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Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
POetrV.
FORTY YEARS AGO.

I've wandered to the village, Tom,
I've set beneath the tree.
Upon the school-house play ground,
That sheltered you and me;
But none were left TO greet me, Tom,
And few were left to know,
Who played with US upon the green,
Just forty years ago.
The grass was just green, Tom,
Barefooted boys at play
Were sporting, just as we did then,
With spirits just as gay.
But the master sleeps upon the hill,
Which, coated DER with snow,
Afforded us a sliding. place,
Some forty years ago.
The old schooI-house is altered some,
The benches are replaced
By new ones. very like the same
Our jack-knives had defaced.
But the same old bricks are in the wall,
And the bell swings to and fro,
Its music Just the anne, dear Tom,
Twas forty years ago.
The spring that bubbled meath the hill,
Close by the spreading beech,
Is very low twas once so high
That we could scarcely reach;
Anu kHeelIng uoWn 10 take uTInkp
Dear Tom, | started SO,
To think how very much I've changed
Since forty years ago.
Near by that spring. upon an elm,
You know | cut your name,
Your sweetheart's just beneath it, Tom,
And you did mine the same.
Some heartess wretch has peeled the bark !;
Twas dying, sure but slow,
Just as she died whose name you cut
There forty years ago.
My lids have long been dry, Tom,
But tears came in my eyes;
thought Of her loved so well,
Those early, broken ties.
visited the old church.yard,
And took some flowers to strow
Upon the graves of those we loved,
Just forty years ago.
Some are in the church.yard laid.
Some sleep beneath the sea;
But none are left of our old class,
Excepting you and me.
And when our time shall come, Tom,
And we are called to go.
hone we'll meet with those we loved
Some forty year ago.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

THE REASON WHY.--We overheard aqueer
thing from little fellow, about six years of
are, short time ago. The subject of wedding
cake had been introduced in the course of con-
versation, in which the father was taking q
part.
ing apparently reflected intently on something,
Il shant send you any of my wedding cake
when | get married.
why not?" was the inquiry.
because" answered the young hopeful,
"You didn't send me any of yours!'
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
IPUBLIc-NO. 5Il
ACT relating to CAPTURES made BY Admiral Farraguts fee

AN ACT relating captures made by Admiral Farragut feet
in the ssisspp! river in May sG eighteen hundred and
sixty two. . =. ..,. -,
r. the Senate and House of Representatives OF
the limited OF America Ia Congress assembled That the
vessels attached connected with Admiral FaraEuts
feet in Mississippi WHICH participated in the opening Of
that river which resulted in the Of New Orleans
the month May eighteen hundred and sxtwo and which
would have been entitled to prize money IN the captures
shall be entitled to the benefits OF
the nriz laws the they would have been had
the district Of Louisiana been
then open made by said vessels had been
he and court of the United states having ad
mray Jurisdiction take and have cOgnance OF all cases
arising said and the proceedings shall be
had therein a in other cases of prize.
SEc And he 1t further enacted That the shares in such
awarded to the officers and men entitled to prize shall
| he paid out o the treasury of the United States
| ADprOyed March 3, 1863.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
IPCBLIC-N0. AL
Relief Associa-


AN ACT to incorporate The Masonic Mutual Relief Assoca
zion Of the District Of Of Columbia bbau...,no.o .,
The United St's 4 Am a r G@nsresi a5smbtsd sn'bb That
Adamson, J%hn j. callahan; 7 Dau John MGG lSllan E
6 n;r1 f. Coe. .sr' T. it, % Donahne Th"ns H. Graham
NJ. A. Watson " D. C,ISe Thomas D9"I g. <. b. TImpkins
cesrs b elected in the manner hrre aft declared be-
and they are hfrC % Nnd ma G e y P9s and
Of the District Of Columbia aud by ha name may su.
equity Of 'mpstent jurisdiction and may ha and use com
mon seal ana 9G rn' % use u.s. c a ncno,op AZ 9e
SEC 3 And be further enact d. That the particular bust
maintain fund for the benefit OF the widow orphans
heir assignee legatre OF deceased member Immediately
And be- further enacted That the number OF dree-
shall by the members OF said society corporation
In each year from themselves who shall hold their
office for and until others are duly elected ana aGai.
their number to be president Of the board
hall also be president OF the corporation or society and
elect their number president and one Of
and one Of their humber as treasurer who sha
bonds with surety to said IN such sums as h
mr trust majority of the directors shall form quorum fo
s 9srd Of Directors by death resignation or oheTwse
director the vacancy occaSoned thereby shall be hed o
remaining directors the members of said society
who shall serve until the next annual election :, :,
SEC And be IT further enacted Ihst tne dIecGLs SnH M
as tbpv shall deem needul and proper or the dis
az @ noanf % 9 The nns nroperty and effects
the socey corporations not contrary to this charter or
the Of the United States and they shall have power
amend the as the interests oil the corporation
SEC And be it further enacted That the said board of
shall be capable Of taking and holding the funds pr,
pprty said corporation which funds property
effects shall be divided among the members Of tns sa
elected in the heretofore specified for the prone
the principles OF the said and the 6eH+ %
provision shall the said board Of directors ro
the payment the widow Orphans heir assigne
members in good standing q the corporation
SEC g. And be it further enacted That thls act m may
OF the United states OF america
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

THURRER- BRED GENTLEMEN-A bob tail
cote, cent paper kellor, white kotten wes-
kit, yaller trowsers without any cloth in the
legs, shiny leather boots, pair of yaler gloves,
and inside of EN- all, thing got up inimitaSh-
un OF a man, but as the cOunterit detectors say
poorly executed and kalkulated to deseve.
Must swar, drink shampain, and tork horse.
Mustash ind's lensibul, brains on necessary.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

SNAKES ANTIPATIIY TO FIRE.-There is in
Brazil very common poisonous snake, the
Surucucu, respecting which the inhabitants re
is the antipathy Of this reptile to fire, that when
fires are being made in the clearing away of
woods, they rush into it, scattering it with
their tails till it is extinguished, even becoming
half roasted in the attempt; and that when an
Individual is passing at night with a torch,
they pass and repass him, Ia<hirg him with
their tails till he drops it, and the snake is i'm
mediately found closely colled round the ex
tinguished torch. The greatest enemy of this
snake is an immense lizard, five and six feet
long. 1t is said that when the snak Ike succeeds
in effecting bite, the lizard, rushing into the
woods, eats sor:e herb, and returns to the con
fict, which almost invariably terminates In 1T
favor
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

The trustees of the Green street Methodist
church Of Philadelphia publish resolutions con-
demning as arbitrary" unwise, and tyranni'
cal the action of the presiding elders for not
regarding their petition in the appointment Of
their pastor, as has been the custom. They
add: ave think the time has come when the
laymen of the NJ. Z. Church should assert that
they have other rights than that of contributing
to the various institutions Of the church; and
among those rights is that of being consulted
as to who shall minister among them.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

OPEN CONFESSION. Two persons recently
visited the Hotel des Invalides The old sol
dier guiding them was visibly shaky, rolled
about upon his legs, his voice was somewhat
thick, and his gestures vague. The visitor
could not but remark this.
"Beg pardon, gentlemen, if | am little
wrong" said the pensioner, good naturedly ;
"but this is how it is. | took breakfast this
morning at the Two Miles Gate with two COM
rades who were blind-and poured out the
utner'
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

"TYP me ballad, lady fayre, my ladye, a
mustache that covered his upper lip. She lay
aside her 'broidere-for his love she stryves to
win-and to a wired like ayr the ladye fayre
attunes her mandolin. q" | do not care for
wild romance of ye days of old, says he, but
rather Id hear, if my ladye please, some
touching melodic" And over the ladye' mu-
syc book ye gallent soldier leans, while she
sings, with sweet and angel voice, Captain
Jinks, Of ye Horse Marynes !"
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
IPUBLIC-NO. 49.l

An in reference to certifying checks by national banks
enacted by the senate and House OF Represenayes W
United States of America Congress assembled Iat
unlawful for officer clerk agent of any national
certify check said bank unless the
drawing said check shall have on deposit IN
the time such check certified amount OF mo-
ney specified in such check and any che
50 duly authorized officers shall be good and va
such bank and officers, clerk or agen
of any hank violating the provisions Of this act shall
such bank the liabilities and proceedings on the part
Of comptroller provided Tor in section fifty Of the nation
banking law approved June third eighteen hundred anO
siXty-fOur.
Approved, March ,, 1869.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
Approved, March 3, 1869.
IPrBIIC-No 46l

authorize the Secretary of War place at the dis
pOsa of the National Lincoln Monument Association at
Springfield, Illinois, damaged and captured ordnance
Be by the Senate and House Representatives Of
the United America in Congress assembled That
the Secretary OF War be- and he hereby authorized and d
disposal of the National Lincoln MOnu
Association Springfield Illinois, such damaged and
captured bronze and brass and ordnance be requ
which the PRINCIPAL figures be inc rpOrated
into material delivered said
citation a Springfield, Illinois.
Approved, March 3, 1869.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

The population of the United Statesin 1868,
it is calculated from a census roughly taken,
amounted to SO, 423, ,995 persons, according to
estimates made from the census Of 1860, when
the population was ascertained to be 81 343,-
432 This estimate did not tak ke into account
the loss of life suffered during the four years Of
the rebellion, but it is believed that the great
impulse given since 1865 to emigration from
abroad will more than make up for the unusu,
al decrease from the casualties Of war, and
hence that the population in 1870 will exceed
forty-two millions.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
IPUBLIc-No. 53.I

An Act establish bridge across the East river between the
cities Brooklyn ana New York. IN te Sute OF Ne" 1Ork
y pOst road. -, IL r =, =
& nit~d states America in Congress assembled the
across the river hetween the cities Of New York
and Bookyn the state Of New York to be constructed
W. Work entitled act Ia incorporate the New York
Company the Of constructing and maintain
hI"s0 NF lCOntinued on fourth pase.i
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
PUBLIC No. AL
IN aIIittNnal honnfias

Public No. AL
Act in relation to additional bounes and for other
by the Senate and House of Representatives
the United States of America in Congress assembled That
soldiers discharge that he discharged by
expiration Of he shall be held tn have
completed the full term of his enlistment and entitled to bOun
accordingly.
SIC 2 And be further enacted That the widow minor
children parents. the order named Of soldier no
shall have died after being honorab discharged from the
military of the United States, shall be entitled to
the additional bounty which such soldier would be
titled if living under the provisions Of the twelfth and thr
renth entitled An making apprOpa-
Ons sundrv expenses of the for the
Il eighteen hundred and and for
approved July twenty eighteen hun
and the said provisions of said act shall be
: cOuStIud d.
Aud be further enacted That all claims for the ad
granted twelve and thirteen of
the July eight eighteen hundred and sytvsx
shall May be adjusted and settled by the
Of the under the provisions Of said
all such claims the said first Of May be
manning office of the Paymaster General unsettled shall
be transferred to the Second Auditor OF the Treasury for set
tlempnt
SgC l. And enacted That all claims for bounty
under of the cited in the foregoing section
shall h vod unless presented in due form prior to the first
| day December, elk htten hundred aud sixty nine.
| Approx ed, March ,, 1869.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
HoOGamd's German Bitters,

HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
tpsred by llR. c. NJ. JACKSON,
PHILADELPHIA PA
Thhy.fve years since they were first introduced
this country IRON Germany, during which lime
l,y have undoubtedly performed more cures and
Neiued spfsnng humanity ia greater extent than
" other remedies known to tie PublIc.
THESE remedies will effeclualy cure Liver
aplalnt, Jaundi e, 81 HDyspepsia. Chronic or
k,you, DebIilv. Chr ~ one DIarrhea, Disease
Fhs Kidneys. and all Diseases arising from a
ordered Liver Stomach or unIeslInes.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
pUBIIC-NO. SOL

An Act amend entitled IAN act to exempt certain
manufactures Tor internal and for other purposes ap
thyrst, eighteen hundred and sixty
BE by the Senate and House OF OF
Of America in Congress assembled That the
internal
other approved March eighteen hundred
and and hereby amended in the second
tion thereof remit all taxes naval machinery
which accrued the first day OF April eighteen
hund dred and sixty-eight.
| Approved, March 2, 1869.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

The Detroit Post contains an account of
woman who, to give the world assurance OF a
man" went out West, bought forty acres OF
land, grubbed out fourteen acres of heavy oak,
chopped and split rails, built house, sOwed
eight acres of wheat, dug bitches, supplied
her neighbors with ak. helves and splint baskets,
besides attending to her domestic chores;
all with her own hands, in year and half;
She lives alone, "keeps her own secrets, and
is regarded as the coming woman" Let hel
| vote.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

TRUTH.- In order that all men may be taught
to sneak the truth, it is necessary that all like
wise should learn to hear it; for no species OF
falsehood is moIe frequent than fattery, to which
the coward is betrayed by fear, and the depen-
dent by interest. Those who are neither ser
vile nor timorous are yet desirous to bestow
pleasure and while yet unjust demands con-
tinue to be made, there will always be some
whom hope, fear, or kindness will dispose to
pay for them.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

Josh Billings says he will never patronize a
lottery so long as he can hire anybody to rob
him at reasonable wages.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

A great many persons wish to live their
lives over again because they see where they
might have sinned, and didn't.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

That was smart girl who consoled herself
with the thought that the same wind which
disturbed crinoline blew dust into the eyes OF
wicked young men who were standing on the
corner to observe the effect.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

The N. Y. Express suggests now that the
Odd Fellows Jubilee is over, that the odd
girls " get up celebration, and get even with
the men by marrying.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
IPUBLIC-No. 52.1
M ex,anatorv Of tbs act entitled IAN act declaring the

Act explanatory the act entitled AN act declaring the
title to land warrants in certain cases.
H. enact by aud House Of OF
Congress assembled That the
net sned An declaring the title to land warrants in
n cses approved third, eighteen hundred and hfty
| he 80 and applied to authorize the legal
of deceased claimants whose claims filed
or 10 their file the proof to perfect the
game.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

A Paris journal says it has been discovered
that if the blades of cutting tools are STEPPED
in an acid solution composed Of sulphurc acid
and water, in the proportion OF one OF the for
mer to twenty Of the latter, they Will become as
flushed on the hone the length of immersion
must be augmented, we are told, according. to
the fnene, of the edge required, but nothing
is said about the length of time required. AT
any rate, tits an experiment any one can try.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
TeSfinnOnialS.

Hon. GEO. ". WOODWARD,
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court OF Pa writes .s
Philalel phla, March To- lobo' /
I find HooAand's Ger man ButeTs IS a good
te, useful III diseases A OF the digestive organs
of great benefit IN - cases OF debility and
Gt Of nervous action IN the system,
Hon. JAMES THOMPSON,
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania 40 ,oes
consider HOohaad's German Buffers VALUABLE
S'elSE 10 case OF attacks Of Indigestion or DySPeP
\. l. can certify this IRON my experience Ol ".
Yours, with respect JAMES THOMPSON.
Hon GEORGE SHARSWOOD,
'SAtce Of the Supreme Court Of Penn. writes; o
49, dephia, June lst iSoo.
nave found bv exp ~ erience that lioohands
trpsprs SYM SYMPTOMS oI - r"IAV most std directly.
GEORGE SHARSWooD.
From REV. +. D. FENDALL.
assistant ElitOr Christian Chronicle, Philaia =
ave derived decided benefit from the use OF
snds German Bilers and feel 1t my privilege
''Ommend them as a most valuable Ionic, 10 all
are suffering from general debility. or from
\ arising from arrangement Oi The liver.
Yours Truly. Z D. FENDhLL.
"aecker. the Druggist sqys tina, ne has sold large
3 Ies OF the Bnters, AMI has never sold medl'
\ .,." gave more universal satisfaction. lie takes
sure IN recommending il to his customers.
pU, Fl0N .-tIooAand's Germ an Remedies are
%veSSieled. See that = the signature OF G.. M
IasON is on the VT Aapper of each bottle
Ip,,ussssI.., SISsI. are counter ls9
ac'pal office, and Mandatory at tn
InI.n Medicine Store, No 63t ARCH street, Phlla
r"S' ra. CHAS. M. EVANS. Proprietor.
Formerly G. M. JACKSON q Co.
Ema PRICES.
1 "a sherman BiIters. per bottle, 81 0
EbOa,Dp. half dozen. q
A. 81 Gefnan Tonic. put up in quart bottle Ell
per bottle. OF half dozen for 81 So.
% aOi forget 10 exa mine we'll the article yo
~" order to get the genuine.
npuo foR SALE BY ALL
NoGGlSrS AND STOREKEEP ':RS.
fs,n EVERYWHERE.
N't't 5, ls6s-Iy '' -' '
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

General Lee, it is said has been invited by
the President to visit Washington tor consu'ta
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

A man seeing two crows flying side by side
exclaimed, That is democratic. If anything
pains me it is to see ole crow over another" ,
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
DEBILITY.

aling from any cause whatever; Prosiratioh oi
he System. induced by Severe labor, Hard
ships, Exposure, Fevers. &C.
There is 40 medicine eItant equal to these RENE
4 10 surA cases iuhe aud vIgOr IS impaired to
whole system, the appetite Is strengthened, food
iupyed, the stomach dlgests properly, the blood Is
Hnded, the compile xlOn becomes sound and healthy
yellow tnge Is eradIcated from the eyes, bloom
lgIeq to the cheeks, and the weak and nervous IN
hd becomes a strong aud healthy being.
PsfOns Advanced in Lie anc feeling the hand o
hsweighing heavily upon them. with an us a''eiiu
all,. will lind IN Ihe use of tins BITTERS or Ih'
mic, an elixir that will lnsIll new life INTO lhe
tlL restore In a measure the energy and ard"r
reyOOIhlul days, buIld up their shrunken iofins
give health and happiness 10 their remaining
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

NAPOLEON AND THE VETERANs-T The En-
peror Napoleon is about to celebrate the cen
tenary of his unce's birth-the 18th Of August
next-by peculiarly appropriate act of chari-
tv toward the survivors of the wars of the Rev
olution and the First Empire. He has declar-
ed his wish that after the above date every
soldier Of the Empire who served before 1918
shall receive pension of two hundred and fifty
francs year. The sum may seem small
enough, but there is many manned and de-
crepit old man in France to whom the news
will give the assurance that his few remaining
years will be cheercd by certain small creature
comforts little more soup and better bread,
more frequent draughts of riH dU pays, and a
fuller tobacco pouch little matters, which to
the frugal French peasant make all the differ
ence between privation and discomfort, and ease
and harmless enjoyment of life. There is moth
ing appeals so quickly, both to the domestic
traditions of the French, and to the martial
pride which Napoleon knows so well how to
foster, as the picture of a veteran of Austerlit2
or jena, sitting at his cottage door aud telling
to his grandchildren clustered around him
tales of sees grands joms de gloire. " Now
the veterans, with their hearts warmed by al
extra glass of wine, and their feelings sOOthec
byan extra pipe, will become even more loqua
cious and talk yet more stirringy Of the scenes
of their youth.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05
NOTICE.

nawen established fact that fully One-halt OF the
nIe portion Of our population are seldom IN
enOyment of good ~ health, or, to use their
expression, ..nev M Aer feel WE'LL" They are
IgGid, devoid of all energy extremely. nerv-
and have no appetite.
this class o persons The Btters, or the lohlc' Is
keIaly recommended
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
made strong by the Of either OF these RENE
n They will cure every case oil MARAsMOS'
Aout fail
aOuSlnds Of certificates have accumulated IN Inc
'Oi The proprietor but space will allow oil Inc
aleauOn Of but few ThOse. 1t will he observed
men Of note, and OF such standing that they mus
4 Believed
Smyrna times., 1869-05-05

~ Elk = L " n@1O CA - ~ /
VNOELlIDS GERMAN BIITERS
:, -, sod Of The pure juices Tor as they are me
scoa,,1,, Iermed Er tracts Of Roofs, Herbs,
: 4 1arks. mixing a a n preparation highly con
ted, AMI en- I'll iIrely free from all al
saoltc aImirtGre Of any KIND
HOOFLANDS' GERMAN TONIC
combination of all the ingredients of the Btters,
''b The puresl quality SANTA CRUZ RUM, Orange.
1. making one OF the most pleasant and agreeable
snsdles ever offered 10 the public.
I TbOse preIernng Medicine free from Alcoholic
HtmXluIe. Will use
4 Hoohand's German Bitters.
Those who have no objection TO the combination OF
H. BIiers as stated, will use
| HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC.
Thsv are both equally good, and contain the same
l.d,cnaI virtues the choice between the Two being
mare matter of aste The Tome being the most pal
Liable.
E,sslOn Dyspepsia. Nervous Debility, ETC.. is very
nIo have IFS functions deranged. The very
sYae% En9h"i nen Affected sc pTs' the result
o which IS that the pa tIent suffers from several
more of the following diseases:
Constipation, Flatulence Inward Plies,
Fulness of Blood to the Head. Acldity
Of the Stomach, Nausea, Heart
burn, Disgust for Food, Fulness
or weight IN the Stomach,
Sour EructatlOns, Sink
ing or Futtering at the Pit
Of the Stomach, Swimming OF
the Head, Hurried or Difficult
Breathing, Futtering at the Heart,
Choking or Sutfocatng Sensations when
ina lying posture, dImness Division,
Dots or Webs before the sight,
Dull Pain in the Head, Detici-
ency OF Respiration, Yel-
lowness Of the Skin and
Eyes, PAIN IN the SIDE,
Back. Chest Limbs, etc., Sud
den FIushes Of Heat, Burning in
the Flesh Constant Imaginings of
Evil. and Great Depression Of Spirits.
The sufferer from these diseases should exercise
4 greatest caution IN the selection of a remedy to-
A case nurcbaslng on lV that which lie is as
,sesses true merit, is I'D WskIllfuly compounded
free from injurious IN gtedIents, aud mas es
1lhed for itself reputation for the cure Ol thes
leases In this connection We would submit thOs'
HalLkn0Wn remedies