text: m ♦ WMT **.-♦.«* «RM « (Qpp^. • ' "RNBWmmrm« •aC» r |1i VJI f.! (2 ( Jt w k *lk j Â «'• H F O T (13 M*n *t O 'Il I -i kt Vi li M 'ft fl • i - i .1 Ukl «• \ n i'. ,.t} ■ < ki* ri£ |t 1; ■j llfc # 4 J Jamilg IPaptr, §fWà to Cemperanct, ||Ioralitg, tëkta&ra, literature, Agriculture, snb General Intelligence. SMYRNA, DEL., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1854. WHOLE NO., 189. NEW SERIES-VOLUME I.—NO. 18. Choice octni. Prom the N. Y. Evening Mirror. With the Stars and Stripes Around Him. " We found him as he had fallen from his liorae, his sword still firmly grasped in his hand, And the dag he had died defending drawn across }iis breast. He looked as though he had gone to sleep, expecting every moment to be roused by a call to arms. There was not a clear eye among us, when one of his friends severed two ringlets from the many that clustered on bis forehead to "tend home" to his mother and betrothed. He was buried as he was found— the flag, the sword, the soldier in one grave !— Letters from the Rio Grande. Let bna lie in the dark, narrow grave you have made. Let him lie a*, dying, you found him. Let him deep wich nia hand on the dinted blade. And the «tara and alripea around him! Hut fini cut a Ux-k from In« long chesnut hair. Fur one that the hero left weeping ; Aud another *'iend home,''and with them tell where The eon and the lover are deeping. When long winter nights, at the home of his birth. Are shortened ailh legend and story, >Htmo voice in the household will tell of his worth. And speak of hia death and his glory ; And laaey will picture the place where he deeps. Beside him the blue winding river. The long, sloping flats where the chapparel sweep«. And summer breathes softly forever. Tit« mother will weep, - as she thinks of her boy," The lies that »0 tenderly hound him ; But the lad at her aide will think 'twere a joy Toaleep with a banner around him! As she the dark-eyed and the beautiful one, Who wailed so lung fur her lover. Wilt fall asleep, tearful and dream until morn Of joya and the love meeting over. . ,. Mm'iI wll In« her heart, a« he pipudiii» kuoel« there When anellier »hall kneel at the feel of tho fair I« tombed ivlio.o a rtvarii flowing, The ringlet« you eut from the pa'e muhlo brow Of our coiurafla. warrior hearted, She'll pre« to her lip«, and remember her vow Ul iiiith in the dear une departed. May the iiingnolia leaf «weepover lhal mound. The fir«l orange bUw-om« bexlrrw il ; May moonbeam« like bird«, on the branche« «il round, Amt .lie tear* of «wr eye« bc-cew it ! For never, oh Sever, the eyesot a friend, Shall over lhal lone uravu be weeping. But »• r.«M it dark eitieU ihuir war-path will wend \or know ul Uiu b.-uve 'neatb them sleeping. Lead the war horse back to the cool hazel hurst. Where the wild Merrimack is roving ; When bu eye grows dim he'll be tenderly aunt By lliue that will never cease loving. Laad UM war-horse hock! There's a horrible slain Our sad tie seal! Oh! and gory! Tis the heart's blood of one for his country slain— Death, death is the price of all glory! Let him sleep by the wave of the Rio Grande, With no proud sculptured um above him, There are tablets enough in his own dear land— Let him lie in the flurk, burning grave you have made Let him lie, dying, you four him, Let him sleep with his hand on the bedside, And the stars and stripes around him. The mourning, sad hearts that love him. T. O. A. CS. Written for the Smyrna Times. Temperance—Its Position and Conflicts (Continued.) BY BITTER US. More than speaking, there is an essential difference between an excitant or stimulant and touic—the former occasioning an excitation the functions of the body, augmenting its tone and strength for the time being, giving as were, a new force and life to the system—but so soon as they are withdrawn, the excitant stimulant effects disappear and leave a corresponding state of depression behind. To continue the stimulation the excitant must be continued; the effects are but short-lived; where, as the character of a tonic is to augment gradually, but permanently, the force and strength of the system—its effects are enduring —no depression ensues when it It is discontinued, the strength and vigor of the body, when it relaxed, are restored by these agents; sound and healthy elasticity follows. The same is applicable to the invigoration of the temperance cause. The various means they provided for the augmentation of its force, strength, such as lectures, temperance associations, and seemties, acted as stimulants or stimulants; they continued to impart stimulus to cause until, with the aid of public sentiment, it was favored to it. Popular feeling was the tonic which invigorated the cause, occasioned its permanent strength, fortified against external circumstances, depression ensued after these means were drawn—it acted silently, slowly, but perfunctory. In the midst of the tumult, and eventually established the cause, fortifying it—supplying the necessary amount of energy to every part and portion where interwovenity was intense. These excitants infused life into the cause preserved it from sinking, until popular luster, which occasioned, as we before remarked, its establishment. It is a physiological law, well established, and undue excitements, either of body followed by a corresponding state of depression; if the excitement has been but slight, the depression will be proportionately increased. The excitation has been but slight, the depression will be but slight. Soilscristi the case as to all excitements gotten up by societies and corporate bodies. The commotion occasioned by the various temperance societies was great—the subject was daily canvassed—to say that there was great interest manifested, would be but conveying an inadequate idea; fanaticism followed, and it was then thought that the great panacea for the cure of intemperance—the infallible specific was discovered. The excitement was at its acme—the co-laborers in the moral vineyard thought that they soon could class all in the same category of temperance men, and that an universal sobriety should prevail throughout the land. A depression ensued commensurate with the excitement which had preceded it.—From a continuation of circumstances, the associations the most binding in their nature began to dissolve—men thinking that they had been fanatics relapsed in their former condition—and possibly there was an apathy greater than there was prior to the first impetus which was given to the First impetus which was given to the cause. Witness the amount of intelligence respecting the subject; the continuous agitation of it which is a good evidence that it is progressive in its movements, and not apt to retrogade, as it only requires canvassing for its merits to be developed properly. Temperance literature is more generally disseminated: temperance newspapers and periodicals are the eminations from many presses: many pens are devoted to the composition of temperance tracts and tales: the press—that mighty engine which has exerted a great influence in behalf of the cause, is industriously engaged in imparting a correct knowledge upon the subject, the labors of the philanthropist whose pen is employed for the interests of the cause, are appreciated; they are laboring for the good of humanity; temperance papers are better sustained now than formerly, although the number is greater. Medical investigations upon the subject now are more numerous and withal more perfect— they have tended somewhat to the interests of the cause. It has been demonstrated conclusively that there are certain serious pathological conditions which arise from the employment of ardent spirits; that there are a host of evils which manifest themselves upon an indulgence in these drinks. The researches of the medical faculty have demonstrated the lesions which are apt to ensue to the body from alcoholic drinks, and have thereby thrown some weight to the subject. Physicians, as a professional body, exert their influence now in favor of the cause—generally speaking, they are temperate men; the evils resulting from alcohol are daily before their eyes—they see them in all their phases—none are better able to see them than the physician, and is it to be wondered at that he should feel loathsome dread of that which occasions the ills of the body and mind which he is called upon so often to witness? Dr. Chapman said that it was "the sacred duty of everyone exercising the profession of medicine, to unite with the moralist and divine, in discouraging the first step in the scheme of reformation, discountenance the popular nation of their remedial efficacy." Dr. Carpenter, a recent writer and standard author, wrote a masterly prize essay very lately upon "the use of the abuse of alcohol in health and disease," in which he has incontestably proven that there are but few if any occasions in which alcoholic drinks are imperatively required; this is, in fact, the general sentiment of the profession at the present day. Even the medical journals often reiterate these sentiments. As the medical fraternity has abundant opportunities to decide by upon the subject, their opinions are regarded, and they themselves take as good authority, for and as they have combined almost in a mass, vary the opinion of the deleteriousness of alcoholic and potations, it is a good indication of the elevated position which the cause is assuming, especially have with them as a profession; these persons, instead of, as formerly, partaking of alcoholic potations with the families of their patients, or called upon in the exercise. The duties of the service, as comptroller of health, and the management of the practice as pernicious, greatly simplify and menially, regarded these consumption of these baneful articles, and the ages as truly a "Tincture of Destruction." And again, in what light, in the present day, would an inebriated physician be viewed or would one who is occasionally addicted to the cup have much deference shown him, or much confidence reposed in him! No, for the voice of the sick is raised against an intemperate physician. The force of example is now better understood and appreciated—this, when properly viewed, has its weight, for it deters many from an indulgence in things which, though not directly injurious to themselves, might be indirectly to others. Fathers now are disposed to withdraw from the presence of their offspring, when they wish to imbibe, and friends from the presence of friends, where they know its influence might be felt. But let us look to the clerical profession. A minister who would, in the face of light and truth, indulge in his social glass would be frowned upon—his desk would, in the opinion of his parishioners, be desecrated—he would not be viewed as one deputed to preach the words of truth and soberness, but would be viewed as one unworthy to wear the white neckerchief. The business of the rumseller now, is not regarded as genteel, neither is he looked upon as entitled to much attention or respect; the avocation, at the present day, is materially below par. Even the conscience of the rumseller now deals with him, and permits him to vend with many compunctions, and with a great deal of difficulty, because of them. The time has been when a deacon could engage in the traffic and still retain his church membership, but not so now—the voice of the church is strongly opposed to it, and would cause the offending brother to be dealt with according to his deserts. Again, a family can now possess some claims to sociability without providing their closets and cupboards with decanters of spirituous liquors and displaying them before their guests with an invitation to partake. The practice has justly become unfashionable, and will not be likely to revive soon,—this may be construed into a good token of the advance of the cause. Georgetown, Del., Oct 26, 1854. [10 be continued.] Written for the Smyrna Times. Bible Temperance. BY JOHANAN. THIRD PROOF.—BIBLE EXAMPLE. (sONTINUED.) Noah drank wine and became intoxicated ; but what were the consequences} Do you find Jehovah sealing it with his approbation } Does it accord with the precepts of the Bible} No; the Bible declares it to be a "mocker," and Noah found it so to his cost The very mention of it is to his dishonor. Noah was a preacher of righteousness; and how could he preach, when every one would be casting in his teeth, Physician heal thyself, consequences ! when his shame was exposed to the ridicule of his children. What was the result} He awoke from his wine and cursed his son. And now, thousands under the false plea of that curse are grinding that degraded race under the galling chains of slavery. But there is a God to whom vengeance belongs, and be will vindicate their cause. Who can tell the evils that have flowed—are still flowing from that sad misstep of Noah I Ah ! wine drinker, you will find the example of Noah a flimsy covering in the day of judgment. The bod will be too short and the covering too nar row to screen you when the storms of divine wrath shall beat about your frail tabernacle. Isa. 28, 20. Another example instanced by the advocates of wine drinking, is the case of Lot. But can any man of common sense, and especially one professing to be a Christian minister, say that Jehovah sanctioned the conduct of Lot in this case? And this is the only instance we have on record that he ever used it. We have no evidence that Lot or Noah either over drank intoxicating liquors but this once. The daughters of Lot caused him to drink wine, and while under its influence, commits incest with his own daughters. Ah! how fatal its effects! Here is a man who could stem the torrent of intemperance and corruption even in the town Sodom, but who in an evil hour was seduced his own daughters. Let him that thinketh stand to look heed lest he fall. Lot and Noah were both righteous men, yet they were poor, frail flesh and blood, subject to temptation, like all other men. And those who make the errors and missteps of the Christian a plea for their own indulgence, in the day of judgment will speechless, like the man without a wedding garment—their own consciences condemning them. If Noah and Lot had not looked upon the wine, they would not have been stung the serpent. If they had totally abstained from the wine, it would not have taken away the heart, and they would have escaped said consequences. Common sense, as well Bible, teaches that Daniel, Timothy, and brethren, took the only safe course, and carried out the precepts of the Bible. Again, Naboth used intoxicating liquors. How sad were its consequences to the people in the days of Joseph, who was slain by the judgment of God. But we see in this case, and every other where intoxicating liquors were used, how fatal the consequences! In every case, we see the indelible stamp of Jehovah's disapproval. In the days of Joseph in Egypt, wine appears to have been used, but it was the simple, unfermented juice of the grape, pressed from the cluster into the cup of Pharaoh. Solomon, in his search after wisdom, while testing worldly pleasures, among the rest, appears to have tested the pleasures of wine, and pronounced them "vanity and vexation of spirit, and evil under the sun."—Eccl. chap. 2. If it is an evil, it cannot have the sanction of Jehovah. On the day of Penticost, the Apostles were charged with being filled with new wine; but that did not make it so. The testimony of Peter, and the facts of the case fully prove the charge to be false. Neither does it prove they were in the habit of using intoxicating liquor. Christ was called a glutton and a wine bibber; but that did not make him so. Paul was said to be made mud; but that did not make him so. Paul was said to be made mud; but that did not make him so. The question is whether intoxicating liquors were used among the Jews, or in the days of the New Testament; but whether the Bible sanctions their use, or whether the beverage is a beverage. This is the particular case. There are any cases which prove that God sanctions its use, or if I have not dealt justly with these facts and cases, let the fallacies be pointed out. It is the truth we want, let that be what it may. The example of our Lord Jesus Christ I shall take up in the form of an objection. So with some other places made by my opponents. But at the present shall pursue a train of direct and so. There is no doubt that in those days many used intoxicating liquors a beverage; but we have no evidence that the Bible sanctions their wicked conduct. But from what has been said, and from what we have yet to say, we have very strong evidence to the contrary. No doubt there is no answer to those objections which necessarily come in my way. And now let the reader review these solemn truths; let him reflect upon the holiness and purity of Jehovah. Let him consider the infinite consequences which must follow. Ily flow from Jehovah's sanctioning alcohol in any of its forms as a beverage, and then say that divine inspiration inculcates the use of alcoholic liquors as a beverage. Impostor, the Jehovah is of one mind, and who can turn him. "With him is no variableness, nor the least shadow of turning." "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever." Who is blind but those that will not see? Can the blind lead the blind. Will they not both fall into the ditch? So will it be with the wine drinkers and their advocates—therefore "touch not, taste not, handle not," for all must perish with the use. Dover, Sept. 28, 1854. By the news reached here today of the Committant. Correspondence of the Smyrna Times. Letter from Lewes. Lewes, Del., Oct. 25, 1854. Bin. Editor: —We are now drawing near the fourteenth day of November—a day which is of great interest to every freeman of the State of Delaware. The question of temperance is to be decided—whether we shall still continue under the despotic rule of King Alcohol, or whether we shall throw off the fetters that have bound us heretofore, and arrest the progress the destroyer has made over our beloved State; and it becomes the duty of every citizen to deckle on this great subject by electing men to our Legislature that have the cause at heart. Well, at last, there is some change for the better in the traffic of intoxicating liquors here. The freemen of the district in which the stores are situated, that wish to vend the poisonous draught, have refused to sign their petitions for licenses, and we are not to have rum sold by the quart for the space of six months hence. Pleased thought! Our merchants are now receiving their fall and winter stock of goods, which seems to be quite large, considering the failure of crops. It appears, however, that all the crops did not prove a failure, as we are blessed with an ample supply of pine wood—the farmers are busily hauling it to market. Business has revived, and the increase of stores is about to keep pace with the increase of business. Messrs. Lem'l W. Waples and John P. Wolfe are to open shortly, under the firm of Wolfe & Waples, at the corner of South and Second streets. They have my best wishes for success, both being sober and worthy young men. A sad accident occurred on board a vessel that came to the Breakwater a few days ago. While coming down to Bay, the mainsbeet the vessel (upon going about) caught stern and the ankle of a passenger, breaking his leg, shattering it so badly that amputation was necessary to save life. Dr. H. F. Hall performed the operation. The ship Hibernia, of Philadelphia, bound to Liverpool with a cargo of flour, wheat, corn, etc. The report is, she sprung a leak and was run ashore to keep her from sinking. She lies about four miles south of Indian river inlet. She was a fine ship of one thousand tons burden. Political news is scarce. Just now; among the latest items is the nomination of Thomas B. Sipple on the Democratic ticket, and the filling of the vacancies on the same by Whigs. It seems obvious that the party is small—not finding enough of their own party that would consent to go on the ticket. Well, these are queer doings! Wonder what the Know Nothings think of it! Respectfully, yours, Brevity. The Overthrow of Rum. THE LEGISLATURE INSTRUCTED. Although the friends of Humanity met the liquor party on their own chosen ground at the late election—working under all the disadvantages of a solemn protest—their triumph has been complete. When the last Whig County Convention passed a resolution instructing the Representatives to carry out the wishes of the people of the State, as expressed through the ballot box, the liquor organ of this city, objected, alleging that each representative should be bound by the wishes and instructions of his immediate constituents; or in other words, the representatives should vote for or against a prohibition. The counties stood on that question. We have no objection to such a view of the matter. We are always willing to give a dying manachance for another gasp—particularly if he makes it necessary. Let us see how the next Legislature stands instructed on the prohibitory question according to Uncle Joe's claim: There are twenty-eight senatorial districts in the State which elects thirty-three Senators, and the ten districts the voters have instructed their Senators for a prohibitory law, by giving majorities in favor of that measure; these fifteen districts elected nineteen Senators, thirteen districts (including the 18th and 20th which are divided on the question of counties) have instructed against the law; these districts elect fourteen Senators—leaving us a clear majority of five. There are sixty-four counties, divided into forty-six representative districts, electing one hundred members to the House. Of this number, twenty-four districts, including forty-five counties have instructed for Prohibition, these districts elect sixty members. Seventeen districts, including twenty-four counties, have given majorities against the Law; these districts elect one hundred members, and the number of the thirty-six districts, which have elected five temperance members. Then we have in the House sixty members instructed in the Law and forty against it—giving us a clear majority of twenty in the House and Senate! In addition to this, a view suggested by the Republican of this City, quite a number of members have been elected for the express purpose of passing a prohibitory liquor law, as in the city of Philadelphia. The reasons for this may seem in the resolutions of the State convention, which, in many districts, may account for the smallness of the liquor vote. The liquor party have hitherto ridiculed the petitions, for a prohibitory law sent up to the legislature—declaring a large majority of them were women and children. They now have a petition from about 150,000 voters praying for such a law. We have no reason to believe that the next Legislature will refuse to enact such a righteous measure, with such a petition before them, and nearly two-thirds of the members instructed in its favor by their local constituents. — Lancaster Express. Influence or Women. —Senator Houston was once asked, at a large party given by Mr. Speaker Winthrop, why he did not attend the usual places of public amusement as he had been accustomed to do. His reply was this—let it be read and remembered by the mothers and daughters of America:— "I made it a point," said the honorable Senator, "never to visit a place where my lady, if she were with me, would be unwilling to go. I know it would give her pain, as a Christian, to attend such places, and I will not go myself where I could not take my wife. A member of Congress present alluded to his own wife, and added that there was mutual understanding between him and her, that they should each follow the bent of their own inclination in such matters. "That may do for you," responded Mr. Houston, "but with me it is different from what it is with many men. My wife has been the making of me. She took me when I was a victim to slavish appetites: she has redeemed and regenerated me, and I will not do that in her absence which I know would give her pain if she were present." Mrs. Houston was a member of a Baptist church, and is a native of Alabama.— Western Journal. How Much they Eat in New York.— During the three months ending the 1st inst, two hundred and nineteen thousand six hundred and thirteen animals were slaughtered for food in New York city. During the nine months of the year, the total number of animals offered up on the altar of appetite in that city reached seven hundred thousand seven hundred and fourteen, or at the rate of seven thousand nine hundred and sixty-six per week, or near one million per year. The population is about five hundred thousand—that an average of two animals per year to each inhabitant. Not much starving in New York that rate. The time will come when reflecting men will no more think of making and vending ardent spirits, or of erecting or renting grog shops, as a means of gain, then they would now think of poisoning a well from which a neighbor obtains water for his family, or of arming a maniac to destroy his own life, or the lives of others. Chancellor Walworth of the October Issue—What will the Legislature Do? In the late campaign, we were told—or rather the people were told—that the temperance men sought the issue as presented, and that they, the liquor party, would meet us on our own ground. Such was not the fact. No temperance convention ever passed such a resolution, nor did any temperance paper ever endorse the submission of the abstract question to the vote of the people at the general election. We asked, first, that the Legislature pass a prohibitory liquor law as they pass all other laws, by assuming the responsibility themselves as the law making power; or, second, if they were still afraid to assume that responsibility, to enact the law and submit it at a special election, that the people might know exactly what kind of law they were voting for, and vote for or against it independent of all party issue. But the Legislature passed the abstraction—in the face of the declaration that the friends of Temperance would not vote upon it—and we agreed to meet them on their ground, with the understanding that our vote thereon should not be considered as a test of our strength. We opposed the proposition until we found we would be compelled to meet it—then we did all. In some of the strongest temperance counties, the full vote was not nearly out as the delegates from those states stated in convention it would not be on the question in that shape. In some of the strongest temperance counties, the full vote was not nearly as the delegates from those states stated in convention it would not be on the question in that shape. Now, one of two things remains for the Legislature to do. The liquor party have not polled half the vote of the State against Prohibition—nor can they do so. The majority of the two. The voters are not opposed to Prohibition. About 150,000 have voted in favor of it. Have they no right to be heard? Five times as many women and children who embrace those who suffer must from the course of the liquor traffic, and yet have no means of redress—are not only in favor of it but demand protection for themselves, their fathers, husbands, and children. Have they no right to be heard in this great issue? Yes—the legislator who forgets the interests of the women and children in the act of laws is unworthy of the suffrages of those upon whom they depend for protection. Is the Legislature, then, not bound, by every consideration of honor and duty, to pass the Law? Still, under the circumstances, the Legislature should not be satisfied with this expression of let them have the matter fairly tested. Pass such a law as the friends of Temperance ask for, and the interests of Pennsylvania demand, and submit its repeal to the vote of the people at a special election. On that issue we will meet opponents pledging ourselves to stand or fall by the result. Then the abstract question of Prohibition could not be misrepresented; then prohibitory voters could not be bartered for this or that candidate; then the Law would be before the people, and they could judge for themselves what they were voting for. Such is our ground—such it ever has been—are the liquor party willing to meet us on it? Much remains to be said on this question yet, we apprehend little necessity for it. The indications now are that a majority of the next Legislature will be in favor of passing a prohibitory law as they pass all other laws, and as all laws should be passed. It must come sooner or later, and the longer the people are oppressed with the liquor traffic the more popular will Prohibition become.— Express. The Ladies. —The man who does the Foreign Literary articles for the New York Tribune, in his last letter says: "Some two dozen 'new Poets' have made their debut since last wrote. Here is one. Silence, ladies and gentlemen, for Mr. Longland, song. What a large ear that bird has for music, as Pat said of the donkey." "Let God be praised for all his ways. But more for having made the ladies He serves us all both great and small. But most in having sent us ladies There's nothing in the world so sweet. There's nothing such a treat as ladies; The joys of heaven cannot compete With those we find in tender ladies. Whatever pain out fate may bring, While separated from the ladies, We'll fancy every pang and wing, That helps us on towards the ladies. "The heaven's rich to where we fly, Brimful of love and living ladies; In spite of every stormy sky, We'll strive to die among the ladies. "A little boy, after listening some time to his mother's efforts to get a pedlar to throw in something with everything she purchased, cart his longing eyes on some printers in the trunks. The pedlar reading his wishes, offered to give him one. The little fellow hesitated, and when urged, said: "I don't know as I will take it, unless you throw in something." A Hint to the Marrteo. I have heard, says Mr. Henry, "of a married couple, Whose, though they were both of a hasty temper; yet lived comfortably together by simply observing a rule on which they had mutually agreed. Never be both angry together." "What is the chief use of bread?" asked an examiner of a recent school exhibition. "The chief use of bread," answered the urchin, apparently astonished at the simplicity of the inquiry, the chief use of bread is to spread butter and molasses on it!" "Oh!" exclaimed a poor sufferer to a dentist, "that is the second wrong tooth you have pulled out!" "Very sorry, sir," said the blundering operator, "but as there were only three who began, I'm sure to be right the next time." The following is a true copy of a sign upon an academy for teaching, in one of the Western States: "Freeman Sl Huggs, School Teacher—Freeman teaches the boys, and Huggs ton facetious boy asked one of his playmates— "Why a hardware dealer was like a boot maker?" The latter, somewhat puzzled, gave it up. "Why," said the other, "because the one sold the nails and the other nailed the sole," I. 