SMITH, Solomon Franklin, actor, born in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, 20 April, 1801; died in St. Louis, Missouri, 20 April, 1869. After spending three years as a clerk in Albany, New York, he was apprenticed to a printing establishment in Louisville, Kentucky He joined Alexander Drake's dramatic company in 1820, withdrew at the end of the season, studied law in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in 1822 became the editor of the "Independent Press," a Jacksonian Democratic organ, and at the same time a manager of the Globe theatre. The latter enterprise proved unsuccessful; but he travelled with his company the next year and gained wide reputation as a low comedian, his principal roles being Mawworm in "The Hypocrite," Sheepface in "The Village Lawyer," and Billy Lackaday in " Sweethearts and Wives." He abandoned theatrical management and the stage in 1853, settled as a lawyer in St. Louis, and was a member of the Missouri state convention in 1861. He was an unconditional Union man, and bore an active part in forming a provisional government for the state. He published " Theatrical Apprenticeship " (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1845) ; "Theatrical Journey Work " (1854); and an "Autobiography" (New York, 1868).--His son, Marcus, actor, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, 7 January, 1829; died in Paris, France, 11 August, 1874, made his debut in New Orleans in 1849 as Dig-gory in " Family Jars." He then connected himself with Wallack's theatre, New York city, where he became widely popular, subsequently playing successful star engagements in the principal cities in this country. He visited England in 1869, where he was favorably received. When Edwin Booth opened his theatre in New York city in February, 1869, Smith became his manager and was a member of his company for several years. His last public appearance was in London, where he was connected with St. James's theatre.