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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

TV1HIs IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Md, letters of administration
on the personal estate of DoRoTHY DYER, late
of Charles county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned
to exhibit the same to the subscriber, properly
thenticated, on or before the lst day of June
next; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said deceased's estate. Given
under my hand, this 18th day OF November, lS45.
GEORGE A. DYER, Admir-
nov 90. OF DOROTHY DYER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
PUBLIC SALE.
nov Cts.

pY virtue of an order of the Orphans
- Court of Charles County, the subscri-
Der will sell at public auction, at the resi-
dence of the late JOHN FL. BRUCE, deceased,
on WEDNESDAY, the 18th DECEMBER
next, (if fair, if not, the next fair day there
after,) variety of
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming
Utensils, stock Of Hogs, Sheep,
Horses, &c.; also q
Valuable NEGRO MAN,
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of six months
will be given for all sums of and above $40,
the purchaser or purchasers giving bond
with approved security, for all sums under
the cash will be required.
JOHN r. FERGUSON, Exe'r
nov 27-3t of John IL. Bruce.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court OF
I'D Charles County, the subscriber will sell at pub
lie auction, at HARD BARGAIN, the late resi-
dence of NATHAN HARRIS, on THURSDAY, the
18th day of DECEMBER next, (if fair, if not, the
next fair day thereafter all of the unsod personal
estate OF said deceased, Excepting Negroes,) con-
sisting Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming
Implements, Horses, Mules Cattle, Sheep,I
about $50 barrels of Corn, about $4,000
lbs. Tobacco Of the crop Of 1916, Oats,
Wheat Straac, ProUender, &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of six months will be
given for all sums above $40, the purchasers giving
bond with approved security, and for sums of $40
and under the cash will be required.
BENZ. G. HARRIS,
II. R. HARRIS,
Adm'rs d. b. n. of Nathan Harris.
At the same time and place, the undersigned, as
Trustees, appointed by Charles County Court, sit
ting as Court of Equity, will offer again to the
public that portion of Nathan Harms
REAL EST.4TE,
called MILL TRACT, being part of Burrough
Hall, containing 300 ACRES, more or less, lying
lin the neighborhood of Hard Bargain. large por-
ton of the land is covered with valuable Timber.
The soil is well adapted to the growth OF Tobacco
and the other staples crops and there IS attached a
MILL SEAT.
They will also offer for sale to the public at the
same time and place, the tract of Land, called the
"BRICK-HOUSE TR.4CT,"
being part of James Purchase and Harris Lot,
containing 200 ACRES, more or less. There is
on the land Large Brick Dwell
n <fTAs ling and other necessary Buildings,
ssSS-aAN1faA and also Store House. The land
ME1 . I. s-M is we'll adapted to the growth of
=====z==== Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, sc.
THE TERMS OF SALE are, that the purchaser or
purchasers shall give bond with security to be ap-
proved by the Trustees, to bear interest from the
first day of January 1885, conditioned to pay to the
heirs of Nathan Harris their respective proportions
of the purchase money they shall severaly arrive
at lawful age, and the payment, annually, to the
Guardian of every such heir, the interest accruing
on their respective portions; and upon the ratica-
ton of such sales and payment of the whole pur
chase money, (and not before the Trustees shall
convey by deed properly executed, to the said pur-
chaser or purchasers the real estate purchased by
him, her or them.
Benz. G; HARRIS r, Trustees.
sIPThe Trustees inform the public that there
are six minors interested in this real estate, the old
est of whom is Is years and the youngest about Is
months old, with about years between the ages OF
each child B. G.. HARRIS,
nov Offs H. r. HARRIS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING.

THE subscribers having recently opened Boot
and Shoe Shop in the house adjoining the store of
Anderson & Hutton, take this method of inform
ing the public that they prepared to have work
executed as neat and substantial can be done
elsewhere, and would solicit share of public pa
tronage. JOHN I. HANSON,
AQUILLA BATEMAN.
mar 27-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
PUBLIC SALE.

T WILL offer at public sale, at Poynton
L Manor, the late residence of Alexander
Matthews, deceased, on THURSDAY, the
18th day of DECEMBER, next, if fair:
if not, the next fair day, variety Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture; a large
collection of Farming Utensils;
auery large and vazuabze
Stock, consisting Of
A Horses, Mules, Ok czm1A
{G41S en-, Cows, Sheep, sAA
Hogs, sc. Also, ezgzSss: s.9= =
Corn, Oats, and large quantity of Proven
der; also crop of unstripped Tobacco.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of six months
will be given on all sums Of and above $40,
with approved security-notes bearing IN
terest from date; and for all sums under,
the cash will be required.
Fl. c.. MATTHEWS.
nov O7-tS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

by virtue of an order of the Orphans
~ Court of Charles County, the subscri-
bers will sell at pnbiic auction, in PORT
TOBACCO, on TUESDAY, the 10Th day Of
DECEMBER next, If fair, if not, on the next
fair day thereafter, between the hours of 10
O'Clock, A. NJ. and P NJ, ItCelUe Likely
Young Negroes of both sexes.
TERMS OF SALE-a credit of six months,
the purchasers giving bond with approved
security bearing interest from day Of sale.
ROBERT DIGGES,
SARAH NJ NEALE,
Executors of Francis Neale.
The Marlboro Gazette please copy the above.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
BALTIMORE PRICES CURRENT,

FOR WEEK ENDING FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 5.
COUPONS.-Sales at rs 79c.
FLOUR.-The -four market is rather inactive,
holders awaiting with anxiety later news from Eu-
rope now due.
Howard Street Flour-We quote at $6.25.
City Mills Flour quote at 1926.
Susquehanna Flour-Nothing doing
Rye Flour is worth S..
GRAIN.-Wheat-We quote white Wheat for
family flour, at 1870 1877 cts; prime reds, 1918 1870;
and inferior to good at 100 l26.
Rye-Saes of Md. at 10 rs cents
Corn.-We quote good to best lots, both white
and yellow at 10 II cents
Oats-Sales of Md at 80 a 40 cents.
PROVISIONS.-We quote Bacon at previous
prices, as foows:-Sides l-2 81 cts. Shout
ders 1-2 6 3-4 cts; Hams l-2 9 l-2, and as
sorted ga s. Baltimore cured hams command 9
10 cts.
TOBACCO.-We continue the following quo
tations
Maryland inferior and common $3.50 $2; mid
to good So IS; good $3.50 a ST; and fine
sl2
tai inspections of the week are s7s hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

NOTICE.
'NHE Partnership heretofore existing be-
= tween BEALL s. HODGES is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
indebted to the firm are respectfully request
ed to call and settle their Indebtedness, on
or before the first January next. All ac-
counts not closed either by cash or note by
that time, will be placed in an officers hands
for collection, without respect to persons.
SAMUEL III. BEALL,
VIM. M. HODGES.
Oct %, lS45.-1eowtjanl
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

The Speaker announced that Richie & Heiss
having received the greatest number of votes were
elected Printers to the House for the twenty-nintl
Congress.
Thursday, 4h.-In Senate, debate ensued on a
proposition to authorize the Vice President, as pre-
siding officer of that body, to appoint the Standing
Committees, which was rejected by ayes 20, nays
II. A resolution was then adopted fixing on Mon
day the sth as the day which the Senate would
proceed to elect, by ballot, the Standing Commit
tees.
The Senate then adjourned over to Monday.
In the House resolution offered by Mr.. Cobb,
to apportion the seats in the hall to the members,
by lot taken up and debated and finally passed.
The balance of the day was occupied in ballottng
and choosing seats.
Ehe House adjourned over to Monday for the
purpose of giving the Speaker time to select the
Standing Committees.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
NEGROES WANTED.

JUST RECEIVED, by schooner
NSh Sarah Rebecca, Capt. Lacy, so sacks
Nm fine SALT, which will be sold at
-L&NiA@A Baltimore prices, for cash; also lot
- of Prime White Pine CULLLNGS.
nov 27. VIM, HERtT+'~>ON q w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

Having placed the business of DR.. F.
Neale's estate in the hands of n. STONE
STREET, Esq, for settlement, persons in
debted to, or having claims against said
estate, are requested to present the same to
him for adjustment.
ROBERT DIGGES,
SARAH NJ. NEALE,
nov l3-ts. Executors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
NEW
CASH STORE.

THHE subscriber having taken the old stand re-
l. Gently occupied by Messrs. BELL s. HoDGEs,
tenders his thanks to his friends and the public gene
rally for their kind and liberal support, extending
through a period of near twelve years. He would
inform them that he has JUST RECEIVED, and
is now opening, his FILL and WINTER assort-
ment Of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &c.
which, he fatters himself, can be sold as cheap
any in the village.
IFTobacco and Corn taken in exchange for
goods.
nov Is. VIM. M. HODGES
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

ThOOI En- HILL,
and the additions, supposed to contain
72s ACRES.
situate, lying and being in Charles Co., Nd.
The terms of sale require the payment Of
three hundred dollars, cash, on the day of
sale or the ratification thereof by the Court,
and that the purchaser or purchasers further
give bonds with such security as the Trus-
tee shall approve, for the paymen: of the
residue of the purchase money in the fol-
lowing instalments-tha is to say, such
portion as the said Court may award 20 the
said John Hamilton, as tenant by the
courtesy, in equal instalments of one, two,
and three years with interest thereon till
paid and such portions as shall be award
ed to the several infant children of the late
Edward |. Hamilton, of the proceeds of said
sale, to be paid to the several infants as they
shall severally arrive at age or on the day
of their several marriages, with interest
thereon to be annually paid to their several
guardians. Possession will be given on the
first of January, 1S47; and, upon the ratii-
cation of the sale by the Court and the pay
ment of the whole of the purchase money,
and not before, the Trustee is authorized to
execute deed to convey to the purchaser
and to his heirs, the property to him sold,
free, clear and discharged of all claim of the
parties to the. cause and Of any person or
persons claiming by, from, or under them.
The said lands cannot be sold under said
decree for less sum than the appraised
value-sirteen dollars per acre.
GEO. w. MATTHEWS, Trustee.
Oct. %, 1S45.-law4m.
The National Intelligencer, and Union, will
insert the above once a week for four months andI
send their accounts to Geo. w. Matthews, Trus-
tee for payment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

STATIONERY received the follow
~ ing supply of Stationery
Blank Books, Letter and Foolscap Paper, School
Books. ANDERSON s. HUTTON.
oct co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
BENZ. G; HARRIS, } Trustees.
I'll. r. HARRIS,

sIPThe Trustees inform the public that there
are six minors interested in this real estate, the old
est of whom is Is years and the youngest about Is
months DID, with about years between the ages OF
each child b. U. HARRlS,
nov 27-ts. I'll. II. hARRlS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

At Milton Hill, in Charles County, on
IN MONDAY, the 18th day of DECEM-
Der, upon credit of six months the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security
bearing interest from the day of sale,
Twezve or Fourteen Likely YOU'VE
NEGROES both sc@es;
Mules, Horses, Oren, plantation Utensils,
&c.
a%Sale to commence at | o'clock, A. III.
E. LLOYD, and
z. LLOYD, Adm'rs
nov 27-3t. OF MInchln Lloyd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
GOODS
FOR HASu

"HE undersigned having dissolved their old
Il firm of William Ferguson & Brother, beg
leave to respectfully inform their custom
ers and the Public generally, that business from
this day forward will be conducted by them under
the firm of WILLIAM PERCUSSION & CO.
They have concluded to sell goods only Cor CASH. or
in exchange for all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE as
long experience has taught them that any other
system would not be compatible with their inte-
rests or enable them to meet their engagements
abroad. They believe that such a course will not
only be beneficial to themselves but to all who NAV
favor them with their custom, as they are deter
mined to dispose of their goods for the smallest
possible advance They have just received and are
now opening
Sup bue-bIack and fancy Broadcloths
do do Cassimeres
do Sattinets of all kinds
do Silk Velvet and marino vestings
Cashmeres, MoussedeIains
Calicoes, great variety
Domestics of all kinds
Negro Blankets, Kerseys and Full
Linseys, &c. &c.
A large stock offur and wool Hats
Cloth, hair and silk Caps
500 pairs (Penitentiary made) Negro Shoes, a
very superior article
Hardware, Crockeryware
A general assortment of Groceries
And many other articles too tedious to name
all of which will be sold cheap.
| UTo those who have heretofore favored them
with their patronage, the undersigned return their
thanks, and hope to receive continuation of the
same. They would beg leave here also to request
all who are indebted to the firm of VIM. Ferguson
& Bro. to come forward and settle their indebted
lness as the Books of that firm will have to be clo-
sed as speedily as possible.
VIM. FERGUSON.
! oct Is JOHN B. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
TWENTY-NTNTH CONGRESS.

TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
The first session of the goth Congress commenced
on Monday the 1st inst. There was an unusually
large attendance of members on that day. Al IL
O'Clock the Senate was called to order by Vice Ere
sident Dallas, when 43 Senators answered 10 tnelr
names.
The credentials of the Senators elect or appoint
ed bv the Governors of the States they represent
since the last session. were then received being tor
Messrs Turney, of Tenn; Chalmers OF MISS
Davis, of Mass; Jenning, of N. H.; and Levy and
Westcott, of Fa.
The House was called to order at IL o'clock, by
B. B. French, the Clerk-2l2 members were pre-
sent and answered to their names-and organized
bv electing John w. Davis, of Indiana, Speaker
The vote stood:
John w. Davis, of Ia, 100; Mr. Vinton, of Ohio,
(Whig canddate) 70; Mr.. Miller, Native Ameri-
CAM 5; MIR. Norris of N. H., IS. c. Delegation s.
Mr. Stewart, of Pa, l. Mr.. Winthrop, of Mass l;
j. H. Cambell, of Pa, l; J. G. Chapman, of Nd, l.
The Clerk announced Mr. Davis election and
requested Messrs. Mckay and Vinton to conduct
him to the chair.
Mr.. Davis addressed the House briefly, acknow-
lodging the honor conferred upon him, promising
impartiality, sc.
The Clerk then requested the venerable John Q.
Adams to administer the oath of office TO the Spea-
ker elect.
The States were then called by their delegations
and the members duly sworn in.
A motion was made that the Standing Rules of
the last House should continue in force several a
mendments were offered to this, having reference to
the "one-hour rule" and the "abolition petition
rule" The result was, that the old rules were
adopted pro ten and the subject referred to select
committee.
Tuesdag, 2d.-The Senate after the disposal of
some preliminary business, -having been waited
upon BY the committee from the House, adopted
the resolution for the appointment of committee
to wait upon the President, sc.
The two Senators from Florida drew ballots for
the longer Senatorial term of six years, and Mr..
levy was the victor.
In the House of Representatives B. B. French
was reelected Clerk
A petition from American citizens in Oregon, ask
ing the protection of this government, present.
ed by G. J. Ingersoll, which received and laid
on the table.
The election of Printer next came before the
House, and while under discussion the Presidents
Message was received and read, and the usual num-
Der of copies ordered.
Wednesday, sd.-In Senate, resolution calling
for information relating to claims arising under
Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty, was adopted.
A motion to print $4,000 copies of the Message
and the accompanying documents relating to Ore
gon, was adopted.
The House of Representatives to-day, was prin-
cipally occupied in political discussion, growing
out ofthe election of Printer. Mr.. Bayly, of Va,
nominated Richie & Heiss; Mr.. Davis, of KY,
Jefferson & Co., practical printers; Mr. Foote, OF
VT, Dow s. Co. The result was as follows:
For Richie & Heiss, l23
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
PUBLIC SALE.

by virtue of a decree of Charles County
- Court, sitting as Court of Equity,
will sell at public auction, in PoRT TOBACCO,
on TUESDAY, 24th FEBRUARY, 1916,
between the hours of and o'clock, P. NJ.
the RE.aL ESTAIE upon which John
Hamilton now resides, commonly called
PROSPECT HILL,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

received lot of Paints, con-
= ssting Of
Chrome Yellow,
C Green,
White and Red Lead,
Prussan Blue,
Litharge; Also Linseed Oil and SIP. Turpentine.
ANDERSON s. HUTTON.
oct 80. :
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

The National Intelligencer, and Union, will
insert the above once week for four months and
send their accounts to Geo. W. Matthews, Trus.
tee, for payment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

ON the land a Large Brick Dwell
ling and other necessary Buildings,
and also a Store House. The land
is we'll adapted to the growth of
Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, sc.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11

Alexandria, Nov. Is, lS45.-4w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-11
PUBLIC SALE,

nov 27--4w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-01
THEY WEI CONF,
New Spring ROnncts, Ribbons md
FLOWERS

LENCHBURG. .lprii 25th, 1916.
NJ M. ). WILLIS Is now receiving and opening
w pr. Packet Boat, an additional supply If Bonp,i,
Ribbons and Florers. which makes his stock in This
branch o his business large and desirable and will be
sold less than similar Goods can be purchased for in this
market; which he cordially invites the Ladies to exam
inc, belue purchasing elsewhere as he will take great
pleasure in exhibiting them Amonss, assortment jus,
received.
Prince Albert, Birds Eye and Plain Braid Bonnets,
some extra fine.
Inserted Pedal aud Rutland do
Wave and Lace DO splendid article
Misses open Straw Wave and Lace Bralds and Plain
Straws
Gimpseys new article for Misses
Real French out and inside Flowers, large assort-
nent
Bonnet and Cap Ribbons. large stock at Bargains
300 Band Boxes all sizes, cheap.
shallopen in a few days pr. Red Bird my 2nd sup.
ply Of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-01
From The " T. Commercial .adrcr,iscr.
THE UNITED STATES AND BRAZIL

The reports from Rio de Janero. Of collision be-
tween the commander of our squadron and the Brazilian
Government, occasloned by the seizure OF slave brig.
having created some interest, II affords US much salts.
faction 10 give history Of the Affair." furnished to
us by gentleman Of this city, whose name has been
communicated 10 us with his letter
New ioRg, April 81, ls45
friend at Iio de Ianciro has sent such partcu.
lars OF the slave ade, between Africa and Brazil as i'm
plicae citizens ol the United States, and also at the
steps taken there prevent the abuse Of our flag by Bra
lillian slave traders aud our own connirymen, lurcd 5y
hope Of gain.
Noticing, lately, in many papers, illusions 10 Mr.
Wises conduct particularly IN yonr paper Of to-day.
extract from The National Inlegencer Con the whole
nearer than any have SEEM and another from
the Cleveland Plaindeaer, giving very incorrect i'm
preston, think some particulars OF this matter may be
interesting your readers, and will therefore give them
to you.
This affair was not commenced by Mr.. Wise, bat by
our former consul al Rio. Mr.. Slaeum who IN April.
1885, learned that American vessels were sold at Rio.
slave Dealers 10 be delivered in Africa there to change
the flag and bring slaves 10 razi he at once tried tn
stop it, but oppsed by Minister, MIR. Hunter.
who appeared 10 think pity tn stop good sales OF
American vessels Some correspondence upon this SUBJ
jet took place between Mr.. Siacum aud Mr.. Hunter,
and both wrote To Government, by whom MIR. Sla-
cum was supported but So eehly that he could only
make his intention TO stop il evident.
From that time TO the present the schooners PAMELA,
Leda and Illinois. and briggs Yankee, Scion, Pilgrim,
Garnnlln Dnan, kentucky, sophia, and forpose, are
known suspected 10 have been in the slave ade but
probably twice this number, names not noted, have been
in ii.
The following will show the method pursued
in many eases.
About July lS4l. the brig Sophia. Of New York, was
at Rio sold to slave dealer by Messrs Maxwell. Wright
s. Co. fhe master, A. w. Krook. put his mate.
Mathew Hale, in charge. and she Went American
vessel TO Bengrea, Africa; there she fitted n
SLAYER. and nj night took in the slaves. The next
Motba 10 nntv an.u yvI,
had been passenger from Rio was captain. The A
merican were put on shere; (whee most Of them
died.) The brig the bella Union." under The
Monlevidean flag, and she sailed Tor Brazil with Por
uauese crew found the coast. At the capiair
, and mate died. and Mathew Hale took command will
w. p Summer This former second mae) as.maie. :
They took the vessel to brazil, landed 500 slaves ns'
Rio, and burned the vessel.
NJ say the slave traders at Rio.
e Mr. Slacun. continued 10 send ,eihe =. &,