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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY LANDs.-The
Marlboro Gazette says the farm belonging
to the estate of the late w. B. G.. Worth
ington, situate on the Patuxent river, near
N Nottingham, containing 900 acres, was SOLD
at public sale on Tuesday, the 18th inst.
for Sl6,50l-being fraction under $l8.-
80 1-2 per acre. Purchaser L. H. Easily
Esq.
Robert w. Bowie, Esq, on the day above
named sold about $50 acres of the Bowie
vile farm, in the Forest Of Prince George
county, to Mr.. William L. Berry at $40 pei
acre.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

Li.tlemore, and Mr.. It. Wood, barrister.
The Rev. Mr.. Coffin does not yet join the
church, but remains in lay communion, and
is to reside with Doctor Pusey. 1t is ex-
pected DR.. Pusey will also abstain from
the Romish Priesthood, but become lay
member. .- s-.... ,,
IRELAND.-All parties in lreland-Re-
pealers and Orangemen, Catholics and Pro-
testants-appear to make common cause II
preparing for the common calamity.
No less Than eighteen railways are pro
posed to be constructed in connection witt
the city and county of Cork.
The Irish papers are greatly occupied
with accounts of crimes of the worst de-
scription
FRANcE.-The impending quarrel be
tween England and the U. States attracts con
siderable attention in Paris. Most OF TIT
leading journals have expressed their opln
ions, some in favor of the claims OF onf
party and some of the other. The prevail
ing impression seems to be, that 1t Will b'
more war of words and buster than any
thing else.
GERMANY-N. P. Willis, an attache t.
the U. States Embassy, left some days bacl
with dispatches for the Washington Govern
ment
There is not much news stirring in Ger
many, the religious excitement continues
andin Switzerland, it is believed, there viii
again be fighting this winter. Food il
scarce and high, and all this leads to MAKE
the people emigrate to the United States
where they are permitted to choose thei
own road to Heaven, and have plenty t'
eat
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. IS, 1874!
g5There will be Divine Service in Port Tobacco
Church this morning, commencing at 10 o'clock
CHRISTMAS.

A happy, merry Christmas, friends =
What thrill that hallowed word, Christ
mas, brings upon the mind. Boyhood's
days when all was bright and beautiful
are thrown back upon US. Then it was q
beloved theme, long to be talked and dream
ed of; and when it came smiling in upon
us, with what heartfelt and gleeful delight
was it haiIed-the stockings were hung
upon their pegs, and Natures sweet re-
storer" was scarce allowed to visit us until
our fond anticipations were either realized
or blasted. Tell US not that age is creep
ling upon us-tell US not that Old Time is
bearing us down the swift and mighty cur
rent of human life. When Christmas comes,
were we as old as Methuselah, we would
feel, from having our mind revert to the
Joyous scenes of by-gone Christmas, as a
child again-full of joy, life and hope. No
man, woman or child, ought to be disposed
or able to identify one Christmas from ano-
Their. 1t is season when the young, the
middle-aged, and the aged should throw off
" dull care,'' and be thankful they are spared
to meet and congratulate friends around
the festive board Should there be known
any sad or sorrowing hearts for the g good
cheer" Of this life, extend to them the need
of help, and cause them to rejoice.
The eighteenth hundred and forty-fifth
Christmas day! When the reflective mind
reverts to the origin of the day, what are
its thoughts? The birth of Christianity |!
The day that made world free-that dis
sipated the dull and heavy mist that shroud-
ed creation, and caused man from his youth
to remember his Creator.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

RUNAWAY Observation-Disclosures wa;
received in this place, on Sunday the I'll
inst, says the Centerville ID. S. Md. Sentinel
that six or eight negroes belonging to gen.
tlemen Of this county, who absconded q
short time since, had been arrested and
lodged in the New Castle, Del, Jail, toge-
Their with free negro, formerly of this
county, who had assisted them to escape
On Tuesday morning, sheriff Thomas with
a requstion from the Governor of this
State, for the free negro, and the owners Of
the runaways, started for New Castle, but
on arriving there they found that, through
the interference of Pennsylvania aboli-
ZIONIST, named Garrett, and an error in the
commitment, they had all been released on
the day before, and of course had to return
without them. e..
The Sentinel adds, should Mr.. Garrett
ever come in "these diggins," he will be
apt to receive habit of tar and feathers fol
his interference.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

The Washington correspondent of the Sun, under
date ofthe 2Ist instant says: The letters and news
papers by the Acadia, have created here deep in
terest. The general tone Unpopular feeling in Eng
land is more moderate than we had any reason to
anticipate, in regard to the Oregon question. Many
here have supposed, ever since Mr.. McLane's ap-
lpointment minister to England and the annunci-
alton of the ''Union,' that, ''though not charged
with the Oregon negotiation, he would smooth the
rcay for its adjustment"
Mr.. MeLane was instructed to urge, as sort Of
Remuneration to Great Britain for the loss of the
great part of Oregon, the policy of the new admin
stration in regard to the Tariff. The idea of such
"a compromise meets with favorable notice on the
part of the British press. am not sure that there
is not much in it. Our part of the bargain will GER
tainly be fulfilled, for relaxation of the present
Tariff is considered here certain. 1t moreover
appears that the most intelligent and Influential
portion of the British people would willingly Assem-
to the 4sth parallel as the boundary. The sugges
ton of Senator Niles, that the question will ulti
ately be settled on this basis, is considered here
being strongly sustained by the general characte
of the intelligence just received.
The "Union'' of last night gives in full Mr.. Doug
lass important bill for the protection of settlers il
Oregon, until the joint occupancy shall be termina
ted. 1t is to be followed by another, extending
territorial government over Oregon. The last sec
ton advises the President to terminate the joint oc
cupancy by giving the notice forthwith.
The fourth section, granting mile square of LAM
to the settlers, appears to me to conflict with tn
provisions of the Convention of 1927. A grant o
territory is the assertion of Executive sovereignt
over it. Mr.. Polk declared, at his table the othe
day, in the presence of members and Others that b
would veto any bill containing such a provision.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

We learn that the schooner John Hamil.
ton, Capt. BOSWELL, while lying at anchor
in Pomonkey creek, was, on the 10Th inst.
burnt to the waters edge and sunk by the
accidental discharge of powder-horn in
the hands of youth. 1t appears he was
handling the powder-horn near the fire in
the cabin, when it accidentally exploded
stunning him, and is supposed TO have igni-
ted with the bedclothes. There was nc
one on board at the time but the boy, and
before he recovered from the shock, the
flames had progressed SO far that he was
unable to suppress them. The vessel was
owned by Capt. B., and to him is severe
loss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25
BALTIMORE PRICES CURRENT,

FOR THE WEEK ENDING FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 20
COUPONS.-Salesa at IS 79c.
FLOUR.-Howard Street Flour, 1851 l-2.
City Mills Flour we quote at 1915.
Susquehanna Flour-S5:75.
= Rye Four-None in market.
GRAIN heat-We quote white Wheat for
family flour, at Is l20 cts. prime reds, ll0a lis:
and other sorts lower as in quality.
Rye.-Sales of Md. rs cents.
Oats-Sales of Md. at IL 80 cents.
CorTs.-We quote good to best lots, both white
and yellow, at IS SO cents.
PROVISIONS quote Bacon at previous
prices as follows:-Sides l-2 Z 3-4 cts; Shout
ders l-2 a 6 Sd cts; Hams l-2 a l-2, and as
sorted s-4 s. Baltimore cured hams command 8
a 10 cts.
TOBACCO-We continue the following quo
tatons:
Maryland inferior and common $3.50 ST. mid
ding to good So a %; good $3.50 a 81; and fine
1925 $l2.
The total inspections of the week are eSs hhds-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

DEATH OF M. C. SpRIGG, Eso.-We
regret to learn that the Hon. Michael G
Sprigg died very suddenly at his residence
in Cumberland, Maryland, on Thursday
morning last. He retired in his usual health
about midnight he was attacked with q
severe headache, and in a few hours he
brealhed his last. He had an extensive Cir
Gle Of attached friends throughout the State
Mr.. S. was formerly representative in Con
gress, has repeatedly represented Allegany
county in the Legislature, was formerly the
President of the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal Company, and has held other public
responsible offices.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

STEAMSHIP CAMBRIA.-TheC Cambria sail
ed from Boston on Tuesday, the 10Th inst,
with SO passengers-57 for Liverpool and
5 for Halifax. This is the last semi-month-
ly steamer of the season. Mr.. Henry Bur-
den of Troy, New York, one of the pas
sengers, is bearer of dispatches to our
Minister at the Court of St. James.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

HE CASE OF JUDGE GARLAND.-His
Guilt Rendered Proba6le.-His .Attempted
Suicide.-We learn that the Hon. RICE
GARLAND, one of the Judges of the Su-
preme Court of Louisiana, has been charg
ed with a serious crime. The Picayune
says that preliminary examination of the
case took place on the 10th inst. which left
no doubt that he was guilty of forgery.
The Picayune says: Indeed, it was in
testimony, that note for $4,000 was drawn
over the signature of John McDonough-a
signature subscribed TO a complimentary
letter which he sent to the Judge, accom-
panylng present of strawberries or some
other triaing gift-the writing above the
signature having been extracted by some
chemical process. When the authenticity
of the note was disputed, Mr.. Smith called
upon Judg Garland and informed him Of
the fact. After some words, the Judge pro-
testing that the note was genuine one, re-
funded large portion of the money, and
accompanied friend of Mr.. Smiths TO Mr..
McDonough's home TO have the matter ex-
planned. MIR. .McDonough testified that
when he met Judge Garland he was hag-
gard and pale as death. He implored him
TO save him and his family from utter de-
struction. Mr.. Med stated that he was
overcome by the supplications of the Judge,
and gave his note for the balance of the
money obtained from the sale of the first
note.
About the time the court commenced its
session, Judge Garland attempted to COM
NIT suicide by jumping off the steamboat
Sultan into the river. He was rescueA by
Capt Wilson, of the steamer F. M. Sh eek,
before drowning, and, after second time
endeaVoring to take his own life, was car
rIed home in state of great exhaustion.
A more terrible retribution never yet over
took an offender against the laws of the
land. Himself a high priest of the law, he
has fallen under its dreadful demonstra-
lions.
A writ was issued for his arrest on the
following day, but he had disappeared, and
could not be found in the city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

EXTRAORDINARY LON GEvITY.-Ac olored
woman named Bess, the property of James
Edwards, Esq, says the Cumberland (Md)
Alleganian, died recently, at the residence
of that gentleman in Allegany county, at the
advanced age of one hundred and tpezve
3,o1re
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

The enterprising publishers of the Baltimore Ar
ton of the WEEKLY DEMOCRATIC SENTINEL, for
the low price of one dollar, payable in advance
Cheap enough in all conscience.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

MARYLAND FARMERS CLUB.-The for
nation of agricultural societies, and the ex-
hibition of the products of the farm, says
the Baltimore Clipper, are we'll calculated
to beget emulation, and to improve the cul-
tivation of the soil and the value of the
farming interest of the country-and are
therefore pleased to see that the Mary land
Farmers Club has been established, and
that Its objects are approved by many OF
the best farmers of the State. With the i'm
provement in arts and sciences, the mode,
OF cultivating land, and the general man.
agement of farms, must change for the bet
ter; and it is therefore exceedingly usefuL
to have associations through whose agency
the various new discoveries may be applied,
and communicated to the world In this
respect the Maryland Farmers Club may
become of great practical utility. Che
mistry as applied to agriculture is becom-
ing extensively understood, and this club
will no doubt devote attention to this par
ticular subject, having all the lights which
can be afforded by experiments in other
sections of the globe. Agriculture is de-
lightful pursuit, and certainly the most in
dependent which can be adopted; hence
we desire to see it prosper in all its branches;
and are favorable to all means which can
be adopted for its advantage. Believing
that the Maryland Farmers Club will have
this tendency, we would urge every man
connected with or friendly to the farming
interest to unite with this association.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25
HORSES FOR SALE.
IS
gaNs2z9aeaaSB

THE subscriber will sell four or five head
- of Horses low for cash, or on a credit
of six months, the purchaser giving approx
ed security. Some of them are good har-
ness horses and the others colts about four
years old, not broke. ..
dec 25. 5. H. BEALL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

THE NOTTINGHAM FAIR The Fair
heretofore advertised to take place at N OF
tingham on the Goth and 9th instant, has
been postponed until further notice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1845-12-25

The Hon. JOHN G. CALHOUN arrived in Wash
ington on the evening of the Goth instant.
Polynesian., 1845-05-17
Overland Mail. American News,

The Bremen brig Express, 90 days from
Mazatlan, brings dates from Europe into
February and from tho United States into
March. Mr.. Polk was elected President bv
a majority OF SO electoral votes over CLAY:
no to D the vote stood upon counting be-
fore both houses Of Congress. Mr.. Folks
inaugural address has been received; it is
short, and he promises to be the President
OF the country and not of Il party; recon-
mends a revenue tariff, with incidental pro-
lection; low duties on the necessaries Of
liie-hlgh on Injuries.
Feb. o9th, Texas was admitted into the
Union by a vote in the House of I72 10 rs
absent 10; in the Senate, 81 to &c. The
Mexican minister Almonte has been recalled
and all communication with Mr.. Shannon
the American minister at Mexico, had ceased
on the part of that government. 1t was not
supposed, however, that war would grow
out OF the angry state of feeling between
the two countries. France would appear 10
Polynesian., 1845-05-17
Port Of Papeite, Tahiti.
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS

ARTICLE lsT.-Whenever the pilot shall
accost Il vessel in the ofing, he will, before
gong on board, inquire whether any conta-
gious disease exists on board, such IS
cholera, yellow fever, small box. or anv
other. Upon an answer in the negatiye he
VIII brihg the ship into port. In the other
case, the pilot will abstain from going on
board, and without quitting his boat, he will
anchor the ship outside Of IA line from Monta
u'a and the river Of the Battery of the En-
puscade, IN a manner as much as possible
not 10 interfere with the entry or departure
Of vessels.
ARTICLE %. -Conformably to Article
attn OF the Port Regulations, the boat of the
guard snip Will examine each vessel imme-
dIately on It's arrival. The sfcedom of tie
port shall be Immediately granted, if the
captain can produce "A clean bill, and if he
declares upon oath, that during his passage
ne has exposed himself to no contagious
disease.
ARTICLE 3D.-lf the ship is not furnished
with a clean bill, it cannot communicate
either with the shore or ships in the harbor.
1t must await the arrival of the physician
charged with the quarantine service, to
whom the captain will give the necessary
proofs regarding the healthy state on board,
ana at the Place from which he comes
according to the nature Of this information,
the freedom Of the port will be granted or
refused, as the physician who has received
the declaration shall Judge advisable.
In case of an ~ineXact or false report, a
hne OF from 900 to 10000 francs shall be
pronounced against the captain. He shall
be liable to suffer death if a contagious dis
case breaks out and it is proved to have ex-
Polynesian., 1845-05-17

neither necessary to her trade nor 10 her narai
pomer, and it ras a great fault to hare plant
ed the flag Of France IN The .Marguesos or the
Society Islands, "The position of France
was then SO critical that she could neither
remain in nor evacuate them"
lie Constitutional states that at the reprc-
sensations Of Lord Cowley, the ministry had
sent orders to Gov. Bruat to discontinue tbe
publication of "L'Oceanie Francaise."
The protectorate of France over Wallis
Island has been rclinquished, but continued
at the Gamblers, on account of their having
been civilized by French Missionaries
Applications have been made from time to
time to England by the chiefs of several
o fthe southern archipelagoes, for the estab-
lishment of a protectorate government, but
she has uniformly declined, desiring rather
to see them Independent, and as at these
islands, requiring only an equal influence
for herself with other nations.
The American Secretary Of States (Cal-
houn) letter to Mr.. King, in which he so
openly advocates slavery and attacks the
philanthropic endeavors of England to abol-
ish it, creates great sensation and no little
Indignation both in the United States and
Europe. 1t is a singular State document for
the present age, and its statements and arru-
ments deserve the deep consideration Of
every friend of humanity.
In August last, the American minister at
Paris, Mr.. King, received a personal decla-
ration from Louis Philippe, "that in no
event would any steps be taken by his Gov
eminent in the slightest degree hostile, or
which would give the United States lust
cause of complaint" In a subsequent con
versation between Mr.. King and M. Guizot,
that minister is reported to have declared
that France had not agreed to unite with
England in a protest against annexation
The London Times on this, significantly
remarks,-' We require to be informed, CATE
goricoAy, ahether or no the French Govern
ment was not at The same tame affecting to join
Il, our endeauof TO maintain the status quo in
1er0s, 'chast 1t was IN reality giving these
assurances to Mr.. King. The charge is a
serious one, and we await the answer"
Polynesian., 1845-05-17

find food for mirth in the solemn records of
parliament; but rarely can We read them,
at least such as relate to our early ages,
without meeting With some absuydity render
ing the maintenance Of gravity a difficult
matter. While a bill for the Improvement
Of the London police, brought into the House
of Commons in George IIl's reign was going
through Committee, a clause was read which
enacted, that the watclinen should be COM
PEELED to sleep in the day time. An old
Baronet stood up and proposed that the clause
should be extended tomeinbers OF the House
of Commons, for govt for many nights past
had prevented his sleep, and he doubted not
that others as well as himself, would be glad
10 be compelled to slecp.-English paper.
Polynesian., 1845-05-17
FROM EUROPE.

FROM EUROPE.
The Guizot ministry in France has been
losing power, and at the last dates it was
supposed a new cabinet would be created.
with Count Mole at the head.
Admiral du Petit Thouars had very hon.
orably declined the gift of the sword, on the
ground that its presentation would imply an
uniavorable comment upon the ministry that
recalled him. At his advice. the moy,y
$4,000 trancs) intended for its purchase,
was distributed among the families of the
wounded and dead seamen in his expedition.
The mammoth steamship Great Britain
is at last out of the dock, and sails for New
York end of August. She has life boats TO
accommodate 400 persons. Her speed is
reported as exceeding that Of the fastest
sea-going boats.
q, Pritchard Esq, II. B. Ms Consul for
the Navigator's Group, left London in Jan,
with his family, for his station, via Mexico
and these islands. They may be looked for
here daily.
The Tahiti affairs still occupy much space
IN the European papers, but it was thought
that any change in the French ministry
would be favorable to an honorable settle
ment. An interesting series of Dispatches
mas peen communicated by the French Gov
eminent to the Chamber of Peers, consist
ing OF the correspondence between the
French minister in London and M. Guizot
and the dispatches to and from Gov. Bruat;
but even an ineligible condensation would
be too long for our columns. They are to
be found in the London Evening Mail
of January.
Jan. 9l-M. Theirs, in the Chamber
o. Deput'es' IN a speech condemning the
ministry for "blindly compromising the inte-
rests of the country" says-"Me occupation
81 a Jew miserable islands IN Oceania ,po,
Polynesian., 1845-05-17
TRANSACTIONS Of the Laws and Repula-

TRANSACTIONS Of the Laws and Regula-
lions promulgated by the French authorities
at the Society Islands, and still in force,
have been furnished us, which we shall
publish weekly, for the especial benefit of
the shipping that may touch there, and
others interested.
We commence with the Quarantine Rcpu-
lations for the Port Of Papeite, Tahiti.