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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30
BALTIMORE PRICES CURRENT,

FOR THE WEEK ENDING FRIDAY EVENING, APL. 70.
COUPONS.-Sales at IS 76c.
FLOUR.-Howard Street Flour, 81 so.
Susquehanna Flour-$4.50.
City Mills Flour we quote at $4.sl $4.s7.
Rye Four-$S.6s.
Corn ,MeaI-$3 Is So 25.
GRAIN. Wheat-We quote white Wheat for
family flour, at 10 lis cts. good to prime reds,
SO to 100; and other sorts lower as in quality.
Rye.-Sales of Md. IS cents.
Oats.-Sales of Md. at 80 40 cents.
Corn.-Good to best lots, both white and yell
low, at 60 62 cents.
PROVISIONS.-We quote Western Bacon as
1-2 6; Shoulders l-2 cts;
Hams 1-2, and Baltimore cured hams are
selling at IA cts.
TOBACCO.-The inquiry is good, but as hold
ers refuse to sell at the offers made, transactions are
limited. The following quotations embrace the
range of the market:
Maryland inferior and common $3.50 2$s; mid
ding to good So $3.50; good IS 81; and fine
$SalO. The inspections of the week comprise los
Ihhds. 1908 of which were Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

We publish to-day an obituary notice OF
the late Mr.. GEORGE G. AscHoM, who died
on Friday last, the 9th instant, at B O'Clock
in the morning. The writer Of which So
licits of us the publication of Mr.. Broom's
Card, nephew of the deceased, which ap-
peared two weeks since in the Leonardtown
Beacon. We have, necessarily, this week,
to decline this request; but i'll our next
issue we will endeavor to give Mr.. BIS
Card together with the rejoinder, as it ap-
pears to be the desire of many of our rea-
ders, so that the Public may review the state
ments of both parties together.
We learn that Mr.. George Thomas has
been discharged, and that Mr.. John Thomas
has been held to bail in the sum of $4,000,
and Mr.. James T. Blackstone in the sum
of $4,000, for their appearance at the Au-
gust term of St. Mary's county court.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEIT FiVES OF

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEIT FiVES OF
THE EXCHANGE BANK OF VIRGINIA.
A new counterfeit, not described in the De-
tectors, on the Exchange Bank of Virginia,
of the denomination of five dollars, was
attempted to be passed in this place, says
the Cumberland Civilian, day or two since.
They may easily be detected by observing
in the vignette, that but one vessel is rep
resented, whilst in the genuine there are Sc
veral. The heads of Washington and Mar
shall on the ends of the note in the genu-
inc are close to the figure 5, but in the
counterfeit considerable blank space in
tervenes. The signature of the President.
W. W. Sharp, appears to be engraved. The
filling up is in blue ink. On the whole, the
counterfeit is we'll executed, and is calcula-
ted to deceive.
There is large amount Of Virginia pa
paper in circulation in the county, and we
caution our merchants and others to be on
the alert against this counterfeit.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

SUDDEN DEAPH. We are grieved to
learn of the rather sudden demise Of an es-
Unable gentleman, Mr.. JOSEPH H. SMooT
in the First Ward of this city, yesterday
morning.
Mr.. S. was in his usual good health al
the close of last week, giving his wonted
attention to his business as merchant in
Georgetown; but ere he had we'll entered
upon the present week, he is called to rem,
der last account to the Great Master of Ii:
all. Mr.. SIS illness was of an apoplectit
character, aided in its effects by violen
cold upon the bowels Columbian Foun
tain of last Saturday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

LIBERIA CoLoNIsTs.-We learn from the
Maryland Colonization Journal, that the
brig Kent brought home two colonlsts from
Cape Palmas, on visit to their old homes
in this State The Journal thus speaks of
them:
The Kent brought home two colonists
on a visit to their old homes, viz: Mr.
Charles Scotland, and Mr.. Joseph Thomp-
son. Mr.. Scotland, together with his fami-
ly, were mannIitted by the Rev. John Da-
Wis, Of tie Baltimore Conference, and went
orr to Liberia in the ship Jupiter, in 1882,
land from thence emigrated to Cape Palmas
in the brig Ann, to assist in founding that
colony and more efficient aid we could
not have had in an uneducated man. He
was ever distinguished as the most industri-
Gus, most orderly, and most zealously pi-
Gus citizen of Harper; and as such, and a
man worthy Of all confidence, we most cor
daily recommend him to those with whom
he may come in contact.
Mr.. Thompson emigrated to the colony
in the barque Globe, from Salem, Dorches-
ter county. With him we have no perso-
nal acquaintance; but Governor Russworm
speaks of him as good and respectable
citizen, and in every respect entitled to the
confidence of the public. He will remain
in Dorchester county during the summer.
Mr.. Scotland will visit the counties border
ing on Virginia, near the place of his former
residence, viz: Frederick and Washington.
Their influence among their brethren in
this State, and the testimony which they
will be enabled to give in behalf Of the adj
vantages of residence in Liberia, will
doubtless 60 far towards convincing others
of the benefits to be derived from emigrat-
ing to country where they enter into the
full capacity and enjoyment of citizenship,
and can in time, if capable and honest, raise
themselves to the highest honors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

TTNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
= scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Md, letters of administration
the personal estate of ROBERT ADAMS, late of
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same to the subscriber properly authenh-
Gated, on or before the Goth day of November next,
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceascd's estate. Given under my
hand this 2Sth day of April, 1916.
ROBERT S. REEDER, Admir-
an 80. of Robert Adams.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

A NEW SOURCE OF TAxATIoN.-By a
law of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, a
tax of twenty dollars is levied upon every
act granting divorce of man and vile, to
be paid into the Treasury for the use of the
State. About sixty divorces were granted
during the late session of the Legislature
making a receipt into the Treasury of ST.
$40. Might not such law be enacted for
the benefit of Maryland?
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

TlHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, Tblt the SUBJ
i scriber has obtained from the Or,hans' Court
of Charles County, Md, letters of administration
on the personal estate of CHLOE LusTER, late
of Charles county, deceased All persons having
claims against the said deceased, arr hereby warned
to exhibit the same to the subscriber properly au-
on before the 20tl day of November
next; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said deceaed's estate. Given
under my hand, this 2sth dayof April, ls46.
JAMES L. RICHARDS, Admir-
ap30. of Chloe Luster.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30
NEW York MONEY MARKET.-The N

NEW YORK MONEY MARKET-The N.
Y. Express says:
1t brightens up little in Wall street.
The Oregon question is considered to be so
far disposed of, that no war will grow out
of it. Indeed there are rumors in the street
that our Minister in England has wrote out
that forty nine, with some modification, will
he accepted Whether these reports are
true or false is not known, yet they have
the effect to improve stocks. The panic in
relation to money is subsidized, yet the banks
will not discount to any great extent until
after LIST of May. The news from Europe
has had the effect to depress flour and cot
ton. At the slight decline that has taken
place there is more business doing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

FINAL PASSAGE OF THE OREGON n Office
REsoLUTIoN.-The joint committee of con-
ference on Thursday last reported to both
Houses of Congress the preamble and reso-
ton authorizing the President to give to
Great Britain the notice for cessation of
the joint occupancy of the Oregon Terri
tory.
The following is the form of the notice
resolutions as they were sent to the Presi-
dent for his signature.
The preamble, after reciting at length the
terms of the convention, goes on to say:
With view, therefore, that steps be taken
for the abrogation of the said convention
of the 9th of August, 1927, in the mode
prescribed in its second article, and that the
attention of the Governments Of both coun-
tries may be the more earnestly devoted to
the adoption of all proper measures for a
speedy and amicable adjustment Of the diff
ferences and disputes in regard to the said
territory,
RESOLVED, etc., That the President of the
United States be, and he is hereby, autho-
rized at his discretion to give to the Gov
eminent of Great Britain the notice requir-
ed by the second article of the said con-
vention of the 9th August, 1922, for the
abrogation of the same.
1t is confidently affirmed that Mr.. Polk
will give the notice forthwith.
Bishop Hughes has returned home from
his visit TO Europe.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

WILLIAM B. SMYTH has been appointed
cashier of the Branch of the Farmers Bank
of Maryland at Easton, vice W. H. Thigh
man, resigned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

A Costly WEDDING ORNAMENT.-It is
stated in the Paris papers, that there is now
to be seen in a jewellers shop on the Bou-
levards, the diadem of precious stones to
be worn by the Princess Olga, of Russia, on
her wedding day. The diadem is worth 49,
0OO,O0Of The large central diamond is
estimated at 1,OOO,OOOf This diadem is to
be presented to the bride by her imperial
father.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

ANOTHER ToRREY CAsE.-The Rev. Geo
Kearn,. has been arrested and imprisoned in
Losewell county, Kentucky, for harboring
and assisting runaway slaves to escape from
their masters.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

TRIBUTE TO HONE sTY.-A handsome SER
vice of plate has been presented to MIR. J
Hoffman Collamore, of Boston, by his Gre
ditors. Mr.. C. failed last year, and was re-
leased by the Master in Chancery on the
payment of 80 per cent. on his obligations.
Having since received large legacy, he
summoned his creditors and paid the bal
ance, amounting to $4,000, for which
honorable conduct his creditors have paid
him the above compliment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30
NATIONAL FAIR.

The citizens of our county will bear in
mind that the great National Fair is to be
held in Washington city on the Goth of
next month. We hope that Maryland will
be fully represented upon that interesting
occasion, and that the workmanship of her
citizens will bear at least favorable COM
parison with other sections of the Union.
1t has been suggested by correspond
ent Of the National Intelligencer, that the
Fair shall be closed by grand dinner-to
which another writer objects, and proposes
as substitute "a grand National Ball -
and he says that the building erected for
the occasion will contain 600 couples, who
may be seen dancing on the same floor at
the same time-a thing never surpassed
in this or perhaps any other country. He
also proposes that ladies and gentlemen
shall appear on the occasion dressed, as far
as practicable, in goods of American man.
ufacture-a very coon suggestion.
The following, from the editor of the
Clipper, whose dancing days has whlom
passed off and been numbered as the things
that were, accord with our ideas of The ter
mination of this National Exhibition, and
we hope to see the Polka, the English
country dance, the Scotch fling, and the
Irish jig all side by side, interspersed with
Columbia's brightest Jewels: "As between
the dinner and the ball, we give our vote
in favor of the latter-not that we shall at
tempt to trip it on the light fantastic toe
but simply because we think that it would
be more pleasing to the ladies. Let there
be no dining and wining,' and toasting and
speechifying-but an amusement in which
the ladies can participate-and Baltimore
will furnish an array Of beauty that will as
tonish the nj. C.'s, and perhaps incline the
81 40 war-hawks to prefer being wounded
by the arrows of Cupid, to risking sho!
from British cannon
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

ARREST OF RUNAwAY.-We learn from
the American that, on Thursday last, as
a remarkably well dressed negro girl, about
twenty years Of age, was promenading on
Baltimore street, swinging parasol in one
hand and holding an orange in the other,
she was met by Mr.. G. w. Crane, of this
county, who accosted her and accused her
of having runaway from Mr.. Zephyr Tur-
ner, resident of this county, some three
years ago, which she stoutly denied. Call
ing to his assistance an officer, she was Ia
ken before Justice Brotherton, where she
asserted her freedom, and stated that she
could produce her papers in proof of the
fact. Upon examination of these papers,
however, they turned out to be merely a
discharge from Jail in Washington city,
where She had been arrested on suspicion
of being a runaway, no proof having been
adduced that she was a slave. Mr.. Crane
testifying positively to her being the prop
erty of Mr.. Turner, she was committed to
Jail.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30

a%The Hon. JOHN G. CHAPMAN will
accept our acknowledgements for copy of
the speech of Mr.. Stewart, of Penn, on the
Tariff.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1846-04-30
The LATE BLADENsBURG DUEL.-The

THE LATE BLADENsBURG DUEL.-The
Marlboro Gazette of Friday last says:
We understand that the Grand Jury of
this county, before whom testimony was
adduced in reference to the causes which
led to the duel at Bladensbug between
Messrs. Jones and Johnson of North Ca
rolina, and in which Mr.. Johnson was kill
ed, have signed recommendation to the
Governor to grant a mozze prosique to Mr..
Jones; and we have reason to believe that
the Governor will grant it, as the circum-
stances of the case were entirely in Jones'
favor. Johnson's conduct was regarded as
extremely reprehensible, having attempted,
though unsuccessfulIy, to invade the sane
tity of MIR. jones' domestic circle-and' as
if in revenge for being repulsed, he sought
every opportunity to SOW jealousy and dis
cord in the family of one for whom he had
ieigned the most friendly feelings. If there
be case which would justify a resort TO
the barbarous mode adopted by duellists, it
must be of the kind above alluded to.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-21
SATURDAY, February 81, 1886.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.
The SPEAKER said the business first in order
would DO the call of the committees for reports.
Mr. HAMLIN asked leave to present a petition
Objected to.
The SPEAKER remarked that the gentleman
could PRESENT. "under the rule" ,-
Mr.. BRINKERHOFF moved that the House
resolve itself into Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union, with view to take up the bill
reported from the Committee on Military Affairs,
to establish line of military posts on the route to
Oregon.
Voices, "No-prvate bill to-day" "Thc war
is over."]
The question was taken, and this motion was
rejected.
The Speaker proceeded to call for
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
MAIL-RoUTEs.
Mr.. BROCKENBROUGH, on leave, offered the
following resolution.
Resolved, That the Committee on the Post Office and
of establishing a tmonthy mail, by steamboat from
jacksonville Florida via St Augustine, New smyrna,
indian river Miami river and Key West, to Havana and
simar route from Key West via Charottes Harbor
Tampa Bay, Cedar Keys, st Marks river and Apaachi
cola to PENSACOLA and whether would he expedent
to carry such mail in public warseamers in the vessels
private contractors susceptible of being converted into
war.steamers when required
MIR. DOBBIN offered the following amendment,
which was accepted by Mr.. BRoCKEsBRouGH as n
Rcoir.d al oIThat,the Committee the Post Office and
Post Roads be instructed to inquire into the cNpe6ency
OF establishing postroute between Fayetteville, in Cum
berland county and smhGeld III Johnston county in the
State Of North Carolina.
And thus modified, the resolution was adopted.
THE MIAMI INDIANS.
Mr. JACOB THOMPSON, on leave, offered tho
following resolutions; which was adopted
Reoletd That the Secretary OF War be instructed 10
mort this House Of contract in his department
with any person persons for the removal OF the Miami
Indians in Indiana and also report any money has boen
maid upon such contract and how much and TO whom
Maid and also report " ssd Indians have been
and h not why said removal has been delayed
and il any change transfer Of said has been made
10 report the same without delay
MARINE HOSPITAL AT ooRACoCK.
Mr.. CLARKE, on leave, offered the following
resolution; which was adopted
whereas the Secretary Of the Treasury has informed
this House that the marine hospital directed TO DC punt al
Ocracock North Carolina will be completed IN september
next
RssoeS That the Secretary OF the Treasury inform this
House what other legislation he aay deem proper and
cessafy completion fully to carry out the purpose'
Of its establishment
THE COLUMBIA FOUNDRY.
| Mr.. BEDINGER asked leave to offer the folio.
| ing; which was read for information;
Rssor.S That the Committee Military Affairs be in
rueted inquire into the expedienoy oPurchasing tn
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-21

RooMS.--A parlor and two
L chambers, on the same floor, genteelly furnish
ed, can be had on early application TO Mrs. NJ.
Johnson, on z, between llth and 10th streets.
Feb. l0-3teod. ...
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-10-17

"You are, Of no more use in this world than
a time-piece in a beaver dam or a mattress in a
hog pen. YoH6ll no larger a space in this
worlds eye than the toe nail Of q mosqueto
would in a market house, or a stump-tailed
dog in all out doors; you are as little thought
Of as the fellow who knocked his grandmoth-
er's last tooth down her throat; and as for
your brains, ten thousand such could be pre-
served in d drop Of brandy, and have as much
sea room as a tadpole in Lake Superior--and
as for your ideas, you have but oneg (and that
is stamped on your leaden skull an inch deep,)
that ~tailors and females were madeto be gulled
by you, and that you think decent people envy
your appearance! Poor useless tobacco worm
You are decidedly a hard case! Believe me,
my man milliners, and all you delicate looking,
halE-women, half-barber, half-monkeys, who
so pride yourselves on being favorites with the
ladies, that you are sadly sucked in; for nc
girl of understanding and good sense can ever
think well of a fop, ora gaudy butterfly whose
only recommendation is tho'beauty Of his dress
The girls that can admire such insects as you.
will never suit high minded men, and can't be
of much account.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-10-17
The wIdows IMAM nonse.

The island of Rono is small and very rocky
spot ofland, lying between the isle ofsyke and
the main land of AppIecross and it is well
known to mariners, by the rugged and DANCE
rous nature Of its coast. There is a famous
place of refuge in this southwestern extremi-
ty, called the "Mucklo Harsor,a Of very diff
cult access, however, which strange to SAY, is
easier by night than in the day. At thesex-
tremity Of this hyperborean solitude is the res
idence Of a poor widow whose bonely cottage
is called the lighthouse, from the fact that she
uniformly keeps her lamp burning in her little
window at night. By keeping this hight and
the entrance Of the harbOr open, a strange yes
sci may enter with the greatest safety.
During the silent watches Of the night The
widow may be seen like Norma Of the Fitful
Head, trimming her little lamp with oil, fearful
that some frail bark may perish through her
neglect, and for this she receives no manner oil
remuneration it is pure and unmingled phil
anthrophy. The poor woman's kindness does
not even rest here, for she is unhappy until the
becumbed and shivering mariner comes ashore
to share her little board, and recruit himselfiu
her glowing and cheerful fire, and she can sell
dom be prevailed upon to accept any reward
She has saved more lives than Dayy's belt, and
thousands Of pounds to the underwriters. The
poor creature in her younger days, witnessed
her husband struggling with, and swallowed up
BY the pillows,
SIN sight Of home and friends who thronged
to save,s
This circumstance seems to have prompted
her present devoted and solitary life, in which
her only enjoyment Is doing good.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-10-17
The Moon.

An interesting Paper on the appearance Of
the Moon was read before the Convention Of
Biologists and Naturalisis, now in session at
New York, on Thursday last, by the author,
JAMES D. DANA, Esq. The following from the
Tribune gives the substance oft.
"The surface Of the moon has been infinitely
in a physical point Of view, and already
many interesting geological discoveries have
been made. 1923 lunarlights have beenEmeus
ured by Beer and Nader. Drawings Of
several Of these mountains were exhibited by
DR.. Dana) One important subject in regard
TO the Moon yet remains unexplained--viz the
immense magnitude Gifts craters. One of them
has been ascertained to be 100 or 200 miles in
diameter and $4,000 feet deep. The crater
Bailey is 1894 statute miles in diameter. 1t
was stated in the report that two thirds Of all
the lunar hemisphere in view--composing its
Southern quarter--are covered with volcanic
mountains. The names, heights, depths and
peculiarities Of the various craters and moin-
tatns Of the Moon were particularized in the
paper Of MI. Dana, and numerous drawings
plans of these elevations and the inside Of
their craters-were shown. The walls Of the
craters are frequently SO regular as toappear
almost artificial. One very singular circum-
stance observable in them is, that the sides,ap-
pear more illuminated, more brilliant than the
bottoms. May not this be accounted for by
the existence Of a nebulous light, apparently in
the lower portion? eve are not sure that we
caught the exact idea Of the speaker. If not,
will he please to correct us)
The absence Of water in the Moon, and
the principal volcanoes elsewhere observed,
were treated Of; after which were taken up Thu
subjects Of the Geology orthe volcanic regions
and his distribution of land aud water on gu
globe, as compared with the Moon. In thu
ocean all the islands, except the coral 8, are o
an igneous formation.
When Mr.. Dana closed, professor SILLIMAl
inquired how Mr.. Dana would account for III,
volcanic action Of the Moon without the a
gency Of water to produce the vapors al
ways accompanying a volcano! To which MIR
Dana replied that it was not absolutely decided
that there is no water in the Moon, but tina
none had yet been perceived. Before he ha'
time to answer Prof. Silliman's special interro
cation, the President, DR., Jackson, remarke
that the presence of chlorine in the moon wa
not improbable--as this substance had bee
found in the meteoric stones-and might no
this be the cause of vapors Of lunar volcanoes
Sulphur has also been found in moteorites.