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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08

fI,HE Statesmen Of America tn Isss.--By Sarah Myt
Il ton Msury' Volume, London, lsH This day re-
ceived. Feb5 f. TAYLOR.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15
destinely imported. IT. as one might be

destinely imported. If, as one might be
inclined to suspect, the duty were intended
to give life and activity to the nefarious
practices of the illicit traders, it has COM
pletely answered its object; but in every
other point of view, its failure has been sig
nal and comple,e.'
Mr. Pouleu Thompson, in his speech on
taxation on the 26th March, 1880, says:
sit is fact which was established in ev-
Idence before a committe of this house, that
seventy cargoes of tobacco, containing s.
644,O0O lbs, were Struggled in one year,
on the coast Of Ireland, from the port OF
Waterford to the Giants Causeway alone
In Scotland, smuggling in this article is also
carried on to great extent. "There IS no
doubt" added the right honorable gentle
man, ''lhat the on y mode of meeting this
system of smuggling consists in fairly re-
ducing the duty upon the article. ] believe
that, were the duty upon it reduced to Is
or Is. Cd. per h., the public would be great
ly served, and smuggling put down."
Mr. McCulloch adds:
"Under the present system, government
collects an exorbiant duty upon about
fourth part of the tobacco consumed IN Ire.
land, the other three tourihs being supplied
by the smuggler; the duty being at once al
incentive to his energies, and a premium tf
indemnify him for his risks! A fourth par
of the demand of Great Britain is probably
supplied in the same way"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15
TOBACCO DUTIES.

The Washington Union says: The ad-
ministration is sparing no efforts to obtain
a reduction of the duties upon our tobacco
in foreign markets. The late treaty with
Hanover is one of the first fruits of its exer-
tons. We trust that the system will be
prosecuted under the present secretary of
State, and that we shall have to record the ra-
LITIGATION Of similar treaties effected under his
auspices. We cannot doubt that our new
ministers to Great Britain and France will ex-
ert themselves to effect reduction of the OPP
pressive duties which are imposed upon its
importation in England, and some modi6-
cation of the reggie monopoly in France.
The present system Of high duties ope-
rates very oppressively in Great Britain f;
and in an age like this, when Sir Robert
Peel has distinguished himself by so liberal
a modification OF the corn laws, one. is as
tonished at seeing these high duties con-
tinued on tobacco, the effect of which is al
most certain to encourage smuggling. Wit
ness such paragraphs as the following in the
British print:
"Ertensive seizure Of Struggled Tobacco
at Leiih On Friday week very extensive
seizure of smugg led tobacco in leaf was made
on board Hamburg steamer lying in the
dock No less than six tierces and four
hogsheads were seized. The contraband ar
ticle was disguised as consignment of
potatoes. The seizure was effected, by the
landing surveyor, and is we apprehend one
of the largest made for many years. Gale
donia Mercury
Mr.. McCullocll, in his Commercial Die
tionary," states some startling facts in rela-
ton to the smuggling of tobacco. He says !:
"The price of tobacco in bond varies
from Sd. TO Sd. per To-; so that the duty of
IS. amounts to 1900 per cent. on the infe-
rior, and to 600 per cent on the superior
qualities" The magnitude of the tobacco
duty is altogether indefensible it is neither
calculated to produce the largest amount of
revenue, nor to eradicate the taste for the
article. Its exorbitancy is advantageous to
the smugglcr, and to him only.
"With the exception of brandy and ge-
neva, tobacco is the principle article clan
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15
THE LATE ARCH DUKE CHARLES.

CHARLES LEWIS, Imperial Prince and
Arch Duke of Austria, Royal Prince of
Hungary and Bohemia, &C., &C., second
son of the Emperor Leopold, was born at
Florence on the 9Th September, 1771.
The Arch Duchess Christiana having a.
dopted him as her son, he went, at the age
of nineteen, to the Netherlands, where her
husband Duke Albert of Sachsen Techen
was Governor General. Here he applied
himself assiduously to military studies,
which laid the foundation of the future great
soldier.
In the war of 1898, against the French
Republic, he found opportunities of display
ing his military talents at Jemapps, Alden
hofen, Tirlemont and Nurwinden, when he
gained, at the age of twenty-five, the much
prised distinguished military order of Maria
Theresa. In 1894 he commanded at Lam
drecy, Tourney, Courtray and Fleurus with
great renown against Pichegru, and in 1896,
under twenty-five years of age, was placed
in command of the army of the Rhine. In
August and September of that year, he was
victorious at Teining, Amburg and Wurms-
burg, over the celebrated General Jourdan,
whom he forced to retreat across the Rhine
in great disorder. After which he had to
encounter MORGAN, near Emmendingen and
Sahlingen, whom, in October, he also COM
PEELED to retire beyond the Rhine above
Basil.
Less fortunate was he in the campaign Of
1897 in Italy, when his efforts were con-
stantly cramped by the superior orders the
.Auzic Council, and wi here his active energies
were paralized by its tardy councils. Whilst
Bonaparte, who commanded in person and
directed every movement of his we'll disci
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

EXTRAORDINARY PRoDUCT.-Mr. Fergus
son last week gathered, as the product OF
two grains of whea, on Captain Brooks's
Mount Calver, farm, $40 grains-one yield
ing 1926, the other 224 grains. Several
stocks of this wheat sent us measured SIX
feet, and we counted eighteen stems from
one root, and nineteen from another.-IuarI'
boro' Gaz
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

HENRY CLAY BAPTIzED.-We learn from
a correspondent of the Baptist Banner, that
the Hon. Henry Clay was baptized on the
22d ult, in one of the beautiful ponds Oh
his own estate, near Lexington. He united
with the Episcopal church, but demanded
immersion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY Is, ls47.

We feel it our duty, as the sickly season
approaches, to caution our village folks lo
see we'll to having their premises cleared Of
every thing likely to produce disease
Rank weeds, kitchen offal, manure piles, sc
should not be suffered at this season to re-
main upon the lots in the village. We hope
every householder will take this hint, and
see that lime is afterwards freely used a
bout the yard and cellar of his dwelling
1t is duty each one owes to see that pre-
caution is used to preserve the health of the
community.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

APPoINTMENT.-Wel learn from Annapo-
lis that the Governor has appointed Col.
VIM. R. Stuart to the office of Commission
err of State Lotteries, in place ofJudge James
Harwood, deceased-Pairiot
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

\ EXPORTS OF BREADsTUFFs Since FRI
day of last week there have been shipped
from Baltimore, for different ports in Eu-
rope and the West Indies, the following a.
mount of breadstuffs, viz:
Flour, 1928 barrels.
Corn meal, ],44l
Wheat, 5000 bushels.
Corn, a. 54 {"
The receipts Of -four in the same time
amount to 1868 barrels, thus showing an
increase of 3,Ol6 bbls. over the exports.
The stock of flour now on hand, of every
description, sold and unsold, in the city of
Baltimore, is estimated at about 10000 bar
reIs. This estimate is based upon calcu-
la,ion made by several dealers we'll acquaint-
ed with the market, and we think will vary
but little from the actual amount.
There may be over or under the above
estimate; the sum total may probably be
larger, as the stocks of several small dealers
were not taken into account.
There are now eleven vessels loading for
different foreign ports.-Patriot.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

THE CROPS OF WHEAT.-Two weeks
ago we stated that we had read in the papers
or otherwise ascerlained, we had no doubt
that the wheat crop of this country would
be full average crop. From the splendid
Gather for harvesting, and further accounts
since, we now have no doubt that the whea,
crop will be above an average in quantity.
and unsurpassed in quality. The grain is
very superior.-.Nizes' Register.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

The meeting held in Hagerstown on Sat-
urday last, in relation to the death of James
H. Kennedy, in Carlisle, was numerously
attended. Gen. 0. II. Williams presided
Several committees were appoinled-one to
demonstrate with the authorities of Penn
sylvania upon the subject, another to apply
to the Legislature for appropriate remedies
to secure the retaining of slaves escaping
from service, and another to bring the sub
jec, to the notice of Congress. The Torch
Light says the proceedings of the meeting
were characterized by feeling and action
highly creditable to the town. Althoug h the
circumstances which gave rise to the Call,
were of the most exciting character, not an
incorporate expression was used, and the
whole Of The proceedings passed off, without
the least violence or commotion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

The Somerset Herald states that the Hon.
Edward Long, declines being candidate for
reelection to Congress, for the district COM
posed of Somerset, Worcester and Dorches-
ter, Md. We learn that the Hon. William
Williams, President of the Senate, and the
Hon. Isaac D. Jones, have been named for
the place.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

Gen. Kearney was in California early in
April; he expected to leave, on his return to
the States, in July, in which case he ought
TO be here by October next.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

RELIEF OF THE PooR-We learn from
the Marlboro Gazette that some of the gen.
llemen appointed to obtain subscriptions
for the relief of the poor of Prince Georges
county, are busiIy engaged in their work of
charity. About one thousand dollars will
be collected.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

ANOTHER LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR.
The Troy IN. " Post, of 9Th inst, pub
fishes a letter from Gen. Taylor, dated on
the 26lh May, near Monterey. The Post
speaks of the original letter as in its posses
sion, and as having been sent for publication
by citizen of Lansingburg, to whom it was
addressed. The letter has reference to the
Presidency. Like the "Signal letter. it dis
tinclly avows determination to be the can
dida,e of no party or clique, and in other
respects is almost identical with that letter.
1t may aid to clear up the question of the
genuiness of the "Signal lelter,'' so far as
this, that while it expresses the same senti-
ments, it alludes to the fact of his having
uniformly given the same response to all
who had addressed him on this subject.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

THE PREsIDENCY.-There was large
meeting held at Raleigh, N. c., on Saturday
last, at which Gen. Taylor was nominated
for the Presidency.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15
A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.

To the Editor of the Port Tobacco Times:
send you the enclosed the insertion of which
in your paper may prove interesting to some of
your reades. Yours, &C.,
A SUBSCRIBER.
18th July, 1S47.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

RIPE PEAcHEs.-At Mobile they are
feas,ing on ripe peaches, which are one
month later in ripening than last year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

lowers arrived at ST. Louis on the evening
of the 30lh ult. Preparations are being made
to give them grand public reception.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

General Taylor remains at Monterey In
good health, as also were his troops. -Four
Illinois volunteers were lassoed and robbed
of 500 each, on the road from Camargo ia
Reynosa. The alcade was ordered to pro-
duce the robbers or refund the money.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-15

1t has been discovered that Frey's liquid
opodeldoc will destroy bed-bugs as certain
ly as corrosive sublemate. The article can
be used without the slightest danger to the
person applying it.
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Steam Boat Company Of Georgia.

H.EISl All meichandisa designed Tor the interior Of
.(5kR3&a} the States OF GEORGIA, SOU1Tf CARO-
Ll.,A, I..lyNESSEE, and ALABAMd, sent via Sa
vanah, will be forwarded by the Steam Iioat Company
Georgia IN their Steam Boats Augusta, Tree VI commits
sion, al the lowest current rate OF r.,ght.
la addition the steam boat power ms Company already
possess, they have under construction new steam
boat unusually light draft Of water and nigh speed bum
expressly with view 10 ensure prompt transportation Of
Goods, IN all stages Of tie river iavgaion,
Goods the interior Of tie country, alter reach
ing Augusta Hamburg, forwarded Wy Tie Agents
there 10 their fiiia destination.
Shippers may rely upon having the order OF ,er Goods
careiuIiy looked To IN Savannah.
Hills Of Iadng advising the shipment Of gooda, aud n
letter advising whether insured, am, Ia what poin should
always accompany the came, on be sent by mail
Parties who re been in the habit oi forwarding mer.
chandize the interior vi Georgia by thus line, and direct.
ing TO the care OF H. GOODWIN, will please
that the connexion Of that gentleman with this Company
having ceased, all future communications should be All
dressed 10
W. p. WILLIAMS, Agent, Savannah Ga,
gEpKRENcRs,
Messrs. Taylor Merrill
Josiah Marcy n Son, ~ 81,
Goolhue AZ Company, ~ f"N'
l.. a. Brigham, Eai
lIawes, Gray a Co, Boston.
Henry Sloan, ksq, Philadelphia.
oct s-dly' octss
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BROOKs,s
BROOKS'S
PATENT ELASTIC METALLIC SHANK BOOTS
AND SHOES.

BROOKS'S
PATENT ELASTIC METALLIC SHANK BOOTS
AND SHOES.
CONGRESS CATERS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
These articles superior to anything ever before manu-
iacturtd in ins any other country, for
durability, beauty, and utility
NO. l5S FULTON STREET, NEW YORK
THIS unaue and useful invention awarded Silver
Medal (the highest premnD the last Annual Fair OF the
American nie Tor s superiority over all others offered
for competition
II as met le appreciation OF the officers Of the army and
navy as well every gentleman Of taste who ns iniry
tested value, and rapidly coming into general use
among all who regard ease, gruce comfort and drhbiliy
as desirable requisites in Their Boots ana Shoes II makes
the Soe elastic, preserves lis original ny lie
and shape and gves the hollow part beautiful and eeva
ted arc thereby allowing the heel 10 be worn very high
with perfect ease quite low, without exposing the pana.
looms strap TO injury also keeps the loot from pressing
forward, and realms II in natural and easy position
sell Boots and Shoes with this invention, in the cities Of
New York, Brooklyn, and Jersey City.
CONGRESS CATERS.
The undersigned, the first in the city Of New York to
thus Justly celebrated and elegant article
tinues 10 make Them up endless variety oi styles IN
workmanship ueqiaed, and at prices delyg competi.
ton All other kinds OF Boots, Shoes Caters, Pumps, and
Slippers for ladies' gentlemen, youths misses anu child.
rem. LohiN BRUINS,
PS-Just received, Of Russian Leather Tor Gen.
temens Boots, both Dress and Water Proof This Is
probably the first Of this celebrated Leather ever import
ed into The United States.
oct S-Iyd'
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NEW YORK HOTEL,
No. 721, broadway, New York.

j. b. MONNOr, PRoPRIEToR.
THIS HOTEL, situate in tile upper and fashionable part
of broadway lias been enlarged AZ now 10 be the
most extensive that exists
The convenience, beauty, and saubrity of Its position
have heretofore caused its ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS so monop
ozed by permanent residents Of the city TO exclude the
travelling public from participation in It's comforts,
Extensive additions have been made however, with a
view apart Tor transient visitors suits oi parOrs and
bet, rooms, to be retained at all seasons for them
Families from aiar win now find the choicest accommo-
,ations OF this Hotel constantly set apart for them and
every attention will be paid to render Il as attractive TO the
transient visitor as i has proved 10 those who residing IN
vicinity Of New York. have constantly, since its open
ing, onored with their selection, combining all the
Injuries Of the best European hotels with the advantages
Of ills location. octS ly'
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TO STEAMBOAT COMPANIES.

A.EIaI The subscriber is fully prepared 10 fur.
nish Steamboat Companies with az sizes OF
~ n piels Patent Centrifugal llowers suitable for te
smallest river boats the largest class steamers
This blower constructed upon sound philosophical prin
cpes combining great strength and durability occupying
very small space giving greater orce.to the air with
much less power than any other Fan or Blower now ~
ae without making the least unpleasant noise while IN
motion The superiority Of this blower is at once manifest
any persons disposed to examine its merits and Is well
worthy tile special attention OF all requiring the OF
Bnwers, ii is becoming rapidly in general use
in preference TO all others.
Difference is made the following steamers, which have
them in use:
Steamer Day State, New York e
Atlantic steamer, Washington, New York. ,.
Atlantic steamer, Nortiierner, do
Steamer Robert Morris, Philadelphia
TO IRON FOUNDRIES, ROLLING MILLS, &c. DC :
Tie subscriber also manufactures and keeps hand full
assortment, from No 10 No. H. and upward Of the above
Iowcrs, now celebrated suitable Tor all Kinds 81 rn
works. viz cupoIas pudding and heating furnaces ior
rolling mills foiges, smiths fires, DC.
JOSIAH KisTERBOCK,
Manufacturer and General Agent Tor the United States ami
tie Calatas, dG7 Market ST. Philad. oct dly'
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SAMUEL HAMMOND a. CO.,
tLate Benedict q Iiammond)

IMPORTERS or FINE MATCHES,
No A Merchants Exchange, lrst WllotIl s,I,.t
Ii AVE constantly hand large valuable assor,t
III Of fINE MATCHES oil Their own Importation, wi,c
tcy are now selling III lower prices tw.n Iualiy
pared) than be purchased amy dealer in New iors
wrdten warranee, III all cases, viii he given TIE pur
chaser. 7-7
3 hammond having attended solely to the repairing OF
Chronometer, Duplex and other iue Wulches IA til. a,,
hrm OF Benedict iiamnion,i will continue give his .
Ill, ed attention tI,e BUSINESS IN conn, A.
ION with his present partner whose reputation li.s ,,i,
since been etaDssd iinvg tu last ten yea,
Tor TIT trade ~ thus Ciiy
~ IA large valuable assortment Of Jeweiry, 81 /
yer Ware Once and Mauei Cocks &C. constantly %.
iliiu. l.gs.. o.,i s-,,,v
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REMOVALi
SILK GOODS.

n y. IJNDSIEY has removed TO the new Buildings No
". &c Liberty street, (fra Store from Broadway where he
IN prepared 10 exhibit, with lew EXCEPTIONS entire tir
seasDiable and desirable stock Of
SILRSAND FANCY GOODS- Embracing every va.
rety Of PLAIN and Figured, Black, CoOrcd ChangrabIe
silks
DRESS GOODSof every dorrption-plaid and fig,
large assortment 81
FTNCf car And BONNET IIBBONS together
with PLAIN colored aud black Satin and TateIH Ribns
PRINCES AND 6LHP 1I;LN1fLNGS-O every va.
rieiy and the newest styles
SHdULS Of all Kinds and qualities, including Silk
Broche, Tnibet, Cashmere Turkerr Ne, az ii. would
particularly call attention also 10 his unusually large aud
WHITE HUSLINS
And he would respectfully ask the inspection Of his oc
IN general by imsr Who are willing 10 avail themselves
IL low prices for Cash aud Short credit
ort S-lyd' ...
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HALL, THOMPKINs q BLACK,
LATE MARC LdND d. Go.

lave Just received large assortment Of Sheffield Plated
III Ware, consisting In part Of
Table Cutlery with plated handles to match their patterns
Of Silver Forks; rich Epergres, Silver mounted, with OF
without plateau; Dish Covers Csstors Tea Kettles and
Irr Tea and Coffee Sets, Egg Boilers and Egs Stanls
plain and chased Walters III sizes rom TO ~ inches
Flower Fruit, Jelly, and Ice Cream Stands, DC, DC.
IN SIL YER WAR,
The variety of PATTERNS and extent o their assortment
much be found nj Every other es
tablisneni CITY, and the quality Of their Silver,
well lie worknaishp) is not 10 be surpassed IA, Lie
United States Their assortment Of Diamond apd other
rch Jewelry, Watches Ciians &c. liz complete; all oi
which offered ior sae small advance the cost, al
the old stand No lo broadway, sign Of The Golden Eagle
oct S-Iyd'
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FURNITUKE! FURNITUREi,

A T the Second Street CABINET WAREROOMS, No lG
"A South Second street, MOUNT having large ana
splent of fashionable and well made Furniture
Oh hand comprising rosewood leeatete Sofas; walnut do
mahogany do, with plush, satin, damask and iancy han
cloth seatngs and other coverngs PLAN Sofas Of all prices
and patterns; French Arm Chairs; Ladies' Sewing Chairs
Rocking do; Centre and Pier Tables; Sofa Tables Dvas
Pedestal Pier Tables; Extension Dining and Card Tables
dressing Bureas Wardrobes, with and without mirrors
mahogany high post Bedsteads French dog cnrled map,
and cherry do; and variety Of others Secrenrys; Book
cases marble tops; mahogany Washtaiids; Hat Racks
plain and with mirrors; Ladies Work Tables OF rosewood
and mahogany; rosewood, walnut, birch and mahogany
chairs with haircloih, plush and anask seating; likewise
cane Chairs OF all patterns, with an extensive assor
ment OF every article in our line Of business. ~.
Country Merchants and others especially invited
call and examine stock Of Furniture every article
which is manufactured by ourselves and will be dispose
of ON tiie most reasonable terms. asi
. .EIs
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sUAKsPEARE HOTEL,

CORNER OF DUANE AND WILLIAM STREETS, NEW YORK.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, under the firm of BERGEN a.
Il GALABRuN, having refed and replenished this spa
cious establishments prepared to receive company
There hundred and nine apartments IN this house,
consisting dining Saloons sitting parors lodging
rooms DC The large hall may be used for balls public
meetings. Tie cooking department has been expressly ar.
ranged furnish, moments notice. refreshments
for any number persons, from three hundred 10
be accommodated at the time There rooms where
private parties may be furnished with dinners or sup
pers and the tables win be furnished with the best the mar
kel affords Liquors and wines from the best establish
mens in the city Pastry and Confectionery FURNISHED, al
every day. and attention will be spared to give satslic
ton. Men of business and those visiting The city VIII ind
themselves centrally and comfortably located, and the
prices will be found 10 be moderate. The French and
Spanish languages are spoken IN this hotel
JAMES BERGEN,
oct Nv. LOUIS GALABRUN.