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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
hood and the faithful might have had the sa.

hood and the faithful might have had the sa
tsfaction of making pilgramages from thu
remotest regions of the land to worship
at the devoted shrine. 0, tempora o
mores! There is another novel feature tt
be observed in the construction of thi:
Temple. 1t is the desire, or intention of thu
committee TO obtain all the trophies, in the
shape of brass pieces, taken in the presen
war, for the purpose of moulding them into
proper shaft and suitable mounlings fol
this mausalem-the mounting will represent
colossal equestrian statue of the hero, d ia
Imifataire. Surely
"Glory is like circle In the water
Which never ceaseth to enlarge ITSELF
independence day was celebrated here on
the 9Th inst. There were no accidents &C.
curing to mar the festivities of the day. The
Sunday School children seemed the centre
of attraction, and their Juvenile celebrations
were attended by the old and young Of both
sexes. visited the one held in Parrots
woods, on the Heights above Georgetown
and was interested with the smiling counte-
nances of the young groups, and pleased
with their happy gambols. They were
stationed in different parts of this beautiful
spot, and were spread out to the view like
pleasing picture. Their happy, joyous
laugh ringing at intervals upon the ear was
no doubt pleasing to all who witnessed this
novel, bat appropriate manner of celebrating
the anniversary of the counlry's indepen-
dence.
In the evening we had display Of fire.
works on the mall south of the Presidents
mansion, which drew together large con
course OF cilizens. believe there was every
device of the pyroteehnic art, with the ex-
ceplion of rockets. These were prohibited
owing to the occurrence of fatal accident
on the night of the previous celebration.-
Each display seemed to surpass in grandeur
the preceding one and elected from the
crowd bursts of applause bat the conclud-
ing one was chef d. ourre in the pyrotech-
mic art. This represented temple or tri-
umphai arch surmoun,ed by an eagle-in
the centre were the words "July 4th, 1876"
with other devices-in front were lamps
some ten feet apart connected by fiery
chain, and all emitting she most. brilliant
colors. The whole reflects great credit up
on the skill and ingenuity of the conductor,
Mr.. Cosler, U. Pyrotechnist, and surpass-
es any exhibition of the kind ever witness
ed. did not see one martial figure during
the day. Possibly
The kigh-born soul
Disdains to rest her heaven-asprins soul
Beneath the native quarry"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
From the New York Spirit Of the Tines.
MORE ABOUT THE RAIL.
at was an ancient Marinere. "-CoLER1GE E..

at was an ancient Marinere.'
Dear Sir The interesting artle ii
your last ''Spiri.'' respecting the Raj gives
me an apropos for an anecdote resectlne
HARRY HARKAwAY, your talented orres.
pondent from these "diggings." HTy, &C
companied by friend, was stollin along
the Jersey shore of the river oppose ou'
city, when they came upon an anciet fresh
water ''Marinere," grim and grizzle who
was sitting with his huge fishinboots
plunged into the water, bending don and
washing off his formidable cow-hidt Him
Harry addressed, in his usual confimt and
free-and-easy manner.
81 say, my fine fellow, can you ell me
where the Rail go to when they mra:e -
To whom the ancient fisherman, ithout
intermitting his occupation or loong up,
still bending down and swabbing hboots,
replies
s.They dooz'nt migrate at all-tl7 goes
into the airth! l've seed 'em oftln !pont-
ing downwards with long skinnyorefin-
ger, a la John Randolph.
''But tell you they do migrate.'
'sThey goes down same pantomr) they
doesn'. migrate"
"But tell you, Sir, know betled'm an
ornilIoiogist."
The old man continued to battle (boots,
and answered coolly-
"There's many I'D fool cs HIM
self O-hard name-but the II goes
down-,hey doesn't migrate" (Fefnger
repeatedly
Harry was taken aback, and chsed the
subject.
tsDo you shoot woodcock ?"
81 shoots 'em when finds 'em
|'But not at this season."
81 shoots 'em when | ID pses."
''But, my fine fellow, there's lagainst
shooting woodcock in New Jer' at this
season."
The old fisherman continued lathe his
boots. "There's marry law agfhootng
woodcock in the Jarseys-and trail goes
down they doesn't migrate"
"But tell you, Sir, know te is law
against it. Pm member of the ladelphia
bar"
The old fisherman continued battle his
boots. s'There's many d. fool as
belongs to the Philadelphia barut there's
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY %, 1s47

Our County Court met on Monday last
Judges MAGRuDER, KEY and GRAIN, pre-
sent. We have not been apprised of sin.
gle criminal case to be tried at this term
The civil docket we understand is very
Ilarge.
The following named gentlemen compose
the Grand and Petit Juries:
Grand Jury.-Wm. Thompson, Aloysius
Bowling, James E. Keech, John Hughes
John L. Johnson, George Gardiner, Na,h'l
HALEY, Thomas Carrco, Henry H. Haw-
kins, Robert L. Burch, John w. Guy, Tgna-
thus w. Gardiner, Josias II. Hawkins, Chas
Fl. Shirburp, Hezekiah Brawner, John D.
Freeman, Daniel Jeniler, jr., James H. A.
Middleton, John F. Gardiner, John w. J en-
kins, Sam' ]. Briscoe, Rich'd Price, Francis
Robey.
Petit Jury.-Samuel H. Beall, James D.
Gfiasnninter. Sylvester F. Gardiner, Thomas
II. E4ueieh, James WI. Du,Ci., wr.. II R-aw
ner, Francis B. F. Burgess, Zachariah Lloyd
Uzzal Nalley, Francis C. Green, George
Dent, Walter A. Haislip, John Matthews,
Shdf1eS WINS, onfard fturrgvsfe'.a z,bsai-.,.
Tennison, John r. Robertson, John r. Tur-
ner, Benjamin Penn, William Ferguson.
VIM F. Rennoe, James Mccormick, Elijah
w. Day, Francis E. Huntington, Thomas
l.. Speake.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
From the st. Lou,
From the ST. Louis Keveme.
COURT OF UNCOMMON PLEAS.
A'"pe' "T'' Indictment for 'chisky drink
,os cuooa< ing out Of jug.
TREpoRTED BY SOL. SMITH

[REPoRTED BY SOL. SMITH,
If the reader has travelled muci, in the
west, he has witnessed the proceeding OF
self constituted courts on the boiler decks
of steamboats,. It has been the iuck of the
writer of this sketch to act Judge of many
of these digni6ed tribunals-consequensly
he has been called ON to pass judgment on
many of his fellow-travellers during the last
twenty wears. In the courts here spoken Of
the jurisdiction is generally co-extensve
with the boats on which they are held, and
it is very seldom an individual is found
who is fool-hardy enough to call in question
its powers hence the sentences are pretty
generally carried into effect without resist
ance.
In the summer of 1914, when all was
"hurrah for Clay,' and "hurrah for Polk y
term ofthe Court of Uncommon Pleas was
sbegan and held" on board the good steam
er White Cloud, Captain Roberts, during
her voyage from St. Louis to Louisville.
After the organization of the court by the
appointment of Jugde, Prosecuting Attorney,
Clerk and Sheriff, proclamation was made
by the latter func.ionary that all was ready
for business. The first case on the docket
was the one stated at the head of this re-
port. The defendant Green, deck pas
senger, had been delivering temperance
lecture in the cabin, and was retiring 10 his
quarters on the lower deck, when he was
arrested by the Sheriff and brought before
the "honorabIe Court" never saw |" pri'
soner at the bar,'' charged with murder
manifest more fear than did this poor fellow
the reason will appear hereafter. The
indictment was read, charging him, the sale
Green, being at the time member of tenn
perance society, with having, "with malice
afore,hought," drank whiskey out of a jug
contrary to the dignity of the temperance
cause, and the interest OF the bar keeper Of
the White Cloud &C., SC.
"Prisoner, you have heard the charge
Are you guilty, or not guilty -
IN OF guilty >" replied the trembling Greer
-".hat is, not rery guilty did take a little
bit Of
"Prisoner, answer distinctly to the charge
Are you guilty, or not guilty %
"Is there airy lawyer aboard - asked TIT
defendent, looking feariully around al IN
crowd.
eyes," replied the Court ".here are an,
number of them on board, going to tn
Wing Convention at Nashville. You ar
entitled to counsel, and the Court assigns
you L. By, Esq; so you can unboson
yourself to him.
The worthy gentleman named readily ac
cepted the appointment, and, jury bell"
empanelled, the trial commenced.
The prosecuting attorney (who was NJ
: other than my friend Col. A. B. C-rs
the well-known apostle oftemperance) mad
a splendid ''opening" He insisted that in
temperance was the unpardoned sin, and de
manded that the jury, if convinced of tn
; guilt of the accused, should infict the Sc
verest punishment known to the law.
= G'he evidence all went to show that tn
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accused had certainly committed the damn
ing deed-he had most surely drunk whis
key-more than that, he had drunk it GU
of jug! There was no getting round it.
or over it, or under it-drunk he had-he
had drunk whiskey-and-out-o
jug!
The counsel for the prisoner, finding the
fact could not be cont Diverted, endeavored
to justify and went into a lengthy argu-
ment to show that the greatest men in an
cient and modern times had been and mere
drumkards that the greatest literary efforts
had been inspired by the wine-bottle; and
so far from the defendent being blameable
for what he had done, he was deserving OF
the highest commentator.
A reply from the prosecuting attorney
closed the case, and the jury were about to
retire to the pantry, to deliberate on their
verdict when the defendant addressed the
Court:
"May it please your Honor, want to say
few words, if you've no objections.''
'By all means-you shall be heard. The
defendant has right to be heard by him
self and counsel; proceed"
The defendant trembling from head to
foot, mounted chair, on The intimation of
the sherif,) and spoke as follows:
sinister Jud &c, and gentlemen of.he jury,
| want to say this much am guilty; !
don't justify the drinking of the whiskey,
don't tried to persuade my attorney not
to make that sort of a defence, but he acould
do it. drunk little whiskey-bul took
II for medicine, as have proved to you by
the doctor who prescribed it. know l've
done wrong-very wrong, and deserve
punishment; but beg and pray this hon
orable Court to have pity on my wife and
-
"Hast thou a wife ?" interrupted the
Court.
81 have" replied the defendant.
Sand children 20
"No; no children, may it please the
honorable Court, but my ari fe is i" a fr %
"A fx?"
eyes, fx'
"Prisoner, what do you mean by your
wife being in fix ;"
"Why, your HONOR proceeded the ac-
cused, ''she will shortly become the mother
of fa'hefless orphan, if you thro,c me oUer-
board"
'Throw you overheard! What has put
that into your head, prisoner
"Oh," groaned Green, in agony, 81 know
the punishment of my crime; my counsel
has told me all about it. Pm to be thrown
overheard, to prevent my ever again drink
ing any thing but cold water!''
FinolnS Tue Pe7.~ '-'i-," took the matter
so seriously, there was general desire Tor
his acqulttal.
The judge gave charge to the jury, full
Of nice points of law, and leaning greatly
in.,a-Ls -.,-;sanAr-W i,hant. Leaving
their seats, the jury gave the following YER
dict:
eve, the jury, find the defendant not gull
ty, and recommend him to mercy. The
sheriff to treat the jury-the attorneys to
pay costs-and the judge to fill the jug which
the defendant drank out of, and whidl the
jury have emptied during the trial.'
The defendant, when he heard the verdict
read, fell down on his knees in thankfuness,
renewed his temperance pledge, Thanked the
judge and gentlemen of the jury, andin his
w(e's name called down blessings ca the
whole crowd.
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LATE FROM EUROPE.

Further Decline in Flour and GRAIN
Money Market easier-Promising Har-
ueSt-V4deance In Cotton.
The steamer Britannia was telegraphed
off Boston on Friday morning at half pas,
eight O'Clock, and arrived at the wharf lit
tie before twelve O'Clock, bringing fifteen
days later advices from Europe. The Britain
MIA left Liverpool on the 4th.
There has been still further decline in
flour. At the departure of the steamer
Western canal was selling at 34s. per barrel;
Baltimore canal, 32s.; and other Southern
descriptions, together with Penusy lvania
brands, at about the same price given for
Baltimore Ohio canal, Cos. 3ls. Cd.
The market in Liverpool was dull at these
rates, and purchasers asking a further re-
duction. The receipts of flour and grain
were large, and the supply on hand large
for the season. Corn meal has also declin-
ed to 2Os. per barrel, with but moderate de-
mand.
The cotton market was characterized with
much more firmness, and sales were max
ing to fair extent at an average advance
VI ."' '" ooo' PoA Poohu o1 VIC Oottel
qualities.
There has also been decline of g. to IS.
per quarter in wheat
Indian corn was selling at 44s. Cd. to 45s.,
and in fair request.
The money market was much easier, and
discounts were made by the Bank of England
rather freely.
The prospects of an abundant harvest are
exceedingly promising. The weather has
been most propitious, and, in case i. con-
tinues favorable, the most cheering anticipa-
tons in this respect cannot but be realized.
The polical and general news possesses
but little interest.
The following were the prices of bread
stufs in Liverpool at the time of the depar-
ture of the Caledonia Flour was selling at
3Ss. to 4Os. per barrel Indian meal at 23s
to 24s. per barrel indian corn at AS. to
SIS. per quarter; and wheat lis. l2s. Sd.
per bushel.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

The Charles County Wing Convention
was held at the Court House on yesterda,
afternoon, when the following named gen.
tlemen were selected as candidates to re.
present the county in the State Legislature
HENRY ii. HAWKINS,
DANIEL JENIFER, JR.,
ROBERT GRAY.
The delegates chosen to represent the
county in Convention to be held at Bladens-
burg, on the 24th of next month, to nomi-
nate candidate for Congress from the First,
Congressional District, are:
VIM. W. RENNoE, HENRY A. MOORE,
GEORGE BRENT, PETER WooD.
The full proceedings of this Convention
will appear in our next.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

They have an excellent way, says Mas
sachusetts paper, of keeping the boys at
school in Wiscasset. The seleclmen have
ordered the arrest Of all boys who may be
lettering around the streets, during school
hours, saying that they must either attend
school or devote their time with diligence
to some lawful employment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

VERY CoMPLIMENTARY.-A rich lady
recently died in London, leaving legacy
to an English author of f1000, at the same
time stating her reasons, and thanking him
for the many hours Of sleep HIS 'corks had
siren her.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

|. THE PRESENT FORCE UN5l
ScorT.-As some anxiety has be
ed as regards the situation of G.
n. 0. Bulletin makes the foil
ment as to the force under his !.
on the way to join him:
Gen. Scott, as near as w
from our inquiries, had wi
Joined Gen. Worth, at Pr
About
He was subsequently join
Col. Childs, with the gar1l
of Jalapa, about
Gen. Cadwallader's colum
Gen. Pillow has with him
Gen. Pierce was 10 leave
Cruz on the 9th and 9TH,
a large train, and will have a
force of
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

EFFECT OF THE BRlTANNIA's NEws.-
The New York correspondent of the Balli-
more Patriot, under date of Saturday, 2 P.
NJ: says: ''The receipt Of the Britannia
news completely unsettled the market
Dealers are unable to agree upon terms
There has been in fact nothing done, and
will not be until Monday, when the private
letters come to hand"
The Philadelphia correspondent, same
date, says: "The advices by the Britannia,
being fifteen days later from Europe, show
ing DECLINE Of siH or seven shillings per
barrel in -four, together with a decline in
other breadstufs, have completely unsettled
our market. Most OF the morning was oc-
cupied in waiting with anxiety for the news,
and when it came to hand there were long
faces more than enough"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22
THE SEAT OF WAR.

| 1t seems that Gen. Scott is still at Puebla,
and is likely to remain there until the forces
under Gems. Pillow, Cadwallader, and Pierce,
amounting to some forty-fve hundred, shall
reach his camp. One thing is quite certain
he did not celebrate the 4th in the ''im-
perlal city of the Aztecs." Gen. Pillow, it
is said, lost number of his men by the
guerrilas, who harrassed his march from
Vera Cruz beyond Cerro Gordo. There are
again rumors of peace, but we have not the
least confidence in them. Com. Perry has
sncceededagain in taking Tabasco. We hope
the place now will stand taken until it is
peacefully given up.
1t is said that Maj ors Gaines and Borland
and Capt. Clay, with the rest of the Ameri-
can prisoners, are on their way to Tampno,
under Mexican escort, where they arg TO
be released.
There is no news of interest from en-.
Taylor's division Of the army. It is| aid
he has no idea of leaving until Sept Der
for San Luis. All the reports from p,h
wings of the invading army are so Ira
dlctory, that we have no desire Il aste
time over it. Disease has cut AM still
cutting down our men daily. s. night
thousand have died from sickness his
war commenced.
From late news from New we
learn that on the 9th of Nav ee-
ment took place at the Red Rive 30
miles southeast of Santa Fe, be
tachment of about us men, d =
Edmondson, and band of Me
Apache Indians, supposed to n
men. These men were combinl
for the purpose of committing d
on American property, and A1
vious had succeeded in ste7
from traders and others.
1t was not known how
my were killed two Anne
ed, and third was woundel
ly left on the ground when
ordered.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

A VEGETABLE CURIosITY.-The editor
of the Missouri Republican has been pre-
sented with a curiosity, which he thus de-
scrbes:
cit is sheaf eff we may call t,) of wheat,
the product of a single grain, when sown.
1t numbers 20 stalks, and contains, as near
as can be ascertained, 1000 grains. 1t is
five feet high, and the wheat is of splendid
quality. This curiosity was grown on the
farm of John Sappington, Esq, of Gravois,
who, we understand, in the cultivation of
this grain, considers peck of seed sufficient
for an acre of ground, instead of using a
bushel or bushel and half, as many farm
ers do.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

CHINESE JUNK arrived at New York a
few days since, after passage of nearly one
year from Canton. She has on board a
crew of forty Chinese men-llie largest
body of Chinese citizens ever in this coun-
try at one time.
The New York Sun contains wood-cut
representation of this visitor from the c.
les,ial Empire; accompanied by an account
OF her appearance, contents, Sc, from which
we extract the following paragraph:
She has large quantity of curiosities,
embracing Chinese dogs with ink-black
tongues, monkeys, pigeons, beautiful carv-
Ings in wood, with domestic utensils, fancy
works, pictures, sc. She carries no Eva
ter casks" that article being kept in teak
cans. Her masts are also teak. Bamboo
and the bark of trees serve for rope through
out the vessel. When she arrived, the Chi
nese portion o: the crew were in an almost
nude state; they have since donned the Nam
keen, which detracts much from their ma
"onality. They are regular copper heads,
with broad trimmed hats fitting close upon
the crown, and pig-tail queues reaching near.
ly to the feet. Unfortunately, there are no.
women among them. This is an oversight;
the women would have been the chief curl
osity. Several of the men have a number
of wives at home, and they are quite dis
gusted with our custom of only one they
use the 'horsewhip" when their seraghos
get quarrelsome-so says their interpreter.
The keying is refreshing arrival, and,
during the stale hot weather, will serve to
drive emnui out from the city. The only
inquiry now is, "Have you seen the Junk ;"
and no one should rest easy until i, is seen.
The next wonder will be Japanese Roa,-
ing up some fine morning, and who knows
but old "Chow Wow," the emperor, may
visit the United States?
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

A New LAW TEsr.-The Waynsboro,,
Pa, Record says: "1t is reported that some
of the shareholders in Maryland, whose
slaves have run off to this State, intend en-
tering suit at the Supreme Court of the u
nlted States, against the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, for the recovery of damages
sustained from the loss of slaves. This is
something new, and if we mistake not. no
law is IN existence, that will fairly decide
the caseo
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

MIR. HARPER, manufacturer of wollen
goods,-see advertisement-is now in our
village and intends remaining several days.
Those desiring substantial articles for SER
wants. clothing would do we'll to see this
gentleman before he leaves He comes high
ly recommended as manufacturer. Sam
piles of his kerseys can be seen at Mr.. Davis
Hotel.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

The Marlboro Gazette says, cordial made
by the following recipe, received premi-
UNI at the last meeting of the Prince Georges
Agricultural Society: .. b.. -..a
Put large jar Of blackberries in pot of
water; boil till the juice leaves the berries
strain through flannel bag; add spices,
sugar, cinnamon and cloves to the TASTE
After adding these ingredients, put on again
and boil ten or fifteen minutes-lhen skim
it and let it get cold. To three quarts of
juice add one quar-, of best French brandy,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

On our first page will be found the Ora
ton delivered in our village on the 9Th inst.
In looking over this address after our "out-
side' was pressed of, we discovered seve-
raj typographical errors that escaped our
notice in the proof-sheet, which the reader
will correct.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

The Albany Argus says, three or four
strawberry leaves eaten green, are an imme-
diate remedy for dysentery, summer COM
plant, sc. "Papers by publishing the "a
bove will confer favor on the community,
and save an immense amount of suffering
and many valuable lives.''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-07-22

K: McGregor, Esq, has sent us sample
OF N. Y. Genessee white flint wheat
KIND distributed by General Chapman among
his constituents. Mr.. McGregor says he
sowed ten bushels last fall upon common
land which will yield ten bushels to the
bushel sown.-.Marzboro' Gazette.
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$500
Making together
a. 100

III
So that, when he shall be joined bv the
relnlorcements that have actually left Vera
Cruz his force will be about $4,000 men,
from which, after making the usual deduc-
ton for the sick list and other contingencies,
there will still remain a sufficient effective
force for him to make forward movement.
We take it for granted that the reinforce
men's will all succeed in joining him, for
even if the enemy succeed in checking the
advance column, those in the rear will be
coming up, and when united, they will GER
ta'nly be able to force their way through
any force the enemy can oppose to them.