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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
DENoG CRATIC MEETING.

At meeting of the Democratic party,
held at "Mexico," in Charles county. on
Saturday the 9Th day of September, lS4S,
CHARLES ]. LANCASTER was called to the
Chair, and c. H. SHIRBuRN and G. w. Hun
GERFoRD appointed Secretaries.
The object of the meeting was stated by
the Chairman.
WILLIAM MATTHEW'S, ESQ, offered the
following resolutions, which were unani-
s-nousiy adopted. Upon which he address
edthe meeting at length, in support of the
Democratic nominees.
- Resolved. Tha. we approve of the nomi-
patton Of Gen. LEWIS CAss and Gen. VIM.
0, BUTLER, as candidates worthy Of our
support for the Offices Of President and Vice
President of the United States.
Reso7red. That we have the fullest con-
fldence in their ability and patriotism, and
their devo,edness TO sound Democratic
principles; and that we feel assured, if
elected, as we believe they will be-, the South
will find them the men ready to meet the
approaching crisis Of our national affairs,
! and protect the South in all her just and
constitutional rights. s,s..r
Resolued, That we will not tolerate any
Interference with Southern rights, whether
il be veiled in the garb of Free Soil and
headed by MARTIN VANBUREN, or not; and
shat we will support no man for any office,
great or small, who is no, an avowed oppo-
nenl of the Wlmot Proviso:
Reso1red. That we view the selection of
FRANCIS p BLAIR as a delegate from this
congressional district TO the National Con-
yen,ion. lately held in Ballmore city, I'M
]. wise; lha, we do not hail him as a CO.
lsbourer in the present canvass; and small
aseour voice may be, we relieve him from
all of his unwilling pledges, and leave him
free 10 be en,rapped whenever circumstances
suited 10 his candour shall arise.
Resozred, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be signed by the officers and pub
!shed in the Times.
C. J. LANCASTER, Chm.
C. C W. "; is'segas, Hgseaasenn, Secretaries.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

The editor of the Maboro' Gazette is
spoken of as the Democratic candidate for
the State Senate IN Prince Georges county.
Mr. WILSON is very es,mable man, and
turns out one of the nealest papers in the
State. and should he consent 10 become a
candidate for the Senate. we sincerely V hope
he may be-D FEATED !-Leonardtoacn
Beacon.
Now that's very kind in you, Mr. HAYDEN.
But should we ever enter the dark sea ofpol-
tics, we shall take care not to trust to your
Beacon it ''hoIds the word Of prom
ise to the ear and breaks it to the hope.''-
marlboro Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

9. Resozred, That we will support Gen.
WILLIAM o. BUTLER, Of Kentucky, as the
candidate for the Vice Presidency, whose
past services in the council and army of the
United States ent,le him fully to the sup
port of the Democratic party, not only in
MARYLAND, but throughout the Union.
8. Reso1red, That we truly appreciate
the services of those brave men, who, IN The
hour of their coun1ry's. call, stepped for
ward in support Of her rights and planted
The American standard in the heart Of an
enemy's country, and clothed the American
arms with imperlshable renown.
a., Resolued, Tha, our1frIends in the other
counties of the Stale, organize for the PIE
sent campaign, and adopt such measures as
they may deem most conducive to the sue
cess Of our; electoral ticket. r.. .,. 80.
S. Resolred, That this meeting tender to
the President of the United States and his
Cabinet their thanks for the very able and
patriotic course they have pursued in sus-
tanning the country in the war with Mexico,
and the able and satisfactory restoration OF
an honorable peace, concluded at SO early a
day, highly creditable to both nations; and
also for the adjustment of the Oregon ter
ri.ory, and the friendly relations we now
enjoy with all the world. ,-...r.
On motion. it was
Resolued, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the officers and pub
Iished in the Port Tobacco Times, and the
Republican and Argus, of Baltimore.
r. T. TUBMAN. President.
NATH. HALEY. Vice President.
THOMAS HARRIS, Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

QTICE.-The Trustees Of Ch ,rlotle
~ Hall School wish TO engage Steward
to take charge of the Boarding Department
Of the Institution. The fa,tering prospects
for an increase of students and consequent
ly of boarders, together with other advan-
.tages connected with the station, hold out
strong inducements, Particularly to per-
son who hasosons to educate. The Stew
ard will be furnished with large and COM
modious dwelling, a large and productive
garden, and 10, of land free of rent. Per-
sons making application can do SO by letter
addressed 10 the Register, on or before the
last Wednesday of October next, or by
personal application on sha, day to the board
when the appointment will be made
H. FOWLERS, Register.
sao 01-t05O
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
FIRST ARRIVAL
NEW FALL GOODS.

1The Cheap Store" Alexandria, Va.
,I AM NOW RECEIVING my first supply of
L New Fall and Winter Goods, which have been
selected with much care in reference to fastness of
colour, durability of fabric and desirable modes.
For Ladies' Wear:
Cashmeres and MousIines, plain and fancy
fMohar and Alpaca Sabinets
Do do Lustres 's.=
Mode; brown and blue Alpacas, plain and SATIN
striped
Do do Cobourgs and Eolions
Silk and ooI Plads and Brocades
French and English Ginghams
A very large assortment of Calicoes, re,u cheap
Plain and plaid Cambrc Muslins, 10 cts.
Long and square Shawls, Terkerra, Blanket and
Broche do ee- se
Rich Lustre, black; Taffeta Silks for vizettes
Gloves, Hosiery, Ebands, Laces, Edgings, Trim
Chdrens Zephyr Goats and Hoods.
For Gentlemen:
French and English Cloths, woo-dyed, from SLIPS
upwards o.:
Plain and fancy Cassimeres
Tweeds, Casinets and Kentucky Jeans
Silk, Satin, Broche and Valencia Vestings
Cravats Collars, Bosoms, Scarfs, Stocks and Sus-
penders
Lambs wool Shirts and Drawers red and white
For Servants Wear, Housekeeping
Materials, &C.:
Fued Cloths, Kerseys end Lindseys, 81, Ga
Domestic Paids and Gnghams
Osnaburg and Mariners Shifting
Bleached and brown Shrting and Sheeting Cotton
Heavy Twills and Begging
Plain and Iwed, FanneIs
Blankets and Marseies Counterpanes
Tickings, Checks, Furniture do, Damask Table
Linen and Cotton Diapers Napkins, Towelings
Cotton Yarns, Batting, Wadding-
Together with many other goods not enumerated,
all of which have been purchased at anprecedently
lo,v prices, and am~exceedingly anxious to make
saes will sell at small advance would there
fore respectfully ask call from my friends and
dealers generally. To those who find 1t inconve-
nent to visit town to make their purchases would
say, Send me your orders, and pledge myself to
send goods OF the best fabric at the lowest market
prices. G. K. WILMER,
Opposite the Marshall House. King street.)
ALEXANDRIA, Sept %, lS4S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

MARYLAND STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
The organization of State Agricultural
Society in. MARYLAND, which was recently
effected, is destined, we hope, to mark an
era in the agricultural progress of our State
and section. There is now throughout the
country degree ofinterest felt in the subject
which is likely to ensure earnestness, perseve-
rance and success to any well directed ef
fort in the. way ofagricultural improvement;
and with regard to the movement now made
by the farmers and planters Of Maryland it
is secured against failure blythe combination
of no ordinary amount of practical and
scientific knowledge, and of men of charac-
ter, intelligence and means. f.
State Agricultural Fair is to be held in
this city on the 9th and 10Th of November
|next-iniended to be the first Of an annual
series. We call attention to it at this time
because the Society, bu. recently formed
and not yet prepared for efficient action,
will need the aid Of the public in the
procuring of funds necessary to make the
proper arrangements for the Fair. it was
deemed highly important that a Fair should
be held this Fall, and it is equal Y. important
now that it should be full and successful
one. Should this first experiment 90 OF
we'll, the annual Fairs of The State Aericul-
tural Society will become the great events
of the year. drawing to our city from all
parts of the State and the surrounding coun
try, crowds Of substantial farmers with the
choicest specimens of art and industry as
applied to agriculture, anf, the finest samples
of our agricultural staples, fruits, vegetables
and animals -. -
We are requested to, state that subscrip-
ton lists for contributions to the above
named fund will be lef, a, the office of the
with the Treasurer Of the Society, GEORGE
M. GILL, Esq-.American
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
NOTICE.

WAS committed to the Jail of Prince
w Georges county, on the 2Sth August
last,a negro man who calls himself HENRY
DIXON. He is about 80 years old 5 feet
6 or 8 inches high; moi very black, and is
slender built He says he is free and came
from Montreal. Canada-was once waiter
in the ST. Johns hotel at that place, and is
known to the Governor General says he
was on his way to Washington city, and
thinks he is known by Mr.. Featherstonaugh
of that place. He was committed under the
act supplementary to the act of 1881, chap
ter 1923, entitled an act relating to free ne
groes and slaves. The owner of the above
negro, if any, will come forward, prove pro-
perty, pay charges, and take him away;
otherwise he will be dealt with according
to law. JOHN X. BADEN. ohE.
sept. l-3w.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

A despatch from Cincinnati to the Patriot,
states that the steamer Concordia, of Mem
phis, while running down the river burst her
boiler at Plaquemine, on Monday last. Fif-
teen persons, hands and deck passengers,
were killed, and many are missing whose
fate is still unaccounted for. The cabin
passengers all happily escaped without in
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
Family Coal Depot.
S. w. CORNER OF BALTIMORE AND GAY STREETS.
"a. opposite the Sun Office.

S. w. CORNER OF baltimore AND GAY STREETS.
-, opposite the 'Sun Office.
TENHE SEASON for laying in Coal having ar
j rived, the undersigned begs to call the attention
of families and consumers generally to the superior
and popular BUTLER COAL, a full assortment of
the different sizes of which, selected expressly for
family purposes, he is now prepared to deliver at
the lowest market price, per ton Of 2s40 lbs, for
cash only. The superiority Of the Butler Coal for
household purposes generally, isso well known that
any description oits qualities is deemed superuous.
1t is used exclusively by thousands of our citizens,
by the pancipal hotels and public buildings, and in
every case is aearranted to give satisfaction.
Baltimore Cos Goal Brook Peach Orchard and
Pine Grove, (Red Ash) COAL, and Cumberland
Coal from the best veins also for sale. The patron
age of the public is most respectfully solicited ~
> ..... .-,.t.t ...., CHARLES WEST.
The public will bear in mind that the Butler
Coal is only to be had of CHAs. West. who has the
exclusive contract with the miners for the Baltimore
market.
GEO w. WILSON is agent for the sale of these
Goals in Prince Georges county.
Sept. 81, lS4S-2m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.
Charles County Orphans Court, }
September l9, 1913.

September I9, 1918. :
ORDERED by the Court, Tha, JOHN NJ.
~ LArlMER, Administrator of WILLIAM
COLLINS, deceased, give notice for the cre-
dtors of said deceased to file their claims
with the Register OF Wills for Charles Coun-
ty, properly authenticated according to law.
on or before the Isl day of April. lS49, as
the administrator vii! then proceed, through
the Register Of Will, TO distribute tie assets
Of said deceased. All those who shall not
have fled their claims as aforesaid will be
by law excluded from all benefit of said de-
ceased's estate. ........,.
Test, i. y. JENlFER,
sep 2l-3t. Reg Wills Of Chs. Co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

The MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRIcUL-
TURAL FAIR, held at Rockville. Md. on the
18th and 18Th instant, the Journal of tha,
place says, fully met the mos, sanguine ex-
pec,ations of its friends. The concurse OF
people was very large, and the stock, i'm
plements, and other articles exhibited, were
the most perfec, and beautiful The Jour
nal designs to publish the various reports
Of the commi,ees-and the verv able and
interesting address of r. J. Bowie, Esq, and
the other appropriate remarks submitted on
the occasion, and says:
The exhibition was highly credi,able to
the officers and members of the club, and to
our county. We must reserve, for more
lengthy notice, the beautiful stock and i'm
plemenls of agriculture sent by gentleman
residing out of our county. We are graf
flied, indeed, that every thing went off glo-
riously, and the occasion will be long re-
membered bv all who were present.
At meeting OF the old bachelors on the
first night of the fair, it was ''resolved, thai
the ladies took the entire shine off every
article exhibited.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

D1sMIssED.-Ths four midshipmen who
were concerned in duel at Annapolis, a
few months since, have been dismissed from
service. The names of these gentlemen are
Byrd w. Stevenson, Francis G. Dallas,
Walter Queen and John Gale.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

A MONSTER BATTLESHiP. The ship-of-
the-line Vermont, which was launched las,
week at Boston, is pierced for 12O guns,
but will carry only S4 She is nearly as
large as the great ship Pennsylvania, and like
her she lay idle and unfinished on the stocks
until he timbers were nearly rot,ed before
she was launched,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned, heirs Of The late Abra-
n ham Bowie. will offer a, public sale. on
the premises. on SATURDAY, the 2lsl day
of OCTOBER next, par, of
Two Tracts Of LAND,
called "Ashbrook's Resi- and '.Sina's De-
light" and supposed 10 contain $50 ACRES.
This Land has upon it a fine Orchard, and
it is well wooded and watered
The Terms will be made known on the
day of sale. JOHN A. BOWIE,
ZACH BOWIE,
sep 21-ts URIAH BOWIE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

DUEL AND SU1cIDE.-A distressing affair
occurred at Havre-de- e-Grace on Wednesday
night. 1t appears that young man named
Aldridge, and Mr.. William Thomas, of Har-
ford county, had dispute at gaming table
which resulted in an immediate duel, in
which AIdridge was morallv wounded, re-
ceiving the ball of Thomas pistol in the
body. just below the heart. Thomas i'm
media'ely escaped to BelAir, Informed his
friends Of the difficulty, and retired to a
room at Magraw's hotel, where in short
time he committed suicide by discharging a
pistol, the contests Of which entered his
head behind the ear, and producing his death
in few hours Mr. Thomas was young
man highly respected, and served in Mexico
as a Texan Ranger with great distinction.
His brother. Herman S. Thomas, it will be
remembered, was killed at the slorming OF
Monterey. ..-....
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

The State elections in Ohio and Pennsvl-
vania will take place on the second Tuesday
Of October next. Ohio will elect twenty.
one members Of Congress, and State LIE.
gisature which will. choose u s. Senator
for. six years in place of Mr.. ALLEN. Penn:
sylvania will elect twentv-fours member:
of Congress, and her Legislature will also
elect u S Senator for six years, in place
of Mr.. CAMERON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

JOHN JENKINS, Esq, editor Of the Vicks-
burg Sentinel. was killed on the 18Th inst,
in street fight. The cause of this lament
able affair was political quarrel. This is,
we believe, the third or fourth editor of this
paper who has met violent death. DR..
Hagan, its former editor, was killed two
wears aUO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
NOTICE..
sep 2l-3l

4 Ii persons indebted to the subscriber
I a on Shop account, are hereby notified
that all payments must be made TO him
alone, as the agency heretofore existing in
the person of Mr.. E. HATCHER is this day
discontinued. P. DAVIS.
sep. 2l-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

The election of State Senator and She.
riff for our county, will take place on Wed
nesday next, the 4ih day of October. The
following candidates are in the field : "
For Senator.
JOHN MATTHEWS, (Whig.) ~.
JOHN H. DIGGEs, (Democrac)
~.r For Sheriff. 50,
BENEDICT SIMPSON,
JOHN r. ROBINSON. .,.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
INSOLyENT,S NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors
l. of ELIJAH BOSWELL, that a personal
discharge hath been granted to said debtor.
and that the third NJ Mondsy of February next,
being the first day of our county court sue
ceeding this date, hath been set apart for the
final hearing in his case, when his creditors
may attend and shew cause, if any they
have, why final discharge shall not be
granted said debtor. '-'
w. MITCHELL, Clerk
Sep. %, 1913. Charles County Court.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

Hon. VIM. D. BOWIE, of Prince Georges
county, declines being "a candidate for re-
election to the Senate. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

ToBAcCo.-Ef1orts have been made with
in the last year to introduce the culture of
tobacco in Jamaica. 1t is said to succeed
well. and to be superior to the commoner
kinds of Cuba tobacco. 't -gs. 49,.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
CHARLES COUNTY JOCKEY CLUB
RACES.

RACES.
FNHERE will be THREE DAYS RACING
Il over THoMPsoN's RACE COURSE. to
commence on TUESDAY, the 3lst of OC-
TOBER, 1S4S.
Theamount of each days purse and the
number of heats to be run, will be hereafter
published by the Committee appointed fos
that purpose.
Bv order of the Cl'b, .-
sep Z. JAS MCCORMICK, Sec'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

We were visited on last Thursday night
with slight frost, but not sufficiently to
injure tobacco. 1t will serve, however, as
a warning to the Planter to be active in
housing his crop. We who have suffered
some of the ellis which flesh is heir TOP
during the past month, hail with joy the
keen visage Of our friend. Just think of a
change of diet from calomel and quinine to
canvas-back and oys,ers! Hail! Jack Frost!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
THE TIMES.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEP. %, ls4s.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.

IEWM. THOMSON, Baltimore, and E. W.
CARR, philadelphia are authorized to procure and
forward advertisements intended for insertion in
this paper. = =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
RE AL E ST ATE

of RICHARD B. GARDINER, widows dover
exceped,) to make distribution amongs,
the heirs,-containing THREE F.ARyuS.
living and being in said county, near Gallant
Green. One of said Farms. the late resi-
dence of said Richard B., contains 1858
ACRES. more or less, which is equal TO any
lands in lis nelghborhood 1t has upon il
"A SMALL DWELLING,
ns.,,M and other necessary Onl-H Houses, &c
The other two Farms adjoining
contains about 400 ACRES, more or less
ANY further description of said lands is
deemed unnecessary. Persons wishing to
buy will examine for themselves.
THE TERMS OF SALE are as follows -
A credit Of one, two and three years, in E.
quail instaments, bearing interest from the
day of sale, TO be secured by the bonds of
the purchaser or purchasers, with security
to be approved by said Commissioners. Up
on payment Of the whole purchase money,
the Commissioners are empowered to exc
cute deed or deeds according to law.
SAMUEL G. MORAN,
JOHN l.. LANCASTER,
OSWELL GIBBONS,
sep 2S-ts Commissioners.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

Curious RoBBERY.-We learn from the
National lntelligencer that Manuscript
volume, well known 10 persons from all
parts of the United States who have visited
Georgetown College for the last thirty years,
was taken from the College Library about
the llth or 18th Of September.
The book is Of fine parchment, is about
four inches long, three wide, and nearly two
thick, in its ordinary modern binding
Many of its pages are beautifully illumi-
nated, others decorated with rubrics and
figured letters. and contain prayers and por-
tons of the Scripture in the form ofih Ro-
man Breviary. 1t is about 900 years old
1t is supposed that the book may be offered
for sale, or some exhibition be made Of il,
and if so, those who hear of it will of course
take means to convey information of its
Whereabouts to the President of the College
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

MAGISTRATES BLANKS.
S13-The newly appointed Magistrates can
be furnished wilhany description of Blanks
a, this office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28
PUBLIC SALE.

TN pursuance of decree of Charles Coun-
ty Court, sitting as Court Of Equity,
the undersigned Commissioners will offer
at public sale, to the highes, bidder, on
WEDNESDAY, the lsl day of NOVEM-
Der next, a, Gallant Green, in said county,
all the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

TATS.-Spring style black Beaver and Plush
Ill Hats, for sale by BOSWELL 4 W,
mar 90.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

1t appears that F. P BLAIR, the ostracis-
ed delegate, lately paid visit to Mr.. Van
Buren, and has returned to join the free soil
movement in Washington CITY. 1t is report
ed that Blair says the Kinderhook magi.
clan is confident of getting the electoral yo.
tes of New York, Massachusetts and Yer
m ont, and that the choice for President will
devolve upon the House ofRepresen'atives
He is cunning fox, but may "reck on with
ou, his host" this time. '@'*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

The ORToIAN.-Thisde delicious bird, SAYS
the Marlboro Gazette, made its appearance
in the marshes on our river few weeks
ago. Gunners say they anticipate much
sport. The Ortolan seems to have been a
favorie with epicures in olden times. An
ancient poet, speaking of the man fond of
good living, saws: "."
"Cawthorn had once mind to fix
His carcase in a Coach and six,
And live, if his estate would bear it,
On turtle, ortoLans and claret.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

NORTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE-Thf
Raleigh Register contains an official list o
the members elect to the Legislature. The
Senate stands 26 Wings and "a Democrats
of which number two have since died-one
of each party. The House stands 60 Wing:
and 60 Democrats, of whom one, Wing
has since died. ...
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-09-28

DEATH OF JUDGE SAUNDERs-J Judge
Lafayette Saunders of Louisiana, died recen-
tly at the Red Sulphur Springs in Virginia.
He was a delegate to the recent Wing Ma
tional Convention, and read the exposition
of,he political views and sentiments of Gen
TAYLOR, which have been the subject of SO
much subsequent comment. He was man
of abilities, and carried with HIM the uni
versal respect Of all parties.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-03-27
SOUTH END MARKET"

VNHE Subscriber would inform his friends and the
public generally that he has taken the store OF
Mf' Gilbert Irufant on Water street, near foot OF
south street, where he offers choice assortment OF
West India Goods and Groceries, together with Pro-
visions and ship stores at very reduced prices-such
as Sugar, Moasses, Coffee, Oil, Spices, Flour Meal
Rice ka'sins,-Beef, Pork, Lard, and Butter-Crock-
cry, Glass, Stone and Earhern Ware. together with
good assortment of Fresh Provisions, Fruit and Veg
etab'es The above is offered for sale cheap
be found In this city elsewhere for cash APPROX
ed credit. JIG. DUNN.
Bath, Dec. 10, IS47. lvd29l