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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24
THE SLAvE-STEALING CAsE.-The cor

respondent of the Sun. says:
The several cases against Dray ton, Sears
and English, for stealing slaves and for trans
porting slaves, have been disposed Of finally
with regard TO the TWO latter and partially
as to The former. 1t will be remembered
tha, Drayton, the supercargo of the schoo-
ner. and by all accounts the soul of the
whole enterprise, was duly convicted upon
two cases for stealing, and that his counsel
determined to carry the case up to the Cir
cult Court, upon exceptions to the law as
laid down by this court.
Sears was then put upon his trial for
stealing, and the jures in two cases acqnii-
ted him. 1t appearing to the court and dis
trict attorney that Engllsh's agency in the
matter was entirely innocent, he was dis
charged in all the cases
The matter, on Friday. stood thus: Thir-
lv.nine cases agains, Sears for stealing :;
same number against Dray,on for stealing,
The former being acquitted and the latter
convicted in two cases. and seventy one
cases against each for Transporting and as
ssing slaves to escape. Having failed in
two cases TO convict Sears of stealing, the
dislric. attorney called another jury and
swore them upon the remaining thirty nine
cases, and the jury The evidence in the for
mer case being read to lhem) returned ver-
die, of not guilty. Another jury was then
sworn, and the seventy-one cases against
Sears for Transporting. Sc, were submitted
10 them upon the evidence in the former
cases, and the jury returned verdict OF
guilty in each case. The punishment is by
fine of 5000 in each case, and 'mprson-
men. in Jail ill the fine be paid, making an
aggregate fine of $4,000.
The defence offered to plead guilty in the
seventy one cases against Drayton, for trans
porting, Sc, provided that new trials be
granted IN the cases in which conviction has
been had for stealing, and verdict of not
guilty received in all the stealing cases.
The District Attorney declined this propo-
position. The punishment in the two con
viclons of Drayton, will be not less than
seven years in the penilen'iary in each case.
If flhese convictions against Drayton are sus-
tanned by the court above, the remaining
charges will doubtless be dismissed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

! sent time, than to lay the matter before oul
readers, leaving their action in the premises
to their own good udgments.
Bushes. Briars, Sprouts and Weeds.-
These should be all cut up during this month
it being the best time to effectualIy destroy
them. When Gu, up they should be put in
piles, dried and burnt.
Fazzowing for Fall Crops.-I. is fn11
time tha. This work was begun-when done
it should be we'll done. The ploughing
should be done as deeply as strong team
can force the plough; when the soil is stiff
after being broken up it should be rolled
crosswlse and thoroughly narrowed, as too
fine ,ilih cannot we'll be given to it. We
hold. that too much pains cannot well be
taken in the preparation of the earth, as to
ensure good crop it is indispensably ne
cessary ha, it be pu. in the very best pos
sibIe condition TO receive the seed, admit
the percolation Of the rain, and give free ac
cess 10 the air. We believe that land which
is put in such tiI,h, will yield one-third
more than lands of equal quality that may
be indiferen,ly ploughed and puverized.
Coac and Barn Yards and Hog Pens
Supply these with materials TO be converted
into manure by your stock. Earth, mould,
marsh mud, woods-le leaves, pine skaters and
mould, weeds, peat, the scrapings of fence
corners, head-lands, yards and ditches, if
collected and spread over these places will
be converted into excellent manure. Re-
collect that without manure you cannot
keep up the fertility of your soil; and that,
without you do, your crops will be short;
and recollecting these things, make it a
point Of pleasure as we'll as duty to see that
no opportunity is lost to accumulate mate
rials from every possible resource within
your reach. By pursuing course ofptoper
industry, there is no one who owns farm
but may obtain in few moa,hs a suffi
cheney of good manure to fertilize all his
COZ potato and turnip grounds. and thereby
in series of four years to 60 over his en-
lire farm, and thus keep it up to tha, state Of
fertility which ensures profit and vouchsafes
pleasure-ior pleasure ever attends we'll
rewarded tolls.
Orchards your orchards for
cankered or decayed limbs.-cut all such
off down into the sound wood, smooth off
The surface of the wound, and apply to it a
plaster made of part tar and parts plas-
,er-or one made of equal parts of beeswax,
talIow and turpen,ine.
| If there be any of your trees on which
the bark is rough and scabby, have such
bark scraped off and paint the trunk with a
mixture comprised in the proportion of l
gallon of soft soap, ID. -four sulphur, and
pint OF salt. By these processes you will
ensure oew and heallhful bark to your trees,
destroy the eggs of many destructive insects,
and greatly improve the appearance as we'll
as the bearing capacity Of your orchard, pro-
vided you occasionally manure it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.

.Wr. Editor, - The question has often
arisen in my mind, are our Agricultural So
ceties performing their whole duty, and
exertng all their influence in we'll directed
efforts TO promote the great interest for
which they were organized?-Wo Would not
the great mass o. the farming community
receive much more benefit from them, were
they to adopt different course in some
particulars?
| Assuming, what is evident, that that is best
which is most profitable, let them award
their premiums accordingly. instead of being
governed exclusively by quantity or size,
without taking into the account the cost of
production. If any farmer raise eighty BUSH
els Of corn to the acre, at cost of forty
dollars, he assuredly deserves more praise
for his skill, other things being equal, than
another who raises ninety bushels al cos,
of fifty dollars, yet it is customary believe,
to give the premium to him who raises the
ninety bushels.
Again: granting that size and symmetry
combined constitute perfect animal, should
not more regard be had to symmetry and
cost of rearing, and less preponderance Civ
en- to size, where animals are nearly equal
in that particular?
But these things are Of minor importance
considered IN connexion with the Iamenta-
BILE fact, that more lgh, is needed by the
tIIer Of the soi-lhat following pertina-
ciously the beaten track Of his forefalhers
he relies tenloId more on chance than on
science in the production ofbis crops. Now
it is greatly i'll the power of these societies
to afford him that light, SO far as practical
facts are concerned; for certainly they are
or should be, in possession OF many very
important facts relating to every branch OF
agriculture pursued in our Slate. If they
are not in possession Of them, it is owing
to their own remlssness.
Now, Mr.. Editor, what intended in this
communication to propose was !: that each
agricultural society in the State should firm
ly resolve, that no premium shall hereaf.
ter be awarded TO any individual who shall
not make written statement of the manner
OF raising the crop or animal entered, toge-
lher with fair estimate Of the cost and
that each society appoint a committee to
prepare an abstract of all entries deemed
worthy, on account Of the excellence oflhe
method pursued-and that the report fhis
committee be published, that the farmers in
general may know how these large crops
of corn and grain can be raised, with The
profits accruing therelrom, and instead ol
despising every new improvement as ema-
mating from shook farmers" ''go and do IL
kewise. ."-.Maine Farmer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24
COLLECTORS SALE.
nN THURSDAY, the l4th of September I

I'm THURSDAY, the 18th Of September next,
" between and o'clock, in the afternoon, !
shall offer public sae for cash. at the Court House
door, in the town of Port Tobacco, the following
property, to wit: tract part of tract or par
eel of Land, called "Powel's Addition" containing
81 acres more or less,-levied on and taken as the
property of Mary Mahorney and will be sold to
satisfy County Levy and State Taxes due for the
year eighteen hundred and torty-six.
VIM BAKER, Jr., Collector
First Election District Of Charles County
aug "a.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

The following are the Committees to
award Premiums, viz:
On Horses Mules and Jack-Geo. Brent,
Joseph Young, Dr.. R. FERGUSON.
On Cauie-D Jenifer, Sr, II. H. Haw-
kins, Geo. w. Matthews.
On Sheep-Hezekiah Brawner, Francis
Thompson, John II. Dlgges.
On Rogs-Dr. F. r. Wills, John F. Gar
diner, John w. Guy.
On Tobacco-Wm. F. Bowling, VIM. H.
Smoo,, Henry A. Neale.
On Corn-Pierson Chapman, John B.
Lawson, William Nevitt,
On Wheat-George P. Jenkins, Henry
S. Mitchell, Uzzlal Nalley.
On Oats-Wm. G. Robey, Josias Han
cock, Charles Jenkins.
On Potatoes and Tegetables-Richard
Barnes, r. A. Miles, VIM. Ferguson.
On Homemade Cloth and other Fabrics
DR.. Il. A. Davis, F. B. F. Burgess, VIM.
F. Rennoe.
On Butter and Bread-Francls Digges,
James F. Neale, DR.. Alex. FL. Robertson,
On agricultural Implements Jenlfer,
Jr., John R. Robertson, H. R. Harris.
On Fruit-Josias Hawkins, DR.. 5. W.
Dent, James E. Keech.
Aug. "a, ls4s.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24
The CHARLES County AGRICULTURAL

The CHARLES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
SocIErY.-At an adjourned meeting of this
Society, held on the l7lh inst, the follow
ing named gentlemen were appointed Dele
gates to the State Agricultural Convention,
to be held in the city of Baltimore, ON the
5th day Of September neat:
John G. Chapman, Hugh Cox, Francis
Fl. Digges, Josias Hawkins, Daniel Jenifer,
Sr., Henry R. Harris, John w. Jenkins,
James f. Keech, Joseph Young, DR.. Alex.
Il. Robertson, William F. Rennoe, Peter
Wood.
The day fixed for holding the next Quar-
terly Meeting of the Society is the 18Th of
November next. On the day following. the
First Annual Meeting and Fair will take
place.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

SHIPMENTS OF GRAIN.-The Snow Hill
Shield says that the recen, advance in Bread
stuffs, has caused some Of the farmers in
that county to dispose of the last years
crop of corn, in something Of hurry
Large quantities of this grain have been
shipped from that county during the past
week, to different markets.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

FREE BRIDGE.-We have the pleasure to
announce that Congress has at las. done
Justice to the citizens of the lower counties
Of Mary yland, by passing a bill to purchase
The bridge or bridges on the Eastern Branch
of the Potomac, to afford them free com
munication with Washington and George
town. The bill appropriates $4,000 for
this object. Thus our citizens will be plac-
ed on an equality with those of Virginia
with respect to the markets of the Dislric,
of Columbia, and be enabled to compete
successfully with them. Heretofore the tax
in the shape Of toll prevented many persons
from carrying produce to those markets.
where better prices were generally obtained
than in Baltimore. This change will there
fore be advantageous to our District friends
as more produce will necessarily find its
way to their markets.
The people are indebted to their repre-.
sentative, Hon. john G. CHAPMAN, for the
passage of this measure. 1t was defea tee
near the close of the session; but by his
unliring efforts, the appropriation was in.
serted in the Civil and Diplomatic appro.
pria.ion Bill, and adopted late on the las
nigh, of the session. His constituents owe
him debt of gratitude He has nobly per
formed his duty. He has his reward in ihs
consciousness Of having been instrumental
in accomplishing grea, good-and secur
ing to a large body of citizens their jus
rights. .-Warlboro' Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24
DIED..

At Washington, on the 5th inst, MIR. ENOCH
w. sMALLWOOD, in the seth year of his age.
At Alexandra, on Saturday morning last, Mr..
ROBERT B. BOYD, in the s7th year of his age
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

To PRESERVE PEACHEs.-Clean your
peaches, by pouring hot water upon them,
and afterwards wlping them with a course
cloth; put them into glass or earthen jars,
cork them up aud fas,en the corks with wire
or strong ,wine; then place the ars in a
kettle of no. water until the atmospheric air
is expelled from the jars; after which seal
them up ligh, with wax. Peaches prepared
in this way retain their original flavor, and
are equally delicious, when cooked in the
ordinary manner, six months or year ai-
ter being put up, as if just taken from the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

Sl02S Acc. SIS 04
State Tax on ditto, 25c. 2 81
ST 81
LII PERSONS INTERESTED TAKE NO
N TICE, That unless the above Taxes are paid
within thirty days from this 24th day of August,
lS4S, shall proceed to collect the same by distress
or execution, WIN. BAKER, Jr., Collector
First Election District, Chs. Co.
aug 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

SAFE Scala letter closed with The
white Of an egg cannot be opened by the
steam OF boiling water, like common wa
fer, as the heat only adds to its Grmness.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24
CHARLES COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAJ SOCIETY,"

THE Executive Committee, pursuant to
4 notice, met on the l7th day of August,
and resolved to offer the following Premiums
at the Fair, to be held in Por, Tobacco. on
TUESDAY, the l4lh day of NOVEMBER
next:
Horses and Mules:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

MAGISTRATES BLANKS.
a@The newly appointed Magistrates can
be furnished wi.hapy description OF Blanks
at this office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

IFWM. 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., 1848-08-24

in their boxes, and they held commissions
Of the rank Of captains and colonies in the
"King Of MINISTER'S" army. Many others in
the establishment, against whom warrants
were out, conlrved to escape for the present
Eugene O'Rellly, prominent leader of
the Confederates, surrendered himself at the
instance, or on the compuson of his father,
respectable solicitor. Jas. F. Lalor, of Il e
Felon, and Mr.. Hapin, the secretary of the
Irish Confederation, were also captured and
sent to Kilmainham Jail. The next day G..
Ta1e, ESQ, barrisler at law, and II. Walter
Mayler, president OF the Citizen club, were
both committed TO Newgae. ProcIamalons
were issued against harboring eleven more
confederales, including the two CantweiI's,
Darcy, M Gee, Devin Reilly, Joseph Bren-
nan, and others. DR.. Cane was taken at Kill
kenny; c. Rockford, attorney John Blake,
editor of the Galway Vindicator and Geog-
hagan, gunsmi,h, "a, Galway. Rumors were
circulated that O'Brien, Meagher aud his
comrade had escaped; but in fact, within
these few days, no aulheniic account has
been received respecting them or their
movement.
From the latest advices received from the
disturbed districts about Balingarrv, where
Gen. Macdonald has established his head
quarters, every thing continues peaceable,
with the general impression that the moment
the troops where Withdrawn, dissatisfaction
would again show itself O'Brien is sup
posed, bv the most cooI-headed people writ
ing from the spot, to be concealed in some
of the mines in the neighborhood of his lale
exploits.
Vlscount Harding arrived in Dublin on
Tuesday, and would, if necessary, assume
the special command of the forces in Ireland.
which now amonnt to at least $4,000 men
He was expected to leave Dublin for the
South on Thursday. A considerable guam
tilv of aims has been seized al Nenagh. The
search for arms appears to be carried on with
undminisked vigor; and Carrickon-Snir
and Carrick Beg, two spots which were the
very focus Of sediiion, have yielded 10 stern
necessity-all their arms have been seized
| The same resolution TO carry out the lnten-
tons Of The Government appears to prevail
| in all parts the of country. and in week or
ten DAYS from this time all the country will
be disarmed.
1t is quite evident, from all that has ocur-
red that The movement has totally failed
The most sangulne ofthe Conlederaes mus'
now be aware that there never existed the
smallest chance of successful coping with
the British arms Now that it is all over
virtually, might it no. be more prudent foI
the leaders of public opinion in ireland to
turn the direction of their countrymen's
minds into another channeI-lhe course oI
honest industry-and thereby propiiale the
Government to show clemency TO the men
whose lives are jeopardised:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

REMEDY FOR HEssIAN FLY.-The Penn
sylvania Cultivaior publishes communica-
,on from Jonah Oglesby, of Dauphln coun-
ty, stating that the best, indeed the only,
preventive against the Hessian fly, is 10 des-
troy by fire the wheat, oa', and rye stubble.
He afirms that he never had fly in any
whea, which was sown in field which had
been Just before fred over. The experiment
is worth trying, and the statement of the
fact is worth the space which it occupies in
our columns.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

CHOLERA IN ST.. PETERsBuRG.-A lei
ter received at Salem, from an intelligent
American i'll St. Petersburg, dated July II,
says
"The population of this city is about
100000 The number of cases Of cholera
are daily $50 against 1850 ten days since,
and the deaths 400 against $50. BY expe-
rimen,s made here for the past few days, it is
observed that there is but little electricity in
the atmosphere, and it is with great difficult
ty that the machinery can be made to ope-
rate. $4,000 laboring men have left The city,
and most of the manufactures have stopped
in consequence of the desertion OF the ope-
ratives"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24

uffBy a resolution Of the Committee, no other
persons than members of the Society will be allow
ed to compete for Premiums, except Ladies and
persons who may exhibit Agricultural Implements.
The Committee regret their inability to offer
larger and more numerous Premiums This is the
beginning. lis many difficulties, by zeal and unity,
can and will be overcome. Let all who approve
of the Society's object unite
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1848-08-24
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
lS17. GEORGE w. DAVIS,
TO County Levy on Real, S697
Ditto on Personal, 33l

Sl02S a Acc. SIS 04
" q 25c, 2 81
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DIED !:

On Wednesday, April 49, Of consumption MISS rhAN-
CES HOYT, aged % years ,
Funers services will be attended this rhurrdsy) morn
in At 10 O'clock at q Pacific 81 Brooklyn, at the house
of her brothern-aw, James ID Hat. Her remains Will
he taken 20 Stamford. Conn. for interment
On Wednesday, 10Th inst Emily MATiLDa' lnisns
aaushtsr of William A. and Matild. Watkins, aged
months and - days. 800, ,.,..
The friend, Of the family respectfully Invited 70 81
tend the funeral this Thursday afternoon, at O'clock
from Ia Delancy-st
ON Wednesday, t9,h inst in the SD year Of her age,
Miss MARIA L. daughter Of the late Samuel Maverick.
relatives and friends respectfully invited 10 at
tend the funeral her late residences 81 Robnsonst this
afternoon. at o'clock. . .
Suddenly on Tuesday, 18th inst on board the u ship
North Carolina OF disease Of the heart, Surgeon FRED
ERICK SiCkELs, u. 3 Navy
The relatives aud friends, and officers OF the navy, are
invited 10 attend bis funeral from the resi-
dsnce OF hs brother law DR. John Seksls 9s6 Hudson
It. on Friday, 2lst inst. at u 2. M q" ~
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ruINGsIN WASHINGTON.
su,reme Court Law The Contested Eieono"
Ca.c-The RecaptHred -inves-Ihe ioo' 49,
.-..-.s-ort.rre a The Tribune

Correspondents Of The Tribune
wAsHiSoruS, TUESDAY, APrii Is.
Il, the senate after debate The bill - extend me
tern, Of the Supreme Court was again voted Gown
= We are y have no extra session. The Oil hAd
80, ,assed the House There were many
Senators absent
r. tho Hoa.e Mr.. GiDDIsGs made an effort to
..va Committee Of Inquiry appoint On me
Slave Case which is now creating 50 m1cn excite
nan, The Rule. could not be suspended to enter
tain the resolution
The Contested Election case came up 70
ssveraI speeches were made tor the several claim
,ot. Mr. DUER OF n Y. made an able speech N
favor n Col MosRor think the Colonel VIII get
the .esa He was willing 70 have It referred again
70 the people but the hsco Focos Just now DO n /
.sa,n 10 like Al sppeal % the people
Some seventy three slaves ito whom / nave Al
rea1y referredl were brough. back to-day to this
CITY They had attempted % escape N me schooner
Peqyl OF Philadelphia. The vino WAS against
,bsrn and they had 20 cast anchor, when the steam
boat In pursuit overhauled them. The captain ana
his assistant with the slaves were taken TO JAIL.
A large mob gathered around them, and several AZ
tempts were made 70 Kill the captain IN tue street
One man made plunge at him with & Dig smile
and cut bis earl A carriage was hnaily obtained
and the officers with their prisoners ssCspeu rum
the crowd 10 jail
The negroes will be sold and sent South. have
been told that the first man 10 sell one OF these
noor fellows was a distinguished clergyman OF this
cityl shall not mention bis name TIL Try 10 ma
out correctly.
An officer high in power under Polk, when asked
today to assist in hunting up the avs IN reference
TO this case, coolly replied, The first volume OF
Lvnch" Would yOa believe II that he 70 from
New York
The Office Of the National Era vas threatened
;o-dsy. Quite q crowd assembled around II 10
night Ii vas said the windows were smashed IN
The bells are ringing fire alarm as write mid
night These facts and this whole affair will al
ford matter for serious consideration
One of the Cherokee Delegation, now In the
city informs me that tornado visited that region
on the Goth ult. Among other injuries, seminary
was blown down and several persons injured.
p 8. The fire is large one opposite WIZARD
Hotel.
The Era Office is in different part OF the city
RICHELIEU.
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baltimore Wing Convention.

The Wings Of Baltimore held Convention IN
chat city on the evening OF the 18th inst to appoint
Delegates to the State Convention. JoHS q. Proud
Esq. presided, and among the resolutions passed
were the following:
Ro!red That the opgtrisd and falling patriot
i,u unexcelled sistetmsnship. aud distinguished public
services Of the head and leader Of the Wing party
HgNRY CLAY. have seated him more deeply and hTmy
In he affections Of MS county than any other citizen
Of the Republic ,,,,--
Rssolred That this Convention, confidently believing
that msjorty Of the people Of the United States ere
ready and anxious to DO justice 20 HENRY CLAY snd
fhro1sh him TO endorse the principles sud policy 81 the
Wink party hereby declare that he IL their rH choice IS
The Wing candidate for the Presidency 81 the ensuing
election ,,,-.-.
Rssoi1sd That this Convention In elecng Delesaies to
the STATE Convention viii select such persons only rs
will vote for aud urge the appointment OF Delegates ~
that body 10 he National Convention, whose sentiments
aod views are idencA with hose expressed 10 the fore
going resl lutions.
The Convention then on motion proceeded 20 nominate
Delegates 20 represent city In the STATE Convention
The names Of large number Of gentlemen were pro-
posed 70 IN. Convention but the hour being late, mouou
made 1urn until Ihur.dsy eyenins next and the
Convention adjourned accordingly.