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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
GREAT NATIONAL. WORK.
A History OF the Rero7ulion and Lres Of
the Heroes gfIhe Var Of Independence.
BY CHARLES J. PETERSON

BY CHARLES }. PETERSON.
A n elegant valume with is fine Steel Plates,
IA and nearly 200 beautiful Wood Engravings.
"'Ths is splendid book. valuable addition
to rtale Historic Literature of our country. We are
much mistaken if it does not take rank with the
WORKS Of Irving and Prescott. p Frnnktord Herald
OF surpasses any similar work yet offered to the
Am rican public ''-.Aeal's Ga-eHe
at may be properly considered popularised
Mil tary History Of the Revolution, extremely well
and iudicious y written. NORTH .fmerican.
ss.The present work the Revolution and its
Heroes, is superior, both in extent and design, to
any that has heretofore come under notice. =
Inquirer.
"a we'll connected History of that eventful pc
Rod ''-Iedeer
'Dccrdedly the best popular History Of the War
of the Revolution and its Heroes, that has yet been
given to the cou'ry."-SaturOay Erening Post.
#AGENTS WANTED TO Canrass for the
cbooe elegant Uorh, an every County and Ioarn in
the United States, to whom the most liberal induce
ments will be offered Price only So.
Address {pos paid) VIM. A. LEARY,
No l5S North Sccc.sd Street, PHILADELPHIA.
may 2S-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
: STOLEN from the farm of the

n STOLEN from the farm of the
Sr71. 4 subscriber, on Friday night last, the
R[E7 18th instant light bay GELDING,
ca.Ae2In>s ~ with both hind feet white nearly to
the hook joint, and star in the forehead; nearly
blind, being quite old. Any person knowing where
the said horse is will do favor by informing me.
w. II. ROBERTSON,
nav 25-3t. near Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
?. J. STEER,
MERCHANT TAILOR.

WASHINGTON CRY, PENN. AVENUE.
HAS this day May 6th) received large addi-
LII tiona supply of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
embracing many new and seasonal bic articles for
Coats, Pantaloone, and Vests, such as fine French
Cashmere Cloths, Cashmcrets, Habit Cloths, Patio
Cloths, Drap d'Etes, sc.
Thin Cassimeres and Drillings in great variety;
and Vestings also-a choice stock
Particular attention is invited to large lot Of the
most beautiful silk Fancy Cravats for gentlemen !;
together with all articles for genllemen's use usual
ly kept by merchant tai!ors
Gentlemen wishing to replenish their war,lrobes
may find at my establishment almost every ching
they need. (may 25-ly.)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
The Great Convention Of Ps2rcgsa-
sers OF Elegant and
CHE p LOT H n G.,

1T PRICES EXTREMELY Low,
Is sill IN Session at The Philadelphia Ward
robe, l05 Chestnut Street.
ENHE session of this Convention is conducted
Z with unparalleled harmony, and the amount
of business done is immense. The President-P.
r. HI'2 ELLIE. assisted by numerous Wee Pre-
sdcnts presdes with great efficiency, and the 1rea-
S,.rer is kept constantly busy with receiving money
THE DELEGATES to this Convention in fits of
delight, and have unanimously consented to nom-
nate p. Il. M'NElILE, as
GENERAL. TAYLOR,
ofthe United States. IF every of the 5000
patrons of the Philadelphia Wardrobe, should vote
or him--P. r, M'Neie, will prove most trouble
some rva to other Presidential competitors.
We are happy to say that at this convention all
sets OF Delegates are received, and no-party men 5
money is accounted just as good as any bodys mo-
ney. This magnanilnity is highly extraordinary.
lie l-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.

GA general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS,
is kept on sale by E. Whitman, Jr. which can be
recommended to his customers
April 8, lS1S.-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15

TENHE subscriber having erected commodious
q Brick building Gone square above his old stand
and having increased his facilities for the the
ufacture of CARRIAGES, is now enabled to offer
to the public general assortment of Carriages OF
the latest fashions, at a considerable deduction
from former prices. All new work sold from his
establishment will be warranted equal to any sold
in this market. Secondhand Carriages taken in
exchange for new. Repairing done in the neat
est manner and on the most reasonable terms.
A number of secondhand Carriages constantly
for sale. THOMAS YOUNG.
apl 23--ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
A CARD.

A CARD.
TAMES WATSON, PLy3S TERER, from
= Washington City, respectfully offers his
services to any who may wish to have
Plas,ering done. He will ensure his work
TO be finished in workman-like manner.
Communications addressed to him either
at Port Tobacco or Newport will receive
attention. may ll-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
MAGISTRATES, BLANKS.

3SThe newly appointed Magistrates can
be furnished with any description Of Blanks
a, this office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
DR.. j. III. T. MARSHALL.

GRADUATE OF JEFFERSON COLLEGE. pa.
HAVING located in Piseasaway, offers his ser.
L vices to the public ln the practice of his pro
ession. sep TT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15

FENHE SCHOONER LUCRETIA, CAPT
Il WILLIAM FRANK. is now In complete
and substantial order and ready to receive freight
This vessel is intended to ply between Port iobac'
co, Nanjemoy Creek, Alexandria and the District
of Columbia. but will go to Baltimore whenever a
freight may offer. She has on board Captain in
whom every confidence may be placed, and we So
lict the liberal public to give share of their
patronage. For further information apply to
JAS. F. STONE, Port Tobacco, or
STEPHEN SHINN, Alexandria,
may lS-lm.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
NEGROES FOR SALE.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
AND SEED STORE.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
AND SEED STORE.
WILLIAM STABLER 81 BRO, FAIR
w FAx-srREEr, ALEXANDRIA, VA, offers
Tor sale a good assortment of Agricultural lmple-
ments, of tie latest and most approved kinds:
PLoUGHs-Ruggles', Nourse & Mason 5 ceiebrat-
ed sefsharpener assorted sizes; Hl'-sidc ana SUP
soil Ploughs Minor, Horton s. Co.'S Cast Pioughs,
of five different sizes; Daviss Ploughs, wrought
shares; Freeborn's cheap New York Poughs
HARRows-Geddes' improved folding and ex-
banding.
CUlTivAroRs of several kinds with wrought and
cast Hoes, expanding and stationary.
TANNING M1LLs-Sinclair & is, Strong's and
Grants.
Corn SHELTERS of several kinds, single, double,
for horse and hand power-Sinclalr 4 COS i'm
proved Eagle Shelters, which are much IN favor.
STRAW CUTTERS, for horse and hand power.
FODDER CuTTERs-Rogers's Fodder Cutter, ca
pable of cutting and grinding 1000 bushels per day
FARMING AND GARDENiNG lMpLEMENTs-A good
assortment.
PUmps-Cistern and Well Pumps assorted sizes,
for lead or wooden pipes. The cheapness and utlll-
tv of these Pumps is bringing them into very gene
raj USE
SEEDs-Clover, Timothy, Herd Grass, Lucerne,
White Clover, sc.
w S. & Bro wish to make this branch OF their
business worthy the attention of farmers and others
and with this view will make such additions to their
stock, as the increasing spirit OF improvement III
Agriculture may require.
5th mo I-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15
ROOT AND SHOE SHOP.
l%

F'I]E undersigned respectfully informs
n the public that he has opened BOOT
and SHOE Shop in Port Tobacco. IN the
house formerly occupied by Mr.. Barnes as
a tavlor's shop, IN the rear of the Court
House. The business will be superintenGed
by Mr.. f. HATCHER. Public patronage is
earnestly solicited.
mar 80. P. DAVIS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15

CADDLERY.-Just received and for sale a
- lot of elegant Saddles-also, Whips, Spurs,
Bridles, Martingales, Heads and Reas For sale
by WIN. BOSWELL Il CO.
oct %.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15

4 RON AND STEEL.-Just received and for
Il sale lot of Cast and Blister Steel--by
oct %. WN. BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15

\ Stocked Ploughs, and
@E=1Pough Castings, just received and for
lS aatss,E5MNyh sale Sv VIM. BOSWELL s. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15

BOOTS e. SHOES.-A lot of Baltimore city
ID made Boots and Shoes--also, KID SLIPPERS
and Childrsns' Shoes. for sale by
mar IS BOSNLLl' w.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-15

ALEXANDRIA, March %, 1913. .r
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07
SILAS WRIGHT.
Correspondence Of the Boston Post.

Canton, in 81 Lawrence county, is we'll
known as the residence of the late lamented
Silas Wight He owned what he called a
farm (26 acres I believe,) that bordered on
the village. He died in plain looking,
comfortable two-storyhouse about like the
residence Of the better class Of farmers
The first time ever saw him, he was trund-
ling wheelbarrow full Of dirt TO fill up some
uneven places in his garden. He was dress
ed in a suit of grey, considerably worn, and
looked much az you usually see farmers
and farmers sons while at their labor. Be-
ing told that he was the "Honorable Sena-
tor from New York;" approached him and
asked him if 1 was addressing Mr.. Wright.
Says he, "my name is Wright, Sir" He
went on TO remark that he was making some
improvements in his grounds and preparing
for the coming season. This, ! think, was
in the fall Of lS4I. II was near noon, and
he invited me TO dinner. The table was set
in the kitchen, where we dined. He intro
duced ms 10 Mrs Wright, who presided at
the table with that ease and grace peculiar
to persons accustomed TO polished society
No afsctation or excuses, though il was evil
dent that no extra preparation had been
made for dinner. The meal was plain sub.
stantial fare. II is impossible to kaow, with
out having visited Canton during his lifetime
how much he was beloved by the citizens
of the community where he resided; and
that without any distinction Of sect or party.
He was general peace-maker, and prevent
ed many lawsui, by timely advice given
the parties. He was appointed to, and ac-
cepted such offices as pathmaster in the
road district, school trustee, and captain Of a
company of militia. On his return from
Washington, at the close Of a session Of Con-
gress, he always had some spare funds, eight,
ten, or fifteen hundred dollars, and that he
loaned out among his neighbors, taking their
notes at simple interest. II any of his
townsmen came to him in distress, his hand
and his purse were always ready, 10 the ex-
tent of his ability With numerous and
great opportunities Of pocketing large fees,
and amassing wealth, believe he died worth
less than ten thousand dollars. Mr.. Wrigh,
was decidedly social. The young people
would sometimes get him out at an evening.
party. A great favoriie, they liked to make
him young again. In the games played he
would redeem all his pledges in as gallant
4 style as any youth in the company. Some
times they would get him in the middle Of
the floor, before he hardly knew it, and then,
dance around him, giving him to understand
that there was but one way by which he
could be cx,ricatsd Finding himself fairly
cornered, he would commence, probably with
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07

tho preuiest girl in tho ring, and proceed 10
kiss his way ont. Quite numerous are tho
anecdotes told ofhis social qualiiio ,shis kind
heart, and benevolent acts. Among our ve-
~ eminent men, probably not one dstin.
guished statesman, in the country, ever had
as few enemies as Slas Wright. He has
gone TO future world, and for us he only
lives by his example. May we cherish his
memory, and emulate his virtues-Truly NAV
il be said,
"Hc wrs man, take him for all,
We shall not lock upon bis like again."
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07
TIE INDIANA LEersIAruar.-The follow

TIE INDIANA LEGIsLATURE.--The follow
ing description Of the labors Of this body,
from the Logansport Pharos, is SO nearly
what nigh. be said Of the Ohio Legislature
which has jns. closed its session, that the
description for one would answer substantial
ly for both. The only Difference we re-
collect now is, that the Ohio Solons have
done greater injury to the state and its in
habitants, and were not to be frightened
from their rascally work, by plague or people,
or The Legislature adjourned on 18th
instant, after an extremely interesting session
including the session before and the one af-
ter the far-faped Small Pox Recess-of a.
bout eight weeks. The fruits Of legislation
learn, something as follows, viz: Double
mileage and most unmerciful scare fol the
m embers-uny quantity Of local laws, for the
benefit Of counties, townships and iudvidu-
als--a quantity of general laws, some Of
which will hardly be read, or at least lived
up TO, in half the counties in the State before
they are repealed-an enormous quantity of
of political goster, in the shape ofjoint reso.
lutions, little auger speeches, and "other
things too tedious to mention,'-a few votes
an expense of about $40, 900 for perqu;sites
and pay Of members, &c, exclusive of mile
age, which amounts to about $4,000 more
and last though not least by long slip, al
smart sprinkle Of a .fre in the rear" from
constituents generally & editors particularly,
to keep enough Of the Legislators at Indian
spolis to adjourn with the show ifnot the
substance Of dignity. That's enough to i'm
mortalizo one Legislature.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN B. WELLER,
OF BUTLER COUNTY.
TO THE PUBLIC,

We resume our duties as Editor, after lapse
Of three months. During our absence at Col
umbus. Mr.. N. Huber has had charge Of the
Venture, and its conduct by him has been
creditable to his judgment and intelligence;
n fact of which our readers must be as SEN
sible as we are. We resume our duties not
with the same hopo as when we left, for then
the boundaries of our county remained en-
,ire-and it was not then problem TO be
solved whether Putnam county could man
tain newspaper, which, since the uncalled
for robbery Of her territory, has become
question depending on the spirit, energy,and
love Of principle other citizens.
Our ability to cope with the difficulties OF
our position would be much easier was it not
thai from the press of business or culpable
negligence at the Post officcDepartmen,,tho
mail arrangements are SO i'll contrived as TO
be positive grievance ;and though petitions,
and REPRESENTATIONS Ho'o pCSh 'SPNN'~'J
made through our Congressional Representa-
tive and otherwise 10 the Department, the
only approach to redress we have recelved'
was a promise made by Mr.. Hobbie, before
he set sail for Europe, which nobody has
fulfilled. But for the fact that the mails are
SO il-arranged, we could with ease double
our subscription. Az tits, we cannot urge
persons to subscribe for paper, which fre-
ouently fails TO reach fifteen OF twenty miles
for month after lis publication.
Notwithstanding these difficulties We do
not feel like giving up at the first shot. We
shall continue to publish the Venture as long
as our means and the patronage we receive
will enable u.s. We have good prospect
ahead. Our county though robbed of much
Of the best soil il contained, has yet good
territory enough left to make, in very long
time hence, one among the best and most
popalous counties in the state-..provlded gov
ernment will only Let us alone.
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From, ,ho oAIo pr.,s.
Mr.. vINTON--THE WAR, AND PRO
TECTION.

b
When Mr., Wilmol's project for direc,
tax Of $5,O00,000 TO defray tho expenses Of
the war was first brought before the House
Of Representatives, quite anumber efwhigs,
anxious TO carry OUT Judge McLoan's letter
in favor Of direct taxation, as an ant.war
measure, voted in favor ofthe proposition
The next day, however, on tho Sd inst, Mr.
vinion, Of Ohio, insisted that they should
rctrace their stcps-and indirectly denounced
the Mclean doctrine, Of employing direct
taxation 10 oppose the war as a scheme Of
folly, destructive 10 whg interests and prin-
ciples. He told tho opposition "lhat they
bad only TO stand still and wait the progress
Of time and Of events" which he declared
'would do oil for them that they could DESIRE
He warned them "never 10 agree 10 impose
direct tax while system Of indirect taxa
ton would answer the purposes of govern
mont" and that while they "provided TO
meet tho necessities Of the government, they
should do something TO protect the labor Of
the country"
When Mr.. Vinton speaks Of doing "somo-
thing 10 protect the labor Of the county,
he does not menn TO protect the laboTer but
the capital employed by the Eastern manu-
facturers--who are at all tim es disturbing the
course of Legislation by greedy appeals for
protective tariffs and tho "indirect taxation"
of their fellow citizens, for tho exclusive BEN
eft of wealthy monopolists.
The late events in Europe, and the course
of trade for the last year, have overthrovn
the falIacy Of Home Market, and made
the doctrines of free trade popular; and on
principle the wings hope for nothing by pre-
senting the naked question Of protection to
the people, and so, on this occasion, Mr.. Vim
ton, urged the wings to "stand STILL" in ef
feet, whatever they did relative TO this war, to
do nothing for their country that would not
do equally as much TO promote the cause of
protection; by no means to help tho govern
ment excep, 10 increase expense, and to pro-
long the war.
BY this course of policy, says this mirror Of
state smansbip, "they who are now in power,
would be compelled 10 come TO us (the whigs)
and ask that protection and those rsusnurs TO
be restored which they voluntarily took a.
way.
| Here was the unblushing proposition made
that party in this country should stand stiH,
and by their inaction and delays waste the
treasure and blood oftheir fellow citizens, so
that by this means public debt might be
amassed, and the party thereby find an ex-
cuse 10 reach their darling object-protec-
ton, even at the expense of the greatest
sufferingto to their country. Infamous, and
destitute of all noble patriotism, as was the
principle il found favor with the wings, who
were as anxious to recede from, as they were
beforeEeager 10 support, the principles of d.
rect taxation, and it wns promptly voted
down.
Our reason for noticing this, is to show
that selfishness is at ihe source Of the whig
sympathy with the enemy. 1t prolongs the
war, increases the expenditure, and may
hereafter furnish an argument for high tar
if.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07
THE LEGISLATURE

Resolutions we're passed by the two Houses
yesterday afternoon, unanimously, expressing
their regret at the intelligence Of the death
of cx-Presidcnt John Quincy Adams. The
following resolution was passed BY vote of
4S TO 8 in the House, and "a 10 6 in the
Senate:
Resolpcd by the General Assembly of The
State of Ohio, That the provisions Off the Or
dinunce of Congress of 1887, SO far as tho
same relates TO slavery, should DO extended
to any territory that may bo acquired from
Mexico, either by treaty or otherwise.
In the Senate last evening the whig ma
joriiy permitted personal attack, upon ono
of their own body to go on 10 the journal, an
attack made by the contractor 10 do the state
printing, upon Mr.. Emric, in consequence
of that Senator's searching investigation Of,
and reports upon Mr.. Scouts bill for State
printing. The whg party in Ohio have pro-
fessed great desire 10 abolish public pat
ronago in the matter Of the State printing.
The principle is good one, but they have
departed as widely from it, as their tax-law
does from the principle upon which il pre-
tended to be based. They permit the con.
tractor to do the work in an illegal manner,
greatly increasing the expense to tho state,
and 10 make charges in his bill unauthorized
by law; and after Senator 10 whom they
have committed the subject, has spent weeks
in patient and laborious investigation of tho
details, and has calmly and honestly set forth
the fraud----what does this wing majority then
dot They disregard his words, and permit
an insult TO The man TO be entered upon their
records.
In the House, Speaker Hawkins made
neat reply to an unanimous resolution of
thanks. In the Sanate no such resolution
was proposed. as it could not have passed
with any approach to unanimity.
\ Both Houses met al five o'clock this NOR
ming, and after short session, closed their
business, and adjourned without day.
Ohio Press.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07

THE Power OF THE PRHss.-In the year
1871. the wages of laboring man were
just three halfpence per day: and, at the
same period, the price of Bible well writ
ten out was 36t sterling. or course,
common laborer in those days could moi
have procured Bible with less than the en-
tire earnings Of thirteen years! Now q
beautiful copy Of the same book can be
purchased With the earnings fhulf Day
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07

O- Gen. Taylor has written letter to J. R.
Ingerssll, Of Philadelphia in which he declares
himself unequivocally whig, and makes this de-
claration to secure whig support as a candidate
of tho whigs for PIesiden,-and yet he says he
will not be the "Pfssident of psrty"
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-07

TEE DrrFERrNcE.-The question "why
printers DO not succeed so wellin business as
brewers," was thus answered.: --"Because
printers work for the head, and brewers for
tho stomach; and where twenty mon have
j stomach, but one has head.'