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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28
MISCELL A n EOUS.
From Chambers Journal.
THE FISHERS WIDOW.

In the early part of November, 1S4-.
during one Of those short bnt violent gales
of such frequent occurrence on the north
cas-, coast of Scotland, an event took place
which is unhappily so common on our sior-
my shores as 10 create but passing sensa-
ton, unless circumstances arise to bring il
more Immediately under our view. The
facts where these -
Early in the morning, boat manned by
five of the .'fsher folkn o., father and
four sons, went two or three miles du, to
sea, in pursuance of their constant occup-
alton after the close Of the herring season.
fishing for haddock, whiting, etc. There
was a stiff breeze blowing from the north
west-bu, such as these hardy men have S"
often too careless Of lis danger-and Moth
ing appeared To threaten a storm. However.
with The sun, as is frequently The case, rose
the wind; and with the wind. in space of
time incredibly short to those who have moi
witnessed it., rose the wild waves, rolling
III with q deairning sound upon the IRON
bnnnd coast, which speedily became encir-
cled bv bel, of while surf, reaching many
yards out from the shore, and amid which
j, was impossible for boa, 10 live. The
fishers perceived the change in The weather,
and differed in opinion as to The course they
should adopt. Some were for remaining on
the open sea, where, unless The storm be-
came very severe, they were in comparative
safety 'bH. the old father and his youngest
and lavarite son urged their immediate re-
turn. as the season was too far advanced TO
permit Of any certain reliance on the vari-
Gus prognos,cs, SO well known to the fish
ers of the coast, which seemed to announce
that the gale would have but a short dur
alton. Their counsel carried the dav, for
all loved and respected their father; and
young George, the only one OF tie brothers
who had wife and children, represented
tina. it was due to the helpless ones Deepen
dent on him To ran no avoIdable risk. So
the boats head was turned to land, and the
furions gale urged her EDWARDS with fearful
speed. Yet 10 this the hardy men were we'll
accustomed and they guided her safely, 81
as 10 avoid the breaking waters, till they
reached the entrance Of the bay in which
the town Offs situated, and which by
this time presented an appalling spectacle
indeed TO those who knew their only chance
of life lay through those furious and foam
ing waters.
SulI they held on their course, and the
little vessel rode CALAMITY; FIVE minutes
more of their swift and periIous career,
and the harbor would have been gained
Blu, i. was not so to be. Rapidly they neared
. dark and dangerous reef of rocks in The
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

Mrs. FRY's RULEs-First, never lose
any time; do not think that lost which is
spent in amusement or recreation, some
time every day: bu. always be in the habit
Of being employed. Second, never err the
leas, in truth. Third, never say an ill thing
of any person, when can say good thing
Of them not only to speak chari,ably, but
feel so. Fourth, never be irritable or un-
kind TO any body. Fifth, never indulge in
Injuries that are not necessary. Sixth, do
all things with consideration, and when my
path to act right IS more difficult, feel conf
dence in that power alone which is able to
assist me, and exert my own powers as far
as they 60.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

CAUTION TO FARMERs.-Tn Bucks coun-
~, Pa. last week, a farmer lost his stock
of ten fine head of cows. .-.
They had broken into his corn field and
eaten heartily of the growing corn, when
their trepass was discovered by some Of the
family and they were driven into another
field in which there was an abundance Of
water. The cattle being feverish from the
large amount Of corn they had eaten, imme-
diately drank freel v of the water, and in a
shor, lime the whole of them were dead
Cattle are often killed by eating green corn
fodder. Farmers should exercise a great
deal of care in this particular.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

"Does your arm pain you much, sir 80
asked young lady of a gentleman who had
seated himself near her in mixed assem-
bly,, and thrown his arm across the back of
her chair and slightly TOUCHED her neck
mo, miss, it does not; but why do you
ask ?" 81 noticed it was considerably out
of place, sir" replied she; .'tha,'s ALL" The
arm was removed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28
P O E T R Y A..
MY RESTING-PLACE.

BIZ GEO. W. DEWEY.
WHEN am dead,
Place no stone above my breast,
But, rather, let my ashes rest
Beneath the aspen's shade,
For, like that tree, my spirit played,
BY pain or pleasure lightly swayed,
oft varying from sun to shade;
Then place no stone above my head,
When [ am dead.
Perchance some friend, with pilgrim pace,
May wander to my resting-place,
And read, from memories in the heart,
What no inscription could impart.
When I am dead
Then place no stone above my head.
Oh, lay me where the buds shall bring
The earliest perfume of the spring.
Were violets >hall watch and weep,
Through starry vigiIs, DER my sleep:
While, in the grave-yard's dewy damp,
The glow-worm burns her funeral lamp,
Until the flowers, that sleep all night,
Take up the morning watch of light;
And, perching on the dropping limbs,
The birds come chanting early hymns;
Or, with low, melodious tune,
Charm all the sultry breath ofnoon-
And, with the beauty oftheir lays,
Make joy throughout the sunless days:
Or when, within the twilight gray,
No football cheer the lonely way,
Beneath the signing aspen there,
The murmurs of the vesper air
May breathe, above the lowly spot,
The dirge by friends remembered not,
When am dead!
Then place no stone above my head,
But only let the aspen's shade
Betoken where my dust is laid,
When | am dead.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

BoTHERING HIM.-A country girl riding
past turnpike gate wilhou. paying the
usual fee, the tolman hailed her and de-
manded it. She asked him by what aulho-
ri,y he desired toll Of her; he answered,
The sign would convince her that the law
required six cents for man and horse
"Well," replied the girl, this is woman
and mare, therefore you have nothing to
expect !'-and she rode of, leaving hin,
the laughing-stock of the bys.anders.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

allow is your wife to-day ?" said friend
Of ours to French gentleman. ooh !moche
de same" said he ''she is no better; and
am fraid ver little waas. If she is gon to
die, wish she would do it soon; feel so
unhapie; my mine is so moche unsettled
Wen she die, shall not be so muche dis
satisfied -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

"WHAr DID HE SAY, L1DDY."-Good old
Mrs. Call was quite hard of hearing, being
somewhat advanced in years. Her daugh-
ter Lydia was bonnie lass, who loved
good time and knew we'll how to get it up.
lydia had arranged jnnket, and the y Dung
men and maids were all on hand; among
The rest was the General, then one Of 'em.
In the midst of the fun in popped old dea-
con L. to see how the widow Jared. This
was wet blanket upon the merrimen,. and
the deacon he hung on, till Lydia was all
on. Of patience. She KEEP. wishing and
wishing he would 60, but still he sat chat
ting with the widow on things above and
things below, but by and by he gets up to
depart.
ooh Deacon, deacon!'' said Mother Call,
"don't think of going before TED Oh do
STOP TO tea, won, you!"
The deacon so strongly urged. replied,
"WeIl, rather think will, as the folks will
not expec, me home befne dark"
"Wha. did he say, Liddy ?" said the wi
dow.
lydia had ready answer-"he says he
will not to-day. as the folks expect him
home before dark! why how deaf you do
grow, mother"
"Oh, we'll, come some other day Deacon,
now do, won, you:" said Mother Call as
she bowed The deacon out.
"Smart gal, that" said the Deacon as he
trudged along home, ''she'I find her way
through, I'll warran,."-Spirit Of Times.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

SHAKESPEARE was the man, who, of all
modern and ancient poets, had the largest
and most comprehensive soul. All tho
images Of nature were still present to him,
and he drew them, no. Iaboriously, but
luckily. When he describes anything, you
more than see lyon feel j. too. Those
who accuse him TO have wanted learning,
give him the greater commentator. He
was naturally learned; he needed not the
speclacles Of books to read nature; he
looked inwards, and found her there. I
cannot say he is everywhere alike; were
he so, ! should do him injury to compare
him with the greatest Of mankind. He is
many times fat, insipid; his comic wit de-
generating into clenches, his serious swell
ling into bombast. But he is always great
when some great occasion is presented to
him; no man can say he ever had fit SUBJ
ject for his wit, and did not then rise him
self as high above the rest of the poets,
Quantum lenta solent inter viburna cupressi.
The consideration of this made Mr.. Hales,
of Zion, say, that there was no subjec. of
which any poet ever writ, but he would
produce it much better done in Shakespeare;
and however others are now generally pre-
ferred before him. yet the age wherein he
lived, which had contemporaries with him,
Fletcher and Jonson, never equalled them
10 him in their esteem. And in the last
kings court, when Ben's reputation was a.
highest, Sir John Sucking, and with him
| the greater part of the con.iers, set our
Shakespeare far above him.-Dryden.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

An admirer Of distinguished clergyman,
twenty years since, remarked in his praise,
that "President Holley was an excellent
preacher-he never pu. any religion or po-
lilics into his sermons"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

TAKING A SHOWER BArH.-Doctor.-
Well, how did your wife manage her show
er bath, deacon? Deacon-She had real
good luck. Madame Mood told her how
she managed. She said she had large
oiled silk cap, with cape to ii, like fire.
mans that came all over her shoulders,
and Doclor-She's fool for her pains
THAT'S not the way. Descon-So my
wife tho'i. Doc,or-Your wife did nothing
of the sort. hope. Deacon-Oh, no, doc
tor. she used an umbriIly. Doctor-Wha,.
used an umbrella, what the mischief good
did the shower bath do her? Deacon
She said she felt bel'er. Her clothing did
no. get we. mite. She GO, under the UNI
hriIv for half an hour, till all the water had
triokIed of, and said twas cool and delight
full, and just like leele shower bath in
summer. Then she took of her things
and rubbed herself for half an hour AFTER
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

What tree is that which has neither root,
branches nor foliage, and yet annually bears
upon its leaAess summit the most beautiful
lovely, and estimable flower in the whole
universe: A lady's saddle-tree, to be sure.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

ENERGY OF MINp.-Energy is everything.
How mean thing is man with little motive
power! All the abilities nature has given
him lie useless, like great and mighty
machine, ready at every point for useful &C
ton. but not wheel turns for want of a
starting power. A great man is like great
machine. He has great power to Sc. in
motion the various and immense projects
which he has in hand; LILLE motives can
neither start nor stay him, they may Sc, IN
motion the powers fan ordinary man, and
render him respectable, nay, even beau.
liinI piece Of mechanism, but never mag
ni6cenl one.
Yet there is one thing which renders
man supremacy above the machine. By The
working Of his own mind he can improve
and exal. himself; by directing his eye to
what is great and good he may become so.
II, then we become wha, we wish 10 be.
what high objects should we aim at and
what resolu,e and energetic efforts should
we ever be making to attain them!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

"Good things are never seen in their full
beauty ill they turn their backs and be
going away The fox would not have
cried sour grapes if the grapes had no. been
removed from his reach by dispensing
hand. Isuch case he would have been clam
orous in praise Of their sweetness,a and would
have ascribed all the sourness to the evil
minded person Withholding them.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28

One Of the favorite thoughts Of the hu-
man mind is the early doom of excellence.
SophocIe< has it, and one of his characters
depIores tina, the Tr"jan wars have passed
away while Thers,es survives. Shakes
peare says, "This sorrows heavenly, it
strikes where it does love-" another poet,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-06-01
A Tough Customer.

The toughest customer know, is old
Billy r. who lives on the Tennessee Riv-
err, 'some,char' on the rapids known as
Muscle Shoals. He is the hero of a hun
dred fights. both with bar and other
'varminls,' and with human crltter.' Al.
though past fifty. yet he appears as hardy
aud active as ever.
Well, one aighl at "Possurn Supper, -
1--WE dout get oysters there oflen) where
most of US boys were congregaled, the
conversation happened to turn upon this
old fellow, and one Of our party, the best
man among US, offered to be, "ten spot"
he could knock Old Billy over with blow
from his fist. The bet was accepted Sin
course" and he was to try it the first op.
portunity. One was not long wanting
An ilinerant chronological lecturer hap
pened along, and everybody, including
Old Billy, attended The lecture, which was
held in a building. used for a meeting
house, school house and town house. Our
"striker" stationed himself near Billy, vino
was standing near the door, and pu, one
of his friends near the chandelier which
consisted OF six lallow dips stuck in holes
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a9oltttral.
General SCOTS Letter.
MEXICO. Februar,

MEXICO. February "a, l84S.
SIR:On the 18Th, received your two
letters Of the 18Th utimo, and Immediate
Iy issued the general order No. SO "a copy
enclosed), devolving the command of the
army in Mexico, upon Maj, General But
Ter.
As the officers detailed for the court Of
inquiry, before which am ordered to ap-
pear as a criminal, are not known to have
arrived in the country, | avail myself of a
moments leisure to recall some Of the
negects, diSappoinlments, injuries, and
rebukes which have been inflicted upon
me by the War department, since my de-
parture from Washington, November, 90,
1876.
10 me, the business Of recriminaion,
however provoked, has ever been painful.
In this summary shall, therefore indulge
in no wantonness Of language, but conhne
myself to naked historical iacls-leavlng
conclusions 10 men of sense and men OF
caudor.
In the hurry Of preparation for Mexico,
Comfy four days were allowed me ii, Wash
in,on, when twenty might have been most
advanIa geously employed in the great bu-
reau-hose of the chief engineers, chief
ordnance, chief qnartermaster, and chief
conmissary Of subslsence) ! handed to
YOU written request, that one of three Of
our accomplished captains, therein named,
might be appointed assis,an, adjutant gen.
eral, with tho rank Of major, for duty
with me in the field; and there was a va
cancv at the time for one. My request
has never been attended 10, and thus |
have had no officer Of the Adlutant Gene
rails Department with me in the campaign.
Can another instance be cited y! denying
10 general-in.chief, in the field, at the
head of large army-or even small
one-the selection of his chief Of his staff
tina, is, The chief in the department OF
orders and correspondence
Early in the following January, | asked
that a general court martial might be APP
pointed on the part OF the President, for
the trial Of two officers, (named by me,
for conduct each had committed that en-
dangered, in high degree, the success
Of the impending campaign; and | spe.
cially referred to the anomalous and fatal
act of Congress. inlay 90, 1880, which
prohibited me. as the "accuser or prose-
cutor," from ordering the court for the
trial of the cases. My application has
never been noticed This neglect alone
ought to have admonished me that | had
no hope of support at Washington, in any
attempt | nigh, make (against certain
officers to maintain necessary disc pIne
in the army | was about to lead into the
field | lel, Washington highly fatlered
with the confidence and kindness the Pres
ident had Just shown me, in many long
personal intervies on military matters. -
For more than two months my expressions
Of gratitude were daily and fervent, nor
were they less emphatic towards the head
of the War Department. Proceeding with
zeal and confidence in my most haz-
ardous duties, learned, January q, at
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RtSreIIaMeOuS.
A Love SlOry-The Actress.
FROM THE FRENCH.

A short time ago, charming young
girl made her debut in one Of our vauder-
vile theatres, and obtained, on her first
appearance, great success for grace and
beauty, while waiting for the success OF
talent, which is only given to more expe-
rienced personages. The effect which
she produced purchased for her an en-
gagement, which was quite moderate as
regards pecuniary benefit, but which would
assure her present success and prepare
her for the future. According to custom
one clause of the contract stipulated for a
forfeiture, in case the engagement was
broken by either party.
The managers never fail to insert this
article in their agreement with actors, and
oflentlmes The smallest salaries are accom-
panied by enormous forieilures, particular
ly when the individual is pretty woman;
for pretty women are, more than all others
subject to caprice, and they easily find
bondsmen to pay the expenses of their in
conslancy.
This forfeiture was fixed at 100000
and the young actress attached no impor
lance 10 it,there was no probable cause
of rupture on her part; she was resolved
to fulfil all her duties, and occupy herself
exclusively with her art. 1t was in vain
that seductive homage sought to destroy
these good resolutions. The young act
ress ,rod with firm step in the right road;
all the little characters which we're given
to her, exhibited great progress, and she
might have become talented and renown-
ed if she had continued in dramatic ca
reer
But discretion and virtue are exposed
TO change as well as the most fleeing fan
cies OF an inconsiant heart
A few days ago the young actress went
to the managers Office and Office and in
formed him that she wished to leave the
theatre.
"Wha! you!" exclaimed he, "you are
the last from whom ] expected such a
caprice"
1T is not caprice, sir.
Then ii is matter OF business. Per-
haps you have been offered an engage
ment in Russia
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LOyE.MAKING DESCRIBED.


FROM FESTCs
Al things take study; what more than the face
Whether your own, or hers you look and long al
here are many ways 10 one end; here is one:-
YOU are goodlooking; but that matters little:
only peases them. To please youself
Your face may be as ugly as the -. Well, well;
tut you must cultivate yourself: it will pay You.
Study dmple; work hard at a smile:
The things most delicate require most palma
Practice the upward the side-ong glance
Now the long passionful, unwinking gaze,
Which beats itself ut last, and sees air only.
Ie restless, and distress yousclf for her.
Take up her hand--press II, pore on it,
Let it drop-snaCh it again us though you had
Let slip so much Of honor OF of heaven.
Svear-vow by all means-neyer miss an oath:
fbroken, why it only spolls itself;
Il is broken oath and moi an whole one.
Frown-toss about--Iet her lips be for time;
But steel kiss at last, like fire from heaven.
Weep if you can, and call the tears heat drops.
Droop your hea,--sgh deep-pay the fool, in short,
One hour, and she will play the fool forever
Mind! it is folly to tell women truth;
They would rather live on lies so they he sweet.
Never be long in one mind 10 one love.
You change your practice with your subject Al
Differ But yet, who knows one woman well
By heart, knows all. 1t is my experience;
20 |nhnH me Tor my lectures on deluson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-06-01

AN HONORABLE EXAMPLE. The follow.
ing we find in the Maysvlle Eagle. 1t is
related of Mr.. Craddock, member of the
KOniucky Senate:
"Sir, said Mr.. c., what I have said
here to-day has been said in rough way,
and if it has wounded any Senator, hope
he will attribute it to no unkind feelings,
but to my want of the polish of education.
Sir, your Superintendent of Common
Schools has said, that there are many men
# families in this Commonwealth who can
,either read nor write, and it is but too
rue; my OWN marriage bond has my
lark to it, and my son, who now sits in
he other House, was stout boy when |
earned TO write"
Mr.. c., is now not only respectable
snator bu, a good lawyer. What more
reed be said in his praise.
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bored IN piece of rail, and was suspen-
ded from the raflers. At the gwen signal
down came the chandelier, leaving rs all
of course in darkness. Now was the long.
looked for chance; our STRIKER" brnced
hmself-doubled his fsts-set his teeth,
and hi, Billy "sockdoIlager' under the
ear. Thi: mighty effort was productive of
a very small result. 1t merely drew from
Old Billy, a "LOOk Out, genfleMEN! Be
keerful Uhere you poke your elbOws'"
Nan YORK Shirt Ollie Times.
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Chester. VT, May 81, ls4s.
SOME THINGS LOVE ME.


All within and all without me
Feel melancholy thrill:
And the darkness hangs about ne,
Oh, how still!
To my feet the river glideth
Through the shadow, snllen, dark!
On the stream the white moon ridelh,
Like a barque--
And the linden leans above me,
Till think some things there be
In this dreary world that love me,
Even me!
Gentle flowers are spr!nging near me,
Shedding sweetest breath around:
Coulless voices rise, 10 ceeer me,
From the ground;
And the lone bird comes-l hear it
In the tall and windy pine,
Pours the sadness Of its spirit
Into nine;
There it swings and sings above me,
Till think some things there be,
In this dreary world that love me,
Even me!
MN 'trn, a,h"ih9"N'aaaS ~"
Swinging, boal-lke, as'twould WOO ma,
Far away
And the stars bend from the azure,
could reach them where lie,
And they whisper all The pleasure
OF the sky,
There they hang and smile above me,
Till | think some things there be
In the very heavens that love me,
Even me!
Now when comes the tide of even,
Like a column river, slow,
Gentle eyes akin 10 heaven
On me glow
Loving eyes that tell their story.
Speaking 10 my heart Of hearts;
But | sigh, "a thing Of glory
Soon departs"
Yet when Mary fades above me.
must think that there will be
One more thing in heaven 10 love me,
Even me!