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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-03-14

LovDoS PoLIcE-We grumble deaf at the
number and expense Of our NJ Ps but the Br'her' are
long reach ahead Of An official document enuhsd
Accounts showing the received aud expended io'
ire purposes OF he metropolitan police police ~ pe'snnu
.on fund and police courts In the year endng me Is
December lsi97 has Just been put into NE hands " f"a
men The received from the parishes ass ''eu
5 per al Tor the maintenance Of the metropolitan p"heo
6s6io and The charged To The consolidated luna
s7306s making the total charge E533696, $780, oo)
The oia number OF persons belonging 10 the metropolitan
.u--re rs 3 ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

will discountenance all ill-natured person.
alities towards our brethren, and we viii
strictly observe, in our editorial illusions
the amenities and courtesies which should
mark the intercourse Of gentlemen.
The resolutions were taken up separate
ly, and after being amended, as they appea,
above, were adopted. The report and re-
solutions were then adopted by a anani-
nous vote.
The following resolutions, proposed by
different gentlemen, were also adopted.
Resolued, That the thanks of the Con.
vention be and they are hereby rendered to
Samuel Sands, Esq, and to the officers Of
The Maryland State Agricultural Society for
the use of their hall, and also to the officers
of this Convention, for the able manner in
which they have discharged their duties.
An invitation having been rendered 10
the members of the Convention to visit
the Panorama of California, it was, on mo-
ton,
RESOLVED, That the Convention accep,
the invitation of the proprietor Of the Cali
fornia Panorama to attend that exhibition.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this
Convention be published in the papers Of
the State.
ResozUed, That when this Convention
adjourn, it adjourn TO meet again in the city
of Baltimore on the third Tuesday in Octo-
Der next, and annually thereafter.
The Convention then, On motion, adj
journed.
GEO. KEATINGE, President.
JAMES WINGATE, Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

SIGNS OF THE TIMEs.-The other day,
books were opened for subscription to the
capital stock of steam cotton factory, at
Sparta, Hancock county, Ga. and the whole
amount Of $4,000 subscribed on the spot,
within two or three thousand dollars. This,
too, in small village, which but short
time since suffered severely from fire, one
third of its Improvements having been de-
stroyed. Thus, we perceive that the South
is not only discerning the path and practice
in which her true interest lies, but is re-
solved to walk and act consistently there
with. We have reason to believe that the
spirit indicated in the action of the citizens
of Hancock county is rapidly dif1using it.
self throughout Georgia, Alabama, and
eastern and middle Tennessee. The &C
ton of capital IN this section of country
will soon determine itself, in the location of
factories at all the best available points for
water and market privileges and the busy
machinery of the manufacturer will be
heard necessarily within view Of the broad
fields in va ch the raw material is ripening
for the hahd-,Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
PUBLIC SALE.

On WEDNESDAY, the 18th day Of
" MAY next, if fair, if not the next
fair day, will be offered at the Court
House door in Port Tobacco, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, without
reserve, all Of the above described land,
except 236 acres with the buildings
leaving, according to the land papers,
495 l-2 acres.
TERMs.-S4OOO cash at the time Of
sale the balance on the lst of April
next: possession given the LIST Of Janu-
airy, 1851.
Nearly all of the fine Ship Timber,
nearly all the fine Meadow land, and
most of the fine Locust Timber and
Fencing stuff, is contained in the 495
l-2 acres. Persons are invited to come
and view the premises, ere the day OF
sale. Title made good or no sale.
CHARLES A. PYE,
April "a, 1850. Near Port Tobacco,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
OBITUARY.

Died on the 9th of April, HENRY GRAHAM,
second son of Jos. H. s. CAruAR1NE CooKsEy, aged
3 years.
Death in its visit to this interesting chld has
withered bud of hope, and stripped devoted pa
rents of an idol seemingly too pure to grow up and
remain among US. The parents of this child could
have wished bitter cup might have passed from
their lips; but for wise purposes undoubtedly it was
willed otherwise. The same qualities of beauty and
intelligence which endeared him to them, made
him fit nhabitant for a hoer home. 1t is beau
tful idea and palliative of grief to regard him as
one called early to serve his Maker-a little Page
at the Court of Heaven.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY l, 1850.

On Wednesday mex. (the Sth insD the
voters Of this State will be expected to cast
their ballots either for or against holding a
Convention 10 form new Constitution
In regard 10 this matter there seems TO ex-
ust in this section perfect Indifference or,
ii may be that the people are quietly max
ing up their minds at home, without the
usual demonstrations Of public feeling, as
to what they intend doing on the day
Of election? Whether i. be Indifference, or
the sign of calm and dspassionate delermi-
nation, we think the important principles
to be decided upon by the approval or rejec-
ton of the bill! for calling Convention
demand full and candid expression Of the
sentiments of the people in regard to them
These principles have been fully discussed
in the Legislature and reiterated by almos
every journal in the State. Oar readers are
no doubt familiar with the merits Of the
question and prepared to vote either for OF
against Convention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
HARDWARE, CUTLERY AND
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

TNHE subscribers would respectfully inform the
Il citizens of Charles and the adjacent counties,
that they receiving large and well selected
stock of goods in their line, embracing every article
requisite for Builders, Of the very best quality, of
improved styles and at prices that cannot fail to
please. Their stock of Shovels, Spades, 4-prong
Forks, Hay Forks, &C., are very desirable, being
made of the finest cast steel and finished in the
best manner. They keep all sorts of Carpenters
Tools, such as
Planes; Saws, very SUPERIOR Bench Axes; Hatchets;
Augers, best quality; Anger Bits; AIDES; Braces
& Bits; Bench Hammers, &c. &c.
Amongst their stock also will be found cast steel
mill and cross-cut Saws; American do do; Anne
cican pitt and other do; Log, Cart, Trace, Halter,
Dog and other Chains; ivory Knives with plated
Forks; Table. Pen and Pocket Cutlery of all
grad.s Razors from u l-2 cts. to 5 each; Scis-
sors and Shears of all qualities we'll and cistern
Pumps; Lead Pipe; Wove Wire of assorted
widths Cast Steel in bars; American Blister
Steel; Files shoe and horse Rasps; handsaw
Files; wooG Rasps; wood Files warding and 9TH
er Files; Scales to weigh from l-2 ounce to $40
pounds patent Balances; Steelyards; Counter
Scales; Shovels and longs, fine quality and COM
mon; Pots, Ovens, Skets, Griddles and all 9TH
err castings; Plough Castings and Screws OF as
sorted makes with an extensive assortment OF
light GOODS not usually louuu III 1ididN die stoles,
such as
Hair, busting, tooth and shaving Brushes; Comb
Cleaners; fancy Soaps; metal, lasting, agate and
other Buttons; Combs; Pins; Needles; worsted
Cords and Tassels Backing; Ink; Steel Pens;
Straw Whisps; Bird Cages and Nests; Ink
Stands; States; Slate and Lead Pencils, great
variety; Hooks and Eyes; Fishing Lines and
Hooks; Virginia Fish Hooks of superior quality;
Shaving Boxes; Shaving Cream; Fancy Boxes;
Spitoons; Tea & Coffee Canisters; Sugar Boxes;
tin Dressing Boxes; Matches; Suspenders; cot
ton and Manila Rope; hemp and cotton Irvine;
Flutes and Violins Violin Strings of the best
quality, and a thousand other articles both fancy
and staple, which they offer at Wholesale and re-
tail upon the best terms. Their motto is, ''Small
profits and quick sales"
CREIGHTON & McNAIR,
White Frame Store King Street.
Alexandria, Va, May l, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
BALTIMORE MARKET.
SATURDAY, April 27, 1850.

SATURDAY, Al rll III, 1901.
GRA1N.-We have to note an advance in the
prices of Wheat, Corn, Rye and OATS
Wheat.-The receipts of Maryland and Virginia
wheats this week have been very small, and far
short of the demand. On Monday there were sales
of few lots of good to prime reds at l0all2 cts.
Since then the occasional parcels of reds which have
appeared have been taken at l0all4 and Is cents,
as in quality. Yesterday parcel of prime red
Zimmerman, intermixed with fair good white, was
taken at II cents. To-day there is little or no
wheat offering the market is somewhat unsettled,
in the absence of supplies to operate upon, but we
think quotation of 10 to l6 cents would indicate
the present value of fair good to prime Maryland
reds.
Corn.-On Monday the market opened at the i'm
proved rates of 52a53 cts. for Md. white, and these
prices have since prevailed, including transactions
today.
Oats.-Sales of Md. and Va. from Monday to
Wednesday inclusive at 35a37 cts; yesterday at
36a35 cts and to-day at 39a40 cts.
ToBAcco.-The latest accounts from Germany
and Holland are rather unfavorable for Maryland
Tobacco, but in England prices had somewhat i'm
proved. These, however, affected our market but
little. The sales of the week have been very fair,
including almost all of the qualities received which
are now in demand. The medium descriptions
ranging from S4a6 are wanted, the very fine sorts
being but little sought after, and the common al
most entirely neglected. We quote as before, viz:
Common Maryland S3.50a4; good common S4a
4.5O; brown S4a6 and fine brown s6.50alO The
inspections of the week comprise S26 hhds. Mary
land, 1875 hhds. Ohio-total 952 hhds. The total
inspections this year 6795 hhds. against 1894
hhds. to the same period last year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
NEW SPRING GOODS.
sold low, b,
NAV /.

VIM. BOSWELL & co. invite the atten-
w ton of their friends and buyers generally to
their large and well-assorted stock of New Spring
Goods, among which may be found the following
Blue, black, brown, olive, French s. English Cloths
Black and fancy French and English Cassimeres
White and fancy Ducks and Drillings
Fancy and plain Cottonades and Ducks
Ladies dress goods in Berages, Tissues, Lawns,
Linen Lustres, Prints and Ginghams
Gloves, kid, silk and thread
Hosiery, silk and cotton, assorted colors and quality
Parasoletts; linen cambria and linen lawn Hdkfs
Brown Irish and French Linen, assorted
&c and bleached Hollands; all of which will be
sold on accommodating terms by
mayl. WIN. BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

New SPRING GooDs.-Mr. VIM. FER
GUssoN has just received a large stock of
Goods and would call the attention of the
public to them. He had intended preparing
an advertisement for our paper this week,
but customers have pressed so fast upon
him that he has not been able TO do So
Hold on little, friends, and give him a
chance to send US benefit!
1t will be seen by reference to our adver-
Using columns tina, Messrs. VIM. Boswell
s. Co., and Mr.. LEWIS WEEKS, have re-
ceived their stocks of Spring Goods, and now
solicit an inspection Of them by purchasers.
We can recommend them to those Of our
readers who may wish to buy good and
cheap articles.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

THE subscriber offers at Private
l. Sale, his BEAUTIFUL AND FINE
ESTATE, situated on the Potomac river,
in Charles County, Nd, about 20 miles
below Alexandria, and 80 from Wash
ington City, containing about
7s1 ACRES,
with variety of soil from the fine flow
cry soil for making the No. l bright
yellow Tobacco, to The alluvial bottom
and stiff claey soil for Wheat and Mea-
dow Land, with large portion Of the
latter.
The Improvements consist of large,
lcommodious and we'll arranged Dwell
LING HOUSE, with Pantries, Closets,
and fine dry Cellars, and built at cost
Iofnearly $4,000, located on ali eminenec
from which the prospect commands a
view of nearly the whole Farm, a view
of the Potomac and the adjacent coun-
try, which is picturesque and beauti-
| full; also, Of an OvERsEER's HOUSE,
four No. | Houses for Servants, Stable
and Carriage House, three fine Barns,
one among the best Corn Houses i'll
the county, rat-proof Meat House,
Dairy, Ice House, fire proofAsh House,
with all the necessary Poultry Houses,
&c. The whole buildings are nearly
new, built in the best style aud of the
best materials.
The Peach and Apple Orchards are
extensive, and are of the best budded
and grated kinds, now in full bearing;
together with great variety of other
choice Fruits, such as Grapes, Ounces,
Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Pears, Rasp-
berries, Strawberries, sc. sc. The adj
acent waters abound in the finest Fish
and Wild Fowl in their season. 1t is
convenient to Churches Of different
persuasions, to Grist and Saw Mill, to
Post Office and Blacksmith Shop, &c.
The facilities of getting its products to
market by vessels and steam boats are
very great; 1000 bushels of wheat can
be shipped in day. The place is &C
knowledged by all who know it to be
healthy one. The whole Estate would
make three desirable sized Farms, and
would be sold altogether, or in three
parts, as may be desirable, one of 295,
one of about 236, and one of about zoe
acres. The place is we'll Watered, has
a superabundance of Wood, and an
Immense quantity of fine Locust and
Ship Timber. Lime in any quantity
can be contracted for to be delivered
within half mile of the dwelling, at
S cents per bushel.
Persons wanting such an estate, or
part of it, will please address the sub
scriber, (post paid,
CHARLES 4. PYE.
April "a, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

PoLITIcAL.-At meeting of the dele
gates for the several wards of Baltimore city,
on Thursday evening last, six delegates to
the State Democratic Gubernatorial Conven-
ton were chosen and instructed to supper,
E. L. Lowe, Esq. ofFrederick: for the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor.
The Argus learns that the meetings held
on Wednesday in Allegany county, resulted
in choice Of delegates favorable to the Sc
lection of the same gentleman.
Gen. B. C Howard has signi6ed his con-
sent TO be candidate Of the Democrats for
Governor, if nominated by their convention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

GREAT BUSINESS DEsPATcH.-A Boston
paper says that several New York mer-
chants, who gave orders for cutlery "some
four or fue weeks ago." have received their
goods from Sheffield Sin sir weeks from the
date the orders were given" The Boston
Post calls this very hard ware.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

The Cecil Democrat says, the fisheries
upon the Elk aud North East Rivers have
been doing well the past week. The cold
weather interfered very much with their
early operations. 10000 were taken by
noon, at the fishery of Mr.. J. Bennett on
Friday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

AGRICULTURAL BUREAU.-A Washing
ton correspondent of the Ohio State Journal
states that Mr.. Corwin has prepared, and
will soon present to the Senate, bill to es-
tablsh Bureau of Agriculture, in accord
ance with the recommendation of the Pre-
sdent in his annual message.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN.-The annual ele-
ction for members of the State Legislature
took place in the Old Dominion on Thurs
day. The voters were also called upon to
determine the important question as to the
calling Of Convention for the revision and
amendment Of the State Constitution. The
results have not yet reached US.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
For the Times.

Mr.. EDITOR: send you an extract from
the InlelIigencer; it shows the product Of one
third of an acre. Some time ago person
in this county stated in an address, thai,
grain would yield under proper culture, Gf
ty and eighty bushels to the acre, and that
fold for one bushel Some who had been
practical farmers for more than half GEN.
fury said the person was fool-lhe thing
was impracticable. If these understand the
simplest rule of three, they will find from
the extract that an acre will yield fifty or
eighty bushels, or one bushel will yield
that number. lfone-third Of an acre of corn
give thirty bushels what will three-,hirds
of an acre give? Did it take quart of
corn to plant the one-,hird Of an acre -
Twenty-six barrels Of corn have been gath
cred from an acre. When went to school
FIVE times twenty-six made one hundred
and thirty. Did it take half bushel of
corn 10 plan. the acre? If half bushel of
corn will give one hundred and thirty BUSH
els what will whole bushels give? An
swer: two hundred and sixty for one,
suppose. 1t will be we'll if time does moi
prove some Of our wiseacres 10 be not far
short of at least unwise-I will not say
fools. Now that it has been demonstrated
that bushel will yield fifty or eighty bush
els, assert that an acre Of land may be
made to yield its thousands Of bushels !;
and further confidently assert tina! the
earth itself may be made to groaU. One
half or ,hree-fourths of mankind never think
out side the she'll within which they are
encrusted; or, like an old horse, they pull
where they have always pulled, and if you
attempt 10 put on them new set of gear
they kick up.
METAPHYSICAL FOOL.
WHAT CAN BE DONE ON ONE ACRE OF
GRoUNp.-The editor Of the Maine Cult
vator published, few days ago, his man
agement of one acre Of ground, from which
we gather the following results: One-,hird
Of an acre of corn usually produces thirty
bushels of sound corn for grinding, besides
some refuse. This quantity was sufficient,
for family use, and for fa,tening one large
or two small hogs. From the same ground
he obtained two or three hundred pump
kins, and his family supply of beans. From
bed Of six rods square he usually obtain
ed sixty bushels of onions; these he had
sold at one dollar per bushel, and the a
mount purchased his flour. Thus, from
one-,hird Of an acre and an onion bed, he
obtained his breadsluffs. The rest of the
ground was appropriated to all sorts of We
getables, for summer and winter use pota-
toes. beets, parsnips, cabbage, green corn,
neas. beans, cucumbers, melons, squashes,
&C.; with fifty or sixty bushels of beels and
carrots for the food Of cow. Then he
had also flower garden, Iaspberries, cur
rants, and gooseberres, in great variety :;
and few choice apple, pear, plum, cherry,
peach and ounce trees. II family can be
supported from one acre 81 ground in Maine,
the same can be done in every State and
county in the Union.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

Two tavern keepers were fined, during
the present term Of Montgomery county
Court, $40 each, for violating the Sunday
liquor law. These are the only cases which
have occurred in tina. county since the pas
sage Of the law.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

FIsH-Good Shad were selling in Alex
andria, on Friday, at 50, and Herrings at
$3.50 and 1913.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
A CARD.

.DR. ROBERT DIGGES having located il
- Port Tobacco, respectfully offers his profes
entity. Office, opposite DR.. F. H. Wills resi-
dence. [may At.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

The farmers Of Dorchester county, Md,
held meeting, at Cambridge on the 18Th
ult., to take measures to form an Agriculture
al Society.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

DR.. Higgins, the Maryland State Agricul-
,ural Chemist, is now prosecuting The duties
Of his Office in Anne Arundel county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

OO00 lbs. BACON - Just received ant
AOOO for sale by
may l. VIM. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

TENNY LIND TRIMMING.-Alo lot of Jenny
j Lind Trimming, assorted colors, received and
or sale by fmay / WM. BOSWELL s. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01

az OOn FEET PINE PLANK. has
just been received, which will be
sold low, by VIM. FERGUSON.
NAV l.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
LAND FOR SALE.

THE subscriber, as agent for the heirs Of
u the late Richard Gardiner, will sell a.
public auction, (If not previously disposed
of at private sale,) in the town of Port To-
bacco, on TUESDAY, the llth day Of
JUNE next, if fair, if not, the next fair day
thereafter, the Farm Of The said deceased,
faininn-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
42O ACRES.

more or less. This farm is distant abou.
6 miles from Port Tobacco, in the directions
of Middle,own. Most Of the land is in ii
good state Of cultivation, producing kindly
all the staple crops of the county. The
II Improvements upon the land
1D:. IT, are Dwelling House and all
z5ii55 Iii. In the necessary ou-houses.
z=zzzz=z=zzs=zzz= further description is deemed
unnecessary, as persons wishing TO purchase
can view the premises.
TERMS OF SALE: $50 cash on the day
of sale; one third Of the balance on The lst
January 1851, and the residue in payments
of one and two years from day Of sale, to
be secured by bond bearing interest from
day o: sale. Possession to be given on the
January 1851.
VIM. A. GARDINER.
may It's. Near Biyaniown, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers at Private
l. Sale, his BEAUTIFUL AND FINE
ESTATE, situated on the Potomac river,
in Charles County, Nd, about 20 miles
below Alexandria, and 80 from Wash
ington City, containing about