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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22
-.L.TIMORE MARKET.

oA lo~"AYs May 10, io"o'
Wheat.--The receipts of Md. and Va.
| Wheats this week have been very small. Yester-
day sales of red at 5 cents, and of white at ll3
cents. 10 day a cargo of red sold at lSJ cts
and one Of white at 1870 cents.
Corn.-The market opened on Monday with
sales of Maryland white at Sc a 81 Cts, and yell
low at So cts. On Wednesday, white sold at SIS
cts, and yellow at 81 cts. To-day we quote white
at SIS Sc cts. and yellow at 81 So cts.
! Oats-Sales of Maryland and Virginia al 90
DO cents.
r ToBAcco.-At the close of last week the inn
preston prevailed that the very unfavofable ac-
counts from Germany, in relation to Maryland To-
bacco, would have the effect of sus pending opera
tons here Such, however, has not been the case.
The entire absence OF The low qualities of Kentucky
has caused demand for common Maryland for
home consumption, which, though not equal to the
usual requirements of shippers, saas served to re-
lIeve the market in some measure and present any
great decline IN that description. IN sales of
common Maryland a little lower rates have beeh
submitted to-, but do not alter quotations.
Good and fine qualities still sought for We
quote as before viz Common Mary land 50 50a4;
good common S4a4.50; brown S4a6; and fine
brown S6.5OalO. Tobacco from the upper part
Maryland continues in good request. The quail
ty of this description, we have before stated is
not good usual. All sorts, however, sci: rea-
Oily, the best descriptions bringing high prices
! We quote follows Tails or tips S4aS; Sc
conds S5aS; red SSal4 spangled Sl0alG; and
yellow Sl5a20 Several very fine hhds. have sold
as high S20a22, and one hid. very choice brought
$25. 1t was supposed that the prevailing high
prices would have caused large receipts of Md;
but this has not been verified; and the opin.-
on seems to be gaining ground that there was
smaller crop made last season than was generally
reported. 1t will he seen by the comparison below
Of The quantity inspected thus far this season, COM
pared with the inspection to the time last
year, that the receipts already begin to fall off 1t
is to be remarked however, that the weather of late
has been unusually rainy, which retarded the Spring
work of the planters, and prevented many from
sending their crops to market as early USUAL
The inspections of the week comprise 753 hhds.
Maryland a; $50 hhds. Ohio, and hid. Kentucky
total 1904 hhds. The total inspections this
year are 1868 hhds. against ll,77l hhds. to the
same period last year.-.9n1eYicaa.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

Some Of our contemporaries have been
talking Of late abou. great eggs. Mr.. w.
r. Bates ofPownal, has laid an egg on our
table weighing l-2 ounces-and what is
more novel, it is liens egg. Beat this
Termont Gazette.
"Bea," i.?-nothing easier in the world,
if you'll only send it along here. We have
beaten many an egg in our ,ime-when we
were younger, and before we had entered a
''nogg prosecute SO to speak, against one
of The hes. fashions Of bad custom. By
the way, does Mr.. Bates consider such egg
samples as that which he has been setting,
or laying rather, safe one for the imila-
ton of ordinary chick-a-biddies :: We trow
not.-Boston Post.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

A CAMPAIGN PAPER.-Messrs. Hanlon
s S!oufer will commence the issue of
Democratic campaign paper in the city Of
Baltimore, Immediately after the nomination
of a candidate for Governor by that party.
As there is TO be Governor OF the State, a
Mayor of the city, and Delegates to the
Convention on the Constitution, elected this
fall, there will no doubt be an active field
for such an enterprise.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

The CUBA ExPEDITIoN.-The New
ork Sun insists that the expedition against
Cuba is going on, and tina, General Lopez,
the commander Of the expedition, has de-
parted, with his force, for the point in the
South that has been arranged upon. The
Sun says that the Isle of Pines and the port
of Barracoa have been selected as the places
of Decentralization. The former is small
island at the Western end Of Cuba, on the
Southern side. The parties in the expedi-
ton calculate on taking it easily, and that
the garrison would unite with them. Bar
racoa, the other point selected for landing,
is small port at the Eastern extreme of
Cuba. The object of landing here would
be to make all easy conquest Of the city Of
ST. Jago de Cuba, the capital Of the island.
The New York Courier rei,era,es its full
belief, in the fact of an expedition to Cuba
And TO show that its belle is not unreason-
able, 1t publishes another letter dated New
Orleans, May 9Th, wherein it is stated posi-
lively, tina. ''the last of the Cuban exped-
ton leaves here to-day. and it is accompan-
led by General Lopez Gonsalves, SC. |. is
probably 10000 strong"
The same writer adds:
s'The actual attempt will be made between
this and the 25lh instant. Indeed heard
to-day that they would be on the Island by
the 14h, as the main body were all collect
ed and only waiting those who departed to-
day, and they 60 by steamer"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

AVAILABLE MAcHINE.-'Swee,'s Patent
Excavaring Scraper," for clay, sand, loan,
and gravel, will be found an invaluable ar,i-
Gle to supervisors Of roads, owners Of mills,
farmers, railroad and canal contractors, SC.
This impIemen, has been thoroughly tested
lis simple in its construction, strong and
durable, yet light, weighing aboul75 pounds.
One man with pair Of horses or yoke Of
oxen, can easily do the work of ten men,
{. is highly useful in making roads, level
ling hills, digging bitches, cellars, canals,
and in excavaling for railroads, and for
other purposes. This implement is cheap,
being retailed at the low price Of IS. The
pa,en.ee, Jos. Sweet, Esq, is at present al,
the Mount Vernon Hotel, where sales can
be effected and all information given
Phila. Bulletin.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

TEST QUEsr1oN,-Mr. Clay's compro-
mise scheme was taken up by the Senate on
Wednesday, and proposition to lay it on
the table defeated. Only one Southern
man, Mr.. Yulee, Of Florida, voted for the
proposition. Mr.. Foote made long and
able speech in favor Of the Compromise
project, of the committee of thirteen. The
vote stood
YEAS = Messrs. Baldwin, Benton, Bradbury,
Chase, Clarke, Cooper, Corwin, Davis Of Mass,
Dayton, Dodge of Wis, Douglass, Felch, Greene,
Hale, Miller, Norris, Seward, Shields, Smith,
Spruance, Wales, Walker, Webster, Yulce-24.
NAys-Messrs. Atchison, Bell, Berrien, Borand,
Bright, Cass, Clay, Clemens, Davis of Miss, Daw-
son, Dickinson, Dodge of Iowa, Downs, Elmore,
Foote, Houston, Hunter, Jones, King, Mangum,
Morton, Pratt, Rusk, Soule, Sturgeon, Tnrney,
Underwood, Whitcomb-2s.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

RAISING PUMpKINs.-Mr. Robert Slubbs
communicates through the Ohio Cullivator,
The following information as 10 his mode
of raising all abundant crop Of pumpkins OF
poor land:
The following economical mode Of rails
ing pumpkins On poor land, ! have tried
two seasons with good success. The ground
is ploughed deep and thoroughly narrowed;
the rows are mafked ou, eight feet apart;
the hills the same distance apart in the rows.
When | am ready for planting, ! take a
shovel aud dig hole as deep as the plough
has run, some eight or ten inches over, and
in the bottom Of this good shovel full Of
manure is put from the stable; tie earth is
again replaced and hill raised four inches
above the surface, and some two fee. over :;
the seeds are planted in the centre of the
hill, and when the plants get up sufficiently,
they are ,hinned to one in each hill. My
pumpkins raised IN this way last season,
were the admiration Of all who saw them.
Some may suppose that one plant in hill
would not be sufficiently thick, To such
would say, my vines SO completely covered
the ground that mouse could have run
over the patch On the leaves.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

LUxURIANT GRowTH.-A sample Of drill
ed whea, grown by Maj. J. Fl. M'lburn, of
ST. Mary's county, Nd, has been exhibited
to US, which measures four feet four inches.
|. is expected to head in eight or ten days,
which indicates an early harvest in that sec
ton Of the county Bait. american Of
the | lth inst.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22
Office of Commissioners, Of Charles Co.,
Man %, 1850.

THE Commissioners have postponed the
l. appointment of Collectors until Tues
DAY, The 2Sth inst, on which day they will
make the appointments.
The Commissioners hereby give notice,
that on MONDAY, the Sd day of June next,
the books of the assessable property, al
lowances, SC, will be closed, and tha, all
persons having claims against the county,
will please present them on or before that
dav, as no claim will be allowed after the
above specified time.
The Commissioners will also meet On
MONDAY, the 17th June, for the purpose OF
appointing ConsIables for the County.
By order,
JAMES MCCORMICK, Clerk.
NAV 22-tm. -....
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

To PRESERVE BEEF -STEAKs.-As the
season is fas. approaching, when meat can
not be kept for more than day or two in
a fresh state, it will be Of no inconsderabe
benefit to many to be informed, tina. if fresh
meat is rolled up in Indian corn meal, it
will keep fresh for four or five days. The
steak should be laid down in pieces from
one TO three pounds and each covered en-
lirely with the meal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22
The Hartford, Nd, Gazette of Friday

The Hartford, Nd, Gazette of Friday
says:
We have now reached the middle Of May,
and, on account of the frequent rains, many
of our farmers have not ye. planted their
corn. Most Of them are using guano on
the ground they are planting, which quick
ems the ripening Of The crop, and although
the planting be delayed until the frs. OF
June, the corn will perfectly mature, If the
fros.. of autumn keep off the usual time.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

The Literary Debating Club of this vii
lage, we are requested to say, will meet al
the Court House on Friday afternoon next,
a, O'Clock, for the purpose OF making ar
engagements for the celebration Of the Fourth
Of July. .-.:s
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

MATRIMONIAL AGENcY.-A company is
said TO have been formed in Boston, with a
capital Of $4,000, called "The N. F. Ma
trimonial Agency Co." Gentlemen in want
of wives, and ladies IN want of husbands,
pay S3 aud have their names registered
This done, they are entitled for one year
TO receive introductions and other assist
ance from the Company.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

We refer persons in want Of Carriages
to the advertisement Of Messrs. HAIsLIp &
WEEDEN, of Washington City. We lately
had an opportunity of examining their as
sor.ment of carriages, and take pleasure in
recommending these gentlemen as superior
manufacturers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

The New York Franklin Expedition has
been thoroughly equipped and of1icered.-
One Of vessels will have crew Of Is men;
the other. Is or H.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

FRAUD IN GUANo.-It is ssid-tha, there
are manufactures Of spurious Guano in o1-
Grafton at Liverpool. The sophisticated re-
sembles the genuine article very closely,
but contains only 81 per cent. of the sub
stances which gives Guano its value.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY %, 1850.

The communication from "Planter" was
received several days since. II will appear
next week.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

The "RAPrINGs" AND TEE FATE OF
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.-The Tribune pub
fishes a letter from Scott, Cortland Co., N .
Y, where it seems the "spiri,ual rappings"
have appeared, and in which the following
ridiculous story is related. The party is
conversing with the spirit:
r. sAfer conversing upon various subjects,
the conversation turned upon the fate and
whereabouts of Sir John Franklin, about
whom so much interest has been manifest
ed by all civilized nations but whose fate
up TO this time has been shrouded in mys-
terry. The first question asked was, "ls he
yet living?' 10 which we received an affir-
NATIVE answer. SIS he where the Esqui-
lnanx reported that they saw him pan 90
Ibid he find North West Passage and sail
through Behring's Strait - Eyes" The
question was then asked if the spirit would
spell out the name of the place where he is
9, present and it spelled Yontong, which
we found out by further inquiries was a
city situated 10 miles from Jeddo, on the
south western coast Of the Island Of Nip.
hon, the larges. Of the Japanese group The
spirit revealed that, after experiencing al.
mos, unparalleled hardshps in finding {
passage, he had gone to the island for TIT
purpose of trading with the natives; tina
he was attacked by them, and, after al
obstinate resistance, in which part of hi
men were killed, himself and the remainde
were taken prisoners. They were places
in close confinement, where they have beer
IL months, and are treated with the creates
cruelty and INSULT
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

TIE CECIL BANK.-This institution is
expected TO 60 into operation during the
presen, week. Allen Anderson, E~q., has
been appointed Cashier.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22
TULTIyATORS-Expanding and other pat
~ tiers Of Cultvators, for sale by
may 90 VIM. BOSWELL SEQ.

SEED POTATOES-A lot of very superior
- Mercer Potatoes, for sale by 49,.
may % WIN. BOSWELL g. CO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

The Ladies are asserting their rights, and
acquiring privileges which have heretofore
been monopolized by he'lords of creation"
The Legislature of Pennsylvania has chart
cred College for the medical education Of
females in Philadelphia, which is to be
opened in October next. This is the first
college of the kind that has ever been or
ganized, and in all probability it will sue
coed admirably. A lady by the name OF
Elizabeth Black well, Nj. D., is spoken of for
the Chair of Surgery.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

SLAVE PRofERTy.--It is estimated that
there is sixteen bundled millions of slave
property in the fifteen slave States of this
county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

In Charles County Coari, as a Court Of
Equity.
SAMUEL SHOOT
BENJAMIN SMooT s WILLIAM SMooT.
ORDERED by Charles County Court,
~ as "a Court of Equity, this 7'h OF May
Eighteen hundred and fifty. that the report
Of sales, made this day by Robert S. Reeder,
as trustee, be ratified and confirmed, un-
less cause TO the contrary be shewn on or
before the third Monday in July Next;
provided copy Of this order be published
in the Port Tobacco Times, paper pub
lshed in Port Tobacco, once week Tor
each of three successive weeks, before the
said third Monday IN July next The re-
port states that the land sold for the sum
of seven hundred and ten dollars.
PETER w. GRAIN.
May 7'h 1850.
True Copy-Test
r.. II. MITCHELL, Clerk
may 22-3,. Charles County Court
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

Mai. for Con. so far, 1851
Calvert county is yet to hear from.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

FEATED.-The Richmond Times learns
from a private letter from Lewisburg, that
a diabolical plot was concocled recently by
number of free negroes and slaves against
the lives Of the whites residing in Monroe
county. Saturday night, the Alb inst, had
been fixed upon as the time for ccmmenc-
ing the work of distractions; but fortunately
it was discovered in time to prevent it, On
Sunday, the 9Th inst, the citizens succeed
eG in arrestng twelve or fifteen Of the ring
leaders.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22
PUBLIC SALE OF ELLERSTIE'
a V.7LU.4BLE Farm IN CIL4RLES
COUNTY, .M4RYL1ND

COUNTY, yu.4RlL.4.ND.
RY virtue Of decree Of the High Court
- of Chancery, the undersigned, as Trus-
tee, will sell to the highest bidder, on
WEDNESDAY,, the 18Th day Of June next,
at II O'Clock, in front of the Court House.
at Port Tobacco, that valuable trac, Of land,
lying near said town, called Ellerslie, late
the residence of HENRY BRAwNER, Esq,
deceased. This farm contains about
700 ACRES, #..si
more or less, of which fair proportion is
arabic. 1t has upon it fine Meadow and
an abundance Of Timber and Wood 1t
lies on the navigable waters Of Port To
bacco creek. and is convenient to good
county roads. The land is easily cul,va-
ted and susceptible Of rapid improvement.
A. The buildings are large
@aSEsIM and commodious DWELLING,
kkaa 90 extensive BARNS and STA
s=@--=t-<<S BLES, and Other oui-houses.
THE TERMS OF SALE ARE One-four,h
Of The purchase money TO be paid in cash
on the day of sale, or on the ratification
thereof. and the residue in three equal in
s,almsn,s of six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from the day of s,le, and TO
be secured by the bonds Of the purchaser,
with suretes to be approved by the Trustee.
HENRY MAY, Trustee.
may 22-ts.
The National Intelligenccr will insert the above
twice week til sale.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

IMPORTANT SOUTHERN MOVEMENT.
The Baltimore Sun says, we have already
noticed the fac, that a majority Of the lead
ing members of the Southern States. in Con-
gress, have recently held several importan.
meetings for the purpose of organizing a
new journal, to be published at Washington,
to support, defend, and represent the South
ern interests and principles, in their mos,
undoubted and reliable form. The result
of such meeting has been the issuing Of an
address, signed by sixlylhree members of
Congress. Among the signers of THIS adj
dress, we find fourteen Whigs-one Of them
Senator Pratt, Of Maryland and forty mine
Democrats, as designated by old party dis
,inclions, making in all sixtythree members
from the Southern States. The Southern
members who have not yet signed the pro-
nunciomento number twen,y-six Wings and
twenty Democrats, making in all fifty
five Representatives. Already, at their first
step, they count majority of the whole
Southern Representatives.
MARYLAND CONVENTIONAL ELECTION
The following is the resnl, of the election
held on Wednesday week, as far as heard
from, on the question of calling Conven-
tion IN remodeI the Con sfitut;nn
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

THE GALPHIN REPoRr.-The long-ex-
pected Galphin report was made to the
House Of Representatives on Friday LAST
The committee consisted Of five Democrats
and four Wings The Eve Democrats as
sert that the paymen, Of the interest on the
claim was snot in conformity with law and
precedent" but present two arguments as
to the facts-one by Mr.. Burt and the
other by Mr.. Disney. Mr. Burt's report
does not condemn the Cabinet Mr.. Dis
ney's repor, condemns the action Of the At
torney General and of the Secretary of the
Treasury. As to Mr.. Crawford, it merely
states tina, he was the agent of the claim,
under contract with the representatives
and that he received, after some payments
to others, the sum Of $4,000.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

LATEST FROM EURoPE.-The Hibernia
arrived al Halifax las, Wednesday afternoon
with weeks later intelligence. The news
is not Of great interest.
The Greek difficulty has not been adjust
ed nor is there any probability Of it. All
quie. in Paris.
Eugene Sue received the vote of full one
half Of the army at Paris, and beat his op-
ponens by 5000 majority. The election
passed off quietly and the Socialists are
greatly elated.
The British Ministry has again been left
in the minority. The Queen has presented
her loyal subjects with another prince. The
arrival Of the new American Steamer Allan
tic was daily expected. The sales of To-
bacco the last month amount to 1893 hhds.
The market has been very quiet, but hold
ers are firm and demand the full prices cur
rent during last month. Flour and Cotton
have both advanced slightly at Liverpool.
Coffee is dull at Liverpool, and has fallen
in London.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

HARE OCCURRENCE.-I IS Stateu Oy a
correspondent of the National Intelligencer
that at the late election in Mary land no less
than four ex-members Of Congress voted at
the poll at Aliens Fresh, in this county,
viz: Hon. Daniel Jenifer, ex-Member and
late Minister to Austria; Hon. VIM: D. Mer-
rick, ex-U S. Senator; Hon. John T. Stod-
dart and Hon. John G. Chapman, ex-Mem-
bers of the House Of Representatives.
The CHoLERA.-Accounts from the
towns along the Western waters, show tina,
the cholera exists there and is increasing.
Cases are also occurring scattered here and
there over the country. These things be-
token that that scourge may af1lics the land
again this Summer. Resort should there
fore again be had TO the preventatives which
in other seasons seemed to prove effectual
Excuses should be guarded against. clean
illness should be observed, cellars should
be kept dry and aired, filth should not be
allowed to accumulate in the neighborhood
of dwellings, and general care should be
taken to guard the health.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22
HAISLIP & WEEDEN
nj MANUFACTURERS OF CARRIAGES, sc.
Corner of 9th street and Penn. av., opposite
the Market, House,

WASHINGTON, d. C.
WYE respectfully call the attention of the public
w of Charles and the adjoining counties to our
LARGE assortment of well made and finely finished
Carriages, embracing every style and model now
approved We have in employ number OF
superior workmen and are prepared to manufacture
at the shortest notice, such vehicles as customers
may order Old Carriages will be repaired, or
taken in exchange for ones. Secondhand
Carriages can be had on the most reasonable terms
We also manufacture and have read y-made all
kinds of HARNESS.
Thankful for past tavors, would say to those
who may favor us with their patronage that we
will sell as low any other manufactures in the
city (if not lower) for cash or approved paper
HAISLIP & WEEDEN.
Washington, May %, ls5O-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-22

Under the head of Questionable Intelli-
gence" we find in all exchange the follow
ing whimsical, but apt announcement:
sMr. and Mrs. Bluebird are now il, their
old quarlers-Signor WhippoorwiH has
commenced his evening concerts. Mr..
Goose1erry has made his appearance in a
new suit of delicate green. The younges,
Miss Violet Will come out in few days
The Lilac family threw open their doors
last week. The Misses Rose are yet in Sc
clusion, awaiting for the warm weather.
The Robin troupe are giving matinee sere-
nades with mach success. The beautiful
Miss Pink is said to be preparing for a very
gay season. The Honeysuckles are already
in the fashionable field, and growing fast in
popular favor. .....~....