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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

THE MIXED ARRows.-Cupid, one sui
try summers noon, tired with play, and faint
with heat, went into cool grotto TO repose
himself, which happened to be the cave of
Death. He threw himself carelessly down
on The floor, and his quiver turning toPsy-
turvy, all the arrows iell out, and mingled
with those of death, which lay scattered up
and down the place. When lie awoke he
gathered them up as we'll as he could but
they were SO in,ermingled that, 'houg he
knew the certain number, he could not
rightly distinguish them, from which il
happened ,ha. be took up some of the ar
rows which belonged to Death, and lef'
several of his own in the room OF them
This is the cause that we now and then see
the hearts of the old and decrep,t ,aransixed
with the bolts Of love and, with equal grie
and surprise, behold the youthful, bloom
ing part of our species smit'en with the darts
of Death.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

The last great race Of poets and literary
men, observes writer in the London Stand
ard, is now rapidly vanishing from the
scene of the splendid constellation, in the
mids. of which Campbell, Scott, Coleridge,
Wordsworth, Shelly, Sou'hey, Cfabbe, and
Byron, were conspicuous, how few remain !!
Moore (rapidly declining.) Rogers upwards
of eighty,) Professor Wilson: Montgomery,
and Leigh Hunt, are nearly all. 1t is fitting
tina. we prize these few, as the remnants Of
q magnificent group, which cannot be ex-
pecled very soon to be repeated.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

THE COMPANY OF WoMAN-He cannot
be an unhappy man, who has the love and
smiles of woman to accompany him IN
every department Of life. The world may
look dark and cherries without-enemies
may gather in his pa.h-but when he re-
turns to the fresde and feels the tender love
of woman, he forgets his cares and troubles
and is comparatively happy man. He is
but half prepared for the journey of life;
who takes not with him, TO soothe and
comfort him, that friend who will forsake
him in no emergency-wil divide his sor-
rows-increase his joys-lift the veil from
his heart, and throw sunshine amid the
darkest scenes. No; that man cannot be
miserable, who has such companion, be
he ever so poor, despised, aud trodden up
on by the world.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

A friend Of ours told us the other evening
that he had lately encountered a curious
specimen Of Kaukee Picture-E -Erhibilor in
a town Of the far West. Among his COL
lection was picture Of "Daniel in the den
of Lions," and one Of his several minute
illustrations to the audience struck him as
somewhat unique: "You see," said he,
I"when you look al that fellow in the red
cloak, which is Daniel, that he don't care
a brass far,hin' for the lion, and by Iookin'
clust you'll perceive that the lion din't care
a ,inker's d-n for himr' That last idea
never struck US before as very remarkable
part of the miracle !-Knickerbocker
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

THE JENNY LIND FevER.-On Jenny
Lind's arrival here, she will find majority
Of the spring and summer crop Of female
babies bearing her name, with good pros
poets for a countless addition 10 the number
during her pilgrimage over the land of pill
grims. Already we have Jenny Lind hats,
boots, bonnets, blossoms and beast-pins-
Jenny Lind shaws and sun-shades, side
combs and slippers. Next the magic other
name and fame will be allied to blooded
stock and the canine race generally.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

INTERESTING CoNvERsATloN.-"Can you
tell me, Monsieur, what time is IL" inqule-
ed little Frenchman Of all individual who
sported massive gold repeater.
ooh, yes" was the afable reply, as the
watch was drawn leisurely from its fob; sit
is quarter past six"
"Eh? Quarter pas six? Dat is fifteen
minutes after six, suppose %
eyes, sir; you are right"
.Fifeen minutes after SIX" repeated the
Frenchman eden it is six hours and fifteen
minutes pas twelve, understand -
''Ceriainly, eir," answered the man OF
watch, confounded at the singularity Of this
last interrogation.
s:Six hours and fifteen minutes pas
twelve" persisted the Frenchman; "den it
lacks tree quarters Of an hour Of seven,
Monsieur, eh ?"
"Yesn was the mans abrupt reply
thinking the fellow was quizzng him.
"Tree quarters of an hour of seven," again
queried The follower of the "illustrious"
Louis Philippe eden it is jus. forte-fve
minutes of seven; do understand :"
eyes, you !" roared the indignant pos
SCISSOR OF the repeater; eyes it is precisely
for,y-6ve minutes Of seven.'
"Tank you, Monsieur" said the French
man ''you say for.e-ive minutes Of seven:
Den am sure i, lack five hour and forte
five minutes of twelve. Very we'll ! tink
| will 90 home to mine famile."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07
S ECTED POETRY.
A NOCTURNAL SKETCH.

NOCTURNAL SKETCH.
By THOMAS HOOD.
Even is come; and from the dark park bark
The signal of the setting sun-one gun!
And SIX is sounding from the chime, prime time
TO go and see the Drury Lane Dane slain,
Or hear Othello's jealous doubt spout out
Denying to his frantic clutch much touch;
Or else to see Ducrow, with wide stride, ride
Four horses, as no other man can span;
Or in the small Olympic pit sit split
Laughing at Liston, while you quiz his phiz.
Night comes, and with her wings brings things
Such as, with poetic tongue, Young sung;
The gas uphIazes with its white bright light
And paraytic watchman prowl growl, howl,
About the streets and take up Pail Mall Sail,
Who trusting to her nightly jobs, robs fobs.
Now thieves to enter for your cash, smash, crash
Past drowsy Charley, in deep sleep, creep,
But frightened by policeman B -, three flee,
And while they're going whisper-"Oh, no go!"
And puss, while folks are in beds treads leads,
And sleepers waking, grumble-"Drat that cat :"
Who in the gutter caterwas, squalls, maus
Some feline foe, and screams in shrll i'll will,
Now bulls of Bashan of prize size rise,
In childish dreams, and with roar gore poor
Georgy, or Charles or Billy, willy-milly.
But nurse in nightmare rests, chest prests,
Dreameth of one of her old flames, James Games
And that she hears-what faith is man's-Ann's
hans
And his from Rev'd Mr. Rice's twice thrice;
White ribbons flourish, and stout shout out,
That upward goes shows Rose knows those beaux
woes!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

A shrewd little fellow, who had only re-
Gently 'began to learn Latin," occasionally
mixed his mother tongue with spice Of
the dead language. 1t thus CHANGED, as one
day he was reading aloud to his master,
that he as!onished him by the translation ::
"Vir, a man gin, trap, virgin, man
trap" "You young rogue" exclaimed the
pedagogue, "your father has been helping
Won with your lessons''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07
HAVE SOMETHING SWEET TO TELL
YOTJ

YOU.
BY MRS. osGoOD.
have something sweet to tell you,
But the secret you must keep;
And remember, if it isn't right
| am "talking in my sleep"
For ] know / am but dreaming,
When think your love is mine;
And know they are but seeming,
All the hopes that round me shine.
So remember when tell you
What l cannot longer keep,
We are none of us responsible
For what we say in sleep.
My pretty secrets coming!
o, listen with your heart,
And you shall hear it humming
So close twill make you start.
o, shut your eyes SO earnest,
Or mine will wildly weep;
l love you! l adore you! but
81 am talking in my sleep!"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

"Cheerfulness," saith Jean Paul, ssnot en-
ioyment, in our duty. Be it, then, our aim.
In soul filled with pleasures and mistrust.
the heavy air checks the growth of spritu-
al flowers. Let your heart expand to sym
pa,hy and commpassion, but not to cold
mis,rust, as the flower opens to the blessed
dew, but closes its leaves against the rain
So little is suffering, go much is happiness.
a proper par, of our nature, that, with equal
means Of delusion, we reach only wha, has
panied instead of what has given US plea
sure. Great bereavements work more re-
freshingly upon the spirit thus panied than
great Joys; so, on the contrary, minor sor-
rows weaken more than minor joys strength
en-. After the sunshine Of happiness, the
chambers of the heart open to our enemies.
Grief expands them to our friends. But
the happiness of grief consists, like the day.
not in single flashes, but in steady, mild
serenity. The heart lives in this peaceful
and even light. The spirit alone can yield
US this heavenly calm and freedom from
care-it is hey ond The power of Fortune,
who gives with one hand what she takes
away with the other; therefore, instead OF
planting Joys, our endeavour ought to be to
remove sorrows so that the soul, unchoked
by acids, may of itself bear sweet fruits, not
by mans seeking after joys, and building
up for himself heaven after heaven, which
clouds may obscure, but by removing
the mask from grief, and looking it stea-
dily in the face. If man has only once
unmasked, that is, conquered grief, he holds
in his hand the key Of Eden, for there re-
mains to him besides all the higher blessings
of circumstance and of duty. Thus we
shall have perpetual 'Forget-me-not' OF
Joy within US, bu. no similar one of pain;
and thus is the blue armament greater than
any cloud tha. is therein, and more lasting
ton33
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

"What are you about, my dear ~ said
his grandmother to little boy who was
sliding along the room, and casting fur,ivs
gIances at a gentleman who was paying
visit. 81 am trying. grandmamma, to steal
pspa's hat out of the room, without letting
that one see it,'' said he, pointing to the
gentleman, ''for papa wants him to think
that he is out"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07
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BY E. WELLS. JR.
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constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
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not marked on the advertisement, it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

"What are you writing such big hand
for Pst?" "Why, you see my grandmoth-
er's dafe, and Pm writing loud letter to
her0
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

Dr.. Doddridge once asked his little
daughter, nearly six years old, wha. made
everybody love her? She replied, 81 don't
know, indeed, papa, unless it is because |
love every body.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

When the Princes Helena was born, it
was told the Princess Royal that she had
got young sister. 90, that is delightful,
cried the little innocent royalty, do let me
90 and tell mamma"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

There can be no friendship where there
is no freedom. Friendship loves free air,
and will no. be penned in s.rai, and narrow
enclosures 1t will speak freely, and act
too; and take no i'll where no i'll is meant,
nay, where it is, it will easily forgive, and
forge, too, upon small acknowledgements.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

SURE ENouGH.-A western paper says
-''Talk abou. ''mys.erious knockings"-
what more mysterious than the knockings
Of two human hearts, set in operation by
the msgnalism of youthful love :"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

A shopk Keeper once wrote to his sister,
Sour aged father died yesterday of large
assortment of disorders.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

The most alarming thing in nature is
mad bull-in art, woman going into hys-
terics.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

The closer we follow nature the longer
shall we live; the farther we deviate the
sooner We shall die.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-07

A SAILOR IN LExICoGRAPHY.-An officer
after reprImanding sailor, for some alleged
neglect Of duty, told him to 60 forward, tina,
he was such a perfect nondescript he did
not know what to do with him. So for
ward Jack went, mullering to himself, .Non-
descript- does that mean? "Here,
Wilkins" said he, scan you tell me what
nondescrpt means? The officer Of The
deck called me nondescript, and want 10
know what ii means-some,hing bad sup
pose, for he was mighty angry" sNo,"
said wilkins, 81 don't know what i, means
call Tim Shades, he can tell you" Now
this latter person was sort of ships die
lonary, and though perhaps as ignorant as
any one on board, had meaning for every
thing, and reason for it besides. So Tim
Shades came. "What does nondescrip,
mean ?" inquired the aggrieved sailor. Our
'lexicograpber seemed at first liule puz-
zed but soon settling his features into
oracuar solemnty, replied, IN ondescrip'
means one who gets into heaven without
being regularly entered on the books" sis
that all it means ?" CALCULATED the offended
sailor 'well, well, shall be glad to get
there any way, poor sinner as am"
MODE OF FINDING BoG-TIMBER IN IRE.
LAND.-The manner Of discovering bog
timber is remarkable. As the dew never
lies on those places beneath which trees are
buried, man goes out early in the morn
ing, before the due evaporates, taking with
him long slender spear. Thrusung this
dow wherever the absence of dew indicates
timber, lie discovers by the touch of the
spear whether it be decaved or sound; il
sound, he marks the spot, and at his leisure
proceeds to dig up his prize and in doing
SO he may sometimes happen to discover
other curious remains of former times
The HeireSs IN her Minority.
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civil war; il need be- get the present Executive into s
strait as 10 slrange his popularity in the beginning
He appealed TO the mssnsnimty and chivaly Of d,
South make some sacnhce Tor The sake OF peace IN
the continuance Of the Union
Mr. g. next turned TO the question Of the value OF Il,
territory in dispute, which he argued 10 show was ~
such as 10 Justify either The North or the South nbrs
inv about evil war TO secure their rights 10 IL He NJ
moi 10 be frightened from dong ms doty BY the tam
that he was acting under lear oi the South. He ddep
from those who held that the South would not move 4
this matter, II let wholly and loiAhy aissaliehed Ii,
M q next reEeased the history OF The split betwss,
he northern and southern Methodist Episcopal ehueL
Ii was not believed that the southern church would ven
ture 10 90 of But she had gone of. and with her b
parture came violent civil war between lhe QsO
churches. North and South. Now, when ihls couner
civil might come. Mr. G,DDisGs and his compeep
who were dong their best 10 generate H. would proba
bly, be taking shipping New York Tor peace CONVEX
lion in Germany. 8a
He next coniroverted the point made By Mr. CLARK
that there was no danger Of civil war. tie enumeahl
lie signs of war in the horizon, and detailed the author
ties from those insisted on by the President down 10 al
those be found IN the newspapers OF the country ALL
save free sellers and hgher-law men, had united \
warning Congress oil Tue necessity OF seting ihs cues
ton.afs
He could never meet his constituents without havin,
done his best-even to voting the ten mlllions-to wa1
of the impending civil He had always here and
else where, denounced the Proviso Ii had been con-
ceved 10 sin and brought forth in inquity having been
originally designed to cripple, not TO destroy, the Amer
ican troops serving IN Mexico, AS he went TO show
He trusted that his sentiments clearly enough q,
planned for MIR. Roof, requiring smoking out Of him
He wished all his friends 10 stand on he grouni-ob.
able to say that they had been willing 10 the people
with political power to be exercised within the limits
the constitution, which the ree-soilers refused 10 d
On this ground the people would sustain any man. ii
had come perhaps from humber origin than any obr
man in ihe hall, and knew the character and scnmer
of the people. He could, therefore, the Hous
that the people might be relied 10 stand by the rg
| and the Union
He desired to know precisely what Mr.. Roor intended
b. the term ''doug h-ace" II intended to cast peonae
Elections upon hlm--to attack his integrity and lo.reAe
on his honof--t false and cowardy and The man
who used il might keep this answer in his pocket until
his craven spiri, could scrape the courage to resent
He had spoken in this matter for all northern genltms
standing with him. He desired any man who should M
that expression in future here understand that he nj
SO with his (Mr. Gs) remarks IN his pocket.
| Mr.. DANIEL having next obtained the floor,
| On motion. the House adjourned.
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After the reading OF the Journal,
Mr. BAYLY remarked that he desired to make a stale
men TO the House, and afterwards ask their uuani-
consent to take up OF The bills on the Speak
Mr.. .SWEETSER objected
So leave not granted.
THE PROPOSED EXTENSION PATENT GRANTED 70
JETHRo WOOD.
The SPEAKER then announced the first business in
order 10 be the bill for the reet OF the legal
tyes OF Jethro Wood, upon which gentleman from In.
diana entitled to the floor
Whcreupon the said bill debated al length BY Mr.
HARLAN Tor, and Messrs. BINGHAM, NELSON, and
NENABLE against, the enactment of this bill when
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Arkansas, called the previous
question; but
and then moved to commit the bill 10 the Committee OF
the Whole House. On which motion lie called the pre-
vious question.
Mr.. SYLVESTER moved to lay the bill on the table
On which motion he demanded the yeas and nays which
being ordered, the said bill was laid the tabIe-yeas
95, nays 10.
Mr. HALL moved the reconsideration OF his vote, and
then 10 lay that motion the table; which last motion
agreed to.
Mr. POTr FER desired TO have .he cheap postage 5ilI
taken up and to that end he desired 10 oye TO 20 into
Committee of the Whole the state of the Union
but
Mr. JOHNSON, of Arkansas, moved 10 take mn the
Indian appropriation BILL now the Speakers table on
its third reading.
MI. P KING objected.
The SPEAKER announced the ffst business in order
TO be the bill for the relief of Winthrop s. birding now
on the Speakers tabe-the pending question being ON
Mr. STRoHG's inption TO commit the bill
MIR HUBBARD asked Tor the reading of the report in
me case winch having been read for The information OF
the House,
Mr. H., after few remarks in favor OF The bill, moved
the previous question; which being seconded hy the
House, the reference to the Committee of the Whole
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 30. 1850.


Mr.. DICKINSON desired to correct ,eegraphic re.
poi', Wheh, although very great affair." was OF sufl
gent consequence to be put right The telegraph usual.
very accurate had reported bim opposing resolu-
non OF Tue senator IRON Massachusetts, in relation 10 mail
steamers, winch was up aday two since He had dons
no such ,nhg What he did say that he thought It
was unnecessary and he had given the reason why but
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Pacific Mails. via Havana. Chagrcs. and Panama
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, AND INSTRUCTIONS TO posi-
~ hAsIERS-some notifications In OF uhh'
he steamships between New York chagres having recently
made by the company, the public notified postmaster
suucted that the following departure
points for The Pacific mails, to-wits
Leave New York Ilth each month
Charleston and Savannah.
Leave New Orleans the nh Of each month
Leave Havana IN. 18th OF each
Cbagres by the 22d and sth OF month.
Leave Panama on the ls day Of each monfhearer s -
=
Re'uroinr-,he mails viii Praciaco on the Ia
each month"; = -
Leave Lhagres on the 27th and 18th o each month,
Leave Havana or New York I'd each month
New Orleans NJ and 18th OF en- month.
Departure for New York be delayed the e7 10
each month a. Charre- and cous-pondngy Havana
rafy TO ennbe the Pacific mails connect.
Postage l2H 10 Havana
10 Chagrrs
/" 30 To Panama
70 DC paid IN the United States cases.
70 cents California or TO Oregop
N. X. HALL,
Postmaster Genesh
Auga9-a = 49,
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Corner 81 Ninth and streets, Hashinsfon,
nv iLL reopen on Monday, the l7th September hoH
course OF English studies In pursued, and superior sdVs
are oHeTed TOT acquiring languages
institution Able Instructors employed several G
menus ana the Principal devcts
pupils iDtrnsed to number borrders s
ceved, who have the advantage converting b
aud also Of enjoying The comforts OF
iafms, &C, inside known on application TO thf Principal
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a Osieh nbout wtnes.-Gentemen a Washington CITY v
~ may desire, for occasion, have their tables he ch
wines ana liquors In perfect condition and prices p
same TIME Wishing 10 avoid the purchase original pasF
sneh sort can have superior selection for table, uum
notuss OF various wines and liquors packed, and delivered al
iedences Gree Of reiRhD by Adanss express day %
~ addressing Geographic the day previous
The assortment OF single by the ua
signed from his stiRhemh Mo-ee sparkling Champaign
osee OF which he has mn uoequsIed stock Sherry, Nade
Port mat cannot be surpassed including exquisite Anonp
do, Manzaniils, AID White Port taret fedoc Durgund
ternv, and other French and German wne s
the United states also medium and a'
cigars, all imported direct. Address
JACOB SNYDER, hy
Aug2f--dlmn Wine Merchant PhiladeipoA
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NEAED PROPOSALS, endorsed estate Loan, and addrcS'
~ me board Of Public Works, will be received Office .
second auditor IN the city Of Richmond, until ~ ms wedas
e rih day OF TINS month"; August for loans
Of Virginia. under authority OF law, amounting In the
sooU, bearing interest at the Of per pei
e currency Of the United States and payable the h day ia
uuy and st day OF July In each year. redecmahle
rom me dates Of the certihcnts hut redccmabe afterwards
pleasure Of tho General Assembly.
PROMPT payment into the public treasury of the accepted @ u
De required unless otherwise expressed in the proposals. and
scrip viii he delivered ON payment
ny order OF the Boerd~of Public Works:
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aug la-drsStnnst. Second Andif