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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26
ELECT MISCELLANY,

HoME.-Home is a genuine Saxon word
"a word kindred to Saxon speech, but with
an import common to the race OF man,
Perhaps there is no other word in language
that clusters within so many and so stirring
meanings, that calls into play, and power
fully excites, SO many many feelings, so
many faculties ofbeing. "IIome''-say but
the word, and the child that was your mer-
~ guest begins to weep. "IIome,"-play
bu, its tunes, and the bearded soldier, that
blenched not in the breach, drops, and sick
ems, and dies. IIome,"-murmur but its
name, and memories start around it that put
fire into the brain, and affections that al
most suffocate or break the heart, and pic
lures that bewilder fancy with scenes in
which JOY and fancy wreath with delirious
strife for possession Of the spirit. "Home,
what does j, not stand for, Of strongest of
most moving associations for childhood's
grief and gladness,-for youths sports, and
hopes and suferings, and passions and sins,-
for all that frightened or dmmed the eyes; for
all that convulsed or tranquilized the breast;
for fathers embrace, or for his dea,h-6ed,
for a mothers kiss or for her grave,-fo,
a sisters love or brothers. friendship, for
hours wasted, or hours bes,, for peace in
the ligh. of life, or fears in the shadows OF
perdltion.-Reu. Henry Giles.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

A BEAUTIFUL ExTRACT.-A mourner q,
cven-,ide was standing over the grave OF
one dearest to him on earth. The memo
ry of joys that were pas, came crowdng on
his soul In this hour Of his agony, the
form of christianity came by. He heard
the song and transport Of the grea, multi
tude which no man can number, around the
throne; there were the spirits of the jus,
made perfect. there the spirit of her he
mourned. Their happiness was pure, per.
manent and perfect. The mourner wiped
the tear from his eye, took courage and
thanked God. "AII the days of my appoint
ed 'me," says he, "will wait till my change
comes" and he turned to the duties of life
no longer sorrowing as those who have no
hone
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

Should not all these things, with every in
'ellectual planter, be matters Of actual in
vestiga'ion, and experiments, for rational a.
musemens, as we'll as for the sake Of the
"almighty dollar ?" Does not this sub
ject open a worthy and inviting field for the
practical application of chemistry p ,ha,
noble art which, since the days Of Sir Hum
phrey Davey, has done SO much to enlight-
en-, invigora,e, and reward labor in this and
other departments.
When it was announced ,ha. cotton might
be substituted with economy and effect fo'
"!he villsinous compound'' Of saltpe,re and
birthstone, with wha. aIacri,y the Govern
ment with all its power, and all the tests ol
scientific laboratories (for militsry uses,
stepped forth to see what could be made
Of it. Now, only lie. it be understood ,ha
tobacco, ofa certain color and texture, could
be made the most efficien, means of sskilI-
ing our enemies," and the Government
would follow up the investigation as eager
ly as young hounds pack and open wher
laid on the trail of a roasted bone.
| 10 return TO this interesting suggestion
Of our correspondent. for dives,ing tobacco
of It's redundant moisture by the agency o
salt and thus accelera,ing the process Of cur
ing and guarding it more effec.ually against
pu'refac,ion +; we have only to suggest on.
difficulty which occurs to us. Suppose tn.
whole house to be hung with tobacco thus
salted, or any considerable number of tiel
above tier, would not the dripping, which
says our correspondent. "for several days
kept the ground as wet as from a sligh
shower of rain," be ap. to damage all The
lower tiers? And another
Would not the sweepings Of the tobacco
houses and the inspection houses make ex
celle' manure for seed-beds, jus. as its leaves
and trimmings are found to be the best, j
not an all-sufficiens manure for the grape
vlne-the manure which nature in fact pro-
vides for everything ?-Editor p, L., g. A
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

SILENcE.-What a strange power there is
in silence how many resolutions are form
ed-how many sublime conques.s effected
during that pause, when the lips are closed,
and the soul secretly feels the eye of her
Maker upon her? When some Of those cut
ting, sharp, blihing, words have been spo-
ken, which send the hot indignant blood
into the face and head of those to whom
they are addressed, keep silent, look on in
awe for mighty work is going on within
them, and the spirit of evil, or their guar
dian angel, is very near to them in that hour.
During that pause an item has been scored
in the book which the day Of judgmcn.
shall see open. They are the strong ones
Of the earth, the mighty food for good or
evil, those who know how 10 keep silence
when it is pain, grief to them, those who
give time to their own souls, to wax strong
against temptations, or to powers Of wrath
to stem them with their wilhering passage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26
PO EFT R Y.
REMEMBRANCES.

OFT at the hour when evening throws
Its gathering shades DER vale and hill,
While half the scene in twilight glows,
And halfin sunlight glories still,
The thought of all that we have been,
And hoped and feared on life IS long way
Remembrances of joy and pain,
Come mingling with the close ofday.
The distant scene of Youths bright dream
The smiling green, the rustlng tree;
The murmur of the grass-fringed stream,
The bounding Of the torrent free
The friend whose tender voice no more
Shall sweetly thrill the listening ear,
The glow that Loves first vision wore,
And Disappointment's pangs-are here.
But soft DER each reviving scene
The chastening hues of Memory spread;
And smiling each dark thought between,
Hope softens every tear we shed.
o thus, when Deaths long night comes on,
And its dark shades around me lie,
May parting beams from Memorys sun
Blend softly in my evening sky.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

TRUTH is a subject which men will not
suffer to grow old. Each age has to fight
with its own faIsehoods; each man with
his love of saying to himself and those a
round him pleasant things and things SER
viceabIe for to-day, rather than things which
are. Yet a child appreciates at once the
divine truth never asks, "What harm is
there in saying the thing there is not - and
an old man finds in his growing experience
wider and wider applications of the great
doctrine and discipline of truth.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

THE TRIALS OF MARRIED LrFE.-We
have a fliend-an excellent husband and
doating father-who came into our Office
the other day looking rather sleepy.
"What is the matter with you 20 we in
quired.
"Oh-noshing-that is to say" replied
in hesitating voice-"babies are some ,rou-
BILE after all, ain's they -
OF course we nodded in an Indifferent as
sent, but could not help asking ''how ~
"WLy the fact is,' said our friend, ".hat
little fellow Of ours is getting to be very
knowing, and will be humored now and
.hen-so | get up occasionally and walk him
to sleep-but last night both wife and my
self had to cary him alternately, and
"Surely two are not required-'
"Hear me out. You see the child wanted
novelty, SO lig ghted candle, and as my
wife carried him up and down the room,
walked after her, making all sorts Of queer
maneuvres with the light"
swell, did that pacify him ~
"Why, yes, after fashion. /. stopped
his crying, but we consumed whole can
die and bes. portion Of the night, before
he fell asleep, and the consequence is feel
wretchedly stale this morning.'
Now, old bachelor, laugh if you feel like
it, and let this be caution to you.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

"EMPLoY YOUR PEN."-This counsel is
far from being superhuous. There is a mar
vellous power in writing down what we
know. I. fixes the thoughts reveals our
ignorance; melhodizes our knowledge, aids
our memory and insures commend Of Ian
guage. "Men acquire more knowledge"
says Bishop Jewell, "by fequen. exercis-
ing Of their pens, than by the reading of
boOks.n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

FLowERs.-These cheerful and loving
embIems of innocence must have their al
Ioted spot; no home can have all its asso-
Citations wi,hou, the rose and lily, they are
is objects to be cultured by the female hand,
objects that sweelen household cares, that
elevate the aspirations Of the heart, they
tifiuse the fines. feelings in the youthful
mind. Where flowers are, peace reigns.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

AN IMMORTAL CHILD.-Thosc who have
los. an infant are never, as it were, without
an infant child. The other children grow
up to manhood and womanhood, and suffer
all the changes Of mortality; but this one
alone is rendered an immortal child for
death has arrested it with his kindly harsh
ness, and blessed it into an eternal image of
youth and innocence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

OLD TAN BARK-lf wood ashes can be
cheaply obtained, the best way to conver,
tan into manure is to mix it in layers-say
bushel Of ashes, unleached, to ten Of tam
the heap to be made up in spring, worked
over in midsummer, and used the next sea-
son.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

BLACK EGYPTIAN IBIs-A correspondent
writes to the Philadelphia Bulletin that a
black Egyptian Ibis was shot on the 10Th
of May by Mr.. w. B. Harwood, in Prince
Georges county, Md. This bird is scarce
y ever seen i'll this country. We have no.
ticed in the papers only one Or two instan
ces Of their being shot.
We find the above in the Marlboro Ga
zette. The following is from the Boston
Post:
One Of these rare birds was shot a, Mid
dletown, on the Connecticut, May 9th. 1t
was male in full plumage; stood eighteen
inches high, and measured twenty eight in
ches in length. |. has been carefully pre-
served, and is now in the cabinet Of Dr.. J.
Barrett. A similar bird was shot at Fresh
Pond, Cambridge, on the SIh. ]. is highly
probable that these birds belong 10 one and
the same flock, and were driven so far south
by the late storms, and by the abundance
of snow in the high northern la,i,uJes. The
one killed at Middletown, was observed to
be very lean. The IBIS fascinela is rarely
seen in the United States, and is The first
that hos come under our observation. I,is
supposed 10 have left the valley of the N lie,
where they are abundant, in or about March
last. They migrate to Siberia in the breed
ing season, and return to Egypt in October.
So that this bird, with his companions, may
have been over Bchring Straits to this con-
,inent, and by the inclemency and late melt
ing Of the northern streams, compelled TO
move to the south, and in following the
Connecticut, may have supposed himself a.
gain on the Nile! The person who sho.
the bird remarked his ''tameness''
The gentle manners, and want Of caution,
50 conspicuous in this bird, would entirely
unfit it for residence in New England, where
there is such murderous propensity to
shoot the feathered race.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

Every man should strive to be creator
rather than all inheritor--to give rather than
receive-.o forget his own weapons rather
than rely on the rusty sword Of his forefa-
,ho.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

WITHERED FLowERs.-At this season Of
bouquets, it IS well to remember that part
Iy withered flowers will speedily revive if
the stems be placed i'll warm (almost hot)
water. Just short of scalding is the most
effective temperature.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

The heart Of the generous man is like the
clouds of heaven, which drop upon the earth
fruns, heritage and flowers the hear, Of the
ungrateful is like desert Of sand. which
swallows with greediness the showers ths,
fall, but burie,h them in her bosom, and
produceth nothing
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

If we would enjoy ourselves, we must
take the world as i. is-mix up thousand
spots OF snnshine-a cloud here and there
a bright sky--a storm to-day-a calm to-
morrow-the chill, piercing winds of au-
tunn, and the bland, reviving air Of summer
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

A young man feeling restless in church
leaned forward and addressed an old gentle
man thus !: ''Pray, sir, can you tell me a
rule without an exception ~ Yes, sir,''
he replied, ga gentleman always behaves
well in church'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

How TO GET ELECTED IN CALIFORNIA.
In addition to my motives of curiosity in
visiting the volcano, was empowered with
a political mission to the diggers. The
candidates on the Mokelumne gave me let
ters to some Of them, and packages of tick
ets which ] was enjoined to commend to
their use. On delivering the letter, found
] was considered as having authority to or
der IN election-a power which was vested
only in the prefecs of the district or his spe-
cial agents. At the suggestion of some Of
tho miners ] went with them to the alcade,
in order to have a consultation. Idisclaim-
ed all authority in the matter, but explained
to them the mode in which the elections
were to be held on the river, and recon-
mended them to adopt similar ac.ion.-
Owing to the short time which elapsed be-
tween the governors proclamation and the
day Of election, i. was impossible for the
prefect of each district 10 notify all the or
ganized communities. The only plan, there
fore, was to meet ON the appointed day, pub
Iicly elect judges and inspectors, and hold
the election in all other respects according
10 the requirements of the constitution
This was agreed to by the Iawgivers Of the
volcano as the most advisable mode Of ac-
ton. But behold how easy it is, in pri-
mitive community like this, to obtain the
popular favor! There was, on one of the
tickets in the San Joaquin district, a candidate
for the State Senate, whose surname was the
same as mine, and the volcanics, as ! after
ward learned, took me to be the same indi-
vidual. 1--WE will vote Tor him." said they,
"because he came here to see lis, and be-
cause he appears to understand the law.''-
Accordingly the whole vote Of the place
was given to my namesake, but intended for
me. Had known this fact sooner, nigh,
have been tempted to run for slcalde, a,
east-Bayard Taylor's Letters.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

\ lot of very superior CIGARS and TOBAC-
IA co, just received and for sale by
may 20. LEWIS WEEKS,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

HEMP and VANILLA ROPE, assorted sizes
Ill just received and for sale by
may 20. LEWIS WEEKS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

Each Of US bears within himself a world
unknown TO his fellow-beings, and each
may relate to himself history resembling
that of every one, yet like that of no one.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

\ lot of Extra FLOUR and Shoulder BACON
"A just received and for sale by
may 20. LEWIS WEEKS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

DECISION OF CHARACTER-In all proba-
bility there is no trait in a young mans
character so necessary as decision of cha
racter. Take for instance milk and water
young man, one who has no settled or fix
ed purpose, either for the procurement of a
good character, or placing himself in po-
sition to secure an honest livelihood in af-
ter life; and in nine cases out of ten, he
comes to a bad end. A settled, determined
purpose, however humble the calling, is sure
to terminate happily, especially if prudence,
economy and industry be connected with it.
Some of our young readers will in all pro-
bability smile at such declaration, yet such
is most assuredly true, and every days ex-
perence proves it.
AT tho time young men are forming cha
racters, they should take especial care to
form good ones for fatal error in the par
ticular kind of character acquired might be
suicidal. By way Of caution and admoni-
ton, we would, with all due respect, re-
commend the following rules as being of
infinite value in the undertaking
l. Eschew bad company as you would
the Boa Constructor Of the desert.
2. Cultivate love for labor, and spurn
the idea that work degrades a man. No
one entertains such notions but the cod fish
aristocracy, and they, like the shark, live
at the eexpense of others.
3. Never be found aping; or in other
words trying to initiate the peculiari.ies in
others, for fear you will lead the communi-
sy to write you down a brother of q long
cared animal, whose sisters are called Jen-
nies
4. Cultivate modesty, honesty, piety,
perseverance, prudence, truth and good man
ners.- -Clearspring Sentinel
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

CADDLERY.-Just received a lot of superior
- Saddles, Whips, riding and carriage Brides,
Heads and Rims, Martingales, Strrup Leathers,
cotton and worsted Girths and Sursingles, horse
and mule Collars, Blind Brides, Halters, Plough
Hames and Plough Bits. For sale by
may Is. E. w. DAY & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

NOTTON YARN, assorted Nos, just received
" and for sale by LEWIS WEEKS.
may 20.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

PURLAPS, (Nos. l, 2 and 3D. Farmers Drills,
- Cotton Duck and Osnaburgs-just received
and for sale by LEWIS WEEKS.
may 20.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

II man Is always splitting, how can he
sr pecto-fatc as gentleman;
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

GRATITUDE.-As river returns its wa
ters to the sea, whence it is supplied, so the
grateful man delights in returning benefi,
received
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

Jenny LIND TRIMMING.-A lot of Jenny
u Lind Trimming, assorted colors, received and
for sale by [may L. VIM. BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

rULTIVATORS- and other pat
~ ters of Cutivators, for sale by
NAV % VIM. BOSWELL e. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

CEED POTATOES-Al lot of very superior
- Mercer Potatoes, for sale by
may 22 VIM. BOSWELL e. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

oils & PAINTS.-Just received and for
~ sale supply of Linseed OIL Turpentne,
White Lead, Chrome Yellow and Green, Litharge,
Lamp Black, Japan, copal and black Varnsh,
Prussian Blue, Verdigris, Turkey TIMBER, Sulph
Zinc and Pumice Stone-also, Paint Brushes
may Is. E. w. DAY & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

C000lbs. PRIME SHOULDER BACON
~OOO has just been received, and for sale by
june S. E. w. DAY & CO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

rITY-MADE SHOES.-A lot of Baltimore
~ city made Walking Shoes and Kid Slippers,
for sale by [may l. VIM BOSWELL g. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

HATS.-Slk, Guayaquil, Pedal Straw, Soft
Ill Fur and Palmleaf Hats, for le by
may l. VIM. BOSsaELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

II w. DAY Il co. have just received lot
~. of beautiful TRANSPARENT WINDOW
CURTAINS-together with all the necessary fix
lures. june 5.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

rHEWING TOBACCO e. SEGARS.-
~ Just received and sale a superior lot of Chew
ing Tobacco and Segars-also, Smoking Tobacco
mayl5. E. w. DAY g. CO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

nod LIVER OIL, Townsend's and Sands
~ Sarsaparilla, and Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry. For sale by E. w. DAY & co.
june 5.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

ID EADY.MADE COATS Cashmaret croton
IL cloth, brown and check linen coats for sale by
may22 VIM. BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

QACON.-A lot of very superior Bacon for sale
- by lmay 29l WIN. BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

\ SUPERIOR lot of genuine Havana CIGARS
IA just received and for sale by
mays. VIM. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

THEWING TOBACCO-Just received a
~ first rate lot of genuine peach leaf and anti
nervous Chewing Tobacco-also, very fine Havana
Cigars. VIM. BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
BY e. WELLS, JR.
EDITOR AND PROP RIETuR.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
For one year, If paid within six months, $3.50
6 :" ifnot paid within six months, 200
ApvEnr1sEMENrs.--$i per square for three inser-
tions-l2 lines Of small type or ID of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
sedacnt insertion. the number of insertions be
not marked on the advertisement, it will be pub
sished until forbid, and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
Vcrtise by the year.
Communications addressed to this office must be
PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

ence in it. In my next sweating WILL car
ry it through the regular process, and then
let it stand for some time. have no doubt
it will answer very we'll, and that next sum-
mer i. will 60 through a natural sweat with
perfect safe.y.'' 1t did SO and have now
box Of it (1S5O,) opened q few days
since, perfectly sound, but tasting slightly
of salt.
Inferior tobacco, cured in this manner,
think would answer we'll for the German
markets, where sal, is extensively used in
the manufacture Of snuff, as stated by the
select committee of the House Of Represen-
ta.ives in their repor. Of July 25, l846, in
which they quote from the report Of Joshua
Dodge, appointed as special tobacco agent
BY the President and sent to various States
Of Germany (see National Intellgemcer,
July l9, lS49.)
Grea. loss has been sustained by tobacco
becoming putrescent, either during the voy-
age, or in the European warehouses. That
| think nigh. be avoided by curing with
salt. The risk, too, Of curing by fire will
be obvia,ed, and the constant vigilance in
dispensable where that agent is used, would
be no longer necessary. The expense ol
the salt is not as great as the wood, where
that article is inconvenent, and the atten-
dance ofa hand to watch the fire. And there
can be no objection on the score Of flavor
in curing tobacco with salt when it is des-
tined for markets where salt is used in its
manufacture.
I'll,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-26

SADDLERY.-Just received and for sales
0lot ofelegant Saddles-aso, Whips, and Spur,
by WIN. BOSWELL & CO.
mays