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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
A FARM FOR SALE.

THE undersigned will sell q. private sale
the Farm on which he now resides,
called "Broomfeld," containing abou.
$50 ACRES,
more or4ess. It lies in Nanjamoy district,
and is distant abou. S miles from Port To-
bscco, adjoining the lands of DR.. John Fer
gusson, Robert Hanson and Edmund Perry.
The improvements upon it are comfortable
n DWELLING HOUSE, BARN, Ice
ID HOUSE, Corn House, STABLE,
..zs HS and all necessary and eonve-
es=z=s== nient OUr-HoUsEs. The To-
cation Of this Farm is considered as healthy
as any in the county. /. has upon it an
abundance Of wood and water, and The soil
is adapted to all the staple products Of the
county, particularly Wheat. field which
is already faiowed will be sown in Whea,
this fall. Further description is unneces-
sary, as persons wishing to purchase can
view the premises themselves. For terms,
which shall be accommodating, apply to me,
either in person or by letter. Address,
ALEXAND Il. ROBERTSON,
Aug. IA. 1S50uf. Port Tobacco P. O.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
ONE WHEEL POWER.

WE also have the EDDY POWER, which is
w one Of the most simple and durable Sweep
Powers now in use. 1t consists of one wheel only
and the horses work inside of the wheel 1t can be
transported easily from place to place, in common
farm wagon, and may be set up in % minutes, and
taken down in half that time It is simple in con-
struction liable to get out Of ORDER and may be
easily repaired, the gearing being made entirely OF
wrought iron. 1t may work in the open field,
though it is better to have it under cover, when
stationary, especially during stormy or very hot
weather. For efficiency, durability and simplicity,
this, for sweep power, is preferred by many to all
Others Price of the largest size with our late inn
movements, 800. E. WHITMAN, JR.
june IL. So Light street, Baltimore, Md
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
A CARD.

WILLIAM BAKER, residing near Port
w Tobscco, in Charles County, Nd, still
continues to act as Collector 10 any part al
said County He will give prompt auen-
ton 10 all claims confided to him.
July 81 lS5O.-lv.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
GEORGE HARTMAN,

1914 Pratt, Near Hanover st. Baltimore.
HAS in Store a large assortment of Gentlemen
LII DRESS BOOTS, (Morocco and Calfskin,
made in the most fashionable manner and of the
best materials. Also, a complete assortment Of
LACE BOOTS. He particularly solicits cal
from his COUNTRY FRIENDS and Others feeling
assured that he will be able to give satisfaction with
regard to prices, etc.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
PORT TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB.
FALL RACES.

4 T a meeting of the Members of the Port
Tobacco Jockey Club, on Thursday
last, on motion of F. H. DIGGEs, the fol-
lowing officers were chosen:
SAMUEL Cox. President
STANIsLAus FARRALL, Treasurer
Il. H. MITCHELL, Secretary.
a+The Races will come off al Farrall's
Race Course. near Port Tobacco, on The
fast Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in
November.
By order, R. H. MITCHELL, Sec'y.
aug.7.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
CHALOTTE HALL SCHOOL.

THE annual examination of the pupils of
= ibis institution, will commence on
WEDNESDAY, the 25lh day Of September
next, and continue for two days; and an
exhibition will be held on FRIDAY, the 9Th
The pa'enls and guardians of The pupils Of
the institution, and the literary public gene
rally are invited 10 attend.
By order Of The board,
H. FOWLER, Reg.
July "a. 1850. C. II. School.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
CASH FOR NEGROES.

TUE subscriber wishes 10 purchase any
Il number Of likely NEGROES for the
New OrIeans and Georgia markets. Persons
having negroes for sale will find it 10 their
advantage to call on me before disposing
of them, as am ., ali times IN market.
will give more money for negroes than any
one now in msrke, or may come in here
after.
Communications addressed to me at Pts
Getaway, Nd, or al Washington, D. c., will
NEE: with prompt attention.
G. w. BRANDT,
Agent for VIM H WILLIAMS.
may 22-3 m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
G.. G. WILDMAN,

u U. W IT'D NJ AN,
nF the late firm of c. G. WILDMAN & Co., is
~ now receiving and offers for sale large and
yell selected stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER DRY GOODS.
all Of which have been purchased from impor:e
and large dealers, and upon the most advantageous
terms He therefore feels we'll assured that he can
sell to country dealers as low, if not lower than the
same goods can be purchased in any market. He
most respectfully invites his friends and former
customers and all dealers in Dry Goods to call and
examine his stock at No. 8, on King, west of Fair
fax street.
Alexandra, Va, April 10, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28

TRUIT g. CONFECTIONERY re-
u ceived and for sale supply Of fresh Oranges,
Figs, Pruens, Raisins, Almonds, Pican and Palm
Nuts, Currants, Citron. Candy and Kisses; also a
fine article Of French Candies.
may Is. l.. W. DA1 y co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
T HEREBY CERTIFY, That LEONARD
L h. CANTER has filed. in the Clerks
Office of Charles County, his Bond as Con-
stable. Test:
R. II. MITCHELL, Clerk.
Any business placed in my hands
will be promptly and faithfully attended to.
LEONARD Fl. CANTER.
Aug FL. 1S5O-3i*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28

! Horses and Mules.
For best Stallion SIS
Brood Mare, thorough bred, S
common breed, 3
Colt Colt; thor0ughbred' to years, 3
Colt, common breed, 2
pair OF Draft Horses, 5
Carriage Horses,
Saddle Horse, 8
Jack, 5
pair of Mules. S
second best pair of Mules, 5
best Mule Colt, to years. >
Cattle.
For best Bull, improved breed, IS
's common breed,
Mich Cow, improved breed, 5
common breed, 3
Heiier, improved breed, to years, 3
g common breed, 2
yoke Of Oxen, S
Sheep.
For bes. Buck improved breed, SO
pair of Ewes improved breed 3
Buck, common breed, 2
pair of Ewes, common breed, 2
Slaughtered Mutton, 3
lot Of Lambs, 2
!. Hogs.
For best Boar, IS
Sow, 3
Sow and Pigs, not less than SIX, 3
Agricultural Productions.
For best hid. Tobacco, not less than 600 lbs. IS
second best do 3
best field of Wheat, not less than acres, 7
acre of Wheat, 3
acre of Oats, }
field of Corn not less than 10 acres, z
acre of Corn, 8
1 acre of Irish Potatoes, 3
] acre of Turnips, 2
Premiums for the above not to be awarded unless
fled to by two respectable witnesses, or the affda-
Wit of the producer under oath.
Products Of The Garden
For best bushel of Irish Potatoes, 81
bushel of Sweet Potatoes, /
specimen of Cabbage, not less than 6,
specimen of Beets, not less than 10, /
bushel Of Parsnips, l
bushel of Carrots, l
lot of Pumpkins, not less than 6,
The statement of the Field and Garden products
to be accompanied by report of the manner of
cultivation, the kind of manure, and the time of
soil, &c.
Fruits.
For best assorted lot of Fruits, So
sample of Apples, not less than doz
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28
PREMIUMS FOR 1850.

OFFERED BY THE
CHARLES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-08-28

Home manufactures.
For best TwiIied Cloth, not less than yards, 81
second best do, /
best striped or plaid Twil'ing, 2
second best do DO !
best plaid Cotton, /
Cassinet, 2
domestic Flannel, 2
second best do, /
best homemade yarn countorpans, 2
second hest do do, /
hest cotton DO,
best homemade Quilt, 2
second best do,
best lot home made yarn Stockings, ! s.;'r, !
yarn Socks, prs, soc.
cotton or naked do, soc.
best Tapestry, 50
best Needlework other than tapestry, 2
Butler.
For hes; pottcd Butter, not less than 5 lbs TO be
potted before the lst OF October, 80
best Butter, not less than . lhs. .
second best Butter, I
best home made Wheat Bread. z
Corn Bread,
Soap, .
second beat do,
Poultry.
For bes, pair Of Turkeys male and tcrnaie, 81
pair Of Geese,
pair of Puddle Ducka, Soc
pair of Barn Yard Fowls soc
agricultural Implements.
For best Horse power and Thrcshing Machine, 81
3horse Plough, 2
2-lorse Plough. ]
l-horse Plough l
Wheat Fan, 8
Corn Shelter, l
Horse Mill, 3
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Creek Agency from Fort Gibson, miles, once week
Grand Saline from Talequah, 80 miles, week.
Leaks Store, Woodlawp, and Godbod, from Camden 20
miles, week.
Odtown from Helena, 20 miles, week
Oregon from Danvlle, rs miles, once in weeks
Plum Bayou from Pine Bluff, rs miles, week.
The Narrows from Van Buren, 20 miles, once week
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6lls Prom vermlionvlIs at 2 once week, Wednes-
day;
To Peuy's Bridge by 9 p m, rs miles
And back between m and IL m.
$40 From Opelousas at s m twice week, "Wednesday
and Saturday
BY Washington, Vile Platte, Bayou chicot, Holmes
vile, and Cheneyville;
To Alexandra by p next days, "a miles;
And back between Monday and Thursday and
5p m neat days.
eIal From opelousss at S m once week, "Wednesday,
BY Plaquesne Bruee, ard Big Woods
TO Baou's Ferry by p m Friday, 100 miles,
And back between a m Saturday and p m Tuesday.
sI22 From Washington at a once week. "Wednesday,
BY Big Cane
To Bayou Rouge by m, 80 miles
And back between Z a m and p m Thursday.
6l23 From Red River Landing at week, Friday
BY Fairview, Vdaia, Rife Point and Water Proof,
To 81. Joseph's by p m sunday, 90 miles
And back between m Monday and p Wcdnes
day.
Proposals To cad at vidala are invited.
sl24 From Red River Landing at week, We'd
nesday;
By wiEamsport the Village, and Moganza;
To Point Coupee by IL m next day, "a miles,
And back between m Thursday and 2 m next day.
6l25 From bonneville at z once week, Thursday
By Bayou Rouge and Mansura
To Msrksville by p m. % miles
And back between a m Wednesday and pm
6l26 From Alexandra at a twe week, Monday and
Friday,
BY CouIe Clouliersvilc, and NstchiOehes;
To Grand Ecore by m, S5 miles,
And back between a m and p m Sunday and We'd
nesday.
Bids for three trips week will be eon.idered.
si27 From Acrsndris OF a a week. Mondays
By Saline Mills, Saline, and Sparta;
To Mount Lebanon by 5 p m "Wednesday, 10 miles !,
And back between a m THURSDAY and p m Saturday.
6las From Alexandria at a a week, Monday;
BY FLORIDA Bend, MaIksyille, Msnsnra, Moreauvie,
simmsport. Atchfslaya, and Red River Landing,
To Fort Adams, Mississippi, by 10 m Wednesday,
"a miles
And back between a m Thursday and II m Saturday
sI29 From Alexandra at m twice week Monday and
Thursday,
BY Big Creek and White Sulphur Spring.;
To HarisOnburg by N next days, SO miles,
And back between a m Wednesday and Saturday
and p next days
Bids for three trips week viii be considered also,
bids TO run by the Little River, apd end at Trinity,
emitting Harisonburg.
$3.50 From Alexandris at n q week. Friday
BY Hneston, Walnut HILL and Huddlesions;
To Bur's Ferry by p nert day, 75 miles
And back between m "Wednesday and N next
day.
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MONTGOMERY,s PATENT TUBULAR
ROLLER

THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC is IN
Il vited TO this valuable improvement. Expert
ments the past year on boats, both in Salt and Fresh
water, also for land purposes have fully tested
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great saving of fuel, weight and space occupied,
over any boiler now in use.
These Boilers can be seen in operation at
Messrs HECKER & BROS, Flour Mills, POI Cher
ny street.
HOOPER & BROS, 1893 Pearl street
MOTT & AYRES, Foundry, foot 25th
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ATLANTIC DOCK, Brooklyn.
A. w. METCALF, SO and 90 Centre street.
ID. d. BADGER & CO., a and 10 Duane
street
n. b. sTARBUCK's Foundry, Troy, New
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SMITH & CURLETT, Baltimore.
READING DEPOT, Reading, Pa.
And on board steamboats, JONAS G. HEARTT and
EDWARD PAYSON, foot Of Liberty street, N. ",
and towboat JOHN p. WHITNEY, New Orleans.
For further information apply to 1850
JAMES MONTGOMERY and
SAMUEL WARD,
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June 20-n
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MRS. KEENAN,.

THE CELEBRATED SHIRT MAKER OF NEW
j. York, visited Washington twice during the
last Congress, and ON each occasion took large
number Of orders for Shirts, Beman Collars, Dress
ing gowns, and Gents furnishing articles gene
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REFERENCES.

He has the pleasure of referring claimants anC
others to the following gentlemen:
Maj Gen Winfield Scott, u D. Army.
Brig. General Nathan Towson, Paymaster Gene
raj U. s. A.
(" George Gibson, Commissary Gene
raj u. s. A.
Hon. A. X. Paris, Second Comptroller Of the Urea
Walter Forward, late Secretary Of the Trca
sury.
Simon Cameron, United States Senate.
" Patrick g. Goode, Sidney, Ohio.
1" Alexander Harper, Zanesville, Ohio.
{" Willis Green, Green, kentucky.
Z" Garrett Davis, Paris,
Z" Baltic Peyton, New Orleans
:" John w. Davis, Speaker Of the House of Rep,
" James q. Hampton, New Jersey.
X. w. Thompson, Terre Haute, Indiana.
" Il. M. Huntington, Indiana.
4" Edmund Dcberry, Lawrcnceville, N. G.
(" ID. s. Kaufman, Texas.
NJ. p. Gentry, Tennessee
Andrew Stewart, Pennssyvania.
{" Richard Brodhead,
I" Truman Smith, Litchfeld, Connecticut.
I" s. +. vinton, Ohio.
+" Il. G.. Thibodeaux, Louisiana.
Z" Calvin Blythe, Philadelphia.
+" VIM. b. Reed, ("
" C. b. Smith, Indiana.
+" Joshua A. Spencer, Utica, New York
I" Robert Smith, Alton, Illinois.
" William Sawyer, Ohio.
Messrs Gales 4 seaton, Washington city.
Joseph ii. Bradley, Eco,
Rev. VIM. McLain,
" VIM. It. Sprole, West Point
+" James Knox, New York
" James G.. Hammer, Baltimore.
Messrs A. f. Sangston & Co., Baltimore.
ID. Leche & Son, Baltimore.
DR.. w. l.. Alice, Philadelphia.
Rev. George Dufied, Detroit.
Bishop McCoskrcy
Rev. }. p. Durbin, ID. d., Philadelphia
$. Brady, Esq., Wheeling, Virginia.
A. M. Phillips & Son, (" Z"
Rev. E. ii. Cumpston, Lynchburg, Va.
Rev. Richard Craighead, Meadville, Penn.
J. ID. Defrees, Esq, indianapolis
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