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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY
GOODS.

WE are now in receipt of large assortment
w of STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS,
to which we invite the attention of the customers
Of WESLEY D. MILLAR, and the citizens of Charles
County. We pledge ourselves to give as good bar
gains as can be obtained anywhere.
HARPER & BRO
Corner of King and Royal Streets,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
WESLEY D. MrLLAR, living with HARPER &
Bro. respectfully invites his friends and customers
to give him a call when they visit Alexandria.
April Is, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

THOMAS Richie, ESQ, on Wednesday
surrendered the Washington Union to An
drew J. Donaldson, Esq, Of Tennessee,
who has purchased it. Mr.. Donaldson
comes out in his introductory Editorial,
strongly in favor Of the recent Compromise
Mr.. Richie wss connected with the Union
six years, and altogether has been AZ year.
an Editor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

The CONVENTION. - On Monday las,
there was 10 have been held in Cstoctin dis
sric,, Frederick county, meeting ",o take
into consideration The propriety Of sending
a delegation to Annapolis to pray and i'm
plore the Hon. Dear Peoples Convention
10 adjourn and come home.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

The Medical journal gives US an interest
ing fact, that when dogs jaws are firmly
fixed on anything, if you will apply to his
nose sponge dipped in strong spirits of
har,shorn, it will cause him to release his
hold. !. is highly probable that it would
answer finely, but j, strikes us, that if dogs
jaws were "frmly fixed" in the calf Of our
leg, that We would hardly drag bim-all over
town to hunt up sponge and some "s.rong
spirits Of hartshorn.''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23
EXECUTORS, NOTICE.
"No, | never did"
"W ell, you ort'er."

ITNHE creditors of JOHN J. HANSON, deceased,
i hose claims do not exceed two hundred dol
lars, are requested to present them at the Office of
ROBERT S. REEDER for settlement on Thursday,
9Th of May next.
April %, lS5l-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

CIGARS AND TOBACCO.-The lovers of
~ "the Weed" are respect fully implied to call and
try specimen Of Thomas .Eldorado' and Peach
Leaf'-also Principe 'Panctola' or Minerva all
the Grand Turk. VIM. BOSWELL & co.
apo.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

LARGE ARRIVAL OF GUANo.-The ships
Emerald, Allen, and Alexandra, Walker,
with full cargoes ofGuano, from the Chincha
Islands, arrived in Baltimore on Monday
The latter vessel has been ordered to pro-
coed to Alexandra to discharge her cargo.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

FRTGHTFUL MURDER OF CHlLD.-An
appalling murder has been commi.ed in
Baltimore. 1t appears tina, John Rumpf,
(son of Jacob c. Rumpf,) FIVE years Of age,
left his home a. 2 o'clock on last Thursday
week to 60 10 school, which he never reach
ed. He could no, be found until 4 O'Clock
next afternoon, when his body was discov-
cred in an old slaug house. There was
several gashes on his head and face, nflict-
ed with sharp knife. His head was sl-
most cut of, and his arms ere terribly Gu.
and gashed, as If received in trying to defend
himself from the blows. A colored boy
about thirteen years of age has confessed
the deed and is now in Jail. He says he
bea, him over The head with stone, because
The little boy had lost his top string.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

GREAT HAIL SroRM.-An extraordinary
hail storm passed over Galveston, Texas,
on the 5,h The stones measured, in some
cases, ten inches in circumference, and were
Of size ranging from grape to an orange!
Many Of them broke through the shingles
OF the roofs Of the houses.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

DARASOLS & PARASOLETTS-A large
L and beautiful assortment just received and for
sale cheap by G. X. WlTMERi
Alexandria, April is, 1851,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

lust RECEIVED and for sale, supply of long
u and short handle Manure Forks-also, long han
died Shovels. WIN. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23
SLAVES WANTED.

SLAVES WANTED.
DERSONS having SLAVES for sale will at all
Il times find purchaser. at liberal cash prices, by
q applying to the subscriber, or JOHN 80
% H. BURRouGHs at Middleville, or by NO
SaM\ letter to either at Aliens Fresh or ~
wv Port Tobacco. NJ
JOHN G. CAMPBELL, Agent
for B. M. & M. Campbell.
Vaudeville, April %, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL. %, 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-04-23

April Is, ls5l-iy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
IUY D DECHARGE.

AUX SOLDAIS DECHARGE,
ET a tous qui ont droit a de bcnefces sous
T. In loi du Congress, leur accordant Ia ters
publique, etc.
LIE soussigne s'etant prepare avec toutes
formes necessaires pour procurer les warrants
a toux ceux qni en- ont droit sous Ia derniere
acte de Congress qui acccorde de la terre pu-
blique a tous soldats qui ont servi dams Ia guer-
re contre Ia Grande Bretagne GU contre les In
diens depuis 1890; offre ses services a toux
ceux qui veulent remployer pour lie procurer
les warrs nts CONNIE ci-dessus. lie correspon-
dants quill a a Washington lui faciletera grand
ement dams Ia decharge de toutes ~affaires qu'on
pourrait lui placer entire les mans; ct de plus,
il s'obligc de ne faire aucune charge q~uelcon-
que jusqu's -ce.qu'il depose entire les mains do
applicant son c~erti6cat de warrant. Les
veuves des soidats decides en- ont egalement
les msmes droits qu'ayaient leurs maris.
II s'engage egalement de procurer les pa
| tentes ct de deriger toutes affaires concernant
lie Bureau de Terre dams la plus courte delai, ct
sans aucune charge juaqu'a-ce-que les affaires
soient termines.
On le trouyera a toutes heures do la journe
| q son Office, rue Main touchant lie magazin do
/ Roth Freres.
dec2l-6m J. J. BERRY.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
To DISCHARGED Soldiers,

And all entitled to benefits under the late act Of
Congress, granting bounty lands, dc.
THE undersigned being fully prepared with
l. the for,ns and all information necessary to
enable him TO procure land warrants for those
that may be entitled to them under the late act Of
Congress, granting bounty lands 10 all soldiers
who served in the lale wal with Great Britain. or
in any Indian war. since l79O-offrrs his service
to such as may wish TO apply for bo"n,y~'ands.
He has facilities for communicating with Washing
ton that will enable him to transact snch business
with more than ordinary dispatch, aud he will make
no charge until the certificate or land warrant is
delivered to the applicant. Willows of deceased
soldiers are entitled 10 the same bounty that their
husbands would have been.
He will procure patents and transact all business
with the General Land Office with the utmost dis
patch, and without charge until the business is
completed.
He may be found during business hours at his
law Office on Main street, one door below Roth,
Bros. j.. BERRY.
PIaquemine, Nov. %. Ie5O-6m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
Bounty Land and Pension Agency.

WASHINGTON, d. c.
TIME undersigned Attorney and General Agent
l. at the cityof Washington, offers his services
in procuring Bounty Land and Pensions for those
entitled. Being permanently located at the scat
of Government, with a thorough and familiar
knowledge Of the necessary forms and routine Of
business, and having access to Registers and Rolls
filed in the US. War Office, he possesses facilities
for the speedy and satisfactory adjustmen. Of Co.
vernment claims Of every kind.
By a late Act Of Congress, Bounty Land is
granted to the officers and soldiers of the val Of
1912, and Of the various Indian wars, since 1890.
To those who served nine months, l6O acres-,o
those who served fonr months, 80 acres-and to
those who served one month, 40 acres.
Arrangements have been made with gentlemen
of the legal profession, in different sections Of the
country, for the location Of Warrants, and the sale
of the Patents, when issued, on the most advanta-
geous terms-for the payment Of taxes-redemp-
ton OF lands sold for taxes-collection of debts,
and for the transaction Of general law business in
different States and Territories.
He tenders his services to members Of the pn-
fession at a distance, and when claims against the
Government are prepared by a local Attorney,
will abate one half his usual fee. The necessary
forms and instructions, and information Oh all sub
jects appertaining to q successful prosecution OF
the business will be furnished to regular cores
pondents without charge.
Information cheerfulIy given and all communi-
cations properly applied to, if addressed to
CHAS. c. TUCKER,
dos box 1877 p. o. Washington, D. C..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
FINE GOODs-No. 4 Chartrcs st.

THE subscriber begs respectfully to acquaint
l. his friends and the ladies in general, that he
has now in store a splendid assortment OF all kinds
Of Goods, which he is prepared to sell at very low
prices.
Plain Barages, black Bombazines, black and CO.
lored Cashmeres, do Merinos, do. Mousseline de
LANES, French and American Prints, Ladies silk
and Merino Under Vests, Gentlemen's do, Boys
and Misses d. a fine stock of Ladies' English and
German Hosiery, black and white silk do, gents
brown and white half hose, Misses and Boys hose
and half hose; Table Covers, Piano Covers, and
plain and colored Oil Cloths. Canton Grape, Embd
Cashmere and Woollen Shawls, all prices; a first
rate lot of Blankets, Quilts, Linen and Cotton
%Sheeting, &C.; Alexander's famous Kid Gloves
with a perfect assortment of all kinds Of Fancy
Trimmings and Braids, Buttons, &c. All ask lisa
call to prove that l have every thing i'll the way
Dress and Fancy Goods, Trimmings, &c.
d2l w. w. THOMPSON,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
mysterious Poison.

The curare is a violent poison prepared by
some Of the tribes chiefly cannibals, who in
habit the forests bordering on the Orinoco the
Rio Negro and the Amazon. 1t is a solid
black matter of a ~resinous appearance, and
perfectly soluble in water, and is supposed to
be procured from a species of thorn abundant
in the country. Such at least is the origin
assigned to it by Baron Won Humboldt. This
illustrious philosopher has given a relation of
the feasts of Indians upon their going each
year to gather the plant Iaswstona curare,
which produces the poison, in the forests Of
Jayia. He also infinitely describes the method
of extracting the curare, and the singuler ef-
fects of this poison, which may be taken into
the stomach with IMMUNITY, while introduced
by q puncture under the skin it causes almost
immediate death. New details have since been
given by travellers, but much doubt and un-
certainty still rest upon the subject. The re-
cent experiments Of a learned Frenchman 60
far to confirm the marvels related of the poi
son at the same time, that they appear to com,
plete its history.
Upon injecting a liquid solution of curare
nto the veins of IN animal, death ensues in.
simultaneously, without the creature uttering a
cry, or manifesting any species of convulsive
agitation. II TIE poison be introduced nnder
the skin, it's effect manifest themselves more
slowly; but death invariably supervenes, with
similar and very singular symptoms. The ami
nal appears not to feel the wound; a bird will
fy as usual, but at the end Of few seconds it
falls dead without %uttering a cry, or giving the
least sign of suffering. A rabbit or adog will
go and come, after the infliction of the fatal
puncture, in its ordinary manner, but it soon
appears much %fatigued, and lies down as if to
sleep. Then respiration ceases; sensibility and
life disappear, and it dies without a struggle.
In general, when life ceases, suddenly, the
nerves retain for some time the power of reac-
ton under the influence Of mechanical or che
mical stimulants. Ifs nerve of motion be ex-
cited, commissions supervene in the correspond
ing muscles; if the skin be pinched, certain
| special movements will follow. After death
| by curare, none of these phenomena can be
introduced; there is a complete humiliation OF
all the properties of the nervous system. The
nerves of the still warm animal that died but
a minute ago are as inert as those of one that
has long been cold and stiff. The blood is
completely black, and so much altered that it
coagulates with difficulty.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

Bosros AND THE SoUTH.--The Boston Post
saeays it is estimated that more than a million Of
7ollars III nles have been lost to Boston this
selsaason, on account Of the impression among
1Outhern merchants that Boston would not
aatain the compromise measures.
10 ihis, the Savannah Republican adds
We have been pleased to learn from our pri-
rate correspondence that the Presidents and
Directors or many Of our Soutbren Railroads,
have determined to suspend their usual Boston
orders. This Is right-absolutely right, and
ws hope that this example will meet with uni
versai imitation by I'll such Southern Corpora
tiops. Il cannot be too strongly initiated, not
only because ofthe reasonable practices Of the
Bostonians, but because the South will proba-
bly, attain 70 acondition Of complete indepen-
dence, only through the trials and stiuulants
Of necessity. zss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

The LATE P.or. WEBsrER's LABoRArosr.-
The many appliances Of the late Professor Web
ster's Laboratory were sold at auction on the Goth
ult. There were many unique articles of appara-
tus, but the most of them were useless, as they
had been made for experiment. The Laboratory
brought less than $500, although the sale lastad
over two hours.
The magnet once owned by the distinguished
Lavoisier, one of the beheaded ofthe French Revo-
luton, brought only IS Is.
In this connection we may state that at the auc-
ton of Prof. Webster's Library, week before last,
his name was erased from all books the except one,
and which book il now in the possession of well
known literary gentleman, who has one Of the
largest collections Of autographs Of any person in
the country. This book contains the Professors
signature, written in q bold and dashing manner.
1t escaped the detection Of . family by one Of the
leaves adhcring to the cover.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

ARARx Yorrn There is a youth exhibiting
at bingham, Massachusetts, 10 years old, who
stands nearly eight feet high, and is still growing.
The Journal says, his shoes are sixteen inches
long, and his cap as big around as a bingham buck
ct. Seven years ago, when he was l2 years old,
he was known and noted as a dwarf he was then
but three feet high, and weighed only "a pounds.
Since that time he has grown eight inches a year
on an average, and has not done yet. He now
weighs 400 pounds, and has strength in proportion.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

RESTORATION OF S1GHr.-An Italian peasant,
born blind, of a blind mother, was not long since
successfully couched by Venetian surgeon. The
patient had previously been able to discriminate
between the day or night and he Immediately
called the white light and black dark, but could not
distinguish red from yellow or blue from green.
When first taken to a window and shown the blue
sky above and the living world below, the man
Thoughts poor half-witted creature was overpow-
cred by his emotions and actually swooned.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

TER VIRGINIA REsoLurIoNs.-The House o.
Delegates, on the 18th ult., received back from tue
Senate the resolutions that they had sent 10 'ha'
body declaring the voice Of Virginia on the SCUM
Carolina clamor against the Union. Inc Rouse
1000 70 N of the senate's amendments, except
inc that striking out the words-3The State OF
Vermont only e~xcepted,"-whlch was lefe''eu'
yeas Al, nays 40. The Senate insisted on IT'S
amendment, and the House again sent back the
x.so,ut;ons insisting on Vermont beng singled
,w.v from all conference with Virginia. Finally
~. Senate receded from its amendment, leaving
N. resolution as it originally came from the
House.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, &c.
go Young Il Co.,
NA LATE NELSON A. YOUNG.)

M.Z 8 CAMP ST., N. o.
Are now receiving their Fall snpplyof goods,
consisting in part Of the aforementioned articles
Heavily cased gold and silver hunting watches.
very substantial, from the best manufactures Of
London and Liverpool, suitable for Planters and
Overseers. Gold and silver faced do. do.
Very rich gold hun.ing and open faced Geneva
watches, plain and engraved. for Ladies. Fine
gold Guards. Fob and Vest chains, new patterns
Studs, Collar Buttons, Finger rings, Ladies and
Gents Breastpins and Earrings. single stone and
cluster Diamond Pins aud Finger rings.
Gold and Silver Specs-af! ages.
Silverware warranted pure as coin. consisting OF
table. tea and desert Spoons, table and desert Forks,
soup Ladies', butter knives, mustard and salt
ing Of Casters, CandIesticks, &c. The whole of
which is warranted as fine as any offered by any
house in the trade and at reasonable prices.
UPThe strlctest attention given 70 repairing
Clocks. Watches and Jewelry. All fine watches
committed to our charge we personally attend to
and our charges are reasonable. lan9 Iy
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

u The Southern Press, established at
Washington to support Southern rights" or,
as its uninterrupted course has proven, to adj
vocate disunion and treason, has been aban-
doned by some of the worst originators Of its
selfish and sectional schemes. The Hon. Je.
remiah Morton, of Virginia, who aided in its
establishment, has published a letter in the
Richmond Enquirer, denouncing the whole
tone of the paper, and %disdaining all sympathy
with its incendiary and factious projects
Pennsylvania Statesman, 28h uk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
Dronchitis and Consumption.

pYDR. HALL, 1877 Canal street, New Orleans,
ID who attends exclusively to these diseases.
Cortents-Have l Bronchitiss or is it only throat
complaint! Are my lungs affected ? If so, ought l
to leave home? Will a sea voyage benefit or injurs
me ? Is it safe to 60 on the coast ? Has cod liver oil
ever cured a case Of real consumption7 Does Nj
trate of silver alone ever permanently cure throat
jury Does any internal medicine have any real
permanent curative effect, u to consumption? I'm.
portance Of fresh air, moderate exercise, sound
sleep, plain nutricious food, &c. Sold and sent to any
part Of the country, by mail, at u Camp street,
New Orleans, by il. STEEL.
P. S. Six copies condensed pamphlet form
left for sale at this Office. ..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

&C. President Napoleon received from the
treasury three millions Of francs (about $780,
OOO) annually. He is allowed a salary of 6oO,-
600 francs; the same amount for balls and re-
ceptions; 100000 francs palace expenses; S5,-
600 francs for expenses at the Hotel Castel-
lane; and 100000 francs charity funds at his
disposal, Independent Of this he had 100000
francs voted him last summer, besides furni
ture, services Of porcelain. &c. Notwithstand-
ing this, however, he asked lately for 100000
francs for his personal use, which was refused
by the Assembly.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

IRlsH CHARAcrERIsr1cs-Charles Lever /,
while speaking upon the character Of his cour-
trymen. in one Of his late Irish romances, makes
ase Of tie following language:
sWhatever be the privations Of the Irish
peasant, however poor and humble his lot in
Ne, two faculties pertain to him like instincts
relish for droilery and an admiration for
beauty. These are claims that ever find &C.
knowledgment from him, and in his enjoyment
q either he can forget himself and ali the mi
series ofhis condition.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
: : : I I Z .
NO HUMBUG.

T AN not selling off at 80 per cent below cost, but
l. in consequence of being obliged to remove my
Stock of Goods at the time of the Land Slide here,
and having no convenient place to expose them for
sale until now, l have a larger stock on hand: than |
wish to have at this season Of the year, and will sell
them at greatly reduced prices. My assortment is
large, and prices such as cannot fail to satisfy the
closest buyer.
Gy-I will not I've undcrsold by any house in town.
THEODORE JOHNSTON,
Corner Bank and Main SITS.
Plaquemine, December 18th, 1850.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

CO The hair of the Caucasian, or white man
il an oval tube, with a large oval perforation; that
of the negro, oval but perfectly solid that OF the
Indian, circular and perfectly solid. By this sim
ple test the characteristics Of the individual may
DO ascertained by an examination o fthe hair. In
this way, a thread Of the hair is the key to a
knowledge of the whole animal as a tooth is to
Owen of London, and. a scale Of a fish to Cuvier
and Agassiz. 5sgT
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12

Balloon NAv1GArIos.-Itis saie that a balloon
has been constructed at Paris which obeys the
helm. aud can be driven against the wind by its
conductor. This machine has made several voy-
ages around the Hippodrome, and has been made
to turn in every direction, but its progress in the
air has not yet been tested, and the utmost secrecy
is observed as to the means employed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
sNNINERA sEASeAsAe
Notice.

Subscribers and Others who are "0eo,ea 70 .n''
49,. are respectfully requested to settle up Inn.
~ad;,telv. It is impossible for us to carry on our
- 80 nronerlv, unless we are punctually paid BY
go indebted. Subscribers at a distance Will
49,. remit their separate amounts bymaii.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-12
NOTE LOST.

WAS LOST on or about the 18th or 18th of
w January last, a note of W. E.. Edwards,
dated 7th January, 1851, for the sum of seven
hundred and eighty-fve Dollars, payable on the
LIST of January 1852, to the order of John S. Scott.
The public are hereby cautioned against trading
for the above note in any manner whatever
such b%artering being futile, as the said note is
not endorsed by the undersigned.
Any person finding the above mentioned note,
and returning it to me, will be literally rewarded.
feb15 JOHN S, SCOTT.