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ORCHESTRAL DEPARTMENT
Sheridan Knowles beautiful play CT
THE HUNCHBACK,

And The very IaughabIe farce OF
SHOCKING EVENTS,
have been selected for the OCCASION, and will EN-.
brace a powerful cast
Box office open from l0,0a. m. to p. m. Doors
open at halt-past slX-performance will COM
mence at a quarter past seven o'clock.
An efficient police will be in constant attendance
TO preserve strict order.
For further particulars see bills of the day.
December I2.-2t
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PAPERS MISLAID.

DIAPERS in the Of Thomas Crown, govern
/ ment contractor for brick, &c The finder will
be literally rewarded by restoring them to the
Office Of the National Hotel, or to me
BEVERLEY TUCKER.
Blythe Union, Republic, and Telegraph, will
insert daily for one month, and forward bills to
this Office. oct. g.. lin
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- We give to-day the report of the open.
ing of the debate in the Senate, on Mr. FooTE's
compromise test resolution. The continuation
of that discussion has been since postponed, to
allow the KossUTH reception mater to be dis
posed of.
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WtscoSsIs ELEcTIoS.-The official vote OF
Wisconsin shows GIL majority for Farwell.
Wing candidate for Governor. The Demo.
cratic candidates for the other State Offices have
majorties ranging from 1920 to 5,7oo over all
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New Fashionable Tailoring Establishment

Mems MERGERS and Taiiors, Brotons hotel, Pa. ape,
HAVE just opened their new store, with
Il IL large and well selected stock of goods for
gentIemens' wear, such Cloths, Cassimeres,
Vestings, and Furnishing Goods generally.
Army, navy, marine, and revenue officers, will
find an assortment ofSwords, Epauletes, Sashes,
Peasants, Laces, and such other articles as the
latest regulations of their respective corps pre-
scribe. .. '...
An experience Of manly years in legitimate
TaiIoring-a new and select stock of goods-a
desire to please-with the cash system to protect
customers against high prices, are inducements
that we offer; and most respectfully solicit patron
age. Nov. lS-tf
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mississippi Senator.

We learn by telegraph, that Gov. WHITFIELD
has appointed JOHN J. McRAE as United States
Senator to fl the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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TO Gentlemen who Shave themselves.

OUR customers can now be supplied with the
" purest and finest Shaving Soaps. We open
this day
l gross, large and small jars Roussells, Rose
Shaving Cream.
l gross, large and small jars Roussells, Almond
Shaving Cream.
6 gross, Military Shaving Cakes.
Also, splendid assortment of Badger Hair
Shaving Brushes.
All the above is genuine and fresh, as we have
selected them ourselves from the manufacturers.
PARkERS Perfumery, Comband Fancy Store,
under National Hotel.-Nov. /.
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There is also added to the estimates a stat ment
Of the several appropriations which will lie carried
TO the surplus fund, amounting TO 81, l29, 939 SO
Accompanying the estimates is a stttehent of
the permanent and indefinite appropriations, made
by former acts Of Congress, which may br requI-
red for the Of the last three quarters OF the
present fiscal year, as follows. viz:
CIVIL list and miscellaneous, Includiny expenses
OF cnIlec'i & revenue rom customs S. 2l5, 949 81
Pensions. -. ... .......... 326, ~ 90
Interests on the public debt. ...... 40 3 $50 ~
Purchase ofstock Of the loan OF ls47 $50 AIS 70
sll,435,ll6 90
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SOUTHERN PRESS
WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1851,

sB Mr. MAzYcK is our agent for Charleston,
g n
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ESTIMATES OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CEN
ERAL GovERNMENT FOR ls53.-The forthcoming
report of the Secretary of the Treasury of the Uni
pratons for the fiscal year ending Both June,
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SPLENDID SCHEMES.
OF THE
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
For December, 1851.

To be drawn in the City of Baltimore, under
the superintendent Of State Commissioners.
F. NORRIS & Co., Managers.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

Mr. Z. A. MARSALL. Sole Lessee
(Also of the Broadway, New York, and Walnut
steet, Philadelphia Theatres.)
Mr.. w. M. FREMiNG. 800. Stage Manager.
OPENING NIGHT.
The citizens of Washington and its vicinity are
respectfully informed that the above named es-
tabllshment has been strongly rebuilt and entirely
remodelled by the proprietor IN II magnificent
manner, and will be opened for the season on
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER ID, 1851.
with the following powerful combination Of talent,
which is not surpassed by any theatre in the
United States, .. 49,. .. ......'.
.... ..1. Dramatic Company. -: "
Mr. w. M. FLEMING, from the principal thea
tres throughout the United States Mr.. GEORGE
JORDAN, from Burton q and Brougham 3 theatres,
New York Mr.. Fl. c. JORDAN, from the Bowe-
ry theatre, New York Mr.. CHARLES HILL, from
the London and Philadelphia theatres Mr.. BAR
TON HILL, from the Broadway theatre, New York;
Mr.. HENRY TUTHILL, from the Dublin and New
York theatres Mr.. q. B. VINING, from the Bal
theatres Mr.. PAULLIN, from the Philadelphia the
aires; Mr.. II. ST. CLAIR, from the Eastern thea
tres !; Mr.. THORPE, from the st. Louis theatres !;
MIR. WALTERS, from the Broadway theatre, New
York Mr.. RYDER, from the Philadelphia thea
tres g; Mr.. HAYMAN, from the Eastern theatres !;
Mr.. CHARLES WooD, from the Philadelphia thea
tres. ....' -...
Miss HERON from the Philadelphia theatres ::
Miss KATE Horn, from the Broadway theatre
New York; Mrs. HELD, from the Broadway
theatre, New York; Miss ANNIE WALTERS, (the
celebrated danseuse,) from Burtpn's theatre, New
York; Mrs. BARTON HILL, from the Broadway
thea re, New York; Miss WILMINGTON, from the
Philadelphia theatres; Mrs. CARPENTER, from the
Philadep hia theatres; Miss KATE REYNOLDS
from the Philadelphia theatres; Mrs. TROUPE
from theSt Louis theatres Mrs. OWEN; the Misses
BAKER, CURRY, and ALDERMAN. ,..
Treasurer. MIR. BENsEL
Mr.. J X GoopALL, from " Her Majesty's Thea
tire" London, has been engaged as Must
cal Dir ector and Leader.
Machnist $3.50. Mr. VIM DERR
Prompter. MIR - BAKER
formerly of Mltchell's Olympic Theatre, N "
Scenic Artist. .......... Mr. LAMB
Costumer. .................. Mr. PAULLIN
ORCHESTRAL DEPARTMENT.
Musical director and leader, Mr.. Goodall; Rep
ettuer, Mr.. Knoll; Master Goodell, LIST violin;
violin secondo, Mr.. Rankin; viola, Mr.. Joseph
Gerhards; violoncello; MIR. Musgrif; contra bass,
Hutton Fristchi cornos, Messrs. Weiss and Ehr-
mann; clarIonets, Messrs. Schmez and Libs:h;
fagotu. Signor Pagnoceill; trombone, Herr Null
Ter; oboe Mr.. Howard; cornet.a -piston, Mr.. Bal
ley; flute, Mr.. Hubert Shutter, trompet, Mr..
Schunbinger; timpan, Herr Kronam.
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nAClFIC NAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANl

Pacific MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
/ ONLY through line for California and Ore
gOn.)-The public are informed that undsr the
new arrangement OF this Company, steamers in
spected and approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
unue to leave Panama and San Francisco the LIST
and 5th days OF each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, and viii touch u Acapulco,
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, are now in the
Pacific, one Of which will Ce always in port at
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Wlornfys al Lar, Washington City, ID. G.
ENRACTlCE in the Supreme Court of the
n United States, and in the Courts OF the Dis
trict of Columbia; and attend promptly to all
claims against the United States, or Foreign Gov
ernments.
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Mr.. Z. A. MARSALL. .......... Sole Lessee
(Also of the Broadway, New York, and Walnut
steet, Philadelphia Theatres.)
Mr.. w. M. FIR EN- ING. Stage Manager.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
BALTIMORE EFT.

GRA1N.-Wheat.-We quote fair good to prime
Md. reds at 93a97a9S cents very little at market
Sales of Md white at 100al0S cents of family
flour white at ll0al Is cents and parcel of good
Va white at LOG cts.
Corn.-On Wednesday the sales of white were
at 50 cents, and of yellow at 81 cents. Yesterday
and TO-DAY sales of white at 59a60 cts. and Of yell
low at Sass cents, and we qnote accordingly.
Oats.-We quote Md. Oats at 3sa4f cts Sales
of Penna at 4la42 cts.
ToBAcco.-The business of the week has been
quite small, holders being unwilling to reduce their
rates, and shippers manifesting no disposition to
purhase in consequence of the want OF encouraging
accounts from Europe. The appearance of the
new crop now beginning to come to market, indi-
Gates material falling off in the quality of COM
mon, as compared with that of last years crop
We note sales of a few lots of COMMON to good
Maryland at S7,25as8, which is about the rate
obtained for similar qualities of the old crop. We
quote as before, viz:
Inferior Maryland $3.50 common S6a6.5O;
good common S6.5oa7 brown S7aS; and fine
brown So 10.
The inspections of the week comprise 447 hhds-
MARYLAND, and II hhds. Ohio-total AGA hhds.
The totarinspections this year are l,773 hhds.
against ,o65 hhds. to the same period last year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
DEATH OF JOHN S. SKINNER, ESQ


feel deeply panied at the following an
nouncemen,, which appeared in the Bal!'-
more Clipper Of Saturday last:
We announce with deep sorrow the sud-
den aud painful death of John S. Skinner.
E-q, the well known editor Of The "Plough,
the Loom aud the Anvil" Between two
and three O'Clock yesterday afternoon, he
entered the Baltimore Post office to transact
some business, and on leaving stepped to-
ward The side door on Nnr,h street, but I'M
fortunately mistook il for The door which
leads 10 the basement, and opening it hur-
rIedly, made one step and plunged head fore
most down the flight of steps to the bottom,
making, in the fall, complete somersei.-
The clerks and carriers, Zone of whom saw
him open the wrong door, but had no, time
10 warn him Of the mistake before he Gel,)
Immediately ran to his assistance, and found
him speechless! As soon as possible thew
took him up, and carried him into The Post
masters 70 IN, placed him on comfortable
cot, and called in a number of phv sicans.
among whom were Drs. Buckler, Riley and
Mex enzie, who did everything .ha, The best
medical science could suggest, bu, his skull
was found to be SO badly fractured a, the
base, and his injuries OF such character as
to leaven hope ofhis surviving. He remain
ed totally insensibIe until 25 minutes past
seven o'clock last evening, when he ceased
TO breathe. His afflicted wife was present
soon after the accident occurred, as were
also exMayor Davies and other relatives,
whose grief at the sudden bereavement, may
well be imagined.
Mr. Skinner was no ordinary man. He
was known throughout the whole Union
for his tdents, un'rng industry, and strict
integrity. For 20 years he was the able
and efficient Postmaster in this city. having
been commissioned by President Madison,
and continued until nearly the close Of Gene
raj Jackson's second term. |, is a singular
coincidence tina, he should have met his
death in the office, The affairs of which he
so ably managed for many years, but from
which lac was removed more than Is years
ago.
Mr. Skinner was about sixty-four years
Of age.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAR. 20, 1851.
We learn from the Marlboro Gazette, that

We learn from the Marlboro Gazette, tina,
the suggestions Of Mr.. acknowledgements letter,
which will be found on our first page TO-
day, have been favorably received by many
Planters and will, it's hoped, induce them
TO withhold their crops from marke, until
buyers are compelled to advance prices to
a standard justified by the scarcity of the
article.
By the following official correspondence
between Mr.. WEBSTER and the American
Minister a. Berlin, it will be seen tina, the
fears entertained tina, the Tobacco Reggie is
to be established in Prussia and The States
Of Zollverein, is wi,hou. foundation:-
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, 9th March, 1851. !
To-, Esq, Baltimore.
SIR:-The Hon. Thomas G. Pratt. Of the
Senate, communicated to me. on the Sd inst,
the letter with enclosure, which you address
ed to him on the 20'h uIIimo, on the subject
Of an apprehended introduction Of the To-
bacco Reggie into Germany and Holland.
have the honor to transmit, herewith.
an extract from despatch Of Mr.. Barnard,
the American minister al Berlin, Of the 1lth
nltim". by which you will perceive. that, as
far as Prussia and The States Of the German
ZollvereIn are concerned, any apprehension
of such measure is wholly unfnunded.
J am, sir, very respectfully, your obedIen,
servant. DANIEL WEBSTER.
EXTRACT FROM
No. IL. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATEs,p
BERLIN, February ii, 1851. !
SIR The opinion which expressed TO
You in my last despatch No. l0,) on the
subject Of the attempt Of Austria to secure
TO herself monopoly Of the Tobacco trade
in all Germany, has since then received a
very explicit confirmation in a communi Ca
lion from the Presiden. Of the Prussian min
is,ry, Baron Won Man,ueffrl, addressed TO
the Tobacco Manufacturers, who had me-
moriaized the ministry OIL the subject, and
asked tina. their fears abroad be Quoted on
This point in reference to pending nego,ia-
lions.
The substance Of the Minister'S reply is,
that The Prussan Government has neither
manifested any disposition. in any way, to
favor the Introduction Of this plan for to-
hacco monopoly into The German ZoIlverein
nor has il any intention of doing so.
d. D. BARNARD
The Hon. Daniel Webstrr,
Secretary of State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

DEATH OF GEN. McDUFFIE.-General
George McDuffie died at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, on
Tuesday, the lllh instant, al the residence
of Richard Singleton, Esq, in Sumter, South
Carolina. Gen. McDuAie has been an in
valid for several years, suffering from The
so(Iening Of the brain, or some kindred dis
ease, which no, only destroyed his physi-
cal strength, bu, seriously impaired his men,
tai vigor. He held, for many years, very
prominent position in the Sonlh, and has
served as Governor and Uniled States Sena-
tor Of South Carolina, in both Of which Off
ees he commanded the respect and admira-
Of his constituents. He was an ardent States
Rights man, and Jealous advocate of free
trade. His political views, indeed, were all
parallel with those Of the late John G.. Cal
houn, and he probably stood mex, to that
distinguished man, in The esteem Of his fell
low citizens. His death. which occurred
near The anniversary Of tina. Of Mr.. Calhoun.
will he widely regretted in the South.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

Attorneys be elected at the time the governor is e.
lected vacancies to be filled by the court till next
election fees, Sc, to be same as now allowed
Attorney General and Deputies; Legislature to
make all necessary regulations first election to
be held at next Delegate election, and persons e.
lected to hold office till next Governors election.
The Convention refused to strike out and the
substitute was thus rejected. The report was then
adopted and ordered to be printed with the amend
ments.
The Convention then took up the report on rep
Iresentation.
Mr.. kilgour moved to postpone till Monday
Mr.. Schley moved Monday week. Mr.. Hicks
moved Tuesday week. MIR. Merrick moved next
Satlrday-all of which were rejected.
The first section of Mr.. Merrick's report was
stricken out on the motion of Mr.. Donaldson
Adjourned.
March 81, 1851.
The special reports on the subject of apportion-
ment and representation was taken up the spe-
special order of the day.
Mr.. Merrick's report being under consideration,
Mr.. Fiery moved basis of representation in the
House of Delegates, which would produce the fol-
lowing results Baltimore and Frederick counties,
each 6 delegates Washington county, s. Allega-
ny, Anne Arundel, Carroll Cecil, Dorchester,
Hartford, Prince Georges, Somerset and Worces-
ter, each 3; Howard, Caroline, Calvert, Charles,
Montgomery, Queen Anne's, st. Mary's, Kent
and Talbot, each 2; and Baltimore city 10
total, 49,
MIR. Schley moved as substitute therefor, a
basis producing the following result; providing
that no county have less than and that OF Balti-
more city be equal to that of the largest county
Baltimore city would thus have six, and the coun-
ties would have the same number as proposed by
Mr.. Fiery. 1t would give total of 60. Reject
ed-yeas Messrs. Sappngton, Schley, J. Newcom-
er and Smith, nays II.
Mr.. Schley then moved basis producing the
same result, and with the restriction as to
Baltimore City, except that it takes one from each
of the counties of Washington and Alegany.
On motion of Mr.. Merrick, an amendment was
adopted the end of the section requiring the Lee
gislature by resolution to declare the number of
delegates to which each county, &C., IS entitled
according to The basis fixed by this Convention, at
each PRONUNCIATION of the U. S. census.
Mr.. Fery's proposition was rejected by the fol-
lowing vote-yeas, 80, nays Al
Sundry other propositions were made and re-
jected.
Mr. Dorsey offered one giving Baltimore city 10
to be elected as the members of the second branch
of the city council, every two wards l, and was
pending at CLOCK, when the Convention ad
iourned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scrber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of CHLoE TuRrEN, late of
said county, deceased Alpersons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same with the vouches thereof to the sub
scriber before the expiration of six months. They
may otherwise be excluded by law from all benefit
of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this 25th day of March,
1851. WIN. J. RICHARDSON, Admir-
NH 26.-it de bonis non of Chloe Turteu,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

IMPORTANT DECIsioN-Gov. LOWE has
decided (and he is sustained by The opinion
the Attorney General) tina, under the 18Th,
l4lh and 18Th sections of The act of 1886.
amendalory Of the Constitution, he has no
power to make appointments during The re-
cess Of the Senate, except to fill actual va
cancles occurring by death, resi- gnalion,
change of residence, removal from office by
the Governor, failure to qualify, SC unless
in cases otherwise expressly provided for
by law. The practice of the Department
has, in many instances, been otherwise; but
the present Governor has refused to follow
the presidents, believing them to be uncon-
sllulionsl. By this strict construction of
the powers Of The Executive, much public
Inconvenience may occur, and 1t is 10 be
hoped that the present Convention will
remedy the omission by express provision in
the new Constitution.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

The ancient and widely known browns
HOTEL" in Washington CITY, is soon to be
RACED to The ground, and an immense and
splendid Hotel erected upon its site, by the
proprie,ors, r. s. M. Brown. The INA
iionsl" is to be enlarged by the addition Of
sixty seven rooms,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
no THE PUBLIC!!

DAVID n. QUINN takes this method of aa-
forming his friends and customers, that he still
continues the DRUG, PAINT, On, CHEMICAL and
PATENT MEDICINE business, at his stand on the
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALExAN-
pR1A, Va Also WINDOW GLASS, PUTTY, Dye
STuFFs and FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.
ID H. G. wishes it to be distinctly understood,
that his articles are WARRANTED to be equal to any
in the market PHYSICIANS and COUNTRY MERCK
ANTS are respectfully requested to give him can,
as he is determined to sell at prices that cannot fail
to Dive satisfaction. GIVE HIM TRIAL, is ALL HE
Alexandria, March 26, 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

There are nine men imprisoned in Kent
county on suspicion of being concerned in
the murder Of the CosDEN family. The
Juries have been discharged until the 2S'h
of May next, when there will be an adjourn-
ed session Of the Court. No bills were
found against any of the prisoners a, the
present term. The negro woman who was
wounded is on The recovery.