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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
SELLING OFE, All COST.

.I'HE undersigned respectfully informs the
public that he intends closing his mer-
camille business as soon as possible, and tor
that purpose has determined to SELL OFF
AT COST. Persons wishing Ia obtain
goods unexceptionably cheap will find !.
greatly to their interest to give him call
before they purchase elsewhere. His stock
consists of varied and excellent assortment
suited to the wants Of every one.
LYME SHACKELFORD.
June IS, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY.

TENHE subscriber having determined to leave the
Il county, is anxious to make some arrangement
in regard to his property before the execution of
his purpose. He will either sell his land and ne
groes together upon terms which cannot fail to suit
the purchaser, or he will rent his land and hire
out his negroes, unite with any industrious man
in the cultivation of the farm, furnishing an equal
proportion of labor and everything else necessary
to accomplish that object, upon very liberal terms.
lie does not deem it necessary to say more than
to invite persons wishing to engage in either of the
above propositions to give him call.
FRANCIS Ii. DIGGES.
June 4th 1S51-2m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
TO THE PURLICi!

hAVlD II. QUINN takes this method of in
- forming his friends and customers, that he still
continues the DRUG, PAINT, OIL, CHEMICAL and
PATENT MEDICINE business at his stand on the
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALExAN-
DRIA, Va Also WINDOW GLASS, PUTTY, DYE
SrUFFs and FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.
d. II. G. wishes it to be distinctly understood,
That his articles are WARRANTED to be equal to any
IN the market, PHYSICIANS and COUNTRY MERCH-
ANTS are respectfully requested to give him call,
as he is determined to sell at prices that cannot fail
to give satisfaction. GIVE HIM A TRIAL, is ALL HE
ASKS.
Alexandra March 26, 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

THOMAS B. CREIGHTON. WASHINGTON L. BoDKlN
CREIGHTON & BODKIN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCERY, Liquor AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Near the Ferry Slip,
ALEXANDRIA, Va,
WOULD respectfully call the attention of pur-
w chasers to their large and well selected stock
that they have just received from the North. We
name, in part, the following articles
5 halfpipcs French Bandy, various brands
bbls Peach do
" Apple do
I" Domestic do
10 quarter Wines; bbls Cordial
10 bbls N. E. Rum
10 bbls Anchor Gin
! pipe Holland Gin, ,carranted pure
90 bbs Gibson's celebrated old Whskey
40 bbs old Monongahela &C
25 bbs double refined
so bbs Cincinnati &C
O,OOO Principe and Havana Scgars
25 boxes Tobacco
90 hfds Porto Rico, Cardenas & N. o. Molasses
20 hhds N. o. and Porto Rico Sugar
10000 lbs side and shoulder Bacon
1000 lbs town cured Hams
so gross Matches; 80 boxes Candies
90 boxes Soap; 500 sacks Salt, G. a. & fine
100 reams wrapping Paper
e5 packages loaf, crushed and pulv. Sugar, also
Starch, Indigo, Sal Soda, Buckets, Brooms, Pow
der and Shot, Nutmegs, AIspice, Pepper, Mustard,
Tea, Coffee, Snuff, Stone-ware, WOODWARD Of va
rious kinds, Paint and Oils, Fish, Flour and Meal,
Shoe Thread, Wrapping Irvine, Cordage of all
descriptions, Oakum, Tar, and variety of articles
usually found in a Grocery Store, all of which
have been purchased for CASH. We can and will
sell on the most reasonable terms either for cash or
to punctual customers. Please give US call be.
fore purchasing elsewhere.
March 20, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
INSOLyENT,S NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of
~ LEONARD A. CLEMENTS, that personal dis
charge hath heen granted said debtor and that the
third Monday Of July next, being the first day OF our
county court succeeding this date, hath been set
apart for the final hearing in his case, when his
creditors may attend and shew cause, if any they
have, why final discharge shall not be granted said
debtor. r.. Ii. MITCHELL, Clerk.
March II, 1850, Charles county court
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

THE undersigned respectfully inform the pub
Il lie that they have employed an experienced
Captain for their SCHOONER, and are now rea:
dy to take freight to Baltimore or any other mar
ket and they hope by attention and care to receive
a share of their patronage. For freight apply to
Capt. GUYTHER, to
FERGUSON & RATEMAN.
Nav IA, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
ROOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY
On Royal Street, door north Of King Street.
ALEXANDRIA.
r.

\ D. COLLINSWORTHr respectfully informs
IA. his friends and customers in the country that
he has on hand and continues to make Ladies
and Gentlemen's, Misses, Boys and Chdrens
BOOTS and SHOES of the finest and most fash
ionabe style (warranted,) which he will be pleas
ed to furnish at the lowest possible rates.
Also-Mcn's COARSE BOOTS and BRO
CANS, and Shoes suitable for Fishermen or fol-
winter wear on plantations.
ALEXANDRIA, March II, 1951-1y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
JNSOIyENT,S NOTICE.

NJ OTlCEis hereby given 10 the creditors OF VII
~ LIAM $. G1BBoNs, that personal discharge
hath been granted to said debtor, and that the
third Monday of July next, being the first day of
our county court succeeding this date, hath been
set apart for the final hearing i'll his case, when
his creditors may attend and shew cause, if any
they have why final discharge shall not be grant
I'd said debtor Il, II. MITCHELL. Clerk
April I6, 1851 Charles County Court,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
NOTICE.

VNIIE attention Of the public is called to one OF
u the best Horse Mills in the State of Mary Wand
This Mill is built upon the tramp system, attached
at considerable expense, to my Water Mill, and
both blended, make by far the best GRIST MILL
in Charles County.
All persons, therefore, who may find it to THEN
interest to patronze it, can, at all times, be &C,
commodated, about one mile east of BryantoWn
where it is daily running.
A first-rate One-IIorse ROCkAWAY CAR
RAGE with four seats, FOR SALE.-I have
recently come in possession of above noticed
Carriage and Gear, which would be sold for $50
or $40 less than could be bought elsewhere. Sale
Carriage shows to be new, and is as sound ant
good as when bought. Can be seen at any time
at my residence near Bryantown, and would be
sold Gf immediate payment in money be not con
venien) for note with approved security.
ALFRED w. GARDINER.
July 3. 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

T,HIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scribcr has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, Maryland, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of PHILIP MARSHALL, late
of said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, properly authenticated TO the sub
scriber, before the expiration Of six months
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceaseds estate.
Given under my hand, this 6th day of July,
1851.
RICHARD JOHNSON. Admir- .
July o. Philip Marshall.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
BEDFORD WATER.

BEDFORD WATER.
VIE subscribers have just received direct
from the Springs, in whole and half
barrels, large supply of BEDFORD WATER
Orders from Charles and the adj dining coun-
ties promptly attended.
McVEIGH, BRO. & co.
P. S.-They have also in store large
supply Of seasonable GROCERIES, to which
they invite the attention of merchants and
other dealers in pursuit Of bargains.
Alexandra Va.
Prince Street Wharf.
June IS. 1851,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
For RENT.
BAMBOROUGH'S WHEAT FAN.
July 2, 1851.

BAMBOROUGH'S WHEAT FAN.
ENHE undersigned, agents for the sale of this
Il Justly celebrated Wheat Fan, are now offering
them at the manufacturers prices. The public arc
invited to examine specimens now on hand. M
merous certificates of its great superiority over all
others in use will be shown at our store. We
refer to Messrs. Walter Mitchell VIM. B. Stone
]. Ii. Hawkins, John w. Hawkins, John Hamil-
ton. We also refer to the following certificate of
pre-cminence awarded by the Maryland State Ag-
rcultura Society last fall.
VIM. BOSWELL s. CO.
May 81, 1851.
(corY.)
"Ths Is to certify. that at the third Annual Exhi
ton and Cattle Show of the Maryland State Agri-
cultural Spcy, held at Baltimore the, 25th October
1850, by the report of the Committee of Judges,
John scarborough declared to be entitled to a
certificate of pro-emincncc over the first premium
offered by said Society, viz: for his Tanning Mill.
Signed in behalf of the Society, this 25th day OF
October, 1850.
CHARLES B. CALVERT, Prest.
SAMUEL SANDS, Sec'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
HATS.

NTENS' Mole Skin, Angola, P. Leaf, Leghorn
lVl and Panama Hats
Boys Leghorn, English Braid and P. l.. Hats. for
sale by WIN. BOSWELL s. co.
ap9.
TANHLY FLOUR-2O bbIs. Patapsco Family
IL Flour, Just received, and will be sold at Bal
tlmors price, fer cosf
Ian I WM FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
A DURHAM BULL FOR SALE.

VNI1E subscriber wishes to sell his large full
Il blooded DURHAM BULL, which took the
first premium at the first Exhibition of the Charles
County Agricultural Society. He is ten years old,
and in fine condition. Any person desiring to breed
from this animal will do well to purchase him I'M
mediately. LEONARD MARBURY.
July 2, 185l.-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TIN: STOVE md, HOUSE FURNISHING
ESTABLISHMENT.
TDWARD J. WARD, TIN and SHEET Iron
II WARE MANUFACToRY, No. $50 Pratt Street,
between Charles and Hanover, respectfully an
nounces his friends and the public that he is pre-
pared to furnish Housekeepers, Hotels, Steamboats,
and Packets with every article in his line. Stoves
of every variety; HARDWARE and CUTLERY; BLOCK
TIN; BRIrANNIA and JAPANED WARE; Brush,
WOODEN and WILLOW WARE, with great variety
of FANCY ARTICLES, all of which he will sell at
wholesale RETAIL on reasonable terms can
be had in the city. Improved WATER COOLERS.
BATHING APPARATUS made and put up to ORDER
RooFING, SCOUTING and JoBDING done in work.
manlke manner and on reasonable terms.
May 7, lS5l-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
TO SPORTS MEN.

~UNs-A few very superior Double Barre
u Guno. with apparatus complete, also Walker
English PelcusslonCaps. For sale by
nov NM BOSWELL 8 90.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
10 FARMERS.

MARYLAND Penitentiary Plaid Cotton-ver,
lNE superior; Baltimore Plaid Cotton; Nankeer
striped do Burlapse No |. and 3 ; Phoenix hea
w rwills for negroes, for sale by
ano WIN. BOSWELL S co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
LUMBER, LUMBER.

LUMBER, LUMBER.
TNHE subscribers respectfully inform the public
l. that they have established LUMBER
YARD, at Mr.. Neale's Warehouse, near Port To-
bacco, where they purpose keeping constantly on
hand general assortment of BUILDING MATE
RAILS, all of which they will sell low for Cash.
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to give
US call before purchasing elsewhere.
HENRY FERGUSON,
j. X. BATEMAN.
Nav ID 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
TNHE undersigned have received the largest and
il best assorted stock of FARMING IMPLE-
MENTS ever offered in this county-viz:
Sinclair s. Moore's improved No. and Plows,
Davis &c do do
Points, Heels and Screws of all the various pat
terns also Hillside Plow Points,
Hames, Traces and Plow Lines in hemp, grass
and cotton,
Spades. Shovels, Forks and Hoes,
Cultivators-expanding and stationary,
All of the above will be sold at the Baltimore
prices, as per catalogues of the manufacturers.
Feb. &c. VIM. BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
CHERRY-HILL.

DAY the I'D day OF JULY next, a tract OF Land
called "Marshall's Land,'' and commonly known
by the name of
CHERRY-HILL.
This land is situate on the Wcomico river, and is
believed to contain 25S ACRES, exclusive of some
marsh land adjacent nearly adjacent thereto
The sale will be made subject to annuity of one
hundred dollars payable every year on the 3lst OF
December.
For further particulars touching the title to be
sold all persons feeling interest in the matter
referred to deed of JOHN JOHNSON, Trustee under
decree of the High Court of Chancery, to ANN d.
IRWIN and RICHARD NJ ScoTT, recorded 4th April,
1912, among the Land Records of Charles county.
1t is presumed that any one wishing to purchase
will view the premises before the day of sale.
The purchaser will be required to pay one-third
OF the purchase money on the day ofsae, and the
residue in equal instalments of one and two years.
bearing interest from the first of January 1851, Sc
cured by bond with such security as the undersign-
ed shall approve. When the whole purchase mo-
ney shall be paid, the undersigned will execute a
good and sufficient deed to the purchaser
JAMES IRWIN and ANN ID. IRWIN, his wife, and
RICHARD NJ. SCoTT, by
GEORGE w. MATTHEW'S,
their Agent and Attorney.
J une Is, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
DENsMoRE s. KYLE,

DENsMoRE s. KYLE,
ADAMS and others.
In Charles County Court, sitting in Equ-
ty, ordered, this 16h Of June, 1851, that
the sales made and reported by George
Brent, Trustee for the sale OF the real estate
of John Adams, be ratified aud confirmed,
unless cause 10 the contrary be shown on
or before the third Monday in July next ;
provided copy Of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed a, Port Tobacco,
in each of three successive weeks before the
said third Monday in july, 1851.
PETER w. GRAIN.
True cory,
Test: RICHARD II. MITCHELL, Clerk.
June 25, 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
$3.50 REWARD

T'IlE subscriber will give the above men,
4 toned reward for the apprehension OF
- slave MOSES, so tina. get him
NV again. Moses was purchased OF
tx WILSON DENT about July last
~ and runaway shortly after that
=, time. Heis supposed to be Turk
ing about the neighborhood Of Aliens Fresh
lie is about twen,y-eight years of age five
feet, eight inches high, stout built; COM
plexion tawny.
VIM. Fl. WILLIAMS.
Charles Co. July 9. 1S5l.-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY

WYE 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. MnLAR, living with HARPER &
Bro respectfully invites his friends and customers
to give him call when they visit Alexandria.
April 16, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
July o.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

IL dark bay Mare, with long name and tail, S
or 9 years old, with one eye, and small star or
blaze in her face. will give a liberal reward if
brought to me or any information where she is.
July 9, IS51-2t JOHN A. PYE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
BUMPY OAK AGAINST THE
WORLD.

SPRING ARRIVALS.
WYE have again the pleasure of inviting our
w friends and the public generally, who are al
ready vending their way in regular crowds to the
OLD OAK TREE, under whose boughs they have
often taken shelter, the present dimensions of
their pockets will abundanty testify. The season
has been rather unpropitous and some may have
began to fear her leaves would not develop them
selves, but quiet your fears, her green foliage is
now spread to the breezes of heaven, and here You
may come and find the balmy comforts Of life in all
their varieties
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Cutlery and
Crockery; Boots Shoes, Hats, Stationery, Saddle
ry, &c, with a beautiful assortment of Ladies'
BONNETS, of the most fashionable styles, which
have been trimmed with great taste. Here Ladies
is something in the way of dress that cannot fail
to make you appear TO the best advantage.
We again tender our thanks to our numerous
customers for their liberal patronage, and pledge
them our word that the past is but earnest of the
future. MONROE & BRO.
Bunny Oak, May II, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
MOUNT BLEAK FOR SALE.

vENHE subscriber will sell at public sale, in Port
Il Tobacco. on the first WEDNESDAY IN July
Court next. his place called MOUNT BLEAK,
near this village which contains about eighteen
acres more or less The land is of the very best
quality found in Port Tobacco valley. 1t has upon
f. it large and commodous Dwell
LING with all necessary out houses, all
HsaH of which have recently undergone tho
9 = rough repair at cos of about $500.
The TERMs SALE are as follows One third
cash. and the balance in three equal annual install
ments, bearing interest from lst January 1852, at
which time possession will be given.
FRANCIS w. WEEMS.
July Q 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

SERVANTS FOR SALE.
RY virtue Of an order Of the Orphans
Court, will sell at private sale Young
Negro WOMAN with two CHILDREN
girls, aged respectively abou. eleven and
eight years. The woman is accustomed to
either house or outdoor work.
Terms. cash. If desirable, however, q
short credit would be given for portion
of the purchase money, upon bond with
security.
JOHN w. MITCHELL. Exe'r
of John nj. Muschett.
April l6, 1S5l-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
INSOLVENT'S NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of
~ HENRY L. BOSWELL, that personal discharge
hath been granted to said debtor and that the third
Monday of July next, being the first day of our
county court succeeding this date, hath been set
apart for the final hearing in his case, when his
creditors may attend and shew cause, if any they
have, why final discharge sha not be granted said
debtor. r. ii. MITCHELL Clerk.
March II, 1851. Charles county court.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
A LIST OF LETTERS

A LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Port Tobacco, for
the quarter ending 3lst June, 1851.
Blackstone, James t., Hop, Mr.. Mace,
Burnett, John A., Hopkins, Ann,
Brown, Charles s., Malone, Mr. John.
Bowling, Mr.. 'Thos. Ii. Marshall, Miss c. Amelia
Cook Mr.. Hatch, McWilliams, Mess J L.
Clemens, Mr.. Leonard, & Co.
Cox, John, Mcdaniel, Horatio,
Cawood, Matthias, Nelson, Richard, Esq,
Cory, Mr.. James L., Quinby, Thomas,
Franklin, Mess. James 3 .Roby, Mr. James NJ,
& Son.-2 Selby, George w.
Gillroy, DR.. J. L.. Smith, William,
Gardiner, Mr.. Alfred w .Sherburn, Mr.. c. H.,
Gardiner, Miss Clarisa, Woodall, VIM. A.,
IePersons calling for the above named letters
will say they advertised; otherwise they may
not receive them.
II. D. DYSON, P. NJ.
July 9, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
J. T.. w A II X | n S.
No, Az SOUTH STREET,

Between Lombard and Pratt strcets,)
BALTIMORE,
II EEPS constantly on hand large supply of
IN Feather Beds, Hair Mattresses, &c, to which
he respectfully invites the attention of the public
of Charles County. oct 29-ly.
nIL OF TANNIN, very superior article for
~ cleaning Carriage Harness, Boots, Sc.-also,
black Oil Varnish, for sale by.
NH &c. WIN BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
LAND FOR SALE.

T'HE undersigned will sell at public auction, at
Il the Court House in Port Tobacco, on TUT S-
DAY the 22d day of JULY next, tract of Land
called "Marshall's Land,' and commonly known
by the name of
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

MAILS AND TAR.-Just received and fol-
II sale, cheap for cash, by
FERGUSON & BATEMAN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

GELECT AND CULLING BOARDS,-Re-
~ ceived and for sale, low for cash, by
FERGUSON & BATEMAN.
Nov ID
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

July 2, 1851
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-20

led an ordinance, prohibiting music grinding in the
Streets which proceeding neghbor Of the Mercury
does not approve of at all. Hear hims-- a > 8 IS
Where viii this vandalism Of the corporate author.
ity stop? Will the opera be prescribed Win the
music stores be destroyedl Win piano ores be pro.
hibted, and ddles unslrung foreyer2 If so, we can
tell these persons that they w find limits to their bar
barty. we will throw ourselves upon the mosc Of ma
tuie. No board Of Aldermen can still the dulcet peI-
forlnances Of two loving cats; no Common Council
can silence the elegac howngs Of benighted and wan.
dering dogs; ana while we have these agreeable SUBJ
stues ior the organ the king of instruments,'' we
may snap our fingers at the fantastic ricks Of those
I" in brief AUTHORITY