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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

SARTAIN's MAGAZINE for September has
reached US thus early, and is beautiful nun
Der. ''St. Cecilia" and "The Dew Drop
are really elegant engravings, and the large
number Of wood cuts are very fine. The
reading matter, among which is 800 prize
story, is of excelIcn, quality. This is a
good magazine.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

THE PREsIDENr.-Mr. Fillmore, in COM
pany with Mr.. Conrad Of the War Depart
ment and Mr.. Stuart Of The Department, of
the Interior, is al present on visi. to Vir
ginia, where they are received with enlhusi-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
ID L L ID,

In Washington city, on the 10Th of June, of con
sumption, after lingering illness of two years,
which he bore with Christian fortitude and resig-
nation, EDMUND M. BERRY, aged 50 years,
2 months and 10 days. The deceased was a ma
tive of Charles County, Md. He has left d wife
and seven children to mourn their loss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
THE News FROM CUBA.-We copy from
The Baltimore SIN of Monday las. the fol-

THE News FROM CuBA.-We copy from
the Baltimore SIM of M onday las. the fol-
lowing remarks:
| Never were two accounts more contra
dictory than those Of the government and
insurgents Of Cuba. According to the form
er, the revolt has already been put down
and the principal leaders captured accord
ing to the latter, an insurreclionary army of
two tn ousand men is in the field, accom-
panied by respectable artillery force
The difficulty of winowng The truth, from
these conflicting statements, is increased,
not only by the known habits of exaggera-
ton in which both Spaniards and Cubans
indulge, but by the fact that the interests of
both depends on the state Of feeling produc-
ed by their reports in this country.
The New York Sun has most flaming
type, announcing victories in Cuba,-such
as could not be eclipsed, ifIt were announc-
ing another battle Of Buena Vista. The Sun
also says it has ''reliable information from
New Orleans, that Gen. Lopez has sailed
for Cuba, from New Orleans, in the splen-
did steamship Pampero, and has taken with
him eight hundred men and seven pieces Of
artillery" OF This fact there seems TO be
no doubt, so that the next news we have
will probably apprise us of an engagement
between the invaders and the Cuban naval
forces that at last dates had been dispatched
from Havana undoubtedly to meet them
There is now evidently some fighting to be
done, and we may keep lookout, there
fore, for news Of an engagement at any mo-
ment. Lopez escaped The Cuban authori-
ties once in the Creole, and heaven and
earth will be moved to prevent his escape
in the Pampero.
We mentioned the fact, a few days since
that the expedilonists a, New Orleans were
expecting reinforcements from Kentucky
The Louisville papers, last received, have
some dim hints that such expectations were
not disappointed. Blu, the Journal there is
somewhat. more explicit. The editor says
ga grea. many men will 60 or a. least at.
temp, TO 60 TO Cuba, for the purpose O
joining the insurgents in that island, bu
they will do SO with a perfect knowledge
Of The views and determination of the U. S
Government. We have no objection te
their going to Cuba if they can find means
Of so doing without violation Of the laws
and the national obligations Of the United
States, but, in The event of their falling into
The hands of the Spanish authorities, they
mus. not expect, and they will not expect
any interference in their behalf from ,ht
Government. at Washington. We have con
versed with some Of the most intelligent o
them, who seem fully to understand III.
danger they incur, and are ready TO meet it,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

The Democratic Legislative Convention
Of Baltimore city, re-assembed on Wcdnes
day evening last, for the purpose of COM
pleting the Legislative Ticket, but without
eilecling any choice. The members seem
ed imbued with the spirit of disorder, and
various motions to adjourn to different Pc
RODS were made. They finally adjourned
until this dav week.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
NOTICE..

TTNIIE CHARLES COUNTY ACRICTLTU-
Il RAJ SOCIETY will meet at the Court House
on TUESDAY otiernoon, the Goth Of August. a
full attendance is desirable, business Of impor-
lance has been referred to the consideration OF
this meeting.
meet on the morning of the Goth.
Aug l3, 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

EXECUTION OF THE CosDEN MURDERERs
The execution Of Tayl or, Murphy and Shell
ton, convicted of the dreadful murder of the
Cosden family, in Kent county, in February
last, took place at Chester,own on Friday
last. There was large number of specta-
tors in attendance. amounting, it is suppos-
ed, TO 5000 or 10000, The prisoners were
attended by clergymen of dineren, denom-
nations in the vicinity, and religious exer-
cises were had by them for several hours
previous TO the exection. An armed posse
of three hundred men, carrying muskets and
fowling pieces, under charge of Col. James
B. Ricaud, surrounded the prison. Two
companies of Dragons from Kent county,
and one from Queen Anne's county, were
also in attendance 10 assist in preserving Or
der-the military being under command OF
Col. Kemp, Of Kent county.
The three prisoners assembled the scaffold
about l l O'Clock, and after the religious SER
vices were concluded, Murphy, and Taylor
addressed the assembled spectators, and de-
cIared their innocence ofthe crime for which
they had been convicted Taylor also as
serted that he had not seen Murphy for five
years, and had no previous knowledge OF
Shelton until he me. him in Jail. The latter,
on being appealed to by Taylor to tell all
he knew about the murders, declared he had
nothing TO say. Taylor and Murphy dis
played grea. fortilude, but Shelton appeared
to be much depressed.
! Everything being in readiness the trap
was knocked from under the feet Of the I'M
fortunate men, and ylor and Shelton were
suspended in the air, and died with COM
paratively lille suffering. Unfortunately,
the moose of the cord around Murphy's neck
gave way and he fell to the ground. He
was lifted from the ground and placed in a
chair; his neck was found to be consider
ably laceraed, and although stunned by the
shock received, soon recovered his consc-
business, when he again repeated his asseve-
ratons of innocence, and declared that they
were taking the life of guillless man.
The bodies Of Taylo and Shelton were
taken down after having been suspended
twenty -seven minutes and the rope having
been adjusted, Murphy again assembled the
scalIold, and was launched into eternity.
The painful scene here closed. Notwilh-
standing The large number in attendance,
the utmost good order and decorum pre-
vailed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

EXECUTION FOR RArE.-AMos GREEN,
"a negro, convicted of rape upon white wo-
man near the Annapolis Junction, in June
last, was also executed on Friday at Eli
COTS Mills, Nd, in the presence of nearly
1000 spectators. This cuIpri' also died with
virtual assevera,ion of his innocence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

Mr.. THOMAS RIrcHIE is nominated in
candidate for next Governor of Virginia.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
NOT ICE.

IIfl1Eperson who took Ely from the Registers
Il office, during the setting Of the late County
Court, is requested to return the Key and pay for
this advertisement.
Aug IL 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

CELEBRATED RACER DEAD.-The cele-
braled twenty mlle-an-hour horse, Trustee.
was killed in three hea, over har-
rowed track, at Cincinnati, a few days since
He won the heat in 8 ,39 beating Grey Eag IL
and Shaveail, and soon after expired. Grey
Eagle was Withdrawn, and thus the race
was left to Shavetail
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13

Many Of the citizens of Georgetown, are
j, is said talking strong ly of relrocessiop,
and most Jealous for the measure. 1t is sup
posed that an effort will be made at an early
day to accomplish it. Others are talking Of
charter reforms.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
The DAY CAsE.-The trial of JOHN DAY.

The DAY CAsE.-The trial of JOHN DAY,
for the murder Of his wife, in The city Wash
ington, on the l2lh of May last, after hav-
ing consumed two weeks in the examina-
ton of witnesses before the U. S. Criminal
Court, and five days and nights passed by
the Jury in an upper chamber Of the Court
house, was brought to close on Saturday
last at 6 P. NJ, the jury having rendered a
verdict of 'sGUILTY," as indicted. The cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Clipper says :
'sIt was solemn moment. The prisoner
looked pale and somewhat care worn, but
beyond this we noticed no striking peculiar
itv Mr. Morgan, one of the prisoners coun-
sci, Immediately moved for a new trial, on
the ground, we learned privately, that Mr..
Adams, one of the nrors, expressed an opin-
ion previous to bis being summoned. An
understanding was entered into between the
Court, and Mr.. Fendal and Mr.. Morgan,
that The latter shall file his reasons and af-
fidavts within four days, and that time be
allow ed TO The District Attorney to procure
rebuling aflidavils in word, that on a
question Of such magnitude, full time shall
be accorded to both parties. The Court
adjourned until the 2Oth inst. The prison.
er was remanded, and placed in irons, with
a guard over him.
The news of the conviction soon spread
all over the city, to Georgetown, and the
surrounding neghborhoods. How i. was
received, everybody well knows. The ques-
tons already started are, CIVIL new ,r ia
be granted - and ''if no, granted, will The
prisoner be hanged - The response car
only be found in the future"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-08-13
SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
IN MARYLAND

E'lIE undersigned will sell at private sale the
l. FARM known as 'sGlasyar, Lying in Charles
county, in the State of Maryland.
The Farm contains
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

LIVE Fer SoMETHING.-Thousands Of
men breathe, move and live-pass off the
stage of life, and are heard Of no more
Why? They did not partake Of good III
the world, and none were blest by them;
none could poin. TO them as the means OF
their redemption; not line they wrote
no, word they spoke, could be recalled,
and so they perished their light wen! out
in darkness, and they were not remember
ed more than insects Of yesterday. Will
you thus live and die, Oh man immortal ?
Live for something! Do good, and leave
behind you 3 monumen, Of virtue that the
storms Of time can never destroy. Write
your name by Kindness, love and mercy, on
the hearts of thousands you come in con-
tact with, year by year, and you will never
be forgotten. No, your name, your deeds
will be as legible on the hearts yoa leave
behind as the stars on the brow of the even
ing. Good deeds will shine as brightly on
earth as the stars of fheaven.-Dr. Chalmers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

her nmble fingers moulding the latter into
shape, wraps them into the former with
cunning twirl then she seals the envelopes
with the exuding juice Of the plansain, and
10, cigar after cigar rolls out before us in
tempting abundance. She is proud of her
skill, and throws back her unbound hair
tha. had fallen like thick black veil over
her face as she ben. to her work, and turns
her dark eyes towards us in the hammock, !,
and there is smile of vanity in them, as
she stretches out her hand grasped full Of
cigars, her cunning handiwork. We smoke
and puff away the day in lazy dream, we
do not envy Cuban Don.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

SLEEPING AFTER DINNER.-Dr. Combe,
who is high authority on all matters of by
giene, says:
Sleeping after dinner is bad Practice
On awakening from such indulgence, there
is generally some degree of febrile excite
ment, in consequence of the latter stages of
digestion being hurried on; is only useful
in old people, and in some cases of disease.
Sleep becomes wholesome only TO The heal
thy when taken a. those hours pointed out
by nature; an excess Of it produces lassi-
.ude and corpulency, and utterly debases
and Supplies the mind. Corpulen, people
should sleep little and upon hard beds, while
they should take abundance of exercise and
live abslemiously, tina. their unhealthy bulk
may be reduced.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

A MATCH FOR SHERIDAN. - Sheridan
sometimes met with his match, and ,ha. in
quarters where i, nigh, have been leas, ex-
pec.ed. He was one day endeavo.ing to
cut out suit of new clothes out of tall
or's shop in the city. Fla'lery was the wes-
pom he employed. "Upon my word," said
he, "you are an excellent fnisher, you
beat our snips in the West End hollow
Why dom! you push your hlmble amongs.
US? Tll recommend you everywhere. Up
on my honor, your work does you infinite
credit" Yes" replied the artist, 81 al
ways take care .ha, my work gives long
credit, but the wearers ready money!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

"What an sge of improvement" said Mrs,
Par.ing,on, as she held before her a bottle
of Chlorion Lustrale. Sin my days the gals
and feIlers slcked up their hair with hog
fat and candle ends; but now they are crazy
about the Gloryhorn Lus'yraiI. Dear me,
how different things is on the ou,squr,s Of
society. Wal, guess Fl try bit Of this
sickerifyin' stuff and see." The worthy
lady .'slicked" her hair with Chlorion Lus-
trae, went down stairs, and was ogled by
all the beaux, as fine looking widow a,
the least. Poor soul, she went home, high
ly INDECENT" as she said, at such rude be-
havlor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
SCRIPSCRAPOLOGIA.

"Sammy, my boy, what are you crying
for ,"
"BiIl hove the Bible a. me, and hi, me
on my head.'
"WelI, you are the first person in my
family on whom the Bible ever made the
leas. IMPRESSION"
DEFINING HIS PosITIoN.-"Get up; get
up," said wa,chman The other night TO a
chap who had fallen grade below the
doorstep sleepers, and who had taken 8
lodgment in the gutter. "You mus, not lie
here"
Lie! you're another! y-you lie yourself!
no. lie here tell you wh-whal, old fel-
low, that NAV do to t-t-ell in them slave
States, bu, I'll let you know said the ag-
rarian, squirting a mouthful Of mud into the
wa,chman's face, "lhat this is free sile %
"Cesar 60 catch my big horse there"
"Yes, ssr? Wha. you call he name sir?''
"Olympus, don't you know what the poet
says abou, 'hlgh Olympus ?"
81 don't know about Ilio bu! he limpus
nuf, dat's for cer.ain.''
There is firm in N. Y ork city under the
mild and soothing term of snapp g. Byte.
"What did you give for ,ha, horse, neigh
Dor - ''My note" "IVell that was cheap"
A female writer says, ''No,hing looks
worse on lady than darned stockings p
Allow US to observe that stockings which
need darning looks much worse than darn
ed ones-Darned if they don't
One day, butcher having ordered his
new assistant to bring the victim to the
slaughter, who, not observing that his SUI
perior was cross eyed until the very inslan,
he was drawing blow, cried out in an ex-
clamatory voice, ''Sir do you mean 10 strike
where you look ," eyes !" "Well, then,
venerable Nicholas may hold the OK, !
won't"
The Chicago papers state that the ladies
there have got up bonnet as an offset 10
the "kiss me quicks" and the ssshold me
fasts" of the North they call 1t the "no
you don'1s."
There is no rose without a thorn.
N. B. There are many lhorns without
roses.
SHORT DREssEs.-"I say Ned, wha, do
YOU think of that girl with shoit dress and
biz trousers, over there :"
"WeII, Bill, think if it wasn't for the big
trousers, she'd just show the knee Plus ul-
ira, and no,h!u' sho!!e,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
P o E T R Y.
SPEAK NO ILL.


Nay speak no i'll kindly word
Can never leave sting behind
And, oh, to breathe each tale we've heard
Is far beneath noble mind
Full oft better seed is sown
By choosing thus the kinder plan,
For if but little good be known,
Still let us speak the best we can.
Give me the heart that fain would hide,
Would fain another's faults ctfacc;
How can it pleasure human pride
To prove humanity but bare'
No! let us reach higher mode,
A nobler estimate of man;
Be earnest in the search of good,
And speak of all the best we can.
Then speak no ill-but lenient be
To others failings as your own;
If you're the first fault to see,
Be not the first make it known.
For life is but passing day
No lip may tell how brief its span,
Then, oh the little time we stay,
Let's speak of all the best we can
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
SOLEMN SOLILOQUY OF A DEFUNCT
LOAFER.

WHICH THERE IS MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY.
Seth Grimes and were classmates once,
And was rich and he was poor
| had-alas it was my bane!
The wealth father laid in store
Seth toiled at morn, at noon, at night
Until his hands were hard and brown
To pay his board and tailor's bills,
While | was lounging on the town.
But mostly in the dry goods store,
To see the pretty girls come in
Or smoking with my jolly peers,
Who were the fools of Aud Lang Sync.
The village bellies looked proud and fierce
If Seth made zen the least advance;
And none, from Inez down to Poll,
Would be his partner in the dance.
But half drunk with sparkling port,
Waltzed with the fairest of the fair;
And "high born" Inez's proud papa
Once asked me, ''whatmy intentions were!
Thus stood Seth Grimes and at school
And yet on exhibition day,
Although the ladies praised me much,
He, somehow, bore the prize away.
In brief-through long and weary nights,
He stored his mind with knowledge rare,
And Learned how to guzzle wine,
And how to pick good cigar.
Some three and thirty years have passed,
Since we on life's great sea set sail
And 10! the beam is sadly turned
In Fortunes strange, uneven scale.
My vaunted wealth has taken wings
And flown away to parts unknown,
Indeed-wlth sorrow it is said
I'm on the poor-list Of the town
While Seth, who toi1ed to pay his way,
Until his hands were hard and brown,
Is now receiving his reward
AS Senator at Washington
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

PATERNAL TEAcHING.-lf parents would
not trust child on the back of a wild horse
without Bit or bride, let them not perml.
them TO 60 forth into the world unskiled
in self-governmen,. lfa child is passionate,
leach him by gentle means to curb his tenn
per. Ifhe is greedy, cultivate liberality in
him. If he is selfish, promote generosity.
If he is sulky charm, him ou, of i, by en-
couraging ffankness and good humor. If
he is ignorant, accustom him to exertion
and train him SO TO perform even enormous
duties with alacri,y. If pride comes in to
make obedience reluctant, subdue him, either
by counsel or discipline. In short, give your
children the habit Of overcoming their be-
setting sins. Let them acquire from expe-
rience that confidence in themselves which
gives security to the prac,iced horseman,
even on the back of hghstIung sleed, and
they will triumph over difficulties and dan
gers which beset them in the paths of life.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY l.. WELLS, JR.
f d ITOR A N D PR OP r E T R.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
For one year, if paid within six months, $l.5O
&C 6. ifnot paid within sixponths, 200
ApvERT,ssMENrs.-$l per square for three inscr-
tions--l2 lines of small type or IA of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
sequent insertion. If the number of insertions be
not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertisc by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

CHEERFULNEss.-Tho who benefi, the
world by their labors, who here remove a
weed and there plan, flower, mus, be cheer
fuI. Amidst the most adverse circums.an-
ces there are still reasons for cheerfulness.
So long as there are motives to gratitude.
there is cause 10 cheerfulness,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

lie, no one be too proud to work: Let
no one be ashamed Of hard fs. or a sun
burn, countenance. lie, him be ashamed
,only of ignorance and slolh Let no one
be ashamed Of poverty
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

:Falher, what does the printer live on:''
"Why child - because you said you
hadn't paid him for four years, and still
you take the paper" "Wife, spank that
child"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

Matrlmony is circus. Many noble crea-
lures enter II, run round and round, and
kick up fine dust, bu. few get properly
trained and broken To it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

A PATENT PUFF.-Miss Susan gives
loud certificate in favor Of some of the po-
pular pa,en. medicines of.he day. She was
suffering from general debility, sick head
ache, heartburn, indigestion, tape worms,
constipation, rheumatism, in the back,
shoulders and hips, and besides these she
didn's ''feel very we'll hersel more'n half
the time" A, length, she says:
81 was brought very low, SO ,ha, my most
impuden, friends didu'l expect me 10 live
from one end TO the other.
About this time a friend recommended,
as the las, resort, that shobla ,rya few
bottles Of the Pictorial Oxlnaed Confound
Ssxfarlla Extract Of Wild Cherry Wine
Bit,ers, satisfaction given or money refund
ed, to be taken before shaken, destroy the
label as soon as possible, 20 pay no cure,
beware Of coun,erlei,s-none genuine un-
less the proprietor is on the wrapper. |
took three dozen bottles OF this truly in
valuable medicine, and i. gave immediate
relief for three monlhs.''
| Personally appeared the said Susan N p
per, as aforesaid, and swore TO the lorego-
ing, and said she'd be darned-if II wasn't
true.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

A down east editor advises his readers.
if they wish 10 get teeth inserted, 10 90 and
s,ea! fruit where walsh dog is on his guard
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

ORIGIN OF THE WoRD "TARlFF. ."-This
puzzling name is derived from the town of
Tariila, a, the mouth Of the Straits of Glib
raI,ar. 1t was the las, stronghold which
the Noors disputed with the Christians;
and when the former had possession Of both
the pillars of Hercules, il was here thai they
levied contributions on vessels entering the
Mediterranean hence the generic name.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-09

Why is dancing like new milk ? Be
cause it strengthens the calves.