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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND.

TN pursuance of decree Of Charles County
Il Court, sitting Court of Equity, will sell
at public sale, to the highest bidder. on WEDNES-
DAY the 23d of APRIL next. Cif fair, if not the
next fair day. J at the Store of WILLIAM SIMMONS.
called partnership" in Chickamuxen. the follow
ing tract parcel of Land, called Farfax's Pef-
sure" being and lying in Charles county, Md. of
which Ann L. Fairfax, late of Preston county, Va,
died seized and possessed.
The above-named Land originally called by
various Names and consisted of various tracts or
parts of tracts. They were called by the above
name in re-survey made by John Fairfax, the
husband of Ann l.. Fairfax, and by the plot and
name of said re-survey they are to be sold, and
contain
7o5 ACRES,
more or less There is on them large quantity of
WOOD and TIMBER,
convenient to navigable water, being their near
est point from quarter to Il half mile from Malta
woman Creek.
Mr.. WALTER A. HAIsLIP, who lives near the
Land will show them to any person who desires
20 see them or he will furnish information by letter
TO anv one Who desires it. On letters addressed to
him at Partnership, Charles county, Nd, the post
:age must he paid.
r-fThe Sale will take place between the hours
of | and 3, p. NJ.
TERMS-One hundred dollars ash will be re-
qnired to be paid on the day of sale the residue
of the purchase money credit will be given of one,
two and three years, the purchaser or purchasers
giving bond with security to be approved BY me,
with interest on the same from day of sale When
the purchase money is paid will give deed for
the land. 1 authorized and will extend the
first pay ment to eighteen months if the purchaser
should desire it.
R. sINNETT REEDER, Trustee.
March 19, lS5l.-ts
Nat. Inelligencer will publish the above once
a week until day of sale and send certificate and
cost of publication to the Trustee.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

South side Pennsylvania .frenue, betreen Sd s l-9
streets, and opposite Gadsbys Hotel.
L points can leave Baltimore by Railroad at
O'Clock A. NJ. and Washington by Steamboat at
o'clock A. NJ. via Glymont (Narbury's Landing.
and arrive daily (by stage) at Port Tobacco by 1-
o'clock P NJ; and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays, at Newport, Md, by l-2 O'Clock P. Nj.
and at Chapiico and Leonardtown on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays; returning, leave Leon
ardtown at o'clock P. NJ. and Chaptico at 8 o.
clock P. NJ. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, and Newport Tuesdays, Thursdays. and Sat-
urdays, at ID O'Clock A. Nj and Port Tobacco
daiy,at / o'clock A. NJ - and arrive at Glymont
(Marbury's Landirg) bye O'Clock P. M. in time to
connect with the Mail Steamer for Washington.
Through tickets from Washington to any of the
above places be obtained by application at this
office.
Packages and parcels carefully forwarded.
Through tickets from Port Tobocco to Washing
ton Sl.5O. MICHAEL McDERMOTT.
March 5, 1S51.-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
PUBLIC SALE.

SpY virtue Of an order of the Orphans
~ Cur. of Charles county, The subscriber
will sell d, public sale, at the late residence
,f Thnmas d. ClageI,, deceased. on WE'D
NESDAY The 81 dav Of APRIL nex,, III
lair. if not, The frs, fair dav lheresl,er,l ali
The personal property Of said deceased, Ne
groes excep,ed) consisting Of
H,usehoM and Kiirhen Furniture P7an'a-
ton Utensils. o. Carl, Horses, Oxen,
Cahie. Hogs ard Bacon-also,
Corn, BLADE Folder. and
groaeing crop of Wheat.
TERMS OF SALE For all sums under
) 10 The cash will he required. and for all
sums ofahd above 81 credit Of six month";
Nil be given. the purchaser or purchasers
giving bond " ith approved security, bearing
interest from the dsv of Sale.
WIN. Fl. CLAGETT. Admir-
Of Thomas d. CIagelt.
March II. 1915.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
REMOV HOTEL,

TTIIE subscriber Gate of the Marshall Heuse,)
l. has taken the CITY HOTEL, (corner of CAM
ERoN AND ROYAL STREETS, ALEXANDRIA, now in
good order, having undergone many repairs and
improvements His table will be supplied with the
best the market afords-hs bar with the best IL
quors. The stables are large and will be attended
by careful and experienced oslers. He returns his
grateful acknowledgements for the very liberal pa
tronage of his OLD FRIENDS, and the public general
w. and assures them his efforts shall be unremtted,
to render comfort and satisfaction to all who may
visit his house.
SILAS J. SANDERS.
gJ-The Dwelling adjoining the Marshall House
is for Rent Enquire of ). j. 5.
ALEXANDRIA, JAN 8, 1S5l.-2m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

TNHE undersigned have received the largest and
Il best assorted stock of FARMING lMPLE-
NENFS ever offered in this county-vlz:
Sinclair & Moore's improved No. and 9Plows,
Davis do do
Points, Heels and Screws Of all the various pat
terms; also Hillside Plow Points,
Hamcs, Traces and Plow Lines in hemp, grass
and cotton,
Spades. Shovels, Forks and Hoes,
misunderstanding and stationary,
All of the above will be sold at the Baltimore
prices, as per catalogues of the manufacturers.
Feb. &c. WIN. BOSWELL s. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

A D. COLL1NSWORTHr respectfully informs
n. his friends and customers in the country that
he has on hand and continues to make Ladies'
and Gentlemen's, Misses, Boys and Childrens'
BOOTS and SHOES of the finest and most fash
ionable style (warranted,) which he will be pleas
ed to furnish at the lowest possible rates.
Also-Men's COARSE BOOTS and BRO
CANS, and Shoes suitable for Fishermen or for
winter wear on plantations.
ALEXANDRIA, March -, 1S5l-1y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
NOTICE..

TNHE undersigned would respectfully inform his
L friends in Charles County that he has taken the
Warehouse No. 60, Light street. (next door TO K.
SINCLAIR s. Co.'S Agricultural Depot,) where he
will conduct the GROCERY and GENERAL
COMMISSION BUSINESS. He will always
keep on hand a well selected assortment of Groce-
ries and would be happy to serve his friends with
their supplies. He will give his personal attention
to the sales of Tobacco and Grain.
CHARLES FERGUSON.
Baltimore Feb. /, 1851 I2-6m.]
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate Of JAMES F. kEEcH, late of
said county, deceased. All persons having claims "a
gainst the said deceased's estate. are hereby war;
ed to exhibit the same to the subscriber, properly
authenticated, before the expiration of six months.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from Ill
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand. this 25th day of M r h.,
1851. MARTHA A. KEECH, Exe'r
NH. &c, lS51-4t of James E. Keech.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS.

TNfIE subscriber tenders his thanks to his friends
Il and the public generally for the liberal patron
age received at his Store. He has still many
valuable and useful Goods on hand, and in order
to reduce his stock and make room for a new sup
ply this spring, he is determined to sell his
GOODS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
many articles at prime cost. Those in want will
find it to their interest to give him call they
may rely upon getting GREAT BARGAINS.
LYME SHACKELFORD.
Port Tobacco Feb 10 1851
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
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Charles County, Maryland, letters Of Administration
on the personal estate Oft HoMAs D. CLAGETr, late
ofsad county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned to ex-
hbit 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 25th day of Feb
ruary, 1851.
WILLIAM II. CLAGETT, Admir-
Feb. 26-4t. of Thomas d. Clagett
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
INSOLvENT,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 10, 1850. Charles county court
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
INSOLvENT'S NOTICE.

NJ Office is hereby given to the Creditors of
~ HENRY T. Boswell, that a persona! 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 shall not be granted said
debtor r. Ii. MITCHELL, Clerk.
March IL, 1851. Charles county court.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
NOTICE..

TTHE TRUSTEES OF THE McDONOUGH
l. CHARITY FUND will meet at the Office
of the undersigned in Port Tobacco, on MONDAY
the 3lst of the present month.
All persons having claims against said Fund are
requested to present them to the Trustees at that
time, and those who are indebted for interest in
arrears, required to make immediate payment
10 the undersigned.
GEORGE BRENT, Treasurer
March 5, 1851. of McDonough Fund
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
NOTICE.
Feb. 26-7l*

7 WISH TO purchase for Gentleman in the
L South. for his own use, ten or imelpe
young NEGROES Of both sexes. from ten
to ,w twenty-five years of age, for which will
paw the market pr,ce.
Persons wishing to sell can address me
by letter at Brysn,own, Charles County,
Maryland. JOHN L JOHNSON.
Feb. &c, lS51.-5w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
FARM FOR SALE.

I'VE subscriber wishing TO remove to the
4 Wes', offers for sale on accommodating
terms, his Farm in Nanjemoy, Charles
County: Md, containing
IS5 ACRES,
more or less. Said Farm has on il good
and comfortable DWELLING House.. with
every necessary Building il is in high
stale Of cultivation, and part now well SCI,
in clover. II has upon il an abundance Of
Timber. and is situated only one mile from
the Potomac River.
VIM. G. NALLEY,
Feb O6-7Is
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
THE BEST AND MOST VALUABLE

agricultural Implements and yNacAinery
Exhibited at the State Fair in 1850 will be seen by
the award of Premiums below:
4 WARDED TO f. WHITMAN, JR., No. IS
N LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE, by the Maryland
State Agricultural Society, at their Sd Annual Fair,
held in Baltimore esd, oath and 25th Oct, 1850.
For the best PLow in the PLowING MATCH, SO
For the best PLow1NG with OK TEAM, (SPE-
cIAL PREMIUM,) 9
For the best PLow on Exhibition, lst PREM.
For the best RAILWAY HORSE Power, Whit
mans Improved, LIST PREM. Is
For the best Hay Press, lst PREM. IS
For the best CoRNsHELLER, LIST PREM.
For the best FIELD ROLLER, LIST PREM. s
For the best CoRN-STALK CUTTERS, and
GRINDERS, LIST PREM.
For the best CHURNs, LIST PREM.
For the best Hay and MANURE FORK, Isl
PREMIUM 2
For the best Hay RAKEs, lst PREM. 9
For the best CULTIVATION, LIST PREM.
Also for the best WHEAT FAN, the Societys
Highest Honors, Certificate of pre-emnence over
all others.
No exhibitor of Agricultural Implements at the
above named Fair, having received one-half the
amount of Premiums awarded US on the different
kinds of Implements and Machines il is conclusive
evidence that ours were considered the best and
most valuable exhibition
At the great Fair of the Maryland Institute, for
more in October and November, 1850, the FIRST
PREMIUM, "a heavy Silver MedaD was awarded
to EZRA WHITMAN, Jr. for the LARGEST
and BEST DISPLAY of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS Also LIST Premium, (another
Silver Acdal) for his Improved Wrought Iron
RAILWAY HORSE POWER, which was made
fol- exhibition at the Worlds Fair, in London, in
May 1851.
Our stock this season will be the largest ever Of
feed in this city, and probably in the World, consist
ing of more than 5000 PLOWS, $50 THRESH-
ING MACHINES, 1000 WHEAT FANS. 1000
CORN SHELTERS, 500 STRAW CUTTERS,
500 CULTIVATORS, REAPING MACHINES,
WHEAT DRILLS. CORN and COB CRUSH
Frs, BURR STONE MILLS, CIDER MILLS.
HAY and COTTON PRESSES, together with
every article.which farmer planter could wish.
in the prosecution of his pursuits all of which will
be sold ON reasonable TERMS at wholesale retail.
E. WHITMAN, Jr. & CO..
At the old stand, Light ST., Baltimore Md.
March. 10, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
REFERENCES.

Hon. J. G. Chapman, of Charles Co.
Sc Alex'r. Randall, of A. A.
:" J. M. S. Causin, L" &"
DR.. J. Higgins, S. &. " I"
Mr.. ]. j. Speed, of Baltimore City
G l.. Dulaney, 90 "
Rev. J. P. Hammond, Upper Marlboro
G. w. Wilson. Esq, g ("
Rev. w. Pinkney, Bladensburg
Rev. ]. Decker,
Dec 25-6m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

StHAKER'S GARDEN SEEDS-Asparagus
- Beets, Cabbage, Cucumber, Lettuce, Melon,
Beans, Carrot, Celery, Egg Plant, Onion, Peas,
Radsh, Turnp, Rhubarb, warranted fresh and
genuine for sale at ID. H. GUINN'S
New Drug store, cor. King and Fairfax sts.,
NH u. ALEXANDRIA.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
HATS, CAPS & STRAW GOODS.
-
A@4A

TINE subscriber has ust received general as
Il sortment of HATS, CAPS and LADIES'
BONNETS Of various styles and patterns, which
is offered CHEAP FOR CASH or to punctual custom
ers on time Be sure to call before purchasing
elsewhere, at the corner of King and Royal sts.,
Alexandria, Va.
The highest prices will be given for all kinds of
FUR. JOHN ARNOLD.
ALEXANDRIA, March 10, lS5l-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
NOTICE.

TVHE COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLES
Il COUNTY will meet at the Court House on
the first MONDAY of APRIL. being the 9TH day,
for the purpose of appointing Oyerseers of Public
Roads,
JAMES MCCORMICK, Clerk
March 10, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
NEW SPRING GOODS.

W." CI III W. SO0 I1C'
TNHE subscriber has just received choice and
Il beautiful assortment of fresh SPRING GooDs.
consisting Of
Embroidered French Barage for ladies dresses,
do do Lawns
do do Delanes
do do Ginghams and Cacoes,
Also, a large assortment of Domestic Goods. viz ::
Peitentary Plaids, Cotton Osnabergs, Heavy
Twed Cotton for Servants pantaoons-alsu,
Burlaps No. l,2, and g.
NH 10. VIM. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

lust RECEIVED and for sale, a fresh supply Of
- Davis and Sinclair & Co.'S. No. s and Plougb
Points-also, Mouldboards Heels and Screws
NH 10. VIM. PERCUSSION
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

IN CHANCERY, 18th FEBnuAnr, 1851
L Ordered, that the sale of the property in the
cause If Alexander Combs and Benjamin G Har-
ris against Mary e. Key and others, made and re-
ported by the Trustee, Benjamin q. Harris, be ra-
titled and confirmed, unless cause be shewn to the
contrary or before the 18th day of April next :;
provided copy Of this order be published in some
newspaper in Charles county once in each of three
successive weeks before the 3lst day of March
next. The Report states the amount of sales to be
$4,000. True copy-Test:
LOUIS GASSAWAY.
March 5,-3w. Reg. Cur. Can
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

lust RECEIVED and for sale, supply of long
- and short handle Manure Forks-also long han
died ShoveIs. VIM FERGUSON.
NH l9.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
NEW SPRING GOODS
G.. X. Wit II Z RS.

c. X. EVITME R'S,
.4LEX.4.NDRL7, "a.
- X. w. has Just received large and gene
". raj assortment Of GOODS, adapted to the
season for Ladies, Gentlemen, and Servants wear
Housekeeping Materials, &C.. &C., to which he
invites the attention of his friends and customers
generally of Charles and surrounding counties.
N. Borders from the country will receive
prompt and special attention.
March 10, 1851. G. X. w.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
JOHN BASIL, Jr..
.4TTOR.NEY 1T L.4T, IND SOLICITOR IN
CH.4.NCERY,

CH,7NCERY,
Office, Church Street, Annapolis, Md,
WILL practice in the County Courts of Anne
w Arundel, Calvert Prince Georges, Mont
gomery, Charles, ST. Mary's. the High Court of
Chancery and Court of Appeals, and will also pro-
serute claims before the various Departments at
Washington.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

SITUATED on Mar'aw oman Creek, con-
~ tanning 10 or 100 Acres. Il is su~cep-
thIe IF being made one among the first
Farms in his serlinn. The sources Of i'm
pr"vemcnt valuable deposits Of Mari,
creek and marsh Grass. Fisheries, sc. Lime
and other manurrS can I've delivered on shore
al small COST The Improvements are lw"
DWELLINGS. "a of a mile apart, with
Quarters, Corn Houses and Stables attached
/" each. There is also Barn. Overseer'S
House. Meat House. Granaries. SC. There
is Mil Seal with good stream a, all sea
sons. II is expected that persons wishing
tn purchase will look for themselves
shall be found on the premises a, sll times
TO make known terms.
JOHN S. SKINNER.
Feb - 1S5I-7
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
THOMAS YOUNG.

Pennsylvania .avenue, Washington City, D C.
THE subscriber has at his Mandatory gene
Il raj assortment of CARR AGES, and is co, :
stan,ly finishing. in the most approved and work
manke manner, every drcription that can be de-
sired. Jhse in need of a comfortable and pleasant
vehicle either for pleasure or family USE will find
at my establishment The very articles tn suit. All
my work is warranfed 10 be of The best workman
ship and material, which will sell as low as can
be purchased in this the Baltimore market.
have also on hand number of second hand Car
riages Of good style. many of which have been hut
little used. and will be soId bargain if applied FIR
soon. Old Carriages repaired Il, the shortest notice.
My terms are very liberal.
THOMAS YOUNG,
Sign of the Golden Horse, Penn. Av.
Washington, D. G.
March lS5I-Ju
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
MARKETING COMMISSION HOUSE.

TTNHE subscribers respectfully inform the public
L that they have established in connexion with
their Grocery Business, agency for the sale of
all kinds of MARkErIsG, such Fruits. Meats,
Poultry, Eggs, Butter, House Vegetables, Live
quick sales and speedy returns, and hope by personal
attention to merit liberal share of the public pa
tronage
Commission per cent.
JOHNSON & MAGRUDER,
No 76 Calvert Street, I'd door from
Pratt St. Wharf Baltimore.
Baltimore, Feb. &c, lS5l-3m.
N. B. Any article sent to us should be accom-
panied by letter. memorandum inside of the pack
age with The number of the article sent, and own
ers name thereof
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
NEGROES WANTED.

* INHE subscriber is buying negroes a
<41o Il for the fall shipments, and will ~
"a pay as much, more, for all classes S1E\
w rs any buyer that visits this market. ~
-2e=- buy for the best Southern markets
and fear no competition here. Address at Port
Tobacco JOHN G. CAMPBELL.
March l, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

S35 U6
T HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that on WEDxEs-
lDAY the 26th day of MARCH instant, will sell
at public sale, for cash, at the Court House door
in Port Tobacco, tract or part of tract of land
called 'sLiverpool Folnt'' including Beach, con-
tanning 1000 acres, more or less, assessed as the
Of Robert A. Clarke s. Samuel Barnard,
and levied on and taken to satisfy County Levy
and State Tax due for the year 1912
STANISLAUS FARRALL.
March 5, 1851. Deputy Collector.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

T ANDRETH'S GARDEN SEED-A fresh
IL supply, just received and for sale by
NH 10. VIM. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
FARM FOR SALE.

March IL. 1915.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
Mail Stage Office,

South side Pennsylvania .3renue, be,reen Sd l-2
streets, and opposite Gadsbys Hotel.
The southern press., 1851-09-17
From the PennwIranian.

IMpoRTAET CoMMERcIAL MOVEMENT IN VIRGINIA.
On the 10th inst, convention will assemble in
Richmond, to consult and devise in reference TO a
proposed line Of steamships between Richmond,
Norfolk and Liverpool. This is a significant
movement and betokens a re-awakening OF the
dormant spirit Of the cold Dominion" Il is the
dawn OF a future which may place Virginia in the
front rank OF maritime States for Virginia has
one OF the most magnificent harbors and the most
extensive system of nsvigable and inland tide
water rivers in the United States. Norfolk might
long ago have been made the shipping port Of the
vast country watered by the James, York, Roam
oke, Rappahannock and Potomac rivers ind the
many inlets Ct the Chesapeake bay. But Norfolk
slept, and the golden chance passed by, TO enrich
more watchiul city two hundred miles inland
from the sea.
Now, however, the activity and rivalry Of the
eastern Atlantic cities seem 10 have penetrated into
the Southern states, ard we find Norfolk, Charles
ton and Savannah competing for the South ern
trade and direct European intercourse. The State
of Vrginia has already lent her aid to the extent
Of seven millions Of dollars towards the compile
ton Of great system of communication by canals
and railroads. These proieced improvements
stretch westward TO the Ohio river through Vir-
ginia territory, and southwsrd to connect with
improvements in others States, reaching TO the
Mississippi river. 20 far as completed and
opened, the various lines have given great en-
couragement, and the assurances OF ultimate profit
alike 10 the stockholders in tolls and the mercb-
ants in an increase Of profitable trade. Richmond,
the capal Of The State, contains more than thirty
thousand inhabitants and is rapidly building up
commerce Of her own, while the other Gde-water
towns everywhere display new life, energy and
enterprise. Underihe influence Of this qlickening
impulse abounding through the commonwealth,
the business men are TO determine the question OF
commercial independence by the establishment Of
line Of steam packets to open direct trade with
Europe
The constant agitation OF the slavery question
at the North, has thrown the South, as u were,
upon her own nresources and among the FIRST fruits,
the cities OF Boston and New York are made TO
feel sensible diminution Of their Southern trade.
Philadelphia, on the other hand, is rewarded for
her fidelity to the Constitution by an unexampled
prosperity. and rs The metropolis ofthe Keysione
State, she cherishes generous pride in the un-
folding commercial greatness Of the old dominion.