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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02
CURRAN's START IN LIFE


After toilng for very inadequate recon-
pense al the sessions Of Cork, and wearing
Is he said himself, his teeth almos! 10 their
slumps, Curran proceeded TO the metropolis,
taking for himself and young children a
miserable lodging upon Hay Hill. Term
after term without either profit or profess
sionaI reputation, 10 paced The hall Of the
-Four Courts. Among those who had the
discrimination TO appreciate, and the heart
10 feel for him, luckily for Curran, was Mr..
Arthur Wolfe, afierwsrl the unfortunate bu,
respected Lord Kilwarden. The frs. fee
Of any consequence which he received was
through his recommendation and his re-
eilsl Of The incident can moi be without its
in,eres. to the young professional aspiranl
whom q temporary neglect may have sunk
into detection. IL then lived" said he, cup
oD Hay Hill my wife and children were
the chief furniture Of my apartmenis and
ss 10 my rent, it stood pretty much the same
chance of liquidation with the national debt.
Mrs. CurIan, however, was barrIster's lady,
and what she wanted in wealth she was well
determined should be supplied by dignity.
The landlsdy, on the other hand, had no
.iuVo vi ohy 3 'ooohoh ehee ~ 'ho' VI P'u"os,
shilIings, and pence. walked out one
morning to avoid the perpetual alterations
on the subject, with my mind, you may i'm
sgine, in no very enviable temperament.
fell into the gloom 10 which, from my in
fancy had been occasionally subject.
had family for whom had no dinner, and
landlady for HON bad no rent | had
gone abroad in despondence-I returned
home almost in desperation. When open
ed the door Of my study, where Larater
alone could have found a library, the frs.
object which presented itself was an i'm
mense folio of brei, twenty golden gum
cas- wrapped up beside il. and the name o.
Old Bob Lyons marked upon the back o
II. paid my landlady-bought good din
ner-gave Bob Lyon share Of t-ant
that dinner was the date Of my prosperity.
Such was his own exact account of his pro
fsssional advancement.
sINGULAR ATTEMPT UPON CURRAN's LIFE
In one of Curran's professional excur
sions, very singular circumstance had al
mos, rendered this the termination of hi
biography. He was on temporary visi
10 the neighborng town Of Sligo, and wa
one morning standing at his bedroom win
dow, which overlooked the street., occupied
as he told me, in arranging his portmaneau
when he was stunned by the report Of
blunderbuss in the very chamber with him
*From "Curran and his contemporaries, f." b
CHARLES PHILLIPS, just published by Harper an
Brothers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

a PRoFEssoR PUzzLED.-ln class IN
college there was droll sort of member
One day the Professor of Logic was endeav-
oring TO subs,antaie tha. thing rems ms
the same, notwithstanding substitution III
some of its psrss. Our friend, who hao
been exercising the Yankee art of whiting
a. length held up his jack-knife and asked
"S'pose should lose the blade ct my
knife, and should ge, another made in its
place, would it be the same knife 1t was
before?"
.sTo be sure" replied the Professor.
"Wen, them" he continued, ''s'Pose
should then lose the handle and get ano'her'
would i. be the same still ," =,
"Of course" the Professor again repI'eo
"Bu. if somebody should find the o'o
blsde and the old handle, sud put them to-
ge,her-uhat knife acou1d that beg,
The Professors answer has not been re-
ported.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02
STORY OF A MUFF.

The Yankee Blade tells the following
story of Quaker girl:
10 the old Keystone State they have cspa-
clous sleighs, everything there being design
ed after brosd-brimmed Quaker model,
somewhat modified, perhaps, by Dutch ideas
of taste and comfort. 1t SO happened thai,
in her meek blue eyes world of fun and
mischief, had two ardent lovers, upon nei,h-
er Of whom she had consented to bes,ow
her hand and heart. A sleighing party was
projected, in which the two rivals conlrived
to secure their seals, one on each side
, Of The coquetsh ll,le Quakeress, their OBJ
iect being, no doubt, 10 prevent the winds
Of Heaven from visiting her cheeks loo
roughly.
This lady was provided with most Ca
pacious mutf, whereby hangs tale. Con-
tidential conversation must, of course, have
been limited, under the circumstances, and
il occurred 10 one OF the rivals, (who by
the way was firm believer in magnetism
and charming, especially where the little
Quaker beauty was concerned,) that if he
could put himself in "rapport," or spiritual
communication, with his fair friend, by in
Producing his hand into the muff, he would
have a decided advantage over his rival. As
bis hand lmidIy approached the delicate digi-
tails Of the Quakeress, it uembled as If under
the effec. of galvanism. There was at first
some preliminary toying, and scarcely per-
cep,ible approaches, then an almost indis-
I,inguishable pressure, and finally tremen-
dous squeeze The first kiss Of love has
fred the heart and hand of many a poet
lover with rapturous enthusiasm; ; but that
first, warm, thrilling pressure ofhands when
two have me, for the first time in loves
embrace, seems to complete the magnetic
circle, and TO form ,elegraphic connexion,
which transmits from heart to heart the
tightening Of love! The perfect bealitude
of our hero we will not alIemp, TO describe;
suffice i. to say, that his whole soul was
glowing in the tips Of his fingers, and there
holding blissful communion with the spirit
of the sweet little Quakeress. Blu! happi-
ness is proverbially brief. Alas that know
ledge should ever bring sorrow. Our hero
proved The truth Of tina. olt-quoted line
"Where ignorance is bliss, tits folly to be wise"
The little Quakeress put sudden exlin-
guisher upon The newborn hopes Of our
hero, by saying, while her soft blue eyes
sporkled with fire and mischief-"F friends,
If you have squeezed each others hands
long enough, will trouble you for the use
ofmy muff'!' The ludricious truth at once
flashed across :he minds Of our rivals-they
had been caressing each others pavs for
The last half hour! The quicksilver Of their
thoughts fell below zero. But they had
been equally done, SO that was some conso-
Ia,on d, least. Righ. merrily rang the bells,
whose music ,eemed with The joyous pesls
Of laughter, as the party rode home that
night. Neither of the rivals ever meddled
with ,he muff of a Quakeress afterwards
indeed, they were always mum whenever
The word was mentioned and it has been
said ha; they even lost their relish for muf-
fins at breakfast, which they never recov-
ered
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

PALEY.-Tbis great man, whose mind
was so remarkably expert, was particularly
clumsy in body. 81 was never good horse
man." he used to say Of himself, "and when
followed my father on pony Of my own,
on my frs. journey to Cambridge, fell off
seven times; was lighter then am now.
and nv falls were no. likely to be serious.
NV falher on hearing a ,hump, would turn
his head half aside, and say, "rake care Of
thy money lsd."-.Meadiy's Memoirs Of
Paleu
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02
p O E II r Y.
From Godey's Lady's Book.
LITTLE EMILY"

From Godey's Lady's Book
LITTLE EMILY
BY ABBY ALLIN.
"Sieep gires her to my arms again.
see thee in my dreams, baby,
In visions of the night,
. The Blue eye, full of blesse dncss.
Is glancing on my sight:
Again upon my heart, baby,
The little hand is prest;
Again thy little nesting head
Is pillowed on my breast.
Again the music of thy breath
Falls softly on my ear,
In those dear old accustomed tones
love so well to hear!
Once more my lips are murmuring
Low words of love and prayer,
strive to draw thee closer yet,
But clasp the vacant air!
And then, wake to weep, baby,
Rememb ring thou art dead;
And nevermore can my poor heart
Pillow thy little head!
cannot hear thy voice, baby
l cannot see thy face;
Nor watch thy growing charms, baby,
Nor welcome thine embrace!
miss thee from my arms baby:
miss thee everywhere!
Yet thou art better cared for now
Than ever by my care:
For angels have thee in thy charge,
Lofty and pure of heart!
For the gentle shepherd loves His lambs
And one of them thou art.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY e. WELLS. JR.
EDITOR AND PROP PRIET o R .
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

For one year, if paid within six months, Sl.5O
=" if not paid within six months, 200
ADvERrIsEMENrs.-Sl per square for three inser-
tions-l2 lines of small type IA of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
reouent 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 viii be made to those who ad-
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

CooL.-The following orders were given
by the captain of a Western steamboat
when she was about to engage in race with
another boat:
''Rosn up thar, and tell the engineer to
shut down the safety valve give her goss
Gentlemen who hav'nt stepped up TO the
captains office and settled, will please ret,re
10 the ladies cabin I'LL we pass that boa, oI
tus' Fire up''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

Leigh Hun. says there have undoubtedly
been grea, men, but inasmuch as they were
bad, they were not great. Their greatness
was no, entire. There was a great piece
omitted. They he'd heads, legs and. arms,
but they wanted hearts, and thus were not
whole men.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

AN IRIsHeAN's ADyERTIsMENr.-Bar-
,holomew 'Flaherty, wig maker, music mas
ter, and dealer in dried apples, from Dublin.
gives the public information that he has
opened shop in PIG Alley, where.he car
ries on the business of making ladies' caps,
repacking pork, and setting hens eggs un-
der ducks except what fall down and break.
Horse iockies aud farriers may be supplied
with gauze aprons and saddles, smelling bot
ties, and all other vegetables on tho short
est notice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

4 man who had climbed chestnut tree,
had By carelessness missed the hold of one
of the branches, and fell TO the ground
with such violence as TO break one Of his
ribs.
4 neighbor coming to bis assistance, re-
marked to him drily, "lhas if he had follow
ed HIS rule in these cases, he would have
avoided this accident"
"Wha, rule do you mean :" asked the
other.
"This," replied The philosopher, ''neve,
come down place faster than you 60 up
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

In The streets of Leicester one day, Dean
Swir, was accosted by drunken weaver,
who, staggering against his reverence, said
IS! have been spinning it out"
yes" said the Dean, 81 see You have
and now your are reeiing it home"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

COMMON ABsURDITIEs.-To think you
must win law case, because you have the
law and evidence on your side.
To ask merchant If the articles he sells
you are Of the frs. quality.
To carry 'bricks' in your hat snd Aatter
yourself you can always keep them hidden
from The world.
To tell person Of whom you would
borrow money, that you are in urgent
need of it.
To fancy one must have a great stock Of
brains 10 be very successful in the world.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

No matter what Jones may have remafk.
ed, i, was the witty Smith who resorted
Oh one who bad called him an everyday
man, "Well, If ! am sn every-osv man.
YOU are q week one"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

Did YOU ever know chap so "scurvy-
looking p thai politician wouldn't shake
hands with him before election
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

MEAN THINGs.-l. 1t is a mean thing 10
borrow your neighbor's paper, when you
are too s'ingy to take one of your own.
9. 1t is mean thing 10 subscribe 10
newspaper and never pay for it.
3. Itis mean thing to steal the Exchanges
from an Editors Sanelum.
4. 1t is mean thing TO look over en-
Editors shoulder -shen he is writing bus
meaner when he IS scissoring.s
5. It is mean thing TO read what you
may find written in newspaper office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02

DEATH OF CHILDREN.-Leighlon thus
wrote on hearing Of the death Of child
"swee. thing, and he is SO quickly laid a.
sleep? Happy he! Though we shall have
more the pleasure Of his lssping and laugh
ing, he shall no more have the pain of cry
ing, nor Of being sick, nor Of dying. Tell
my dear sister that she is now SO much
more akin to The other world and this will
be quickly passed to us all. John is but
gone q. an early hour to bed, as children
used TO do, and we are undressing to follow.
And the more we pu. off The love Of the pre-
sen. world, and all things super6uous be-
forehand, we shall have The less to do when
we lie down.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-02
MISC CELLANE OU S

ANECDOTES OF JOHN PHILPOT CUR
RAN*
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26
FA LII 60 Il, s

<gEEsEus. THE subscribers are now ensap
- opening their stock of YEN
FALL GOODS, e1A-
to which they invite the attention of Planters
Ihees Goods were purchased by the package
from first hands in New York, and can be sold. at
prices that will give entire satisfaction. Say
2o0O yards kerseys, (all wool filing,
1900 yards plain and plaid Linseys, oil wool
filling.
5000 yards heavy Lowels,
800 pair heavy Negro Blankets,
so air Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets for Goats, some very fine, and
worth 1926 pair,
10 bales ShItings and Sheetings,
500 pair heavy Russetts,
400 pair heavy Kip Brogans,
Gents Boots and Shoes of all qualities,
Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes,
Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Flannes, all colors.
Wool tweeds, large assortment
With many other Seasonable Goods for Ladies
and Gentle.nens wear,
Bagging, Rope and Twine,
Look at our Stock before you buy.
McCOLLUM & FELLOWS.
Camden, Sept. |, 1850. l4o
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26

THE LAST TRIUMPH OF PRIDE.-"Pro,
seus," of the Newark Daily Advertiser,
in a letter from New York, says:
The wife of a man of means, and the
daughter Of a wealthy citizen OF this city
people, too, ford OF show-recently
died. She had been called beautiful be-
fore a family of children had gathered
round her, and she had not renounced
her claim 10 that title. She died, and a
large concourse was invited to the funer-
al The coffin was made Of rosewood,
inlaid with silver. lined with plated sat-
in. The whole top was removed, and
the deceased lay in state In her narrow
home. She was dressed in a white me-
rino robe. made like morning gown,
faced with white satin, profusely quilted
and ornamented. The sleeves were open,
similarly lined and wrought-a s,ashacher
of the richest embroidery covered the
breast, whence all life had forever fed
The head was covered by a cap of choice
lace, and a wreath of fresh flowers ar
ranged around. The hands were crossed
upon the breast. with the fingers corered
aoith erpeusiue Jeacelry, which seemed to
sparkle, as If in glad pride that the bright
eye was dim forever Thus bedizened
poor food for worms, she went down into
the grave, there TO await her God
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26
BOOKS, STATIONERY, &C.,
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
T..

CENTRE POINT PLACE. the residence Of
" the undersigned, situated in the most pleasant,
eligible and healthy position in Sewer county, is
now offered for sale on liberal terms. The tract
contains about 600 acres of excellent ti!labe land
about 800 acres of which is under fence, well
watered and in high state of cultivation. Seven
public roads diverge from this po,nt, which rem
d,rS it one of most desirable places for Public
House and Mercantile Establishment in South
Arkansas. There are now at this point two
Stores and Pest Office, and the country ad-
iacent is the most densy populated portion OF the
county. The improvements are a large Dwelling
House, several Tenant Houses, two Store Houses,
a Tau Yard, Mill, and Threshing Machine,
witnr all the requisite buildings, and IN good
repair. To any desirouS OF parci asng one
of the most eligible business points in South Ar
kansas. in the midst of prosperous community,
q rare opportunity is now offered.
The purchaser, if he desires it, can have ca far
terms the growing crop aud iha stock.
For terms ana further particulars, enquire OF she
undersigned on the premises.
JOHN RUSSEY.
Centre Point, Jsne 25, 1851. I25:,f
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26
I'M OF THE PRESS.

Pm Of the Press! I'm of the ieS''
My throne a simple cha"'
/ ask no other majesty
Than strikes the gazer there;
Th. ho,se of fire obeys my nod:
NV coursers walk the sea;
The Iightungs lift their flaming menes
At Arts command for me.
I'm of the Press. I'm of the Press!
Do monarchs wear the crown!
] watt my pen across my page,
And crowns have tumbled down.
The clouds float on--the nations strive
Without the thunder rolls;
Within brood the quiet thought
That changes all the souls.
I'm of the Press. Tin of the Press!
The dead around me throng;
Their awful voices whisper TRUTH:
Their eyes forbid the WRONG.
Frcm them gather joy and strength.
Nor heed pale. Errors curse.
My faith in God large is the arch
He gave his Universe.
I'm Of tho Press I'm of the Press.
My host embattled types!
With them queIl the tyrant's hordes,
And rear the stars and stripes!
/ give my hand to all my race,
My altar, freedoms sod;
say my say, and bend my knee
Alone, alone 10 God.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26
NGDEHG1EC~

THE copartnershp heretofore existing under
i the name of Collins, Little 4 Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
to the subscribers BY note or account, requested
to make immediate payment, as the affairs Of the
firm must be settled WITHOUT delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration Of the extreme I-nty
extended TO the customers of the house during
the continuance Of the copartnership, those who
indebted to will attend promptly to this
call, and us the unpleasant necessity Of pIac-
collection.
The remaining stock of Dry Goods, Clothing.
Hardware and Iinware will be sold at very re-
duced prices, and on twelve months credit We
have general assortment of Groceries, which
we will sell low for cash cotton.
We will be held responsible for all cotton pur-
chases made by either of the undersigned for ac-
count of Collins, Little & Co., as heretofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE g. co.
Fulton, JAM IA, 1851. 3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26
NaN-M~M9-RCo N

NOTICE s hereby given to all persons that
IN the south half Of section pa in township lO,
south Of range 25 west Of the fifth principal
meridian, was selected by the Territory oil Ar
kansas in the year 1928 part of the seventy
two sections of land granted to that Territory by
act Of Congress the I'd Aarst, 1877; tha,
said selection approved and conarm-d on
the 18th January, 1899. and that l afterwards
purchased the same land from the State Of Ar
kansas at and for full and fair price and consld-
GRAFTON, long since entirely paid.
And the southwest quarter Of that section,
and the east half of the south east quarter OF the
same, being now advertised to be sold as land
selected aud located by William Hickman under
Bowie claim Of Francis Rasha, which location
was not made until the oath day of Jannary
1899. take this method Of making known to
all persons disposed to bid for said 24O acres OF
leud, that | claim to have unquesionable tile to
the same and shall appeal to the courts for pro-
lection, in case said sale proceeds aud any person
parchases said lands.
GRANDSON D. ROYSTON.
By Pike & Cuminins, and Watkins Il Cuuan,
his attorneys.
Aug 2, 1851. [3l
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26

Two Methods Of Ex;inguishing Fire,
before it has made considerable progress,
have been lately made public i'll GeRma-
ny. One Of these is a mixture Of sui
phur, one part; pro.oxGe OF iron, two
parts5 and Gve parts Of green coPperas.
The other consists Of one part sulphur;
one yellow ochre, and six parts of copper
as. The materials are TO be reduced TO
coarse powder, then mixed together
and ground fine. The composition is
put into cartridge paper cases. provided
with slow match. They act by cooling
gases, in which the flame or ordinary
com5ustible substances is Immediately
extinguished. Y. Sun.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26

"Do l understand the counsel for de.
fendant," asked a very far Western Judge,
"to say, that he is abont to read his au.
thorities. as against the decision just pro-
nounced from the bench?" .By no
means" responded the counsel aforesaid,
''! was merely going 70 show to your hon
or. by brief passage was about to read
from the book, what a ID old fool
Blackstone must have been" "Ch, ay,r'
said the Judge. not little elated: and
there the matter ended.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26

1t is stated that the importation of silk
goods and other fancy fabrics for ladies'
dresses, into the port of New York, va
ries from one to three millions of dollars
in value weekly, and that the cost of
these gewgaws for the fairer part of our
population is what drains the country Of
specie, and brings on commercial distress;
SO, if the ladies go upon the principle of
rule or ruin. they will be pretty sure to
accomplish one Of their purposes.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26
REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY FOR SALE.

VIE subscriber offers for sale his Plantation
n in Lost Prairie, on Red river-thirty ukely
Negroes, twenty Mules, about three thousand
bushels of Corn, stock OF Cattle and Hogs, and
Plantation utensils The tract of land contains
twelve hundred acres, (l200) seven hundred of
which are in high state Of cultivation, being W ell
ditched and levied. The negroes are mostly
young, likely and thoroughly acclim ated--
Twenty-Five additional hands would undoubtedly
enable the purchaser to meet the iusalments as
they fall due.
more minute account is deemed un n ecessarv.
as any person wishing to purchase would first
examine the property The plantation is now in
a state OF forwardness for another crop. Imme-
date possession will be given--a credit of one
two, three, four aud FIVE years will be given,
bonds bearing eight per cent interest from da,e,
ANY person deslrous of negotiating for the abore
property will apply to L. NJ. K. Bankhead or the
subscriber.
RICHARD PRYOR.
Spring Hill, Jan. 7, 1851. lif
GJ7Camden Herald and Shreveport Gazette
will please publls h the above two months and for
ward accounts to this office.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26
Nelson's Hotel.

q L TON a RKAN NSAS.
NSHE undersigned takes pleasure in announc-
Il ing to his friends and the public generally
that he is prepared, at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, to accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage.
His Table will be supplied with the best the
markets afford, his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his Stables will be provided with plenty of
provender and attended by careful ostlers.
No exertions on his part will be spared To render
comfortable all who may be pleased to give him
call.
c. T. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851. [3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-26

Fellow citizens said stump orator,
I'VE have the best country i'll the world,
aud the best government. No people on
the face of the globe enjoy more privie-
gee than we do. Here we have liberty
of speech, and liberty of the press, with
out enormous despotsm. What. fellow
citizens, is more desirable than this? Do
syou want anything more my countrymen"
Yes sir-ee' sang out sed-iacei loafer,
'this is dry work. l want suck out
of that flask sticking out of your coat
pocket behind