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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
n O. 45.

course. The wolves, close behind me, un-
able to stop, and as unable to turn on the
smooth ice' slipped and fell, still going on
far ahead: their tongues were loilng out
their white tusks glarng from their bloody
mouths, their dark, shaggy breasts were
tleeced with foam, and as they passed me,
their eyes gared, and they howled with iu-.
ry. The thought flashed on my mind that,
by this means | could avoid them, viz: by
turning aside whenever they came too near;
for they, by the formation of their feet, are.
unable 10 run on ice, except in straight
line.
AT one time, by delaying too long, my
| sanguinary antagonists came SD near that
dashed together like the spring OF fox
trap. Had my skates failed for one instant,
had trpped on stick, or caught my foot
in Gssure in the ice, the story am now
telling would never have been told.
though all the chances over; | knew
where they would first take hold Of me, if
fell though. how long it would be be-
fore died, and then there would be search
for the body that would already have its
tomb for oh how fast mans mind traces
out all the dread colors of deaths picture,
only those who have been near the grim
original can tell.
But soon came opposite the house, and
nv hounds-l knew their deep voices
reused by the noise, bayed furiously from
their kennels heard their chains rattle
how wished they would break them and
| then should have protectors that would be
peers to the fercesl denizens of the forest.
The wolves, taking the hint conveyed by
the dogs, stopped in their mad career, and,
after few moments consideration, turned
and fled. ] watched them until their dusky
forms disappeared over neighboring hill.
Then, taking off my skates, wended my
way to the house, with feelings which may
be better imagined than described. But
even yet, never see broad sheet of ice in
the moonshine, without thinking of that
snuffiing breath and those fearful things that
followed me SO closely down the frozen
Kennebec.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
AGRIC ULT u r A l. .
THE PROVIDENT FARMER.

The providen, farmer has place for eve
rything, and is anxious to keep every thing
in its place. If the plowing Of field has
been completed, the plow is not left in the
fence corner until il is needed somewhere
else. but is brought home to the shelter Of
the barn, the ork-shop, or the wagon house.
The same care is exercised in relation TO
everything he makes use of, in the varied
operations Of bis farm. In the spring he
does not depend upon his cattle for informa-
ton which Of his fences have been blown
down or murdered during the storms Of The
winter. He does not wait for the gathering
in Of his crop TO learn whether there are
any pig holes through or under the fence
which surrounds the moving ground or
cornfeld. He provides everything in its
seasons-he looks after everything,-and
almost insensibIv iusliIs the same sort Of
habit in all that are about him. The gran
ary at the barn, The meal chest and ihe mea,
tub at the house are never quite empty, and
his wife has forgotten the day " hen she had
not ham in The kitchen, or the means for
cooking it at The wood-ple. Such is a brief
sketch of a provident farmer, and a provi-
dent farmers comforts. Now take the re-
verse 1T is a sketch from the life. and
though he who sat for the portrait is dead.
he has left many kindred spirit behind
him.
THE IMPRVIDENT FARMER.
Many years back ! resided in one Of the
neighboring counties, on land adjoining
the property of full-hlooded improviden,
farmer. He had a comfortable house, fer
tile farm ;-he was Industrious, so also were
! his household, yet every day and all day
long something or other was out of order
and going wrong. If anything was brok en-,
he had the wherewlthall 10 mend it, but lust
at the lime Of extremity it always seemed
TO be misaid. If a staple was needed, the
work shop having been in vain searched, a
laborer from the plough or harvest field,
was sent for one to the blacksmllh's shop.
and it not unfrequently happened tina, by
the time OF his return, some one would re-
collect that there was a half dozen, stow
ed away over the kitchen mantle. If either
of his horses had lost shoe he was rarely
taken to be shod until he had become lame
The pigs were not penned up until they had
wasted more corn than they were worth for
their owner, nor until some of them had
been shot by his neishbors. II would be
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

OLD BAcHELoRs.-"Faugh,' says Mrs.
Parlinglon, ''don't tell me! Old bachelors
indeed Let 'em die as they deserve. They
always die sooner than married men, except
my husband, poor, dear, departed SOUL
Bachelors can't live. They've nobody 10
darn their stockings and mend their clothes.
They catch cold, and have nobody to make
'em sage tea; consequently they drop off, !;
and it serves 'em right: it's no matter, for
not taking some of my daughters off my
handsn
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
Balance in hand on 3Ist Dec.

Above, it will be seen, is presented condensed
view of the financial condition of the Charles Coun
ty Agricultural Society from its formation to the
close OF the past years, and with it the Treasurer
begs leave to offer few remarks to the friends
and patrons of the Society by way of explanation
and apology. The amount of money received each
year, and consequently the number and amount of
premiums offered, have not been so large as could
have been wished, and some perhaps are ready to
say that it is but small matter. To such he would
reply, ssdespise not the day of small things The
friends of the Society have of fcongratulation
rather than in view of all the cir
cumstances that have ranspred to retard its pros
perity. The Society has had to work its way in a
community where the experiment had never been
tried before, and there were many who not only
doubted its utility but thought it would prove an
entire failure, and therefore refused to join it.
But what are the facts' The Society has been
in existence for three years, and farfrom prov
ing failure, it has continued to work its way into
public favor, and the present is by far the most
prosperous time that it has ever had since its COM
mencement.
Each year has not only fully met its expenses,
but the amount paid for premiums has been in
creased, and each year there has been larger
balance left in the hands of the Treasurer. The
balance from the last year will be twenty-five dol
lars, which will go to defray the expenses of the
Exhibition next fall and not only that, but there
has been upwards of twenty new subscribers added
since the last Annual Meeting TO our worthy
President is due the credit of this accession of
members; and if each officer in the county will
show the same zeal in presenting the claims of the
Society to their neig ghbors those whom they may
meet with, the Treasurer doubts not that the list
ofpremiums next fall may be safely raised to $500
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
p o E II r Y.
SABBATH EVENING.
BY GEORGE ID. PRENTICE.

BY GEORGE ID. PRENTICE.
lis holy time. The evening shade
Steals with a soft control
Der nature, as a thought of heaven
Steals DER the human soul
And every ray from yonder blue,
And every drop of falling dew,
Seem to bring down to human woes
From heaven message Of repose.
Der yon tall rock the solemn trees,
A shadowy group incline,
Like gentle nuns in sorrow bowed
Around their holy shrine
And DER them now the night wind blow,
So calm and still, the music-low
Seems the mysterious voice of prayer
Soft echoed on the evening air.
The mists, like incense from the earth,
Rise to a God beloved,
And DER the waters move as erst
The Holy Spirit mored;
The torrent voice, the waves low hymn,
Seem the far notes of seraphim,
And all earths thousand voices raise
Their song of worship, love and praise
The gentle sisterhood of flowers,
Bend low their lovely eyes,
Or gaze through trembling tears of dew
Up to the holy skies
And the pure stars come out above
Like sweet and holy things of love
Bright signals in the ETHEREAL dome
To guide the parted spirit home.
There is a spirit of blessedness
In air and earth and heaven.
And nature wears the blessed look
OF a young saint forgiven:
Oh, who at such an hour of love,
Can gaze on all around, above,
And not kneel down upon the sod
With natures self to worship God.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

Mrs. Partington occasionally says some
good things. Her last is: "'Tis time that
the editors should drop chasing that poor
Fugitive Bill. He has been chased enough;
but still some editors say that he ought to
be chased more, while others consist that
he oughtn't to be chased a! all. Poor Bill;
between the two of them, he don't know
whether TO run or stand. Let the chase be
dropped :"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

In the 10Th chapter Of Cd Chronicles may
be found the following alusion to profess
sion :-"IIis disease was exceedingly great,
vet in his disease he sought not The Lord,
but The physicians. And Asa SLEPT WITH
HIS FATHERS"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

Don't live in hope with your arms folded.
Fortune smiles on those who roll up their
sleeves and put their shoulders 10 the wheel
that propels them on to wealth and happl-
ness. Gu, this out, and carry it about in
your vest pocket, ye who idle in bar rooms
or at the corners of the streets.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY e. WELLS, JR.
E L r A ND PRIET o r.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

For one year, if paid within six months, $3.50
ifnot paid within six months, 200
ADvERrrsEMENTs.-Sl per square for three nser-
tions-l2 lines of small type or ii of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
seiuent insertion. If the number of insertions be
not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lshed until forbid, and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertse by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

We have only heard Of the death of three
editors, by starvation, this winter; there are
some more in fair way to drop of, how
over
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

An Irishman trying to put out gas light
with his fingers, cried out, "Och, murder
the devil wick's in it,"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE
CHARLES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY. FOR 1851

The Society met on Thursday, Goth February,
1851 JOHN Hamilton, President, in the Chair.
The Proceedings of the Annual Meeting having
been read by the Secretary, Col. WIN. THoMPsoN,
late President of the Society, arose and returned
thanks for the complimentary vote of the Society,
passed on the 29th October last, when he was not
present.
Major STONE offered the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary be
requested to return the thanks of this Society to
the Hon. RICHARD J. BOWIE, Representative in
Congress from this district, for the handsome pre-
sent of Books just received.
Resolved, That Books presented to this Society
be lodged with the Recording Secretary, subject
to the inspection of the members and the control
of the Executive Committee.
On motion of VIM MATTHEWS, Esq, the fol-
lowing Statements by the Treasurer were receiy-
ed as the Report of the Executive Committee Of
this Society
A Statement by the Treasurer Of the Charles County
agricultural Society, Snoring the amount Of Re
eeipts and Expenditures for the gears 1913. 1919,
and 1850.
DIR. To amount peceiyed for 90
subscriptions, at 81, Sl9G 90
ss from resale of Plank
used for stalls, 13 06
CR By amount expended for Pre-
miums this year, 13G 90
for 1900 feet Plank and
hauling same, % 90
ss-for sundries - Blank
Book, Nails. Sc, 90
"-for sending to Balti-
to get articles
suitable for premiums, 10 %
"-for Advertising, 5 90
s'-for Printing Annual
Address i'll Pamphlet, 90 90
- 197 ~
Balance in hand on 31st Dec. Sl1 Ga
DIR. To balance in hand on 31st
Dec. 1S49, S11 GA
&c amount received for l05
subscriptions, at 50,
due for this year, 2l0 90
"-for 3 subscriptions due
for year 1913, 90
&c ss-from resale of Plank
used for stalls, 15 05
CR By amount expended for Pre-
miums this year, 1872 so
ss-for Plank, II 30
''-for sundries, | so
ss-for Advertising, 10 90
Balance in hand on 3lst Dec. S21 10
1850.
DR.. To balance in hand on 3lst
Dec. 1850, S2l 10
s' amount received for 10S
subscriptions, at 50,
due for this year, 216 90
g for 3 subscriptions due
on former years, 90
-s243 10
CR. By amount expended for Pre-
miums this year, 1915 90
{" for sundries, 3 IS
+" for Advertising, 10 90
' for sending to Balti-
more to get articles
suitable for premiums, 10 90
- 239 rs
Balance in hand on 31st Dec. So A
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-03-12
POETRY.
SECOND LOVE.

First love is pretty romance,
.ol Though not quite SO lasting as rcckoned;
For when one awakes from his trance,
There's great stock Of bliss in second,
And cen should the second subside,
A lover should never despair;
For the world is uncommonly wide
And the omcn--uncommonly fair,
Then poets their raptures may tell,
Who never were put 10 the test;
A first love is all very well.
But believe me, the last loves the best!
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-03-12
BORDER BULLETS.

OR, REPORTS FROM THE RIFLE OF AN OLD
FRONTIER MAN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

until the worlds inhabitants shall rest
secure, beneath its folds. w.
The present position, and future pros
poets of the Order, must furnish the
theme for future article, as | have not
now at command, all the statistics | de-
sire. wv.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08
pcetrpp.
Truth,

ssTruth is the equal sun,
Ripening no less the hemlock than the vine.
Truth is the fash that turns aside no more
For castle than for cot. Truth is spear
Thrown by the blind. Truth is Nemesis
Which leadeth her beloved by the hand
Through all things; Giving him no task to break
A bruised reed-but bidding him stand firm
Though she crush worlds.''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

md virtue, the promotion of literature,
the arts, sciences, agriculture, commerce
and manufactures, and the general NELL
Grafton of the wants and condition of
the people.
ART. 43. This enumeration of rights
shall not be construed to impair or deny
others retained by the people.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

RESPONSIBILITY FOR BAGGAGE.-A bill
has been introduced into the New York
Senate, providing that when the baggage
of persons travelling on steamboats, has
been checked, and is not delivered on
being called for by the party holding the
check, he may be competent witness
in any suit brought by him for the loss
of his baggage, to prove its contents and
value.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

The reason why many ladies dodge an
offer of marriage, is because the question
is popped at them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

Pennsylvania has kept her rank in the
Union better than any other state. She
was the second State in 1890, and she
still holds the same position, while all
around her have been changing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

INFLUENCE OF A SMILE.-It is related
in the life of the celebrated mathema-
tician, William Hutton, that respecta-
BILE looking country-woman called upon
him one day, anxious to speak with him.
She told him, with an air of secresy.
that her husband behaved unkindly to
her, and sought other company, fire.
quently passing his evenings from home
which made her feel extremely unhap-
Ply; and knowing Mr.. Hutton 10 be a
wise man, she thought he might be able
to tell her how she should manage to
cure her husband. The case was COM
mon one, and he thought he could pres
crlbe for it without losing his reputation
as conjurer.
"The remedy is simple one,' said e
"but have never known it to fail. Ill
rays treat him Nth smile"
The woman expressed her thanks,
made courtesy and went away. A
few months afterwards she waited on
Mr.. Hutton with couple OF fine fowls,
which she begged him to accept. She
told while tear of joy and gratitude
glistened in her eye, that she had fol-
lowed his advice, and her husband was
cured. He no longer sought the COM
pany of others, but treated her with con-
slant love and kindness.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

CURE FOR THE ToorAcHE.-Fasten a
strong piece of Irvine to the tooth that
is to be drawn, and attach the other end
of the Irvine to brick. Then, if the
tooth be in the upper jaw, stand on a
fence, and let the brick drop suddenly
down. If the tooth be in the lower jaw,
stand behind the fence, and throw the
brick over. That III fix 'um.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

The English Churchman says that the
Pope means to found an order of mar
ried preachers, for the sake of finding
employment for those English clergy
men who, being married, cannot become
Romish priests.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

"CURsED NEwspAPERs"-as oilers
and evil doors cordially epithet the i'm
perial press ofthe land when they do not
permit them to 60 on undisturbed in
their selfish or corrupt courses.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08

FEMALE TEMPER.-Senslble Remarks.
The Boston Olive Branch thus sensi-
bly, discourses of female temper.
We like to see woman of spirit and
life, for dull, supine, prosy woman is
poor affair indeed. And we have no
particular objection to seeing the sparks
flying occasionally when something
really stirring occurs. We like to see
her joyful and lively, and if she has
little spice of waggery, we can put up
with it very well, nay, we like it all the
better. But cross, sour temper, we
have no good opinion of, for woman
who can never look pleasant, but is al
ways fretting and scolding, will make an
unhappy home for all within her house.
And we had as lief undertake to live in
barrel of vinegar in a thunder storm
as to live in the house with such a WON.
an.-Solomon was right when he said,
"1t is better to live in the corner of a
house top than to dwell in wide house
with brawling woman"
Let woman wear sunshine on her
countenance; and it will drive the dark
clouds from her husbands face, and Joy
will thrill through the hearts of her
children. Let a woman's words be
soothing and kind, and everything is
happy around her. Her influence will
be powerful-Others will catch her
sweet temper, and all will strive to see
who can be most like her. Sweetness
of temper in woman is more valuable
than gold, and more to be priced than
beauty. But may Heaven keep us from
an untamed shrew whose looks are worm
wood and whose words are gall. We
had rather take Daniels place with the
lions, than think of living within gun
shot of such termagant. If women
knew their power and wished to exert
it, they should always show sweetness of
temper, for then they are irresistible.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-01-15
HOME AND FRIENDS.

Oh, there's power to make esch hour
As sweet as heaven designed it;
Nor need we roam TO bring It home,
Though few there Ge who find It!
We seek too high for things close BY,
Ard lo.e what Ns,ure found us;
For life has here no charms sO dear
As Home and Friend. around US!
We of destroy the present joy
For future hopes-and prsise them;
Whilst h,wers - sweet, bloom At our feet.
II Ned but s,oop 10 raise them!
F.s ,hings afar still sweetest s'e.
When youths bright spell hath bound us I;
But som we're taught that earth has naught
Like Home and Fricnds around US!
The friends that speed in time Of need
When hopes last reed is shaken.
To show US still. let come what will.
We are not quite iorsaken:
Though all were nisht-if but the light
From Friendships altar crowned Us,
'rwoulJ prove the bliss Of earth was this
Our Home and Friends around Us
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-01-15
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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-01-15

A fine coat often covers an intoleEabIe
fool. but never conceals one.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-01-15
ORIGINAL NARRATIVE.
Notes of a Seven Months Journey TO
CALIFORNIA.

VA f0kT SMITH SANTA FE GTLA RIVER, IND
THE TtLE LAEXS
Prom the Private Journal kept BY
wA II. CHAMDERLIN, OF LIwIsErSs, Pa