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Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

THE EExAMINArIoNs.-The Examinations
at our "Male and Female Seminary"
closed on Friday night last. The ex-
ercises evinced much proficiency on the
part of the students-were highly cred
liable to themselves and teachers, and
gave general satisfaction. The Examina'
ton at the Male School ended with the
representation of two dramas, which we
never saw excelled by Thespians, and
but seldom on the regular stage. The
parts were well allotted and well sustain
ed, and the Exhibition, forming pleas
ing contrast to the more abstruse exerci-
ses Of the Examination, left an agreeable
IMPRESSION on the minds of visitors aud
sent them away well satisfied.
The Examination at the Female School
closed with Public Concert by the
young ladies of the Institution. which to
connoisseurs in the ''art divine" was in
deed rich treat. The entire exercises
elected the warmest appreciation from
parents and others whom the occasion
had brought to our town; and there ap-
reared to be 10 dissenting voice TO the
opinion that our Schools were nowhere
excelled in the West or South.
We would have been gratifed could
we have stopped here, and not felt j: our
duty to notice an occurrence which might
have a tendency to injure US as moral
community. and, consequently, the pros
poets of our Schools. We allude to a
drunken frolic which took place on Friday
night after the Examinations were over.
So hideous a use of mortal lungs never
before disturbed the nightly quiet of our
town, and although we cannot attempt
an excuse for anything so uproarious, it
inay be as we'll TO state that it was the
night of the Fourth of July, and that
patriotism, perhaps getting stronger and
wilder through the day, degenerated at
night into noisy drunkenness We con-
denim any such celebration of the Fourth.
1t is glorious day, and should be honor
ed in a joyous, but sober and respectful
manner. Our citizens, in justice to them
selves and to the schools which it is their
interest to sustain, and which had closed
SO favorably, disclaim all part or agency
In the tumult of Friday night. Folks
are apt to be merry on the Fourth ol
July. and if the young men who visit us
will be over patriotic Oh the occasion,
I'VE trust such things will not be regarded
as usual occurrences amongst us, or con-
strued to the injury of our uniformly
civil and moral community.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

Massachusetts Democracy-The Bos-
ton Atlas thus catalogues certain Free
soilers and their Indebtedness to the
Massachusetts Democracy:
"The whole Democratic party in the
Legislature, including the "indomitables'
voted with the Fresoilers, for Stephen
G.. Phillips, as one ol the constitutional
candidates for Governor, although he
had $4,000 less votes than Governor
Briggs. The whole of the Democratic
party in the Legislature. with one excep-
ton in the Senate, and some dozen or so
in the House, voted for Charles Sumner
for United States Senator. and thereby
elected him, and the Boston Post endorsed
aud supported Henry Wilson for Senator
from MiddIesex last fall, and called him
the Democratic candidate. and will
doubtless do the same thing next fall
Oh, shade of Pecksniff.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

SAM. HoUsroN FOR PREsIDENT-T
Hartford (Conn.) Times is OUT in favor OF
Sam. Houston for President. The Times
says:
I'VE desire to see him the democratic
candidate for President in 1852, beyond
far beyond-any other living man; and
if we are not mistaken in the signs Of
the times, he will be. The Democracy
of Connecticut are for him to-day. heart
aud hand.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

One half Of the melancholy that you
run against is caused by Incidence and
feather beds. The best remedy in the
world is useful activity.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

UNION COLUMN The citizens of New
Orleans contemplate the erection of a
Column as a memorial Of the Compro-
mise. to be designated the Union
Column" 1t is TO be constructed of cast
iron, with an Illuminated clock on its
aummit. The tlames of the Compromise
Committee are to be recorded on the
four sides of the Column that of Henri
Clay is to cap the apex. The site select
ed is the neutral ground at the corner Of
Canal and St. Charles street 1t is esti-
mated to cost $4,000, which is to be
raised by subscription.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

ARKANSAS. Democratic State
Congressional Convention renominated
Robert w. Johnson, the ''Southern
Rights" incumbent. A series of "Union"
resolutions were tabled before the nomi-
nation was made, aud were. not taken up
afterwards"
The above paragraph. says the Van
Bnren Intelligencer, is going round with
an air Of exultation, III the secession
pa pers of South Carolina and Mississippi
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

We had no mail from beyond Little
Rock oE Sunday night, the cause we
presume, is low water in the Arkansas
River.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

The Washington Union endorses the
recent speech of MI, Webster. Andrew
J. Donaldson thus writes; "After careful
perusal of it, we are free to say that we
have risen from our seat with more fa-
vorable impressions of the character oi
MIR. Webster than we ever had before.
For candor, fairness Of statement, and the
enthusiasm of honest and patriotic con-
viction, we have seen no document en-
enating from The Leaders of any party
more entitled to commentator"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

Dians0ndS IN Teas. A correspondent
of the New York Sun, writing from Ea-
gle Pass, Texas, says: "All the male
residents of this section of the country
are organizing secret expedition to the
Gila in searcl. of diamonds. Harry Love,
the express rider, who is as famous Tor
his close investigations in the capabilities
OF the country he explores, as for his dar-
ing enterprises, has sent some specimens. OF
what he took to be very fine quartz chrys-
taIized, to some of the United States otfi-
GERS, and they are despatching all the
men they can trust to gather the harvest,
which, there is no doubt in their minds
are diamonds. This field is at the foot
of sterile range Of mountains, which
recede from the Gila towards the north
and leave barren, and waterleSss PLAIN
between them and the river, this side
the ;uncture of the Gila and Colorado -
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

The OuACHlTA HERALD This paper,
as we expected it would Go, when salts
fed of Capt. Preston's soundness on the
Union question, has hoisted at Its mast
head the name of that gentleman. and
avows its determination 10 battle for him
to the utmost of its ability. The Herald
had its preference e, ard its object was a
meritorious one, but it has nlagnanimous-
ly laid aside its personal preferences for
the promotion of a good cause. The
p Herald needs not our praises for having
discharged its duty. The satisfaction Of
having done so, is reward enough for
those who struggle for the country S
welfare.
GEN QUITMAN NoM1NATED.--Tne Con-
vention at Jackson on the 18th ul;, nom-
mated Gen. Quitman for Governor by ac-
clamation.
. Depression Of Mamuyactures-The
Newburyport Herald states that the At
Iantic Cotton Mills at Lawrence, capital
S1,6OO,OOO. nave made ub their semi-an-
nnal account to the 1st of June, and find
a loss during the last six months Of nearly
$5O,O00.
r-s ...oo--o->~-~~~.>oo
Those who desire counterfeit present
fnents OF themselves, now have an ex-
cellent opportunity of obtaining them.
See cards of Mr.. Pelham and of Mr.. r.
T. Jennings.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

THE New CosTUME.-The last Little
Rock Democrat favors us with engraved
specimens of the late improvement in
ladies' dresses. We could never have
told that they were intended to represent
the gentler sex, if the editor had not so
informed us. They looked to US like
Turks of the masculine gender; and by
substituting boots and spurs for slippers,
and girling on broadsword Of formida-
BILE size they would make pretty respecta-
BILE looking robbers. They certainly look
like individuals who would be more in
place on the highway, than seated at a
piano or dandling rosy-faced urchins on
their maternal knees. We object to the
ladies wearing the breeches until they
can sport beard, and give some evidence
that they can knock fellow over who
insults them. Whenever we hear that
one of those Bloomerites has had re-
gular fist and skull engagement with a
rough ally of our own sex, and whose
fiery eyes look out, withall, from the
threatening shadows of hugh pair of
whiskers, we shall give in our adhesion
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

OUTRAGE BY Sioux INDIANs.-The St.
Louis Republican has received intell-
gence from St. Paul, Minnesota, that a
party of Sioux from the Upper St. Pc
ter's, while on war expedition against
the Chippewas. got drunk on the road
leading to Long Prairie, near Swan river,
105 miles from 81. Paul, and while in
that condition met three wagoners, upon
whom they fired without provocation.
One of the men named Schwartz was
shot through the body with rife ball
and ne died in about twenty minutes af.
ter. A company of soldiers started from
Fort Smelling in pursuit of the Sioux,
who were overtaken a few miles from
where the murder was committed. but
they managed to escape. Subsequently,
however, five Of them were apprehended
and carried to Fort Smelling for examina.
ton.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-09

Ex-President Herrera is dead.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
POE Il R Y.
THE BIRTH OF THE SPRING

BY D. F. NJ. CARTHY.
Oh! Kathleen, my darn', I've had such dhrame
Sure no man ever fancied the likes of the same
dear,
Just presented son to the happy New Year!
Like yourself, too, the poor mother suffered awhile
But like thine was the joy at her baby first smile
When the tender nurse, Nature, her mantle die
fling
Of sunshine around it, and called it THE SPRING
Oh! Kathleen, twas strange how the elements all
With their friendly regards condescended to call
The rough rains of winter like summer-dews fell
And the North wind said, Zephyr-like-Is the
World well?
And the streams quck-sparkling to tell oer the
Gods goodness to man in this mystical birth
For son Of this World, and an heir to the King
Who rules over man. is this beautiful Spring!
OH Kathleen, methought, when the bright babe
was born,
More lovely than morning appeared the bright
The birds sang more sweetls, the grass greener
grew,
And with buds and with blossoms the old trees
looked new;
And methought when the Priest of the Universe
came
The Sun-in his vestments of glory and flame,
The name that he gave all creation did sing
'Twas the bcuchellen ba,cn of the World twas
the Spring!
Oh! Kathleen, but think of the birh-gifts of love
That THE MASTER who lives in the GREAT HOUSE
above
Prepare for the poor child that's born his land
Oh, God! they re the sweet flowers that fall from
thy hand;
The crosus, the primrose, the violet given
Awhile, to make earth the reflection of Heaven;
The brightness and lightness that round the world
wing,
Oh heir of the ages are thine, happy Spring!
Oh Kathleen, dear Kathleen that dream is gone
by,
And | wake again, but, thank God thou
art by;
And the land that we love looks as bright in the
Just as if my queer dream was not all out dream.
The spring-td of Nature its blessing imparts-
Let the spring-tde of Hope send its pulse through
our hearts,
Let us feel it's mother to whose breast we cling,
And brother we hail, when we welcome the
Spring.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
LADIES AND FLOWERS.

have fancy ladies are like flowers,
And so class and keep them in my mind.
The delicate and gentle are the jasamines.
The mirthful and warm-hearted-these are pinks;
The loving are the rose, for love is sweet,
And beautiful in mother as in bride
The stately and precise dahlias, set
As they were carved and coored for show;
The tulips, such as talk of love and beaux,
The spiritual, whose pure, sweet thoughts seem
given,
AS are the star beams, from the vault of heaven
These are the lilies and the violets
Are gentle-hearted ones who love the lilies,
And would be like them could they choose their
fate
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
M Is G. f. LII AN OU S.
From the London Punch.

From the London Punch
LAST HOURS OF A SINGLE GENTLEMAN.
This morning, November 1l.h, al half
pas, eleven o'clock precisely. an unfortun-
ale young man, Mr.. Edward Pnckney, un-
derwenl the extreme penalty Of infalualion
by expialing his attachment 10 Mary Ann
Gale, in front Of the sllar-railings of ST.
Mary's Church, Ellington.
II will be in The recollection of all those
friends Of the parties who where at Jones'
party at Bfixton, two years ago, that Mr..
Pinckney was there and then first inroduc.
ed 10 Mary Gale, to whom he Instantly be-
gan TO direct par,'cualar alteniions-danc-
ing with her in no less than SIX sets that
evening, and handing her things at supper
in the most devoted manner. From that
period commenced the intimacy between
them which terminated in this mornings
catastrophe.
Poor Pinekney had barely attained his
lwen'y-eigh'h year; but there is no belief
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

If it be admitted that there will be no consider
able falling off in the consumption, arrive at the
fact, that the first of January, 1852, will show no
stock worth naming in any of the leading markets
of the world Under these peculiar circumstances,
it is reasonable to suppose that present advanced
rates must be sustained, and an Improvement to
some extent antc pated. Such undoubtedly would
be the case were any other leading articles SINH
larly situated. Tobacco being almost exclusively
IN the hands of those who buy for forei gn account,
is subject more or less to their control, and they
are now availing themselves of every resource to
avoid entering the market this spring until you send
forward your new crop freely, with view of press
ing down prices as soon as you 6 i've them the op-
portunity to do So To counteract this L would
Strongly urge YOU to hold back your crop until eN-
porters are compelled to buy, which will certainly
take place within the next 60 or 90 days then
there will be an absolute want, and prices current
the last four months will be sustained, and perhaps
go higher.
It Should be borne in mind that the calculation
made, showing the relative supply and demand, IS
based strictly upon admitted estimates OF stocks
and receipts, and the actual average consumption,
and is entirely independent of any speculative in
huences. there can be no risk in withholding your
crops for two or three months, when the statistics
show concusively, that, as the season advances.
stock will become more reduced and the chances
for better prices improved as that events realized.
It is an important matter to start our market at full
rates. and you, having as conceive the advantage
in this respect, can to certain extent control re-
ceipts, and thereby give the market tone which
will be felt throughout the season.
There is evidently determination in Germany
and Holland to work down their stocks to the last
hhd before yielding to the necessity of giving you
fair remuneration for your labor. fyou cannot
force fair prices under existing circumstances, such
as have not occurred for many years, and probably
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
TO THE TOBACCO PLANTERS OF
MARYLAND.

Immediately preceding the openinng of our To-
bacco market for the season of 1851 it NAV not be
amiss to give you few hints as to the present po-
sition of the trade and the probable course it will
take during this year; at the same time, placing
before you all the information we have, calculated
to effect the value of this article
After season of unexampled activity, the mar
kets at home and abroad closed firmly, with stocks
SO much reduced as to preclude the possibility of
prices for most sorts Maryland and Ohio leaf re-
ceding from present quotations. Looking back for
the past five years, we have the following data upon
which to form estimate of the probably consump-
ton for the current year, and how the present
light stocks may be effected by the 1st January,
1852:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

PARTY PAssIoN.-'W ell, sir ~ (excIam
ed a lady, The vehement and impassionate
partisan Of Mr.. Wilkes, in the day of his glo-
ry, and during the broad blaze of his pa
iriotism.) "Well. sir and will you dare de-
ny that Mr.. Wilkes is great man, and an
eloquen, man - 'Oh! by no means, Madam
have no. doubt respecting Mr.. Wilkes
talents" swell, bu, sir and is he not 9
fine man, too, and handsome man ?''-
'Why, Madam! he squinls-doesn'. he -
"Squin,s yes, to be sure lie does, sir but
no, bi, more than gentleman and a man
of sense ought 10 squin' !'-Southey's Om-
niana.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
A PRIZE ESSAY ON INDEPENDENcE.-

A PRIZE ESSAY ON INDEPENDENCE-
This being, (>ays Western edlt"r) The aye
OF prize literature, we recently offered our
old hat to the person who would write the
best essay on Independence. The follow
ing obtalned the prize: Personal ndepen-
dence Consists empha,icaly in being stu
ated in a clean shH,, drawers, socks, and
nicely blscked boots, with least dollar
and half, and clean cambric in vour
pockel-all on Sunday morning, with your
wife on one arm and your own baby on the
other, taking your own course towards your
own church, 10 sit under The ministry of
your own preacher, in blissfnl expectation
of doing your own snooZing in your own
pew, wherein no one dare nudge you with
his elbow, or tickle your nose with straw.
One ungrateful man does an injury to all
who are wretched.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

A SHARP WITNEss.-A witness was ex-
anined IN a case of sIander before Judge.
who required him to repeat the precise
words spoken. The witness hesitaled I'M
til lie rive,ed The attention Of The whole cour,
upon him then fixing his eyes earnestly
upon the judge, he began-'May it please
your honor, you lie. you steal, and you get
your living by siealing" The face of the
judge redeemed, and he Immediately ex-
claimed, Turn to the jury, sir.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

Too True TO MAKE "A JEST oF.-Aun,
Phebe says it makes her shudder to read so
many advertisements Of printers 'for boys
of good moral characler,' for she knows
they intend making "devis'' of them.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

The celebrated comedian John Reeve
was once accosled bv an elderly female
with bo'lle IN her hand: Pray, sir, beg
your pardon, is This the way to the work
house: ," John gave her look Of clerica
dignity, and, pointing 10 the bottle, gravel :,
said No madam but lha, is -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

GOLDEN THoUGHrs.-I never yet found
pride in noble nature, nor humility in an
unworthy mind. Ofall trees, observe thai
God has chosen the vine-a low plant ths,
ereeps upon the helpful wall Of all beasts
The soft and patient lamb of all fowls, the
meek and guleless dove. When God ap-
peared to Moses, it was not 10 the lofty ce-
1ar, not the spreading palm, bu. bush, an
humble, slender, abject bush. As il he would
bv these selections check the conceiled arro-
gance of man-FelAham
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

wise man as well rs witty, was Theo-
dore Hook, when he told the alderman who
had already surleited him, and yet pressed
him to parlake of still another course, IL
thank you, but if it is the same to you, Pll
take The rest i'm money'' -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDN ESDAY,
BY r. WELLS, JR.
E D ITOR MD PRIZE T o r
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
For one year, if paid within six months, $l5O
S 6 ifnot paid within six months, 200
ADvERTIsEMENrs.-S per square for three inser-
tions-l2 lines of small type or IA of large type
constituting a 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-
vertise by the year.
Communica tions addressed to this Office must be
POST
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

An exchange paper says :-"When you
see gentleman at midnight, sitting on the
stoop in front of his house, combing his
hair with the door-scraper, you may con-
clude he has been ou. al an evening party"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

WELL AND SIMPLY SAID.-Shelton, in
one Of bis sermons, says: "An upright j.
always easier Than STOPPING posture, be-
cause il is more natural, and one part is bet
Ter supported by another; so i, is easier to
be an honest man than a knave. 1t is also
more graceful.''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
THE TOBACCO TRADE
From the Marlboro Gazette. I

BALTIMORE, March 7, 1851
GEORGE w. WILSON, Esq, Upper Marlboro.
DEAR SIR: Allow me to call your attention to
the accompanying circular 1t contains valuable
information to the Tobacco Grower, and being to
many of your patrons of much interest, would be
pleased if you will give it an Insertion Very re-
spectfully yours, &C., F. SCHUMACHER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

p The influence which woman exerts is ST.
lent and slill. felt rather than seen, no, chain
ing the hands, but restraining our actions
by gliding into the heart.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

GIRLuooD.-A clever girl, whose willing
ness to study equals the utmost wish of her
instructor, is encouraged and urged, TO ograt-
'ify the ambition of her parents. Her brain
does all that is required of it, and great
deal more, for it will not 60 properly TO
sleep at night. She lies awake, or has pain
ful dreams, or frigh,ens her friends by walk
ing abou, in the partial sleep Of somnambu-
Iism, and is frequently obliged to leave her
books for her bed, by headache. 1t is al
most certain that the general health has been
sacrificed, or is about to be so, though it
may raqure a medical eye to discern the
proofs. The functions Of nutrition have
been weakened, and perhaps vliated; and
if so, her ha5iIualy quickened pulse is on
Iy carrying The accelerated blood to her Or
gans to afford materials for spelling their
structure. Sudden and frequent fits Of COM
plete faIn,ng may indicate that the brain is
already The seat Of morbid deposit; or, after
few years, during which none of her bo-
dily functions 60 on as they ought. the fatal
cough comes on, which shows that The lungs
have principally suffered. Even if no such
catastrophe is TO happen, all the signs of vi
vaci,y Of mind gradually disappear, and the
precocious girl is hardly TO be recognised
in the dull and languid young woman.
THE New TEsTAMENT-The parallels
Of the New Teslamen, are eminen,ly pIsc-
teal They teach lesson ,ha, may be
happily practced every day. The parable
of the ten talents is intended to show tha,
each man will be called 10 account, and judg-
ed according TO his pretensions and advan-
tages. The humble individual, whose exam
pie extends over small circle, will not be
held TO as strict an account as the ruler, wh"
stands as it were on pinnacle. and is seen
and observed by multtudes. The faults OF
the mere individual are like the errors Of a
pocket watch which affect only an individ
ua but when man, high in position and
office, errs, j, is like the 'orn clock going
wIong-is leads thousands into error.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

One ungra,efuI man does an injury to al
who are Wretched.