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The Light Of Home;
OR \ SISTERS LOVE.


Alice lloyw,od stood before the mirror
IN her own 0on,, Il although it reflected
a gentle, earnest IA ,And graceful flo
ure, and although ne lamplight set OF
finely gauze-liko !ress, whose soft blue
color made her white neck and arms still
more fair, the picture seemed hardly sat
lsiactory to the lady, for she adjusted and
r1adjustod her transparent berthe, and al
tcrnltcd again and arain, from a cluster
OF white roso-buds ,;alch well contrastcd
with her dark br)' 1ar, to light wreath
admirably suitinS he, heads fine contour.
1t was very Gsident that Alice wished to
look particularly well that night, for the
color came and went in her check, as she
glanced into the mirror, and the fneors
rembled neryousIy, which tried to clasp
blue, cnamcllcd bracelet.
I2a-for th2t was Fred Gift, and Fred
had come home-her dear only brother
and he would see her in evening dress to-
night 70: the first time and would he
think her looking pretty or graceful, and
would he praise her dress And then she
wslod sh cwero very, acry beautiful, so
that Fred might always be proud Of her,
just as she vas OF him, and hear people
say those delightful things about her, that
that arc so pleasant to heac of ona w. love,
and 50 she stole softly down stairs, her
heart fiutt2ring with all those emotions
which tho reader who has dressed for low
ing eyes will surely rcmcmb +.
The parlor door was ajar when she
reached it, and she caught glimpse of
fred's superb figure, as he LEANED against
the mantel, talking with their invalid moth
or, whose easy chair was drawn up before
great wood fire, for it was Il chilly Sep
tembcr evening.-Shc entered, and before
he heard her quiet footsteps, laid her hand
upon his arm, saying, timidly-
Are you ready, Fred: :"
"Nhy, Ally" he exclaimed impul-
SIyeiy, as he looked around, "dcar Ally, |
how pretty you ar ! How Beautiful YOU
arc looking to might! And your dress is
50 exquisite too," he added, as he survey
ed her with rapid glance, 'but then you
were always tasteful"
Dear Alice--haw her heart swcllcd
She would rather Fred woul think her
pretty, than all the woyll beside, anl she
matt believed that she must be very much
hands omcr than the mirror up stairs had
told her. Could she have seen h,r face,
radiant with happiness as 1t was then, she
might nave discovered that other than
oFoth9r'8 partial eyes would pronounce it
'ery Io'cy.
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friends welcomed him cordially, and thosc
who had known his father, spoke most kind
ly, and hoped and prophcsicd his succes,
and one brisht-eyed girl, whom Alice
took to her heart at once, ''laid the rost
leaf" on the full cup Of her enjoyment, by
saying, she should.lavc known herself and
Fred for brother and sister, any where
"they were SO much alike ~
1t was somewhat late in the evening.
that Alice observed, standing at the en-
trance Of the drawing-room, and CONVEX
sing with the son Of their host, two Young
men, who appeared to have just arrived
They attracted her attention by a certain
dashmg though elegant manner, and at the
same time she noticed Fred, who had been
conversing with knot of friends, in a COR
ner not far distant, as he accidentally glanc-
ed that way, gracefully release himself,
and darting forward with his usual impet-
uous ardor, seize the elder of them by the
hand, with the most enthusiastic greeting
evidently joyous meeting on both sides.
Then followed an introduction to the young
er, whose face Alice recollected to have
seen before.
She was eager to know what friend her
brother had found, but while they were chat
ting, supper was announced, and Fred glan-
ced across to where she had been standing,
and seeing her already provided with an
escort, bowed assent, and continued his
conversation. 1t was not until some time
after her return Il. the drawing-room, that
she learned that f.i3 was an old college
crony OF her brothers., whom he had not
seen tor several mOnths-Tom Hawlcy
lie had left the University some time be-
fore Fred, aud gone to New York, and was
now on visit to his friend Joe Canning,
the young gentleman whom Alice had no.
ticed.
"Arc you going to introduce him :"
she asked, as Fred finished his account Of
his friend Tom.
81 do not think he will come back into
the drawlng-room, rcjoincd hnr brother.
lie only came in town this afternoon,
and they did not think Of coming here, al
though the Cannings were among the in
vited, but Tom proposed their dropping in
Tor an hour or SO, in the probability Of ind
NC me-"
There was a very slight constrlint about
lis manner, wlich Ali:o hardly cmarkod at
he time, but which she rcco!locted when
'hortly after, as they were entering the
marriage to 60 home, she saw young Cam
ing and liawloy, who were just leaving,
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Ircgularly at the house above mentioned.
When we arrived, the houscwas nearly filled
with young ladies who had been attracted
there by the curiosity, ,tb". gay dresses con-
trasting strongly with the sober drab of the
three or four rows Of Quaker ladies occu-
Ipying seats on the opposite side of the
house, and fronting the main audience
The broad-trims slipped quietly into the
seats in the mems division of the house,
and commenced thir silent communion with
their own spirits and the spirits of the un-
seen world. After a half hours profound
silence, there was some appearance of un-
easlncss among the spectators. We were
amused at whispered conversation be-
tween country girl and her more know
ing city companion.
+" What do these women wear such aw
ful looking bonnets for They look like
half hornets, half coal-scuttle.''
" Hush that's the Quaker fashion,
"Wherc is the pulpit :" said the first
mentioned.
"Tho ', Q9akers have no pulpits"
"Where is their minister -
" They have no minister.o
" Who breaches, then :"
" All of them, or any of them, just as
they happen to feel"
" Why don't the meeting begin -
Hush up q; the meeting has been begun
this half hour.n
"Why, nobody has said word, and
those men opposite have got their hats
on"
Never mind, somebody will speak soon,
provided the spirit moves them, and thew
always wear their hats at church,
40, I know they are waiting for the
bride and groom"
" No, indeed they have been here half
an hour; don't you see them sitting direct
ly opposite /; that handsome YOUNG man in
gold spec, and the lady beside him, dres-
scd III plain white satin.''
" want to know if that's them. tbov
don't look Qualierish bit. 7 should l;ke
to know who's going to marry them -
" Nobody; they'll marry themselves.
" Marry themselves well, why in tho
world don't they begin ; What are thew
waiting for ~
Waiting for the spirit to move.n
Another half hour was passed in SOLEMN
lienco, at the end Of which time the bride
,nd bridegroom rose, facing the audience.
he bridegroom pronomcing the following
words:
in the presence of God, and of this
Ssembly, take this women to be nv wcd-
led wife, promising, with divine assistance
o be her faithful, loving husband, as lone
IS we both shall Hve.'
The bride then, in a voice somovbot
altering, repeated similar declaration
nd both sat down.
Two young men Of the society tbo,
laced before them small table contain
1g huge parchment scroll, which thew
penod, and IN presence of tho assembly
&c bride and groom affixed their sigma,
lrcs. An elder Of the church then Fond
lc document aloud to the audience. II
1t forth that the parties had, at the rccnv
II monthly meeting preceding, signiicd
lclr intention of marriage, that the Socic-
had approved Of the same, and that bv
lelr Joint declarations and signatures tbcy
'd arrived at 'full accomplishment cf
lelr intentions" He then stated flat n
lie Friends were invited to sign as wines
S after the close of til meeting.
After few minutes more of silcnc, tba
'wly married couple suddenly rose and ND
1t the church, and were followed by tie
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

HERALD OF THE UNIoN.-We have re-
ceived the first number Of paper bearing
this title, published BY G. Edwards Lester,
2O5 Broadway, New York. 1t is q large
double shee, Of 8 pages, beautifully printed
with new type on fine paper. The leading
article says: ''The Herald Of The Union is
established as Union Journal, and it is de-
voted TO the Union and the friends of Union
every where. It's main objec, is TO illustrate
and sustain The principles and spirit Of the
grea, Compromise measures Of 1850" The
talent and spir, Of its editorials, its beautiful
typography, and especially ",he ends i. aims
a,,'' the peace and good will of the Union
cannot bu. secure it success We wish i,
this most cordially. Iii published the frs
| Of each month, a. $500 per year single
copy, or 10 copies for $40.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

MARYLAND SENAToR.-It appears pretty
certain that The Democrats of Maryland pur-
pose con.es,ing the election Of Hon. Ex-
Governor Thomas G. Pratt, United States
Senator for Maryland. Mr.. Pratt was elect
ed two years ego for The remsinder of the
Hon. R. Johnson's term, and for The six
years. term, commencing in las, March,
The Democrats contend that the Legislature
had no RICH. to elect Senator for The long
term, that The Legislature which meets this
winter, (and which is Democra,ic,) has that
| legal right. Another Senator will no doub, be
elected and sent 10 Washington, when the
whole matter will be brought up and settled
by that body.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10
300 REWARD.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber on Sunday
IL the 7th inst, negro man JOE BROWN, re-
s K Gently bought from Mr.. Alexander Fairall,
40 through DR.. Milar. Said Negro is feet
n 9 inches high; dark copper color; has a
" scar under his left eye has but little beard;
49, walks erect and brisk. He was leg ironed
when he left His clothing is old he has on a
fine new wool hat. He has a wife at Chestnut
Hill, belonging to Mr.. Ferguson Bruce s Brother
He has been living at the Poors House during the
present year.
The above reward will be paid for JOE
BROWN, no matter where taken, SO he be deliv-
cred to me.
JOHN G.. CAMPBELL,
Vaudeville, Charles county, Md.
Dec. 10, 1851.
Marlboro Gazette insert 3 times.1
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

The Marlboro Gazette says: We regret
to learn that our estmable fellow county
man, Col. JOHN D. BOWLING, met with q
serious loss on Friday last. The schooner
Venus" belonging to this gentleman, laden
with 81 hhds. Of tobacco, 1000 bushels Of
corn, and geo bushels of wheat, came in
collision with another vessel. The men
on board both vessels were all saved. bu,
The vessels and cargo were lost. Nearly
all the freight Of the Venus belonged TO Col
Bowling.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

ATTACK ON THE PRONE rHEus.-On the
I2lsi Of November last, the American steam
ship Prome,heus was attacked by the Eng
lish brig-of-war Express in the harbor of
Greytown, under the authority of the Mos
quito King. Capt. CHURCHILL, of the Pro-
me.heus, gives s,atemen. of the affair in
the N. Y. Tribune. He says:
"At 9 P. NJ. ! proceeded to get nv shin
under weigh to proceed to sea, having bu,
jus, received the las, Of our passengers from
the Pacific steamers, numbering in all about
500. At this moment the city authorities
of Grey town, con s,i,ued, as they stated. by
the authority of the Mosquito King, came
on board the ship with police force, and
served process Of attachment on the shin
and myself, for The amour. of Sl33, claim
ed by the authorities for present and srrear-
age por, dues charged the ship, which We
supposed to be illegally demanded, and bad
consequently refused TO pay them, as ] did
in the present instance.
The port dues are made up from the
weigh, Of anchorage in the hsrbor, Captain
of the Ports fees and pilo,sge.
hove up my anchor and dropped down
the hsrbor with The current, having along
side one of the river steamers, receiving
from her The baggage Of the passensers-
The English brig ofwar laying short dis
lance from us, Immediately 60, under way,
made sail for US, snd when within quarter
Of a mile from US, fred round sho, over
our forecss,Ie, no! clearing the wheel house
over 10 feet. In few moments another
shot was fred, which passed over the stern
so near that the force OF the ball was dis
tnclly felt by several passengers. sent a
boat on board the brig to enquire the cause
of the firing into US.
The Captain stated it was TO protect the
authorities Of Grey,own in their demands !;
and if we did not Immediately snchor, he
would fire bomb-shell into US, and ORDER
ed his guns loaded with grape and csnister
shot; al the same time our small steamer
left US, and proceeded under steam back
10 our anchorage and anchored. The brig
stood up the harbor, and anchored very
near us, sent a boat on board Of US, with
orders tina, our fires should be put out, and
that an officer would be sent 10 see tina, the
fires were exlinguished. The shore autho-
rites then came on board, and under the
circumstances Of the case, the smoun. de-
manded was paid under protest, and we we're
permitted to proceed to sea, by the captain
Of the brig"
The Washington Republic of Friday
morning says:
"We are grstifed to announce that, i'm.
media.ely on the receipt of the intelligence
of the firing on this vessel by the British
brig-of-war Express, eompeten, naval force
was, by the Presidents direction, ordered
to repair to San Juan de Nicaragua; to pro-
tcct American vessels from like ou!Lages for
The future, and inquiries we5al
The British goysTnment to as
- 1he commou0ef Of The y
tDD' lemPled by orders from his
government"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER !-Imporlant to
Dyspeptics.-Dr. J. s HoUGHroN's PEPsIN, The
True Dgestiue Fluid, Gastric Juice prepared from
Rennet, or the fourth stomach of the OK, after d.
rections of Baron Liebig, the great Physiological
Chemist by J. S. Houghton, M. D., Philadelphia.
This is truly a wonderful remedy for Indigestion,
dyspepsia, Jaundce, Liver Complaint, Constipa-
ton and Debility, curing after Natures method
by Natures own agent, the Gastric Juice. Pam
Phlets, containing scientific evidence of its value,
furnished by agents gratis. See notice among The
medical advertisements.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

A PRoPHEcY.-Th New York Herald
thus prognosticates in reference 10 The say.
ings and doings Of Congress:
CATER the message is read, we may ex-
pee. that i. will be vigorously discussed till
Christmas, and especially, if not exclusive
~, upon the varions international issues
growing out-of the late terrible events in
Cuba. From Christmas till New Years
day inclusive-sI parties Of both houses
being occupied in general miscellaneous
frolic-,here will be a suspension of hos
liIities. But, from the 2nd day Of January
ill The meeting Of the Baltimore and Phila-
delphis Conventions, in May or June next,
we may count upon the mos, terrific on
sIsugh. upon the Cabinet, and upon the
mos, singular, incomprehensble and abom-
Unable bargains, in.rgues and huckstering
among the various Presidential cliques, to
obtain their particular ends. We shall have
a time ofi,-no telling To wha, consequences
i. may lead; they are involved in darkness,
mystery and obscuri,y; bu. all the symp-
squabbIe. The French, abou, The same
time, expec. a revolution. We trust in
Providence, as usual, to escape it; but, il
Moses and The prophets have no. deceived
US, the Presidential election will cause q
horrible railing among the dry bones in
this country. A new set Of books will he
opened upon the meeting Of Congress. Old
accounts will have to be squared up. Little
is to be expected for cheap hostages, steam
ships or protective tariffs. The people NAV
be congratulated, if, after weathering through
the long session I'LL the decline Of the dog.
days, those Mexican claims, those Florida
claims, The Cuba question and the Presiden.
.al question shall he settled without revo.
luton somewhere"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10
THE ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF
KOSSUTH.

KOSSUTH.
Kossu,h, the illuslrious Hungarian pa
riot, accompanied by Madame Kossulh and
by Monsieur end Madame Pulaski, together
with his Abide Camp and Secretaries, max
in all I3 persons, arrived on Friday morning
last at Staten Island. in the Steamer Hum.
boldt As the Humboldt came up the bay
Kossulh was salued by discharge of TWEEN
ty-one guns which was returned on the part
of the steamer. He met with q warm re-
cep.ion a, Staten Island, and was addressed
by Dr.. Doane, TO whom he replied in ap-
propriste terms. He remained with Dr..
Doane until the committee Of reception
from New York arrived 10 escort him to the
city.
The New York papers are filled with the
details, including the speeches: of the well
coming of the grea, Magyar down at Staten
Island, in the interim between his arrival
kere and his coming h2p DNew York on
fSaurAo and also wit Tie preparations for,
and The greet parade itself, and immense out
pouring of the people in New York, on
Saturday, when he arrived in that city.
The procession which formed was sever
al miles in length, requiring three hours to
pass any given point. Broadway was
,bronged with people, and the buildings
were all decorated with flags, in which the
Hungarian colors predomina.ed. There was
also innumerable banners, with appropriate
notices, suspended Throughout. The line Of
procession.
As The open barouche containing Kossuth
moved along, the ladies waved their banker
chiefs from The windows, and threw down
innumerable wrealhs and boque,s, and the
s,erner sex, as a sigh. Of the distinguished
stranger was successfully obtained by them,
kept up one continual shout Of Joy Gus well
come.
The welcome to Kossuth BY New York
was fully equal in enthusiasm to that given
TO Lafayette, whilst The numbers who took
par. in it were a, least three times as large.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

NEWSPAPER GossIP.-The Christmas
BROTHER JONATHAN this year is grand Of
fair, and its appearance creates much news
paper talk. Almost every one Of our ex-
changes has something to say about this
grea, holiday Pictorial. 1t appears that the
largest engraving, (Santa CIaus's Christmas
Journey,) cost over nine hundred dollars
Well, i. is monster picture, and spirited
one. Mr.. B. H.Dsy, As Beekman street,
(successor 10 Wilson & Co. is the publisher.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10
ID / f. ID,

At his residence near Benedict, Charles county,
on the 18th ultimo, OSWALD GIBBONS, aged 81
years.
1t is always mournful duty to register the death
OF an old and useful citizen in ourmdst Mr. Glib
bons had been long resident of this State and his
loss will be deplored by large and admiring cir
Gle of friends and relations 1t is consultations how
ever, to friends thus bereaved to be permitted to
dwell in kindly remembrance over the history of a
life well spent: such was the life of Mr. Gibbons
such the melancholy satisfaction of his friends.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

A LEcTuRE.-By q notice in another
column, i, will be seen tina, Dr.. HIGGIss.
State Agricultural Chemist, will deliver q
Lecture in Por, Tobacco on Tuesday next
Ut II 1-2 o'clock. Our citizens should avail
themselves Of The opportunity offered. to hear
this gentleman on subjec, so deeply in,e-
resting TO them, as Farmers and Planters, as
is .ha. Of Agricultural Chemistry. We hope
to see the Cour, House filled to Overlooking
on the occasion, for we doubt no. much val
liable Information will be impaired by this
skillful and able Chemist
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10
PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue of an order of the Honorable, the Or
ID phans Court of Charles county, l viii offer
at public sale to the highest bidder, on MON
DAY the 22d of DECEMBER. (if fair, if not, the
first fair day tbereafter,) at the residence of the
late James Savage, Sr., in Cedar Point Neck,
Three fine Horses, 3 Yoke Of Osen, a large
number of Can1e, IS Faneming Hogs,
Household and Kitchen Farniiure, Crop
of Corn, supposed 10 be 100 bbls, Corn
Shucks. Blade and Top Fodder. large
Rick Of Whea: Slra,c, about 2, 400 lbs. Of
stripped Tobacco,
together with many other things too tedious to
enumerate.
THE TERMS OF SALE are credit of six months
upon all sums of SO and upwards, the purchaser
giving bond with approved security upon all sums
of less than SO the cash will be required.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ, precise
ly. F. B. F. BURGESS, EXT
Dec. 8, 1S51-ts. of James Savage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10
PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue of an order Of the Orphans
ID Cour, of Charles County, the subscri-
Der will sell at Public Sale, a, the late resi-
dence Of Allison F. Bealle, deceased, on
TUESDAY the 9Th day Of JAN UARY
next, Of fair, if not, the mex! fair day there
afle,,) all the personal property of the
said deceased, consisting of
TWENTY-SIX NEGROES,
of both sexes,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farm
ing Utensils, Horses, Mules, Cattle, Sheep.
Hogs, Corn, Fodder, StraU, SC.
TERMS OF SALE: A credi! of six months
will be given for ell sums above ten dollars
the purchaser giving bond, with approved
security, bearing interest from the day o
sale: and for all sums Of and under ten
dollars the cash will be required.
CHARLES R. BEALLE, Ex'r
Dec. 10, 1851, Of Allison F, Beslle.
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THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 10, 1851
Tile PREsIDENr's MEssAGE,-We were

THE Presidents MEssAGE.-We were
q li,lle "behind The times" in supplying thi:
impor,an, and highly interesting document
to our readers las. week, owing to failure
Of the steamboat to land a, Marbury's, or
Wednesday, which had copies 70 the Message
on board for US, from Washington. They
came TO hand, however, on Thursday and
were Immediately mailed to our subscribers
For the benefi. Of those who may find
the Message too lengthy for them 10 peruse
we have copied into our columns briel
synopsis Of it from the Baltimore Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10
PUBLIC SALE.

DY order ofthe Orphans Court of Charles Coun-
ID ty, Maryland, we will sell at public sale, on
FRIDAY, the 18th of DECEMBER, 1851, (if fair,
if not, the next fair day thereafter upon the River
Farm ofthe late VIM. F. Rennoe, deceased, the
whole ofthe personal property said DECEASED upon
the River Farm Negroes excepted,) consisting Of
Horses. Cauze, Sheep. Hogs, Mules, Farm
ing Utensils, Provsnder, Corn, &c.
Terms: For all sums over ten dollars credit
of six months will be given, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security, bearing interest from
dry of sale; for all sums Of and under ten, cash,
REVERDY A. RENNOE,
FREDERICK STONE,
Executors of VIM. F. Rennoe.
Dec. g 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-10

CouRr OF APPEALs.-The new Cour. oi
Appeals was organized on Monday week
the Judges taking The oath of office. Judge
Lesrand is Chief Justice Judges Eccles'on
Tuck, and Mason, Associate Judges. Rich
ard w. Gill vas appointed Clerk, and gave
bond and took the oath Of Office.