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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
MINORITY REPORT, ON THE JUDICIARY
OF MARYLAND

The report made to the Constitutional Reform
Convention, of the State, the 18th inst, by Mr.
Crisfeld, the part of the minority of the Judicial
ry Committee, proposes very lage reduction in
the cost of our Judiciary, IN comparison with that
arrived at by the Majority report, of the same
mittee.
The report provides for Court of Appeals of
four Judges, and for district Judges to be appoint
ed by the Governor and Senate to hold their ap-
pointments during good behavior.
The Judges of the present Court of Appeals,
shall be Judges of the Court of Appeals hereby es-
tabished and their salaries hereinafter provided
shall not be diminished during their continuance
in office and from and after the period when the
number of said Judges shall be reduced to four, by
DEATH resi- gnation or removal, the Court of Appeals
shall be composed of one Chief Judge, who shall be
styled Chief Justice of fhe State of Maryland, and
| three associate Judges.
| The Judges of the District Court shall respec-
lively hold at least two terms in the city of Bati-
more, and in each county comprising the judiciary
district as Courts Of Law at least two terms for
the transaction of equity business within inter
mediate day fer the return of process-and at least
four sessions of the Orphans Court in each county,
or oftener if reGuiredby law.
| The report also divides the State into Judicial
Districts one Judge for each, except the 5th; in
which there shall be four to sit together or sepa
fatelS as business may DEMAND. "ltn power 10
| Legislature to establish in said 5th district Crimi-
nal Court of limited jurisdiction.) 1t proposes
the following the arrangements Of the districts
st. Mary's, Charles and Prince Georges, to be
No. l; Anne Arundel, Howard, Calvert and Mont
gomery, to be No, 2; Frederick and Carroll, to
be No. 3; Washington and Allegany, to be No. 4.
Baltimore, Hartford and Cecil, to be No. 6 !; Kent,
Queen Anne's, Talbot and Coroline, to be No. Z
Dorchester Somerset and Worcester, to be No. 8.
The report also provides for the election by the
people of Clerk and Register of Wills for each
county, who shall hold their office for six years
and be paid by the fees of office: Justices of the
Peace also to be elected by the pupular vote.
The present County and Orphans Court Judges,
Clerks and Registers to continue in office till their
successors are duly appointed or elected No suit,
after the adoption of the new Constitution is to be
commenced in, or removed to, the present Court
of Chancery, and the office of Chancellor is to be
abolished at the end of five years.
The following are the estimates and conclusion
of the report:
1st. OF the cost of the Judiciary system, hereby
proposed -
Four Judges of the Court of Appeals at
| Sc, 200 each, $500 90
Eleven District Judges at $500 each, 27,5OO 90
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER has been invited

Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER has been invited
by large number Of the members Of the
Maryland Convention to dine with them. at
Annapolis, on such day as he may designate,
which invitation has been accepted, though
the day has not yet been named. Mr.. Web
ster's arrangements will not permit of his
paraking of the dinner as early as was de-
sired, yet i. is hoped and believed they will
not proven, him gratfy ing his friends before
the Convention adjourns.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

HILLoTyPE.-It is stated that Mr.. L. L.
Hill, Of Weslhil, N. Y, has discovered a
process for procuring co1ored daguerreotype
pictures, and that he has been offered $780,
900 for half interes. in the same. The
announcement is made in the Daguerrean
Journal
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

Three cent pieces are now being made
at the United States Mint. They are three
quarters silver and one-qnarter copper, and
about The size of Spanish sixteenth, tho
considerably thicker.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

THE CANAL.-The Cumberland Civilian
says navigation has been resumed on the
Canal, and boats are daily arriving at aud
leaving that place for various points on The
line. Fifteen boats left for Alexandra be-
tween the 18Th and ooh inst, laden with
1866 tons Of coal
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

MAJOR NJ. NJ. Noah, who has been con-
necled with the press as printer, editor aud
publisher for half century or more, died
on the 18Th inst, from the effects of para
ly,ic stroke which he had some weeks ago.
Nj jor Noah was ready writer, witty, kind,
fas. friend, and dearly loved by these who
knew him best.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

Mr.. CALHoUN's WORKS, the South Caro-
Iinian says, are now slereotyPed SO far as
the first volume, which will comprise Mr..
C's elaborate Disposition on Government.
and q Discourse on the Constitution and
Government Of the United States. The
whole series, together with his biography
written by Mr.. CraIIe will, it is thought, be
embraced in six volumes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
$4,000 90

PLASTER AND GUANo.-A correspondent of the
Richmond Wing, who is himself practical far
mer, cautions agricuturists against mixing Plais-
ter with Guano Mixing them is followed by
chemical action, which forms new substance,
the quality of which, Gas manure, he says, sit
is impossible to PREDICT
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
DEATH OF GENERAL BRooKE.-A telc-

DEATH OF GENERAL BR0oKE.-A leIc-
graphic despatch was received from New
Orleans at the War Department on Thurs
day, announcing the death Of Breve. Major
Gen George NJ Brooke, which took place
at San Antonio, Texas, on the OH instant.
Gen. B. entered the Army, from Virginia, in
1908. and served CALAMITY a, the defence OF
Fort Erie, and in the Mexican war. A, the
time of his death he was in command Of The
9Th military department. (Texas, and en-
gagged in planning an expedition agains! the
Indians
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

and that of the microscope-both hidden to the
unassisted eye
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

GEN. QulrMAN has declared emphatical-
ly, tina, he was innocent Of any actual par
,icipa,on in the Cuba affair, though he adj
milted that The success Of the expedition
would have afforded him pleasure. His on
ly offence, he declared, consisted in the fact
that he was made the recipient Of the conf
dence of The Cubians, and invited by them
to lead the operating forces.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
The Hon. Daniel Webstrr,
Secretary of State.

THE Bounty LAND LAw.-Up to this
time about one hundred Thousand applica-
lions have been received for the benefit Of
This law; and every days mail adds from
five hundred TO a thousand to their number.
The office is now issuing between one thou
sand and twelve hundred week; and i,
will require more than eighteen months be-
fore the claims on hand can be disposed Of,
or ,nalured into warrants.
So far the office, with all its force faith
fully applied, has only been able to issue
between seven and eight thousand warrants
on declarations received in October and eary
in November. Some time therefore must
elapse before the numerous claims which
arrived in November and early in December
can be finally acted on, or Of which the
claimants can be informed by the usual print
ed acknowledgment.
All persons interested in the law, or de-
string information in regard to it, are re-
quested to address their communications d.
rec,ly the Commissioner of Pensions.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

FIRE.-The Dwelling, Kitchen and Mea,
House Of Mr.. CHARLES RoBEY, at "Broom-
field" in this county, were consumed by
fire early on the morning Of The 18Th inst.
Nearly everything in the way of furniture
and provisions was destroyed. The fire is
supposed TO have been CO communicated 10 the
roof by aspark from the chimney, and i, was
not discovered until sometime after the fami-
ly had retired. The loss Of Mr.. Robev is
very great, and i, will no doubt awaken the
sympa'hies of our community In his behalf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

CoNNEcTIcUr.-The land Of steady hab-
lis ia raIlying nobly for the constitution and
the compromise. Both the leading parties
claim 10 be orthodox on the subject. The
election comes off April 9Th.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE RESCUE IN Bos-
ToN-A late .eIegraphic despatch from Bos-
ton says that the Grand Jury have indicted
the persons charged with aiding in The late
Fugi,ive Slave Rescue. This jury comes
from different parts Of the State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

We are happy 10 learn tina, by another
mail arrangement the Post Offices at Ana
costa Bridge, Pisca,away and DuffieId, will
hereafter be supplied with mails lr-weekly,
from Washington City and Port Tobacco
on horseback. The days for leaving the
City are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days-ior leaving Por, Tobacco, TUESDAYS,
Thursdays and Saturdays. Pomonkey P.
o. will be supplied from Glymon,.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

n1. OF TANNIN, a very superior article sar
~ cleaning Carriage Harness, Boots, S'c.-also,
black Oh Narnish for lie bv
NH &c. WIN. Boswell g. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

THE BALTIMORE NJ. E. CONFERENCE.
which has been in session a, Winchester,
Va, for several weeks, adjourned on last
Saturday week. A correspondent Of the
Sun says "Some applications for Deacons'
orders were rejected, among them one re-
presented as an aboltinnist. So soon as the
Conference became satisfied Of the fact by
The eliciralion Of proper evidence, they
promptly laid the application on the table.
They declared themselves unwilling 10 or
dain any Of such sentiments. There is no,
an abolilionsl in The body" The follow
ing are among the appointments
For BALTIMORE DisrR,cr-J BEAR, Presiding
Elder.
Serern-B. F. Brooke, David Castleman, James
Turner, Supt.
Poturent-Chares G.. Lnthicum
.7anapois-Alfred Griffith.
Vest Rirer-H Best, Elisha D. Owen.
Calrert-Ghares B. Young, Zone to be supplied.)
For PoroMAc D1srRIcr-No WILSON, Pre-
siding Elder
.4lera,,drio-s. Asbury Roszel, Samuel Rodgers,
Job Guest, sup.
Uashingto,,-F oundry and Ashbury, L. F. Nor
gan, J. W. Bull. Wesley Chapel, VIM. B. Ed
wards, Samuel kepler, sup. Mckendree Chapel,
VIM. Hamilton, John A. Collins, sup. Ebenezer,
Thomas Mayors, Nj. A. Turner, sup. Ryland
Chapel, J. S. Gorsuch, James NJ. Hanson, sup
Union Chapel, Charles McElfresh.
Georgetoun-John Lanahan, A. J. Myers.
ST. .Narys-T. Cornelius, J. Bunting, VIM
Evans, sup.
Charles-Robert Smith, Zone to be supplied)
Bladensburg-John Smith, John G. Dice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

CHAPLAIN, The aboi'ionis,, indicted for
an assault, SC. with fire arms on the parties
who arrested him in Montgomery, Md,
while abdncting the slaves of Messrs.
Toombs and Stephens from Washington,
has forfeited the recognizance of nineteen
thousand dollars, by his non-appearance for
trial at Howard Distrc, court. The money
forfeited is perfectly secure to the State.
The Annapolis Republican says We
learn that Gov. Lowe will make reeusi-
ton upon the Governor Of Massachusetts
for the said Chaplain.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

TISH SAI.T.-Jnst received and for sale lot
Z of prime Turks Island Salt.
NH %. VIM BOSWELL & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
$4,000 90


operation, $500 90
I'd. Of the present Judiciary of this
State, including the supposed cost of
269 Justices of Magistrates Courts,
which are reported to be now in com
mission, as estimated by the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, 9S,1OO 90
Sd. OF the cost of the system reported
by the said committee, as estimated
by themselves, $1,000 90
Add for one Judge for Howard county,
now established, 1900 90
Total, $4,000 90
The system now submitted proposes to do the
same work for sum scarcely more than half the
cost of the system reported by the committe, and
a fraction only above one-third of what the COM
mitee estimate to be the cost of the present sys-
tenn; and it is submitted with far greater proba
bility of having it well and promptly done.
But this allusion to the estimated cost of the
present system must not be understood as an ad-
mission of the correctness of the committees es-
innate; on the contrary, that estimate is believed
to be extravagant and far above the actual cost.
The committee best understand the cost of their
own scheme, and therefore their estimate of its cost
1851 ,O00) is assumed to be correct
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26
THE BOUNTY LAND LAW.

Mr.. STUART, the Secretary of the Interior,
has addressed the following important letter
to J. BUTTERFIELD, Esq, Commissioner of
the General Land Office, giving his reasons
for adherng to his former decision in regard
to the assignabIliy Of land warrants:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, }
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-26

Whole cost per annum, when in full
operation;
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
Gin Mandatory.

THE undersigned has permanently located
i msef in the town Of Washington. where
he intends manufacturing Gin Stands Of the best
quality, and most improved patterns. From many
years practical experience in the business, he
hatlers himself that he will be able TO furnish
an article superior to any now in use. Persons
wishing TO purchase are invtedto call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Par
tcular attention will be paid to repairing, and all
orders in ibat line will be promptly attend to.
A share of public patronage is respectfully solic-
tied.
n THOMAS LAWS.
Washington, July IL, 1850 [2s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR ALE


NENTRE 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 libera terms. The tract
contains about 6u0 acres Of excellent tillabe and,
about 900 acres of which is under fence, well
watered aud in high state of cultivation Seven
public roads diverge from this po.nt, which rem
dtrs it one of most desirable places for Public
House and Mercantile Establishment in South
Arkansas. There are now at this poiat two
Stores and Post Office, and the country ad-
iacent is the most density populated portion Of the
county. The Improvements are u large Dwelling
House, several Tenant Houses, two Store Houses,
a Tan Yard Mill, and Threshing Machine,
with all the requisite out-huldings, and ~ good
repair. To any one desreus Of purchasing one
of the most eligible business points in South Ar
kansas, ia the midst Of a prosperous community,
rare opportunity is aow offered.
The purchaser, if he desires it, can have on fair
terms the growing crop and the stock.
For terms and further particulars, enquire Of the
undersigned or the premises,
JOHN RUSSEY.
Centre Point, June 25, 1851. [25:tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
Valuable Property for Sale.

vsNHE subscribers offer for sale the following
properly, ta. Yii: 1920 Acres of Superior
Land, 300 of which is in high state OF culiiva-
tioh; the suit, half heipu OF the
black kind, the balance is Of sandy nature, OF
hickory and oak growth There is very com
Portable dwelling, with out buildings on the place,
together with excellent Gin, q c., &c. The
place rs near Washington, and is known as a
remarkably healthy situation. bargain can be
had by any one wishing 20 purchase by applica-
tion 10 d. 4 v. BLOCK
Also, for Sale.-A good, comfortable Dwell
ling House in the town Of Washington, well
situated for private residence. For terms. ap-
ply to ID. a. V. BLOCK.
Sept. q, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
OUachita and Red River Plank Road
COMPANY

PURSUANT TO a Resolution passed by this
i Company, at meeting held on Saturday the
25th inst, Books for Subscriptions TO the Capital
stock of said Company will be opened in Camden
and Washington on Monday, the 18th day Of
February. 1854, under the direction Of the follow
ing named gentlemen, as Commissioners:
At Camden, (n the post-ofice) under the su-
periniendence Of James Vaughan, Jonn Matlock,
Peter Nee olIum, Ezra Hill and James NJ. Brooks.
At Washington, under the superntendence Of
Edward Cross.
Books to remain open until the whole amount
of Stock necessary to the completion Of the Road
is subscribed foE
: Shares s. 5v earh The monpt of SIS required
on each share at the time OF subscribing.
PETER McCOLLUM Sec. pro tenn.
of the o. s. r. r. p. r. G.
Camden, Jan. 80, 1881. 5:
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
10 Planters az, d Mercl,anls ls

YEHH e undersigned has on hand and for sale
q Consburg, Bossier Parish, La, 100 bale
of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs. From 500 to $500
pair of home made russet Negro Shoes. From
80 TO so Cotton Gins, warranted TO perform we'll
Twenty Bois dare Wagons, both for Horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels, Piows Of any
pattern required. Also. heavy stock of Dry
Goods and Groceries. A superior and heavy lot
of Ready Made Clothing, both for summer, fall
and winter wear. Planters and Merchants are
particularly requested to call and lay in supply
of the above articles, as will sell them cheap
as they be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to SUIT their growing crops Orders will be
punctualy filed for any Of the above enumerated
ARTICLES.
j. B. GILMER.
U5-N. Goods, Groceries or Cash paid for
CoD Hides. or PeLtries, good article always
required.
June 26, 1850 J. B. G..
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
Britt's Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD- co.
ARKANSAS. ..-l ..l

II ME subscriber begs leave TO inform isfrends
and the public, that he still continues busi-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
mediation OF the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged FOR
families and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords.
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by carefnl osters.
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him Gail. His charges will be
as moderate as those Of any other house in the
south, as an evidence of which he refers to the
following
RULES:
Boarding per month, $40
Boarding and lodging per week, :. So. so
60 " day, rs
Single meal, 25
Horse feed, 25
Keeping man and horse night, 81
Keeping horse pefWeek, =. = SO
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, Oct. 30, ls45-7-ff
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

he ; tie m e rs
ST. CHARLES, SAM. APPLICABLE, Master,
And JIM. GILMER, BEN.- Crooks, Master
w ILL run as regular Packets during the season
w between Fulton and New Orleans, connect
ing at Shreveport, regularly every ten days
Shippers may rely on their freight being forwarded
either way without detention.
The Jim Gilmer has been recently repaired,
and is not excelled by any boat running above
the Raft.
at one dollar per barrel to any point below White
Oak Shoals.
For further information apply on board or to
Il. BLOCK. 3
Fulton, Ark, Jan. %, 1851 [3:tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
Nelson's Hotel,

FULTON, ARKANSAS.
yENHE undersigned takes pleasure in anncnmc
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 tAe
and his Stables will be provided with plenty OF
provender and attended by careful ostiers.
No exertiops on his part will be spared To render
comfortable all who may be pleased 10 give him
call.
C. T. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. 90, 1851. [3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

LIVE NOT FOR SELF.-Who are the
happiest men? They who live to benefit
others-who are always ready with
word to encourage smile to cheer-a
look to persuade, and dollar to assist.
They are never fearful lest good trade
or an excellent bargain should fall into
the hands Of poor neighbor-bpt they
more rejoice when such one meets with
encourage ment. In this cold and selfish
world such characters are rare; but yet
there are few godlike minds, who are
not altogether swallowed up in self; who
read their duty in the scented flower, the
passing breeze, the rolling ocean, and the
blade Of grass. Such men we honor
wherever we find them-;n the palace
Or in the hut-around our dwelling or in
a far distant island. We see in their
characters true glory and wisdom. Like
just stewards of the manifold grace of
God. they impart to others in such de-
gree as to please their Maker, and secure
a passport to endless felicity.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

A MYSTERY SoLvED.--Not long since
q Portsmouth (Ohio) paper stated that a
barrel of pork had been found but slight
ly injured in the old bed of the Scotia
river. where the wateEsAad no: run for
twenty years. The cD1kcothe Gazette
now says that a Mr. Thomas James, OF
that city, has identified the barrel as be-
ing part of cargo of pork which, in
1904, he was taking down from Chilicothe
to the mouth Of the Scotia, for the pur-
pose Of placing it on board the brig
Dominique, built and owned by Dudley
Woodbridge and the celebrated Herman
Blanerhasser. In passing down the Sco-
tia, one of the boats stove just above old
Alexandria, and thirty barrels were lost.