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From the Nelo York Mirror.
The Contest in Cuba.

The reports of the instruction in Cuba are too
conflicting to enable us TO form any very definite
conclusions in regard to the result of the contest
That the islanders will, at very distant day,
throw Off the yoke Of Spanish dominion, we have
never doubted. 1t is manifest destiny. But ''the
pear is not yet rpe;" and this violent shaking of
the tree by the patriots as they termed, is
likely to yield but harvest of green and bitter
fruits.
The contradictory reports that have reached US
evidently come from the opposing parties, and
it will be some time before the facts of the encoun-
ters can be fully known. The government, on the
one side, suppresses all information unfavorabe
to the authorities; while, the other, the in
surgents exaggerate their success in order to pro-
duce effect and tempt assistance in the United
States.
That a strong effort will be made, on the part Of
American ''sympatbizers," to reach the Island,
and render aid and comfort to the insurgents, we
have no doubt; and the duty Of our Government in
relation TO the Adventures is urgent and explicit
While we should be the first TO hail the independ-
of Cuba we should be the last to interfere in
the rebellion of her people.
THE CUBAN INsuRREcTIos. The Boston Daily id
usrtisv of Tuesday publishes the following private
deepatch, which it says 10 from q source entitled to
credit:
"Insurrection at Principe at an end Reports per
Isabel ali false."
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Return of tho Secretary of the Navy.

The Hon. WILLIAM A. GRAHAM has re-
turned to this city, after a brief visit to North
Carolina.
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The .Answer,' of Col. Blgler in at last.


BIGLER, the present Democratic candidate for
Governor, to the question in regard to his vote
upon sthe act of 847, denying the use of the
jails of Pennsylvania to fugitive slaves" we
offer no comment upon the implied condemna
ton of the Democratic Governor, SKUNK, who
signed this odious bill, contenting ourself with
the publication of the whole letter, and the
pungent comments of the principal party to the
controversy We leave ''tnis aspiring Ian
caster'' with the troublesome querist to whom the
people of Pennsylvania and the Union news
paper are under inestimable obligations for
publication which at last seems responsive.
With such brilliant success in obtaining a re-
Spouse to question No. 2, we trust that in few
weeks we may. know from Colonel BIGLER
"himself" whether he is in favor of the Fugi
tive Slave law as it now stands, without
modification or amendment. Also, whether
he is ready to dsavow his vote in the State
Senate in favor of the Wilmot proviso"
1t having been instrumental in procuring for
the Union replies to questions in which il
avows so deep an interest, it continues to quar-
"never to do good-natured act again."
But we give the Colonel's letter entire, fol-
lowed by the comments of the original querist.
We leave the controversy with the journals
who are conducting it, the Euening Post and
the Pe1nsyluanian upon one side, and the North
american on the other, having no intention of
departing from the position OF ''non-interven-
ton" recommended to us by the protested ex-
ample of the Union
CLEARFIELD, July %.
And now for word or two on political matters.
observe that the North american is still in doubt
about my position in reference TO the great ques-
ton now agitatng the country. 1t assumes what
is incorrect in reference 10 the law of lS47. did
not vote for it. took no part in the proceedings
of the Senate the subject; nor could il, in my
opinion, have become law, if its full bearing had
been perceived at the time. But if had even ad-
vocated its adoption that fact would not influence
my present position in reference to it. AS | in
tend, however, to say to the people in different
parts of the State, in short time, publicly what
know and think on this subject, shall not trouble
you with details. But suffice it to say that this
law never should have been passed; and that
should be elected Governor next fall, regarding
NhSOhoeieufiShei
just in their operation shall not hesitate to urge
their repeal; have hesitated to say that,
in my opinion, the bill now in the hands of Gov
ernor Johnston ought TO become a law.
In short, sir, my views in entire accordance
with the sentiments adopted at the Reading con-
vcntion, and had not supposed that disposition
could be found anywhere to regard them other
wise. am for all the Compromise measures, and
in favor of thorough and efficient trscuton Of them
as DeyGre, and against all future congressional
agitation Of the questions settled by them.
With sentiments Of high regard, remain, dear
sir, yours, VIM. BIGLER.
GEO. II. MABTis, ESQ.
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On Me charge Of havirg murdered has ioe, Cafherin
YKginia Day, on the l2h Of May, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

TRIFLEs.-We often hear people say
.snever mind, IFS ,riHc"-forgelling that il
is to trihes we are all indebted for our tes-
,inies. |, was a triHe-,he lighting cigar
that caused Fulton to form the acqusint-
ance Of Chancellor Livingston; from which
acquaintance resulted friendship that ena-
bled the former to prove the feasibility OF
steam navigation. 1t was q trine that led to
The Pun jaub war and yet the Pun aub war
was one Of the most expensive outbreaks
that England ever was engaged in. 1t com
menced by stealing bucket. This led TO
a riot. and The riot to a war-the expenses
of which amounted to over $300OO0,0O0.
Again we say never despise tr,hes. A kind
word spoken 10 broken-hear'ed genius,
may make you Presiden,-whiIe an ugly
word TO blackeuard, may plunge you into
litigation and ruin.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
A SKETCH OF DR.. FRANKLIN IN THE
SOCIAL CIRCLE.
BY HON. WILLIAM WRIT.

BY HON. WILLIAM WRIT.
Never have known such FIRE side COM
panion as he was, both as a statesman and
a philosopher. He never shone in light
more winning than when he was seen in q
domestic circle. |, was once my good for
tune to pass two or three weeks with him,
a. the house Of private gentleman in Penn
svlvania and we were confined TO the house
during the whole Of that time, by the unre-
mi,,ing conslancy and depth of the SHOWS.
But confinement could not be felt where
Franklin was an inmate. His cheerfulness
and his colloquial powers spread around
him perpetual spring.
OF Franklin, no one ever became tired.
There was no ambition of eloquence, no ef-
fort to shine, in anything which ever came
from him. There was nothing which made
any demand either upon your allegiance or
your admiration. His manner was just as
unaffected as infancy. 1t was natures self.
He talked like an old patriarch; and his
planness and simplicity put you at once at
your ease, and gave you the full and Tree
possession and use Of all your faculties.
His thoughts were Of character to shine
by their own light without any adventurous
aid. They required only medium Of Wis
ion like his pure and simple style. TO exbib-
it, 10 ,hehighes, advantage, their nature, rsd-
snce and beauty. His cheerlulness was un-
renting. II seemed to be as much the
systematic and salulary exercise Of mind, as
of lis superior organization. His wit was
Of the frs, order. II did not show itself
merely in occasional corruscalions; but
without any effort Of force on his part, it
she'd constant stream OF the pures, ligh,
over the whole Of his discourse.
Whether in company of commons o.
mobiles, he was the same plain man always
most perfectly a, his case, his faculties in
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
NEW FALL GOODS.

TIlE subscriber has just received large
4 and we'll selected stock of FALL
.4.ND WI.N1'ER GOODS, which in
styles and prices will compare with any in
this market. Among his stock will be found
q beautiful assortment Of
New style, all wool printed Mousdelane.,
ell wool plain do, large assortment Of
Cslicoes, all 2rlces best black Silks, black
Bombaznes and Canton Cloths, silk warp
and low priced Alpacs. French and Englis h
Merinoes, best French Ginghams, American
and Esrls,on do, Cuban PIaids, beautiful
article for ladies' dresses Linen Csmbrick
Hdkfs., all prices; bes. Kid Gloves, all
colore Hosiery, of every kind, for Ladies
and Misses; Scarlet and white Flannel..
French FIannels, very superior and fine for
children's Joseys.
GENTLEMEN WEAR, a superior sssor.-
men,, viz:
10 pieces blue, black and fancy French
and English Cloths Of the best quality !;
do. blue, black and fancy, medium priced
a large assortment Of French and English
Csssmeres Of the bes, quality and styles
do American Csssmeres Of superior quail
OIuts pldCh duu didO NlolHS
of superior quality for over coats.
FoR SERVANTS:
Ga and ,3-4 Full Linseys, Cotton Osna-
bergs, brown and bleached Cotton. Canton
Flannel. Bed Ticking and Checks, 1914 and
IL Ia bleached> and brown Shee,ing.
HATS AND CAPS.-A large assor,msn,
Of fashionable Hats and Caps.
BOOTS AND SHOES of all kinds, 10.
gether with large assorlmen. Of Hard~a
and Queensware.
GROCERIES.-100 sacks Of fine and
Ground A4I1rm SIi, S hhds brown Sugar,
hhds. good Molasses, 10 bags Java and
Laguvrs Coffee, 500 lbs. hes, Loaf Sugar,
500 No. 9, do do, Imperial, Gun Powder,
Young Hyson and Black Tea, Superior Rye
Whiskey, do French Brandy, do Jamaica
Spirit, do Wines, and many other articles
too tedious 10 mention, all Of which will
be sold at reduced prices for cash, or to
punc,ual customers on a credit Of 6 months.
VIM. FERGUSON.
Nov. 5, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
NEW CHEAP CASH STORE,
1T NEWPORT, ND.

T GENZBERG & FRANK take plea
' sure in snnouncing to the public ,ha'
they are now enabled to exhibit ine stock
Of Dry. DOMESTIC and FANCY GonDs.
SHOES. Doors and GROCERIES, SC. CLO-
THING of all descriptions, which cannn.
fail to give entire Satisfaction. "Quick sales
and small prof.s' being their business motto.
they pledge themselves to give satisfaction
tn all those who may please To call. Thank
ful for the liberal patronage Of the public
given to them during the short time Of their
opening, their only zeal will be TO deserve
q continuance Of the same.
L. GENZBERG s. FRANK.
NewDort, Nov IL. 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
NEW FALL s. WINTER GOODS.

NEW FALL s. WINTER GOODS.
THE subscriber would announce to hi
customers and the public generally, that
he has lately received a large additional
supply of FALL g. WINTER GOODS
of every description. He is enabled to Offer
great inducements 10 purchasers. Among
his goods may be found
Cloths cf all descriptions for overcoats
and other kinds of coats; Ladies' Dress
S,uffs, Muslin de LANES, Cashmeres, Silk
Winter Lustres, Cashmere and Merno long
Shawls, superior qualities; Pocke, Handker-
ciefs, silk, linen and cotton; full supply
Of Hosiery; Irish Linen; bleached and brown
Cotton Of all kinds; Blankets, Linseys,
Flannels, Cassine.s, GenlIemen's Cravals;
country knit Socks; and a grea, many fancy
articles for ladies' and gentlemen; a variety
Of ToIe, and Shaving Soap; Confectionery;
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, large sup
ply just received; all kinds of Tin and
China ware; Hardware. Window Glass; a
large supply Of Groceries, Chewing Tobac-
GO, Segsrs Of superior quality, Candles,
Herrngs; prime 10. of Cheese and Butter,
Crackers; Sugar, crushed and brown, Tea,
Coffee, Molasses Of superior quality; fresh
Rasins; Brandies and Wines, fresh Oranges
and Lemons, and many other articles alto
gether too tedious TO name.
For The liberal patronage hitherto given
him, The subscriber offers his best thanks
For the future he promises his exerlions to
deserve still longer patronage.
JAMES o. KING.
Por. Tobacco, Nov. S, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
NAMES IN CoNGREss.-A writer on the

NAMES IN CoNGREss.-A writer on the
new Congress says:
sit will be, in color, Grav, Green and
Brown, with considerable White. II will
have from Kentucky alone, (for buildine,>
Wood, Some, Clay, and Mason; and the
House will contain such useful handicrafs-
men as a Miller, Taylor, Carter, Ful:erss
Chandler and Miner, together (for its a.
musemen,) with Harper; and to furnish
i, game, a Fowler and Hunter. There is
a Hunter, also, in the Senate, which boasts,
too, of it's Cooper, Miller and Mason, and,
of course, Smith. The elements are to
be we'll mixed in the composition of The bo-
dy. New York furnishes Wells, Brooks
and Snow, and New Hampshire supplies
Hale. There will be something good I"
drink at the Capital; for Virginia sends
Meade. and Missouri, Porter; and TO eat.
New York sends Fish and Iowa Hem !!
Music, too, from two Bells, beside Camp
Bell; and though Republican Legislature,
The Senate will have one King. and the House
two, besides Mcqueen. and supply Of
Gentry, and one Gaylord. TO effect SO
much nobility, Tennessee throws in Saw
age, and North Carolina an Outlaw and
Badger. There will be all sorts of men there.
Horace Mann, Clingman, Chapman, Penni-
man, ,besides Senator Maugum, and Mr.. Price,
whose Christian name is Rodman. Ver-
mont and Mississippi will each have Foot
there, but this will be balanced by the More
head Kentucky SENDS"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
PO E II R Y.
LOVES FIRST KISS.

LOVES FIRST KISS.
BY E. ANNA LEWIS.
never treasured up this kiss,
And family now would it forget,
But, with its rapturous thrill of bliss,
My heart, pulse, brain are throbbing yet.
Reveling it lies upon my lips,
Imbibing all their dewy showers,
As honey bee the nectar sips
From out the rosy lips of flowers.
And other thirsting kisses come
To claim their share of nectar, too,
But with this little roseate plume,
He drives them from his cup OF dew.
O, Cupid! take thy kiss again.
Bid it from off my lip depart:
IT'S slipping life from every vein
1t, beak Is fastened on my heart.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

Four USEFUL MAxIMs.-1. Never regret
what is irrelrievably lost.
2. Never expose your disappoin,ments to
the world.
3. Never complain Of being i'll used.
4. Always speak we'll Of your friends, but
of your enemies, speak neither good nor evil.
.Neav York Picayune.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY E. WELLS, JR.
f D Il o r ND PR Pr E II r.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

IERNS OF SUDSOKIT ION.
For one year, if paid within six months, SI.oO
6 fnot paid within six months, 2'Oo
ADvERrIsEMENTs-Sl per square for three inser-
tions-l2 lines of small type or IA of large type
constituting sqoare-and % cents tor 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.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

It is no. possible to be regarded with
tenderness, except by lew. That merit
which gives greatness and renown diffuses
its influence to wide compass, but acts
weakly on every single breast, i. is placed
at distance from common spectators, and
and shines like one of the remote stars, Of
which the Iigh. reaches US, but no, the heat.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

We most readily forgive that attack which
affords us an opportunity Of reaping splen-
did triumph. wise man will not sally
forth from doors to cudgel fool, who is
in the &C. Of breaking his windows by pel!-
ing them with guineas.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

the feathers Of that rare bird, the western
Eagle, being the number of the enemy he
had taken with his own hand. A Roman
nose with classic lip, which wore a, all
times pleasing smile. Such was .Nai-nah-
aun gai6 Tha, day he had no, the appear
ance of having used pain, uf any kind. Be-
fore and after the play | counted five bullet
marks around his breast. Three had pass
ed through, two were yet in his body. Be-
sides these, there were innumerable marks
oI small shot upon bis shoulders, and The
Craze Of a bullet on his temple.
His rival on the occasion was a toll mus
cular man. His person was formed with
perfect symmery. He walked with ease
and grace. On his arms were bracelets COM
posed of The claws of grizzly bears. He
had been in the field of battle but five
times yet on his head were three signals
OF trophies.
The parties passed to the field: beau,i-
fui green even as floor. Here they
exhibited all their agility and graceful mo-
tons. The one was as stately as the proud
Elk of the plains while the other possess
ed al! The gracelulness of the Antelope Of
the western mountains.
Shon, after shou, arose from each party,
and from the crowd Of spectators. ~ ah-
hah-vah-hah," were all the words that
could be distinguished. After short con-
test the antelope struck the post, and q, Iha,
moment the applause WAS absolutely deaf
ening. Thus ended the first day Of The play.
which was continued for some length Of
time.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

A good wife and good book are the two
bes. companions in The wosld-a brandy
bo''le and pack Of cards are about the two
worst
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

CAN'T SPARE TIME.-The four words
with which we head this article, in the ef-
(ec,s which they have produced, have been
The cause of great deal Of mischief, and
have kept many from embarking msnfully
in the work of storing up intellectual trea-
sures. When young man is urged 10 COM
mence q. once the work of study, he turns
and lets fall the four simple words. 81 can't
spare iine," aud thinks he has given suffi-
cient excuse from further attention 10 the
subject.
There are many mechanics too, who, in
stead of doing their part towards The culli-
vation Of their own minds, and throwing
their influence and talent into The general
stock for the improvement of an association.
satisfy themselves with the observation, and
perhaps really think, they "can't spare lime.''
Ths1uSSSaSe is very handy one, and has
pal DRurreni too long for, in ma ority
Of ca ses, there is neither sense nor truth in it..
In the frs, place, it need no. occupy q
greater portion Of The time for, bv proper
management, large share Of individual in.
lnfnrmstin may be obtained in , short time:
Of this many may be convinced by trying
The experiment.
There is lime enough lost or wasted in
The pursui, Of wha, men call pleasure, which
If properly applied would place Them in a
high slate of cultivation. Time can be found
to ride, and dance and sing time can be
found to lounge and talk nonsence: but ala
how many think lhey ''can't spare time" to
the noblesl and best part of their nature ;
that alone whch eleva,es and causes them
10 feel the ''Dlvini.y Within Waverly
Magazine.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

WooD FOR FUEL.-Three cords Of green
or partially seasoned wood will no. warm
a room for as great length Of time as one
cord we'll dried, and entirely free from mois-
,ure. The rationale is simple, and although
to be found in books, is nevertheless true !,
it may be thus understood:-
"Substances contain heat as latent in pro-
portion, TO their bulk" Thus if we pour
cubic inch Of alcohol on our head and fan
it, the one cubic inch assumes the form va
por and becomes l,700 cubic inches, cspa-
bic Of receiving propoflonate amount Of
heat, and therefore takes heat from The near
es hot object, the head, causing i. to keep
cool. Water placed on the head and then
rapidly evapora!ed, will cool the head from
the same cause. 1t may now be understood
that single pint of water contained in a
piece Of wood thrown on the fire, will be-
come 1,700 pin,s Of vapor, and that this va
por. will increase in size -hundreth
part Of its bulk for every degree added, 50
that it travels up the chimney carrying with
it as much heat as would warm all the air
in a large room for a considerable space Of
time.
Many suppose that green wood may be
burned in stoves with profit. This is an
error, for the varor will pass up The pipe
carrying with it the he at, and preventing its
being received by the iron and radia,ed into
the room.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24
MATERNAL BEREAVEMENT.

No one feels the death Of child as
mother feels it. The father cannot realize
it thus. True, there is a vacancy in his home
and heaviness in his heart. There is d
chain Of association that at Sc. times comes
round with its broken link; there ere mem
ories of endearmenl, keen sense of loss,
weeping over crushed hopes and pain Of
wounded affection. But the mother feels
that one has been taken away who was still
closer TO her heart. Hers has been the Of
fee Of constant. ministration. Every grada-
lion Of feature developed before her eyes
she detected every new CLEAN of infan, in
,eIligence she heard the first ulterance of
every slammering word she was The refuge
Of its fears, the supply of its wants. and
every task of affection wove new link, and
made dear 10 her its object. And when her
child dies, portion of her own life as it
were dies with it. How can she give her
darling up, with all these loving memories,
these fond associations? The ,imid hands
tha, have SO often taken hers in trust and
love, how can she fold them on its siness
breast and surrender them To the cold clasp
of Deathy The feet whose wanderings she
has watched so narrowly, how can she see
them straightened to 60 down into the dark
valley The head that she has pressed to
her lips and BOSOM, hat she has watched
in peaceful slumber and IN burning sickness,
hair of which she could not see harmed,
0, ho,O can she consign it to the dark cham
Der of The grave? II wss CLEAN of sun
shine and voice Of perpetual gladness in
her home; she had learned from it blessed
lessons Of simplicity, sincerity, purity, faith;
i, had unsealed within her gushing never
ebbing tide of sffec,ion; when suddenly TAX
en- away, and lha, home is lef. dark and ST.
lent, and 10 the vain and heari-rending AS
pirs,ion, "ShaI that dear child never return
again :" there breaks, in response, through
the cold gray silence, "Nevermore-O.
nevermore" The heart is like forsaken
mansion, and that word goes echoing lhro'
its desoIale chambers. And yet fond mo-
.her !-''time bring ssuch wondrous easing"
thou wilt in after years look back, with
not unpleasIng sadness, even upon this
scene of grief:
"Thou'lt say, sMy fist born blessing,
1t almost broke my heart
When thou vert forced to go;
And yet for thee / know
Twas better to depart.
God took thee in His mercy,
A lamb, untasked, untried;
He fought the fight for thee;
He won the victory,
And thou art sanctiied
look around and see
The evil ways of men;
And, o beloved child,
Pm more than reconciled
To thy departure then.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-12-24

full play, and the full orbit OF his genius Tor
ever clear and unclouded. And then ih6
stores of his mind were inexhaus.ible. Hc
had commenced life with az attention sU
vigiIan,, that nothing had escaped his "bsef-
va,ion, and everv incident was turned 10 ad-.
vantage. His youth had not been wasted !"
illness, nor overcast by in,emperanee. ITO
had been all his life close and deep readery
as we'll as thinker, aud by the force of his
own powers had wrough. up the. raw ma
terials which he had gathered from books.
with such exquisite skill and felicity, that
he had added hundred fold to their orisi--
nal value, and Justly made them his own.