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IMPORTANT FROM CANApA.--Tho telegraph last
evening communicated the following:
"MoNrprAL, April ~.

'MoNTRrAL, April ~.
Dispatches are just published from Earl Grey
to the Governor General, according to which the
imperial government will not object to reductions
in the civil list, and will recommend the British
Parliament to pay the Governor General OF Cana
da, and in return will remove all troops except
from the garrisons Of Quebec and Kingston, and
will charge the province with ordnance, canals and
barracks; also with presents to the Indians. Earl
Grey docs not think this will tend to n separation
Of the colonies from the mother country"
This is very important change, and we are OF
opinion that Earl Grey will find the proposed
change not very acceptable to the Canadians.
Ntto York Com Adperfiser, S0h uit.
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FRoM KEY WEsr.-The following is extract
from n letter received by e. Walters, esq, score
tary of the board OF underwriters Of this port, da
ted at Key West on the 22d ultimo:
"Therc is considerable anxiety here relative to
Cuba expedition hear from a reliable source that
men and arms arc ready, and that an attempt Will
be made soon to invade the island If my coun-
trymen do again land on the soil Of Cuba, with a
view to its capture while we are at peace with
Spain, trust that they will receive no protection
from the United States.
'sThe men and boys this coast have had good
employment the past four months in gathering
sponges This is a now business for US. Ii present
prices continue TO be realized. IL will add moro than
forty thousand dollars annually to the income of
this place N Y. Com. Adu., 30m.
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The MICHIGAN CONFERENCE.-The Detroit
Aduertisr of Monday notices the arrest of four
more members Of the gang Of dcpredators lately
broken up in the vicinity Of Jackson county.
Among them blacksmith named Van Sicklcs.
On his premises was found quantity Of spurious
eagles, and set OF dies for making balf-dollars.
The coin was exceedingly well executed, and,
though rather light, would pass readily where no
suspicion was excited.
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ThRoUeH THE TUSNEL.-Thc reader will be graft
fled to learn that opening Effected through
the tunnel, near town, on Tuesday evening last
The aperture of course is still small, but sufficient
much to the comfort and convenience Of the opera
tors, well facilitate the progress Of the work
IL is expected that the last great blast will take
place on the 4th of July.-Lynchbwg VIginian.
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ONE TRouLAND DoLLAns LOST AND FouHp.--
On Monday afternoon person in the employ of
Messrs. Ward Boot, 1l6 Milk street, lost a one
thousand dollar bank bill, which was subsequently
found by an lrishmun. named Michael Brady, who
restored ii to the owners and received fifty dollars
as a reward for his honesty.
Boston Journal dprtf 30.
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DECLINE IN CoTToH.--The writer Of the money
column Of the New York Erprsss says:

"Thc intelligence by the Niagara Of further
decline in tho cotton market will not DO favorably
construed for the stock market, as it will cause
scarcity Of bills Of exchange and further shipments
of specie may be looked for. Wccannot bu. other
wisc think that cotton will recede much further in
price. There is every indication Of il from the np-
pcarances of tho New Orleans and New York mar
kets'
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The WAsHISoToN RAILROAD ACCIDENT We
learn by a note from the Office OF the master ofma-
chinery the Baltimore and Ohio railroad that the
accident the Washington road, on the 27th
April, was not caused by an explosion Of tho boiler
of the locomotive, as we copied from the National
Infeiiigencer but by bolt becoming displaced from
brace attached to the boiler, which allowed tho
steam to escape.-Baifimore Sun.
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SCHOONER BALTIMORE,
SAN FpANcIsco BAY, Feb. %, 1851.

SAN Francisco BAY, Feb. %, 1851.
dean SIR: Under the head of the "Farrallones."
in the sailing directions for the Western Coast, 10
stated that
The Southeast Islet is the largest Of the group,
and 10 distant from the fort, at the mouth of the
harbor, twenty eight miles, and bears from fort
8. 66 W., true
In the next edition of these directions, the dis
TANGO may be stated at 1913 miles, and the true
course from fort 8. 75o ~, w.
Adopting for the starting point the latitude and
longitude Of Fort Point, given by Lieutenant
Macarthur in the published "Tables," the latitude
Of the South Farrallone becomes SO ~ 37n instead
of 80 36 Sow; and the longitude Of Point Lobos
(the most western extremity 1920 3O 45n, in
stead Of 1920 81 30N.
Very truly, yours, X. d. QUITS.
Prof. A. d. BAcHx, Supt. U. 8. Coast Survey.
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DEPUTY MARSHAL RILEY has published card
in the Boston papers stating that he and his
ciates who conveyed Sims, the fugitive, to Savan-
nah, received the greatest courtesy and attention
from the citizens of the South.
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CHILLY McIsTosH, head chief Of the Crock
Nation, has been ordained to tho Gospel ministry,
and is now employed by the Baptist board as one
Of the native preachers.
[Neto York Courier and Enquirer, 3oM mf.
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GARIBALDr.-Thc New York Tribune states that
Garibaldi, who crcwhilc was manufacturing can
dies on Staten Island, has taken passage in tho
steamer Promctbcus for California.
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PROFESSOR WKBsTER's FAMrLy.-ln the barquc
10, which sailed from Boston for Fayal ast week,
went as passengers, Mrs H. Webster, Miss Cafha-
rnc Webster. and MIR. s. w. Dabncy and wife,
(late Miss Webetcr.)
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CoAsr SURVEY OFFICE.

WASHINGTON, April "a, 1851.
SIR: have the honor TO submit the follow
ing report from r. ID. Cults, esq, Assistant u.
5. Coast Survey, correcting important errors in
previous reports as to the position of the Far
rallones and Point Lobos, entrance to San Fran
cisco Bay, which respectfully request author
ity to publish. These corrections are the re-
suits of trigonometrical survey.
Very respectfully, yours,
A. ID. BACHE,
Sup't. u. S. Coast Survey.
w. l.. HoDGE, ESQ.,,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
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Report If a. D. Bdche Superintsadsnt of the United
States Coast Suvsy. TO The Secretary of he Trsa-
jury correcting importont errors IN the positions of
NE FSraloa<s and Point Lobos, entarce 10 San
Ffancfsco B0u.
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BuLwEa LYrroN's New DlAMA.-The drama
written by Sir E. b. Lytton as his contribution
towards the fund raising for the new literary in
stitutc is in the hands of tho literary and
tistc amateurs. Covcnt Garden Theatre has been
gratuitousy placed at their service for tho rehear
formance will take place probably in June, at the
town residence of the Duke Of Devonshire; and
will be followed during the summer and autumn
by n series of performances in other of the
regular theatres In the spring of 1852 the anna
tours will play the same drama in few of the
chief provincial towns for the same object. Mr..
Webster has bought the right of performing il at
hundred guineas. II is probable that altogether a
large sum of money will be raised by these means.
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Fatal REsBrANcE TO LAw.-John Cousins,
who claimed house and farm in Monroe, near
Belfast, Maine, was shot dead last week while as
sisting Deputy Sheriff Cunningham to serve an
ejectmcnt writ. The house was barred and the in
mates armed, and the sheriff and his posse com :
mcnced battering down one side of the house, when
Cousins, who was about twelve feet distant, re-
ceived two balls in his head, killing him instantly
with their wives. The old man eighty FIVE
years old, and his son thirty six, and the old man
declares that he killed him. The people of the
town assembled, and declared that they would
burn the house down if they did not surrender,
when all gave up but the old lady, who said she
would die in the house. The men were taken to
Jail Jewell bought the eetate forty years ago OF
William Sullivan, of Boston, but had not paid for
ii. II was hard to disposses him, and Cousins
bought the claim. The writ of cjectment had been
Issued several years.
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Th1 IRISH INpIGNATIoN MEETINo.-An indiGna-
ton meeting of Irishmen was held at the Shnks.
peare last night, for the purpose of noticing in
suitable manner the late remarks Of Sir Henry
Bulwer, at the Astor House, with reference to the
Celtic race. A great deal Of indignation was cx
pressed on the occasion, and after several violent
speeches, memorial was adopted, to be forwarded
to President Fillmore, asking that such steps he
may consider meet and proper be taken to procure
the recall OF Sir Henry "from country where,
contrary to all usage, he has violated the laws of
hospitality, wantonly and most indccsntly in
suited and outraged large proportion Of the citi
zcns, and imperilcd, far as he could, the integ
rity and stability of the Union by fomenting civil
disscnsion, and invoking the worst passions of fac
tous discord and party hatred"
Another meeting is to DO held on Monday evening
at the Same place. For one, we entirely acquit Sir
Henry Bulwer of my intentional offence by his
playful remarks. He 10 more than half an Irishmnn
himself.-Nep York Mirror, 30th
IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have
been completed, by the superintendent Of the
Michigan Central railroad, for finishing the work
from Michigan city TO tho Illinois line and thence
to Chicago. The iron for tho entire line is pur-
chased, and tho road will be commenced at once,
and proceeded in without delay until il is finished.
II is. moreover, stated that q connection between
the Michigan Southern railway and the Rock River
road has been agreed upon, which will constitute
the longest continuous railroad route in the coun-
try. Tho Rock River railroad connects with ano-
Their which unites Davenport with Iowa city-and
this latter with still another that terminates at
Council Bluffs, in tho Indian territory.
[Phiia. North american
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AN Opp CAsE.-Among the law reports in the
English files il a notice Of case, on the home cir
cult, of very singular and amusing character.
The action was for nuisance brought by mer-
chant just retired from business against neighbor
who caused q number Of scaffolds to be erected on
his land, contiguous to the plaintiffs premises,
from which were suspended string of tea kettles,
tea boards, watering pots. horse collars, horses'
and bullocks' heads, and figure representing Ma
ria Manning, the murdoress. This trumpery was
wind was unearthly that the simple people of the
country were afraid to pass the spot in the night
without the protection of policeman. To give
the court better idea of the merits of the case,
large box. containing model of the nuisance, was
brought in, and tho contents were sooner exhib-
tied than the whole court were convulsed with
laughter. The venerable lord chief justice joined
in the chorus, and observed that the model ought
to go to the exhibition. The counsel for the de-
fendant "caved in" at once, and only pleaded for a
BILE. The jury, after celebrating about half an
hour gave $500 damages to the plaintiff.
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THn LAMP roR MINORS Rock LIoHr BOAT
The lamp which has been ordered for the light boat
to be stationed Minot's rock, has been COM
pleted, and is now ready to be placed on board as
soon a. the boat arrives at this port. The lantern
is five feet high and three feet three inches wide.
together in a very strong manner. The glass used
is of the best French plate, fourth of inch in
thickness, and remarkably clear. There are four
panes upon each side, eighteen by thirty inches in
size. On the lantern is an iron plate, firmly se-
cured to iron braces running from each corner,
and upon this plate stands the pillar which supports
the lamp. The lamp itself-which is hung in a
manner similar to a compass-as well as this pill.
lar, 10 made of brass, and will hold three gallons OF
OIL II has twelve three quarter inch burners, and
looks as though il might give light which would
be seen for great distance. The lantern has a
ventiator on the top, and aperturcs in each corner
of the bottom to admit the air.
This lantern and lamp were made by Mr.. Benja-
min Hemmenway, No. 81 Broad street, and reflects
credit upon him as an accomplished and skilful
tisan.-Bosfon Journal
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1t il the opinion Of a majority in Congress, and
Of the most profound statesmen in the land, who
have the best chance TO know, that division of the
Union would be fatal to the welfare of both sections,
resulting in perpetual war. The line from the At
lantic to the Pacific would be line of fire and
blood, and would be wide and dcsolste field for
robbery, murder and conhagration. Fathers. en-
tcring the dominions of slavery to rescue their
daughters. and husbands their wives, would fight
like tigers and not like men; and the assaults would
be returned with equal vengeance, and the whole
nation would be drcnched in blood.
True, there are visonares who wildly dream OF
peaceful separation, embticred, it would be, by
continued scuffic for fugitive slaves, and by final
division; but their notions contradicted by the
results of human conduct in all ages, and by the
history of all nations.
But, says one whose range of vision does not sur
vey the whole ground " II a veto of the Fugitive
Slave law would divide the Union, let the Union
co. But happily Mr.. Fillmore docs not say So
He loves his country too we'll He derived his early
lessons of patriotism from his noble ancestors. He
il lineal descendant from the dauntless heroes of
the Revolution, who drew their swords and shed
their blood in the cause Of freedom; and tho true
principles of patriotism have been transmitted into
the very foundations of his childhood. They are
interviewer into every fibre of his nature. He loves
his country better than bis political reputation,
better than his life. He has from the fret been ds-
tinguished by those who knew him, an honest
straightforward politician. When or where did no
ever do a dishonorable dccdi When has he swcrved
from the strictest rcctitudc' Let his enemies
swer. His whole public life has been marked by
the most strict integrity he is an ornament, an
honor to the nation and IL he could be spared TO
attend the Worlds Fair in London, he would by his
manly bearing and majestic republican simplicity
eclipse the dignity of all the emperors and pocn-
tates Of the world.
To have vetoed the Fugitive Slave bill would
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-01-15
Come, for all Things are Ready
AT MY NEW STORE,
AT OWENSVILLI

Al ONENSN1LLE.
I HAVE just received large and desirable stock
Il of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, embracing
nearly every description of ladies' and gentlemen's
wear, servants clothing, &c. My Groceries were
purchased when at a much lower figure than they
now be obtained at, in anticipation of The pre-
sent rise. My stock of Boots aud Shoes have been
selected after the most careful examination of the
different markets, and think will compare avora-
bly,, as to price and quality, with any market
Farmers and Others in want of coarse Brogans and
Boots, will do we'll to give me call before buying
elsewhere The above, with all the other varieties
of goods kept in well-assorted Country Store,
have in such quantities, qualities and prices
command attention by all who will favor me with
a call. | wish it distinctly understood, that my
goods are for sale, and man, woman or child,
need 60 empty away for the want of price to suit.
Thankful to the public for the indications of ia
received, | assure them that nothing snail be
wanting my part to merit their increased patron
age J. II. MONROE.
Owensville, Nov. 1850. nov ls-tf]
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-01-15

In Charles County Court, sitting as Court
Of Equity. November Term, 1850.
ORDERED, tina, the sale made and re-
ported by JOHN w. MITCHELL and
FREDERICK STONE, Trustees for the sale Of
the Real Estate Of Aloysus Bowling, deceas-
ed, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary be shown on or before the
third Monday Of February next; provided
a copy of this order be inserted in some
one newspaper printed in Charles County,
once in each of three successive weeks be-
fore the said ,h,rd Monday in February
next. The report states The amount Of sales
to be $6,460.
PETER W. GRAIN.
January 14h, 1851,
True copv-Test:
RICHARD FL. MITCHELL, Clerk.
Jan. Is, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-01-15
New and Rare Assortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
JUST RECEIVED,

JUST RECEIVED,
At the Store-house formerly occupied by
Taylor g. Co., and opposite the
Farmers Hotel.
COMPETITION being the life Of trade,
the undersigned respectfully announces
TO his friends and the public generally, that
he has opened Neao Cheap Cash Store in
Port Tobacco, in the House formerly occu-
pied by Taylor s. Co. where he would ad-
wise his friends to repair if they desire to
spend their money to advantage. 1t is
morally certain that he can and will sell
as low, if not lower than any other country
store in or out Of the county. He is now
offering large and splendid assortment Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens
acare, Crockery, Iinrare and great va'ie-
ty of Fancy Articles, which it is needless
I" enumerale, as those who are interested
will of course call and examine for them
selves.
To the Ladies' department he has devot-
ed his special attention and can say to them,
that he has the most splendid, durable and
fashionable collection for their benefit tina,
ever was offered in this place. He most
earnestly and respectfully soicits them to
give him cell.
Gentlemen may also be assured tina,
Cloths Of the most unexcep'ionable quality,
fashion and color in all their varieties, Cas-
simeres, Casine,s, Vestngs, Neck,ies, Hats,
Caps, Hosiery, Boots, Shoes and Slippers,
and every other article in their line, will be
furnished on the most accommodating terms.
He has also on hand all the staple articles
for domestic use, viz: Co,tons, Calicoes,
Woollen Osnaburgs, Blankets, SC.
Also an extensive and excellent supply of
IGroceries, such as Sugars, brown and loaf,
Molasses, Cheese, Brandy, Whiskey, Rum,
Port, Madeira and Champagne Wines, To-
bacco, Cigars, Pipes, SC. SC.
LYME SHACKELFORD.
Port Tobacco. Nov. 20, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-01-15
NEW GOODS FOR FALL AND
WINTER.

u w. DAY e. co. have received and are
Hs offering to their customers large and well
selected assortment Of FALL and ULNTER
GOODS, which they are determined TO sell as low
for the cash or to punctual customers as the same
description of goods can be bought ANYWHERE
Their stock consists, in part, Of the following
Blue, black brown and drab Eng. and FIR. Cloths:
black, brown and drab Beaver Cloths for over
coats, blue felt blankets and other Coatnos;
Tweeds and Cassinets; white, red, yellow, green
and dotted Flannels; black, doeskin and fancy
Cassimeres; merino, satin, barathea and cut vel
vet Vestings, white and buff cashmeret do;
English French Merinoes; coburg s. lyone cloth;
colored alpacas figured cashmere and mouslin
de lains, black pacas and bombazines; mourn
ine, fancy and fur prints, also solid colors for
patchwork, white cambria, plaid and Swiss mus
Inns;
White counterpanes linen table cloths, Russia and
Scotch diapers & towelings, black gro de'Rhine,
black silk and worsted serges; brown, drab and
black, silk velvets, coored cambrics;
Sd, 7-S, A and "a bleached and brown cottons
Sd, is and A cotton osnaburgs black and
brown canton tlannels, beached and brown twill
led cottons, tlckings and checks, 34 and GA ful-
led llnseys' sleeps gray kersey; 34, rs and A
penitentiary plaids;
Scarlet, blue, corn and black thibet shaws: black
lead and plaid cloth do, terkerre, Bay State and
and blanket do; black and fancy silk cravats
linen cambria and silk pocket handkerchiefs. cot
ton cravats and handkerchiefs comforts. chill
drens' hoods and coats, white and black gloves
suspenders;
Manchester and domestic ginghams ladies' silk
and velvet cuffs, belt and neck ribbons thread
and cotton edgings and laces; black, blue and
green barage, black love wells and handkerchefs,
white and black Italian grapes white merino
shirts and drawers, ladies and infants merino
shirts;
Gentlemen's black, white and colored kid, buck,
cashmere and berlin Gloves black and white cot
ton do; black, white and colored do;
Ladies' white, black and colored kid gloves; black
and white cotton aud cashmere gloves white,
black and colored silk do ladies' white. black
and colored merino hose; white. black and color
ed cotton do; mems white, brown and colored
halfhose. E. w. DAY & CO.
Nov. 20, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-01-15
NOTICE..

NOTICE..
To the Officers and Soldiers Of the several
Wars since the Revolution.
THE subscriber having associated him
l. self with an Attorney in Washington,
D. c., for the purpose of obtaining MILL
TARY BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS, will
attend 10 all claims entrusted to him in the
shortest and most satisfactory manner pos
sible. The widows, if living, or children
under 81 years of age, of officers and SOL
diers who have served in any Of the late
wars, are entitled to the Bounty Lands; pro-
vided that such officers or soldiers shall
have been honorably discharged and have
no. already received Bounty Land for their
services.
All information necessary can be had by
addressing the subscriber, through the Po-
monky Post Office. All communications
mus. be pos, paid, or they will not be re-
ceved. JAMES HARRIS.
Nov. II, 1S50.-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-01-15
SHERIFFS SALE.

by virtue Of two wri,s of feri facias, is
- sued out Of Charles County Court, and
to me directed, against the goods and chat
sles of Henry A. Hayden and Eleanor A., his
wife, Executors de son tor of Francis B.
Middleton, to satisfy two judgments, one
due Alexander Penn and cae due Edward
]. Sanders, surviving partner Of B. |. Sanders
& Edward ]. Sanders, have seized and TAX
en- IN execution two negro women, one
named Mary, aged about % years, and one
named Kitty, aged about Al gears; and |
hereby give notice, that on Tuesday the 4lh
day Of FEBRUARY next, at the Court House
door in Port Tobacco, ! shall offer all Of The
said Henry A. Ilayden's and Elearnor A. his
wife, Executors de son tor of Francis B. Mid
dleton, right, title and interest in and TO The
said negroes, to the highest bidder, for cash
J. R. ROBERTSON, Sheriff.
Jan. Is, lS5l-,s. (Sl,5O)