davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-30

IMPARTrALITY.-Aj journal that has tol-
erable circulation, has many readers, and
and variety of minds and tastes to consult.
To expect to please all, is idle, and he is a
silly editor who a,.emps it. Do what you
will, some feel disappointment. and express
dissatisfaction. Many will take offence be-
cause Of your moderation, while others will
condemn you because you are not sufficient
1y ultra the selfish are only gratifed when
their peculiar schemes or private interests
are advanced, no matter whist injury may
be inflicted upon the great public, Again,
there is class ofminds, who, lancying them
selves invariably right ascribe Partially and
prejudice to the conductor of press when he
does not happen to see and think as they
do. We not unfrequenlIy come in contact
with such parties, and no one who exercises
the right of thinking for himself, but mus.
expect to NEE, with their condemnation, and
oflen'imes, denuncia,ion. We are not so
constituted as to be enabled to carry water
on both shoulders. The best way 10 ge.
along is to cndeavor to do justice, to speak
fearlessly and be loyal to sen,imen, and wal,
for vic,ory.-.NorfoM Argus.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-30

THE COUNTRY PREss.-The following
well timed remarks concerning the Country
Press, are gathered from the Norrslown
Register. They are SO much to the point,
that we transfer them to our columns entire:
"Local newspapers are neglected by the
people of the neighborhood and county in
which they are printed, and that, too, be-
cause their importance is not properly sp-
preciated. 1t seems strange persons should
overlook the incidents and facts by which
they are Immediately surrounded, and fail
to render encouraging assistance TO journ-
ais devoted to the dissemination Of interests
peculiarly their own, whilst they subscribe
literally for papers which are issued from
some dis,an. place, and made up of details
of d general character only.
Such, however. is the fact, and moments
reflection will induce the conviction that j,
is not as it should be. Local or country
papers are indispensable TO the general well
fare. They are hand books of what is 60
ing on in detached communites-records
of its legal, political and peculiar history
AS such they should be encouraged by all
as matter Of duty, and the labor and ener-
gy Of the publisher ought not to fail Of
Just and remuneraive reward. One coun-
try paper at least should be taken in every
family; then if Its means justify large ex-
pendilures for such objects, others can and
ough, to be subscribed for. Blu. subscrip-
'ions to remote journals, to the exclusion
Of local ones, cannot, we think be justified
on any principles Of fairness. 1t is taking
away snnDort from the domestic enternrise
which is far more important and valuable
than most persons are in the habit Of re-
garding it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-30

"What is the use Of living ?" asked Jack
Simmons the other day. ''We are fogged
for crying when we are babes-aogged be-
cause the master is cross, when we are
school boys, obliged 10 toll, sick or well, or
er (and suffer something worse) when we
are husbands and after exhaus,ing life and
strength in the service of other people, die
and leave our children 10 quarrel about the
possession Of fathers watch, and our wives
to catch somebody else" Such is life
Boston Post.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-30

The editor Of the Iowa Statesman saws.
i'll late paper:
Not much editorial this week-can'. help
iI-another bouncing big BOY in this shanty
only happens once year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-30

care sister Sal and Nance resources, Pa:"
mo, my son, why do you ask tha. ques-
ton 20
"Because heard Uncle Josh say if you
would only husband your resources that
you'd get along great deal better than you
do, ,hal's ALL"
"Jemmima, my dear, aint there some
thing the matter with our child. ] fear
that all ain't right with the poor dear little
thipg.n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-30

"Captain," said ragged country urchin
to city dandy with an immense shirt col
lar, captain, are you going to haul manure
to- day?"
mo, you ragged rascal wha, makes you
ask that question.
"Why, kase you've got such thunderin'
big pair Of side boards up'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08

really calm could have gnawed the flesh
from off my bones in my agony.
Tha, night, when the doors were fastened
was olone-except the company "f The
dead shut myself up in the close. Tor
two hours, to ascertain whether she died
from want Of air, for distrusted nv own
knowledge of the appearance of suffoca.ed
persons. The place was we'll supplied with
air from several large crevces. Ny hret
idea was correct-she had died from some
other cause
When ] emerged from the closet found
the night was intensely dark-it was rain
ing in torrents, the thunder and the wind
roared terrible chorus, passed by the sui
len booming Of the river, then at high tide,
and already swollen by the rain. sal there
in the dark upon the floor, holding the cold,
stuff hand Of the dead within my own.
thought dreamiIy how often it has welcom-
ed we with its soft pressure, while those
eyes beamed brightly into mine, and the full.
pouiing lips had wrea,hed into dimples Of
delight. Now iha, hand that used to be SO
plump, so full Of warmth and life, was now
rigid and coid-lhose eyes were g lazed and
ghoslly, her lips clammy aud hard. Tears
came to my relief wep, as grown men
seldom weep, and with ,ha. heart easing
gush came a new idea Of escape for her and
me. ! was ready to believe a, that moment
her spirit rested upon mine, and inspired
the lhought-for it burst upon me suddenly
and with The conviction that if executed at
the instant i, would be crowned with sue
cess. How could otherwise have had the
,emerily to snatch her up in my arms, carry
her down stairs at The risk Of being encoun-
tered by some Of the other Inhabitants Of the
house, bear her through the courts, and, by
a way ] knew, into The garden.
The river was running strong and deep
against the wall. pressed one kiss upon
her cold forehead, and threw her into the
stream. Gladly, gladly would have gone
with her and held her in my heart I'LL death;
but the impulse was still on me, and with
ou, delay ] FASTENED back. Mo one saw
me, and the beating rain efaced my foot
prints.
few days after, found by the papers
that her body had been found far down the
river.
Two years afer, her husband married
again. He is slon, and ruldy, and laughs
as heartily as ever.
] shall die bachelor. ] am lean and
pale, and bowed and grey-haired, and The
sound my own laugh is strange 10 me.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
WAITS AND STRAYS.

Dobbs says there is an advantage about
plaid trowsers-every time he gets asleep
The bosrders roll him over and plsy check
eIs on him.
The discovery has been made, that with
out mouth man could neither eat, drink,
talk, kiss the girls nor chew tobacco.
"Doctor, do you think tigh. lacing is bad
for the consumption :"
"Not at all-it is what it lives on.''
The doctor S reply was wise well as witty.
1t is good sense for a young lady to urge
as an excuse for not learning French, that
one tongue is sufficien, for any woman!
A friend of ours thus eulogises his musi-
cal a,tainments 81 know two tunes, the
one is Auld Lang Syne,-the other isn',-I
always sing the latter"
Who made Susanna cry? We often hear
The advice, ooh, Susanns, don't you csye
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
RULES AND REGULATIONS

RULES AND REGULATIONS
l. That no person who is not member, except
females and mechanics, shall be entitled to pre-
mum.
thing, except to the real bona ,fde owner thereof.
3. That no premium of the highest grade shall
be awarded more than once for the same thing, eX-
cept agricultural implements and machinery.
4. That no premium shall be awarded for any
article Of domestic manufacture except to the per-
son who wrought or directed the manufacture
thereof, within two years prior to its exhibition.
5. That no premium shall be awarded for any
article Of agricultural product completed more
than one year prior to its exhibition.
6. That no premium for draft horses shall be a
warded for horses generally used as carriage
horses.
I. That no premium for carriage or saddle horses
shall be awarded except for those raised and own
ed in the county.
g. That the Executive Committee shall appoint
the person and procure the annual address.
9. That all rules and regulations relative to pre-
mums shall be published by the Executive Com
mttee, together with the publication of premiums
offered.
10. That the Treasurer report quarterly to this
Society, the state of its finances.
IL. That in all cases, the decisions of the seve-
raj Committees, touching the award of premiums,
shall be final and conclusive.
II. That all animals having once obtained the
highest premium for which they have been enter
ed, and being excluded by previous resolution
from subsequent premium, if still the best, shall
be entitled to certificate Of highest merit.
l3. That the farmers Of this county, gene
rally, be and they hereby invited, for purposes
of sale at the Annual Fairs of this Society, to
bring all descriptions of Stock-Horses, Cattle,
Sheep, &c.-and that the third day of said Annual
Fair or Exhibition be fixed for the sale of stock
exhibited for that purpose and that notice of said
sale be given in each year in the Port Tobacco
Times, once week for three months previous to
said sale and exhibition and that said notice be
accompanied by notice that the said Stock be
exhibited at the risk and charge of the owners.
October 2, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
PUBLIC OPINION

Let children be early iaugh. TO Sc, true
and just value upon public opinion. Show
them how the world has always treated It's
greatest men-how i, has stoned lis pro-
phc,s, crucifed its saviours, martyred its
mating it is to this day-how ignorance
speaks with the same confidence, or even
with more than nowled ge-how the heights
and depths Of the greatest minds are mea-
sured at once by the concei, Of the smallest.
Show how hard it is for people to praise,
how easy 10 hlame Call the attention Of
the young to The kind of criticism current Of
both men and things in this much dreaded
society, and let them say, if they really seek
excellence whether they ought To value such
criticism? When they have mastered any
one subject, let them listen to the flippan,,
trivial, conceiled, shallow judgments Of the
world of their acquaintance upcn il, and let
them learn from that to appreciate the worth
of public opinion, and judge whether the
desire Of fame, based upon such public o.
pinion, is worth striving for, or ought much
10 infuance their motives to- action. To
appreciate great man needs, if not one as
great, still great man, and the judg Of
the world therefore, mus, be either borrow
ed or erroneous-more frequently the lat
ter, as sell-conceis usually supplies any de-
cheney of talent.
"Whatever nature has in worth denied,
She gives in large recruits of needful pride.
Upon whom does fame bestow her rewards ,
Rarely upon those who most deserve them.
Does conscience approve the judgment even
of the most intimate friends with respect 10
our characters How, then, can we expect
the world Or poseri,y to do justice and
praise or blame that is no. discriminating and
iusi, who would value
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an cleo
~ ton will be held in the several election dis
tricts of Charles county, at the usual places for
holding elections, on the first WEDNESDAY OF No
vEMBER next, being the 5th day of that month, for
the purpose of electing Comptroller of the Trea-
sury, Lottery Commissioner, and Register of the
Land Office, for the State at large; Judge of the
Court of Appeals and Commissioner Of Public
Works, for the second district composed of Mont
gomery Howard, Anne Arundel, Calvert, St. Ma
rys, Charles and Prince Georges counties; Judge
Of the Circuit Court for the first judicial district,
composed fist. Mary's, Charles and Prince George
counties; two Delegates to represent Charles coun-
ty in the next General Assembly of Maryland; and
also the following officers for Charles county a
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills a
States Attorney, Sheriff. three Judges of the Or
phan's Court, a Surveyor, and five County Com
missoners.
JOHN R. ROBERTSON, Sheriff.
Sent II. 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
THE HOME OF TASTE.
BY Z. ELLIOT T.

BY E. ELLIOTT.
You seek the home of taste, and find
The proud mechanic there,
Rich as king, and less slave,
Throned in his elbow chair!
Or Oh his sofa reading Locke,
Beside his open door!
Why start:-why envy worth like his;
The carpet on his floor.
You seek the home of sluttery-
SIS John at home"' you say.
"No, sir; he s at the sportsman Arms
The dog fight S per the way"
Oh lift the workman's heart and mind
Above low sensual sin:
Give him home! the home Of taste!
Outbid the house of gin!
Oh! give him taste it is the link
Which binds us to the skies
A bridge of rainbows thrown across
The gulf of tears and sighs;
Or like a widower's little one
An angel in child
That leads him to her mothers chair,
And shows him how she smiled.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
MIS- ELAN ECU S
THE FATAL CONCEALMENT.

THRILLING TALE.
Some years after commenced Practice
but The precise date | shall, for obvious rea-
sons, avoid men,ioning-l had friend a,
whose house was q pretty constant
visitor He had wife who was the mag
net tia, drew me there. She was beautiful,
but shall not describe her. She was cap
lva,ing. Her presence was 10 me like The
ln,oxcaion Of opium; was only happy
under its influence; and yet, after every in
diligence in The fatal pleasure, sank into
The deepest dependency. In my own JUS
,iicalion must say, that ] never, in word
or look, betrayed my feelings, though had
some reason to suspect that they were re-
ciproca,ed for, when in my company, she
was always gay, brilliant and witty yet, as
| learned from others, al times, she vas of
zen sad, elancholy. PoweIful-mosi pow
efu was the temptation to make an nnre-
served disclosure of my heart, bu, resisted
it. That had the frmness to do so, has
been for years my only consolation.
One morning sat alone in my chamber;
my clerk was absent. A gentle knock was
just audible at the outer door. "Come in,''
| shouted, in no very amiable humor, for ]
was induging in delicious revery upon
The suhec, of The lady of my heart, and the
presence of an ordinary mortal was hateful.
The door opened, and Mrs. - entered.
] do no, know exactly wha. did but il
seemed 10 be a long time before ] had the
power to rise and welcome her, while she
stood there with limid blush on her face,
and the glorious smile upon her lips; which
made NE leel .ha, it would be too great Q
happiness TO die for ber
II don't wonder you are surprised TO see
me here" she began, with provoking little
laugh, "bul Is your establishment really too
great to allow you TO say, How do you
do 30
The spell was broken. started up and
took her hand. fear pressed i, harder
and held It longer Than was absolutely ne
cessary.
"Perhaps your surprise will be increased"
have come upon business"
mullered something abou. not being so
ambitious as TO hope that she would visil
me from any other motive. She took no
notice Of what said, but perceived thai
her face turned deadly pale ; and her hand
,rembled as she placed before me bundle
of papers.
You will see by ihese,' said, in low
hurried voice, '',hal some property was left
me by nv uncle, and by my grandfather,
but so strictly settled, that even ! can touch
nothing but the interest. Now my husband
is in wan. of large sum Of money at this
moment, and wish TO examine the affair
well, and see whether by the twisting of the
law, can place part at his disposal. Un-
intentionally have done him wrong" she
added in tone so low that no ears less
jealousy alive than mine could have caught
the meaning Sand poor as this repars,ion
is, it is all that can make, and | mus, do
it if possible"
lpreIended to study the paper before me,
but The light danced aud mingled; and if by a
great effort, forced my eyes to dislinguis a
word il conveyed no, the slightest meaning
to my whrlng brain. Every drop of blood
in my body seemed imbued with separate
! consciousness, and 10 be 'inging and rush
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
P o E II R Y.
RUB OR RUST.

BY EBENEZER ELLIOTT.
Idler, why lie down to die?
Better rub than rust.
Hark! the lark sings in the sky
s'Die when die thou must!
Day is waking, leaves are shaking,
Better rub than rust.''
In the grave there's sleep enough
"Better rub than rust:
Death perhaps is hunger-proof,
Die when die thou must
Men are moving, breezes blowing,
Better rub than rust.''
He who will not work, shall want
Naught for naught is just
Won't do, must do, when he can't
"Better rub than rust,
Bees are flying, sloth is dying,
Better rub than rust
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
V OIL. VIII.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY E. WELLS, JR.
1T r AND PRIETO
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

For one year, if paid within six months, $l5O
6 if not paid within six months, 200
per square for three inser-
tions-l2 lines of small type or ID OF large type
constituting square-and 25 cents tor every SUBJ
sequent insertion. If the number Of insertions be
not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lshed until forbid, and charged accordingly.
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertse by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08

For the best lot of home made yarn Socks, 81
" Stockings, 2]
best lot of cotton or mixed cotton Socks,
best " " {" Stockings, 2
Committee-John Hamersly, Charles H.
Wills. Charles w. Barnes.
For the best lot of Tapestry, 81
best fancy Needlework, other than Tapestry, 2
best plain p
Commiuee.-Frsncis Matthews, Nicholas
Stonesueei, Henry r. Harris.
For the best Potted Butter, not less than 5 lbs.
to be potted before 1st Oct, So
second best do do 2I
best lot of fresh Butter, 2l
I'd best IS Sc Sc l
best home made Wheat Bread, 2l
IS ss Corn &c II
Committee. John r. Ferguson, Edward
V. Edelen, Samuel Hanson.
For the best homemade Soap, So
I'd best 's Soap, p
best sample homemade Candles, not less
than six, II
best sample of home made Starch, not less
than lbs,
Committee. IN a.haniel HALEY, VIM. G.
Robey, William Nevitt.
Fruit
For best assorted lot of Fruit, So
lot of Apples, not less than one dozen, l
CommiHee.-Richard Barnes, Walter A.
IIaisIip, Edward N. Stones.ree,.
Poultry.
For best pair of Turkeys, male and female 81
pair of Geese, Sc Sc II
pair of Puddle Ducks, 15c.
pair of Barn-Y ard Fowls, 15c.
CommWee.-David J. Middleton, John
B. Maddox, John Ware.
Agricultural Implements.
For best Horse Power and Thresher, s.
Commiuee.-William B. Stone, Peter W.
Grain, Jos las Ii. Hawkins.
For the best 3-horse Plough, So
2-horse IS IL
sub-son Sc II
hillside Sc IL
Tobacco Cutivator, II
Wheat Fan, 81
Corn Shelter, IL
Horse Mill, g
Commiuee.-An'honyB B. SHINES, Leonard
Farrall, Luke w. B. Hawkins.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08

HOTSeS ana .HUEeS.
For the best Stallion, SIS
Brood Mare, thorough bred, 5
/" common breed, 3
Colt, thoroughbred, to years, 2
Filly, /" 2
Colt, common breed, :" 4" 2
FilIy. 2
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08

TALLOW PLOUGHS.-No. Davis e. Sim
II clair & Moores fallow ploughs. Also, No. and
No. 8, of the same make, for sale by
das II VIM. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
CHARLES COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAJ SOCIETY.
FOURTH .4.N.N'U.1L EXHIBITIONS.

TTNHE following PREMIUMS will be offered by the
l. Charles County Agricultural Society, at its
Fourth annual Exhibition, to be held in PORT To-
BAcCo on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 18th
and 18th Of .Norember, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08

COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.
Gerard w. Grain, Richard H. Mitchell,
Henry FERGUSON, Francis w. Weems.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08
Horses and Mules.

Horses and Mules.
For the best Stallion, SIS
Brood Mare, thorough bred, 5
6" common breed, 3
Colt, thoroughbred, to years, 2
Colt, common breed, " 2
FilIy, &" 2
Comnsiuee-William Thompson, Robert
FERGUSON, John F. Price.
For the best pair of Horses for general draft, s5
single harness Horse B
Commitee-John R. Robertson, George
P. Jenkins, Richard B. Posey.
For the best Saddle Horse, So
Commiuee.-George Dent, Samuel Cox,
For the best Jack, IS
Mule Colt fom to years, 2
[CoIts to be considered years old until they have
completed their 4h year,
Commitiee-Francis Fl. Diggcs, James
o. Oliver, James Fl. Neale.
Cattle.
For best Bull, improved Breed SIS
" common Breed 3
I" of any breed, from to yrs, 8
Mich Cow, improved Breed 5
" crommon breed, 8
Heifer, improved breed, 2
common breed, 2
Commiitee.-Francis Thompson, Edward
Miles, James L. Brawner.
For the best Yoke of Oxen, SIS
-" from to years, 2
ConamiHee.-Henry A. Neale, Thomas
0. Bean, Slanisaus Farral.
Sheep.
For best Buck, improved breed, So
pair of Ewes, improved breed, 3
Buck, common breed, 2
pair of Ewes, common breed, 2
Slaughtered Mutton, 2
lot of Lambs, not less than 4, 2
Committee.-John D. Freeman, Thomas
S. Gardiner, William F. Bowling.
Hogs.
For best Boar, So
Sow, 9
Sow and Pigs not less than six, 2
Pork Hog, 2
CommiAee.-S w. Dent, James R. Brent,
Sylvester F. Gardiner, Roderick G. Watson.
agricultural Productions.
For best hhd Tobacco, not less than 600 lbs, SIS
second best do -" "
Committee. William D. Merrick, Uzzial
Nalley, Peter Wood, George Il. Gardiner.
For the best field ofWheat not less than acres, So
best acre of Wheat, a
second best acre of Wheat, 8
best acre of Oats,
CommiAee.-J. G. Chapman, Henry S.
Mitchell, John B. Lawson.
For the best field of Corn, not less than acres, ss
best acre of Corn, 4
second best acre of Corn, 8
CommiHee.-Daniel Jenifer, Washington
F. Lancaster, James F. Stone.
For the best acre of Irish Potatoes, So
! acre of Turnips, 2
ComamiHee.-Peregrine Davis, Basil D.
Spalding, Thomas L Speake.
Praducts Of the Garden.
For best bushel of Irish Potatoes, 81
Sweet &C
specimen of Cahbages not less than 6, l
lot of Beets not less than Ten,
half bushel of Parsnips, l
" Carrots, l
lot of Pumpkins, not less than six, !
lot of assorted Vegetables, 2
Connaittee.-Benne,. Neale, Lyme Shack
ellord, Columbus Lancaster, Griffin Carrier.
Home Manufactures.
For best Twilled Cloth, not less than y'ds, 50
I'd best " " s.
best striped or plaid Linsey, &C
I'd best I" ' "
best plaid Cotton,
best Cassinett.
best Domestic Flannel, i" 2
I'd best 8. d"
Committee. William FERGUSON, Charles
Jenkins, Absalom Tennison, Hanson H. Ro-
bertson.
For the best homemade Yarn Counterpart, So
hoct
best cotton Counterpart,
best homemade Quilt,
I'd best 4"
Commiltee-Pa,rck Hamilton, William
Boswell, Henry A. Moore, Washington A.
Posey.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-10-08

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Frederick Stone, Wm. Cox, WIN. B Mat
thews, Robert S. Reeder, James Mccormick.