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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
STILL ANOTHER SUPPLY At
G. X. WILMER & BROS,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.


ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
VN7Eare again receiving general assortment of
w FOREIGN g. DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
adapted to the season. These goods have just
been purchased and at great reduction on pre-
vious prices, and as the season is advancing we
are offering them at GREAT BARGAINS. We
deem specifications unnecessary, but respectfully
solicit call and examination generally from our
friends in Charles and the adjoining counties
To Farmers and Planters we believe that we can
offer special inducements.
G. X. WILMER s BROS.
Alexandria, Va, June Is, 1852.
VEEAVY A Brown Musns at IA cents
I'll 7-S do do at
&C Russia Crash at IA
Do AIpacas at 16 IS
Do Cahcoes at b IA
Al fancy Lawns at 6 IA
Fine British Calicoes at 6 IA
At the Cheap Dry Goods Store of
w. WALTON HARPER.
Alexandria, April IA, 1852.
LANCASTER s GARDINER,
Grocery and Commission Merchants,
FERRY SLIP,
ALEXANDRIA Va,
WILL keep constantly on hand, supply of
| w every article usually found in the GROCE-
RY line, which they guarantee to sell as low Tor
cash, as any house in this market.
They also act as the FARMERS AGENT, and
obtain the highest prices for all kinds OF Country
Produce.
All they ask is trial to prove what they say.
June 9.
I~HLORIDE OF LIME for sale by
~ aug. IL. WIN. DUO HHH-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

. 81. AIM LIN 10 IhAllON NOllCE.
1J,HIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scribers have obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Maryland letters of Administra-
ton on the personal estate of JOHN E. Miller late
ofsaid county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, properly authenticated to the sub
scrber, before the first day of February, 1853
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under our hands, this 9th day of july,
1859. ELIZABETH R. NORRIS
JOHN B. NORRIS, Adm'rs
of John E. Miller.
July %, 1929.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
FARM FOR RENT.

T WILL Rent my Farm, which lies upon the
Il Mattawoman Creek, containing from 600 10
700 acres. This Farm adjoins the lands of Col
THOMPSON, aud il is in good state of cultivation
1t possesses great facilities for sending wood &c
market, aud the ''bankage" alone is worth from
$40 to $50 year. For futher information apply
to Col. WIN. THOMPSON.
EUGENIA C. HYDE.
July %, 1S52.-5t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01

A N Old-Fa>hioued PIANO for sale. Enquire
IL at this Office.
July %, 1859.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
BUGGIEs, CARRIAGES & sULKIEs

|T>HE subscriber has on hand in his newly ere,t-
n ed Factory great variety of Carriages, all of
which, as regards durability, finish and style, will
compare with the best in the country. He would
respectfully call the attention of his friends and the
public generally of Charles and the counties al
joining to this fact, and at the same time he takes
occasion to express to them his sincere thanks FIR
their former patronage. With the stock of Car
rages at present in his Factory and the facilities
which he possesses for manufacturing, he fee S
confident of being able to meet the wants of those
who wish to purchase. His Factory (Which has
been lately re-bui) is near the conner of Thim
street and Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Gadsby 5
Hotel Old Carriages repaired at the shortest nc
tlce, or taken in exchange for new ones. He has a
good assortment of second hand Carriages which
will be sold on reasonable terms.
MICHAEL McDERMOTT,
June Is, 1852. Washington, d. c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01

ID UTA BAGA TURNIP SEED.-7O lbs. Ru-
~ ia Baga Turnip Seed new crop, for sale at
the Alexandria Agricultural Warehouse, Fairfax
street. Rs. HIJCK
July, I, 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
JAMES p. SMITH

IMPORTER OF GLASS, CHINA E.qRTHE.N.
WARE,
AND DEALER IN Gas FIXTURES, LAMPS. BR1rrAN-
Unaware, WINDOW GLASS, &c.,
King street, be7ov Fairfau,
ALEXANDRIA, Va,
III As on hand full assortment of goods in his
IL line, consisting in part of
French gold band Dining Sets
" China white do do
White Granite do do
Flown and Light Blue do do
G y, band lea Sets some very richly painted
Blue figured do
Plain and embroidered white do
White Granite Toilet Sets
Flown blue do
Blue and buff band painted do
Ewers and Basins, Soap Boxes. Brush Trays,
Slop Jars, Foot Tubs, Japaned Tin Foot Tubs, Fire
Proof Baking Dishes, Walters, Looking Glasses,
Wire Dish Covers, &c.
Persons having parts of Sets and wanting to fill
them up, can do so by giving me an order for the
pieces wanting. Having in my employ packer of
long experience, | can assure my customers that
goods purchased of me shall be packed in a manner
not to be surpassed for safe transportation by any
house in the country.
AS only ask purchasers to buy where they can
get the cheapest would solicit call before buying
elsewhere.
June 9, 1S52-lv.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
SLAVES WANTED.

SLAVES WANTED.
ITNHE subscriber is permanently located at MID
i DLEvILLE, Charles County, Immediately on
the road from Port Tobacco to Aliens Fresh, where
. he will be pleased to buy any SLAVES *
" that are for sale. The extreme value NO
TSN< will be given at all times, and liberal "a
NSA commissions paid for information w
--3 leading to purchase Apply per- -a-
sonally, or by letter addressed to Aliens Fresh,
Charles County. JOHN U. CAMPBELL.
| Vaudeville, April IA, 1859.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01

Trial Bottles only 25 Gents.
SPALDING'S CELEBRATED CYTHEREAN
HAIR OIL OR WASH,
COMPOSED OF
ROSEMARY AND CASTOR OIL.
EOR improving, restoring and embelshing the
IL Hair. The virtues of Rosemary and Castor
Oil are too well known to require encomum There
is no preparation superior TO it.
1t removes dandruf efectually, restores Hair 10
bald heads, prevents it from falling off, gives it
beautiful appearance, has no injurious effects
cures diseases of the scalp, and be used on the
heads of children with perfect safety and the ha D.
pest results For dressing false hair it is the best
article ever used.
HENRY PEEL, Agent by appointment
Dealers supplied at manufacturers prices.
OTCoUNTRY MERCHANTS will find this profit
able article.
Corner of Fairfax and King St., Alexandra, Va
Aug. II. 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
FOR ALEXANDRIA.

THE SLOOP CH ESTER, Capt. LACEY, Jr.,
Il will make regular trips from Port Tobacco
creek TO Alexandria, for the purpose of carrying
freight. This vessel is in first rate sailing order.
Her burden is about thirteen hundred. Persons
wishing to send freight will please apply on board
or 10 Mr.. JOSEPH ]. LACEY, at Mr.. Davis Hotel.
Aug. is, 1S52-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
A CARD.
G.. G. WILDMAN.
DE IER IN EOPEICA. aAcI nna1HcrIo,

C. G. WILDMAN,
DEALER IN FOREIGN IND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS,
EsPECTFULLY invite the public at large to
IL CALL as he is at all times prepared to serve
them in person or by order will all Goods suitable
to the seasons, and at the lowest market prices
At No. 8, west of Fairfax, on King street,
Alexandria, Va.
Statesmen: JOHN G. ALVEY, r. J. SHEEHY, w.
L. BoARMAN.
April %, 1852.
EATHER.-Vampa and Sole Leather, guam
IL tity for sale by
feb Is. VIM. FERGUSON.
\ RAB1AN Horse Powders, just received and
n for sale by VIM. FERGUSON.
THE subscriber will continue to manufacture
L GUINN'S WILD CHERRY PICTORIAL,
to whom all orders for the same must be addressed.
HENRY PEEL,
June l6, 1852. Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01

Cor. Pratt st. and Centre Market Space,
Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-09-01
Horses and Mules.

Horses and Mules.
For best Stallion, SIS
best Brood Mare, thorough bred, S
best Brood Mare, common breed, 8
best Colt thorough bred, to syears 2
best Filly, {" 2
best Colt of any breed under year, 2
best Colt Cot, common Breed l to years, 2
best pair Horses for general draft, S
best pair Carriage Horses, S
best Single Harness Horse, 3
best Saddle Horse, 5
best Jack, S
best pair Mules 5
second best pair Mules, 2
best Mule Colt, to years, 2
Colts to be considered years old until thew
have completed their 4th year..
Cattle.
For best Bull, improved breed, S.
best Bull, common breed, 8
best Bull of any breed, from to 3 years, 3
best Mich Cow, improved breed, S
best Mich Cow, common breed, 8
best Hefer, improved breed, 2
best Heifer common breed, 2
best Calf of any breed, under year, l
best yoke of Oxen, S
second best yoke of Oxen, 8
best yoke of Oxen, from to 3 years, 2
best yoke of Oxen, under year, !
Sheep.
For hest Buck, improved breed, So
best pair Ewes, improved breed, 8
best Buck, common breed, 2
best pair Ewes, common breed, 2
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-07-28
SEA BATHING, HYGEIA HOTEL
OLD POINT COMFORT; VA.

THIS large and magnificent Establishment having
/ been recently purchased by the Subscribers, to-
which they have at great expense made extensive
additions and alterations, is now-open for Visitors.
Surrounded entirely by Salt Water, 1T affords every
facility for Sea Bathing and offers great inducements to-
the Traveller in pursuit of health orpleasure Situated
directly the Bay and in view of the Ocean, presents
magnificent prospect, while the Fort, the largest
Military Work in Country, affords to the Visitor
beautiful PrOmenades and various sources oil interest
There large and we'll arranged Bath Houses, with
Hot and ShO,cerBahs open at all times. and hne Surf
those who prefer the open Sea. The great benefits
resulting from Sea Bathing, and the Sea Breeze, are
becoming daily more known and appreciated.
No place bemore healthy, possess finer ctt-
mate than this. through the entire Summer and F0H
Months, Fever and Ague, and Bilious Fevers are en-
trely unknown. Our Drinking Water is not exeelled
by any, eren in the Mountain Region. .+
We have}a find Band Of Music, and a BAH ROom,'
which for be uty and magnfcence is unsurpassed in
our Country, open every evening, Free .oi Charge.
New and extensive Bowling Alleys, Billiard Saloons,
and Pistol Gallery erected the past season
The Hotel is complete in all its arrangements: active
and efficient Assistants have been procured and no ex-
ertion will be spared to render il, in all respects, the
most agreeable and interesting resort in the whole
country.
The Steamers from Norfolk, Richmond Petersburg
Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia and New York,
land Passengers daily.
TERMS. Board per day. 81 90 ;by the week, at the
rate of 81 rs day staying month"; or OVER
ST. SO per day Child en- and Servants half price.
No Charge for Baths TO Guests OF the House, except
for Warm Baths others than Guests, rs cents each.
No Charge for Omnibus. No Charge for Porterage.
The Omnibus and Baggage Wagons are always in at
tendance arrival of the Boats:
Letters for visitors should be addressedto the Hygea
Hotel.'
J. P. REYNOLDS & CO., Proprietors.
May oath. 1852. 81
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ISAAC PROCTER,
(Successor to the late Firm of Oliver and Pfocter.1
Merchant Tailor.

A T the old Stand, ssUGLY ROW, opposite the
"A " GIRAFFE" five doors below Williams, Hay
Cos Drug Store. has recently returned from the
Northern Cities, (Purchased) and has received large
and (all say) we'll selected assortment of goods in his
line which, (from the universally lodged reputa-
ton of the establishment be deems il entirely unneces-
sary to enumerate but will simply say his assortment
comprises every article belonging to the wardrobe OF
gentleman. -... ....
In addition to his complete stock of manufactured
goods he has 6ne assortment of READY MADE CLOTH
of his and foreign manufacture-al OF which
he would be pleased to exhibit, free of charge.
With sincere thanks tothe patrons Of the old firm, and
of their &c SUCCESSOR he them effort pains
shall be spared to give them entire satisfaction.
Gentlemen who are disposed to- patronze the North,
in preference to those who surround their hearth
stone, he particularly socts give him call. If he
does not give them good better tting] garment
they obtain at any fashionable establishment at the
North, then he is 6 n,tnl!''
Mr.. G. L: GOULD, the talented pupil of Mr.. OLIVER,
is still with him. and his a cutter is rarely
equalled, never excelled.
Mr.. p gives his attention to the Pantaloons and Vest
department. They speak for themselves
Gentlemen furnishing their own goods may rely upon
their receiving equal attention with those purchased of
the 9 Emporium
Cutting done at all times and at reasonable prices
In conclusion, he will say, although the &c BUGG -
has left him, he retans in his varied departments gen.
uine chronological skill.
Raleigh, May oath. 1852. 57-tf
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FOR THE NORTHERN CITIES BY
The SeabOard L& Roanoke Railroad

FWNHE PUBLIC informed that the Seaboard and
Il Roanoke Rail Road Company have compl eted their
new bridge across Roanoke River at Weldon and are
prepared to transport passengers and freight from
Weido to Portsmouth and Norfolk, and the Northern
cities promptly and with dispatch.
The Cars leave Weldon daily at 12 o'clock, p. M :,
and arrive at Portsmouth by. o'clock, P M, in time
to connect with of the Chesapeake Bay Steamers,
HERALD, GEORGIA OR NORTH CAROLINA,
for Baltimore, and arrive at Baltimore early
ing, in time to connect with the morning train that
leaves for Philadelphia and New York.
By this comfortable and agreeable route Passengers
leaving Wilmington the morning train, will arrive
early the next morning at Baltimore, and reach New
York the evening" without loss of sleep, and with
but change of person and baggage between Weldon
and Baltimore and avoid entirely night travelling ON
Rail Roads. To render this route worthy of the travel
ling public, the company have employed careful ana
responsible baggage agents. who check all baggage at
Weldon through Baltimore, consequently tie travel
ler has further trouble with his baggage until he
reaches Baltimore.
The Chesapeake Bay Steamers also stop at OLD
POINT, to land and receive Passengers, and Passen-
gers who leave Weldon 1-2 o'clock, P. NJ, arrive
at Old Point the same evening
An arrangement has been entered no by the diffcr-
ent Rail Road and Steamboat Companies by which the
Through Ticket issued at Charleston, VIII leave
optionary with the traveller 20 take either route at
Weldon.
An accommodation train leaves Weldon every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings for Portsmouth,
Norfolk and OLD POINT COMFORT. Passengers
by either train for Old Point will reach Old Point the
same evening.
For THROUGH TICKETS to Baltimore and New
York. and any other information desired enquire ofthe
A gent at Weldon.
Office Seaboard & R. r. R. Co..
w eldon, N. c., May 2sth. 1852. e22-ltw Sm
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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
PUBLISHED WEEKLY sEMI-wEEKL1 BIZ
wILI,IAM M W. HOL D E N,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding fourteen lines VII
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cents for each subsequent insertions those OF greater
18th in nronortion Court orders and Judicial Ad-
rersements will be charged 25 per cent higher than the
sbove rates. reasonable reduction will be made to
those who advertise by the year. Advertisements lnser-
ted in the Sem-W Weekly Standard, will also appear IN
the Weekly Paper, free of charge
Subscribers, and Others who may wish to send money
to the Editor can do so all times, by Mail and at his
risk Receipts for all will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
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shed to be circulated oil Over the STATE that he does
not alude to this point. Our basis of Representa-
on for branch of the Legislature is taxation, for
the other it is feared population The Abolitionsts
at the North wish to destroy the basis of federal pop
ulation upon which we represented in Congress.
regard their course on the subject mischievous
and dangerous, and should regard similar move
ment in relation to representation in the Legsla-
ture, as fraught with equal mischief and danger.
presume there are at this day, fifty thousand of
our free white citizens, of the age of twenty one
years, who cannot vote for the Senate. And why
is it SO? 1t is not because they are wanting in vr-
tue, intelligence, or patriotism; but because of an
arbitrary feature in our Constitution which withhods
from them one of their dearest rights. In vain NAV
boast of equal rights, while this feature remains
in our Constitution. Although these men are not
placed upon terms of equality at the baobox, yet,
when taxes to be paid, when the rights and
honor of the country to be defended against the
are among the first to contribute their means and
their blood to the cause of their country.
l would like to see the brave men who perilled
their lives in the War against Mexico received at
the ballot-box upon terms of equality Yes desire
to the grey-headed Revolutionary soldiers who
stand tottering over the grave-the very men who
fought for the liberty we enjoy, placed upon terms
of equality when they come up to the balot-box.
am in favor of electing Judges by the people,
and for term less than for life and doubt there
are other Constitutional amendments of minor imPor-
lance, that might we'll be made. But do not wish
this great question of Equal Suffrage clogged
loaded down with other things. desire to see it
stand on its own merits.
In defence of Equal Suffrage, have had to en-
counter violent abuse. personal ISLANDERS, and bitter
denunciations; yet have stood by this great ques
ton in its inception and in its infancy. and hope to
have the proud satisfaction of rejoicing with you in
its triumph. When fifty thousand Of intelligent
and patriotic men shall be enfranchised and restored
to their rights the ballot-box do think we shall
have cause be proud of such glorious triumph.
Tomorrow 1 start into the canvass and the larger
number of you cannot see before the election. To
you l commit the fate of this question.
In conclusion, permit me to repeat what have
said elsewhere, that the history of the past affords
me no cause disrust my friends. If their efforts
shall be crowned with success in electng me to the
distinguished office for which have been nominated,
my exertions shall be directed to the advance
ment of the prosperity and happiness of the people
of the State and to give to North Carolina that rank,
influence, and consideration among the States of this
Union, to which she is justly entitled.
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NEW BOOK s.


/ 1FE and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, byL d
Cockburn of the Judges fthe Court of Session
in Scotland.
Annual of Scientific Discovery !; Yearbook of
Facts in Science and art for 1852.
The Power of Christian Benevolence illustrated 10
the Life and Labors Of Mary Lyon.
Austria in lS4S'49, containing full account of the
Revolution in Hungary, and Historical Sketches of the
Austrian Government and Provinces of the Empire by
VIM. H. Stiles, Late Charge DAairs of the U. S. at
Court of Vienna.
The Constitutions of the several States of the Union
and United States, including the Declaration of lnde-
pendence and articles of Confederation.
Horseshoe Robinson, tale of the tory ascendency,
by Jno. P. Kennedy, author of the 6 Swallow Barn., l
vol. vo., unfoi m with the Swallow Barn.
Courtesy, Manners and Habits, by George Winfred
Hervey.
Works of Daniel Webster, vols
The Works of Stephen Oin,- ID. D., LID, Late Pre-
sden of the Wesleyan University, containing Sermons
and Sketches
Hand Book of the English language; by R. G. Latham
ND, F. S.
Queechy. by the author ofthe Wide, Wide World
Pyrmhurst, his Wanderngs and ways OF thinking, by
Donald Mcleod.
Romanism Home; Kirwan's Letters TO Chief Justice
Taney. Braces Hungary in 1851.
Lady Pfeifer's voyage round the World
Norris's Hand Book for Locomotive Engineers and
Machinists Poems by Matilda.
Ban Gauthers Book of Ballads.
For sale by
W. Z. PoMERoY.
Raleigh N. c.. June 9th, 1852. 6s-
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PETERSBURG CLOTHING BAZAAR.

TENHE subscribers having purchased tie entire inter-
Il est of N Perry in the above celebrated establish
ment, respectfully announce to the citizens of North
Carolina that they intend to eax effort to retain the
liberal patronage heretofore received from the
customers of the Bazaar in the Old North State.
Manufacturing we do all our clothing, and one
of the firm being constantly in the market, thus having
facilities for purchasing Cloths cassameres, SC
first hands, and consequently at the lowest rates,
enabled to compete in prices with Northern houses
while our garments in point of style and workmanship
not exceled by those of any other house the State
IS unnecessary to enunerate the articles of which
our stock is composed suffice it to say that in
may be found every thing pertaining to mems wear,
and furnishing goods Of the most style and in
great variety.
Our Custom Department.,
Is constantly supplied with the desirable goods,
and those preferiHg their garments made order,
here find large assortment to select FROM and with
efficient force of workmen get up single gar
ment or enie suit at very short notice. good fit
and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in every instance.
Our Wholesale Rooms.
Merchants visiting the City should not fail 10 look
through our stock, as We have opened exclusive
Wholesale Room, and manufacture largely, expressly
for this branch of our trade.
A. 8. SHAFER & co.
(Successors to N. PERRY.
Petersburg, Virginia, May 5th, 1852. So
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ICE CIR e A NJ!

HE Subscriber would respectfully say to the citizens,
i that he is prepared to furnish them through the
with Ice CREAM of superior quality, and of differ
ent favors at the following low rates:
From to gallons s per gal.
8" 5 LIS per
All over l,50 per "
My aim will always be to give good article at fail
prices. The citizens are we'll what Ice CREAM
sold for in Raleigh three years ago. have, since my
residence here, always employed good workmen, for
have of Ice CREAM, have dearly paid for. leave
with the citizens say whether shall he
tanned. Your kind patronage is respectfully solicited
and will be appreciated.
L. B. WALKER.
June 22, 1852. &C.