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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

FORTUNE IN VIEw--Mr. John Crofts Cofied, aged
76 years. died the 2Sh ultimo at his residence in Ann
street. Boston, where he had for several years lived in
his penurious habit he had saved small Of money,
earned his trade, cobbng boots and Shoes but great
the surprise of his friends and others oyerhaung
the old boots in the of his ROOM after his
DEATH TO find of them literally crammed with old
wallets well filled with the roo Of all evil" 1t is i'm
possible at present tell the amount of fortune he has
left but we have heard it estimated at large
to seem incredible, 100000; and what makes it
interesting the parties concerned he has left will
long as the moral law well and faithfully executed in
which DEGREES that his estate shall be kept in trust for
freny years before the heirs with exception
ceiye any benefit Observation-Disclosures
Respecting this eccentric character the Boston Chron
Gle says:
"For the last thirty years this eccentric has not
laid in bed except when travelling he being too misery
to indulge in such extravaganza as he termed it. He
has made his lodgings trunks and boards and finally
died lying upon a large trunk. Three days preceding
his death he purchased burial lot in Mount Auburn.
lie lived il living it could be called, in small shop off
from the street He lived bachelor, not being willing
to marry account Of the expenses incident upon
ried life and dragged his existence solitary
oyster. His meals cost him average six and a
quarter cents and in payment he generally rendered
crossed fourpence. He had not probably taken off his
clothes FOR year. Avarce shone from his cold CLASSY
eye; he loved one, and probably loved him.
The late Dr. Parkman his FRIEND and selected
his executor"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

Some extraordinary engine running was performed on
the railroads in Massachusetts, Monday in collecting
the election returns The Springfield Republican says
The locomotive on the Connecticut River Railroad,
under the personal direction Of John b. wyman, the
Superintendent Of the road from the Vermont line
to Springheld-hity mes-making six stops the way,
in fty-three minutes This is average Of more than
mile in minute, running time The locomotive on the
Western Road from Pitsfeld to Springfeld-ffty-
four miles-in an hour and ten minutes including one
stop for wood and water This is fast running consider
ing the OF the route and very fast run
ming without considering any thing"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

SUDDEN AND SINGULAR DEArH.-0nc Of the most singular
deaths from fright have been called upon 10 chronicle
occurred the North Market 1t appears that Mrs Sarah
Jane Bolton in passing through the market dropped
pocket book, and German named King Immediately
behind her. picked up. Mrs Bolton missed the book and
turned asked Mrs. King she had found who Instantly
replied that she had and returned the owner Mrs Boil
opened the book and declared that dollars had been
taken OF it, which Mrs. King denied The former insisted
that she had and threatened her with policeman if she did
not return it. when Mrs King tainted and fell at her feet
One two Of the policemen up and commenced hur
ryng the poor off TO the caaboosc but soon finding
thatc nearly if not quite extinct they laid her down
cellar door where she expired coroners in
quest held after and the above elected ten
dollar BILL answering the Mrs Bolton alleged 10
lost was foundin Mrs Kings basket.--S. Louis Intel
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

FINANCES OF VRGpIA.-The Auditor Of Virginia has
made report Of the condition Of the States finances from
which it appears that during the year ending the st
instant, the receipts into the treasury amounted to
81 279 527; making, with balance Of $50 i7i hand
the time Of the last report tota Of 81 8l000 The
expenditures during the year 81 leaving on
hand on the LIST Of October last S3T 62S.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

In 1886 the Wings greatly in the minority and
disorganized party that they nearly failed of
making national nomination. and yet in four years af-
forwards they swept the country with Harrison their
candidate against the combinsd power and influence and
patronage of the National and State Governments Such
With proper landmarks, it is by means unlikely, will
be their fortune in 1856 They are now defeated by
combination of factions which has parallel in the his
tory of this country and which cannot bear the test of
time and be held together in support Of any adminisra
ton it rallied in support Of Gen. Pierce
bnaton Of ouch elements Freesoilers and Nuifers
Unionists and Secessioniss Natvists and Foreigners
Tariff and Free traders, Improvement and anti
Improvement men, long be held together and unite
in support Of any Administration-N York Express
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

CHOLERA NASSAU private letter from the United
States Consulate, Nassau a. dated October l6 says
regret to say that the cholera has been in the midst
of us for three weeks past and that hundreds falling
on the right and the left We have had storm for
the last fifty hours which to have increased the
number of cases. not less than fifteen twenty in
our small population per day"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

The Pittsburg Journal abiding to the results Of the
recent election says We shall no more favor Protec-
tive tariff until the people shall with general acclaim de-
mand restoration Of protection Six or eight years Of
vassaage TO British influence and the sham Democracy,
will be required TO convince the body Of the people that
they have given themselves 10 to bad hands"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13
EoR SALE, iso acres rich Cotton Land in Mlssissp

INOR SALE, $50 acres rich Cotton Land In Missssip
IL p titles on the Tombgbee river only few miles from the
nourhng town Of Aberdeen which contains about 5000
inhabitants Steamboats, from Mobile pass regularly Aber
deem, and the contemplated railroad from Jackson the capt.
tai Of the State to Nashville will pass directly by his
land The country about Aberdeen settled up largely by
ducemcnt TO any wishing emigate TO the rich cotton
lands on the Tombgbce IL viii be sold exchanged on
reasonable terms for lands in Eastern Virginia. in any Of
the Northern or Middle Sotes the has lett the
South and wishes to close up his business there Address
post paid AMBROSE p. MERRILL, tn
sept 22--3mwp Frankfort, Maine.
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Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, NOVEMBER l2.-There is but little Of
moment here today. The Breadstuffs market is firm.
Small sales Of Howard street and City Mills -four at 50 81
generally held at So Sales Of red wheat at los 1903;
white do. 10S 49, also advance Old yellow corn
7S; new do. ia 20; old white ~ "a and new do SO
G5. Oats "a 81. Rye 70. Provisions steady. Mess
pork $3.50 Whiskey advanced to 20 81 cents per
been very small, though holders firm. The stock
and receipts light No change to notice in prices from
last week. The weeks inspections only 38 hhds
Md and 124 do Ohio. Wool is firm. Sales Of unwashed
ut 23 g. and washed 33 81 per lb sales 5000 lbs
pulled at 33 80 cents The stock market is steady.
Sales small, prices without much alteration Money
continues easy
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

At New York on Thursday three thousand bales Of
cotton were sold at from an eighth to quarter of
a cent advance. Middling upands 1Ol, and Or
leans III
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Tho eading States Con Production have been as follows
Total. ,16S, 900 1875, 8,

No other State has produced these periods beyond
100000 pounds
The total export total export value and average value
per hid. for some years are as follows:
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

The total amount Of coal sent from the Cumberland
MIDI region during the past month o. October 49, 24l
tonsof which 1872 tons went by the Chesapeake and
road
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

A SLAVE CASE Al PHmADELPHIA-The argument in
the Of George Bordley claimed BY Andrew Pearce
Of Cecil county Maryland fugitive from service
took place before Commissioner Ingraham At Philade
phia Saturday morning Mr. Petit appeared for the
claimant and D. p Brown behalf Of the Abolition So
ciey Of Pennsylvania Mr. Brown, in the Of his
remarks, said
81 here say that the law shall not have its
way. The society which represent do not deserve the
reproach that they are hostile the South Nor do the
people of Pennsylvania. The agent employed in such
(meaning Aber may generate opposition II may
also arise from the persons mixed with the But
prove the identity Of the fugitive, the society
will not throw further obstacles in the way Of the
claimant"
The identity q the fugitive being clearly established,
he remanded to the custody Of his owner, and GER
tfcate granted Not the slightest disposition to inter
ere with the decision manifested by those present
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

rJNHE GLADE FOR SALE offer for sale my farm
Il in Jefferson, known the Glade" containing SOC
acres 1866 cleared and $50 in timber The quality Of
the land Is unsurpassed by any county Of jefferson
On the tract is comfortable log dwelling well Of good
water, and stream running through end Of the farm.
particular description Is unnecessary those wishing
purchase will first view tho premises The will be shown
any time by Mr. T. A. Lewis who resides IT, who
viii give information as 70 terms TO- Application may also
be made pospad Dir. Edward H. Cooke JEFF
ferson county, Virginia TO Mrs. Alexander g. Gordon Fort
Hamilton, Long Island, New York. Isn1 3-wpwU j
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NAvAL.-We learn from the Norfolk Herald that a
Naval General Court Martial assembled at the Gosport
Navy Yard on Monday, consisting Of the following mem
bers:
Commander @. l.. PESDERGRAsT President Comman-
der J. L. Saunders, Commander VIM Green, Commander
H. \. Puryiance, Lieutenant Murray Mason, Lieutenant
g. G. Williamson Lieutenant Overton Carr and Thomas
c. Tabb, ESQ, Judge Advocate
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-13

in ARRAY occurred in Lynchburg VA Monday morning
between Mr. Rane, Of the Cabe House and Mr. b. Nowiin
II Farmye which the former receiyeda ps0 shot "
IL his thighs from revolver ia the hands II the latter
ast sccounts Mr. Rnne suffering intense agony from the
wound and little hopes entertained % bis life
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
NEW STORE.

'TIlE undersigned has opened New Store
al Salem, where may be found gene
raj assortment of DRY GooDs, GROCERIES,
CRocKERY, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, Doors,
SHOES, HATS, CAPS, SADDLERY, STATION
cry, CoNFEcTIoNARy, SC, which he intends
to keep up as the wants Of his customers
may require. AS he has been proverbial for
selling cheap goods, he invites all who ore
in search of bargains to give him an early
call. TO his old customers who have given
substantial "aid and comfort" when doing
business elsewhere, he returns his grateful
acknowledgements; bu, to those who have
not been punctual in the settlement of their
accounts, be feels the necessity most respect
fully to "stir up their pure minds by way
of remembrance" tina. it is his indispensa-
BILE practice to close accounts at least once
year. JOHN II. MONROE.
Nav 1852
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
A GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,

n We have on hand to which we are constant
ly receiving additions large supply ofthe most ap
proved AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, quite
as large supply amy other house in this place, but
we request that purchasers will come and judge for
themselves. As we devote our whole time and at
tention to this particular branch of business, our
facilities enable us to dispose of our goods as
sonable terms as they can be bought in this any
other Market most of our goods are made to order.
We name in part, Wheeler's Horse Powers and
Threshers; Bamborough's Grain Fans; Grants do;
Moore's and Pennock's Wheat Drills; Sinclair's
Straw and Fodder Gutter; SelfSharpening do;
Ruggles' do; Smiths do; Rich's do; the Worlds
Fair Plough; Minor & Horton do; Trojan do Rug
ges' Eagle, SelcSharpenng, Hill Side and Sub-Soil
do; Vegetable Cutters; Corn Shelters; Thermome-
ter and Cylindrical Churns; Road Scoop pc; Washing
Machines; Harrows; Cultivators; Guano Sifters to-
gether with garden and Harvest Implements of all
kinds. Also, the various fertilizers, as Guano,
Bone Dust, Agricultural Salts, Poudrette, &c., &c.
E. B. ADDISON & SON.
On hand, large supply of Sincair's Garden
Seed.
ALEXANDRIA, April Ia, ls52-3ms
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
EUST RECEIVED, at the CHEAP DRY
- GOODS STORE ofW WALTON HARPER

EUST RECEIVED, at the CHEAP DRY
- GOODS STORE ofW. WALTON HARPER,
Opposite Odd Fello,c's Hail.
Fancy Brocade Silks, in great variety
do changeable do do do
Plain black and fancy Satin de Chene Silks
Paris printed Berage
Berage de Lain
Paris printed Grape de Paris
do do Lawns
Plaid Cambrcs and embroidered Swiss Tarlatans
Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Ladies' sup. white and colored Kid Gloves
Jacknett Inserting and Edging
Swiss do do in great variety
do Cambria and Jacknett Muslins
Buff, blue, white, and cherry colored Tarleton
White and cold Bonnet Cord
Writ Bands, Undersleeves Collars, Chemizettes,
Sash Ribbands, sc.
Black Love Wells, Lace Collars and Capes
Fancy Laces and Edgngs, worked Skirts
Fancy and plain Ginghams, A fancy Lawns, fast
colors, at IA.
Prints of every description received and to be sold
at once to make room for more Goods. The lakes
and gentlemen visiting Alexandria, will do we'll to
examine this stock of Goods before they buy.
ALEXANDRIA, April IA, 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
HOBENSACK'S LIVER PILLS.

No part of the system is more liable to disease
than the LIVER, it serving filterer to purify
the blood, giving the proper secretion to the bile
that any wrong action of the Liver effects the
other important parts of the system, and results
varously. in Liver Conn plants .jaundicc, Dyspcp-
STA, &c. We should therefore, watch every symp-
tom that might indicate a wrong action of the Liv
These Pills being composed of Roots and
Plants furnished by nature to heal the sick Name
ly, Ist, An EXPECTORANT. which augmcn:s
the secretion from the Pulmonary mucus men,
brane or promotes the discharge of secretcd matter.
end. An ALTERNATIVE, which changes in some
inexpllcable and inscnsihlc manner the certain
morbid action of the system. 3rd. A TONIC,
which gives tone and strength to the nervous svs-
tenn renewing health and vigor to all parts of the
body. 18th. A CAIHARTIC, which, acts in per-
feet harmony with the other ingredients, and ope-
rating on the Bowels and cxpcIling the whole mass
of corrupt and vltlated matter and purifying the
Blood, which destroys disease and restores health.
OTTO FEMALES. You will find these Pills
an invaluable medicine in many complaints to
which you subject. In distractions either to-
tai Oh partial, they have been found of inestimable
benefit, restoring their functional arrangements to
a healthy action, purifying the blood and other
fluids efecually to put to flight all complaints
which may arise from female irregularities, head
ache, giddness, dimnness Of sight pain in the sdc
back, &c. None genuine unless signed J. N. Ho-
bensack, all others being base Imitation.
OAgents wishing new supplies, and Store
Keepers DESTROYS of becoming Agents must address
the Proprietor ]. N. Hobensack, Philadelphia, Pa.
AGENTS.-G. w. JOHNSON, Baltimore, whole
sale Agent for Maryland; VIM. Boswell, Port
Tobacco; SMITH, Nanjemoy; Cotton, Aliens
Fresh; PEEL, and STABLER s Bro, Alexandria,
Va, and every respectable storekeeper in the U. S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
TAKE NOTICE.

VTNHE subscriber would say to FARMERS, that
Il he is constantly manufacturing pure article
of SHE'LL LIME, and will endeavour to fill all
orders in his Iine upon the most reasonable TERMS
at his Lime yard, foot of West Falls Avenue City
Block. B. S. HOLT.
Baltimore MAY II. 1S52=3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
LAND For. SALE.

T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, in
IL in the Town Of Port Tobacco, Charles county,
Md, on TUESDAY, the Goth day of JULY next,
(unless [ should sell at PRIVATE SALE before the
goth of next month"; my FARM, known by the
title of MOUNT AIR, containing about
Cod ACRES,
situated rather less than six miles from that village
bordering on the Potomac river at the confluence
of Port Tobacco creek. The river land is mostly
alluvial and not surpassed for fertility by any in
this section of country, and all in good state of
improvement. 1t has an abunance of Fire Wood
and Fencing materials, and likewise sufficiency
of Timber for building purposes; all necessary
Buildings, for the most part in excellent repair
QUARTERS for the accommodation of 40 or SO
n slaves. The DWELLING is large
4sIE1LnfI ITee and commodious, well finished from
TTTflf - III 5 cellar to garnet, commanding an
=z =z=zs.sz=s.= extensive view of the Potomac riv-
er and some of its tributary streams. The land
prospect is picturesque and beautiful; attached is
a large and productive GARDEN Astounding in
Flowers and variety of Fruit, which is inclosed
by paling in tolerable repair. The situation is
considered as healthy any otherin this climate
not troubled by bilious fever or rarely by any of
the autumnal diseases. The fertility of the soil,
the facility of transportation to and from market,
its contiguiy to the capital of the county, and its
healthfuness, render 1t desirable for all agricultural
purposes. tits certainly very desirable residence.
Title unquestionable.
TERMS: One-thrd of the purchase money to
be paid on the lst day of January, 1858, when
possession will be given; the balance in equal in
stalments OF one, two, and three years. bearing in
terest from delivery. The deferred payments Sc
cured by bonds with security approved by the SUBJ
scrlber, who will with pleasure shew the premises
to those who may wish to purchase.
ROBERT DIGGES.
Port Tobacco, May II, 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
CARRIAGES & SULKIES.
So

VIE subscriber has on hand in his newly erect
Il ca 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 adj
joining to this fact, and at the same time he takes
occasion to express to them his sincere thanks Tor
their former patronage. With the stock OF Car
rlages at present in his Factory and the facilities
which he possesses for manufacturing, he ieels
confident of being able to meet the wants OF those
who wish to purchase. His Factory (Which has
been lately re-buil) is near the conner of Third
street and Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Gadsby S
Hotel. Old Carriages repaired at the shortest no.
tice, 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 16, 1852. Washington, D. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23

ENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
" Gents white, mixed, brown and fancy cotton
half Hose; do fancy British Silk Hosiery in all
styles do black and cold Kid Gloves, silk and
Linen, Lislc Thread, Cotton, Chamoi lined, and
other kinds of Gloves; fashionable 3 ply Collars,
together with the most beautiful assortment of fan
cy Cravats to be found in this market. For sale by
w. WALTON HARPER.
Alexandria. April a. 1852
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23

COUNTY.
NOTTINGHAM s. JOHNSON are now
~ manufacturing and offer for sale their
celebrated IMPROVED HORSE POWER
and THRESIING MACHINE with wro't
iron shafts laid with steel. These machines
have given great satisfaction in St. Mary's
county and in other parts of Mary land and
Virginia. Those who may want to pnr-
chase machines this season would do well
to make some inquiry Of their neighbors
and give US call before purchasing else
where
COTTINGHAM s. JOHNSON,
No. 121 Pratt street, corner of Hollins-
acorth, head Of the Basin, Baltimore,
Manufacturers and Dealers in AGRIcULTU-
RAJ IMpLEMENTs-Ploughs and Har-
roaos in great variety, Cuztivators, Wheat
Fans, Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters.
Grain Cradles, Grass Scyhes, Road
Scoops, Or Yokes, Horse Rakes, Cast
imgs for Ploughs or Machinery by the
ton or single piece; also variety of ar
TITLES numerous to- mention. libe-
raj discount made to those who purchase
to sell again. JOHN T. CoIToN, at Aliens
Fresh, is our Agent for Threshing Ma
chimes, Horse Powers, SC.
Baltimore, April %, 1S52.-6m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23

Wholesale and Retail Druggist, late Of the firm Of
Cook g. Peel.
n H. P. has taken the Store, corner of
III King and Fairfax streets, Alexandria.
%Ms1.1 Va, recently occupied by Mr.. QUINN,
WMMA where he intends keeping general as
MRMEM sortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE
$500 SrUFFs, PERFuMERY, PATENT MED1-
cINEs, PAINTS, OILS and WINDOW GLAss-together
with every article usually found in a Drug Store
to which he invites the attention of dealers and
families generally, and hopes from experience and
close attention to merit their patronage. Orders
from the country promptly executed and supplied
upon the best terms. HENRY PEEL.
Alexandria, Va, May 10, 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
FOR RENT,

VTNHE ensuing year, portion of the Farm at
l. present rented by Capt. JOHN w. SMoor
]. F. NEALE.
Old House Farm, June 9, 185l-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-06-23
HARDWARE,C CUTLERY, BAR IRON,
STEEL, AND

TURAL IMPLEMENTS.
TFNHE subscribers would inform their friends and
Il the public in general, that they have on hand
(and will continue to keep
LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT
OF GOODS IN THEIR LINE,
which they fatter themselves have been purchas-
ed upon the best terms, and which they will sell at
prices that cannot fail to please. Their stock en-
braces
Building materials Of every description
Table, pen and pocket Cutlery of all qualities
Farming Implements in great variety
Carpenters Tools of improved patterns
Housekeeping articles of all kinds
Nova Scotia Grindstoncs of assorted sizes
Bar Iron, Cast and Blister Steel Bellows,
Anvils, Vices Screw Plates, Stocks, Dies, &C.,
with all other articles usually kept in their line.
1t being fixed rule never to advertise what we
have not on hand, persons ordering may rely upon
getting any article named We desire CALL
We prefer ga nimble sixpence to a slow shilling"
CREIGHTON & McNAIR,
Corner of King and Royal Streets,
May IL, 1852. ALEXANDRIA, VA.