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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-01-22
State Seal of Maine.

The Coat Of Arms of the State Of Maine,
consists OF a wlIIe shield, on which is rep
resented pine tree, and at The foot Of the
Tree lies IA moose deer. The shield is sup
ported on the right by husbanGman resting
OH scythe, and OIL the left by a seaman rest
ing on an anchor. A ship appears in the
distance OH the left, and OIL the right house.
The foreground represents land.
Under fle shield is The name of the State
in large Roman capitals. Above the shield,
for crest is the North Star; and between
the star and the shield is the moiio, DIKIG o.
III direct" The pine elree-ineHded 10 he
represented on the esculcheon, is called the
mast pine, an evergreen OF towering height,
and enormous size, the largest and most use
ful Of American pines, and the best timber
for masts--is one of the staples of the COM
merce of Maine, as well as the pride of her
forests.
The moose deer--the largest Of the native
animals of the State; which retires before the
approaching steps Of human inhabitancy,
and is thus an emblem of liberiy-is here
represented quietly reposing, TO denote the
extent OF unculivated lands which the State
possesses.
The supporters Of the shield-a husband
man Oh one side, representing agriculture.
and seaman on the other, representing
commerce and isheries-indicate that the
State is supported by these primary voca-
tions of iis inhabitants.
As in the arms OF the United States, a
cluster of stars represent the States compos-
ing the nation, SO the North Star may he
considered particularly applicable TO the
most northern member Of this eenfedsracy
and as il is directing poin, in navigation,
(D'rigo,) and is here used to represent the
State, SO tine State may be considered the
citizens guide, and the object TO which the
PATRIOTS hest exerlons should be exerted.-
THo C},,do,f
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-01-22
The Benefit of Apprenticeship.

Il
There is an important feature in the regu-
lations Of master. mechanic, which 10 fright
full 10 some kind parents heart and that is
the five to seven years apprenticeship the
boy who learns Il trade must submit 10.
But it is an excellent discipline. 1t takes
the lad at n critical period of life-when
he has disposition averse to steady employ
ment-when he he is inclined 10 roam at
Iarge-amid the communicating influences
about him-anJ puts him to n steady round
of duties-severe, at first, but soon becom-
ing, from haLit, agreeable ; and when his
minority expires, his steady habits and in
dustry are established, and he comes forth a
man, the master Of a trade, Of fixed prnci-
pies, and good habits, blessing 10 himself
and the community; or at least this ought
to be the result OF an apprenticeship where
both master and apprentice mutually dis.
charge their duty TO ench other.
II parents would but look at it Alright, they
would declare, that had they many sons,
they should learn trades. Contrast the youth
just alluded 10 with him, who. having hor-
ror of apprenticeship, is allowed 10 run az
large. Al the most critical period OF lite for
forming habits, he is forming those that are
the reverse of Industry. He 10 not fitting
himselfto he man, but wearing away his
boyhood in idIeness. The partial parent
sees this, yet has not fortilude 10 avert it,
AT twenty-one years Of age, when the first
named lad comes out good mechanic, it is
wonderful iftts other has not fastened hab-
It's upon him that will be his ruin, ifhe 10 not
ruined already. More than ono excellent
man in our community can say with thank
fulness, that il turned out 10 that TO his half
dozen years apprenticeship he is indebted
for the habits Of industry and sobristy h b.
Obtained. That when hs was put % isade
he was on pivot. - t were. Had u not
been for the frmness Of his parents. he like-
" would have been ruined lad ere his mi.
nor,,y expired. This was the turning point,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-01-22

The Legislature of South Carolina has
adopted Homestead Law, exsmpting dwell
ing-house, fifty acres Of land, one horss, and
$25 worth Of provision from levy.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-17

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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, March


GRAIN - Wheat-Fo-day the sales Of good to-
very prime reds are at 90a93 cents; and we quote
common to good white wheats at 93ae9 cents and
family flour whites at 100al04 cents
CorI,-On Wednesday the sales of white were
at 53a54 cents, and of yellow at Sass cents
To-day the sales of white are at Sass cents and
of yellow at 55a56 cents.
Oats-We quote Md. and Va. Oats at 3la34 cts
Clouerseed-To-day we quote at SIS so for best
parcels, with an occasional small choice lot at
$500 12
GUANo.-As usual at this season there is an ac-
tive demand and purchases are freely making at
quotations, viz:
For Peruvian. ten tons orless SAG per ton of 900
pounds over ten tons S45 for fifty tons or more,
S4S per long ton Patagonian Guano of first quail
ty is held at $40 per ton less than Peruvian, and
second quality about $50 less. Sales of African
Guano at IS, per short ton. Mexican Guano is
selling at the same price. The import this week
is 100 tons from Peru.
ToBAcCo.-The receipts this week of some par
GELS of new crop Maryland has induced shippers to
make inquiry, but the views of holders have been
hitherto much above the offers of purchasers that
it is difficult to bring parties to terms. Prices are
lower than they were last Fall, and will probably
remain so, owing to the fact that no improvement
has taken place in the European markets. There
have been few sales, including Is hhds very or
binary Ground Leaf at 1852 I-2. We reduce our
quotations for the low grades, viz:
Ground leaf 50 5Oa7 50; Frosted 50 50a3; in
ferior 50 A; good common 81 SO 5; brown
Sc so 7 so, and fine brown So g.
Offers to purchase large lots of Ohio have been
made, but at prices too low for holders to accept
The inspections of the week comprise lS9 hhds.
Maryland, and 35 hhds. Ohio-total 224 hhds.
The total inspections this year are 1875 hhds. a.
galnst 1909 hhds. to the same period last year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

The following simple rule for expeditions
ly calculating interest for any number Of
days al per cent. per annum, we find in
the Baltimore Sun:
Divide the number Of days by 6 and null
t'pIy the dollars by the dividend, the result
Is the interest in decimals, cut off the right
hand figure, you have it in dollars and cents.
Ihns-What is the interest on 500 for
II days? 81 divided by 6 is 1-2; 100 null
tIpled by 70 is 350-or IS cents. Again,
what is the in,eres, on S27s for SO days?
93n6-l5 l-2; 37sx15 l-2-5859, $685.
$40.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER !-In,portant to
Dypeptics.-Dr J. S. HoUGHToN's PEPsIN, The
True Digestive Fluid or Gastric Juice, prepared from
Rennet, the fourth stomach of the OK, after d.
rections of Baron Lebig, the great Physiological
Chemist, by J. S. Houghton, NJ. D., PhadelP ha.
This is truly wonderful remedy for Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver Complaint, Constipa-
ton and Debility, curing after Natures own method
by Natures own agent, the Gastric Juice. Pam
phets, containing scientific evidence of its value,
furnished by agents gratis. See notice among the
medical advertisements.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

REPORT OF THE STATE CHEMlsT.-We
have received from J. w. JENKINS, ESQ, a
copy Of Dr.. HIGGINs' valuable report, for
which he will please accept our thanks S.
We find in it matter particularly interesting
to the Farmers Of this section of the State,
the examinations and analyses of soils hav-
ing been made during past year within the
third gubernatorial district, which embraces
our county. Upon careful examination
Of this report, we think the farmers will &C.
knowledge the policy of having State Ag-
riculIaral Chemist, who will expose, as Dr..
Higgins has done, the imposition and fraud
TO which they are liable in The purchase of
high-priced manures, as we'll as teach them
the mos. economical mode Of cuIliva,ing The
soil. The report commences with brief
view Of ancient Agriculture, its literature and
practice. l. then gives-lst. the true philo-
sophical principles Of Agriculture, with a
short description of the elementary bodies,
or their combinations found in plants I'd.
a brief history of the manures in general
use, whe lher foreign or domestic, with pre-
else directions for their preparation and ap-
plica,ion; Sd. the proper application Of these
manures 10 that portion Of the State above
referred 10.
We do no! believe we could do our sg-
ricu,ural readers better service than to make
copious extracts from this report. In our,
next therefore, we shall commence to give
such extracts as our judgment may point
out as being most valuable. We may pos
sibly leave out but very small portion Of
the report which contains one hundred and
twenty-,hree pages. If so, portion of our
columns will be occupied for some weeks
in republishing it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

The Democratic State Convention OF
Louisiana, to appoint delegates to the Dem
ocralc National Convention, met at Baton
Rouge, on the 9Th inst. Gen Cass was de-
clared their favori,e candidate for the Pres-
dency, by 101 votes, to 70 for Douglas
the friends Of Mr.. Buchanan having with.
drawn his name and Joined the Cass men.
Resolutions were passed, adopting the Bal
timore platform, and declaring that the party
would sustain the nominee Of the Baltimore
Convention. Resolutions declaring Doug
las the second choice for the Presidency,
were voted down.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

dollars per foot The bill was then postponed till
Monday. 1.-THE discussion of this bill has produc-
ed much excitement in the House of Delegates as
well as out oft.
March Is
The Senate was not in session to-day
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.-The bill to extend the
time of collectors, was taken up, amended, and
postponed to Wednesday next.
The bill to exempt from execution a certain a.
mount of property of the debtor, was taken up.
Mr. Thomas moved to exempt 500 worth of pro-
perry. Mr.. Landing MAYED $50. MIR. Thomas
motion was adopted-ayes 90, noes %. MIR.
Everett moved to strike out 500, and insert $500,
which was lost-ayes S, noes 46. Mr.. Davis
moved TO strike out and insert $500, lost-ayes 9,
noes AZ. Mr.. Weathers moved to insert $3.50,
lost-ayes Is, noes 81. Mr.. Daniels moved to
strike out 500 and insert 5000, and without COM
ing to vote the House adjourned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINAN-

REPORT oF THE COMMITTEE ON FINAN-
cEs-the State Tares.-Mr. Grason. chair
man OF the committee on Finances in the
Senate of Maryland, has submitted a report
against the repeal of the Stamp tax, or the
reduction of the Direct tax. The report
reviews the condition of the State Treasury
from 1916, when the present financial sys-
tenn went into operation, Cat which time the
arrears of interest amounted to $1,5OO,O0O,
and the annual demands against the treasury
to upwards of $6OO,0OO) down to 1851,
when 100000 of State bonds were pur-
chased for the sinking fund, leaving on hand
a balance on the LIST Ct December last, OF
$250,0OO. The recommendation Of the
Governor, that the stamp tax be repealed,
and the direct tax be reduced 20 per cent.
is then discussed The proprety of repeal
ing any particular tax is deemed by the
committee inexpedien', until the reduction
Of the public debt will justify a general
modification Of the revenue laws, and a re-
peal of all such as are oppressive in their
operation or injurious TO the great interests
Of the State. If no adverse change takes
place, this modification they think may safe.
ly be made in two or three years. The
views Of the Governor, as to redundan
treasury, end rspid advance in State stocks,
under the present financial system, are dis
cussed at length, and The opinion is express
ed that the evils Of an overlooking treasury
are too remote TO cause any serious appre-
tensions at the present time; while il is no.,
believed that the bonds of Maryland can a.,
eny time advance materially beyo nd their
present rates, or remain permanently above
par, while State and Government securities,
Of every description, are seeking purchasers
in every market. The report, therefore, con-
cludes as follows:
''After careful consideration of The sub
jeci, the committee have come to the con-
clusion, that the Stamp Tax could not be
repealed, or The Direct Tax reduced, with
GU, causing the repeal Of others equally OPP
pressive; tina. no reduction could be now
made in the revenue, without postponiug,
to distant period, the repeal of all such
taxes as are unjust and unequal in their ope-
ration; that until the public debt is consid-
erably reduced, there will be no necessary
surplus in the Treasury and that the pro-
liability of such surplus hereafter, is moi,
sufficient reason for repeating any of the
taxes at the present time.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAR. II, 1852
"a CHARLES COUNTY FARMER.n

"a CHARLES COUNTY FARMER."-We
have the pleasure of laying before our read
ers to-day another communication from this
intelligent writer. 1t is highly gratifying
TO find that we have in our midst one whose
inclination and abilities have lead him to
take in hand subject SO interesting TO his
feliow-ci,izens as tina, of the geology and
agricultural resources of Charles county -
We trust he will be enabled 10 open the
eyes Of our farmers TO the immense resources
and advantages they have within their reach
for improving their soil.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

Hon. ALEXANDER EVANS will please &C.
cept our thanks for copy of a pamphle.
containing report of the speeches and ,oas's
at the Congressional Banquet in honor Of
Washington's Birthday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

Iris SOTO undertake TO reason girl
out of love, is as absurd as would be the
a.temp, to ex,lngush Vesuvius with two
ounce syringe. The only thing that will
break love fit, is hard work and "boiled
pork" Good advice aud Incidence makes
things ''Wuss."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

The Committee on Elections in the House
Of Delegates have reported in The case of
the contested election between RICHARD H..
MITCHELL and JOSEPH STEWART, for Clerk
Of the Crcu. Court of this county. The
report, which declares Mr.. S,ewar! duly
elected, was coneurred in by the House on
Friday last.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

ANOrrER, weighing &c 1-2 lbs. and mea-
surfing fee. in length, was caught on Gun
sion marsh few days since by negro be-
longing to Mr.. Joseph Young, near this vii
Isge. 1t was captured in muskra, hole with
spear.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

ARRIVAL OF THE CUBAN PRISONERS
The ship Prentice, Capt. Woodbury., arriv-
ed at New York on Saturday from Viga,
Spain, with ninety-fve Of the Americans
who were engaged in the Cuban Expedition,
and have been liberated by the Queen, Al,
the instance of our Government.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

The Baltimore Annual Conference of the
M. E. Church, which was held this year a,
Cumberland, has adjourned. The follow
ing are the appointments for the Potomac
counties Of Maryland
St. .Marys Circuit - James Bunting,
VIM. Evans, sup.
Charles Circuit-Robert Smith.
Prince Georges Circuit Charles B.
Young, Isaac Gibson.
The next Conference will be held at
Hsgerstown, Md. Time not given.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

THE GOVERNORS APPoINTMENTs.-T
Annapolis Gazette says the Senate are dis
cussing, in their secret sessions, the Consli-
tutional right Of the Governor to appoin.
magistrates for the city and counties. Un-
ill that question is disposed of, but little
will be done in the work Of confirmation or
rejection Of other officers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

Mr. HAAS is still in our village taking
Daguerreolypes. We have seen lately, al
his room at Mr.. Davis Hotel, several very
fine specimens Of the art, taken upon large
mates,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

Wool AND IT'S CoNsUMPTIoN-Itis a
little remarkable that in an agricultural
country like ours there should he actually
an annul importation Of wool. Ye! the cen
sus statistics tell us tina. while the quantity
of wool produced in the United States in
1850 amounted 10 52,422, 797 pounds, the
quantity manufactured reached an aggregate
of 7O,S62, S29 pounds. Here is exhibited
deficiency Of production to the extent Of
lS,440,632 pounds.
10 every part of the United States the
growth Of wool fn0s suitable adaptations
in respect to climate and pasurage, and
there are numerous sections Of mountain
Gus country where the raising of sheep is
of all modes Of rural employment the most
profitable The fact that we are importers
Of DOL, with so many facilities for wool
growing q, home, would seem to imply a
singular neglect on the part Of our farmers
in some quarters.
The official tables containing the sta,is-
tics Of The Commerce and Navigation of the
United States show the following sources Of
our importatIons of wool:
From the Argentine Republic,
(Buenos Ayres,) 1O,176,9G6 lbs
Turkey, Gncluding Morocco,), 3,l32,722 3"
England, 1927 ,403 "
Chill, 1901 300 sc
France, Con the Mediterranean l,0I7 ,56G &c
Canada, 467 1884 &c
Brazil. 374,2 06 i"
Miscellaneous, SAL ,272 Sc
Total, lS,669,794
Among the ool-growing States of the
Union he first in the amount Of product On
is Ohio. In proportion to size, however,
Vermont ranks first-producing more woo!
than Virginia and nearly as much as Penn
sylvania. Maryland makes poor figure
enough the fine capabIlI-
ties of our Western counties for wool
growing. We should think that Virginia
ougb, to be at the head of the wool-produc-
ing S,a,es-since, in respect to climate and
the diversified character of her surface,
aboundng in hill and dale, she possesses
very distinguished advantages. |! is quite
time at any rate for wool TO become do
mes,ic tspIe-as much so as cotton; nay
more so, because cotton is confined 10
special locality while wool may be grown
in every Slate.-BaH. american.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

LOUISIANA LICENSE LAVA law has
passed both houses Of the Louisiana Legs-
lature which gives the exclusive power to
police jurors and to the May ors and Alder
men of cities, to make such laws and regu-
lalions for the sale, or prohibition of the
sale, of intoxicating liquors as they may
deem advisable, and to grant or withhold
licenses from drinking houses or shops as
a majority Of the citizens and voters of any
ward, parish, town, and city may determine
BY ballot. This act takes effect from the
date of its passage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-03-17

ROMAN CATHOLICS IN THE UNITED
STATES The Catholic Almanac for 1852
has full sta,is,ics.of The Roman Catholic
Church in this country, compiled mostly
from official sources, from which itappears
tina, there are in the whole United States
archbishops, &c bishops, 1885 priests, l.
Ali churches, and Catholic population of
100000, which includes $4,000 in Ore
gon, the CALIFORNIA;, New Mexico and the
Indian Territory. In England and Scotland
there are 694 churches and chspels, and
972 priests, and in Ireland 2,2O5 churches
and 1882, priests.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-10
COAST SURVEY CHARTS.

TINE FOLLOWING CHARTS have been pub.
l. lshed under act of Congress, at the Coast Sur
uey Office, and for sale by agents in the princi-
pal ports of the United States
New York Bay and Harbor, and its Environs, In
elk sheets, complete; scale about two inches and
one tenth to mile. Price % cents per sheet.
Delaware Bay and River, in three sheets. Price
40 cents per sheet.
New York Bay and Harbor, and its Environs,
one sheet. Price rs cents.
The Western Coast of the United States from
Monterey to the mouth OF the Columbia River, three
sheets, at 20 cents per sheet.
Cat and Ship Island Harbors. Price 25 cents per
sheet.
The charts of the following small IIarbors and
Harbors of Refuge, are sold at 10 cents per copy,
viz:
Harbor of New Bedford Fishers Island Sound,
Harbor of Annapolis and the Severn River, Harbor
of New Haven, Little Egg lIarbor, Harbors OF
| Holiness Hole and Tarpaulin Cove, Harbor OF Uys-
| ter Bay Syopet, Harbor of New London, Harbore
| OF Black Rock and Bridgeport, Harbor OF Edgar r
| town, Harbor OF Sheffield and Cawkins Islands
| Nantucket Harbor, Harbors Of Captains Islands
East and West, Huntington Bay, Mouth OF Chester
| River, Hyannis Harbor, Pasquotank River.
The following sketches may be had gratuitous,
on application TO agents and at the Coast sur
vey Office, viz Survey of the New South Shoal,
Nantucket, with the shoals lately discovered
Hatteras Cove, Hatteras Inlet, Bulls Bay Ssacoast
of Delaware ard Maryland, &c; Cape Carnaveral
Shoals, st. Andrew Shoals, Beaufort Harbor, &c.
The above Charts contain sailing directions,
views OF the land, and OF lighthouses ana ranges.
BY direction of the Treasury Department, the
dsbursing officer of the Coast Survey is authorized
to sell The charts at the wholesale price to persons G
plying for number of not less than ten Of set, M'
| payment to be made to him in cash"
According to the above authority, the under
signed is ready to sell the charts indicated, at
discount of twenty per cent. from the prices above
stated, application to him, in pcrAn, or by let
| ter, (under cover to the Secretary OF the Trca
| aury,) at the Coast Survey office
| SAMUEL Helm
! Mar 2l-u Disbursng Agent, Coast Survey.