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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

CoLoRED NoBILITY As the Kaffir war
has again broken out at the Cape Of Good
Hope, and will doubtless attract considera-
BILE attention, we transcribe from Bentley's
Miscellany, an amusing description of
Kaffir chief:
"The proper dress Of Kafir chief is a
kaross Of leopard skin, which can be worn
by no other Kaffir. Arms, legs and feet
are left bare, and SO is the head. Macomo,
however, is very fond of turning out in
the European costume; and as he selects
his wardrobe in very diffusive manner, the
effect he produces is more remark able than
elegant. Judge of my surprise at seeing
the great leader of ten thousand warriors
thus habited. He wore blue dress coat
with brass buttons, considerably too large
tor him, and very much the worse for wear;
and pair Of old dragoon trousers with
,arnished gold stripe down the legs; vel.
low vel! schoens; a shocking bad straw hat;
no shirt, no waistcoa, and no stockings -
He was mounted on lille, rough ungroom-
ed poney, with cheap saddle and an old
worn out bride. In place ofa riding whip,
he carried in his hand knot kneerie Of for
mldable dimensions, and in his mouth was
stuck small blackened clay pipe. In ad-
di.on to this, he was by no means sober,
though not drunk "for Macomo," | was in
formed. My interview with the worthy
chief was no!a long one. was introduced
10 him by man that knew him, and had
a little conversation with him of no i'm
portance, but rather amusing from the man.
ner in which j, ended-nameIy, by the grea.
chief asking me to lend him sxpence.-
or course lcomplied. and in two hours later
he was in state Of helpless intoxication
my sixpence had done it. You can ge.
drunk on the most economical terms at the
Cape"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

THE DEITY OF INFANcY.-As the infan,
begins to discriminate between the objects
around it soon discovers one coun,enance
lha. ever smiles upon it with peculiar be-
nlgnity. When it wakes from its sIeer,
cradle. II startled by some unhappy dream,
guardian angel seems ever ready to soo.he
its fears. If cold, that minislerlng spirit
brings i. warmth: if hungry, she feeds it ;
if in pain she relieves it; if happy, she ca
resses it. Injoy or sorrow, in veal or woe.
she is the object of its thoughts. Her pre-
sence is its heaven. The mother is the del
" Of infancy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

PoTATo JELLY-Peel The potatoes, and
CRATE them to fine pulp, throw this into a
pan of water, end stir it we'll then into fine
sieve, and collect tina! which passes through
into basin let i. Stand and in few min
u'es the s'archy matter will be deposited,
from which the waller may be poured of:
Now stir up the starch from the bottom Of
the basin. and add boiling water, (be certain
that it quite boiIs, and it will pass into
beautiful jelly, which has only to be flavor
ed with sugar, nutmeg, and wine, to fit it
for table
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

A Frenchman was once at party, when
during play he pn. his arm round the was,
Of one Of the girls. "Be easy!" exclaimed
she, turning round. Mislaking her excla-
nation for the French word basier kiss me- J
he commenced kissing her, TO the grea,
mir,h Of the company.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

Eight persons applied to q tavern-keeper
TO know wha, he would furnish them DIM
ner for as many days as they could be diff
feren,ly arranged a. the same table. He said
"two hundred doIIars;' but after month
they relieved his distress at perceiving his
error, and threw up the bargain rather than
ruin him. ]. would have taken 10 years
and II days to have completed it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

"See there 20 exclaimed returned Irish
soldier, to gaping crowd, as he exhibited
with some pride his tall hat with a bulle,
hole in it. "Look at ,ha. hole, will you ;
You see that if it had been a low crowned
hat should have been killed outright !"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

PRovERns.-Speaking wi.hou, thinking,
is like shooting without taking aim. Idle
ness buries man alive. The best throw
with the dice, is to throw them away. A
woman and glass are never out Of danger.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

"Scieni6c farming is the ascer,aining Of
what substances The plants you wish to raise
are made, which Of these substances are
wanting in your land, aud what manures
will supply them.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

A merry bachelor says that wives who
are good needle-women, are like the enemy
spoken of in the parable: they SOW tares
while the husbandmen sleep.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

Barnum has recently enriched his museum
with q lock Of hair from the head of steam
ooat navigation, also blush from the face
'f the earth, and ten yards Of equinoc,ial
inc
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
BY E. WELLS, JR.
DIT o r Nd PR OP r E Il r.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

For one year, if paid within six months. $l.5O
&c '' ifnot paid within six months, zoo
ADvERTIsEMENTs.-Sl per square tor three inser-
tons-l2 lines of small type or IA of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
sequent insertion. If the number Of insertions be
not marked the advertisement it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly.
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

HoRRIp!-A mans wedding day is called
his 'sbridsl dav." Some one says it ough,
to be written bride.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

'lf five and half yards make Pole"
asks Punch, "wha. will make Hungarian"
Kossuth answers-"A league"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-02-04

The want Of due consideration is the
cause Of nearly all the unhappiness man
brings upon himself,
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
Cotton Gin Mandatory.

N H subscriber would respectfully inform
Il the planters, and community generally, that
he has established shop in Washington, Hemp
stead county, Arkansas, for the purpose of carry
ing on the manufacture of Cotton Gins; and be-
ing amply supplied with material of the very
best quality, and having been for several years
past, actively employed with the late Joseph R.
Crosby, whose skill and reputation as a Superior
Gin builder is acknowledged by all, he fiatters
himself that he is fully competent to manufac-
ture such Gins as must perform equal to those of
any other manufacturer in the southern country.
Every new Gin will be fully guaranteed, and
repairs on old Gins carefully and faithfully execut-
ed. NJ. NJ. WYATT
Washington. Dec. 90, 1852. 5z:tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

IMPORTANT DIsCovERY-Here is dis
covery, said to, be made by professional
gentleman Of New York, which he thinks
"bids fair to restore health to many who are
now in want of it." We copy from the
Courier and Enquirer:
Sulzer observed, that when two pieces of
metal of different kinds, as copper and zinc,
are placed one above and another beneath
the tongue, as often as the projecting ends
are brought into contact, remarkable me-
tallic taste is perceived. This led to what
is called voltaic electricity, and also to the
galvanic rings, the efficacy of which per-
haps many of your readers are aware Of
The important discovery is this: IF a
cylindrical piece OF zinc is placed near the
top of broom-handle, and another about
fifteen inches below, connection being made
between the two by means of wire per-
son taking hold of the top piece with the right
hand while the left is placed on the copper
or lower piece forms voltaic circle, which
becomes powerful the more the broom is
used. The hands must be without gloves
SO that tie metals are in contact, and the
windows Of the room should be open when
the broom is used, so as to admit the air
freely.
The discovery is Invaluable to females in
a weak state for want of active life, and for
males it can be applied to axe handles.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
WASHINGTON
FEMALE SEMINARY.

THE Ninth Session of the Washington Fe-
l. male Seminary VIII commence On the 18th
September next.
AS this Institution is now about TO enter upon
the 5th year of its existence. the Principal avails
himselfof the occasion TO repeat his assurances,
that every facility, which permanence, liberal
expenditure, and well-quaiiied corps of teachers
can afford, will bc extended to those desirous Of
receiving thorough and accomplished education.
IL is believed that institution in the State offers
superior advantages in all that constitutes we'll
regulated and fiourishing School for YOUNG LADIES
Its favorable locationits spacious and convenient
buidngs,-its supply of apparatus for the illustra
ton of the Sciences-its facilities in the depart
ment of Music and other accomplishments its
teachers possessed of long experience offer advan-
tages for the education of young ladies seldom
found united in the South West.
The Principal DESIRES also to announce that his
connection with the Male Seminary has been dis
solved and that his entire time will be devoted as
heretofore, TO the interests of the Female School
aided in every department by ladies of undoubted
ability and experience.
1t will be noticed that the Fall session will
commence on the 2nd Monday of September next,
instead OF the Bird Mon. as heretofore announced.
The terms viii continue the same and it will
be understood that bills not Paid at the end of the
viii bear the rate Of interest usually char
ed.
s. L. SLACK, A. NJ, Principal
Washington, June %, 1852. 25-2m.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

Commissioner, who urges the benefits that
will accrue from them both to the particular
States and to the General Government. He
shows that in Illinois lands which had re-
manned unsold for many years have been
eagerly sought at the enhanced minimum
since the grant for the Mobile and Chicago
Railroad. He dwells especially on the ex-
peaiency of making grants to States west of
the Mississippi, to California and to the
Territories OF Utah and Oregon. He con-
ceives that if this policy be pursued with a
liberal hand, "many now living will see the
waters of the Atlantic and Pacific brought
within few days travel of each other.'
Referring to Louisiana, the report states
that about 100000 acres-much of which
is inferior-will remain to the United States
after deducting all the swamp and overfowed
lands granted to the States; and it is recon-
mended that this quantity be ceded to the
State in aid of constructing levees and
drains
The Commissioner concludes with a re-
capitulation of the various duties now devolv-
ing upon the General Land Office; Indirect
ly exhibiting the extraordinary growth and
expansion of our public land system, and the
arduous labors and responsibilities of those
engaged in its direction.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The STEAMER CLEOPATRA BURNT.-The
steamer Cleopatra, Capt Ross, from Black
river for this port, having on board a cargo
Of 9l4 bales of cotton, took fire on Monday
night, the 9TH inst when about six miles be-
low Trinity, and was totally destroyed. A
small portion Of the cotton will be saved.
The fire originated in the wood racks near
the boilers from which it reached the cotton,
and Gas we learn from the piloD it was with
great difficulty the boat was ran on to the
bank. All the books and papers of the boat
were lost, as also were the baggage and
effects Of the crew.
Robert Ross, aged about seventeen years,
son of the captain, perished on the burning
boat. He, had been sick for several days
and occupied a state-room in the lady cab
in. He was unable to help himself, ard the
rapidity with which the fire spread prevent
ed any others from going to his rescue. A
fireman is also missing, supposed to kave
been burned or drowned
". o. Picayuaae.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

Mr.. Grund, an able and distinguished
Democrat. who writes Washington letters
for the Baltimore Sun, says under date of
the 1st inst:
Mr.. Fillmore will retire to private life
with the respect and good wishes Of the
country He has, as an Executive officer,
done his duty at a period when, but for his
energy and fidelity to the Constitution, the
harmony which now prevails between differ
ent sections of the Union might have been
seriously interrupted. He restored peace
and quiet, and thereby laid the foundation
for further advancement in all the COM
mercial. manufacturing, and agricultural pur-
suits. One may seriously differ from Mr.
Fillmore in regard to some measures OF IN
ternal or external policy, but common sense
and candor compel one to admit that his Ad-
ministration has been eminently prosperous,
and many of his measures signallzed by
great moderation and wisdom. "'Tis not
for mortals to command success ; let us de-
termine to deserve it ~
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The expenses of governing New Mexico
are about one million of dollars; the whole
amount of property, real and personal, in
the Territory is, by the last census, valued
at $2,700,000. AT this rate, your Canton
Company is worth more than the whole
Territory of New Mexico, with its 10000
Pueblo Indians. The whole of New Mex
leo would not sell under the hammer, for
the sum it costs the United State per- an
muns to maintain it. So says the Demo-
cratic Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

a SECRET WELL KEPT.-The revelation
in President Filmore's message of the fact
that Great Britain and France had, early
in the present year, invited the Government
of the United States to join In a tripartite
convention, disclaiming now, and for the flu
ture, all attempts to obtain possession of
Cuba, took every one by surprise. That a
secret of so much moment should remain a
secret for SO many months, is a marvel in
this age Of prying speculation and ingenious
newsmongerlng.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The Stockton (Cala.) Journal says that
Messrs. Peterson & Co., have arrived in
San Joaquin county with 1900 head of
sheep, which they offer for sale at from $l3
to $l7 per head. They also brought 800
head of good American work oxen, together
with IL large wagons. They offer the wag-
ons at $500 a piece. They brought freight
to Salt Lake City at 12 10 cents per pound
and cleared $4,000 by the operation.
A wagon and one yoke of oxen were sold
in Stockton for $500, and another team of
two yoke for 500. Property of this de-
scription commands high price.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The New York Mirror publishes the
Presidents Letter to Mr.. MAXWELL, with
the following comment:
The above decided and emphatic letter
exhibits more of the spirit Of the Ruler than
anything that has emanated from the White
House since the days of Gen. Jackson. The
bold position taken by President Fillmore,
and his manly way of announcing it, will
meet with a warm response by nineteen
twentieths of our ctizens-by all, in fact,
who are not openly or secretly interested in
flibuster plots and movements against the
island of Cuba; or so eaten up by the rust of
partizan malice that they can only utter their
stereotyped denunciations of every act and
measure put forth by the Wing administers
ton
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

DoN'T WANT rT.-The Charleston Mer-
curry comes out in vigorous article III op-
position to the acquisition of Cuba on any
pretence or under any circumstances by the
United States. The Mercury argues that
did we get possession of it with or without
war with Spain. it would only renew the
anti-slavery crusade against the South at
home, and be the means moreover of max
ing Cuba ITSELF free State, in which case
the editor thinks its condition, in most re-
spects, would be worse than it now is
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
LIVERY STABLE.

THE undersigned have openeda ~
l. LIVERY STABLE at the Brick 81 I-,>E
Office, and are prepared to accom- SIX N
modate travellers and all Others by -A-Ie-
the feed day, week or month, being determined
to merit a liberal share of patronage; no pains will
be spared to give full satisfaction. They are pre-
pared with good Stables, plenty of provender, and
persons putting their horses up with us may be
assured that they will be attended to.
The Country people coming to Town will save
money by leaving their horses with us; have them
watered and fed for 2 BITS, rather than to hunt
hitching place, have their Brides broken and
sometimes, have to walk home.
COX & NORTON.
Washington Dec 90, 1852. J2-3m
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29


YNHFS dav came the said Libellant by his So
a iicitor aud iies his libel herein duly sworn
to, the object of which is to obtain divorce from
the bonds of matEmony now existing between
him and the said defendant, and the said ibellant
having also filed affidavit that the said defend
ant is nonresident of the State of Arkansas
1t is therefore ordered that the said defendant be
notified of the tendency, nature and object of this
suit, and that unless she shall be and appear be-
fore the Hampstead Circuit Court in Chancery
sitting or before the third day of the next term
thereof, at the Court House III said County, to be
holden on the seventh Monday after the fourth
Monday of March, A. D. 1853, and plead, answer
or demur to said libel the same will be taken for
confessed, and decree accordingly. And it is
further ordered that copy of this order be pub
lshed in the washington Telegraph newspa-
per published in the State of Arkansas, for two
weeks successively, the last insertion to be at
least four weeks before the commencement of the
said next term of said Circuit Court and that the
same when so published, be taken and deemed
sufficient notice TO said defendant of the nature,
object and pendency of this suit
S. I. SANDERS, Clerk.
A true copy, from the record.
Test s. L. SANDERS Clerk.
December s, 1852, 49-2w.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The seminary at Richmondville, n. Y,
was totally destroyed by fire on the morning
of the llth inst. The pupils, numbering
over 300, were asleep when the fire broke
out. but succeeded in escaping with their
clothes. Loss about $4,000 which is COW
cred by insurance.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
TO all Whom it rnay Concern.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that shall
lN apply to the Hon. Commissioners of Pensions
at Washington, d. c. for duplicate certificate OF
location for 100 acres of Land, which was award
ed to me by the department, and certificate is
sued on or about the 18th of August 1913, No.
23.272, which said certificate has been lost or de-
stroyed HARDY c. CROSNOE.
Novum5er 3d. 1852. 44-6w
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
TAKE NOTICE.

TNHAT / shall apply to the Probate Court in
Il for the comfy of Hampstead, in the State Of
Arkansas. at the Next January term thereof A.
ID, 1853 for order to sell the West half of the
North East quarter Of section Six, in township ten
South of Range twenty seven West belonging to
the estate of JAMES FURNACE, to pay the debts
against said Estate.
JAS. S. DOLLARHIDE. .4dm'r of
the Estate Of James Ia'nage decd.
NouemJer Is, 1852. 46-3w.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

DANIEL Z. WILLIAMS will serve all those
IL who desire his services as Land Agent IN
the Red River Land District; will attend prompt
lv to paving taxes redeening forfeited lands, To-
eating land warrants &c. Persons wishing their
lands properly described, can get plat OF their
lands and true description for a small fee; will
also draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills OF sale,
articles of agreement, Sc, &c His experience
in this kind of business, prompts him to the be-
lief that he can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 20, 1880. 7tt
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

NNHE copartneIship existing between the I'M
i dersigned in ghe Drug & Book business is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those
indebted to the concern are requested to come
forward and settle up Immediately. Dr. r. p.
Williams will continue the Drug & Book business
at the old stand
ptt. r. p. WILLIAMS.
c. X. WIITER.
Feb %, 1852 9
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

Arrangements to erect monument to
the memory of Daniel Webster are going
on in Boston. $150,000 have already been
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The Washington Monument has attained
a height of one hundred and twenty-four
feet. 100000 have been collected, all
but 10000 of which have been expended
100000 more are needed for its compile
ton. The recent collections amount to
about $4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
COT TON GINS.

TIME undersigned has on hand lot of superior
4 Gin stands of various sizes and patterns
made of the best material and on the most ap-
proved plan, which he will fully guarantee, and
sell on more accommodating terms than they
have ever heretofore been offered
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington, June 10. 1850. 2i:tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

TNHIS day come the complanants, by Solicitors,
l. Pike & Cummins, aud file their bill in this
case, the object thereof is to foreclose a certain
mortgage on lands and negroes. executed by said
Fleetwood Herndon to Henry l.. Biscoe, Sandord
c. Faulkner, George Hill, John Drennen and Eb-
enezer Waiter Trustees Of said Bank and prede
cessors of said compiainants in said trust and it
appearing by affidavit annexed to said bill, that
the defendant Fleetwood Herndon, is non-resi-
dent of this State; 1t is therefore, on motion of
complainants. oreered, that notice be given said
nonresident defendants by publication OF this or
der in the "Washngton Telegraph a newspaper
published in this State, Tor the number Of times
and within the time prescribed by law, that unless
they appear before the Court here on or before tine
fourth day of next term hereof, to be holden at the
Court House in the town of Lewisville, in the
county of Lafayette, OH the 9TH Monday after the
fourth Monday of March next, and then there
plead, answer or demur TO said bill, the same will
be taken as confessed, and decree accordingly.
A. BYRNE, Clerk.
A true copy from the record
Attest: A. BYRNE, Clerk
December s, 1852. 49-2w
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
LATE ARFgEVA AIS.

y ECEIVED per Steamer FRANCES JONES. OF
III Consignment.
1900 lbs Bacon sides, 10 bbls Molasses,
ZOO 8 shoulders, Sugar,
DO bbls fresh st. Louis Flour, Coffee.
10 q" Rectifed Whiskey, Candles.
Old family Rye = Brandy Cherries,
1 s. New York Gin, Pickles.
or. Casks Cognac Brandy, Tomato Ketchup,
half bbls sup'r Whiskey, Pepper sauce,
80 Sacks Salt, Curaco,
10 kegsNais, Lemon Syrup,
10 boxes Tobacco. Annsette,
1000 Regalia Cigars, Snuff,
5000 Cuba Skies, Candles, &c.
All Of which will be Sold low for cash only
SAM'L c. WHEAT.
LIpper Lending
Faltoa October %. 1852 43-ti
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
JUST ISSUED.
A Magnificent Portrait of
k.NssrS AZ JACK SON.

Engraued 6y I. b. WEIGH, Esq, ajler tie origiaa!
port,aa painted By I. SaHy, Esq.
This Portrait Will be match Tor Washington,
and is in every respect as we'll got up.
Price So 90 per copy. Address above.
NoUen!6er 24. 1852. Al
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
TEACHER WANTED.

TNHERE is a vacancy in the Washington Male
i Seminary a gentleman well qualified to
teach the branches usually taught in an academy,
can find employment by addressing the under
signed. S. Z. SANDERS, Sec'y
to tie Board Of Trustees,
Washington .Arks.
Washington, June 80, 1852 26--tf.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

Under the caption of 1.-THE Mecca of the
18th Century" the New York Herald pub
fishes long list of arrivals at Concord, n.
H., from other States since the 18th of No
vember.