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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

ITNHE academic exercises of this institution will
Il be resumed on Monday, the 18th of Septem-
Der next, and the Trustees take this mode of an
nouncing to the public, that the school has been
thoroughly, and they hope, satisfactorily georgian
lied. They offer to parents an opportunity of hav-
ing their daughters4instructed in all the branches
of an English education, together with Music,
Drawing, and the modern foreign languages, on
more reasonable terms than is afforded by any
similar institution in this section of the country
In addition to its cheapness, the Seminary pos
sesses the advantage of beautiful and healthy
location on the banks of the ST. Marys river, far
removed from any of those disturbing influences
which are the adjuncts of academies of learning
in the cities. 1t is convenient to the Methodist,
Episcopalian, and Roman Catholic churches, and
e-sy of access from the adjoining counties, Balti-
more and the District of Columbia. These advan-
tages, together with the well known and tried abl
ty of the officers and teachers, warrant the Trus-
tees in recommending it confidently to the public.
At the recent annual meeting of the Trustees,
the following officers and teachers were elected
for the ensuing term
Miss Eliza Gillespie, Principal;
Miss Emma Harlan, Vice Principal;
Miss G. ]. Gambler, Assistant Teacher;
Mr.. William Biscoe, Steward
Mr.. John w. Bennett, Treasurer.
The Trustees entertain sincere hope that the
liberality of the State in endowing this school,
and the efforts which they have made to render it
beneficial to the community, will be duly appre-
ciated by the public. By order,
C. COMBS. Chairman
of Board of Trustees.
Aug 49, 1S52-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

Two MEN DRowNED.-Captain BURTIN Nor
RIs, and sailor, of Laurel, Delaware, were
drowned at landing few miles above Benedict,
on the Patuxent river, on the 4th instant. They
had taken small boat to carry out an anchor,
and when short distance from the shore the boat
was capsiZed. Neither of them could swim, and
such was their CONSERVATION, that although there
was perfect calm, they permitted the boat to
float from them, and seized boy who was with
them, and all sank together. The boy, who was
an expert swimmer, fortunately disengaged him
self and swan to the shore. The scene is descrb-
ed as most heart rending, and it is rendered the
more painful from the fact that the unfortunate
men might have been saved but for the timidity of
a man who was near the spot in a boat-but who
turned away after getting within few yards of
them. for fear the drowning men might overturn
his boat. 1t is said the men entreated him in the
most piteous manner to come to them, one begging
to be saved for the sake his wife and three chill
dren. We cannot venture to speak of the conduct
of the individual who could thus shrink from the
duty of saving the lives of two fellow beings. We
hope for the sake of humanity, that there are some
extenuating circumstances connected with this
case.
The papers had occasion few days agoto speak,
in connection with the burning of the steamer
Henry Clay, of the Importance oflearning to swim
Many men who could not swim were drowned on
that occasion, whilst boys who had learned this
useful science, easily saved themselves. Here is
another proof of its importance. Two men VINO
had for years been almost daily engaged in boats,
had failed to acquire the simple art OF sustaining
themselves upon the bosom of the waters. Their
sad end may be a warning to others.-Juarlboro
Gnzetfe s.,.a# ...i...e.f
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Aug. IA, 1852

GRAIN.-Wheat-The receipts of Wheat this
week have been small, and there being good de-
mand from millers, and some also from shippers,
prices became very firm. On Monday the sales
of good to prime reds were at 84ao7 cts, and of
white at IS and 80 cents. On Wednesday prices
advanced little; the sales of good to prime reds
being made at sass and 80 cents and white at
|8S IS cents. To-day the sales are making at
Sass cts. for good to prime reds s9a93 cts for
white and 80 81 cents for family -four white.
Many parcels received contain a good deal of
smut and other impurities, and sell at 60a75 cts.
as in quality.
Cor1,-Corn has been very scarce this week,
and being wanted for shipment, prices f1uctuated.
To-day the rates are 60a6l cents for white, anu
60a62 cents for yellow, with no very active de-
mand.
Oats-Sales throughout the week at 2sa33 cts.
for good to prime lots.
Clorerseed- is some inquiry for small lots,
which sell at S4.75aS5 for prime.
GuANo.-The cargo price of Peruvian is SAG 20
per ton of 2,240 lbs. The rates from stores are
as follows:
Peruvian, to 10 tons, S43; lotto so tons, $40 so
so tons and upwards, S41. so; Patagonian, No. 9,
l to 10 tons, S29; 10 to so tons, S27; do. No. g.
10 10 tons, 90; 10 to so tons, S22. Sales also
of Mexican at S25-all per ton of 5000 lbs.
ToBAcco.-The Tobacco market this week pre-
sents no new feature. The activity which has
prevailed for several weeks past still cohtinues,
the commoner sorts of Maryland being more in
quired for than other descriptions. We continue
to quote
Gro md leaf So 5Oa7 so; Frosted 50 75a3; in
ferior So a a; good common 81 50 5; brown
Sc so 7 so, and fine brown IS 9.
Tobacco from the upper parts of Maryland sells
freely as fast as received at about former prices,
which are we'll maintained. We quote
Tips or tails at s3a5; ground leaf SIS; spanged
SSa13; and yellow Sl0a20.
We note sales of 400 hhds. Ohio reds at 81 a
$3.50.
The inspections of the week are 1927 hhds Ma
land, $50 hhds. Ohio, and hhds Ky.,-total
1921 hhds.
The total inspections this year are "a ,24O hhds
against IS ,495 hhds to the same period last year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
THE NORTHERN Powers AND FRANCE.

THE NORTHERN Powers AND FRANCE.
The lates. foreign advices state tina, very
important treaty has been signed, ratified
and exchanged between the Emperors of
Russia and Austria and the King of Prussia,
on the subject of the even,uality Of the es-
tablishmen. of an elective or an hereditary
empire in France. This treaty is dated May
2Oth, 1852, and declares that, in case Louis
Napoleon should gel himself elected by uni
versal suffrage as Emperor Of France for life,
the Powers will not recognize The new En-
peror, and they will consult as 10 The ulle-
rior measures which they may think it ne
cessarry TO take in case popular or military
movement should overturn The government
Of Louis Napoleon or simply in case of
the death Of the President, the Powers bind
themselves to aid and favor the restoration
of The legitimate heir Of the Crown; and, in
the sequel, they will recognize no other
dynasty but that Of the Bourbons, and no
other claimants but Count de ChamboId.-
10 acting thus, the Powers protest against
the impusaion of rushing to attack the in
dependence Of France; and they say that
she is free 10 organize her internal govern
ment as she chooses, but the recognition Of
legitimate and hereditary royalty interests
all European States, and the right and duty
devoIve upon the sovereigns Of defending
that principle, and assisting it to triumph.
The London Times does not credit the
au'her'icity of This imporlar. document, for
reasons growing mainly out of the improba-
bli'y tina. these three powers would pu. al
hazard the peace Of Europe for such cause.
St'Il the treaty as published by The London
Chronicle, has all the marks of being genu-
inc, and, under the circumstances, its exis-
tence does not seem improba be.-Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR occurred in
Port Tobacco on Saturday nigh. last, which
may result. in the death of valuable negro
belonging to Mr.. P. DAVIS Of this place.
While patrol party under Mr.. JAMES AD-
ANS, ST., o Constable, were going around
the village, between The hours of 9 and 10
on the night mentioned, to see that negroes
from the country had left and those belong
ing in the village were at home, they saw
negro passing along the street, and COM
handed him to stop. The negro ran and
the party pursued him. After long chase
he was over.aken, just as he was in The act
Of Humping fence, when Mr.. JAMES AD-
ANS, Jr., who was, we understand, little
ahead Of the rest Of the party, struck at the
negro with stick or cane, which had been
taken from another negro early in the night.
The blow unfortunately fell with consider
able force upon the forehead of the negro,
causing dangerous wound. The fellow
afterwards walked home, and it was thought
no very serious injury had been done him,
bu, in the course Of the nigh. he was taken
with spasms, and several physicians were
sen. for who are yet attending him. His
case is considered very critical one, and
indeed hopeless.
There has yet been no legal investigation
Of this affair, and wha. we have stated we
gather from different individuals.
We do not intend at this time making
any comments with reference to this affair;
but there is one practice against which
we beg leave to enter our protest: it is tina.
Of conslables summoning or suffering half
grown boys and indiscreet persons o. 60
with them on patrol duty. As long as they
DO this bu. little good may be expected from
that wholesome and necessary regulation Of
ell southern villages. 1t is folly TO talk Of
keeping negroes in place when any little up
start or "fas." boy is allowed to chas,ise
them, no matter under what circumstances.
We have no doub. this unfortunate affair, if
fully investigated, would prove the absolute
necessity of forbdding boys hereafter going
with patrol parties, as we understand nearly
every boy in the village was out on The &C.
casion referred to.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

: Row AN NEwpoRT.-On Monday of last week
the Ocean House at Newport was the scene of
an outrageous assault upon southern gentleman,
ment.
1t appears that the gentleman, MIR. Y. of Mis-
sissippi, was helping lady to dish at dinner on
Sunday. when one of the walters desired to take
it from him. 1t was extremely difficult to obtain
ANYTHING to eat, and the gentleman in question re-
fused to give it up, especially as he had not help
ed himself. The waiter persisted, and was exceed
lngly insolent in his manner, whereupon Mr.. Y.
took a case knife and cut him about the face
The waiter was carried out, and the gentleman re-
sumed his dinner.
There was no disturbance about the matter
until next morning. Mr.. Y. went down to break
fast, and anticipating an attack, armed himself.
He called for his breakfast and while waiting for
it, he perceived movement on the part of wait
ers, who approached him banded in circle. Mr..
Y. Immediately arose from his seat, drew two
pistols, which he held in either hand, and waited
for the attack. About 100 men surrounded him,
and would have unhesitatingly crushed him had
it not been for bis GOODNESS in retaining his fire,
and threatening to kill the first man who came
within five PAGES. He thus kept them at bay.
until number of southerners (among whom we
noticed COL C. of Louisville, Lieut. NJ of the ma
" W
came to the rescue. With great difficulty, and
after several knockdowns, the walters were ex-
PEELED from the room. Mr.. Y. was taken to his
room by his friends. He was uninjured, save a
wound in the forefnger. Great alarm prevailed
among the ladies, and for while ssHigh Life Be-
low Stairs" had the sway.
Mr.. Y. was urgently requested to leave with
his family, as there was every chance for another
attack, which must have ended in great bloodshed.
He left on Tuesday, accompanied by at least fifty
friends, and hundreds of southerners who could
not leave with him, have determined to leave to-
day, [10th.]
Thus much for order and comfort here. IF
gentlemen are to be thus treated, it would DO well
to remain at home Tribune.
The gentleman referred to above was Mr.. E.
M. Yerger, of Mississippi. Another account of
the affair states that the monsters engaged in the
attack were negroes. -aaa,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

TTNHE Forty-Fifth Annual Session will begin on
Il THURSDAY. October 18th, 1852, and end
on the lst of March, 1853.
Principles and Practice of Surgery and Clinical
Surgery, Nathan X. Smith. NJ. ID,
Chemistry and Pharmacy, William E. A. Akin,
VI. d.
PRINCIPLES and Practice of Medicine and Clint
cal Medicine, Samuel Chew, M. d.
Anatomy and Physiology, Joseph Roby, NJ. D.
Obstetrics, Richard II. Thomas, M. D.
Maera Nledica Therapeutics and Pathology,
George w. Mi,enberger, NJ. d.
Practical Anatomy, Berwick B. Smith, M. d.
Fees for the full Course, $50; Demonstrators
Fee SIO Matricuation, SIS; Graduation, $50.
For purposes of Clinical Instruction the Facul-
ty have at their command the Baltimore Infrma~
ry," on the same street with the University, and
in its immediate neighborhood containing hum
bred and eighty beds, belonging to the University,
and managed and attended entirely by the Faculty.
This Institution is devoted to the reception and
treatment of those forms of disease which furnish
the most useful and profitable subjects for clinical
observation. An addition is to be made during the
present summer, which will materially increase it's,
and advantages. 1t is open to all
Matricuates of the School throughout the ear.
without fee.
Anatomical Material is abundant and cheap
Expenses of living, in Baltimore, as low as in any
Atlantic city.
WILLIAM E. A. AKIN, M. D., Dean.
Baltimore, July %, 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

NORTH CAROLINA ELEc TIoN.-In all but
II counties Of North Carolina the vote
stands, Reid, Democrat, 34,5 |; Kerr, Wing,
29,330. Reid's majority, $751;. Reid's
gain S61.
In the Senate the Democratic majority
will be g. In the House of Commons so
far, 81 Wings and SIS Democrats are elect
ed, leaving a Wing counties 10 be heard
from. The Wings will certainly have 2
majority on joint ballot.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
WEDNESDAY. MORNING, AUG. Is, 1855

THE CHoLERA.-In view Of the fact that
the Cholera is spreading rapidly over the
country, it behooves our citizens TO use every
precauton to prevent this dreadful disease
visiting our county. We can recommend
no better mode Of keeping i. off than care
fulness in diet, and thorough eradication,
from the vicinity Of dwellings, Of every
thing offensive or which may become so.
These precautions together with a free use
Of lime wherever foul or impure air may be
will 60 far, no. only to keep
off Cholera, but other diseases TO which we
are liable a. this season Of the year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
ID / E d.

At his residence, near Piney Church, on the Sd
instant, Mr.. BERNARD H. BERRY,, in the
28th year of his age, after an illness of about six
days.
Mr.. Berry leaves family to mourn their loss
He was kind and affectionate husband, and
could the prayers of his family have prevailed,
his life would have been spared much longer
During his illness he was not known to murmur or
complain, but appeared willing to meet the mes
of his redeemer. H.
Died suddenly, at his residence in Salem, In
this county, on Friday night last, MIR. MICHAEL
MARTIN, aged 55 years.
Died suddenly, at his residence, near Salem on
Sunday evening last. about O'Clock. Mr.. WILL
LIAM MORRIS, in the seth year of his age.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER !-Imporiant to
Dypepiics. J. S Ho0GnToN's PEpsiN, The
True Digestive Fluid or Gastric Juice prepared from
Rennet, or the fourth stomach of the OK, after d.
reciions of Baron Lebig, the great Physiological
Chemist, by J. S. Houghton, M. D., Philadelphia.
This is truly wonderful remedy for Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver Complaint, Consipa-
ton and Debility, curing after Natures method
by Natures own agent, the Gastric Juice. Pam
phlets 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, 1852-08-18

In the matter of the Peti-)
ton for the division of the In the Circuit
Real Estate of Priscilla E. Court for Charles
Keech. deceased, }County.
nRDERED by the Court, that the several
~ sales made by the Commissioners in this case,
and reported to this Court, be and the same are
hereby ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shewn on or before the fourth
Monday in October next; provided copy of this
order be inserted in the Port Tobacco Times
newspaper, once in each of three successive
weeks, before said fourth Monday in October.
PETER W. GRAIN.
August 4th, 1852.
True copy-Test:
JOSEPH STEWART, Clerk
of Circuit Court for Charles County.
Aug. 10, 1852
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

SPONTANEOUS PRODUCE OF WHEAT
The Spartanburg "Carolina Spartan" has
been furnished with The following sta,emen,
by Mr.. Wyatt Lipscomb, a highly respect
able citizen of tina. district, under whose
personal observation the subjoned facts &C.
Cured:
10 lS49, parcel of ground, about 6 acres,
was sowed in wheat which was DESTROYED
by rust and was not resped. 10 1850, the
ground was not cultivated. In 1851, The
ground was cultivated in corn, and harves.
of that grain was reaped. In 1852, volun-
teer wheat was discovered, which was sup
posed to be cheat, but was suffered to grow
up and mature. 1t turned GU, to be excel
lent wheat, and the crop was leaped, pro-
ducing "a ga bushs. Of wheat from six acres
Of ground. This was indeed an ex.raordi-
nary circumstance in agricultural expert
ence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

We learn from the Beacon tia, ST. Mary's
County Circui. Court adjourned on Satur-
day, the 9Th inst, to NEE. again on the fourth
Monday in November The adjourned
term is owing to the fact Of there being a
number of cases upon the docket in which
his Honor Judge GRAIN is unable to sit, he
having been employed in them IS counsel
previous 10 his elevation to the bench. The
Constitution authorizing The members Of the
bar to select person 10 act as Judge in such
cases, they have unanimously made choice
Of Gen. THoMAs F. BOWIE, Who has con-
sented 10 serve.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
ST. MARY's CoUNTY.-The Leonard.ow
Beacon has the following:

ST. MARY's CoUNTY.-The Leonard.own
Beacon has the following:
Quail-The present has been most un-
propi'ious season for The breeding of these
birds, and The prospect is tina. we shall have
but ll,le sport from tina. source during the
coming fall. Although we have observed a
considerable number of old birds in our rab-
biting rambles about the nejghborhood, we
have no. met with single brood Of young
ones. The numerous heavy falls of rain
which we have had since June have Destroy
ed The most of them, we fear.
Hailstorm.-A very severe hailstorm
passed over portion Of Medley's Neck on
las. Monday evening, doing much damage
to the Corn and Tobacco in its progress
The wind was exceedingly heavy-a good
deal of fencing was blown down and much
Of the Corn broken off or laid fla, to the
ground. Fortunately, however, the storm
passed in a very narrow current.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE, FOR SEPTEMBER.
We never take up "Graham' that we do not
feel thrill of pleasure at the idea that we
are going to enjoy something rich, and never
have we failed to realize our expectations.
Graham is we'll supported bu. not more
literally than he deserves.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

ABoL1TIoNIsT n oMINATIoNs.-The Alb
clifton Convention which met at Pitlsbnrg
on Wednesday nominated Hon. J. P. Hale,
for President, and Geo. w. Julian, Of In
diana, for Vice President.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

Benz. Hallowell, of Alexandra, will deli--
er the address before the Agricultural Soce-
~ Of Montgomery county, al Rockville, on
the 9Th oiSep,ember.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

"MuRRAIN."-This disease is prevailing
to grea. extent among the cattle in the vi
cinity Of Memphis, and they are dying off
by scores. Some planters have lost as ma
ny as seventy head in few days.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
NOTICE..

l. ed Overseer for the next year, for my farm
near Port Tobacco. One of sober, Industrious
habits, or one that can come well recommended
as good Farm Manager, ] will be glad to obtain,
and permanent and desirable situation will be
offered him. HENRY A NEALE.
Aug. is, 1S52-4t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

THE ENGLISH MIssIoN.-The National
IntelHgence- Of Wednesday states tina. Mr..
Lawrence, our Minister to Great Britain, has,
at his own urgent solicitation, been recalled,
and that the President has nominated Joseph
R. Ingersoll, of Pennsylvania, to that mis-
siop
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
FOR ALEXANDRIA.

THE SLOOP CHESTER, Capt. LACEY, will
l. make regular trips from Port Tobacco creek
to Alexandria, for the purpose Of carrying freight.
This vessel is in first rate sailing order. Her bur-
den is about thirty hundred. Persons wishing to
send freight will please apply on board, or to Mr.
JOSEPH |. LACEY, at Mr.. Davis Hotel.
Aug. Is, lS52-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18
A MoNsTER.-The Savannah Repubico

A MoNsrER.-The Savannah Republican
chronicles the capture Of a monster shark
off Tybee Island, on the 9Th, by some pilots.
II measured fifteen feet from the end Of it's
tail to the tip Of the nose, and when opened
i. was found to contain ten king crabs, sea
gull, and mans boot, with any quantity of
bones, resembling those Of human body.
It took seven men to haul and lash il TO The
gunnel Of the pilotboal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

THE SAFETY OF CAPT. MI 11.~The
National IntelHgencer, of Saturday, says that
news has been received at the War Depart
ment Of the safety Of Captain Marcy and
his company.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

An extract Of a letter dated Pai.s, Peru,
July %, says :-"M. Larrsusga, bearer Of
dispatches from the Peruvian Charge in
Washington to his government, has srrived.
He had an interview with our project, Gen.
Vigil, who had given orders for The Vigil
Ian, TO proceed q, once to the Lobos Islands
and reinforce the steamer Rimar and brig
Gsmara, stationed on those islands"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-18

We slill have a continuation of rainy
weather, with but lille intermission, which
is greatly injuring the Tobacco and Corn
crops growing upon light soils.