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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

Mr.. Meagher appears to have gained the
admiration of all parties in New York, no
less by his personal qualities than by the
entire proprie,y modeslv Of demesnor which
he has observed. The New York Express
speaks of him in the following terms -
Meagher is manifes,ly gentleman and a
scholar, and, if unfortunate IN his own coun-
try, and an exile now in foreign land, he
is none the less worthy Of public esteem.-
He has the rare meri, Of modestv, and no
more Of the personal vanity about him. we
should Judge, than the humbIest and most
undis,inguished Of irishmen. For this we
have acquired an admiration Of the man
which The hot competition we have seen, Of
late, in the exiled- patriot business, could not
repress Perhaps no man has suffered more
for his country, in these latter days, than
this distinguished Irishman; yet no man has
been more careful to avoid the least suspi-
cion of making his misfortunes a pretex, for
professional begging.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
], J. SPEED. Eso.-Our DISTINGUISHED and

J. J. SPEED, Eso.-Our distinguished and
respected townsman,J J. Speed, Esq, (savs
the Baltimore Clipper was among those
who lost their lives on board the steamer
Henry Clay. His body has been found and
identified; so that there can no longer be a
doubt on the subject. Mr. Speed has lately
been confined bv severe indisposl,ion, and
went to New York for the benefit of his
health. He was on his return; and unfor-
tuna ,ely took passage in the Inflated steamer.
Mr. Speed represented the city Of Anna
polls in the House Of Delegates of Maryland,
at the session Of 1925, and he was an active.
intelligent and useful member. He subse-
ouenty removed TO Baltimore and pracliced
law with success Some years ago he was
a prominent candidate for NOMINATION bv the
Wing Convention, as Governor Of the State
In the monetary crises through which our
State has happily passed-and when appre-
tensions were entertained that The State debt
would be repudia,ed, Mr.. Speed stood con-
splcuous among those who insisted that the
States credi, should be sustained, and her
obligations be hnnorabIy fulfilled. In a
series of letters he gave bis opinions at large
upon this important subject; and these let
tiers were said 10 have revived confidence
among the creditors of Msrvland in Europe.
We regret bis un'imely death, and especi-
ally as it has been produced by the careless
ness or wantonness of those to whom his
safety was con6ded. He leaves numerous
connections and friends who will grieve at
| his fate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
COLLECTORS SALE.

IN virtue of an act of December session 1914,
l. chapter 236, section 4, [ have levied upon the
following tracts parts of tracts of land, lying and
being in Charles county for the amounts of State
Taxes and County Levy respectively due there
on, to wit: John E. Dement'S Heirs-'F Friendship
containing SO acres, and 1.-TWO Partners,' contain
ing 4S9 acres, more less taxes due for lS49,
$ll 20, for 1850, $40 II, for 1851, $ll 0s-total
$32 65;
find hareby giue notice, That the 26th day Of
AUGUST, instant, l shall expose the above named
and described lands to public sale, on the premises,
for cash, to the highest bidder, to satisfy the taxes
due thereon. Sale to commence at O'Clock Of
that day. JAMES M. BURCH,
Aug 4. 1S52-(Sl.S7.) Collector.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
COLLECTORS SALE.

l. chapter 2se, sec. a, have levied upon the fol-
lowing tracts parts of tracts Of land, lying and
being in Charles County, for the amount of State
Taxes and County Levy respectively due thereon,
to wit: James Valleys Heirs-'Fords Addition
containing 100 acres stephens Hope 80 acres
bachelors Forest 100 acres-'Berry's Delight
1850, S5.56-lS5l, S607-total S17.86;
find hereby gire notice, that on the 25th day of
AUGUST, instant, shall expose the above named
and described lands to public sale, the premises,
to the highest bidder for cash, to satisfy the taxes
due thereon. Sale to commence at IL o'clock Of
that day. JAMES M. BURCH,
Aug. 4, lS52-($TS1.( Collector.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
COLLECTORS SALE.

/ virtue of the act of December session 1874,
l. chapter 236, section A, | have levied upon the
following tract or parts of tracts of Land, lying
and being in Charles county, for the amount of
State tax and county levy respectively due thereon,
to wit: Benjamin Padgett-name unknown. con-
tanning 100 acres more or less; taxes due for l849,
2.a0, for 1850, sI.89, for 1851, s2O5-totai
5000;
find thereby gire notice, that on the 25th day Of
AUGUST shall expose the above named and des-
cribed lands to public sale, on the premises, for
cash, to the highest bidder, to satisfy the taxes
due thereon. Sale to commence at 4 O'Clock of
that day. JAMES M. BURCH.
Aug 4, 1952-S1.68. Collector.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

CHARLES COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
July term.-This Cour. adjourned over, on
on Friday last, till the 4.h Monday Of Octo-
Der next The Grand Jury was discharged
on Thursday and the Peti. Jury on Friday
the latter jury only will serve a. the ses-
sion in October.
The Adams Will case, noticed in our
last, owing to the jury being unable to sgree
upon . verdict, lies over for trial a. another
term.
Two negroes were indicted .. this term
for arson, one of them a negro man belong
ing to Major Ssoddert, and the other girl
owned by Mr. Samuel w. Adams. The
man was put upon trial and verdic, Of "no.
gully" rendered. The same evidence ap-
plying to the girl, Judge Grain ordered, a.
the request Of the States Attorney, a nozle
prosequi to be entered in her favor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

A SUICIDAL FAMILY.-We have already
chronicled the death by suicide, on the ooh,
of Mr.. Stephen Watkins, living near Damas-
Gus, in Montgomery county, by cutting his
throat with a razor. On the following
Thursday night his brother, William, al
tempted to commit suicide, but only infict-
ed upon his neck slight wound. 1t is not
q great while since the father, and also the
aunt of.hese young men adopted this means
of passing from the stage Of aclion.- Clip
Der
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

REAPING MACHINES IN ENGLAND-.A-
merican .Wodels-The ROYAL Agricultural
Society of England recently held al its an
nual exhibition a, Leves, when no less than
thirteen reapIbg machines were exhibited.
The late display Of the American reapers al
impetus TO the improvement of En- giIsh reap
ers. 1t is said the English ping machines
are for the most part mere reproductions of
the American machines. Husses's being ap-
paren,lv the favorlte, as it has great MANY
more imitators than McCormack's. The
machine which obtained he Socie,v's silver
medal IS one on Hussev'< model, improved
by GaIrer. The edges of HuSsev's cutters
are beveIled on both sides; Carrots improve
ment consists in beveling tile cutter on one
side only, which, cutting against keen
square edge guard of steel, similar to pair
Of shears, cuts crops Of any kind with pre-
cision and facility. Mr.. SamueIson, of Back
ing, has made some Improvements in Nc
Cormack's reaping machine. Instead of a
cutter in the shape Of straight saw, work
ing from side to side, the saw is cut into
projecting points, in zig-zag fashion, while
the fingers that seized the corn have been
made longer and pointed, and the fappers.
by which the corn is thrown into the ma
chine, can be made longer or shorter, as the
height of the corn requires. Mr.. CrossbiII
has improved Hussey's machine in The form
Of the knives and their action.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

A NEW THREsHING MAcH1NE.-Mr.
Palmer, of North Carolina, has invented a
exhibition in New ork. The editor ol
the Express, who witnessed trial of it on
Tuesday last, says:
|. threshed out with perfect cleanness
every kernel, so far as we could see, of eve
ry gram put into it, from the tiny timothy
sead TO the Long Island wheat, and we are
perfectly convinced that it is the bes, ma
chine of The kind we have ever seen. We
are assured tina. with four men to feed the
No. l, double machine, it can take one hun
dred cart loads of whea, in the morning. w.
ing in the sheaf, pass it through the lhresh-
er, separate every kernel from the straw,
winnow, clean, and pu, into bags 1900
bushels before sunset.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

CHANGING our eye over the Alexandra
.Age Of Saturday last, we met with the fol-
lowing paragraph.
"Mr. GEORGE RICHARDS, the Union Bal
lad Singer, Of Newtown, Charles county,
MARYLAND, expects to make his debut in the
musical world during the coming fall. He
Is said to be a singer of some note, and in
tends we understand, to make tour thro'
our principal cities. We hope the citizens
Of Al exandria may be favored by visi. from
Mr.. RICHARDS, and we have no doubt he
will NEE, with encouragement tina. will be
gratifying and pleasing to himself and
friends"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

ST.. MARY's INsTITuTE.-The distribu-
ton Of premiums will take place tomorrow
at this Institute, near Bryantown. We have
no doub. large number Of ladies and gen.
.lemen Of Charles and the adjoining counties
will be present to witness the ceremonies
Of presenting to the young ladies Of the In
s,,ute their respective awards Of merit. As
furnishing one Of the best and most economic
cal means Of educating young ladies, we
believe this institution is second to none in
the State, and the encouraging support which
it receives is but just return for The bene-
fits it confers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
COLLECTORS SALE.

TN virtue of the act of December session 1874,
l. chapter 1856, section A. have levied on the fol-
lowing tracts or parts of tracts of land, lying and
being in Charles county, for the amounts of State
Tax and County Levy respectively due thereon,
to wit Aquila NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. containing
100 acres, and sBerrys Hazard, containing 60
acres, less; taxes due for ls4s, IS "A, for
1850, S. Is, 1851, SIS 5S-total SIT Is;
find thereby gire notice, That on the 25th day of
AUGUST, instant, shall expose the above named
and described lands to public sale, on the premises,
for cash. to the highest bidder to satisfy the taxes
due thereon. Sale to commence at o'clock of
that day. JAMES M. BURCH,
Aug 4, lS52-(S1S7.) Collector.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

THE SMUT IN WHEAr-lrs PREvENrroN-As
we have had numerous representations of serious
injury from sn,,t to the wheat crop, in parts of
Virginia, the present season, we give the follow
ing upon the authority of Sir John Sinclair In
our next number shall treat the subject at
large, as 1t is one of great Importance. Sir John
Sinclair says:
s'lf the seed is fortified by solution of copper,
blue vitriol, that substance not only destroys
the termination of any smutty powder attached to
the grain, but likewise prevents its being attacked
through the root, by any other parasitical plant
that may be found in the soil and thus enables it
to escape other accidents or disorders to which
wheat is liable.
ssJMode of Using the Blue Titriol.-The mode of
using Blue Vitriol adopted by the gentleman who
gives the recipe is as follows .'Into quarts of
boiling water, he puts lb of blue vltriol and
while it is quite hot he mixes bushels of wheat
three hours adds the other three quarts and the
three bushels of wheat suffered to remain three
hours longer, or six hours in all, in the liquid.-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER !-Important to
Duspeptics.-Dr. J. S HoUGHToNs PEPsIN, The
True Digestive Fluid or Gastric Juice, prepared from
Rennet, or the fourth stomach of the OK after d.
rectons of Baron Liebg, the great Physiological
Chemist, by J. S. Houghton, M. D., Philadelphia
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 It's value,
furnished by agents gratis. See notice among the
medical advertisements,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-Quite a large
and enthusiastic meeting of the Democratic
party was held at the Court House, in this
village, OH Tuesday evening, the 9Th ult-
The meeting was addressed at considerable
length and with great ability by Hon. JOHN
T. SroDDERT, who is a most Jealous and
eloquent advocate Of the principles of the par
ty to which he belongs. He was followed
by WALTER MITCHELL, Esq, whose re-
marks were necessarily brief, owing to the
late hour in the evening at which the gen.
,Iemsn who preceded him descended from
the stand. MI. Mitchell fully endorsed the
sentiments and views of the first speaker,
and pledged his hearty support of The nom-
nees of The Democratic National Conven-
ton. Al the close of M. M.'s remarks the
meeting adjourned, giving three loud cheers
for PEARcE and KING.
Upon the adjournment of the Democratic
meeting, the Wings in the assembly called
vocifer ously for speech from Gen. THos.
F. Bowie. This gentleman took the stand
ond proposed 'tha. the meeting resolve il
self into q Committee Of the Whole for the
safety Of the Union" He briefly replied to
some Of the remarks Of Mr.. SToppERr, and
reiterated those which he delivered Q, the
Wing meeting on the 23d ul,., portion OF
which were published in our las! with The
proceedings Of that meeting. There was a
vein of good humor running through Gen
BowIE's remarks, which created consider
able laughter, and contributed no little to
the amusemen. and good feeling Of both
parties.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
FOR RENT.

TNHE subscriber will rent for the year 1853,
l. their farm in Pomonkey, now occupied by Dr.
GEO F. HARRIS. 1t has on it a commo-
TIf1 dious and comfortable DWELLING, and
I--lA all necessary Out-Houses. Also another
small Dwelling and good MILL, which will be
included. For terms apply to
ANN & N. B. HARMON.
July 2Sth, lS52-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

THE LIQUOR LAW IN RHODE ISLAND
According to the Providence Journal, the IL
ouor law of that State is producing very
good effects. ]. says the city has been We
~ quiet during the week, and the number
of arrests for drunkenness, end offences
growing out Of drunkenness, are much less
than usual.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
FIRST CL.4SS HOTEL-TERyuS S15O
DEP nav

THE subscriber, having recently become pro-
Il prietor of the FRANKLIN HOUSE, Chest
nut Street, between Sd and 4th. PHILADELPHIA,
and having REDUCED THE PRICE OF BOARD to $l.5O
per day, g yes notice that notwithstanding this
duction, he will still continue to keep FIRST
CLASS HOUSE.
The Franklin House has just undergone extend
ed alterations, and is now fitted up and refurnished
in superior style, for the reception of visitors. The
Lower Floor, formerly occupied by stores, is now
included in the HOTEL forming spacious Recep-
ton Room, Gentlemens Parlor, and Dining Room,
thereby allowing addition of thirty chambers and
several beautiful parlors, fronting Chestnut street.
The Rooms of this Hotel superior to most 9TH
ers, being constructed with acoves, forming paror
and bed-chamber attached, well-lighted and venti-
lated. The location is unsurpassed, either for bu-
siness pleasure
BEN. H. WOOLMAN, Prop'r,
Aug. 4, lSJ2-2m. Philadelphia.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION.

FREDERICK CITY, MD.
TNhe exercises Of this Institution will recon-
l. mence on the 1st Monday Of September.
TERMS OF BOARDERS.
Board and Tuition per annum, $4,000
Washing, Mending and other extras, 1900
Music on the Piano, Harp, or Guitar forms an ad-
dional charge. Also lessons 10 the French, Span
ish, German, and Latin languages, Drawing and
Painting are likewise extra charges Entrance
fee, IS.
Boarders pay the current charges semiannual-
ly in advance. Pupils are received at any time
the date of their entrance.
August 4. lS52-3t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
A N Old-Fashioned PIANO for sale. Enquire
n at this Office.
July %, 1852.
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THlS is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub
Il scribers have obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Maryland, letters of Admnistra-
ton on the personal estate of JOHN E. MILLER, late
of said county, deceased All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned to
hibit the same, properly authenticated to the sub
scrber before the first day of February, 1853.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate
Given under our hands, this 9th day of April
1852. ELIZABETH r. NORRIS
JOHN b. NORRIS, Adm'rs
of John E. Miller.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
FARM FOR RENT.

T WILL Rent my Farm, which lies upon the
i Mattawoman Creek, containing from 800 TO
THOMPSON, and it is in good state of cultivation
1t possesses great facilities for sending wood to
market, and the 'bankage" alone is worth from
$40 to $50 year. For futher information apply
to Col. WIN. THOMPSON.
EUGENIA C. HYDE.
July 2S, lS52.-5t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

We refer our readers to the advertisement
of the ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION, in
Frederick city, Md. This is an institution
of high reputation, and i. offers many ad-
van.ages to parents who prefer sending their
daughters from home 10 receive an educa-
tiOn
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

We laid aside the recen, proceedings Of
the Charles County Agricultural Society
with the intention Of publishing them this
week, but we entirely forgot them until il
was too late. We will give them in our
next
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

HYDRoPHoBIA.-The French physicians
cure hydrophobia by saliva,;ng the pa,ien.
with calomel and opium pills, and washing
the wounds with chloride of soda, and with
soap, and putting thereon plaster OF mer-
curial ointment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. George A. Carpen-
ter, of Chaplico district, died very suddenly
q, Bethel Meeting House on Sunday the IS b
ult. His health had been bad, we under
stand for some time previously. He was
about SIS years of age.-.St. Mary's Beacon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
NOTICE.

TTNHE distribution of Premiums at the St. Mary's
i Institute, near Bryantown, in this county, will
take place on the first THURSDAY IN .4ugast
next
July I, 1S52-3t,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

GUNSTON FARM FOR RENT.
THIS Farm will be for rent the ensuing
year. 1853. For terms, apply to Dr..
FRANCIS WILLS. Dr.. ALEXANDER ROBERT
SON or JOSEPH You've.
August 4. 1921.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

We are requested to give notice thu. the
Port Tobacco Literary Debating Club will
meet at the Court House on Saturday next
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

A FIRST CLASS HoTEL.-We direc, the
attention Of the travelling public to the ad-
ver,ismen. Of Mr.. WootMAN, proprietor of
the "FRANKLrN HOUSE," Philadelphia.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

A DESPERATE FIGHT WITH BLACK BEAR
The Portland Argus contains the following account
of bear fight, which TRANSFERRED in Andover,
North Surplus, Oxford county, Maine, on the 22d
ult:
As Erastus Bean, young man of 20 years, was
haying in his field, accompanied by boy of IL,
named Dunn, he looked up and saw near him a
large black bear of the white faced breed, (the
most savage of the black variety.) Having taken
his gun with him to shoot cartridges, he caught it
up and fired at the brute, but with little effect, as
the bear Immediately began to close upon him.
Bean fell back slowly, loading his gun in the mean
time, when. just as he had got his charge in, his
heel caught against twig and he fell backwards,
and bruin leapt upon him.
His situation now was frightful one, but his
GOODNESS did not forsake him, and he immediately
fired again, but with no one visible effect The
bear at once went to work, Selling his left arm,
biting through it and decorating it severely
While thus amusing himself, he was tearing with
his forCpaw the clothes and scratching the flesh
on the young mans breast. Having dropped his
arm, he opened his huge mouth to make a pounce
at his face. Then it was that the young man made
the dash that saved his life. AS the bear opened
his jaws, Bean thrust his lacerated arm down the
brute's throat, as far as desperation would enable
him. There he had him. The bear could neither
retreat ADVANCE though the position of the be-
sieged was anything but agreeable on so warm
day as Thursday last.
Bean now called upon the lad to come and take
from his pocket jack-knfe and open it. The
boy was fitting companion for this brave young
man. He marched up to the work boldly But
before he could get at the pocket he had to crowd
the bears head little to get at 1.-THE beast
meantime not being at all easy with such huge
mouthful in his throat. Having got the knife,
Bean, with his untrameed hand, cut the bears
throat from ear to ear, killing him stone dead
while he lay on his body He then threw the
beast off, notified his friends, had his wounds dress
ed, and is now comfortable. 1t was judged the
bear weighed nearly four hundred pounds! One
of his paws, which our informant saw, weighed
two pounds eleven ounces.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

Brevet Lieutenan, Colonel Samuel Coop
er has been appointed Adju'ant General of
the Army. He is gallan. and accomplish
ed officer, and his appointment. will give
universal satisfaction to the army.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

An extra from the office of the Little Rock
(Ark.) Wing states that an express had ar
rived a, For. Smith on the 25lh, from Fort
A,buckle, bringing the cheering news tina.
Capt. Marcy and his command. who it was
reported had been mastered by the Canaan
che Indians, were all aliye.-This- news1k
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

APPOINTMENT BY THE PosTMAsrER-
GENERAL.-Benjamin Simmons, postmaster,
Partnership, Charles county, Nd, vice Jane
Simmons.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUG. 4, 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-08-04

The whole should be stirred three or four times
during the hours, and the light grains taken off.
to make the wheat perfectly dry. 1t may remain
in a heap for six hours it may then be spread
open and used the next day, but not sooner
Though it is recommended to be spread six hours
after it has been lined, and put in heap, yet
there is risk of its heating and it may be kept
longer than day, without any risk of injury -