Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-01-21
sher consultation between the parties, reduce
ed II two snd half mills, uron the mere

sher consultation between the parties, reduc.
ed ~ two snd half mills, upon the mere
assurance Of The mining companies, tina, they
'~ould invest large sums in boats and equip
men's, for the transportation Of COAL This
reduction, pred'cs,ed, seemingly, upon no
substantial equivalent, has been s,,ribu,ed
to spirit OF injurious rivalry. IF time
should prove il such, il would merit and
receive the most unqualified condemnation,
and would demand the promp, interposi.lon
Of the Commissioners Of Public Works, in
obedience to the express requirement. OF The
Constitution.
cit is source Of much satisfaction 10 be
able TO inform You of The grow ing prosperi-
~ Of the Bs'lmore and Susquehanna Rail-
road. Its course is onward. When we re-
fleet that in lS47 i,s stock was quoted a,
i've dollars per share, and lha. i. now stands
at Ihiriy-sevep, we have q certain index 10
its progress. Neither has this advance been
sudden, and therefore unreliable, but it has
been on The contrary gradual and never re-.
Progressive. The gross receipts for The last
year were $349,S74 IS; being an increase
OF $65.27S 06 over those of the year pre-
vi"us. or this increase over IA per cent.
accrued upon passenger travel, and over 81
per cent. upon tonnage, making % l-2 per
cent on gross receipts. The nett revenue
was $l2O,973 So, or 35 per cent. of the
gross income. To the insuficiency of the
Company's Road Stock, and the consequent
extensive transportation in "indiuidual
cars" is attributed the large per centage of
expenses as compared with receipts. twill
be perceived that the nett revenue for the
year 1851, exceeded the annual interes, due
the Stale by the sum of $S,05i l6."
"Wha, have said concerning the Public
Works of the State, is intended as q mere
index 10 that more minute examination,
which i, will be your duty 10 give 10 their
Fresen, condition and their prospects for the
future. Without thorough understanding
Of The relation which these enterprises bear
to the financial policy Of Maryland, it will
be impossible for you to estimate with any
degree Of certainty, the extent to which tina,
policy may be safely modified hereafter.
shall now proceed to consider the fiscal
operations Of the post year; and to recon-
mend such measures as believe the none
ssry condit:nn Of the State will fully justify"
Following this is q review Of the conGi-
,fon Of the State Treasury for the last ten
years, which we will give in future num-
Der Of our paper.
Our relations with the neighboring State
Of Pennsylvania are alluded to by his Ex-
cellency. He cites the case of Mr.. Mitchell,
for whom the Governor Of Pennsy lvania
made arequisision, which was refused. The
case was where the child Of a female slave.
who ron away from her master, which was
born in Pennsylvania, was brought back in
so this State; thus violating law of tina,
Stale, which provides for the freedom Of all
children born within her limits, and which
is directly opposed to a law Of Mary land,
making the issue Of bond W oman a slave,
without reference to the place of her birth.
The attention OF the Legislature is called to
this matter, and they are advised to en-
deavor to create a prevention Of the diff
<uliies, which may often occur from the ex
is,ence Of these anisgonisic laws in The two
neighboring States. The agents of Mr.. NJ
in The case cited were arraigned before the
Court of Pennsylvania, and condemned to
. long period ofservItude in The Penilentiary
Of thai State. The case of M. Gorsuch is
slso cited, and he thus speaks of the Execu-
tive action in the prosecution Of the parlici-
pants in that murderous affair
~ felt the importance of placing myself
in position 10 be able to satisfy the peo-
pie Of Maryland and other Southern States,
tina. the failure to convict the Chrs,iana
rebels was not to be taken as proof of The
negligence, apathy or prejudice Of northern
judges and jurors. Therefore, determined
TO send the Attorney General Of Mary land,
either as participant in, or witness Of the
prosecutions. His high personal character,
acknowledged ability, and official station,
would, ] well knew, command The respec,
and confidence of all. His report could no,
fail TO give proper direction 20 the public
sentiment. Upon his testimony The people
of Maryls and the South would rest con-
tented, even though the trials might result.
in The acquilial of The muroerers, If he vouch-
ed for The fairness and impar.iali.y of The
proceedings. In~,he absence Of such relia-
bic testimony. was aware that an acquitsl
would be regarded here of prima facie evil
dehce of the triumph Of corrupt fanata-
cism. Such was the very evident prospect
before me when resolved upon my course
Iaecordingly instructed the Attorney Cen
ersi 10 attend The preliminary investigation
held a, Lancaster, befnre Alderman Reigsrt,
(wbose firm and noble bearing entities him
10 the respect of every honorable and pa'ri-
o,ic citizen y and, to report the result to
me. As soon as ! ascertained tina, the crimi-
nails had been arrested and held for trial
upon charge of high treason egains, the
u States, further instructed the Attorney
General to apply for permission to par,ici-
pate in the prosecution; and, in the event
Of refusal, then 10 be present at the trials
and repor. the proceedings to me. The sp-
plics,on was readily acceded to by the Fed
ersl Government. likewise employed the
Hon. James Cooper as assistant counsel.
81 do no. hesitate, nay,i: is my sworn du-
~ to speak the truth to you and say tina. the