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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

UyHE subscribers will sell valuable FARM,
L situated in Piscataway District, Prince
Georges County, Maryland, about four or five
miles from Alexandra and about ten miles from
Washington city, lying on thinkers Run, +" call
ed "Stone Hil," formerly belonging to William
C.. Dyer, and containing about
400 ACRES,
more or less, and adjoins the lands of Col. X. L..
Jenkins, Walter A. Edelen and John Hunter,
Esqrs. This land is well adapted to the growth
of Tobacco, Corn and Wheat. and the crops usu-
ally grown in this section of country. The i'm
provements consist of good
n -Aa DWELLING HOUSE,
A:::a Stable. and other out houses -
ss!4a y zsss There is on this Tract about 10
S=z-ss77ssz@=% Acres of valuable WOOD L.4.ND,
perhaps the largest and most valuable in the
neighborhood.
This land is situated in a healthy neighborhood,
about three miles from Piscataway, and convent
ent to the churches of the different denominations
and also convenient to the post Office and school
house. The purchaser will have the privilege ol
seeding grain this fall if desired.
If this land is not disposed of before
SATURDAY, THE Sd DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT
it will on that day be offered public sale, the
premises, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, if fair, if not, OF
the following Monday. Possession given on thu
first of January, 1854.
Tor terms, &c., persons will please call OF
either JAMES C. DYER,
JOHN G. SUMMERS,
JOHN H. GWYNN.
September IS, 1S53-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

EMPHATIc.-''! hold" says Western
editor, with dignified emphasis and striking
attitude, 81 hold it as self-evlden' PIInc'-
pie, that no man should lake newspaper
three consecutive years without! al least
N msking an apology to the editor for not pay
ING for il.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13
Tho calehraied Dr.

The celebrated Dr., Of Phladel-
phia once visited patient whose house
stood beside church-ysrd. After giving
his prescriptions, he turned and looking ou'
Of the window a. jail which happened +"
be situated on the other side Of the last a.
bode of mortality, remarked, "WelI, well,
sir, on my word, you have very pleasant
prospec. beyond The grave.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

ABLAcKLEG AND PIcKPocKET AT CARDS.
A stranger seeing as he supposed, a gem
,Ieman cheated by a gambler with whom he
was playing cards, took the gentleman aside
and said "good heavens! have you not seen
that fellow marking the cards - 'Never
mind'' said the gentleman, "'Il pick his
nocke, as soon as we are done playing"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Il TAVERN and LOT in Bryantown, owned
by him. There is very fine Meadow attached
which will yield an abundance of hay for the use
of the Tavern. 1t has also fine Garden and all
necessary out buildings.
There will be comfortable buildings ready by
the 1st January next, for Tailor, Shoemaker, and
Blacksmith, with the requisite out buildings.
For terms apply early to
---ssn St --.-SYy AETEu BcAferf-t-r-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

Novels AND PUNcH.-"Tell your faith
err said John Randolph TO young friend,
",bat | recommend abstinence from novel
reading and whisky punch. Depend upon
it, sir, they are both equally injurious to the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

Our devH foolish boy :! is elevated with
the hope lha. The time is coming when "ie'
male devils" will be as thick "toads al
Ter a shower" In view of tha, happy peri
cd. he says: "He ain, sorry he learned
the ,rade''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

The bes, cure for dyspepsia is to collect
bills for newspsper. Il that don't give
you an appetite, you might as well sell your
stomach for uipe and have done with IL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

BROUGHT BAcK.-The young lady who
was carried away by her feelings, has been
brought back on wheelbarroW.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY E. WELLS, JR.
DITOR ND PROP PRIET o r {.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
For one year, if paid within six months, $l.5O
I" 6 ifnot paid within six months, 200
ADVERTISEMENTS per square for two Inser-
tIons-l2 lines of small type or IA of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
sequent insertion. If the number ofinsertons be
not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertse by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

YouNG LApiEs.-Young ladies are like
jellies-as they are moulded so they will
turn out.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

When man goes reluctantly to his work
he is not Fl, TO be employed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

tanned in this depth is limited, and, par,icu-
larly as it respects some Of the ingredients,
is comparatively verv small in even the best
lands. If more is taken off than is put on,
as is constantly the case with most farming,
the quantity in the soil is becoming less and
less. The plant in its growth does not
make the elements; it only collects and ar
ranges them. If those it needs are no. in
the soil or atmosphere, i. cannot get them
and cannot grow, any more Than person
can build house wihou, materials; as, for
instance, in the mids. Of the ocean or de-
sert Of sand. II single necessary ingredi-
ent becomes exhausted, the plant that re-
quires that as constituent, however abun-
dsnt the others may be, canno. grow. The
grea. crops that guano is now enabling US
10 grow will necessarily exhaust the soil
ultimately Of some indispensable ingredient,
unless more care ken than q. present to
return to the soil the inorganic elements tha!
are thus distracted from ii; aud then the
lands will cease to produce as they now do,
even with The same application of guano,--
wish TO urge your attention to this point.
The presen, system Of agriculture, notwilh-
standing its boasied advance, is almost uni
vefsall. an erhausting one, and will always
be so, III! arrangements are made TO return
20 our fields whence they have been with
drawn all the acaste animal and vegeta6fe
matter from our cities, and also from our
own premises. You falten cattle and grow
corn and wheat, and send The m 10 The cities,
and even 10 foreign countries, to be consum
ed, thereby removing immense quantities Of
the alkaIies, phospha,es, and Other earlhs,
which exis, in only small quantities in The
soil, and yet are as its li(e-blood; and wha,
return is made as an equivalent? AT best,
perhaps 200 lbs. Of guano 10 The acre. This
will not maintain lis fertility by any means,
as can be readily shown by 9 few figures.
The analysis Of Peruvian guano gives for lis
constituents the following, viz:
In loo Ibs Of guano there are Of water 1878 lbs
Organic matter and ammoniacal salts So l6
Phosphates 2349
Alkaline salts 797
Sand 166
10000
Bv crop Of wheat Of 25 bushels, and
5000 lbs of straw to the acre, there are re-
moved from the soil
BY the grain. By the straw. Total.
Petash I,S,tis LIZ =. lbs 22:44 lbs $3.50 lbs
NIa;o . ga 6 90 IN 80
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

E00 LBS. Patent SOAP POWDER, for sale
OOO at low prices by the box, by
HENRY PEEL, Druggist,
sep Is. Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13
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THE STEAMER OSCEOLA
WILL, on the 18th September, commence run
w ming regularly between the above places,
leaving Washington every Sunday at O'Clock,
A. NJ. Returning leave Baltimore every Tuesday
at O'Clock, P. M. She will touch regularly going
and returning at Cone River, Leonard Town, and
st. Mary's River, and at the usual landings on the
Potomac for signals or to land.
Passage and Freight at the usual rate.
sep l5-tf. JAMES MITCHELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
TNHE subscriber offers at private sale the Farm
Il on which he resides, in Pomonkey Neck,
Charles county, Immediately opposite to the White
House Pavilion and containing
36O ACRES, more or less.
It has on it every necessary Building good
<A DWELLING, and nearly all new,
E3 ia built in the last or years. The
M&sksM soil is good, we'll adapted to Corn,
ffGagssSS Wheat, Tobacco and Melons, and
susceptible of any degree Of improve
ment. 1t lies Immediately on the river, about Is
miles from Alexandra. 1t is unnecessary to go
into more minute description, those wishing TO
purchase will of course examine for themselves,
which they are invited to do.
RICHARD w. BRYAN.
Sep. 90, ls53-tlDec.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-13

Bv crop Of wheat Of 25 bushels, and
5000 lbs. of straw TO the acre, there are re-
nuoH GrI, iho coil
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-06-02

propensity ~ extravaganza she nj ghl &C.
quire. lie was somewhat IincIuTed with
the very common idea that women are
reckless Cf expenditure whenever they ha We
the means, and il cannot be denied that
too many of them are /; but there are some
exceptions, and Mrs. Dean was ore.
Al length matters were amicaby adjust
ed, and a certain amount was handed over
10 Mrs. Dean, in regular insIailmeniS, for
family expenses, and another SUN for her
own wardrobe and that of her children
She was ahundanlly satisfied with tie ap-
pOrii0nmeni. and all Their necessities were
supplied. She had moi as much expensive
cl0lhing as before, but was infinitely more
cOmforla bic ; and Mr.. Dean found that this
arrangement had not increased The family
expenses twenty-five dollars year.
The teachers aud maj ket men and clerks
never accused Mrs. Dean of righteousness
/ afterwards; and in promoting every object
| If benevnlence she was never backward.
The happiness Of the family was greatly
increased, and ON The first holiday that nc-
CURED after the scene related, Mr.. Dean
presented his wife with the barieret! brace
let as Christmas present. The sweet
smile with which she thanked him, the
hrigttcnr1 CUur, and The tears she silently
dashed aside, showed that her woman's
heart was touched by this indirect acknowl,
edgment Of his error.
Now. reader do not say this is an un-
truthful picture. You may not he able To
recognize the portal, of Mr.. Dean, but
others may. 1t is asserted by hai' The
world that there never was a Pecksnif;
and the other halt say that the PecksnAs
are very common. We judge of mankind
by our own experience and observation !;
and although you may never have seen
James Dean Esq, YET affirm that he is
real live man, and his residence is on State
street, No; hui | will mol give That.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-06-02

THE undersigned, having just returned
from Market, with a fill and complete as
sortmcnt Of Bolts and Shoes. unsurpas sed
for beauty and fashion, selected with grea,
care and attention in reference to the Pring
and Summer trade. Among our large stock
4uay be found every new style known 10 the
srade, many Of which are magnificent in the
extreme, and, altogether new in county Ou'
stock lie very large, styles Seautiful, quality
be yond dispute and we are bound 10 sell at
ali hazard. .......
We therefore iaviie oil, in this and the
neighbOring towusto give US cali, assuring
them. that they will find that which they have
long sought for. to wit the height Of fash
ion, beauty, aud durability comb ned, in
the articleaof Ladies, Gents, Misses, boys
and Childrens Beots. Shoes, Caters, Oxford
ties, PoIkas. Jenny Linds, Monterey Gosh
man, iiesSSkc. &c. AT tine Old Brick Store
si,st Door West Of the Court House.
MEAFOY & TROWBRIDGE.
Litch6eld, April rs, 1858. .-.. s...
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-06-02
WATERBURY
Marble Mandatory.

PERSONS in want Of Monuments, Head
Stones, Tablets, &C. can be supplied at our
establishment with as chaste en- article, and
IS cheap as at any other establishment in The
state. A large collection Of Designs OF the
principal M0numents in Philadelphia and
Greenwood Cemeteries also . collection Of
English Designs, which with those Of our own
drauRhtiL q, makes one Of The best colleclinps
in the State. Please refer 70 Dr. Samael ID III.
DR. A 8 Lewis or Dr. en- Hacker.
3. WARREN, Agent.
Waterbury, April 1883.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-06-02
POETRY.
The Life Guage.

Hue klA0 GuaS0O
They err who measure life by years,
With false or thoughiless tongue
Some heats grow old before their time
Others are always young!
'Tis not the number Of the lines
On l,fe's fast filling page;
IT'S not the pulses added throbs
Which constitute their age.
Some souls are serfs Smong the free,
While others nobly thrive;
They stand just where their fathers stood !;
Dead, even while they live
Others, all spirit, heart and sense
Theirs the mysterious power
= To live, in thrills Of joy or woe.
To live lwelvemonth in an hour!
Seize. then. the minutes IS they pass
The wool Of Life is THOUGHT
Warm up the colors-let them glow,
By fire or fancy frauglt.
Live TO some rurpose-make thy Life
n gift Of use TO thee
A joy, good, a golden hope,
hUuvesly -asRosy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
wA..slaoros.s sArcn.

The Christian wsschman relates the fol-
lowing striking anecdote Of Washington, IN
illustration Of the practical good sense which
be manifested in everything The incident
speaks volumes upon the character Of the
Father Of his Country: His pefsonsl friesd.
Governor Morris. was about going to Europe.
and Washington. along with several letters
Of introduction, gave him this charge. To
buy him. at Paris. Eat gold watch; noe
the watch Of fool, Or Of man who desires
to mako show. but 81 ,chich the interior
construction shall be eufremely ,Oril cared
for. and the exterior air gerry simple What
mine Of wisdom do these words sufgess
about men. as we'll as watches. the interior
well cared for, aud the exterior air very sim
pie" Boys aud girls, remember Washing
tons watch. and be just like yoursslves!'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
VENTILATION.

DR.. j. II Griscom. the great Ventilator.
says: Persons should be careful to live in
pure atmosphere. Besides the impure air
We cxhale, there are $500 pores on every
square inch of the body. and to body Of
large size there are $500 square inches and
these multiplied make 1000 600 of pores
There is a sort of drainage pipe in the body,
which sends out matter as well as gas aud this
pipe is calculated at twenty eight miles long.
The particles of matter which are sent out
and which do not dissolve, are so numerous.
that in China, where the houses are low and
great many persons are in the habit of as
sembling in one room. it has been discovered
that after fifteen or twenty years. these par
ticles adhere SO much 10 the ceiling Of the
room that the farmers viii contract to put up
new ceiling If they are allowed to take down
the old one. so valuable has it been found for
manure"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
WHAT HOPE DID.


1t stole on its pinions of snow to the bed Of
of disease and the sufferers frown became
smile-the emblem of peace and endurance.
1t went to the house Of mourning-and
from the lips of sorrow there came sweet and
cheerful songs.
1t laid its head upon the arm of the poor
man, which was stretched forth at the COM
mand of unholy impulses, and saved him
from disgrace and ruin.
1t dwelt like living thing in the bosom
Of the mother, whose son tarried long after
the promised time of his coming and it sa-
we'd her from desolation, and s'the care that
killeth.'
1t lowered about the head Of the youth
who had become the Ishmael of society and
led him onward to works which even his en-
omies praised.
1t snatched maiden from the jaws of
death, and went with an old man to Hea, en-
No, hope my good brother. Have it.
Beckon it on your side. Wrcstlc with it
that it may depart not. 1t will repay your
pains. Life is hard enough at best-but
hope shall lead the over its mountains and
sustain thee amid its pillows. Part with all
beside--but keep thy hope.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30

Napoleon being in the gallery ofshs Louvre
one day, attended by the Baron Demon.
turned suddenly round from picture which
he had viewed for some time in silence. and
said:
That is noble picture. Dennon.
Immortal was Demons reply.
How long euquired Napoleon. win that
picture last T
Demon answered that with care and ia :
proper situation; It might last perhaps dvs
hundred years.
And hox. long said Nspoieor. will
Fifteen 4 y years, replied Dsnuon.
And this. returned Napoleon. sharply.
this sou call Immortality
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
suBL,s,E SPEECH.

Upon certain time an orator who wish
ed to advocate the construction of new
turnpike thro' sectionof Virginia made tho
following sublime speech May it please
your worships While Europe is conyulsed
in civil discords, while her empires tremblc
with internal commotion, and while astrcno-
mcrs mount the wings of their imaginations,
and soar through the ethereal world, pursu-
ing their course from planet to planet, and
from system to system, until they have ex-
plored the vast eternity OF spaee---let us di-
rect our attention to a road more immediate-
" in our own neighborhood.'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30

Madam" rejoiaed The generous editor.
I"l an truly sorry for JON. and, Of course
shall bestow upon you such charity IS think
you deserve. viii you relate your misfor-
tunes7 always feel deep sympathy for
the unfortunate.
mine is sad story. was brought up
in afiuenee; my father was wealthy mer
chant in Chatham street. Ny husband was
also rich when we were married. We took
. tour to Europe and returned home. and we
lived happily and prosperously for two years
Mr.. Brooks was gay and fashionable young
man. He spent monev freely. and We lived
extrayagantly. Three years more and he
was considerably on the declining ground, and
finally, by high living and unnecessary expen
ditures Of money We we're disposessed Of our
home and reduced to abject poverty. aud
then my husband took to drink, and naw
am beggar, with these depending on my
success for living. And as such bcseecb
you. in behalf Of my poor little children to
bestow upon me such charity as you feel dis
posed to grant
Her story was told, and met q kindly res
Spouse from generous heart. The lady Of
the house recognized the poor woman; but
she did not yet feel disposed to make herself
known; but ushered them into the dining
room, and sat down with them 70 warm sup
rer.
MADAM" said the lady. what was your
maiden name ?''
ELLEN Dupree."
"Oh! Ellen. have you come to this I"
The poor woman was so overcome with
gratitude and surprise, that she could not
utter a single word. She thought hers a
familiar voice; she had heard it before, but
she could not rem0be when nor where; and
after o long time she murmured--
Il think have known you in time, but
cannot remember your name What is your
name. my good lady? 7"
MARY Crossman was my name when
knew you"
"sary who 7"
"Crossman.'
"My God! Who 10 your husband T.
"Oh! he's nobody but a printeri'
The poor woman remembered being intro
duced, before her marriage. to Mr.. Williams !;
and she remembered. too. how cool and in ,
different she treated him on that occasion -
Yes nobody but ) printer" went like dag
ger 70 her heart. That printer was now
her benefsctor and friend.
Young ladies. If you marry an industrious
and intelligent (p-r-i-n-t e-r) man and be-
come wealthy in your old age. you do we'll !;
but If you marry vain foppish dandy, Of the
cod fish aristocracy, and non compus mem
It's order, and should be brought from afllu
encc in youth to beggary in old age, you do
worse
Remember that, ladies. and make the pro
per improvement.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
GOOD IiDvrcE.

Stick TO your trade. boys. and learn to
work. if you would be truly independent
There is not more pitiful sight than o half
learned mechanic applying for work. He is
always at the foot 0: the hill and labor AZ he
may, unless he has attained the years Of bis
majority. he will never be perfect. and can
calculate on poverty as bis portion With .
good deal Of safety.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
THE PRINTER AND THE NOS-PAYERs.

THE PRINTER AND THE NON-PAYERS.
i pity tue printer, said my Uncle Toby.
Hes poor creature, rejoined Trim.
How SO 2 said my uncle.
Because in the first place. continued the
Corporal looking full upon my uncle, "be-
cause be must endeavor to please everybody
In tho negligence of a moment. perhaps q
small paragraph pops upon him; he hastily
throws it to the composition, it is inser ted,
and be is ruined to all intents and purpo-
ses'
Too much the case, Trim, said my uncle
with deep sigh Too much the case
And please your honor continued Trim,
this is not the whole
Go on Trim said my uncle, feelingly.
The printer, sometimes, pursued the Cor
poral, hits upon piece that pleases him
nightly; ard be thinks it can 60 down with
his subscribers. But alas sir, who can cal
culate the human mind lie inserts it, and
all is over with him. They forgive others,
but they cannot forgive the printer. He has
host to print for, and every one sets up for
critic The pretty Miss exclaims, Why
don'tyou give us more poetry, marriages and
bon mots away with those stale pieces.
The politician claps bis specs over bis nose,
and reads it over in search of violent infec.
tive; he finds none, takes his specs of, folds
them, sticks them in bis pocket, declaring the
paper good for nothing but to burn. So it
goes. Every one thinks it ought to be prin
ted expressly for himself. as he is subscri
Der; and yet after all this complaining, would
you believe it, SIR said the Corporal. clasp
ing his hands beseechingly. would you believe
sir, there are some subscribers who do not
hesitate to heat the printer out of bis pay
Our army swore terribly 10 flanders, but
they never did anything 50 bad as that.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
VOL. 54.-NO. 1.

him. This il iswhich speaks to him u Christ,
the sinners friend, and makes him look 70
be with Jesus in heaven, % that he can say
with David, Thy word givesh wisdom and
and understanding to the simple Remem-
Der, dear children, that il you pray for Gods
Spirit TO bless the reading, hearing, and learn
ing Of il to your hearts, it can do all this for
pou too.--Ch Pen. Mag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
THE on.ArEsr wonK or anr.

The Great Pyramid in Egypt is 800 feet
in height. and its base covers thirteen acres.
Its weight is estimated at six millions oftons,
and its erection would occupy 5000 men for
twenty years II it was broken up, the ma.
teriuls would rear a wall around the whole
Empire of France ten feet high and two and
a half feet thick.