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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

BARN-YARD MANURE.-In some sections
IF our country i, is common practise with
farmers to screpe their yards in autumn
and heap their manure, in order that it may
slime and mellow" by Fermentation, and less
difficult 10 handle and apply. This is sun-
queslionably an error, and one which we
feel assured ought never to be prsctised IN.
less under circumstances where the farmer
can afford to lose al least one half the value
of his manure. In ell cases where it is
practicable, the wards or enclosures in which
be supplied regularly once fortnight, with
a stratum of loan, muck, or turf. This, by
being evenly spread, would absorb all the
urine Of the animals, besides imbibing no
inconsderable portion Of fruclfying matter
from the solid manure and The atmosphere
in the form of gases which are being con-
.inually eliminated from the former, and
which are of great efficacy in the process
Of vegetation, at all times, and whenever ap-
piled. After the weather has become cold,
the yards may be ''cleaned out" and the
manure carefully piled in some place where
i, will be protected from the winter rains.
In this way, from one third TO one half Of
the actual value Of the manures made on
our farms, might doubtless be saved, and al
very small expense. The rich gases, which
are eliminated by putrescent matters in a
state Of rapid decomposition, and when ex-
posed, unprotected, to free atmosphere, are
TOO valuable TO be lost, and any meas ca
pable of efec,ually economizing, and reduc-
ing them to condition in which they will
be appropriate, is deserving of serious con-
sderalon and practical regard.
WHAT CONSTITUTES COMMON DRUM
KARD:-A case involving this question came
before The Common Please Court, Judge
Bishop presiding al Worcester, Mass, last
week. The case was that of a man who
had appealed from the judgment ofa magis-
tra,e, by whom he was convicted and senten-
ced as a common drunkard Judge Bishor
ruled in the case that common drunkard
is one whose appeti.es are SO depraved tina
he habilually yields TO the common temp
ta.ions TO drunkenness and that, although
a man may have been drunk three times il
six months, or even five times in six months
it would not be sufficient TO constitute hin
common drunkard, bul i. would be simp
~ question Of fact for the jury. Upor
This ruling, the defendenl was acquitted.
WANrED.-A few dimes. Inquire at tbt
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

VNHE TRUSTEES of the McDonough Charity
i Fund have $3.50 to loan upon bond with Sc
curity. Apply to
oct 27-lt. GEO. BRENT, Treasurer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

nIssOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERsiIP.
4 y The Co-parnershlp heretofore existing under
the name and firm of JOHN IL. BOSWELL s. Co.. at
Centreville, Charles county, Maryland, has been
dissolved this day by mutual consent. All per-
sons indebted to the said firm requested to call
and close their accc UNITS by cash or note.
VIM. BOSWELL,
JOHN III. BOSWELL.
October 1lth 1853
T1HE undersigned will continue the business OH
his own account from this date, and hopes by
industry and strict attention to business to merit
continuance of public favor.
JOHN Fl. BOSWELL.
October 18th, 1858.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27
W ITHDRAWAL.

we are requested to state that Mr. HENRY
A. HAY DEN is no longer candidate for the
Sheriffalty in this county. oct %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

LIFE AND DEATH IN THE OLD WORLD
According to the Sixth Annual Report of
the Registrar General of Grea, Britain, the
relative mortality in the countries named is
as follows
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

WANrED.-A few dimes. Inquire at the
Times office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

a PUBLIC MEETING will be held at The
N TRAPPE, on FRIDAY the 28th instant,
commencing at 2 o'clock, P NJ oct 20
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

certainly sail on Wednesday and spend our
Fourth of July in the Bay of Jeddo. ANA
teur theatricals Tomorrow night on board
the Mississippi''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-10-27

oct 81
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
GTeenorgI,'s Group Of statues.

a correspondent of tie New York Herald,
in letter dated On beard the United States
ship ST. Louis March y. speaks as follows
Of the Group of Statues recently executed
by GEEENouGH, the sculptor
we arrived here a few days since from
SpeEzia. where We Inv week, and few
days after leaving Genoa The object for
wishing this port and bringing with u Com
nIodore S:ringham and broad blue pennant,
j. to attend the shipment Of 4 group Of stat
uary executed by Greenough The figures,
am told, are colossal, and the design Of the
sculptor was TO represent the progress Of
civilization IN the Western portion Of Amer
lea. The fgures are, first, woman iying
with her babe in her arms; behind her j.
an Indian warrior who pursues and has sciz-
ed her by the hair. and with uplfted tcma-
hawk is about to cleaye her skull, but his
arm il seized and the blow withheld br a
western hunter, who, with a triumphant
smile, looks the Indian in the face, as he
half turns his head to see what arrests his
blow. The group, | an told, in al their at
titudes, with the expression delineated in
their faces, form one Of the most perfect
pieces ever executed by any Of our artists.
The size Of the block of granite from which
this group vas cut can be judged Of when |
inform yOu that the artist, in order to get
the same where he wished TO work upon If.
had 10 have the entire side Of his house torn
down. II is the labor Of better than three
years; and trust when shipped that it viii
safely reach the spo; on which il j. intended
to stand, and long prove an ornament to the
public grounds
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
Memphis a. LITTLE RocI, nai,ro,d.

The action Of our citizens on Saturday
last i gratifying in the extreme 1t will
have good effect in many respects-no,c
and PyoSpoctircky The principle involved
in the city subscription to the Memphis and
Little Rock Railroad Is the same d that
which Is TO be decided upon BY the people Of
this county in reference to the county sub
scription to the Memphis and Louisville
Road In both cases the taxes will never
be other than very light, and only to paw
the interest on the bonds issued for the sub
scription for few years for, in both cases
the Road will not only pay the interest on
the bonds, but after four or FIVE years the
dividends payable on the city and county
stock, will enable the holders to establish a
sinking fund, which viii more than paw the
principal before it falls DUE
But what is the present condition and
prospects Of the Memphis and Little Rock
Eoadl In the first place. the municipal and
individual subscriptions Of Memphis may
now be safely put Down at $60000O In
the next place, the aid from Swamp Lands
for grading and leveeing across the Missis-
sippi and other Swamps, may be put down
at 100000. Then there j. lie Arkansas
Internal Improvement fund in four counties
$4,000 And then the aid from the Cen
eral Government for the branch road. under
the Cairo and Fulton grant: IN he Gorcr-
nOr Of ATkdnSGS lriW erer coH he ezrra
session and hare Htut JrdHch kocated
which may be put down at $1,000 900. or
more. Total 81 $50, ,G00-say - O00, 600,
almost enough TO build the Road frcn,
Memphis to Little Rock And this, too,
independent Of what may be expected from
individual and municipal subscriptions III
Arkansas, which may be safely put down at
about $500, 600 more, and which runs the
amount up to some hundreds Of thousands
more than VIII build and equip the Road
through from this city TO Little Rock.
But Why don't the Governor Of Arkansas
eall the extra session Of the Legislature, for
which almost the whole people Of the State
are clam0ring! That Is THE QUESTION -
And it is question. tco, that must be salts
factorily answered very soon, or Gov Con-
way wiz have to breast such storm Of pop
uinr indignation rs an executive officer has
rarely encountered TIE last Fort Smith
Herald, paper Of the same politics with
Gov. Conway, says :-"Noihing from the
Governor yet respecting 2 call session Of the
Legislature. The people in this section of
the country are beginning to muImur very
loudly in consequence Of his silence" And
snch Is the tone Of the public press, and Of
public sentiment. in almost every part Of
the State from which we have any intelli-
gence. Again. We ask. Wig don't Ger.
ConIrny d0 his 1Rty,
i-HemPhis Eagle D. Enquirer.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

STILL MeRE GoLD.-We learn frem the
"Ouachita Herald that gold has been dis
covered in the vicinity of Camden, and that
number of the citizens Of that place are now
out prospecting for the precious metal The
specimen sent to the editor of the Herald, y
the size or value of which is not stated, was
found about halfa mile from Camden, in DR..
Newman's yard, eight feet below the surface,
and was washed from two pans full of dirt.
The Herald promises further particulars
next week, and In the mean time, those who
are anxious to go to the Camden diggings,
might as well be making their preparations.
The Herald says, an old negro recently
from the mines of North Carolina, is entitled
to the credit of this valuable discovery
We shall await further disclosures with
breathless anxiety
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
Late and important from Cali
fDrnfa.
NrM York. May @

New YORK, May 3.
The steamship EldUrado has arrived from
Aspinwall bringing California dates to the
9Th Of April, and $4,000 gold as freight
An attempt was made on The night Of the
Sth to fire tie city Of San Francisco.
Don joaquin. the robbor. was said to be
in the city disguised.
Proceedings have been commenced in the
District Court against Capt. Sampson. Of
the steamship Independence
1t was reported at San Francisco that an
expedition i on foot to take possession Of
the Mexican province Of Sonora. The Alta
Californian says the project i known at
Washington, ard by the authorities of Cali
fornia. The public viii be advised Of the
particulars in 4 few days.
The water frOEt extension bill had passed
the lower House, and caused great talk
Should it pass the Senate, about a dozen
schemers viii make Sl6.0OO, 900 by it.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
The Texas Gold Enc:tcn,oEt.
New ORLEANS. Nav 18Th. Is5.

NEW ORLEANS, May 18th, 1858.
The steamship Mexico has arrived from
Galveston, with dates up to the 10Th inst.
inclusive. The gold accounts heretofore
published are fully confirmed BY this steam
err. The Galveston News says that it il in
formed by gentleman from Lockhart
that a party Of citizens who had Just returned
from an exploring expedition, found gold in
the mountains seventy miles west Of the
town both on the surface and by digging.
They brought back some Jumps valued at
$3.50. The Austin Gazette, hitherto in
credulous, fully endorses the most favorable
reports and says they can, with out the least
doubt, expect soon, new discoveries equal to
California. Men who have returned. say
the deeper they dig the more abundant the
gold is found 70 be. The principal gold re-
gion is in the mountain, enclosed by the
Colorado on the east, and the San Saba on
the north
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
The Railroad Disaster.

Nee York, IIay 7.
The latest accounts from the scene Of the
late Railroad disaster, last night, state that
six more bodies have been recovered from
the wreck Of the cars near Norwich-mak-
ing fifty -four dead % Gar a. ascertaiaed.
The Legislature Of Connecticut, now in
session, has appointed committee to inves-
tigate the causes Of the disaster, and bill
has been introduced to impose fine Of five
to ten thousand dollars on all railroads in
the State, for each person killed through
the negligence Of agents Or employees on
such roads.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
4. q, O, E..

4 Lodge of the Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows vas Instituted and opened in
this place on Monday evening last, under
dispensation, by ALBERT PIKE, NJ. W.
Grand Master of the State Of Arkansas
named Ozan Lodge No9. Officers elected
and installed-DANTEn NJ. FOSTER, n G.,
CHARLES b. mitchell, V. G., BERNARD
T. HEMPsTEAD, Secretary, and WILLIAM II.
ETTER, Treasurer We wish the Lodge
permanency and stability, and a long career
of usefulness. It's influences here and
throughout the county, cannot but be bene-
fetal A branch Of an order numbering
nearly 100000 initiates in the T. States,
we hope it viii aid efTectually in carrying
out the great objects of the order; the ex-
ercise of charity, federation, Benevolence,
watching with the sick, feeding the hun
CRY, burying the dead, aiding the widow and
educating the orphan; and by making It's
members better and more intimately known
to each other, encouraging brotherly kind
ness and charitable construction of all men s
motives and actions: and tending TO dfmfn-
ish i'll feeling, harsh construction, and ran
cor and bitterness, which have produced so
much evil here as elsewhere.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

c. VI. CLAY AND THOMAS wrS-Tbe
Mount Sterling Kentucky, Wing" allud-
ing to CASslUs NJ. CLAY's recent attack upon
Hon. THoMAs CoRwiN. makes the following
significant remarks:
That the Democratic prosecutors Of Dir.
Corwin's fame should seize upon what DIR.
Clay should say, and use it against Mr.
Corwin, shows a disposition to fraternize
that they would be very apt upon most oc-
casions. to disclaim. But this world is a
mixed affair, and their worship. not tic least
singular part of it,
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
letter from Mexico.

Correspondence qf Tie N o. Picayune.
Mexico, May 4, 1S53.-Santa Anna i
now fairly seated in the chair Of State, and
i no wise slack in the exercise IF tile extra
ordinary powers granted to him BIZ the rev
olutionists. His first decree muzzles the
press, and declares bis allegiance to the
Church Of Rome. Nothing i 10 be writ
ten or published eondemning the acts os the
Government Or against the RUTnan Catholic
religion. The Monitor" the most liberal
paper published il Mexico, has already
ceased its issue. The priests and monarch
ical party are in full power, and have every
thing their own way, the liberals having no
representatives in either cabinet or council.
Gen. Arista has been ordered to leave tho
country forthwith. and Is nov on bis way to
Vera Cruz, 10 embark il the British steam
er for Europe, where il is rumored he will
be obliged to reside, or lose his property
and his rank in the army 1t is said Santa
Anna fears his residence in the United
States
The President is rapidly increasing the
army by forced leyies, and has introduced
system Of exact severe discipline. The
rumor among the Ieperos is, that he is 20
ing to rutake California and aTenge the
wrongs Of Mexico. No doub. We shall see
what he shall see.
Rumor says Spain viii furnish Santa An
m with 10000 troops to carry out his plans.
Yours, CACTUS.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

GOLD IN TExAs.-A telegraphic dispatch
to the Memphis Eagle g. Enquirer" pub
lished in another column, gives a startling
account of the discovery of gold in Texas
The gold region, it seems from the accounts,
commences about one hundred miles above
Austin, between the Colorado and San Saba
rivers, and extends westward towards Cali
fornia. We are disposed to doubt the cor
rectness of the despatch as we have seen NO
mention Of so large an amount having been
found, in any of our New Orleans OF Texas
exchanges. There is but little doubt that
gold has been discovered in the locality sta
ted, but we think the quantity is probably
over estimated
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

RETURNING REAsoN.-JNo. ". FosTER
Quaker, and a leading Rhode Island Alb
olitionist, has recently renounced his Aboli-
tionism, and in doing so says that those who
make up the Abolition party are quacks,
that they are sincere only in their desire to
humbug the public, and that they have in
jured the slave to an extent that cannot be
repaired in quarter of century
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

4 meteor recently fell upon the tower q
Lincoln Cathedral. England. and set fire to
one Of the pinnacles during violent snow
storm. a ball Of fire descended upon the
centre tower of the cathedral, and burst
with a loud explosion. emitting beautiful
roze-colored flames and accompanied BY 2
fash Ike lightning No other signs Of elec-
triciiy in the air either preceded or succeed
ed tie appearance Of the meteor.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
La Verdad the Cuhap oro., !.

La Yerdad, the Cuban organ 10 New
York, feels sure that Mr. Soule will work
something for Cuban independence, and re-
loices in his appointment, the more because
La Cronica is grieved La Eerdad would
alarm us, if possible, by holding out the idea
that Spain intends, through Santa Anna. to
re-conyert Mexico into Spanish Vice Row
atty, when Spain has more than she can well
do to protect Cuba.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

EARTHQUAKE.-A slight shock of an
earthquake was felt in Wheeling on the ID
inst, about u minutes past 3 o'clock, A. NJ.
1t was so sensibly felt in all directions, and
shook the building occupied BY the Linsley
Institute 50 violently that the teachers, fear
ing its fall, dismissed the scholars. No
sound was heard, and although the rocking
Of the earth was but momentary it was so
sudden and powerful as to excite alarm.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

10 We publish in another column Of
our paper to-day,-to which we invite atten-
ton, the letter Of the committee appointed
by the District Convention to inform Mr..
TKAPNALL of his nomination, and Mr.. TRAP
MALLS reply accepting the trust. 1t is
well written document, clear and to the point.
Read it.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

GOVERNOR OF New MExIco.-The Pres
ident has appointed DAVID MERRIwETHER,
late, for a short time, Z. S. Senator from
Kentucky, Governor Of the territory of New
Mexico--the place declined by Senator Bon
LAND.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

a gentleman who recently arrived at st.
Louis from the Missouri, estimates the num-
Der of live stock in charge of the Califor-
mia emigrants encamped between Council
Bluff and St. Joseph at $4,000 head. Sew
eral steamboats, had been engaged in ferry
ing the emigrants across.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAIL ROAD.
The contractors on this road, broke ground,
as it is termed on the 10Th inst. A large
number of hands have already been set to
work, and the work viii be prosecuted with
yigor to completion.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

10 The New York Legislature has re-
fused to pass law to allow Southern citizens
removing with their slaves to pass through
the ports or territory of New York without
mourning the loss Of such slaves The Leg
islature Of that State is democratic by large
majority.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

A CAsUs BELI-Dame rumor says that
50 determined i Santa Anna, the new dc
ta;or Of Mexico, to 90 to war with the Uni
ted States. that should nothing else turn NJ,
he Is determined to demand bis leg. which
i now in Barnum's Museum.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

The ARKANSAS VHiG.-We regret to
learn by notice ii the last issue that the
publication of tbs journal has been suspend
ed for time-how long we are not advised,
neither is the cause Of the suspension stated
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

E Rcd River at our last advices was
very high and rising. Apprehensions of'a
partial overflow we're anticipated.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
Governor of New Mextco.

WAsHINGroN, May 0.
The President has appointed the Hon.
David Merriwether, of Kentucky, Governor
of New Mexico, in place Of W. @. Lane. re-
called.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

DEATH FROM CHLoRoFoEM-Mr. La
Fore, citizen Of Brookville. Ind, went to
Cincinnati, recently, for the purpose Of hay
ng large ard painful tumor removed from
his neck. Physicians were consulted, and
i was agreed to perform the operation, at
the request Of tie invalid, while under the IN
iluence of Chloroform which was administer
ed and the tumor successfully removed, but On
the patient, reviying from its effects, he sank
back OF his bed and died. Mr. La Fore,
anticipating that the operation might result
IN bis death, had made his viii and arrang-
ed all bis pecuniary affairs
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

The Sub-Treasuries have in them over
nineteen millions OF dollars subject to draft
In New York, Boston. and Philadelphia
over fourteen millions of dollars are locked
up in safes.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

The site for National Military Hospital
in the West is said to be fixed at Harrods-
burg Springs, Ky.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

John Anthony Winston, Esq, has receiv-
ed The nomination for Governor of Alabama,
from tie Democratic Convention Of that
State
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT NJ.
HARDY, Esq, as candidate for Prosecuting At
torney, in the Sixth Judicial District for the unex
pired term of E. A. Warren, Esq, resigned.
We are authorized to announce ORVILLE
JENNINGS, Esq, as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney, in the Sixth Judicial District, for the
unexpired term of e. A. Warren, Esq, resigned.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

The total population Of the villages,
towns and cities OF the'U nited States is only
100000, while the rural population .the
honest peasantry, their couniry's pride, .
II I9.2J3 600 The forr cities of New
York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore
contain population Of 1,2l40O0 The
amount Of whose real and personal property
is 500, ,0G0,00 Or SJ7S each The pro-
pcrty of the r>ral population is s., ,Sf2,
000.9U0, or about Sl20 each.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

The JAPAv ExrEDIrroN-A singular
fatality seems to hang over the Japan Expe-
dition. The y. Y. Express" states that IN
telligence has been received of ar-aceident
to the steam frigate Susquehanna, which,
il i said will probably disable her from pro-
ceedins with the rest Of the squadron. She
broke her shaft in February last. and it was
doubtful whether she would be able to re-
turn home to repair.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

NORTH CAEoLINA.-The Greensburough
Patriot" says the copper fever prevails
extensively and intensely throughout the
old gold mining region OF Guilford ard Ran
dclph. lands 70 a large amount, in the
neighhorhood Of the Fentress Mine, have
recently changed hands, and gone into the
possession Of capitalists at prices which a
year or two ago the proprietors never dream
ed Of The veins already operated upon to
an extent sufficient TO thorough test give
promise Of ezhaustlcss abundance Of the
mineral.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

A BupcEr or IGNoRANCE.-At the din
ner given by the Abolitionists to the Hon.
JOHN ?. HALE, at Boston, on the 9th inst,
the Hon. JoHN @. PALFREY presented can
address containing tie signatures Of 571 900
women Of England on the subject Of Amer
ican slavery
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

THE BoNAPARTE's IN TIE Ut. STATES
The Emperor NAPOLEON III has sent a
friendly invitation to the members of the
BoNAPARrE family in Baltimore to visit
France. Young JERoHE, Grandson Of
KING JEROME BoyAPAsTE, and now a
Lieutenant in the Z. s. Army, has accepted
the invitation and obtained leave Of absence
for 4ix months, to visit his imperial rela-
tyes.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-25

The Washington Union made the awk-
ardest possible piece OF work in comment
Ing upon GOV. Lanes proclamation an
nouncing his forcible seizure Of territory.
Az first the Union taking for granted that
anything and everything in the shape Of
the seizure Of territory must necessarily meet
the views Of Loccfoco administration, re-
buked the Wing papers very. sharply for
their reprobation Of Gen. Lanes policy
And now the Union. after being thus re-
buked by the Wing presses ard calling
them anti-Amcrican in spirit and feeling,
finds Itself obliged to sayf Gen. oLane pre-
cisely the same things that it abused them
for saying. Lou Jour.