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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
MISCELLA A n E. 0 y S.
THE DUEL CAT THE SPOUT
LEGEND OF CALVERT COUNTY.

LEGEND OF CALVERT COUNTY.
Old Colonel Fi,zhugh, of Calvert, was
a sing gular genius, and entertained some very
whimsical notions. Descended from ca
de, of the noble English house Of that name
one who had emigra,ed to Maryland as Sc
cre,ary to the land proprietary, he was proud
of his family, and held high opinion "l
his own personal consequence as head OF
,ha, family in his native Slate. His ideas
of maguiicence, however, were very re-
marksbe, as his ceremonius manner OF vis-
i,lng the few Of his neighbors whom he con-
sidered Of aristocraic stock, will show
Among those few my grandfather had the
credi, of being numbered.
The Colonel, at the period alluded to,
owned very large estate in the southern
par, Of The county, at the head Of 81. John $
creek. uow more fsmiiarly known in the
neighboIhoo as Mill creek. The latter
name was derived from a fouf-making es-
,ablshmenl, situated on the principal branch
of the creek, from which the Colonel ex-
ported annually in his own ship large guam
titles Of flour direct to London. The place
is still occupied by griss mill, the opera
lions OF WUlCu arc HOW CohhhCu w S''Hu
ing for the use Of the neighboring plan
,ations. On the SUNNI, Of a beautiful
hill. at the distance of halfa mile from the
mills. and two or three miles from my grand
fathers residence, stood ''Mill Mouni,' th'
dwelling of Colonel Filzhugh. Only TIT
blackened ruins Of the foundation walls
this house now exist-an emblem OF IN
decayed fortunes Of the family.
In those earlier times of the republic, IN
visits of neighbors in Calvert were al"ay
day-long. ! have often heard my lathe
saw, ,ha, whenever Colonel Fizhugh'
family visited grandfa.her's, negro boy
dressed in homely livery, and mounted o
horseback, would appear at the yard ga'
Of Locust Hill, before breakfast (and tn
breakfast hour was very early in thos
davs.O with message or note 10 the etfe
,ba, "Colonel and Mrs. Fi'zhugh would
themselves the honor 10 spend the day VIII
Mr.. and Mrs. Wealherby." Then the ho
pi,able answer being given that Mr.. and Mr.
Wea,herby would be very happy to see II
Colonel and Mrs. Fiizhugh, aecomPanle
perhaps by an inlimstion, lha! the weir hs
yielded three foot "rock," or If in season
that brace Of canvass backs, for the Col
mel was sometimes of an epicure.) the "se
van. in livery" would, without further ha
turn and speed homeward.
Then would begin the note ofprepara'io
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

THOMAS JEFFERsoN.-The Boston Ea-
gle says-Rev. Mr.. Cushman, during some
remarks a. the dedication of The New May
hew School House, referred TO the times
when i. was customary at the South for SER
wants to hand round mint juleps in the
schools he spoke of Thomas Jefferson and
fellow student who sa, beside him. The
former abs,aned from the julep but the lat
ter INDUCED in it. Thirty-five years alter
wards, in bar-room, the latter spoke OF q
difference in early habits, and confessed
himself 10 be confirmed drunkard, while
Jefferson was President ofihe United States
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

"Go to the" The rest of the SEN
tence was not distinctly heard.
How many years Mr.. B. suffered from the
ridcule attached TO his essay in dueling,
cannot say but he must have had hard
time of it as he lived to good old age, and
the joke is still told in the neig ghborhood.
He never sent challenge again, and the
effect which s'The Duel a, the Spout" had
in checking the habit of duellng in the
country, was scarcely surpassed by the in
fuence which The publication Of the adven-
ture of the knight of La Mancha produced
in quelling knight-errantry in Spain.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
THE SNOW! THE SNOW!

The snow, the snow, love the snow,
With its wild and frantic curl,
As it dances along on the frgd blast,
That filings it about as it whistles past
In many an eddying wbirl!
-a o give me the snow, the white winged snow.
That falls from the wintry sky,
That robes the earth in vest of white,
And sparkes and shines in the sun S rich light,
Like the starry arch on high!
The snow, the snow, love the snow,
'Tis ever dear to me-
With the gladstone cry of the bright check d boy.
Who halls its flight with shout of joy
With shout so full of gee! lsno";
Then give me the snow, the White-"ihgeo
That falls from the wintry sky,
That robes the earth in vest of white,
And sparkles and shines in the suns rich light
Like the starry arch on high!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
p o E. II r Y.
DON'T SAY ONE THING AND MEAN
ANOTHER.
BY CHARLES SWAIN.

CHARLES SWAIN.
The little lane-the greenwood lane
Where Mary dwelt was gay with singing;
For brook and bird in many strain
Down vale and moor, their notes were hinging
But Mary's heart was deaf to song,
No longer she her tears could smother;
For she had learnt-at last-twas wrong
To say one thing and mean another!
IT'S rght-'ts due, when hearts are true,
To show that heart without deceiving,
And not to speak, in idle freak,
To try If one S the POWER of grieving!
In Mary's heart, and Mary's mind
She loved one youth-and loved no other,
But Mary's tongue was oft inclind
To say one thing and mean another!
Would all might see how sweet 'twould be
If truth alone their words directed
How many day might then be gay,
That passeth now in tears, detected
Would all might learn, and all discern,
That truth keeps longest, friend or brother;
Then maids be kind and speak your mind,
Nor say one thing, and mean another!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

A country editor, in giving rival town
lashing, says, among Other saucy things,
,ha. 81, takes several of their pigs 10 pull
blade of grass: they are SO poor, that the
Coremos. selzes the spear in his mouth, The
balance having taken each other by his
tail, when they all give long pull, strong
pull, and pull altogether, and if the spear
breaks, the whole tumble 10 the ground Tor
want of sufficient strength to support them"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

As Father Morris was walking through
parrish famous for its profanity, he was
stopped by whole flock Of the you'hiu!
reproba,es of the place. "Fa,her Morris
Father Morris the devils dead - 'ls he?'
said the old man, benignly laying his hand
on The head Of The nearest urchin, "Y ou
,,or faiherIess children :"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

"You are very stupid, Thomas" said
country teacher to lil.e boy eight years
old. .You are like donkey, and what do
,hey do to cure them of stupidity :" "They
feed them better, and kick them less" said
the arch little urchin. ..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

New doctrines, however true, and how
ever beautiful, never please men of the olden
school. They like to fancy ,ha. the world
has been losing wisdom, instead Of gaining
it, ever since they were young.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

USE OF GRA1N.-"My good gracious I! |
wonder wha, they'll manufacture out OF
grain next" said an old lady. "Here's an
account of man making rye face, and Of
another making foury speech. Then
whole column about corn laws"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY e. WELLS, JR.
d TOR AND PRIZE r i.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

EhNIo OF SUBoCRIf HUN.
For one year, if paid within six months, $3.50
&c 6 ifnot paid within six months, 200
ADvERTIsEMENTs-Sl per square for three inser-
tlons-l2 lines of small type or IA of large type
sequent insertion. If the number of insertions 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-
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

There never was any party, faction, sect
or cabsl, whatsoever, in which the most is :
norant was not the most violent.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

Blessed be poverty it enables US to in
Weigh with virluous Indignation upon those
ex.ravsgances which we cannot atford TO
indulge in.
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20

NNHE subscriber respectfully announces to
o. the Ladies and Gentlemen of Woodville,
and his friends i'll general that he has Just open
ed at his store on Commercial Row, large
and elegant selection of fancy and useful ar
ticles, among which, are the following.
Umbrellas cotton and silk; Gloves all kinds;
Riding-whips, and Walking-canes; Tooth bru
shes, Pocket knives and Combs; Razors, Ra
zor-straps and Shaving soaps; Perfumery of
all kinds, colors and scents; Hair oil Of the best
quality; Soap, Starch, Indigo Candles, Sar
dimes, Lobsers and Salmons; Preserves Pick
els, Currents and Citron; Olive oil Bay water
and Catsups; Pecons, Almonds and Brazilian
nuts; Filberts, English Walnuts, Oranges, Ap
pies &c
ALS0-The best Tobacco and Segars, will
always be kept on hand, together with every
other article usually kept in such establish
dlkpts but which are now too numerous to mem
- w. A. HASSELL.
Woodvllle, February, iith, ls5l-IY,
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
Executors saIe!

RY virtue Of an order, of the Honorable
Probate Court Of Wilkinson county, State
Of Mississippi, made at the August tenn there
of A. D. 1853 the undersigned, Executor, of
the last will ard testament of David Thomas,
deceased, will proceed to sell at Public Auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, on credit of
twelve months from the day of sale, at the
Courthouse door. in the town of Woodville,
(between the hours prescribed by law on
TUESDAY, the 10th day of January, 1854,
the following described lands, belonging to
the Estate of said testator, viz:
"a certain tract Of land lying in said county
containing by estimation, Two hundred and
forty-nine 43-100 acres, and described as the
north west quarter, of section, forty-three, in
township one, range one, west, and the South
west quarter of section thirty same town
ship and range"
Purchasers, sequired to give bond or bonds
with approved security, &c.
E. I. MERRICK, Executor.
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
trustees Sale,

Rl-yirtue OF a certain Deed Of Trust executed
by Robt. Norwood, on the 23d day Of
April, A. D. 1850, to secure Mason Z. Saun-
4 ders the payment Of three promissory notes
bearing date the 23d day of March, A. D.
1850, the first for the sum of $4,62l
99-lOo, payable lst of January, 1851, with
interest at 6 per cent per annum, from 5th Of
May, 1850, until paid; the second for the sum
Of $5,06l 07-lO0, payable the 9th Of Janua-
y,. 1852, and the third for the sum of $5,33s
SS-l00, payable the 5th of January, l853.-
Said Deed of Trust duly recorded in the office
of the Probate Clerk of Wilkinson county, in
Book p, pages 3l9 and 800, of the records
of deeds.
|, George II. Gordon, the trustee under the
above, will, for the purpose of paying the
amount due principal and interest on the prom
issory notes in said Deed of Trust described,
proceed to sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash, on the premises, the late resi-
dence of said Robt Norwood, now deceased, on
TUESDAY, 2sM day Of February 1854,
the following described property, as set forth
in said Deed of Trust, to-wit that certain
tract or parcel of land formerly in the posses
sion of CHM and Adams commonly called the
"Brick House place." and bounded on the
north by land of G. Evans Hail. south by land
belonging to the heirs of Daniel Williams,
deceased, and on the west by public land, be-
ing the same tract Of land conveyed to said
Robert Norwood by John /. Wall, Admins
traitor de bonis non, Of Edmund CHM, decd,
and by Thos G. Adams, excepting out of this
Deed, one sixth of said land sold by said Nor
wood, to the heirs of Daniel Williams, bear
ing date the 18th day of February, 1886, the
five sixth part of said tract hereby conveyed,
containing 270 acres, more OF less.
Also one undivided half part Of tract of
land lying in said county, on the waters Of
Bumarts Creek, being the. north undivided
half of said tract, which tract was originally
granted by the Spanish Government to VIII
liam Vousdan and conveyed by said Vousdan
to William Ogden, and which the said uIldi-
vided half part of said tract was devised by
said VIM. Ogden to Daniel Ogden, and con
veyed by the heirs of Daniel Ogden to said
Norwood, containing 225 arpents.
Also the following described parcel of land
purchased by said Norwood of the United
States, being fractional section 40, township 2,
range 4 west containing 38s9 acres, more or
less.
Also all the stock of Horses, Cattle, Oxen
and Hogs on said place; Farming utensils,
Wagons and Carts, and all things appertaining
to the same.
Also the following described thirty-three
slaves, to-wit Essex, Eliza, Jack, Charity, Ran
dali, Moses, Tandy, Rhoda and daughter, En-
lime, Mary and daughter, Rachael, Phillis and
Louisa, Edmund and Eliza his wife
and two children, James, Abram, Cyrus, Pat
sey, Amy and her child Terredda, Matilda,
Mariah and her child Martha, Harvey and his
wife, Sela and her child, Lewis, John, Willis,
and Lewis the driver.
And upon such sale shall convey such title
as is vested in me, by such Deed Of Trust.
GEO. Ii. GORDON, Trustee.
Feb. Ii 1891 2m
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20


ESl virtue OF an order OF the Honorable
frobate Court OF wilkinson county, State
VI MISSISSIPPI made at the August term, there
o. A. y. 1898 the undersigned, Executor OF
lhe last VIII ana testament OF David Callahan
deceased VIII proceed TO sell at Public Auction
10 the highest and falrest bidder on a credit
OF twelve months from the day OF sale at the
Courthouse door, III the town OF Woodvllle,
between me hours prescribed by law) on
ioEopAl' the 4th day OF October, 1858,
the iollowing described land, belonging to the
Estate OF sad testator, VIZ
1.-TWO certain tracts OF land, situated lying
ana pelng IN said county OF WILKINSON and
ota'e Oh MlsslsslrPl' called Tine Orove,' con,
taining together by estmatlon four hundred
ana torty-slx ll-loo acres and described as
iollows, TO wit pegihng at a white oak and
running from thence north hfty perches to a
peecI, thenee east lorty perehes eight links, to
a Daek gum ana molly, thence north $50
west tmrty-ive chalns seventy INKS, to bay
tree, thence south ~ east thirteen chains
.iirty-two Inks, 70 nolly, thence east 70,
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
N o THCE.

ETTERS Of administration, with the will
annexed, granted to the undersigned, by
the Honorable Probate Court of Wilkinson
county, at the August term, thereof AID 1853
on the Estate of Benjamin White, deceased.
Notice, is hereby given to all persons indebt-
ed to said Estate, to make immediate pay
ment-and those having claims to present
them, duly authenticated within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be for ever
barred
FREDONIA WHITE, Adm'x. &c.
Aug. 9-6w
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
Painting, Paper-Hanging
A ND GLAZING

nAXTER n LEMON, beg leave to@EGS
Rretun their most sincere thanks
~ for past favors conferred upon them, and
TO inform the citizens Of Woodville and sur
rounding comfy that they are now ready to
south.
Fancy woods and marbles neatly initiated.
Orders left at Messrs. Wright & Elders Drug
Store, from town or country will be promptly
attended to. BAXTER & LEMON.
Woodyille, April 10 1s5s-ly.
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
NOTICE.

.ETTERS of Administration, de bonis non,
~ having been granted Carnot Posey the un-
dersigned, by the Honorable Probate Court of
Wilkinson county, at the August term thereof
AID, 1858, on the Estate of Robert Norris
deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons indebt-
eo to said Estate to make immediate payment
and those having claims to present them,
duly authenticated, within the time prescribed
by law, or they will be for ever barred.
CAlsNOT POSEY, Administrator.
Oct 25-6w
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20

WILL be in Natchez, ON the 9th of q,
September, with lot of so NEGROESfR
among them may be found Several mecha- -A--
MICS, No. l male cook, good many first
rate Cotton pickers, DC. &c.
The above Negroes have been selected in
Virginia and Tennessee with great care, and
are insured for IL months with policies trans
feTable.
R. II. ELAN.
Aug 3O-tf-Nat. Cour.
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
Removal.
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER.

BOOT AND SHOE MAKER
ZOE BOWEL, informs the inhabitants OF
Woodville and its Vicinity, that he has
removed to the house lately occupied by Mr.
Foster, where he intends to carry on the above
business in all its various branches. He
hopes by strict attention TO business, to merit
public patronage
n5- All kind of Boots and shoes made in
French or American style.
FINE FRENCH AND AMERICAN
feathers. constantly on nand.
Nov IS: fS51-46tf.
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
stecl,s Book store

JB. STEEL, so Camp street, Agent for the
sale of John T. Whites Printing Types
Plain and Ornamental, comprising the most
beautiful and approved specimens in modern
use. Also, Agent for Hoe & co.'s celebrated
Printing Presses, of all sizes. Always on
hand full assortment OF chases, cases, brass
rule, &c. Printing Papers, and Engrayer's
cards, of ALL sizes. ALL ORDERS attended to-
Feb. 27-1y
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, ! CO
Wilkinson County. 90

" AAi'oAA OCeoJ'
In the Circuit Court, Of said county, DecemJe,
Term thereof A.D. 1858.
Daniel L. vs. hillsr' Attachment to,
John J. Reinhart $l4s II.
The attachment in this case was obtained
= by said plaintiff against the Estate, real
and personal Of the said defendant, from L. K.
Barber, Esq, justice of the Peace of said
county, on the 9th day of July, A. D. 1853,
for the sum of $l48 II, returnable at the
December term, 1853, of the Court aforesaid,
and the same having been returned into the
clerks office of the Court aforesaid, executed
by the Sheriff of said county.
Notice is therefore hereby given, that unless
the said defendant shall appear, plead, answer,
ETC., herein, on or before the first day of our
next December term, Of said Circuit Court, to
be holden at the Courthouse in Woodville, in
said county, on the second Monday in Decem-
Der, AID. 1853; judgment by default final,
will be entered against him. and the effects so
attached, will be disposed off towards the salts
faction Of said plaintiffs debt, interest and
cost of suit.
Issued, this 5th day of September, AID. 1853.
II. J. BUTTERWORTH, Clerk.
G. s. Kellogg, Esq, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Oct 3-1m
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
BLACKSMITHING.

= HAVING employed the servi-
ces OF frst-rate Blacksmith, in
connection with my own, l am
prepared to do all kind Of plantation work
in first rate manner, and at the usualtenns
and prices.
WIN. T. LEWIS.
May 81, 1s5'.-1y
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
.Hsr7. "a JUST .nrzz. -
- A RRIVE I'D. "a go ass e.

eiMoN' poseon ~ 1'o.0; mas lusl re-
ceise' anu opeheu' a' MS o.u s'ofe'
'a'Se "no s"Peio 'seoi'inen' o' ''apie
"oo"s' consisting o' ese'ytn'hg' ana 'he
oes. unlilSs g,eI oiie'cu 'oe sale 'lere
GhooEnlI ana lNON l0loNo
u az inscriptions
naeli9 l'ope' 'no DaSging' heh'1chy
A'hscys' "oou'ii'e h'hseys' l-oweils' DO
"esl'ces'
Large @ an" fAceneh. Assor''heh' Oh
1AMD W az ~ ~ a., H,nus.
r,I, TIiNA, H. q, ~ - Laos WAhE ana UiSAIN-
LIE "AhE' oi an descriptions,
:, a very & ,arse assor''iientoi VI MOS Z l p
Mud DOOIn, elc'
oADDLEhi oi al, KINDS
uoN9' ,I1in GAmE = DAuo. orioi
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20

EILBERT POTTER holds himself in
~ readiness to execute all orders for
Carpenter Work, either in town or country,
with taste and dispatch. In addition TO the
above. he will attend to all orders for maxi
ing Bookcases and Wardrobes, which will
be executed with neatness and at low rates.
A share of public patronage is respectfully
solicited All work done by him will be
warranted.
WoodvIle, Sept. 2l, 1852 -36tf
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, &C
Wilkinson County.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
Two John Hethrington, Frederick Hyson-
N hottie Coll;ne CoIl;ns and

SO John Hethrington, Frederick Hyson-
n bottle, Collins, collins, and
other heirs, (unknown) of James Hethrington,
deceased
YOU are hereby cited, to be and appear
before the Probate Court of Wilkinson county,
at the Courthouse in Woodylle on the first
Monday in November next, then and there to
show cause, Gf any you can) why the final
settlement of the Estate of James Hethrington
deceased, by Thos. w. Hays, Sheriff, admins
traitor, should not be allowed, and a. decree
made therupon accordingly ; and to do and
suffer such things as shall be considered and
ordered by the Court aforesaid in the premises.
WITNESS the Honorable
L. s. Francis Gldart Judge of the Pro-
'>-r--I } bate Court, of said county, at the
Courthouse in Woodvie, the first Monday, in
August in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fify-three.
Issued, the sixth day of August, 1858.
FRED. CONRAD, Clerk.
Aug. 9-60d no 32
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20
B BrOwer, & co.
OU NISHING STORE,


II Camp street, Neao Orleans.
~ Glass and Earthenware, Silver
spoons, forks, ladies, &C., Plated castors,
candlesticks walters, cake baskets, &C., Brita-
MIA ware teasets pitchers, castors, cups, de-,
Tinware, general assortment, Woodware,
buckets, tubs, brooms, baskets, &c, Brushes,
Hflonr, busting, scrub, whitewash, DC, Castings
pots, tea kettles and griddles, Japanery waitess
buckets, boxes, &c, Cutlery knives and forks,
of all qualities; Brass and Iron tenders, shovels
tongs, &c, Lamps, of every description, Cook
ing stoves, the celebrated Connecticut" stove.
In short every article required to furnish a
house Except cabinet furniture and dry goods
being the most extensive assortment in any
store in the city.
EE- Goods for shipment packed with care.
Nov. 29.-tf
Woodville Republican., 1853-12-20

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
mo A. McD. Reilly. Washington Fauver
and Wife, Joseph G. Rely, Isaac Phelps,
Il and Wife, A. c. Fishbur and Wife, NJ.
r. Bowman, Saml Ii. Reilly, Milton Will
lams, Thos Corwin, William and Saml. r.
Williams, heirs and distributes of Martha N
Reilly, deceased Greeting:
YOU are hereby cited, to be and appear
before the Probate Court of Wilkinson county
at the Courthouse in Woodvile, on the first
Monday in August next then and there to
show cause if any you can why the final ac-
count of Westly Reilly, Administrator of Mar
tha n. Reilly, deceased should not be allowed
and decree made thereupon accordingly I;
and further to do and suffer such things as
shall be considered and ordered by the Court
aforesaid in the premises, and have then and
there this writ
f~, Witness the Honorable Francis
Gildart Judge of Probate of said
" " county, at the Courthouse in
l~-' Woodvie, the first Monday in
May, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-three.
Issued the 18th day Of May, 1858.
FIRED. CONRAD, CLERK.
Gordon & Posey, Att'ys.
May lo-60d.