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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

VISIT To Mr.. GREEN, THE REFORMED
GAMBLER.-By invitation Of this gentleman
we on Saturday paid visi. to him at the
Fountain Hotel. He at once proceeded to
show US number Of the tricks prac,ced
by gamblers to fleece their victims. First,
he showed 10 our satisfaction that all play
ing cards could be told by their backs by
the gambler with the same facility tina, they
could be told by the novice face up. Tha,
all card manufacturers are collesgued with
the gamblers no one can doubt for mo-
ment.
After this development, Mr.. G. next took
,,s.s3e
shuf1led and cut by ourselves, end dealt for
Whist by Mr.. G. with such accuracy that he
gave himself and partner all the honors and
the thirteen tricks. The cards were shut
fed the second time as thoroughly as 6n-
gers could shuttle them and Gu. by the se-
Gsseek and nsf he &c Seyen nd or Hsh Low
self The ace, duce and ten of diamonds and
turned the Jack Of diamonds for trump, thus
securing for himself "four tmes''-all the
cards can make in one hand. Euchre came
next in turn. The cards were thoroughly
shuffled, and Mr.. G. dealt himself the Jack
OF clubs, ace of clubs, Jack of spades, queen
of clubs, ten of spades, and turning the king
of clubs for trumps, which, by the privilege
Of dscarding, gave him an invinclble or a.
lone hand, assuring him "mark." The
games OF Bluff, Bragg, Faro, Sc, were all
carried out in similar manner by Mr.. G.
Tricks of legerdemain came next in turn,
which must be seen to be appreciated. The
one which was more curious than all others
was his trick Of memory. He shufled his
cards as thoroughly as possible, then passed
them TO others present TO do the same, and
they were then placed by another in our
hands, when we shuffled and cut Them more
than one dozen times and then took them
to the corner of the room, as far as we could
get from MIR. G. He then told US every
card we looked at as correctly as though he
had them face upwards before him. He
carried this still furlher-we shuff1ed and
cut them again, and then dealt several hands,
when he told what each hand contained
without having them turned over. This
most wonderful feat closed the truly aston
ishing exhibition.
There is deep moral lesson in Mr.. G.'s
private and public lectures, and we hope he
may not leave our city until all have wit
messed his expositions of gamblers and card
manufacturers. Our Legislature should take
this opportunity to avail themselves of his
knowledge and pass such law as will reach
this class Of evil doors. We think Mr..
Green is doing much good and deserves the
counlenance of good men.-BaH. Clipper.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS ex-
tract the following from an editorial in las,
weeks Marlboro Gazette
For sometime past our townfolk have
been amazed at certain "spiri,ual manifes-
ta,ions" which have come under their OBJ
servasion in so palpable form as to con-
vince the skeptcal. We had seen accounts
Of these wonders in the papers, but could
form little idea of their singularitv until
we had most unques,ionable demonstration
Of them.
| For the benefit of those of our readers
who have not seen the experiments, we will
state the process of"calling the spirts' from
their abodes Lei two, three or more per-
sons stand around a table, chair, or any
other piece of furniture, end place their
hands upon i, in such manner that they
shall form a circular connection; taking
care to keep the hands in contact with the
table, or whatever article may be used. In
few minutes the piece of furniture will be-
move in the same direction, still keeping the
connection Of hands unbroken, but not neces-
sarily touching the table, and the "spiritual-
lied" piece Of furniture will move around
so rapidly tina, the opera, ors will have diff
fcul.y in keeping up with it. After the ia
Bile is in motion, considerable weight, o
man for instance, may be placed upon it
. without impeding lis progress. And, more
, wonderful still, the table may be NOV
ed to the right or left, at the will of the
operators
I All this will seem incredible to our read.
ers, we know; bu, lie, the most skeplical
person give it fair trial, and he cannot fail
to be convinced. For ourself, we have made
such complete demonstration Of il, and in
, 50 many different ways, that we cannot be
: deceived in regard 10 it. /, seems that the
lighter the table may be, and the greater the
! number of operators. the swiler will be tht
! motion. But we are convinced tina, one per
son can perform the same wonders provid
2 ed he use light article for the purpose
, Nor do we believe i, is necessary tina, ,i,er'
r be a joining Of ha DIS; for we have see.
small box and common dinner plate per
: form The same wonders by laying one hon'
lightly upon them. The intelligent reade
n can easily inyen. variety of similar ex
e perimenls.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

YE7HE PORT TOBACCO DEBATING CLUB,
i pursuant to adjournment, met in the Court
House on Friday evening last The President be-
ing absent, the Society organized by calling to the
Chair J. J. HUGHEs, Esq.
The office of President being vacated by vote of
the Society, Mr.. HUGHEs was elected President.
1t was determined that the meetings hereafter
should convene at o'clock, P. M.
The question, "Which was the greater Gene
raj, Hannibal or Napoleon?" after being debated
by Messrs. FEEDER and DIGGEs, was postponed
for further discussion until Friday next, the 3lst
instant Disputants Messrs. R. S. REEDER and
| VIM. B. SKAcKELFoRD in the affirmative, and
Messrs. p. A. BRAwNER and GEO. DIGGEs in the
negative.
GEORGE DIGGES, Sec'y pro tenn.
Jan 90 1853
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

"if you wish to keep poor," says Yam
kee editor, "buy two glasses of ale every
day, at FIVE cents each, amounting in one
year TO $3.50; smoke three cigars, one
after each meal, counting up in the course
of The year to $685.; keep big dog, which
will consume in year q. least SIS worth
Of provision, and a cat SIS more. AItogeth-
er, this amounts to the snug little sum Of
$l1O,25-suficien! to buy six barrels OF
flour, one hundred bushels of coal. one bar.
rel Of sugar, one sack Of coffee, a good coat
a respectable dress, besides frock for the
baby, and half dozen pair of shoes"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the suit
IL scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate of ELIZABETH A. COMPTON, late.
ofsad county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouches thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the expiration of six
months. They may otherwise be excluded by law
from all benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of Janu-
airy, 1853.
WILSON COMPTON, Exe'r
ian 20 of Elizabeth A.. Compton.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

THE ST. MARY's BEADING-RooM AND
DEBATING SocIETY.-At an election held
for officers of,his Society on Thursday last,
9th inst, the following gentlemen were sew
orally elected: George S. King, President :;
Joseph B. Smith, Vice do; Dr.. A. J. Spald'
Secretary Geo. c. Morgan, Corresponding
do; VIM. A. Loker, Treasurer; George J.
Spading, Librarian, The library of this TO-
slilulion already contains upwards o. two
hundred and fifty volumes and as it affords
an easy mode of gradually forming good
public library, commends itself to general
consideration and support. Membership,
an initiation fee Of $3.50, and regular
monthly contribution IS cts. All money.
above necessary expenses, is devoted to the
purchase of books.-Beacon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

SUMANA-It was positively stated some
weeks ago, and by everybody believed, that
the French had taken formal possession Of
the port Of SANTANA, in ST.. Domingo, with
the intention of retaining it permanently, or
for an indefinite period, the ostensb!e OBJ
jec. being to give protection to the Domini-
cans against the aggressive intentions of the
Hayden Emperor, his Majesty Faus'in the
First. This news, says the Globe, was
credited by all the journals, among Others
by the Courier oes Etats- Unis, the bes.
informed journal in the United States, pro-
baby, with respect to France, and to all
French affairs, civil, military, or political ;
and the Courier, commenting upon this ac'
Of occupancy, said it was an act Of humani-
~ rendered on behalf of civilization. Sc
that we, with others, looked upon the es.
adjustment of the French at SANTANA as q
fixed fact" and quite likely to be fixec
one for some time that is, that they woult
be in no hurry to evacuate and depart Now
however, i, is said TO be all a mistake-iha
The French have not occupied SANTANA, o
any por, in the Dominican part of the is
land, and tina. it is not known that they in
tend 10 do so soon, or at all.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
PUBLIC SALE.

pY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court of
D Charles County, we will sell at public sale,
at Pottersville. Charles county, Maryland, on
THURSDAY the Sd of FEBRUARY next, Gf
fair, if not, the next fair day,)
Three Likely Young NEGROES;
also parcel Of Corn, and some other small
articles Of Household Furniture.
TERMS: A credit of six months will be given,
the purchaser giving bond with approved security,
bearing interest from day of sale.
E. MARSHALL
F. STONE, Adm'rs
jan 20. d. b. n. of Philip Marshall.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

The wine harvest Of the present year al
Hermann, Missouri, has turned out favor
ably. The yield is 5000 gallons and if
the crop is good next year it will be 49,
600 10 10000 gallons. 10 the town, which
is mostly inhabited by Germans, there are
already two hundred acres planted with
100000 vines, all Of which will be in bear.
ing in two years, yielding $4,000 gallons
in common seasons, and $4,000 in good
ones.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

SALE OF SLAvEs-The sale of one hun
dred slaves belonging to the estate Of the
late John c. Singleton, took place at Col
umbia, S. c., on Monday week. The Ban
mer says tina. boys from Is to 25 years old
brough, 5000 to $1,000 few over ST.
900. Young women sold for $3.50 to $3.50.
The average was $3.50.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
IMPORTS OF GUANo AT ALEXANDRIA,

IMPORTS OF GUANo AT ALEXANDRIA,
The Alexandra (Va.) Gazette states thai,
guano has been imported al that port in large
quantities for the last five or six years and
that it is now one Of the larges. markets in
the country for guano. Last year at leas.
10000 tons were imported at Alexandra
and to the District, or about one fourth of
the whole quantity imported into this coun-
try, and the consumption, it is stated, will
be largely increased the coming season.
OF the above 10000 tons, abou. two thirds
were imported into Alexandra.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

EQUESTRIAN STATUE oE WASHINGTON
The U. S. Senate have adopted the resolu-
ton Of the House, appropria,ing $4,000
to the erection Of an equehrian statue in
honor of the memory and national services
of George Washington.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
THE MARKETS,
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 1876

DALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 1893.
GRA1N.-We quote red Wheat at IL 81 I6;
white Wheat, good to fair, at ! 16aSl 90 !; and
very prime do, for family -four, at 81 25 per BUSH
ell. Maryland Oats 80 AZ cts.
ToBAcCo.-The receipts extremely light, as
is usual at this season, and the demand is very
limited We note small sales of Maryland with
in the range of quotations, viz:
Maryland Ground leaf S3.5Oa7; Frosted So IS
brown Sc 50a7 so, and fine brown SO.
| The inspections of the week comprise Al hhds.
| Maryland, and 90 hhds. Oho-totaI, 70 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

The Christian htelHgencer states that
the Protestant Episcopal Church in this
country is divided into 20 diocesses. Two
years ago, the date Of its last report, it num-
bered l ,55S ministers, 1900 parishes, SO ,238
commandments, and 100 candidates for ord
ers. It's present membership is estimated
al 100000. Nearly one-6flh of its clergy
are said to be without parishes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

RETURN OF THE MEXICAN GARDINER
CoMMIssIoN.-Henry May, Esq, and 9th.
ers, appointed by Government to search foi
GARDENERS silver mine in Mexico, have
reached Washington. Their report has no.
transpired, but it is said will confirm the re.
port that no mine could be found by the
Commissioners, though they travelled six
teen hundred miles on mules in search OF
it. Hargous and other Americans returned
with the Commissioners. Senator Soule
chairman Of the Gardiner claim committee.
will give the subjec. early attention. The
Charleston Courier says that Mr.. May and
his colleagues have brought witnesses with
them TO prove that the claim is a grand
humbug.
1t is stated that Gardeners trial will pro-
coed as soon as the facts already ascerlaine ed
are communicated to the District Attorney
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

We think mono need yet despair of get
ing their supplies Of ice for next SUMNER
The weather, at the time we pen this para
gragh, indicates freeze. Have your ice
houses in good order and fail no, o fill them
the very first chance you get.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

The site Of the Post-office at Chesnu,
Hill Calvert county, Nd, is changed to "Sun-
derland," and John T. Lyles appointed
Postmaster.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

DEATH OF SENATOR UPHAM.-Senator
Upham, of Vermont, died at his lodgings in
Washington city, las. Thursday of varioloid,
after ten days sickness.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

THE Snow STORM, Of Thursday, extend
ed all through Western New York and the
New England States, in many places block
ing up the roads, and putting temporary
suspension to railroad travel AtNarrows-
burg, N. Y, it was 20 inches deep,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

The celebrated Will of R. T. Hairs,on, Of
Henry county, Miss, by which his whole
estate, amounting to half million Of dol
lars, IS given to lille negro, was admitted
to record, we see, at the las. term Of the
county court.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
Atelegraphic dispatch, dated Wasbingto,

Atelegraphic dispatch, dated Washington,
January 18th, says: sit is understood that
in view Of the situation Of Foreign affairs,
the Military and Naval Committee Of the
Senate have under consideration several pro-
positions for increasing the efficiency of the
army and navy. They will probably re-
commend thorough forlifica,ion Of the Pa
cifc coast and will report some measure for
the employment Of the commercial steam
marine, should the contingencies conlempla-
ted by Soule and Marshall's ten million pro-
position require it,"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

The recently prepared prepaid postage
envelopes have been rejected by the Post
office Department; the contractors are to
furnish better specimens by the first Of
February
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to WILLIAM FERGrssoy
N s BROTHER and WILLIAM FERGUSON & Co.
are requested to come forward and make imme-
date settlement as no further indulgence can be
given. J. B. FERGUSON, who will attend to the
business, may be found in Port Tobacco at the
office of Ferguson & Bateman.
Jon
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

Land Warrants are quoted in New York
a, $50 $l54 for $50 acres; at 76 S79
for so acres; and a! 3S.5Oa $40 for 40 acres
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER OF MARY
LAND,-The Repor. of Philip F. Th on'as,
Esq, Comptroller Of the Treasury Depart
ment Of Maryland, has been made to the
Legislature for the fiscal year ending lsI
December, 1852. The matters covered in
this report were formerly treated by the State
Treasurer, but under the new Constitution
The p,esen, change is required. We learn
from Mr.. Thomas report that during the
past year there was received into the Trea
sury from various sources, the sum Of
s1,279,953 ?;
There was balance in the Trea-
sury, on lst Dec, 1851, of 25O,957 I:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

The Portland .Argus says that the Sebago
pond ice company are cutting ice twelve
inches thick, clear as crystal, and storing il
in their warehouses.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

THE ST. MARY's SAvING's INSTITUTION.
We learn from The Beacon that this institu-
ton has declared a dividend Of FIVE per cent.
for the six months ending on the 1lth inst.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

L Red Whiting; Turkey TIMBER; Rose Pink
Patent Dryer; Vendike Brown; Sand Paper; Lith-
arge; Dry White Lead; Paris Green; Chrome Green
and Chrome Yellow, just received and for sale by
HENRY PEEL, Druggist,
Corner of King and Fairfax streets,
jan 20 Alexandria. Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
NOTICE..

A IL persons indebted to FERGUSON &
"a, BATEAIAN for dealings to lst of january,
1898, are requested to call at their office High
street and settle either by payment OF note.
Port Tobacco, JAM 20, 1858.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

To converse with the spiritual knockers,
lay six and quarter cents on the table at
tavern, and they'll show themselves quick
er than you can say beans,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

THE TEN MILLIoNs.-The following is
ions, which the Democratic members of
Congress propose to place at the disposal
of Gen. Pierce:
Resolued, That sum of ten millions of
dollars be set apart out Of any funds in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated, and be
placed at the disposal Of the President, for
The purpose of enabling him, during the re-
cess of Congress, TO meet such exigencies
as may arise out Of those momentous sub
jec,s connected with the present state of the
relations Of this country with the other pow.
ers Of the earth, SO liable, on account of their
character and completely, to present them
selves from hour to hour for practical ane
immediate consideration.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

The LEGIsLATURE.-Nei branch OF
the Legislature had quorum present on
Monday-all the members not having re-
turned we suppose from their excursion to
Wheeling. On Tuesday the Senate was a.
gain without quorum. In the House the
Speaker appointed the Standing Committees
and presented the Report of the Compsrol'
Ter of the Treasury. There is no. much
else, Of general interest, to be found in the
proceedings.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

4 ROMATiC BURNING FLUID.-An arti-
n Gle which burns with clear and beautiful
light, leaving incrustatons upon the wick, be-
ing free from grease or smoke, any disagreeable
odor, is we'll adapted for burning in Newells Pa
tent Safety Lamps, and the best article for using in
the ordinary Ethereal Oil Lamps. Received, and
for sale by HENRY PEEL, Druggist,
Corner of King and Fairfax streets,
jan 90 Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

ELECTION OF JOHN M. CLAYToN.-The
Delaware Legislature, on the 18th inst,
elected John NJ. Clayton to the United States
Senate for six years from the 4.h of March
next
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

NOR COUGHS, Colds, Pain in the Chest, &C.,
IL the Wild Cherry Cough Syrup is without ex-
cepton the most reliable and immediate remedy
ever offered to the public. Thousands in this city
bear testimony to its virtues 1t is very pleas
ing to the taste and perfectly harmless. Prepared
and sold by HENRY PEEL. Druggist,
Corner of King and Fairfax Streets,
jan 90 Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
n NHE Creditors of William H. Howell an In
Il solvent petitioner, are hereby notified to pre-
sent their claims to the undersigned on or before
the Goth day of April next.
THOMAS H. PADGETT,
jan 20-3t Trustee.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20
1,53O,911 90
1,36O,458 70
170,452 %
1860 76
Leaving this balance applicable to
future demands,
S36,761 50


future demands, s36,76l 50
The aggregate income Of the Treasury
for the fiscal year ended on the first day Of
December, 1852, has exceeded that of the
year Immediately preceding j, by the sum
of S4S,6S6 20, while, with the exception Of
some few Of the sources Of revenue, which
are adver,ed to, no greater increase or
diminulion has occurred than is usually ex-
perienced in the operation Of the Treasury
in any given number of years.
The receipts Of the current year are esti-
mated a, $l,323,lS7 so, and the expendi-
lures at $96l,95S SO.
On account of the school fund there was
received during the year SS4S5S Sc, in
Guiding $lS,769 20 on hand at the begin
ming of the year. The amour. expended
during the year was $64.33l 81, leaving a
balance on hand Of S20,527 40.
, On accoun, Of the sinking fund there wa.
received during the year $49l,74l 81, in
GLIDING $24.17S rs on. hand at the com.
I 1881 was expended for commission, AMI
S49l, $50 "a invested for ihe use Of the
sinking fund, leaving balance Of 3 cent:
10 the credit of said fund.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

Making an aggregate in the Urea
ury during the year (l652) of
OF this amount there has been dis
bursed in the year,
Leaving balance remaining in the
Treasury, on lst Dec. 1852, of
Subject to various charges-the
whole amounting to
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-01-20

ssTF YOU TRY ME YOU'LL LOVE ME.'-Oyler s.
Il Anderson's pure California Gold Bar Tobac-
small lot of this superior article just recev-
ed and for sale by HENRY PEEL, Druggist.
Corner of Hing and Fairfax streets,
ian 20 Alexandria, Va.