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Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

WATER-Lor SALES IN SAN FRAN
crsco.-One hundred and twenty-five
water-lots were sold, in San Francisco
on Monday last, realizing the sum Of
$1,193, $50, and making an average Of
$9,7s4 apiece. Of the aggregate
amount of the sales, the State is to re-
ceive $29s, ,425, being one-quarter,
which is to be paid to her, in accordance
with the provisions Of the Water-Lot
Act. Also, $l1,937, the amount Of
the auction tax. The city receives the
sum of $6es,3ss. h
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

p@- We are indebted to A. A. Hun
newell, Esq, for copy of the Patent
Office Reports, Agricultural, 1923.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

l~ The Masons had grand ccle-
bration, at San Francisco, on the 9th,
and in various parts of the State.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

DANCING ACcADEMY.-By a notice
in another colnmn, it will be seen that
Mr.. P. P. Martin will open Dancing
School, at the Assembly Room of the
Exchange, on Monday evening next,
Jan. I'd. As this is the season for Balls
and Parties, and as Mr.. Martin is a
competent teacher, he should be liberal
ly patronized.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

Wells, Fargo & Co, have oul
thanks for numerous favors during the
week.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

@ The wreck of the Winfield Scott
vas sold on Thursday week, for $1,000.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

@ Gov. Bigler has completely 70.
covered from his late Illness.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

u A public installation of the Off,
GERS Of Columbia Division, S. of T., will
take place, on Wednesday evening,
Jan. 4th, at 7 o'clock, in the NJ. 4.
Church, South. The public are invited.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

-. The proprietors o. the Cumbcr-
land Iron Works, on the Cumberland
river, Tennessee, have engaged the ser-
vices of twenty Chinese coolies, as iron
workers. They are expected to arrivs
shortly. 1t is stated that the Chinese
are very exper. in working iron.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31
NEWS ITEMS.

-. Gov. Bigler has ordered spec
ial election, to take place on Wednes-
day, Jan. 10th to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the decease of j. Fl. Carson,
one of the members elected to represent
Calaveras County.
-. The Governor of the State Of
Sonora, has issued proclamation, call
ing upon the inhabitants to arise and ex-
pei the invaders, should the Fillibusters
land in their State, and all who are re-
miss In the fulGllment of their duties to
their country will be considered as ''sus-
pected, " and tried by court-martial, the
least punishment being enrolment
in the standing army.
-. The dinner of the New England
Society, in commemoration Of the. land
ing of the Pilgrim Fathers, came off on
Thursday evening last, at Wilson's Ex-
change, San Francisco. There was
large lumber Of gentlemen present, and
the affair passed off with the greatest en-
thusiasm.
-. Gov. Bigler is to be presented
with massive gold ring, made from
Hopkinsville, Butte County, gold, and
which weighs ffty-one dollars. 1t is
elaborately chased, and is the work of
Mess,s. Gamble s Amy.
/. -. A writer in the Mountain Her
aid, published at Yreka, adsocates the
erection Of new State out of territory
to be taken from Southern Oregon aud
Northern California.
-. The S. T. Evening Journal
says, that twelve hundred murders have
been committed in this city within the
last four years, and Of all the criminals,
but one has been hung Is it not pass
ing strange, inquiries contemporary,
that the survivor always chances to be
in the right?
-. Mr.. Steers, the builder of the
yacht America, it is said, has constructed
u model Of a ship Of $500 tons, for tho
Caii.ornia and New York trade, Of which
he is to be tie owner himself, ,.in part Or
exclusively, and which. he undertakes,
viii sail twenty two miles All hour, t-as-
ing any steamer that has ever yet aoat.
ed. He will sail her, when finished, a.
gainst any ship in the world, for tea
thousand dollars.
-. Juarxs or WomES.-Tta grca.
number of aggravated assaults commit
ted by men on their wives in Enal.ud.
has led one Of the Loni,n journals t'
recommend 8 new punishment for suoi
offences, as well as novel m .thod Of a.
warding it. i'h, proposition is to Try
all sach assaults by jury Of women,
partly to obtain fairer verdict, partly
to cover the criminal with ridicule.
-. MINERS ApvocATE.-rhis ex-
cellont paper, published at Diamond
Springs, has passed cut Of the hand. of
Mess 3. Fred. A. Snyder & Co. into
those Of Messfs. W. S. Fleming and G.
Is. Lawton.
:. The Grass Valley Telegraph say.
that the Auburn Hill Quartz Mining
Company have realized, from one week >
work in crushing, the sum of $4,000
rs.
The fastest Hoe Press, with eisst
feeders, can print p, GOO sheets in an
hour. Victor Beaumont, a Frenchman,
has invented press combining the
principles of the Napier and tho Hoe.
that will throw of $4,000 an hour OH
both sides. He has sold the patent to
Hoe.
-. The new American twenty-five
cent pieces have been extensively coun-
tcrfeited, and large number of the couu-.
fertait9 nra In ni..o,,l tios.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

-. The new American twenty-five
cent pieces have been extensively coun-
tcrfeitcd, and large number of the couu-.
terfeits are in circulation.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

@ We are under obligations to Ad-
ans & Co.'S Express, for the delivery Of
our exchanges, during the week.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

strangers were first cared fos, and that
they had partners whenever they wished
to participate in the giddy mazes ofthe
dance.
The Supper.-About two o'clock.
supper was announced, and the company
marched, by couples, into the dining,
room, where three long tables were laid
with every thing that could delight the
eye, or epicurean wish for.
The dining-room was decorated with
evergreens and flowers, beautifully ar
ranged in festoons and wreaths. The
room and tables were brilliantly lighted
by chandeliers.
The tables groaned beneath the
weight of turkeys, chickens, roasting
pigs, and meats of every kind, cakes,
pies, puddings, confectionery, and in
fact every thing that the heart could
wish for, or desire.
Itwas admitted bsall, that the sup
per coulu not be surl lassed by any city
in the States, nor served up in a better
and more satisfactory.manner
Every thing connected with the de-
corations and arrangements Of the ball
room and dining hallexhibited a refined
taste, master hand, and manage
ment unapproachable. All these were
combined in the person of Col. THOMAS
N. CAzNEAu, the furnisher, decorator,
and manager Of the whole affair.
After the repast was over the COM
pany again returned to the ball room,
and .'tripped the light fantastic toe,'
until the sun peeped over the eastern
hills, and again commenced his diurnal
round; when the party separated, each
conscious that he or she had never en-
joyed themselves so well before, or been
present at more magnificent and bril-
liant entertainment. And thus ended
the celebration of the Festival of St.
john in Columbia.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

NoTIcE.-Mcssrs Ym..Y & Roberts
and Woods and Purdy, are our author
lied agents in Sonora, tureceive sub
scriptions. advertisements and job work,
and receipt for the same.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

~ A religious revival is going on in
Grass Valley.
Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

The fastest Hoe Press, with eigst
feeders, can print $4,000 sheets in an
hour. Victor Beaumont, a Frenchmaa,
has invented press combining the
principles of the Napier and the Hoe.
that will throw of $4,000 an hour OH
both sides. He has sold the patent to
Hoe.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
PURIIC SALE.

DY virtue of an order Of the Orphans Court
- of Charles County, the undersigned will sell
at Public Sale, on the premises Of the late Will
liam Jameson, deceased, on THURSDAY the
9Th day of DECEMBER next, Gf fair, If not, on
the next fair day thereafter.) all the personal
property of the said William jameson, Negroes
excepted,) consisting Of
Horses, Can7e, Sheep, Hogs, Farming
Utensils, Corn, Tobacco, Provender,
Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture, &c.
Terms OF SALE.-For all sums under SO cash;
and for all sums above that amount credit Of
six months will be given, upon the purchasers Civ
ing bond with approved security, bearing interest
from the day of sale.
Purchasers failing to comply with the above
terms, the property will be re-sold at the risk Cf
the first purchaser.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
GEORGE II. GARDINER, Admir-
nov "a. OF VIM. jameson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Nov. %. |

BALTIMORE, Nov. 22, 1888.
GRAIN-There was steady demand for Wheat
this morning, and the market firm. About Is,
900 bushels offered and mostly sold at l 80 81 43
for red, to l so 81 Sc per bushel for good to
primo white. No family -four white sold. lnfe-
rior lots to 10 cents per bushel below the above
figures.
Corn steady. About 5000 bushels offered and
mostly sold at 70 70 cents for old yellow, new
do. e. CT cents; old white 70 y cents, and
new do, G2 Is cents per bushel.
Oats-Saes of Maryla at 43 cents, and Vir-
ginia Oats 40 40 cents per bushel.
ToDAcco.-We have no change to note IN
Maryland Tobacco this week. The receipts con
tinue light, and offer but little inducement FOL
shippers to enter the market. There is, however
a little willingness to buy, and select desirable
parcels would probably bring trlfng advance
We continue to quote as before, viz
Common to good ordinary Maryland, s5as5.75
middling, S5.75aS6.2 IS; good to fine brown S6.5Oa
81 and fine S7aS9.
The inspections of the week comprise goa hhds
MARYLAND III hhds. Ohio; and hhds kentucky
total 394 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

T N the Orphans Court f Charles County,-No-
Z vomber 22d, 1853. Ordered by tho Court, that
GEORGE W. A. Dyson and SAMUEL T. SWAMI,
Administrators, VIII annexed, of OswELL DY-
SON, deceased, give notice for the Creditors
of said deceased to file their claims, properly au-
thenticatcd according to law, with the Register OF
Wills, on or before the LIST day of February next
as the Administrator will then proceed to distribute
through the Register, the assets of said deceased.
All those who shall not have filed their claims as
aforesaid will be by law excluded from all benefit
of said deccascd's estate.
Test, T. A. SMITH.
nov "a Reg. Wills of Chs. Co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
OBITUARY.

Departed this life on the night Of the 9Th inst.
EDWARD r., son Of ALExIUs LANCASTER, in his
I28th year, leaving an afflicted father and mother,
sisters and brother to mourn his loss
He was young man of most excellent moral
worth; none knew him but to love and adore him,
and could the prayers of friends have availed, he
would have been spared. So suddenly was he
taken from us, (only being days to his bed that
it is hard for his numerous friends to realize the
fact, that EDWARD is gone. The cold and icy
hand Of death has swept him off who was looked
to as the prop of his parents in their declining
years. But there is hope &C that their loss is his
eternal gain And, may that God who directs all
things, comfort his parents, sisters and brother
under the sad bereavement which he has been
pleased to bring OH them, and, in the morn of the
resurrection may they all meet again to praise
the Redeamer Of the world forever and ever.
S.
Died, on the morning of the 18th inst, in the
44th year Of his age, the Rev. LEVI N. MON
ROE, after months Of severe aflction lie was
for years active and consistent member Of the
M. E. Church, and, renewed evidence of a
devoted christian life, his latter end most tri
umphant. To him death and the grave had no
errors. IIe desired to depart and be with Christ.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue of an order Of the Orphans Court Of
Id Charles County, the undersigned will sell at
Public Sale, on SATURDAY the 10th day of
DECEMBER next, (if fair, if not, on the next
fair day thereafter,) at the Court House door in
Port Tobacco, the whole Negro property Of VIM.
Morris, deceased, consisting Of
SIX LIKELY NEGROES,
Of different ages and sexes.
TERMS cash. or credit Of six months if de-
sired will be given, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security, bearing interest from the
day Of sale. VIM: BOSWELL,
F. STONE, Admr's.
nov "a of VIM. Morris.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

MAKING JUDGES OF JURoRs.-We have
more than once alluded (says the Boston
Journal) to The strange provision proposed
to be introduced into the Constitution, max
ing the Jurors judges Of the law as we'll as
the evidence; and it needs but little argu-
ment to convince any man with well-bal-
anced mind that such provision if adopted
would be productive of the most mischiev-
Gus results 1t would be proclamation Of
the sanctuary of justice. A question involv-
ing The life or liberty of a citizen would de-
pend on tbs crude opinions or unfounded
prejudices of juror. Chief Justice Shaw.
of whose reputation as a jurlst the State and
the country isjus,Iy proud, delivered the
unanimous opinion Of the Supreme Court
in 1916 on this very subject. de said:
eve consider it we'll settled principle
and rule, lying at the foundation of jury
trial, admitted and recognised ever since ju-
~ trial has been adopted as an established
and settled mode Of proceedings in courts OF
justice, that i, is the proper province and dn,
|ty Of Judges TO consider and decide all
questions of law which arise, and tha, the
responsibility of correct decision Is placed
finally on them; that it is the proper pro-
vince end duty of the jury to weigh and
consider evidence and decide all questions
of fact, and that the responsibility of a cor
rec, decision is placed upon them. And the
eafe,y, efficacy, and purity ofjnry trial de-
pend upon the steady maintenance and Prac-
tic al application of this principle.''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

THE CALoRlc SHIP ERICssoN.--A cor
respondent enquiries respecting the prospec,
Of Captain Ericsson's Colorip Ship. We
saw that celebrated vessel, The other day, al
tho foot of Fourteenth street, North River,
enveloped in mstling, like sick horse
And we see Captain Erissson, occasionally
in Broadway and Wall street, looking as
smiling and confident as ever. And we
have read in .Appleton's Mechanics Maya
zine for November, "a sterling periodically,
an article by an able writer, who attempts
TO demonstrate that the coloric principle
will no. and canno, be made available for the
purposes Of navigation and we have vari-
Gus paragraphs in the Scientific american,
10 the same effect; and we are aware, that
a, the mention of The word Ericsson, The
public generally shakes its head, and won
ders what the Captain is about. But fur
,her-we know not. One thing is certain,
however. The ship Ericsson has been pro-
PEELED by the oloric-engine at the rate of
elk or seven miles an hour,st an hourly ex-
penditure of less than half a ton of coal
This is an indispu.abe fact. We find it
impossible to believe that an idea is worth
less, which, on being practically tested for
the first time, accomplished SO remarkable
a feat. We still expect to record the tri-
umph Of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Jour-
nal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

VNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court
ofCharlcs County, Maryland letters of Adminlstra-
ton on the personal estate of JAMES X. NASH,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same to the subscriber, properly au-
thenticated on or before the 22nd day of May
next. They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said dcceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this 22nd day Of Novem-
Der, 1853. WILLIAM f. NASH, Admir-
nov "a of James X. Nash.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID.-This eatraordi-
nary remedy for fever, is positive substitute for
Quinine IN all febrle affections, and has none Of
its bad effects. 1t has been thoroughly tested by
the most eminent Physicians of Paris, in their ex-
tensive practice in the Hospitals, by order of the
French Government, and by great number of
Physicians and non. professional men in the United
States, with complete success. 1t is not a COM
pound nostrum, but an entire new article in Ma
terra Medica, and is destined to succeed all other
remedies for Chills and Fever, as well as all fe-
brIle affections. See advertisement in another
column.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

yEyIIIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
4 scriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court
Of Charles County, Md, letters of Administration
on the personal estate Of WILLIAM S. GIBBONS, late
of said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against said deceased arc hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof to the sub
seriber, on or before the expiration of six months
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceaseds estate.
Given under my hand, this LIST day of Nauea.-
Der 1858. MARY JANE GIBBONS, Adm'x.
nov "a of William S. Gibbons.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

VyTIIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
4 scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
ofCharles county, Md, letters Of administration on
the personal estate of MARY sMoor, late of
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the samc properly authenticated, to the sub
scribers on or before the expiration of six months.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said dcccased's estate
Given under my hand, this 22nd day of Noven-
Der, 1853. ARTHUR D. SMOOT, Admir-
nov "a of Mary Smoot.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

CHARLES COUNTY RAcEs.-We have
heard it reported tina. ST. Mary's has proved
victorious also at the Port Tobacco races
this week-Dr. T. A. Lynch's grey filly.
Katy Darling, having taken the first days
purse, distancing all competitors; and Mr..
Goldsboro's grey FLY, Little Nell, the sec.
ond days purse. We do nor know the
particulars. We beg leave 10 ask our friend
of the Marlboro Planters ADVOCATE what
he thinks of the ST. Msry's stock in view
of their performances here and in Charles
He owes our nags the amende honorable!
Dom! you think so, neighbor? Blythe
way, why didn't he send down some oil
his 6rag nags to our races st. Mary's
Beacon.
it" does US proud'' 10 be able to chroni-
Gle the triumph Of the ill-used animals
of ST. Msry's; but j, is surely yet an
an open question whether a victory over
any thing that Charles county can produce
in the horse line, be worth Growing oveI
after all. Perhaps, too, our friend of the
Port Tobacco 6 Times" will give another
version Of The 6 tory.''-Pzanters' I'D
We canno, see tina. 81. Mary's has much
to boast Of, except that their horses were
probably better trained than ours. The
stock which she entered may be justly
claimed as belonging to Charles, having
been sired by that noble animal Register,
the victor of races with "Boslon," and "Blu
Dick" and close contestant with Fash
ion" Slur as you please, neighbor O
Prince Georges. our Charles count,
horse flesh, you have never produced al
animal that could equal "Regis,er." AM
wha, horse have you ever produced .ha
YOU would dare Iun with the first stock @
the country?
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

MARYLAND IN l639.-In an act passed in
relation to the estates Of insolvent debtors,
II was provided-'Tha. debts for wine and
no, waters be not satisfied till all other debts
be paid" Indeed' in a note on this passage,
in Bozman's history Of Maryland, it is very
credi,ably and truly observed, that -''this
legislative frowp, (if we may SO call it,) up
on the excessive use of spirtuous liquors,
might be copied by our State Legislature of
The presen, day. The pernicious effect of our
modern 'ho, waters,' such Is rum, brandy
and whiskey, on the morals as we'll as
health Of The people Of ,hs State, are beyond
all calculation. The no! only generate
,dleness, but Thin the population Of the coun-
Try"
The late election, we trust, is the dawn
ing Of brighter Clipper.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

LARGE CRoP OF CoRN.-An Agriculture
Fair was held in Ogle county, Illinoise, on
the 11,h ul,., which speaks well for the pro-
duc,ions of tha, country, which has be-
come the home, by adoption, of many
of our Maryland farmers. Al this Fair, the
frs, premium for corn was awarded to Mr.
Renal Thorp, for the best acre, of the large
yellow variety, raised by him, which pro-
duced l39 bushels. 1t is certainly enor-
nous. bu, no less certainly true.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

GuANo AccUMULATIoNs.-A writer in the
"Norlh British Agricul.uris.' states that he
has examined all the islands in the rainless
latitude Of West Africa, and that all the
euano that was found upon them has been
removed. He states that one foot Of guano
accumuls,cs on Halifax Island in Angra Pc
ouina Bay in three years. This would a.
mount to 1881 feet in 4OOOyesrs. This
certainly over,hrows ell the arguments that
were advanced to prove the great age Of this
plane, by some who have calculated that
The ouano of The 300 feet hills in the Lobos
lsl.nds required sccumula!ons for ages be-
f,re !, il recorded our world ives created,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
FARM FOR SALE,
OR RENT,
NTH FISHERY ,ATTgCHED

TNHE subscribers offer for sale or rent Gas tho
4 property of the late John A. Pye, dcceased,)
desirable Farm situated in Corvallis Neck, i'm
mediatey on the Potomac River and having at
tachcd to it a VALUABLE FISHERY, which
will be sold with the lands or reserved. 1t con-
tains $50 ACRES,
or more, and is adapted the grow tn of the usual
staple commodities of our county, especially Corn
and Tobacco. 1t is well watered and has
bundance of Wood for the consumption of the
Farm. 1t is convenient to the Steamboat Land
ing and the great facilities of the water render the
shipping of produce an easy matter. It can be
purchased low, or it will be rented to a suitable
tenant for one or years. There is a small
crop of Wheat seeded. Provendcr of every de-
scription will be sold to those who may wish to
buy or rent 1t is unnecessary to say more, those
wishing to purchase or rent will of course examine
for themselves.
For further information apply TO the subscribers
(post paid,) Port Tobacco.
CHARLES II. PYE,
CAROLINE f. PIE.
Nov H. 1S53-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24

81 DIGEST !''-Such is the true meaning of
the word .'PEPSIN,'' or Of the two Greek words
from which it is derived. This is the significant
and appropriate title Of the TRUE DIGESTIVE
FLUID, or GASTRIC JUICE, prepared by DIR. J. S..
HoUGuroN, Of Philadelphia, from the fourth Sto-
mach of the Ok, for the cure of Indigestion and
Dyspepsia 1t is Natures own remedy for an I'M
healthy Stomach. 1t renders GOOD EATING per-
fectly consistent with HEALTH. See the figure OF
the Ok, in another part Of this paper.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-24
LOST.

A YOUNG HOUND, about six months old,
N of a dark tan color, which strayed from the
subscriber on Friday the 28th of October, while
attending Mr.. Walter tiarbne s sale, near Bryan
town. l will give a reasonable reward TO any
person who will return the said Hound, or give
me information where | may find him.
JOHN A. BURCH,
nov 11-3t near BryantoWn.