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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

&: ffzUxE rv sx-@.-,i---An araasinp iaci-
aent occurred IN one OF oui taopn E,s.2
churches, some years ago. The clergyman
gave out hymn on pleasant Sabbath af-
ternoon in July:
81 love to steal awhile away
From ev'ry cumbering care,
Aud spend the hour Of setting day,
In humble grateful prayer.
The regular choirisser being absent, The
duty devolved upon the good old d5acon
H., who commenced,
al love TO steal-''
and then bsgged ddown-snd raising his voice
10 still higher pitch, he sung,
81 love to steal
and as before, he concluded he had got the
wrong pitch, end deploring that he had not
his "pi,ch tuner" he determined TO succeed
if he died in the attempt.
By this time all The ladies were tiltering
behind their fans, willis. the faces Of tbs
.young 'uns" were ell in broad grin. A.
length, after desperate cough, he made
final demonstration, and roared out,
81 love to steal"
This effor, was too much, every other bu.
the godIy and eccentric parson was laugh
ing, who arose, and with the utmost COOL
ness, said:
''Seeng our brothers. propensisies, let US
pray"
II is needless TO say ,ha! but few Of the
congregation heard the prayer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

Next to Ssncho's eulogy on sleep, the
subjoined by Goethe, may be read:
'Sweel sleep! thou comest with good for
tome, unbidden and unin.reated. Thou
lonses, the knots Of stern thought, and ming
les. together all images Of joy and grlef!-
UnhinJred, wrapped in pleasing frenzy,
we sink down and cease TO be-"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22
ITO be continued.1

The strongest nation is that which counts
the most robus. men, animated by the sPir-
it, possessing the feeling of its destiny
The most civilized nation is that which
counts The mos. intelligen, men, interested
in the preservation and development of pub
lie morality. The freesl nation Is 'ha,
which counts the mos. citizens living inde-
penden.Iy by their works. The riches. ma
lion is that where the common level OF
ease is more elevated, and extends over a
o,eater number of heads.-Buret.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

GTAPLE DRY GOODs.-Penitentiary plaid
- Cottons, striped do, Cotton Osnabergs, heavy
do, Farmers Drilling, Linen Duck, brown Drilling
and Sheeting, 1l-4 bleached Sheeting, No. and 8
Burlapse beached Shifting, Bed Ticking, Check,
Furniture Plaids, Cambrics, fancy Prints, &c., for
sale very cheap by C. w. BARNES.
iy2l
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

II is a lamentabIe fsc,, that we are often
mos, strongly impelIed to &C. when we are
leas, fiued for useful and intelligent action
namely, when under excitement, hence the
wisdom Of sleeping on a matter Of import
ance before acting upon il.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

An Eastern Csliph who was afflicted with
ennui was advised 10 exchange shirts with
a man who was perfectly happy. As the
story runs, he found man, after long end
vexa,ious search, bu, The fellow had no shirt.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

We have frequently heard that tobacco
was poisonous 10 snakes. Here is the
proof:
"An old lady in Iowa, while walking in
the woods, was bitten on the end Of her
nose by ra,llesnake. The old lady recov-
cred, bu. the snake died. Coronor's ver-
dict-poisoned by snuff
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22


''Sulp phss Linci cum Decociiou ,abacum ~
said another. "Venesclon :" suggested a
third. "Puke Of Lobelia," suggested young
disciple Of Thompson, who, self-invited,
had joined the conclave-"Lobelia. Num-
her six, pepper tea, yaIler powders, ssy!"
"Turn him what righ, has young Roots in a
mineral consultation Turn him ou,n' And
heels over head, out Of the room, through the
middle door. and down The office steps,
wen, "Young Roots, by the
whole body of the enraged 'regulars," save
mvseIf, who, determined amid The array Of
medical lore not to appear ignorant, wisely
held my tongue, and rubbed the patients
fee, with creased rag. Again arose the
jargon Of voices.
"SuIphas Znci-S,omaeh Arter, pump.
o.omymust -legs-hol-loddy-.o bleed
him-leclrici,y-h bisters-fal-irons-
open windpipe."
But still said never a word, but rubbed
his fee.-wonde'ing whether would ever
acquire as much knowledge as my fellow
students showed the possession Of
By the bye, was the only one that was
dong anything for the patient, the others
being too busy discussing the case TO attend
the administration Of any one Of the reme-
dies proposed.
say s''"u,a'e' ne Sys'e" IS s,"A'"s'
screamed tall, s'out-Iook'ng student; as
the Indian slid down toward The loot OF the
oed: =.
"Bleeding is msnifeslIy and clearly indi-
ca'ed,' re'orsed bitter rival in love as we'll
as medicine. "H's muscular action Is too
excessive" as iuoba made an Intellectual
eH"f' !" 'hf"" MS oooy up 20 'oe 'o' o' '"e
musqu''o bar. =,
"b!eed'ng would oe as good as murder'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

"Mike, and is i. yerself that can be either
telling me how they make ice cream ?"
"In truth ] can-do they no, bake them
in a cowld oven, to be sure"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

In lieu of attaching the pig tail quirl
"Esq." to mems names now, the initials
IS P" ere substituted, which signify "Some
Pumpkins" We consider this an improve
ment as we'll as a new fashion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22
ST. MARY'S FEMALE SEMINARY
ST. .M4RY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND.

TNHE Trustees respectfully announce to the pub
l. lie that the exercises of this institution will be
resumed on Thursday, the 5th of September 1853,
with increased facilities for the instruction of pu-
pills. Originating in the patriotism of the Legsla-
ture and founded by the patriotism of the State, it
presents advantages and attractions rarely enjoyed
by similar establishments The beautiful and COM
modious building is situated on the commanding
site of the old Provincial capital at St. Mary's
markable alike for its beauty. its healthfulness and
its facility of and affords ample acconmo-
dations for at least eighty boarders. In the same
spirit of toleratiou which first emanated from that
sacred spot, it has especial connexion with any
favored sect, but is conducted upon the most libe-
raj principles of Christianity; the moral and re-
gious education Of the children of different persua-
sions being equally, though carefully attended to.
Princpal-Miss ELLEN GREEN;
Vice do. Miss D. C. DODGE;
Assistant Teacher-Miss H. &. GREEN;
Steward-WILLIAM BIscoE.
The boarding department is under the control Of
MIR. William Biscoe and lady in whose character,
management and attention, the Trustees have the
most entire confidence. The pupils, however, will
be at all times under the immediate care of the Tea
chcrs, who have charge of their religious as well as
intellectual education. In making their selections,
the Trustees have not only been fortunate in OBJ
tanning ladies of the highest qualifications and
compishments, but also of different creeds that
it will be the duty of each to mpart religious in
structlon to the children OF her persuasion.
Application for admittance, any information,
should be made to the Principal or Register, Park
Hall Post office, st. Mary's county, Maryland.
The Course of Instruction will comprise Spell
ing, Reading, Penmanship, English Grammar,
Composition, Rhetoric Arithmetic, History, Geo
graphy, Algebra, Geometry, Astronomy, Botany,
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geology, Physie-
logy, Natural History, Mental and Moral Phoso-
ply, and the Evidences of Christianity. Instruc-
tion will be given also in Vocal and Instrumental
Music, Drawing and Painting, in the French and
L altaI IaH.uag ges.-------
TERMS:
Board, including Washing, Bedding, Fuel, Lights,
etc. per annum, $50 90
Tuition in the primary English Department and
Stationery, $40 90
Tuition in the higher English Departments and
Stationery, $50 90
Tuition in French and Latin languages,
each, $40 90
Tuition in Music, on Piano, with use of instru-
ment. S35 90
Music on the Guitar, with use ofinstrument, $40 90
Drawing and Painting, in alter colors, Sl2 90
Drawing and Painting in oil colors, S24 90
Payable quarterly, in advance.
matricuIang fee of So will be charged each
pupil, to go to the library fund.-
The pupils are required to furnish napkins and
towels, which, with their clothing, should be con-
spicuousIy marked with the name in full.
&. COMBS, President
q tie Board of Trustees.
VIM. BIscoE, Re2:ster.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

VNINDOW Glass and Putty for sale by
w au Is C.. w. BARNES.
II EATHER, Vamp and Sole, just received and
IL for sale by WIN. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

The man who was "struck witt asloat
ishmenl without resisting II, hiss been sen
as delegate to the mex. Peace conVe&ston
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

ed on nv face, and Icy still as though was
dead. But TO my chsgrin, all This did moi
seem TO affect the Indian with ,ha, horror
that ! intended; but on The contrary, he
grunled out series of ughs, expressive o
his satisfaction, saying
"Ugh Tubba want get drunk ioo.o
The dinner hour arriving, dismissed
old Tubba, and arrsngIng my toilet, walk
up to the dwelling house, near half a mile
distant, where was detained several hours
by the presence Of company; to whom
was forced to do the honors, the doctor 20.
having returned.
Al length ! go, released, and returned to
the office, resolved to suspend my studies
until ] could have talk with my precep-
tor. For even on my ignoran, mind, the
shadow Of doubt was falling, as to whe,h-
er there might no, be some mistake in my
understanding Of his language.
Entering my office, my eyes invoIuntari-
ly sought the solution Of arsenic. Father
OF purges and pukes, it was gone '.'rubbs,
you're gone case. ought to have hid
den it. ] nigh. have known he would steal
i! after smelling the whisky. Poor fellow :;
IFS no use to try and find him; he's struck
straight line for The swamp Poor fellow !!
LIS ell my fault Thus up5rsding myself
for my careessness, walked back into my
bed room. And my astonishment may be
imagined when discovered The filthy In
dian tucked in nicely between my clean
sheets.
To all appearances he has in desperate
condition, The fatal bottle lying bugged
closely IN his embrace, nearly empty. He
mus. be suffering awfuIlv, thought ], when
| humanity had riumphed over The iDdigna-
ton ] felt at the liberties he had taken; but,
lndion-like, he bears it without groan-
Well has his race been called the "Sloics
of the wood, the men without a .ear'-
But | must not let him die without an ef-
fort 10 save him. ] don'l know what 10 do
myself, so I'll call in DR.. B., and away
posted. But Dr.. B., was absent; so was
d.. L., and in fact every physician Of the
town. Each office however contained one
or more students; and IS half q loaf is bet
ter than no bread, speedily informed them
of the condition. of affairs; and quickly, like
q flock OF young vuIturee, we were throng-
ing around the poisoned Indian. To wha,
we would soon have rendered The harves, OF
death.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

A. Springfield, Mass, lady spen' tao
following volunteer ,oss, :-"Sprucs old
bac che.ors eper-greens Of Society,""
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

At the First .4nnual Meeting othe Agricultural So
ciety of Loudon County, Va., held Oct. l9, 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-09-22

cular structure, draws its own nourishment
from the soil. 1t is therefore erroneous 10
suppose that, by removing one limb from
tree, the ssp that supplies it will all pass IN
to The others. Gtea. injury is frequently
done TO fruit trees by trimming them when
the branches are large. I'LL improper shoots
should be removed as soon as they are seen
10 put forth.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-11
HANNIBAL, MO-, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST H.. l8

"No,' was the answer. "But you was at the
house yesterday" .. o.
~ wasn't"
"But you was seen there"
81 went past there about ten o'clock in the
forenoon but didn't 90 in"
At this time, he seemed 10 bs exertlng all lis
strength TO control his nervous system, but he
could not conceal his agitation. lie pointed TO
the New London train and asked where that
was going, and was told when he said that he
believed Ike must get on board that train mo,
Mike" said Mr.. Minor, stepping between him
and the cars, "you don't want 10 60 to New
London, but New York" Jennings then an.
'wercd with good deal of spirit, "Who the de-
vii are you?"
Nj. Minor, seeing that matters were now
approaching crisis, spoke TO the railroad man,
saying, "hold on to that fellow while | run for
an olhcer--he's the murderer and he started
and obtained Mr.. Knevals, who found the pris.
oner in the keeping Of the Railroad man, Mr.
Gilbert, of Gilber's Hotel, and others, These
gentlemen had got him into the house and kept
him under surveillance until the return of Mr..
Minor with the officer.
Great credit is due 10 all concerned for the
manner in which they conducted the whole bus-
ness, and particularly to Mr.. Minor by whose
sagacity the murderer was detected at glance,
and by whose skill he was kept from getting
away upon the New Y ork train.-N. II. Palla-
! dium.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-11
VALEDICT0RY.

,yered at the close of Session of Misses smith
4 P4ricks' School, by Miss LAylNlA p lloSErMAN'
Teachers AND SCuooLMArEs:
The hour is near, aye, fast approaches when
we must saw farewell! How that word thrills
Through my heart! Ittels of parting farewell
we part perhaps forever. Tears will not avail
Time flies swiftly, and there is voice Within
(which calls us out into the gay crowd to m'ngle
I'm the ever varying, ever changing scene' 10
rtake a post on the busy stage of life. The hopes
.er many fond hearts are now centered IN us
Shall we disappoint them? the loved ones whom
II now see before me, are anXiously looking TO
.our future.
We bear the hopes of many. Shall you iu-
tture 90 out in darkness, or shall it rise IN speh-
dor, and set as peacefully and gently as a sum
rner breeze. Guard thee well then, from the
vices and follies, which darkeh its bright page
Cultivate its virtues, which Tighten and brighten
uhe ways of that life which is fast approaching
ITO many of us at last. School-days Will soon
lhe over, and life Of quiet and study thrown
aside, for stirring activity, Hitherto we have
only been preparing for action, now we can use
our labor and stll go in with our preparation
Many happy hours have we spent together as
,comnanions in mental labor and recreation, but
ahey are past, and 10 many of us forever
| look around upon our little band and see a
few broken links, some are already gone INTO The
world TO share lis conflicts, and one OF our num-
lar has entered the spirit world, to which we
all must go. A voice from that land Whispers
~.ep not for the departed, for He, to whom the
earth, and all its habitanis belongs, has done all
ahings well safe moored in that haven of rest nc
more pain, or sorrow, or tears. Tous who are
still left, may not her voice still speak gently
vet effectively, be ye also ready
Teachers, YOU have strewed our pathway will
nany flowers, in many places made 1t smooth
removed many distractions from our way
cheered us onward in the path of Duty encour
eyed us in our earnest endeavors, to gain tina
which is more precious than gold. Tous have
YOU opened the fountain of knowledge, given III
TO taste Of its pure waters revealed the beauty
and the brightness of the Temple OF Truth
where we may now walk. For your kindnes
o and iaithfulness, you have our earnest thanks
Schoolmates, give us a small corner in ih
chamber Of your hearts; TO occupy the Who'll
weask not, for many others do now claim
portion of your love, and others will come in 70
skare, but none stronger than those we pre-
esent. When the world with it, cares pres
heavily upon thee, thy weary heart will turn {
the bright hours Of childhood, and school-days 5
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-11
F,nm the lt,tIald Free p,e.,.


MISTER EpTERs: for the last 2 or months
nay minde has bin on the rack maxim up Speech
10 give you're Hannybal and Napels ralerode
proec hale culumby in our lejeslater mex win
ter, eff l shud be Elected, & spose will of
course. But tayk mi penn in hand at this
thyme tn let Il no That wee have kuncooded up
hear in kwinsy to let you have ure rhode. Fur
Mister Bushnell has bin eest & maid Arraini-
ments for bildin ourn, as sune as the peepel In
Kwnsey and long the rout vii fernisll the
Imuney, this arrangement of having ourne blt
and letin YOU bid yourne Has takin crate bur
din of NV my back, the Repersentiv OF Old
adems. this thing of maxim up A speech agin
your rode had some pretty hard pints in il;
ma as well acnolej the kern now the thing is set
lteld.
In the lst place hav some 20 or 25 Myles
the advantage in pint of distens costing the tfavi
ling public 10000 pur-annum les TO travvel ure
rode. but then wee had that awl fixed in the
furst place evry man could ferde TO pay lit.
tai extry tu git sight at owr sity and our gals
tor wee hav lots on EN- promenadeing the streets
that don't char nothin tu be looked at. And
then we had maps that shode our rode not So
veri mutch owt Of the Wa arturall.
but goodeel hardr job yet was tu sho that
the Ishu was bitwene Hannahbelle g. Qwuinsy
and that pyke county hadn't no hand in it. this
u kno was en- importent eyetim, for every boldly
Nose pyke countey has as mutch wright TO
raylrhoad as Kwinsey; but wee alwayes intend
ed to kepe hannubul between the Legieslater Sc
kunspikyusly, that the legislator wud overluL
Napuls, PERI, Greegsvil, Pitsfeel, sn Barre, s
all the Farming intrust of Pike Ko. and think
NV nothn but hannibel & Kwinsey & Kwinsel
s. Hannibel, and wee intended tu sho That han
nible wasn't in the united States anihow, ant
that the Inhabetens wur Barberrisns, subsistinf
.intirely OH Hemp& tobaccer; and intcrduce MIR
Cass's resolushun tu suspend diplomatic relay
shons, for, if we opend Commers with 'em thu
wouldn't by One OF owr pork, or Emmy of oul
korn or tatdrs eether.
But the hottest pint 10 git over was to sh'
that whyle wee KEEP bac enturprys in Mesoor
they wud be magnanemus & grant us KOnneck
shun with the Saynt 10. rode. this we intendet
to Doc by lying, you know in pushing For
ward these CRATE entsrprizez wee hav TO resOr
tu ane Mezhurs wee kin. Owr wurthsy pres
ydent set us an egs ampel when he wus in N
York, no.
intended to stayte that Palmyry was in ia
vur NV our Link, & that palmyry knntrold tn
mo. Legeslaytir wouldn't that Hav Sod u uT
ayh Yoors .E
ZEKEL DOOSUNBERRY,
OF Payson, Ill.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-11

and upon memory's faithful tablet the names of
the happy, bright faces will be written in letters
of gold. If the warm, pure impulses of thy
spirits be thrown back upon thee, by the cold
ness Of an unleeling world, and thy thoughts
grow bitter and mournGul, turn ye to the past !;
open your hearts, that the sunshine may enter
aud thaw The ice which is fast gathering sound
them. .... ...
Teachers and schoomates, we think kindly Of
thee; forget it not. A glance to the bright, hap
Ipy dreams of the past will strengthen us for
the stern conflict, the love and kindness Of the
loved ones will be our shield against the evils,
and the star of Hope will light us to the end.
Friends TO you do we owe many and heart felt
thanks for your attention this evening, and trust
our efforts to please have not been in vain.
May we see you on similar occasions. Again
let me thank you for your attention and indul-
Igence.
Teachers and companions, few words more
and am done. Again and yet again would |
thank you for your kindness, and may The ilow-
Iers you have strewn around our pathways, shed
their fragrance around thy ways.
"If angels from the courts above,
Might visit earths rich gifts TO bear,
For those who deeply truly love,
In answer to fond friendships prayer,
What would my hearts petition be;
| What blessings would | ask for thee?
'"Around thy brow Id ask them twinc,
Rchwreathes Of friendships fadeless ilowersj
Along thy path strew buds divine,
| Brought hither from celestial bowers.
Thus would ask them deck thy way,
Where'cr on earth thy feet shall stray.
"Rich Jewels too Id pray them bring,
From yonder fair and shining realms;
And round thee shake from glittcring wing,
/ The purest pearls the costlest gems.
Yea gently place upon thy breast,
The pearl of price to make the blest.
"And might they bear from spirit land
! To bind the hearts TO heavenly skies,
Loves holiest and her strongest bands;
by golden cords and slken ties;
Which fastened to the Eternal throne,
Draw thither all Jehovah's own.
I'D ask them lend their hallowed forms,
Thy guardians on lire's rugged road;
Thy shields amid It's rudest storms,
Thy guide TO thy Redeemer God, :
Thy bearers to the world of light,
When round thee gather Deaths dark night
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-11

ToNsoRIAb LUxURY.--The Herald says
the Barber's department in ST. Nicholas
cost over ten thousand dollars for the dec
orations and furniture. The cups are of
silver, the brusA-handes of the same mate
rial, the chairs of rosewood, each worth
one hundred dollars, and the ceiling Is frss.
coed in the highest style Of art. English
BARRIERS never dreamed Of such magnificence
The walls are lined with looking glass, and
the whole place isredolent Of The most fra
grant perfume. This establishment omp-
ploys at present, twen;y;four journeymen
BARRIERS, and is considered the most extern
sivs in the city. ,....... $50 s.5- b,