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Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25
Beautiful Extract.

The editor of Knckerbocker attributes the
following to Ike Marvel, and it is certainly
worthy Of him. Read it without tears if YOU
can
Last evening as we were walking leisurely
along, the music of choirs in the churches came
floating out into the darkness around US, and
they were all new and strange tunes but one.
And that one-it was not sung as we have
heard it, but itawakened train oflong-buried
memories, that rose to US even as they were
before the cemetry Of the soul had tomb in
it.
1t was sweet old Corinth' they were sing
! ing-strans that We have seldom heard since
the rose color of life was blanched and we
We're in a moment back again to the old village
| church, and it was a summer afternoon. and
\ the yellow sunbeams were streaming through
the West windows, and the silver hair of tho
old deacon, who sat in the pulpit, was turned
to gold in its light, and the minister, who We
used to think conld never die. so good was he,
had concluded application and exhortation,
and the village choir were singing the last
hymn. and the tune was Corinth.'
1t is years-we dare not think how many
( since then, and the prayers of David the
; son of Jesse are ended and the choi--Se scat.
e tered and gone. The girl with blue eyes that
! sang also, and the girl with the black eyes
that sang air-tne eyes Of the ore were like ;
t clear June heaven at noon. They both became
/ wives and both mothers, and they both died
0 Who shall say they are net singing 'Cornth
: still, where Sahbaths never wane, and congre
/ cations never break up There they sat, Sab
9 bath after Sabbath, by the square column al
\ the right of the leader and to our young ear
G their tones were the very soul of music
: That column bears still their penciled names
e as they wrote them in those days, lfe's June
{ in 1873. before dreams of change had over.
: come their spirits like summers cloud.
t Alas that with the old singers most OF tht
swceter tunes have died upon the air, but they
linger in memory. and they shall yet be sung
/ in the sweet reunion Of song that shall take
i place br-and by in hall whose columns arr
: beams of morning light, whose ceiling is pearl
:. whose floors are all gold and where hair neve
!. turns silvery. and hearts never grow old. Thel
. she that sang alto. and she th,t alng air, wil
be in their place once more.
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25
CHAPTER TX.
Rare are solitary "

Rare are solitary woes
They love train they tread each others heel .
Soon after her removal to their humble
lodgings, Laura received few hasty lines
from her friend at the parsonage. Mr.. Ware
had been absont when her note to him arri-
we'd and on his return several days after. be
found his darling Annie, tho sweetest flower
in the bright garden of his home. prostrated
by dangerous illness. We dare not ven.
ture to leave her now, much as our heart:
are with you, dear LAURA the letter said
but tho moment it is practicable, you shall
see some Of US. Meantime we commend you
and ourselves, to the wiser care of Him wa
docth all things we'll
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25

stitution shattered, but in her right mind,
and with spirit humbIed and purified.
When hopes began to vibrate, with sweet
thrill, every fibre of Laura long tried heart,
she, one day, carried little Walter to his mo-
ther, and softly laid him IN her arms. Mrs.
Leigh had been cautiously told that her boy
still lived, but this was the first time she had
seem him since that fearful night when his
pale still face appeared before her in the
scene that smote her slumbering conscience
Laura saw her mother, with warm teats and
kisses, fold to her maternal bosom, the sweet
smiling boy, and heard her call fervent
blessing on her own head, and then she fcl
rewarded for oil she had endured.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25
Preaching In California.

Rev. VIM. A. Simmons, preacher Of the
California NJ. E. Conference, in letter to
a friend, gives description of some very
unique doings in California preaching, of
which himself is the hero. The following
short extract will give our readers some idea
of the state Of things there. 1t speaks well
for the boldness of the preacher, as well as
the disposition of the people:
A few weeks ago | saw = good company
at grocery on Sabbath afternoon. l went
into the house, got bell, came out, mounted
into a Wagon, rang my bell and cried out
at the top of of my voice = Hear vel Hear
We !! come gather up and [ will talk to you
on temperance. | then lectured them for
half an hour on the subject. One fellow tried
to interrupt me friend went to him and
told him if he did not dry up he would
smash his countenauce'! l heard nothing
more from him. At another time Istopped
at hotel to stay all night There were II
or Is boarders-all swearing and induiging
in the grossest vulgarity-I was unknown
after supper got permission to preach.
laid my Bible on the counter Of the bar anC
turned to them, (some carI-playing, and al
swearing) and asked their attention while
talked to them about their sins, and thei
souls salvation. took for my text what
had heard and seen since came to the house
told them Of their swearing, and vulgarity
how degrading and damning it was, and the
begged them to turn from their sins. Ithusi
ed them up-some seemed shy Of me after
wards, others conversed with me quite gel
teeIlv. BRO Woods asked me if WIS nc
afraid they would whip me. | told him
had not thought Of that
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25

ToM CoRwIN- Coon ADVICE Mr.. Har.
.vey,the Washingto oucorrespondentofth Phila-
Nelphia North American, tells the following
<<se:
\. Spout three ago, young man presented
hiHssf to Mr. Corwin for clerkship. Thrice
was he refused, and still he made fourth ef-
fort His perseverance and spirit of deterni-
nation awakened friendly interestin his vel
flare, and the Secretary advised him in the
.|stongest possible TERMS. to abandon his pur-
pose, and go to the West. Rhe could do no bet
ter outside the departments sMyEoung fTiend,'
SAID lle, 80 10 sho n bAg IA 81 Acrss of
/ government land, d,-or, If you hive not the
money to purchase, squat on IL ret yeu an
! axe and mattock, put up log cabin for your
habitation, and raise little corn and potatoes;
keep your conscience clear, and live like free
man, your own master, with no one TO
give you orders, without dependence upon any
body. Do that and you will be honored, res
pected, influential, and rich. But accept q
clerkship here, and you sink at once all inde-
pendence your energies become relaxed, and
you are untitled in few years for any other
and more independent position. may give
YOU place to-day, and kick you out to-mor-
row, and there's another man over there at tho
| White House. who can kick me out, and tho
people by and by can kick him out, and so We
go. But if you own an acre of land, it is your
kingdom, and your cabin is your castle-you are
a sovereign, and you can feel in every throb-
bing Of your pulse, ndevery day your life will
assure me of your thanks for having thus ad-
vised yoC' If the thousands who so ardently
strive for places under government would pom
der well these words, and exercise a sound dis
Ecretion in their application, many youns
and gallant spirit would be saved from inani
ton. to be usefu! to the world, and Joy, rath
er than grief to his friends
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25

TIE PEorLE NOT LEGALLY SOVEREIGN
The Supreme Court OF the State of New York
at its late term ut Oswego. have affirmed the
unconStitutlonnlity of an appeal to the people
of any Legislative matter. The subject in ques-
ton was a vote by the people of that State
on the Free School Law They decide that
bill otherwise constitutional can be rendered
unconstitutional by requiring its validity to
depend upon vote or the people. They ar
que that the State constitutions hare confined
thetaw makingpowertoth the Legislature. Judge
Hayner. Of Minnesota, male tie same decision
on giving the liquor law to the decision of the
people 1t is spid that the generally held le-
gal opinion in Maryland comedies ~ith these
decisions, though our courts have decided that
ar iIIega! provision in law doss not invaIi-
date the whole law, but that the illegal part
only was invalid.
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25

THE Russian women think Their husbands
are becoming cold and Indifferent if they do
not fog them once week Mirabeau' valet,
Teuth, regarded il as great favor and com
pIiment to be kicked By his master: and it Is
said that, however low spirited ne vas before,
this always set him in an excellent humor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19

SPR1NG SUPPLY of English, French and A.
~ merican Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Putty Glue, Brush
es, Perfumery, Fancy Goods, Patent Medicines,
&c. The subscriber is now receiving large stock
OF articles In his line of business, to which he in
vltes the attention of the trade and dealers general
ly, comprising in part
Peruvian barks, asphaltum, arsenic, arrow root,
slippery elm, alcohol, tartaric acid bal sam copayia,
blue pills, borax brimstone british lustre caiome
camphor extract lemon extract vanilla, chamomile
flowers, gum arabic gum aloes, gum assafptida,
ginger root irish moss, isinglass, laudanum, Iip
save, chloride lime, Matches mustard nutmegs,
oil lemon, oil peppermint, oil Cloves oil sassafras
olive oil, black pepper, sal soda, boneset, epson
salts, fly stone chalk, white wax, powdered gals,
gum opium, oil vitrol, tummerc, CASTLE soap, put
ty in bladders white mustard seed, indigo, extract
logwood, cinnamon, cloves, nutmegs, alum, pui.
rbubarb, qunine, sulph morphine, canary seed,
litharge, &c. HENRY PEEL,
Wholesale Druggist, corner of King and
NH "a. Fairfax street, Alexandria,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
M. w. GAIT & BROTHER,


WATCH MAKERS, SILVER SMITHS, AND
JEWELLERS,
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
HAVE removed to their New SToRE-"SIGN
LII OF THE GOLDEN EAeLE"-THREE DooRs
WEST of the one they formerly occupied, and have
~ opened the most magnificent assortment OF
EIAp superior Gold Watches, Jewery, Silver
sS.:3 Ware, gold silver and fine steel Spectacles,
&C., offered for sale in this city and IN point
of quality, style, finish and cheapness, NOT sur
passed in this country.
They have also splendid stock of Cake Bas-
kets Casters, Liquor and Egg Stands, albata Forks
and Spoons;
Fine Fans superior English and American Ia
BILE Cutlery, &C.;
Besides varied assortment of every description
of pure Silver Ware constantly on hand, they have
increased facilities for MANUFACTURING to
order all articles in their line-such as Silver Tea
Sets Pitchers, Goblets, Cups, Spoons, Forks, La
dies, &c.
Having every advantage in procuring their stock
upon the best possible terms, they offer unusual
inducements to purchasers.
OTParticular attention paid to RETAINING
Watches and Jewelry.
NJ. w. GAIT & BRO,
Penn. Avenue, between 9th and 10th Sls.,
Dec. 8, 1852. Washington.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
TURAI, IMPLEMENTS.

WYE have on hand, and are constantly receiv-
w ing, which we offer for sale at the lowest
market prices, large and complete assortment OF
the most approved
agricultural and Horticultural implements,
amongst which are Eagle S. S. and Eagle Ploughs,
Minor & Horton DO. Rough s. Ready do, Hillside
and Subsoil do; Road Scrapers, Harrows, Ox-Yoke,
Cultivators, Root Pullers, Churns. Corn Shelters,
Hay and Straw Cutters, Fan Mills, Horse Powers
and Threshers Corn and Cob Crushers, Hay Presses,
Grind Stones and Fixtures, Log Chains, Hoes,
Rakes, Shovels, Spades, Forks, Pruning Saw and
Knives, Garden Reels, Post-hole Augers, Ox-Bows,
Garden Cultivaters and Ploughs, &C. SIC.
SEEDs.-Always on hand Tin season. full
supplies of Field and Garden, Seeds such as Clouer,
Timothy, Herds Grass, Seed Corn, Oats, Potatoes,
Wheat, sc.
Fruit and Ornamental Trees.
We have been appointed agents for Parsons &
Co.'s celebrated nurseries, which will enable us to
furnish Trees of every description on as reasonable
terms any similar house in this country.
.N.4JNURES.-Agents for the sale of Professor
Mapes' celebrated Super Phosphate of Lime, Bone
Dust, Agricultural Salts, sc.
U}All orders promptly attended to-
ADDISON s. MEADE,
Union street and Potomac Strand, near
Ferry Slip, ALEXANDRIA, Va.
March II, lS53-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
JAMES P. SMITH,

JAMCO L. ON i II,
IMPORTER OF GLASS, CHINA & EARTH
WARE,
AND DEALER IN GAS FIXTURES, LAMPS, BRIrTAN
Unaware, WINDOW GLASS, &c.,
King street, beloaU Fairfar,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
HAS on hand a full assortment of goods in his
Il line, consisting in part of
French gold band Dining Sets
Sc China white do do
White Granite do do
Flown and Light Blue do do
Gold band Tea Sets, some very richly painted
Blue figured do
Plain and embroidered white do
White Granite Toilet Sets
Flown blue do
Blue and buff band painted do
Ewers and Basins, Soap Boxes, Brush Trays,
Slop Jars, Foot Tubs, Japaned Tin Foot Tubs, Fire
Proof Baking Dishes, Walters Looking Glasses,
Wire Dish Covers, sc.
Persons having parts of Sets and wanting to fill
them up, can do so by giving me an order for the
pieces wanting. Having in my employ packer of
long experience, can assure my customers that
goods purchased of me shall be packed in manner
not to be surpassed for safe transportation by any
house in the country.
As / only ask purchasers to buy where they can
get the cheapest would solicit call before buying
elsewhere.
June 9, 1852@1y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
JAMES F. CARLIN,
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
Rouo1 Street, 47ero,6rjo T1

WHOLESALE AND REFILL DEALER IN
HaRDJE9RE AND CUTLERY,
Royal Street, alexandria "a,
W7OULD respectfully ask tile attention of the
w citizens Of Charles and the adjoining counties,
to his stock of GOODS, comprising nearly every
article in the line, from penny Jeacsharp to No.
Needing Hoe; or from dog knife to double bar
relied gum calculated to make glad the heart of the
most enthusiastic fbuster in the land Such
strong inducements to purchase have not been of
addition to the above enumerated valuable articles,
he has always on hand the following goods, which
will be sold on the most accommodating terms,
wholesale or retail, viz:
Knives and Forks, of every variety
Pocket Knives, some very superior in style and
quality
Spoons and Ladies' plated, Britannia and timed iron
Bench and Moulding Planes a large and fine assort-
ment
Blacksmiths' Tools, all kinds
Locks Latches, &C., for buildings
Kettles wash, preserving and tea
Walters and Trays in sets and single
Chains, log, OK, trace, halter and dog
Axes, hand broad and wood
Hatchets, Hammers, Plane Bits and Augers
Nails, Spikes, Spades, Shovels, Forks, hay and
manure
Oil Cloth, for carriages
Wagon Hubs, bored and morticed
Needles, Pins, Buttons, Combs, Brushes, Scissors,
Pumps, Clocks, Bells, Matches, Backing, Curry
Combs; Wool Cotton and Horse Cards; Coffee
Mills, Looking Glasses, Fire-Carrer, Hames, Straw
Knives, Cutlery Boxes, &C., &c.
Do not forget the place, on Royal ST., between
the City Hotel and King st.
ALEXANDRIA Sept. II, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
HOBENSACK'S LIVER PILLS.

No part of the system is more liable to disease
than the LIVER, it serving as flterer to purify
the blood, or giving the proper secretion to the bile
SO that any wrong action of the Liver effects the
other important parts of the system, and results
variously, in Liver Complaints, Jaundice, Dyspep-
STA, &c. We should, therefore, watch every symp-
tom that might indicate a wrong action of the Liv-
er. These Pills being composed of Roots and
Plants furnished by nature to heal the sick: Name
ly, lst, An EXPECTORANT, which augments
the secretion from the Pulmonary mucus men,
brane or promotes the discharge of secreted matter
End. An ALTERNATIVE, which changes in some
inexpiicabIe and insensble manner The certain
morbid action of the system. 3rd. A TONIC,
which gives tone and strength to the nervous sys-
tenn, renewing health and vigor to all parts of the
body. 4th. A CATHARTYC, which acts in per-
feet harmony with the other ipsgediepts. and Qpe=
rating on the Bowels, and expelling the whole mass
of corrupt and vitiated matter, and purifying the
Blood, which destroys disease and restores health.
OTTO FEMALES. You will find these Pills
an invaluable medicine in many complaints to
which, you are subject. In distractions either to-
tai Oh PARTIAL they have been found of inestimable
benefit restoring their functional arrangements TO
a healthy action, purifying the blood and other
fluids so efecuay as to put to flight all complaints
which may arise from female Irregularities as head
ache, giddiness, dimnness of sight, pain in the side
back, &c. None genuine unless signed J. N. Ho-
bensack, all others being base Imitation.
UAgents wishing new supplies, and Store
Keepers DESTROYS of becoming Agents must address
the Proprietor, j. n. Hobensack, Philadelphia, Pa.
AGENTS.-G. W. JOHNSON, Baltimore, whole
sale Agent for Maryland; VIM. BOSWELL, Port
Tobacco; SMITH, Nanjemoy; CoLToN, Aliens
Va, and every respectable storekeeper in the u S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
CHARELS H. DRURY.
Corner of Camden and Light streets

Corner Of Camden and Light streets,
BALTIMORE,
I"AVING completed his establishment with
LII Foundry connected for making his own cast
ings, is prepared to furnish all varieties of
Agricultural Implements and
Castings,
made to pattern of the best material.
| The following is a list of PLOWS kept con.
stantly on hand Davis of the different numbers
for cast and wrought shares; S. & NJ, Chenowih
Wiley, 2 & 3 furrow, No. 0, No. & 2 Hillside
No. & Connecticut, Beach improved Cor Posey)
with common Davis cast share, Self-sharpener OF
Wrought Share.
Cuztiuators, Wheat Fans. HarroaUs, &C.
Corn Cultivators, plain and expanding; Tobac-
leo do; Wheat Fans; Corn Shelter with double hop
superior Pennsy lvania- made Grain Cradles, Re-
volving Horse Rakes Cylindrical Straw Cutters
Horse Powers, 1Hreshing Machine, and
GriSi Mill.
Horsepower Grist Mills, a very useful and saw.
ing article, and coming into general use ; Horse
Power and Threshing Machines-of these need
not say anything, as wherever they have been in
use any time they are preferred TO all others.
Small size Poacer and Thresher.
H. DRURY will this year make a smaller size
Power and Thresher price of Power, 500
Thresher, $50; Band, $40; or, when purchased
together, SI60.
Persons in want of Implements made of the very
best material, and put together in the Strongest and
best manner, to answer the purpose for which they
are made, are invited to call on the subscriber.
Feb. 1852. G. H. DRURY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19

GENUINE LUBIN'S EXTRACTS. - The
" subscriber would call attention to his assortment
of Lubin's celebrated Extracts, for the Handker-
chief, consisting of
Violette; Jasmin Muse Tea Rose
Jockey Club; Rose Geranium; Rose
West End; Jenny Lind; Mignionette
Byzantine; Pachouly; Sweet Peas
Thousand Flowers; de- Marichale
Jasmin de'Espagne; de'Mousseline
de'Ambrosa; Bouquet de- Espagne
Bouquet Arabia; Ess. Bouquet Sweet Briar
Magnolia.
Just received direct from the importers and fol
sale by JAS. ENTWISLE, JR.
Apothecary, opp. Sarepta Hall.
June 8, 1852. Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
INDIANTOWN FOR SALE.

+ WISH to sell the FARM on which I reside
L 1t is situated on Nanjemoy Greek, west; Kings
Greek, south; and Avon River, north three
sides enclosed by water,-and contains
$50 ACRES
of deep SOIL and at this time productive, and could
be made at small expense produce as large crops
as any land in the State. 1t is susceptible of a
division into two or three Farms, and will be divi-
ded to suit purchasers. From its situation it has
at all times all the Injuries of water-Fish, Ter
rapins and Wild Fowl-in abundance.
Persons wishing to purchase will call and they
will be shown the premises by the subscriber OF
his son. JOHN d. FREEMAN.
Nov. 25, 1s52.-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
WASHINGTON L.. BODK;N.
Wholesale and retail dealer in
GROCERIES,

w AOf11NO YIN L. DODh in,
Wholesale and retail dealer in
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS IND PROFESSIONS,
CAMERON STREET, (FoRMERLY JOHN LAwsoN's, }
Opposite the Market House,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
TNHE subscriber has in store large stock OIL
the attention Of his friends and the public in Charles
county. He names in part:
so bbls Red Whiskey; 90 bbls N. E. Rum
81 bbls domestic Gin; 10 bbls Cordials
half pipes Brandies of superior quality
pipe Holland Gin
9 l-2 pipes nj. Wine best quality
quarter casks S. Madeira best quality
10 &C sc S. Wine
20 bbls domestic Brandy
40 bbls old rye Whiskey, Monongahela
10 bbls Gibsons superior Pittsburg brand
Is bbls Funk's superior
IL puncheon Jamaica Spirits
Scotch Whiskey
90 doz London Porter
10 baskets Champagne, best brand
10 hhds Porto Ricco Sugar; 10 hhds Molasses
90 bbls crushed and pulverized Sugar
1000 lbs Loaf Sugar; 40 bags Rio Coffee
20 bags Laguyra, IL bags old gov Java Coffee
10 boxes burnt Coffee in papers
so boxes Cheese extra; l5u sacks fine Salt
200 sacks ground alum Salt
10 half chests gunpowder Teas; do Y Hyson
Spices of all kinds, Mustard. Starch, Buckets
Brooms and all the other articles usually kept in a
Grocery store.
10000 lbs Shoulder Bacon; 5000 lbs Middling do
5000 lbs Hams, all Of best quality.
WASHINGTON L. BODKIN.
Alexandria, Va. June 8. 1852
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
GOOD MEDICINES =!
STABLER'S ANODYNE CHERRY
EXPECTORANT

Is confidently recommended to lnvalids, as IN
SURPASSED by any known preparation, for the cure
of COUGHS, HOARSENESS, and other forms
of COMMON COLDS BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA,
GROUP, CONSUMPTION in an Early Stage,
and for the RELIEF Of the Patient even in Ad-
vanced Stages of that Fatal Disease.
1t combines, in scientific manner, remedies OF
long esteemed value, with others of more recent
discovery, and besides its soothing and tonic quail
ties, acts through the skin gently, and with great
efficacy, for the cure of this class of diseases.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
LLOYD e. CO.,

LLOYD q CO.,
CLAIM & GENERAL AGENTS,
|OFFICE-FIFrEENrH ST., OPPOSITE TREASURY,
WASHINGTON CITY, D. c.,
WILL attend to all Claims in Congress or a.
w gainst the United States.
CoLLEcTIoNs-Buy and sell land-warrants, judg-
ments, uncurrent notes, &C., and negotiate loans,
in small or large sums.
CLAIMS that have been abandoned by other agents
as WORTHLESS have been successfully prosecuted
by US. Advances made on good claims Letters
addressed above, postpaid, will be promptly at
tended to.
NH 51-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-05-19
KNIGHT OF MALTA,

TTHE KNIGHT OF MALTA will be let to
i mares, at his stable, the season commencing
the LIST Of April and ending the 30th of June, for
$40 the season, to be Iiquidated by the payment
of IS, if paid on or before the ensuing session oil
our July Circuit Court. Twenty-Five cents to be
paid the Groom in each case.
SAMUEL COX,
March II, 1853. Near Port Tobacco, Md.