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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

IMPORTANT TO AGNcULTURALIsTs.-
Mr.. Glover, Of New Y ork, who has been
employed by the Commissioner Of Patents
to make a critical examination into the
cause of the destruction Of ffui,s, embracing,
principally, this result from insects. is nur=
e>-s-s-A..---.ru- wfsn an energy and in:elli
gence that promises to develop some i'm
portan. results. An editor Of the Wishing
ton Sentinel who has seen some of the re-
suits Of his investigation as illustrated by
drawings, speaks highly of them. He rep
resenis, for instance, head Of wheat, and
on the grains paints those insects which are
mos, dreaded by the farmer as to tha, crop;
and, in carrying out the investigation, he
gives the appearance of the larva, the pupa,
and the matured insect, magni6ed; afford
ing good look at The anatomy of the en-
envy in lis several stages of being. So Of
apples, pears, corn, tobacco, and other pro-
ducts of the earth. In fact, we have the
natural history Of the destroyer. If The in
ves,igalion were here to stop, no good
would be accomplished. Blu, all insects to
be found in gardens or orchards are not in
furious TO the crops. Some of them feed
on the o,hers-lhe latter the fruit deslruc-
tives; and, by having the two classes desig-
mated the culivator will be able to distn-
guish between his friends and his foes, and
thus be governed in his business of exler.
mina!ion, whenever practicable.
His work although he has but ceverly com
menced it, meets with warm approval from
intelligent culIivators Of the earth, while
the agricultural department. of The Pa,en,
office anticipates valuable results. Expert
ments with view of saving the insect
friends and exterminaling the insect foes
will doubtless be made when Mr.. Glover
shall have completed the business on which
he is now engaged. Science has already
done much for agriculture, and no one can
estimate The valuable results Of close inves-
'igallon and experiment in time to come.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

THE ENGLISH Press AND THE GREY-
TOWN AFFAIR.-The English papers haze
begun to criIicise The bombardment OF Grey
town. The London Times, Of August On,
says - s
Greytown is not British possession !; il
it had been, measures would have been TAX
en- to repel so wanton and barbarous 81 at
tack but we have ct This time no further
interest in The place than that which results
from the commercial undertakings IN which
British subjects may be engaged there. l.
is impossible, however, to lose sight of the
fact, which stands recorded in solemn trea-
iy, that Great Britain waived and relinqulsh-
ed her rights 10 the pro,eciorale OF The M os.
quito coast and Of Greylown, its princl pal
trading station, on the express stipulation
with the United States tina! they would, 10
conjunction with ourselves, "guaran.ee the
neutrality and security of the passage"
The Times goes on TO says that this stip-
us,ion has been violated on the part Of the
United States by the destruction of Grey
town. and that the conduct of Captain Ho-
Inns sis contempt of the authority of his
own government, and gross breach of faith
TO every nation which may have mercantile
transactions carried on across the Isthmus
Of Nicaragua"
The London .Neavs, on this subject, re-
marks:
The United States have shown in this. as
they did in the Kosz,a affair, and in other
instances, that the rights of the American
nation and of American citizens shall no
suffer for want Of vigor on the part of the
American executive. All we have TO do i:
to take care that out Of this Greytown Of
fair our government. do not contrve TO s'i
IN i'll blood between ourselves and the A
mericans.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

BALDNEss-The prevalent tendency Of
men TO badness has caused much discus
sion. The London Quarterly Review at
tributes it to the common silk hat, which is
impervious to the air, and thus keeps the
head al high temperature. 10 support OF
this theory, it is mentioned that soldiers in
helme,,ed regiments are ollener bald than
the rest of The army, for The reason that
their helmets are more impermeable to The
air than the hats of other soldiers, the prin
ciplc being the same as in the case of the silk
hat. May not The constant cutting of hair
exciting unna.urally It's growth, have some
thing TO do with the prevalence to badness
among men? Women, who cut their hail
bu, seldom, are no. subject 10 badness, ant
this may be The reason.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

The Commissioners appointed by an act
of the General Assembly a, its last session,
"to amend and modify the presen. Primary
School System of Charles County," are re-
1uired to meet at the Cour! House on the
first Tuesday Of September Che 5'h), BY
The act. II IS desirable and important ,ha.
such of the Commissioners named in the
law, who are willing to serve, should attend.
The subject is one of deep in,eres. and re-
quires much attention and the devotion OF
time and though. by those who wish to pu.
il into operation and make i, productive OF
good to future as we'll as to the presen,
meeting Of all the Commissioners is re-
quested.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

TERRIBLE TORNADO.-The Louisville
papers of Monday contain full particulars
Of destructive tornado, which swept ov-
er tina, city on Sunday afternoon last. The
Democrat describes il as one of the most
violent storms ever witnessed in that section
of country.
The Third Presby terrain Church, on the
corner Of Eleventh and Walnut streets was
completely wrecked, and the entire build
ing fell in including the roof, rafers, and
brick wall crushing wen.y Of the congrega-
ton to instant death, and wounding severely
ten or twenty others. The scene was truly
heart-rending. Soon large crowd assem-
bled, and began their search for the victims
A mother end her three children were
grouped in death. Another scene present
ed father, another and bsbe-the father dead
and The mother MORALLY wounded, while
the lille child placed beneath them remain
cd unhurt, being protected by the forms oil
its parents. In other instances, some of the
victims were found terribly wounded and
manned.
The catastrophe has stricken consterna-
ton into the very heart of the city, and lie
people are appalled, beyond belief.
Fully one hundred buildings in the city
were uuroofed and otherwise injured.
The storm passed over ,ha. par, of the
city lying between Fifth and Twen,y-frs
streets. A splendid block Of -four .s4cry
houses recently erected on the north eide o
Main, between Eight and Nlnh streets, was
completely destroyed, and two or three mer
iii is supposed are in the ruins. F'hes'
buildings cost $4,000.
The upper story of the rope and hafgginl
factory of w. A. Richards"-- s. -Gt,s OF
Magazine street. was blown down, eu9 'h'
new city school-house on the coranr o
Min Ii and Magazine streets was untooied
The total loss is estimated al 800, OOn-
The storm was also very severe in sJet'
iersonviIle, where four houses were blown
down.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

THE DRoUGuT IN NEW YoRK.-Dole.
full accounts continue to be given respecting
the drought which prevails throughout New
York in common with large proportion
of the whole country. !! is now filty-fou'
days since rain fell in any quantity in the vi,
ciui,y Of Rochester, aud the drought is e.
qualIy severe in other places, SO that /. Is
regarded as unprecedented III severity, a.
well as in extent,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
ALEXANDRIA. August %, 1854

| ALEXANDRIA, august 70, I0o4.
GRAIN.-Wheat.-The receipts of Wheat are
considerable, and the market continues active
Sales to-day Of 1000 5000 bushels at 81 IS for
red and 81 so for good to prime white. Inferior
lots from to 90 cents less.
Corn-Saes of 1000 5000 bushels white Corn,
afoat at 80 cents.
Oats is worth so cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

The London Times story in regard to
the imminen, danger which The Emperor
Nicholas ran of being captured whilst crus-
ing off Cronslads in small steamer has
becn blown into the air. There seems not.
10 have been single elemen, OF truth in the
lhundereg's "Balue Lcgcnd.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

The New York Erpress gives the fol-
lowing somewhat unfavorabe account OF
the State affairs in that city.
"Suspension in business, delays to NEE,
engagements, wan. Of confidence in The CITY
and general mIs,rusi in the country, are a.
mong the incidents Of The season.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
FARM FOR SALE,
WITH FISHERY .aTIACHED.

TNHE undersigned offer for sale the desirable
4 Farm known as the HoPEWELL LANDING
FARM, being the property of the late John A. Pye,
deceased and situated in Corvallis Neck, ilame-
diatey ON the Potomac River, containing
$50 ACRES,
more or less, with a small ISLAND attached of
about Is acres. Ii is adapted to the growth of the
usual staple commodities ofour county. The great
facilities of water render it desirable locaton.-
The FISHERY is considered by junges to be a
valuable one. There is an abundance Of wood for
the consumption of the Farm, and fine spring wa
ter convenient. 1t is deemed unnecessary to give
a further description of the premises, as it is sup
posed those wishing to purchase will prefer TO view
Tor themselves. If not sold at private sale before
the LIST of OCTOBER next it Will on that day be
offered at PUBLIC SALE, in the village of Port To-
bacco. CHARLES II. PYE, and
CAROLINE E. PYE, Admr's
au SITS of late John a. Pye, decd
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

I-JOHN G. ALVEY, with Harper s. Bro,
Dry Goods Merchants, will be pleased to see his
friends from Charles county when visiting Alexan-
dria, where all goods in the above line may be
found in great variety and on the most accommo-
dating terms. au 81.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

The eccoun,s from all parts Of Maryland
and Ohio, together with Kentucky, Virgil
mia, and Tennessee, ere uniavorable to Ae
growing tobacco crop, II has suffered
greatly in each of those States rom extreme
drought. In view, therefore, Of the certainty
of shor. crop, holders are now very firm,
and prices have been gradually advancing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
NOTICE.-DRAYTON G. MEADE, (la'c

NJ OTICE.-DRAYTON G. MEADE, date
l of the firm of Addison s. Meade,) and WILL
LIAM CACHES, having entered into copartner-
ship, under the name Of MEADE & CACHES,
for the sale of AGRICULTURAL LNPLE-
.MENT'S, SEEDS, JM4.NURES, &C., having
bought out the entire stock Of r. s. HrcK, and 10
Gated at his old stand Fairfax street, East side,
between King and Prince, will continue to keep on
hand, full and complete assortment of the various
articles in their line of business, and will always be
happy to see their friends, and all who may lie
pleased to give them their patronage
d. G. MEADE,
WIN. CACHES. 49,
I@Ihe undersigned having sold his stock of
agricultural Implements, Sc, to Messrs. Meade &
Eaches returns his thanks to his friends for their
past patronage, and respectfully asks continuance
Of the same to his successors.
aug 81 If R. S. HUCK
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
THE MARK ETS.
BALTIMORE, August %, 1854.

BALTIMORE, August %, 1854
FLoUR.-The Flour market is still very firm,
and sales are making at Saturdays quotations.
Purchasers however, are operating with great
caution, and very few parties are buying beyond
their immediate necessities. The sales to-day
comprise 700 bbls. Howard Street at 50, and 800
bbls. City Mills at $685. all for immediate deve-
ry. There was a good deal of City Mills Flour
offered to-day for future delivery but no sales
were effected, parties being less ready to buy for
future delivery than before the rain yesterday
The weather still looks favorable for more rain
Should this be the case, and should the rain be
sufficiently extensive to raise the streams in our
vicinity, it would have material influence upon
the Flour market, as the present high prices are
without doubt occasioned by the extreme scarcity
of Flour. All the Flour offered to-day for mme
date delivery was taken and the demand was not
entirely supplied.
| GRAIN-Vheat.-Th offerings of Wheat at
market this morning were fair although not hea-
| Wy. The receipts comprise ID 900 bushels white,
and 1900 bushels red. The demand was very &C
| tive, and prices were 8 to 5 cts. better than on
Saturday Red Wheat sold at 100 176 cts. for
fair to strictly prime lots We note sales of white
at 165 IT'S cts. for ordinary to fair lots; IT'S a
| 162 cts. for fair to good do; 1872 1873 cts. for
good to prime do; and 1870 1875 cts for choice
parcels suitable for family flour.
Corn-The receipts of Corn continue very limi-
ted; this morning only $500 bushels were at mar
!
sc. The Corn sold at the lowest figure was some
what damaged. There were no sales Of yellow
reported.
Oats-sales of Maryland and Virginia at S?
cts. per bushel.
From the American of Saturday last
! ToBAcco.--The demand this week for Mary
land Tobacco, though hardly active noticed
for some weeks past. is nevertheless very good
and nearly all thatreaches the market finds prompt
sale at full prices but buyers refuse to accede to
any advance. 1t is proper to remark that although
we quote common lots at S5.25, it is extremely
rare to meet with any kind under $3.50 and 1915.
We continue to quote
Common to good ordinary Maryland, 81. 25as6
middling, s6aS6.25; good to fine brown S6.50aS7
and fine brown s7aS9.
The long continued dry weather, and the great
complaints from all sections Of the country of the
injury sustained by the growing crops for the
want Of rain, do not appear as yet to have caused
any speculative movements in Tobacco, If the
drought continues, the growing tobacco crop both
| in this and other States will be materially lessen
ed, and as the demand for Europe is yet unsatis-
fled, prices will in all probability advance.
The inspections of the week comprise 703 hhds.
Maryland; 299 hhds. Ohio, and hhds. Kentucky
total 1903 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

MULEs.-Our friend SHREvE writes us
that on accouD, Of sickness he will no. be
able to come TO Port Tobacco with his lot
of fine Mules until Tuesday next, the S ID
instant.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

ANOTHER GREAT TREE IN CALIFORNIA.
At late meeting of the Boston Natural
History Society, DR.. Ayres furnished The
following items derived from DR.. Bigelow,
of San Francisco, relative 10 another huge
tree in that region. The tree lies on the
ground, having fallen many years since
From the base TO The point where il is bro
ken of, it is found 70 be three hundred and
ten feet, ell beyond this was burned, pro-
badly by the Indians, bui fragments lie
scattered along to the distance OF hundred
and ffv feet. and from he size of these fiag
ments, d.. Bigelow feels confident that the
,ree must have been five hundred feet high.
AT The base il is, by computaIon, one hun
dred and ten feet in circumference, at the
end of The three hundred and ten feet, It is
bv measurement, forty feet in circumference
This is almost as much beyond, in size, the
o1ea, tree which has attracted SO much no.
lice as tina, is beyond rees of common size
DR.. Abbott remarked that DR.. Pick ering has
seen trees in California as remarkable for
their slenderness as well as height He had
seen one three hundred and ten feet high
measuring only nine feet in diameter at the
base, and at the broken extremity only nine
! inches.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
$50 REWARD.
au 3l-3t

ID ANYWAY from Mr.. Joshua C. Higgins, liv-
In, ing near Beltsyille, Prince Georges county.
on Wednesday, Goth July, my Negro Boy named
.4LOYSIUS,
between II and Is years old. He is very black;
has thick lips, and dull countenance; shows a
great deal of the white Of the eye; has no par
tcular mark except a cut lately received by an
axe on one foot The above reward will be given
if brought to me, or secured in Jail so may get
him. JAMES L. BRENT.
au lO-6t near Beltsville.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

TUANO AND WHEAT DRILLS.-We arc
~ now receiving orders for PENNOCK'S Gee
brated WHEAT DRILL, with NELSON'S Gu
ano Attachment. BY the use of the attachment,
at least two-thirds Of the Guano is saved to the
farmer, and as fine crop of Wheat is insured
We warrant the Drill to work we'll. Persons wish
ing them will please send in their orders as
possible. MEADE g. CACHES,
R. S. Huck's Old Stand Fairfax Street,
aug Sits doors from King.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

DLOUGHS AND CASTINGS-We have on
4 hand and are receiving large assortment OF
Ploughs. among which Minor s. Horton, Sim
clair s. Moore, Eagle Plain and Self Sharpencr,
Cuff & Bruce, Minor & Horizons and Rugges s.
Cos Hillside Rough and Ready, and Castings fer
same. MEADE & CACHES,
old stand, r. S. Huck, Fairfax ST.,
aug 31-tf doors from King.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

Our Agricultural Society will meet on
Tuesday, the l2lh, and on the same day the
Rail Road Commissioners, for this county,
are requested 10 meet.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

DEEL'S LONDON GREEN GINGER WINE
4 manufactured from French grapes, green GIN
ger, Seville oranges, citron, Sc, is recommended
by the faculty for Flatulency. indigestion, Acdity
Govt Cholic, Cramps, and Cholera Morbus. Per-
subject 10 Chills, living in districts where
Aguc prevails, find it great preventive. Only
so cents. i'll large bottles.
For sale by PEEL s. STEVENS.
au 81 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

THE DRY WEATHER AND THE CRops-
There has been abundance of rain at the
South through the entire season. The
northern States generally, and most of the
West, have for six or eigh. weeks been with
out drop of rain, and corn, and potatoes
&r., are in many quarters failing under the
continued drought. This is no, the wors,
of it, The dried up grass, shrubbery and
trees have taken FIRE, from various causes
in different parts of New England, New
Y ork, Ohio and Canada, and miles of coun-
Try have been laid waste by the flames
Houses, barns, crops, fences and valuable
timber have been destroyed, and many ,
farmer finds mselfhouseless and penniess
at the very period Of The year when he is US
uslly rejoicing a. The success Of his agricul
.ural labor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

THE REVOLUTION IN SPAIN is regarded
with extreme joy by the Spaniards in the
United States. La Cronica, the Spanish
newspaper published in New York, de-
scribes it as ga rising up of all lha. is mos,
sacred in the human heat gains. political
despoIism, supported by The mos: shameful
immorali'y." The same journal goes on
TO say that the late ministers were "proud.
malignant, immoral, and, a. the same time,
presumptuous and vain," and that they
'made the crown the object of public con-
tempt, and undermined The most national
and conservative institutions" Consider
ing that La Cronica is the recognized Or
gan in this country Of the Spanish Gov.
eminent, this is rather emphatic.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
HORSES FOR SALE.

r HAVE pair Of BAY HARNESS HORSES
Il and two matches of GREY FILL1ES, raised
on my Farm. 7 will sell either two pair of them
The Bay Horses well broke, high Spirited
gentle and fast goers.
aug 3I-3t J. e. CHAPMAN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

NATIONAL CATTLE SHow.-A great Ma
tional Callle Show is 10 be held under the
auspicious of the United States Agricullu-
raj Society (of which the Hon. Marshall P
Wilder is the Presidency to take place al
and continue three days. 1t will of course be
one the greatest exhibitions Of the kind ev,
er witnessed in this country. The large a.
mount of $4,000, in the shape Of premiums
for the best cattle, &c., is offered, and the
competitors will no, be few. 1t bids fair to
be great mass meeting Of farmers and 9TH
ers interested, from every Slate in the Union.
drawing people together after the fashion
Of Western bar beCuc.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
The Agricultural Fair a, Rockville, Md
commences on the 18th of September.

ELECTION IN WAsHINGToN.-Wa
ton, August 2S.-The election in the FRS,
Ward to-day for member of The Comm on
Council, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death Of Rev. Mr.. Sayra, resulted in the
choice of Rev. Charles A. Davis, "lhe friend
of civil and religious liberty" who received
800 voles-Luher R. Smoot, the "Know-
Nothing" candidate, receiving 293.
Grea, enthusiasm prevails among the sue
cessful party; they proceeded to The dwell
ling Of Mr.. Davis, who addressed them very
eloquently. He observed that he would not
say "We have me. the enemy )" he did not
consider his opponents as enemies. This
was con.es. for principle. He rejoiced
that his friends had advocated The consii,u-
ton of bis country. No disturbance, what
ever, occurred during the day, and the beat
en- party bear their delea. with good grace.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 81, 1854.

Our County Commissioners will meet
next Tuesday (,he SHY for the purpose Of
receiving the returns of the Road Supervi.
sors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

ID EMOVAL.-J.C C. CLARK, MATCHMAKER,
IN JEwELLER, &c. Observe sign of the GOLD
WAToH. King street, between Pitt and st. Asaph,
3 doors West OF Marshall House.
aug 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

THE HEALTHIEsT STATE IN THE UNION
According to the census of 1850, the NOR
tslity in Mary land, is less, in proportion to
her population, than in any other State in
The Union. 1t is true that emigration has
much 10 do with swelling the lists of NOR
tally in The large Atlantic cities, and in those
through which the tide of emigration
sweeps 10 the West; yet, after making a
reasonable allowance for this, it will still
appear sha, Maryland bears off the palm.
TExAs-Whilst other portions Of the
country complain Of the drought and ruined
crops, the Texas papers are in ecslacies re-
speeding the business prospects of that State.
The corn and other late crops promise an
abundan, yield, and a larger amount of cot
ton has been raised than was ever before
produced in that district Of country.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
TNHE STORE HOUSE and LOT at Pottcrs-
Il vile, Charles county.
Apply to ELEANOR MARSHALL,
Potersvie; or
au 3l-3t F. STONE, Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31

TAUTION.-Having heard that some person
~ or persons are now travelling the surrounding
neighborhood of Port Tobacco, protesting to repair
Clocks and Watches, as my agents, deem it ne
cessary for the benefit Of the community and for my
own credit to make it known that | have con-
nection with such ntruding, deceiJul saunders.
J. G. CLARK,
Silversmith and Jewcler, King Street,
Aug 81, 1s54-2m Alexandria, Va.