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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

TTHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
ofCharles County, Maryland. letters of Admn,stra-
ton on the personal estate of WILLIAM A. TURNER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased hereby warned
to exhibit the same to the subscriber, properly
authenticated, on or before the Goth day of April
next. They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this Gath day of October,
1854. GEORGE BRENT, Admir-
Oct. 90 of William A. Turner.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
NOTICE.

nERSONS indebted to the subscriber upon
Il Store account are hereby notified that his
notes and accounts have been placed in the hands
of JOHN w. MITCHELL, of Port Tobacco, for
collection. They therefore earnestly and re-
spectfully requested to call upon him and settle
promptly, otherwise legal proceedings will be re-
sorted to- WILLIAM FERGUSON.
Aug. 10, 1854-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
100000

~UANO AND WHEAT DRILLS.-We sra
" now receiving orders for PENNOCK'S Celo
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 tho
farmer, and as fine crop of Wheat is insured
We warrant the Drill to work WELL Persons wish
ing them will please send in their orders soon as
possible MEADE 4, EACHES,
r. S. Hucks Old Stand, Fairfax Street.
augs SITS 4 doors from King
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26

LAND, NEGROES, &c, FOR SALE.
Y WOULD sell at Private Sale, on liberal Gre
4 dit the FARM on which | reside, known as
"Sr. JoHN's," containing 4Sl acres, more or less
also. my FARM called FEDERAL GRovE,' con-
tanning 366 acres, more or less. st. Johns Is To-
Gated within . or p miles of Port Tobacco, the
Metropolis of the county; abounds in springs of the
purest water in unusual abundance and has al
ways been distinguished for its healthiness, and
particularly for its exemption from attacks from
ague and bilious fever. There are upon st. John S
GLl Dwelling House, Office, Kitchen, Store
nsFsf?f House, Meat House, Bath House, Well
!-2sAl House and Dairy, Pantry, Quarters for
servants, with several tenant housesi, a large
Barn, Stable, Corn House. Cow House with Gra-
naries attached to Barn and Cow House, two Ice
Houses Grist and Saw Mill (oversthots each) on
never failing streams supplied by springs on said
farm.
Federal Grove is located in Durham Parish,
within a mile of Hilltop, and of navigable wa
ter, in a remarkably healthy neishborhood. Upon
IL Federal Grove there are two story
FIRTH Dwelling House, Kitchen, Meat House,
J.H.kAa Dairy, Stable, Barn and Corn House,
which at small expense nj ght be put in good re-
pair and order. There is also Federal Grove,
on never failing stream, an over-shot Mill, which
at a small expense mis- hit be made highly valuable
for purposes OF grinding or saving, the SAID Farm
aboundng in fine Oak Timber; and for purposes
of grinding the said Mill would be most advanta-
geously located.
will also sell at Private Sale IS to 40 Negroes,
(among them 2 young Carpenters and a Black
smth), a considerable stock of Mules (l3), Horses,
Jennetts, Cattle, Hogs, and large assortment of
Agricultural Implements, Ok Carts, Horse Carts,
Wagons, Harrows, PIoughs, and Household and
Kitchen Furniture &c &c
For terms, apply to RICHARD BARNES.
Sep. 81, lS54-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
500 REWARD.

800 REWARD.
I'd ANYWAY from the subscriber on the 9th
IL of August, Negro Boy named
JOHN FERR.AL.
He is between IS and 10 years old, rather more
than five feet high, black, with dull countenance,
small eyes, short happy hair, good set of teeth,
round shouldered, and very slow in his movements;
His father lives in Charles county and he will
probably make his way to Charles. The above
reward will be given if delivered to me or secur-
ed in Jail 50 | may get him again.
JAMES r. BRENT,
sen 81 near Beitsville.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
FOR RENT.

7 WILL Rent to good tenant, my FARM ST.
i tuated in Piccawaxen, on which Mr. Richard
III. Tompkns now resides. The Farm contains
about 242 acres. The improvements on it consist
g. ola comfortable DWELLING house, HITCH
h. EN-, STABLE, lcE-HoUsE, &C.; and there is
Il1 also upon it convenient SToRE-HousE,
we'll located for mercantile business.
/ WOULD SELL the same low, if applied for
between this and the 9Th of November next.
oct I9-4t* JOHN F. LUCKETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
Great and joyful .Ns'cs for Charles Co. !
ATTENTION LADIES'!

THE undersigned takes great pleasure to an
l. nounce to his Charles county customers that
he has opened NEW STORE with an entire
NEW STOCK OF FANCY .NILLLNERY. AND
DRY GOODS,
which he will sell cheaper than ever. l feel
need not say more to the Charles county folks as
| was so we'll known to them while with Meyen-
berg s. Bros, one ever ready to please and &C
commodate the Charles county ladies. Having
engaged one Of the best Mllliners, Cloak and Cape
makers in New York, all orders for Bonnets will
be promptly attended to. The Store is situated
King Street, bet,reen Pitt and Royal Streets, next
door to Atwell's Clothing Store. Don't forget,
for at the old stand where Meyenberg s. Brothers
kept is no longer the place where you can find
me. SIMON STRAUS.
Alexandra, Va, Sep IS, Is54-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County Maryland, letters of Administra-
ton on the personal estate of HENRY B. SHANNON,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
to the subscriber, or before the 5th day OF
April next they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this Sd day of October,
1854 GEORGE H. SIMPSON, Admir-
oct 5. of Henry B. Shannon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26

For best Horse Power,
best Threshet.
best Wheat Fan,
best Ox-Cart, suitable for general use,
best Horse Rake.
best Horse-Mill,
best Corn Shelter,
best 3-horse Plough,
best 2-horse Plough,
best l-horse Plough, .
best Hillside Plough,
best Tobacco Cultivator,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
FOR SALE.

A CLOSE CARRIAGE--useda about one year,
~ in good order and suitable for two horses
sold because the owner finds it too heavy for one
horse. 1t cost two hundred and fifty dollars but
will be sold for seventy-ive dollars cash. 1t has
panel front with two windows. Apply to Post Mas
ter, Piscataway village, Prince Georges county,
Md.
Oct. 90, l354-2t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE That the sub
Il scribcr has obtained from the Orphans Court
oeChares county, Md, letters of Administration on
the personal estate of ABsALoM TENNlsoN, late OF
said county. deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same properly authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the 26th day Of April next.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this cath day of October,
1854. FRANCIS TENNISON, Admir-
Oct. o6 of Absalom Tennison.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
sep21
800 REWARD.

ID ANYWAY from Mr.. Joshua c. Higgins, jlv-
II, ing near Beltsville, Prince Georges county.
on Wednesday, 26th July, my Negro Boy named
.ALOYSIUS.
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
ticular mark except 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 K. BRENT.
sep21 near Beltsvie.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
NOTICE.

A LII persons are notified not to trespass witt
n or without dog or gun upon my Farm, as thu
law will be strictly enforced against all who dis
regard this notice. WIN. I. BRENT.
Oct 10, 1S54-6t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby forewarned against
N hunting with dog or gun, or otherwise tres
passing upon the premises of the undersigned.
The law will be enforced against any disregard
ing this notice.
oct 5-2mo H. r. HARRIS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
BRYANTOWN RACES.

TINE RACES over the Bryantown Course will
i come off on the 26th, 9th and 2sth of the
present month.
Eirs1n1ay-2 miles and repeater subscription
supposed to be worth 500.
Second day-the entrance money.
Third day-an excellent Saddle, sc.
oct 10-2t#
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
COMMITTEES OF AWARD.

On Stations and yMares-John F. Gar
diner, Charles S. Williams, T. u. Stone, ID
L. Mudd, Thomas A. MilIar.
Filleys and Cohs-Dr. B. Marshall, u.
NalIev, Dr.. A. H. Robertson, B D. Spald-
ing, Thomas S. Martin.
Draft, Carriage, and Single Harness
Horses-George Brent, Dr.. P. w. Hawkins,
DR.. 0. A. FERGUSON, Thomas S Gardiner.
Saddle Horses CHARLES Fl. Wills, E. l..
Gardiner, f. D. Boone, f. N. S.ones,ree',
Washington A. Posey.
Jacks and Mules-Dr. S. w. Dent, F. H
EdeIen, Henry A. NeaIe.
Improved Cattze-Rchard B. P"sey, J.
FERGUSON Bruce, John II. Boswell, Joseph
Ssxon, Samuel Hanson.
Common Catlle-Henry A. Moore, STAN
islaus Fa,rsII, John w. Owen, George S
WiIlen, William Long,
Oren-Thomss o. Bean, Sylvester F.
Gardiner. John Ware, Joseph ]. Wills, H.
H. Robertson.
Sheep-Alfred w. Gardiner. Henry II.
Freeman, Alexander Smooi, F. B. Simmons.
Wilson Compton.
Tobacco Samuel Fl. Beall, Jos. Luckett,
Richard Il. Tubman.
Wheat-Wilson Compton, T. Yates Ro-
hey, William Hamilton, P. A. B'awner.
Oats ind Corn-Francis Fl. Digges, R..
G. Watson, Sam'l Swami. H. w. Goodrich
Potatoes and Turnips-John G. Camp
bell, Richard nj. Smoo', J. +. Mudd, David
Middleton, Dr.. E. V. EdeIen.
Products ofthe Garden-Jsmes L. Brsw-
ner, Griffin Carer, Alexander Queen, VIM.
FL. Welsh, Charles w. Barnes.
Home made Cloth - William Boswell,
John B. Maddox, DR.. William S. Keech.
John La Touche.
Counterpanrs and Quilts Samuel w.
Dent, Henry S. Mitchell, John R. Robert
son, Person Chapman.
Stockings and Socks-Wilism hewitt.
Wm. Bruce, James o. Oliver, S. D. Davis.
Tapesry-D. Jenifer, Henry R. Harris,
F. Stone, William Matthews.
Plain Needlework-John w. Mitchell.
Dr.. Benne. Neale, P. Davis, Dr.. Francis
Matthew's, N. Sionest!eet.
Butter-Ns,haniel HALEY, Fl. R Harris,
William Morris, J. F. Bruce, Dr.. o. A. Fer
gusson.
Bread-Luke w. B. Hawkins. Dr.. J. R,
FERGUSON, Charles A. Pye, F. W. Weems.
Wine-James Fl. Nesle, D. Jenifer, VIM.
T, Brent, Barnes Compton.
Soap and Candies-Dr. Edward Miles,
VIM. G. Robey, A. w. PaJgeu.
Fruit-WsI,er A. Hsislip, Joseph Hutton,
H. d. Dyson, Joseph Coomes.
Pou7try-Richard Price, George w. Car
rico, Richard t. Tubmsn.
Best Display of Agricultural Implements
Peter Wood, Francis w. Weems, Richard
Price, Jere. Dyer, George W. Carrco.
Horse Powers and Thrashers - John
Hamilton, Walter Mitchell, VIM. B. Stone,
Richard Barnes.
Fans, Horse Mills, and Corn Shellers-
Richard B. Posey, Nicholas V. Miles, John
O. Maddox, Joseph H. Co"ksey, John Fl.
Freeman.
Ploughs, Carts, Drills, &c.-Wi!liam D..
/ Merrick, A. B. SImmes, Leo Wills.
Committee Of Reception g. arrangement.
J. J. Hughe-, Henry Ferguson. J. Fl. Stone
steel, Dr.. Robert Digges, John B. Wills.
Committee Of Reception 8 arrangement
of Stock-Jos. Stewart, Rober, S. Reeder,
William Cox, Dr.. Wm. R. Wilmer, VIM. B.
Matthews.
Committee Of Vigilance-James Fergus
son, DR.. John R. FERGUSON, Francis B. F.
Rnruess
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
NOTICE.

THE undersigned, Commissioners, appointed by
Il the Circuit Court for Charles County to value
ard divide the real estate of the late Walter Harbin
deceased, hereby give notice that meeting of the
said Commissioners will be held on the premises OF
the said Walter Hardin, on MONDAY the goth
day of NOVEMBER next, at which place and
time all the parties interested are hereby notified to
be present. JOHN II. BOSWELL,
ALEXANDER SMOOT,
WILLIAM E. BURTLES,
ALEXANDER QUEEN,
JEREMIAH w. BURCH,
oct 19-2t Commissioners
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

TNHE SIXTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF
L the Charles County Agricultural Society
will be held in PORT TOBACCO, on TUES
DAY and WEDNESDAY, the 18th and 9th of
NOVEMBER
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
FOR RENT,

TlHE ensuing year, the FARM of the late John
L A. Pye, known as the "Hopewel Landing
Farm situated in CORVALLIS Neck, Immediate
ly on the Potomac river. For terms, apply to
CHARLES II. PYE, and
CAROLINE E., PYE, Admr's
oct l2-tf of late John A. Pye, decd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
CASH FOR NEGROES.

nLOUGHS AND CASTINGS.-We have m
i hand and are receiving large assortment OF
Ploughs, among which Minor & Horton, Sin
clair & Moore, Eagle Plain and Self Sharpener
Cuff & Bruce, Minor & Horizons and Rugges &
Co.'S Hillside Rough and Ready, aid Castings for
same. MEADE & EACHES.
old stand, r. S. Huck, Fairfax ST.
aug 3l-n doors from King.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court of
ID Charles County, the undersigned will sell at
public sale, on the premises of the late Jane E.
Turner, deceased .on THURSDAY the 10th day of
November next, Of fair, if not the next fair day
thereafter the remainder fthe personal property
of the said deceased, Negroes excepted) consist
ing of
Farming Implements. one Horse. Oren,
Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Corn, 70
bacco and Prouender.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, NJ
TERMS OF SALE A credit of six months for all
sums of and over IS, and all under IS cash.
The purchaser purchasers to give bond with
approved security, bearing interest from the day
Of sale.
THOMAS S. MARTIN,
JAMES MARTIN,
Adm RS of J. E. Turner.
Oct DC. ISIS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.

JOHN G. CHAPMAN. President.
Vice Presidents:
JOSEPH YOUNG, GEORGE P. JENKINS,
SAMUEL COX, JosIAs H. HAWKINS.
Erecutire Committee:
Or. RoB>T FERGUSON, Col. F. THOMPSON,
DIR. F. r. Wills, F, F. BuRGEss
}. Il. BATEMAN, Treasurer.
JAMES FERGUSON, Cor. Secretary.
+. WELLS, Recording Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

DY virtue of writ of venditioni exponas, issued
ID by Thomas S. Martin, one ofthe Justices the
Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for Charles
County, to me directed, | will expose to sale, at
public auction, upon the premises, on WEDNESDAY
the 18th day of November next, at 2 o'clock, p NJ,
for cash. all the right title, claim, interest and estate
at law and in equity of John c. Reeves, in and 10 a
tract or parcel of Land called Friendship and
Swallwood's Meadows, containing one hundred
acres. more or less lying and being in Charles coun-
ty, and adjoining the lands of Richard L. Small
wood and others, seized and taken in execution at
the suit of Thomas |. Marshall, Administrator of
William Marshall
P. d. TUBMAN, Constable.
Oct 25, 1S54-ts ($4 40)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26

BLANKETS, CLOTHS, DOMESTICS.
I'D 200 pair servants Blankets
so pair Bed do
so pieces ga s. Ga Full Cloths and Sleeps Gray
40 pieces ga, IS. "A Lnscys, all grades
$50 pieces beached Cottons
40 pieces bid Sheetings and Pillow case Cottons
80 pieces Canton Flannels
Is pieces white and coloied Flannels, all qualities
"a Twied country Flannels, with many other
Goods, TO which we invite special attention.
oct IS CT. X. WITMER 6, BRO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
UNDERTAKEN.

ID EMOVAL.-J.C. CLARK, MATCHMAKER
II JEwELLER, &c. Observe sign of the GOLD
WATCH. King street, between Pitt and st. Asaph
doors West Of Marshall House.
aug 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
PUBLIC SALE.

Y WILL SELL to the highest bidder for cash,
4 on TUESDAY the 14th day of November, the
LOT known by the name Of ''OAKLAND, p" con-
tanning l.2 acre. This Lot is situated immediate
ly on the public road from Aliens Fresh to Pot
tersville, about midway between the said places.
Il 1t has upon it a DWELLING and STORE
E=o= HOUSE, BLACKSMITH: S SHOP and the ne
-I-Lcessary out houses, and is one of the best
locations for business ~ the county. The sale to
take place at Aliens Fresh
I. D. STONE, Atty
oct 10 for Mrs. E. A. Fendal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
JOHN It. CREIGHTON & CO.,


On the co1aocr Of King and Royal Streets,
ALEXANDRIA,, Va,
WOULD respectfully invite the attention Of
w Country Merchants and others to their large
and well selected stock of
H4RDW.qRE, CUTLERY, BAR IRON, STEEL,
Agricultural Implements,
which they have commenced receiving direct from
the Notwithstanding assured that they can
offer such inducements to dealers will be per-
fectly satisfactory. Their stock embraces every
description of goods in their line, amongst which
will be found
Pen, Pocket and Table Cutlery, of every quality
Plated Knives, Forks and Spoons, WARRANTED
best quality
Razors, Scissors and Shears Of all sorts
500 kegs best quality Cut Nails
1000 lbs. :" % Finishing do.
$50 dozen assorted Locks for doors
$50 . Knobs to suit
$50 {" Pad Locks
eoO ,. Bntt Hinoes
1000 groce Screws
50 dozen Cart Hames
SO warranted Chopping Axes
800 . assorted Curry Combs
100 =" Coffee Mills
100 - Z" Tin Plates and Pie Pans
100 Tin Candlestcks
10 Spittons
40 y Mouse Traps
100000 f." Percussian Caps
$500 lbs. y sizes Cast Steel
SO sets Scales and Weights
Log, Trace and Halter Chains; long and short
handle Shovels and Spades; Ploughs; Corn Shell
lers and Straw Cutters; Circular Saws and Man.
drills. for same; Cross Cut, Pit and Mill Sows, best
qualify; Sand Paper and Emory Cloth, assorted
numbers; Hand, PANEL and lennon Saws; Jack.
Fore Smooth and other Planes; Broad and Bench
Axes and Hammers, &C., warranted Anvis ana
Vices. Stocks and Dies; Enameled Carriage Cloth
every quality; Coach, Scanning and Parting Lace,
Fringe, &c; $4,000 lights assorted Window Sash.
with general assortment of Goods for Family and
Domestic purposes; Guns Pistols, Game Bags.
Shot Pouches, Powder Flasks, in great variety, ali
of which will be sold wholesale and retail at prices
to please. Call and examine,
Alexandria, Oct. II, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26

BACON We have on hand and for sale, some
ID 5000 lbs. prime shoulder and middng Bacon.
Also lot of very superior Sugar-cured Hams.
DAY g. PADGETT
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
FARM FOR SALE.

4 WILL sell at private sale my FARM generally
Il called ''PoPE's GREER containing about
$40 ACRES.
Persons wishing to purchase are invited to examine
the premises. For terms apply to F. STONE, Port
Tobacco, or to
BENJAMIN T. PENN,
sep 7-2m Pope's Creek.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26

THE ADDRESS
Will be delivered by w. w. w. BOWIE, Esq.
of Prince Gearge's county.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-06-21
F,E5TI4EsGRA=PtIIC5 NEW S
80 - BY the National Line.
rELEeRApakp FoRrnEpAlLYlNrEI sNcER
CONGRESSIONAL. 3

>ia.sz So WAsuisGroH, June 49,.
tiousE.-concluded-T committee were dis
charged from the further consideration OF the
memorial contesting The right of Mike Walsh TO a
seat on the gronud that lie is not an American ny
birth. -
Mr.. Hllyer introduced a bill fixing the FIRST
MondaY'in November for the meeting oil congress,
instead OF the first Monday in Decemher, The
rules Were suspended and the bill was passed,
when The House adj oumed-
SENArE.--concluted-.A Mr.. Seward had
finished, Mr. Clay got the floor on the vetoed Ia
sane Land bill; the subject was asnin postponed.
Mr.. Benjamin reported bill granting register
TO the, Russian. built brig, Amelia by name, oil
Abby Francis, paSS+d. bill making provision for
paying all persons who, since 1850, have acted as
agents for paying pensions and prescribing the
manner for the settlement oil their accounts here
after, was taken up. y55
Mr.. Toombs objected TO the bill, because it
| would leave all deposit banks who paid pensions
10 set up claims.
Mr.. Dodge moved an amendment. excepting
banks, bank agents, and officers and private bank
ers from the benefits of the bill.
Mr.. Hunter moved 10 lay ii ON the table, agreed
to. s. fft..F
The House bill, relating TO the Territories was
received, taken up and REFERRED. After short
executive session the Senate adjourned. i
WAsuiNGToN, June 90.
SENaTE.-Nlr. Seward gave no,ice OF n bill 10
regulate the navigation of the coast of Africa in
vessels owned by American citizens, being bill
TO break up the African slave trade in American
vessels.
he Naval bill was taken up. on motion of Mr..
Hunter; vote of yesterday trdering it to third
reading was re-consideTed, and the brit was post
poned i'll order 10 prepare certain very important
amendments.
The vetoed Land bill was next taken up.
MIR. Clay spoke against the constitutionaliy of
the bill.
Pending motion to postpone the bill, Senate
adjourned.
uousE.-MeSStS. Cullom and ChuTchwell came
near getting into fight growing out of personal
explanations Of yesterdays debate on the Mlnne-
sofa Land bill. ..a
Mt. Churchwel said that his colleague, Cullom
had made false statement i'll regard 10 him i'll his
published speech.
+ Mr.. CuIlom, greatly excited, eaped over the
desks and rushed towards Churchwell, and beng
seized by surrounding members he made desperate
efforts 10 get fret, al the lime shaking his fist
and exclaimii &: =
.You are a iiarl damned liar and damned
scoundieln'
Mr.. Churchwell drew pistol and cooked ii.
Intense excitement prevailed, but quiet was fl
nally restored.