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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13

the North can now alone prevent the ad.
dition of the Stare Stutc of Kansas to
this Union The North, We trust, will
never consent to the contamination of
this infamy Far better let the Union
be at an end forever
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13

BosToN ELEcrIoY.-The election of
city officers took place in Boston on
Monday DR.. J. V. C. Smith, tue X.
n. candidate, was undoubtedly re.elect-
ed by a large majority.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13

Ez The s'r Wings claimed as elect
ed to the Massachusetts House are al.
ready reduced to oAe-and fears are en-
tertaued that he too will join the " X
Ms" The one Republican has disap.
pcared in the same victorious ranks,
The integrity of the Democratic unit is
supposed to remain nnshaken.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13

The Leland Seminary, at Town
sheud, is finely p:ospering as it deserves,
under the auspices of our friend and
qpondam classmatc, c. b. Smith, A NJ.
The catalogue shows large attendance
during the last term. and the board of
teachers is ample. providing for ins;ruc-
ton in the customary branches of the
higher schools and scminaries.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13
Messrs. Phillips, Sampson & Co.,
Boston

neSSrS. PhllllDS, sampson X Co.,
Boston.
These cnterprislng publishers may
justly be regarded as the leading firm Of
New England, in the publication Of
standard and miscellaneous books. In-
decd, there are few houses in the coun.
try, doing, at this time. more extensive
business. They are gcn;lcmauly cncr-
getic aud Thoroughly reliable men. with
whom the transaction of business will al.
ways be found agreeable, We think, and
satisfactory.
While in Boston. not long since,
through the roltencss of one OF the firm
we looked through the store rooms of
their extensive e>tablishmontOl0 Wash
incton Slrcct), and found an almost in.
cxhaustible stock Of valuable works, in
various departments of literature. issued
by these publishers only, OF course,
their sales must be immense to Justify
such an outlay of capital, aud we believe
that few if any of the Boston publishers
have enjoyed equal prosperity
Addison County Court. \
The December term Of the Addison
County Court commenced yesterday,
Hon RonrRr PIrErorNr presiding. The
case of Geo Small Us Leonard IIask-
ms ct al, was first brought on for
trial, and is not completed as we 60 to
press.
We shall continue our report next
week II is uncertain whether the trial
of Pond for murder will be had at this
term. If SO, we shall give the partcu-
lars. His case is now before the Grand
Jury
MARTIN MEnRIvALE, HIS n MARK. by
Paul Creyton. Illustrated Boston
Phillips, Sampson and Companypp.55s.
This work belongs near the first rank
Of American fctions. Its author has
made mark" which will not soon be
effaced. The plot is ingenious. keeping
alive the readers interest through n
great variety If scenes, characters aud
events and the pictures Of life are, in
the main, true to nature With occa.
sional faults, which are not wanting in
the best writings, we consider it, as Il
whole, permanent and valuable add,
tion to our national literature The
author, who writes under pseudonym,
is, We believe, yet quite young, aud will
naturally follow up his prcseut decided
success, with other and more elaborate
productions
The book-which all readers of such
works will desire to see-may be OBJ.
tanned at l.. W Clark's bookstore.
Tile Vermont Directory aud Com
mercial Almanac, for 1865, by W. w
Atwater, of Burlington, contains much
valuable information. in addition to the
: usual contents of an almanac Some OF
the statictics are less complete than may
be expected hereafter, but TO purchaser
will fail to be satisfied that he has re-
ceivcd the worth Of his money. We
trust it will have such n sale as to secure
its continuance.
EE Several communications are
crowded out, this week, by the Presi
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13

IE Several communications are
crowded out, this week, by the Presi-
dents Message
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13

sE9~ The Vt. Tribune-St. Adams
begins the new year on the advanc.
ed pay system, the only system that is
safe for the publisher of newspaper in
VIA system which is great saving
of expense, both of cash and comfort,
to all parties Free Press.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-12-13

Montpelier. Oct. IS, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
PERUVIAN GUANO.

TENHE subscribers have now in store and arc re-
Il ceiving direct from the Chincha Islands, a
large supply of this fertilizer, which they offer to
their friends at the following prices
From to 40 tons, $50 per ton Of 5000 lbs.
Over 50 tons, $40 IS &C 6
If taken from the ship, all expenses Of dragage,
&c., arU be sared, and in amy event the cost OF de.
livering will not exceed 25 cents per ton 1t will
be borne in mind by farmers thatthe cost ofdray-
age alone, last year, from Fel's Point. Baltimore,
was 81 per ton. The above prices will be receiv-
in Virginia money, now at discount of l per
cent, thus saving to purchasers SO cents additional
per ton. We guaranty the purity of our Guano.
Vessels can be chartered for the PatuXent at as
low rates as from Baltimore.
FOWLE s. CO.,
au 3-tf Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
ST. THOMAs's PARISH SCHOOL.

FEHIIE object of this School is merely TO prepare
l. boys for college, by imparting the elementary
knowledge requisite to enable them to begin their
classical studies with advantage.
The terms per 10 months, for Board and TUT
ton, are 500. Use of bed and bedding So WASH
ing and mending Sl2. Dav scholars pay 500 per
annum or 81 month"; Medicines, books and
stationery form extra charges.
Boarders and day scholars have to pay the cur
rent expenses semi-annually in advance.
No deduction will be made from quarter COM
menced for those who enter into the institution aE
ter the beginning or leave it before the expiration
of quarter.
No boy will be permitted to visit his parents
without particular reason, oftener than once a
month, viz: on Sunday afternoon or on Thursday
which day will be the regular HOLIDAY Of the week
No boy will be permitted to visit any other persons
besides the parents without an expressed wish OF
his parents or guardians.
This School, as mere Parish School, is prnci-
pally intended for the benefit of the Catholics of the
Parish, and particular attention will be paid to the
religious education of the boys; yet boys belonging
to any other religious denomination will be receiv-
ed, provided their parents be willing to let them
comply with the rules and regulations of the School,
The scholastic year commences the LIST of Sep
TENDER and terminates the lst of July.
BERN WIGET, S. J.
August II, 1854 3w.-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
Georgetown Female Seminary,
GEORGETOWN D. C.


Rev. VIM. J. CLARK and Mrs. A. ii. CLARK,
Principals.
Ts'IIE duties ofthis Seminary will be resumed on
i FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER LIST.
The course of studies actually pursued in this
Institution embraces higher and thorough
range than that pursued N any other Female Sem
mary in the Union.
The location of the Seminary is remarkable for
its salubrity. The buildings are large, the rooms
capacious, and the grounds for recreation very
ample.
Terms for boarding pupils, 5000 per session of
ten months, payable on the 1st of September and
LIST of February. This charge includes boarding,
tuition in English and Mathematics; room rent,
fuel, lights, and washing, Music, French, Spanish,
&c. Drawing and Painting extra.
Reference is made to DR.. Grafton Tyler, Capt.
George T. de la Roche, w. G. Ridgey, Esq, w.
Hunter, Esq, w. S. H. Taylor, Esq Francis
Dodge, Esq Robert P. Dodge, Esq, Gen. G. w.
Biscoe, Mr.. John II. Smoot, and DR.. o. NJ. Lin
thicum, Georgetown, d. c.; and to Joseph H.
Bradley, Esq. Aaron G. Dayton, Esq, Mr. Fitz-
hugh Coyle, and Robert Bowie, Esq, Washington,
ID. c.; John II. Wsring, Esq, Prince Georges
County, Md; Allen Howard, Esq, and Thomas
Howard, Esq, Anne Arundel County, Nd; Rev.
Joshua Morsell, West River Post Office, Anne
Arundel County, Md, and Rev. G. X. Nelson,
Annapolis, Md.
August H. lS54-tlN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
ST. JOHNS ACADEMY,
ALEX AEDRIA. VA.

Ts7IiE Sixteenth Annual Session of the above
1 institution will commence on .Nonday the 4th
Of September neat and conclude about the 4th OF
July following.
The course of study embraces the Greek, Latin,
French and English Languages Mathematics;
Geography; History: the Natural Sciences. &c,
SC, being that usually pursued in schools of the
first rank
Students from distance are received into the
family Of the Principal and are under his constant
supervision As the number is limited early ap-
pllcation should be made~by those who desire to
enter their sons, or wards.
Terms for Board and Tuition, Sl25 per session
OF ten months, payable semi annually in advance,
and no extras charged except in case of sickness.
Circulars, containing catalogue Of teachers and
students. text books, programme of exercises at
the Annual Exhibition, list Of medals, premiums
and testimonials, &C., &C., will be forwarded on
application to -
RICHARD LIE CARNE, Jr., Principal.
Alexandria, Va, Aug. 10, 1S54-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
p OTTO NJ A G. p A WHO N

FHNIIIS agreeable retreat for health, sea-bathing,
Il and general recreation, will be open Oh the
18th June for the accommodation Of the public;
and under the confident hope that satisfaction
was afforded on his part last season to visitors
generally, the undersigned pledges himself that
the Pavilion shall be equally well kept during the
present, and while many similar establishments
have raised their prices for Board, and doubtless
many more will follow their example, the prices
at the Pavilion will continue as heretofore for its
old as well as the new friends which may seek its
quiet shades and well known fishing grounds
Board for single day. $500; for three days or
less than week, $50 per day; per week, SO;
and per month, $50. Professor LoEBMANN's Con-
cert Band has been engaged for the season.
w. w. DIX, Proprietor.
June Is, 1854. lie %.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
FARM FOR SALE.

FENHE undersigned will sell their FARM, (if i'm
Il mediate application be made } in Charles
county, lying in NiiddIetown district and near the
lands Of Capt. S. + Gardiner and others, now oc-
cupicd by N. B. WHkerson, containing
3G5 ACRES.
This land is in healthy location and Of excellent
quality, and well watcrcd. The soil is adapted to
the growth of all the various crops usually raised
in this section of country, and very susceptible of
Improvement On the place there
Z ~lT,:9Z q is a comfortable DWELLING and
- III IS. other necessary out-houses, and a
~ 1 :. 4-=E quantity of WOOD and TIMBER
As all lands in this section Of country ad-
vancing in price, this land in year or two will no
doubt bring double the amount now asked for it.
Apply to either of the subscribers.
J. II. MONROE,
GEO. 0. MONROE.
Bunny Oak, Feb l6, lS54-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
PAPER HANGINGS.

NOTICE. Iz7The subscribers beg leave to call
~ the attention Of the citizens of Charles and
adjacent counties to their
LARGE AND SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
PAPER H7,NGLNGS, BORDERS, Sc.
Also, a most beautiful assortment of
STATUES, MOULDINGS, CORNICES,
FRESCOES, &C.,
suitable for decorating in the most finished style.
Our stock comprises all varieties, from cts for
piece of paper to Sc per piece We have Gold,
Silver and Bronze papers, also Velvet, Glazcc and
Ground Papers.
I5Paper hung and all decorations executed in
the first style of art by the best of workmen and
all work warranted to give satisfaction.
Upholstering work attended to promptly.
All orders whether given in person or by mail
will be attended to with the utmost Dispatch Sam
pies sent when ordered. Letters may be addressed
to us at either of our stores. Very respectfully,
JOS. II. X. PLANT s CO.,
It'll street, doors south Of f street, Washington,
ID. c., and King street, doors from Columbus
street, Alexandria, Va. au lily.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
COLLECTORS SALE.

TN virtue Of the act Of December session, 1S41 F.,
L chapter 236, section 4, have levied upon the
Schooner, ssWiIliam Kent Hail. assessed to
William Sheirbourn, and viii be sold for State
tax and County levy, due thereon, for the year
1853. The amount due is SIT s..
.7nd hereby gire notice, that on Thursday the
7th day of 4ptember next, at Aliens Fresh. |
will expose the above named and described YES
St! to public sae for cash, to the highest bidder,
to satisfy the taxes due thereon: Sale to take
place between the hours II NJ. and P. NJ.
JOHN Ii. FREEMAN, Collector.
au Its. (S1SD
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
FARM FOR SALE.

VE7IlE undersigned will sell at private sale the
Il Farm on which he now resides, called
"Broomfeld,' - containing about
$50 ACRES,
more or less. 1t lies in Nan annoy district and is
distant about miles from Port Tobacco, adjoin-
ing the lands of DR.. John Ferguson and Edmund
Perry. The improvements upon it are a COM
Portable DWELLING HOUSE,
n rGf.A . BARN, ICE HOUSE, CORN
60 Sc: HOUSE, STABLE. and all ne
- :. -! cessary and convenient OUT
@7==7z--1----7== HOUSES. The location Of this
Farm is considered as healthy as any in the coun-
ty. 1t has upon it al abundance OF WOOD ana wa
ter. and the soil is adapted to all the staple pro-
ducts of the county. particularly Wheat. Further
description is unnecessary, as persons wishing to
purchase can view the premises Themselves. For
terms which shall be accommodating. apply to
me. either in person or by letter. Address,
ALEXANDER II. ROBERTSON,
au 3-tf Port Tobacco p. 0.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
ENTERTAINMENT.

TlTlE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
Il lie that they have fitted up the OLD TAV-
ERN IN BENEDICT as a house of entertain
ment for the accommodation of the public and
particularly those who may be travelling to or
from Baltimore.
For the accommodation Of Ladies travelling to
Baltimore the undersigned has fitted up rooms
where they can remain until the departure Of the
boat.
Oysters, Fish, Sc served up at the shortest
notice and charges moderate.
J. &. HARDIN s. co.
Nav H. lS54-Gm#
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
PUBLIC SALE.

TNHE subscriber, as agent for the heirs of the
Il late Richard Gardiner, will sell at public
auction, Gf not previously disposed Of at private
sale } in the town of Port Tobacco, on TUESDAY
the 18th day Of SEPTEMBER next, if fair II
not the next fair day thereafter, the FARM OF
the said deceased, containing
42O ACRES,
more or less This Farm is distant about mites
from Port Tobacco in the direction of Middle
town, Most of the land is in good state OF cul-
tivation, producing kindly all the staple crops OF
ii the county. The improvements upon the
GsSHi1 land are a Dwelling House and all the
lz.lA necessary out houses. A further descrip
ton is deemed unnecessary, as persons wishing to
purchase can view the premises.
TERMS OF SALE One-third of the purchase
money cash on the day Of sale, and the balance IN
two equal instamcnts of six and twelve months,
to be secured by bond bearing interest from the
day of sale. Possession to be given on The LIST OF
January, 1855.
WILLIAM A. GARDINER,
au 24-ts. near Bryantown, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
CIGAR MANDATORY.

TENHE subscribers are extensively engaged in
Il .M4NUFACTURLNG CIGARS in LEON
ARD TOWN, ST. Mays County, with view
to furnishing the Merchants, lIotel-keepers and
others in this section Of the State, with their sup
plies, at price far beow that paid by them in the
Cities (tor similar GTticle) and upon satisfactory
terms. Orders are solicited, and will be attend
ed to with promptness. Relying upon our coun-
try friends to aid us in our new enterprse-we
ask trial.
HARRIS & CAVALIER
Leonardtown, April 27, 1S54-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
UNDERTAKEN.

yENITE subscriber takes this method to inform
J. the public that he will attend Funerals and
furnish COFFINS at the shortest notice, at either
of his workshops, one Of which is at his own re-
sidence near Middletown, and the other at his
fathers George S. Wilett's residence, at which
last named place he will be assisted by Mr.. VIM.
L. Robey He has on hand an ample supply of
materials Of almost every description necessary.
His charges will be moderate.
au 10-ti. HEZEhiAti f.. NlLLEII.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
MECHANICS, INVENTORS AND MA
NUFACTURERS.
$3.50. IN CnSU PRIZES. $3.50.

ETOLUME Ten of the "sSCIENTIFC AMERICAN''
Y commences on the 10th of September. 1t is
chiefly devoted to the advancement of the interests
of .Mchanics. HrentorS. .Hanutcturers end Farmers
and is edited by men practically skilled in the arts
and sciences. Probably no other journal of the
same character is so extensively circulated, or so
generally esteemed for its practical ability. Near
ly all the Faluablc Patents which issue weekly
from the PATENT OFFICE are illustrated acith En-
CRAVINGS, and the claims Of all the Patents are pub
lishcd regularly in its columns as they are issued,
thus making it a perfect SCIENTIFIC AND MEcIIA-
NICAL ENcYCLoPEDIA Of information upon the sub
jects Of .Icchancat Improvements, Chemistry, En-
gineering and the Sciences generally 1t IS pub
lished weekly in quarto form suitable for binding.
and each volume contains Four HUNDRED AND
SIXTEEN PAGES Of Reading Matter, SEVERAL
HUNDRED ENGRAyINGs, with full and complete
Index. Its circulation on the last Volume ex-
ceeded 5000 copies per week. and the practical
receipts in one volume are worth to any family
much more than the subscription price,
The following CASH PRIzEs are offered by the
Publishers for the fourteen largest lists Of sub
scrbers sent in by the lst January, 1855 800
will be given for the largest list; So for the Sc
cond 500 for the third; $50 for the fourth; $50
for the fifth; S45 for the SIXTH $40 for the seventh;
s35 for the eighth; $50 for the ninth S25 for the
tenth $40 for the eleventh.; SIS for the twelfth;
SO for the thirteenth; and s. for the fourteenth
The cash will be paid to the order of the success
full competitor Immediately after the 1st Of Janu-
airy, 1855.
TERMS One copy, one year, 50; one copy,
six months, 81; five copies, six months, s4; ten
copies, six months, s.; ten copies. twelve months
SIS; fifteen copies, twelve months, S22; twenty
copies, twelve months, S28 in advance.
No number of subscriptions above twenty can
be taken at less than 81 40 each. Names can be
sent at different times and from different Post
Offices.
Southern and Western money taken for sub
scrptions.
Letters should be directed, postpaid, to Mum
s. Co. 1913 Fulton Street, n. Y.
Messrs. MUM & Co. are extensively engaged
in procuring patents for new inventions, and will
advise inventors, without charge, in regard to the
novelty of their improvements
an II
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
NEW GOODS.


4 RE now receiving full supply Of SPRING
"A and SUMMER GOODS, which they re-
specially invite their customers and the citizens of
Charles generally to examine. Their selections
having been made with care they feel assured that
better bargains cannot be offered anywhere in the
county, both regards price and quality of goods.
The stock which they offer embraces all the usual
varieties to be found in country store, viz:
DRY GOODS, GLASSWARE,
GROCERIES, TINWARE,
LIQUORS. HATS and CAPS,
HARDWARE, BOOTS and SHOES,
FANCY ARTICLES, Ready Made CLOTH
ING.
They desire to sell goods on the usual terms
for cash, to punctual customers on credit of
six months
Port Tobacco, Mav4 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
MORE NEW GOODS.

~ X. WILMER & BRO. have just received
". another large supply of DRESS, STAPLE
and HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, embracing
many that is new and desirable for the season and
as it is far advancing, their present supply has
been bought at great reduction in previous prices.
MANY of which will be sold at half their original
costs. We have also greatly enlarged our store
room and are enabled to offer still greater induce
ments and facilities for trade to our friends and
the public generally, who pay favor US with a
call. q. X. WILMER d BIlO.
Alexandria, June ], 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-08-31
PROCLAMATION
TO THE CITIZENS OF CHARLES.
PELTERM9CUER'S

TIyGro-ElcC.ric VGstaEC Chains.
CONSTRUCTED to be worn next TO the skin,
~ producing a constant current of uninterrupted
electro-magn Notwithstanding 1NMEDIArE RELIEF
FROM ALL ACUTE PAIN and
Permanent Cure Of all .Neura7gic Diseases.
Pulvermachcr's Electric Chains were first used
in France three years since, for the cure of ner~
vous diseases, and after being submitted TO the
most thorough trial in every Hospital in Paris by
the most learned Professors in that city, they
recommended TO the Government of France, who
granted Patent for the discovery. puring the
years 1872 they were introduced in Germany,
Austria Prussia and England, and one year since,
introduced and patented by the United States Co.
vernment.
Most Astonishing Cures Of
Rheumatism, st. Vitus' Dance,
Painful & Swelled Joints lpita,ion of the Heart,
Neuralgia of the Face, Periodical Headache,
Deafness, Blindness, Pains from Indigestion,
Mysteries Dyspepsia, Uterine Pains
Every Disease, called Nervous,
is quickly and rapidly cured, by simply wearing
the Chain for a few hours each day.
The Chains were first introduced in the city of
New York. where they were exhibited to Profs
Valentine Mott, Van Buren,, Post, Cucnochan, who
readily discovered that they possessed
Strange and Singular Po1rers Of
E.ST.A.NIL Y RELIETL.NG PAINS
whenever applied, and by their recommendation
and influence they were introduced into the differ
cnt Hospitals of New Y ork, and are now in daily
use in those Institutions in the treatment Of the
cure Of the above-naned diseases.
NO OTHER MEDICINAL AGENT
in the world can produce so many well authentl-
Gated Certificates Of cure from Scientific Physlci-
ans and intelligent Patients may be found in
each Pamphlet which may be obtained (gratis) at
the Store of Messrs. DAY & PADGETT, who
are the sole Agents for Port Tobacco, and who
will explain the manner OF to any one who
may apply.
In the city of New York. at the General Office,
56S Broadway, there ale DAILY being sold from
40 TO 60 Chains, and the sale and demand in Bos-
ton is as great in proportion to the population, al
though they have been introduced but few
months.
The Chains are easily worn, and equally
applicable to all classes of persons the child
we'll the adult, and are much an article of Or
nament as they are Of a valuable means of cure.
CARD TO LADIES.
Ladies who are enciente are requested not to
them only for a few moments at each time of APP
plying for by long continued use, miscarriage is
frequently produced.
DAY & PADGETT, Agents for Port Tobacco.
JOSEPH STEINERT, General Agent, SOS
Broadway, New York.
July G, ls54-1y.