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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
WATCHES & JEWELRY,

J. G. Q l. A X K
KING STREET,
King Street, betceen Pitt g. st. .4saph, doors West
Of Marshall House,
.4LEX.4NDRLa, Va.
HAS just received very large assortment of
Ill Gold and Silver Watches, from the most
celebrated makers in Europe. Also, very neat
assortment of Jewelry, consisting of Gold Chains,
Ear Rings, Brest Pins, Cuff Pins, Gold Studs and
various other articles too numerous to mention.
An extra assortment of Silver Spoons always
on hand, warranted not to be surpassed by any
other establishment.
Watches, Jewery, Musical Boxes, and every 9TH
er article in the above line repaired by experien-
ced workmen.
g5All Watches repaired here will be warrant
ed to keep correct time for twelve months, for
which CASH will be required. je8
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
JAMES F. CARLIN,
Royal Street. near the CIy Hotel,

Royal Street, near the City Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
N7OULD respectfully invite the attention Of
w dealers generally to his large and well select
ed stock of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
before purchasing elsewhere, as he feels assured of
being able to offer such inducements to dealers
will be satisfactory in every respect. His stock
consists in part of the following, viz:
ILOCkS-Rim, Morticc, Stock, Pad, Till, sc.
Knives and Forks, of every description
Pocket Knives 6
Scissors
HING ES-Fast and Loose Butts; Parliament ;
Strap T, SC.
Augurs. Augur Bits, Brace and Bits
Planes all kinds, Saws all kinds, Stair Rods
Coffee Mills; Grass, Grain and Briar Scythes
Plated and common Spoons, Forks and Ladies
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Sledges, Anvils Vices
Bellows. Steel, Files, Rasps, Combs, Brushes
Cow Bells, Handouts, Ovens, Pots, S1illets
Griddles, Playing Cards, sc. sc. Also,
$4,000 LIGHTS WINDOW SASH,
8 by 10, by IL, Is by IA, 10 by 10. IS, IA, Is,
together with other sizes. Persons engaged in or
about buildings, can be supplied with any sizes Of
Sash, warranted superior, and at remarkably low
prices. Any information desired concerning Sash
will be cheerfully given upon directing line as
above.
Alexandria, June s, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

ID ICHARDS', No. 8, Exchange Block, sells
IL Ladies Dress Trimmings; plain, pointed, and
graduated Velvets; knotted and loop Fringes; Fan
cy Working Materials; Gold, Silver, Silk, aud
Worsted Introducing Braids; Introducing Pat
terms and Silk, Cotton, and Thread Floss; ,rida,
Twist, Working, Marking, Crochet, Darning and
Sewing Cottons; Zephyr and Tapestry Worsted;
Purse Silks and Findings; Saxony Yarns; Skirt
Binding; Coat do; Whalebones; Tape; Hooks and
Eyes; Cotton and Silk Cord; Scissors; Pins, Emo
ries; Wax; every description of Needles and Fancy
Goods generally.
Alexandria, Va, Oct. 27, 1858.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
PROCLAMATION
TO THE CITIZENS OF CHARLES.
PULVER.u7CHER'S
Hydro-EsecsrEc voltaic Chains.

HydrO-EiecsrEc Voltaic Chains.
CONSTRUCTED to be worn next to the skin
Oproducing constant current of uninterrupted
lelectro-magn ctlsm-ciicctIng 1MMEDIATE RELIEF
FROM ALL ACUTE PAIN and
Permanent Cure of all .Neura7gic Diseases
Pulverrnachcr's Electric Chains were first used
in France, three years since, for the cure of ncr.
vous diseases, and after being submitted 10 tho
most thorough trial in every Hospital in Paris, by
the most learned Professors in that city, they were
recommended to the Government of France, who
granted Patent for the discovery. During 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 lpitation of the Heart,
Neuralgia of the Face, Periodical Headache,
Deafness, Blindness Pains from Indigestion,
Mysteries, Dyspepsia, Uterine Pains
Erery Disease, called Nervous,
is quickly and rapidly cured, by simply wearing
the Chain for few hours each day.
| The Chains were first introduced in the city OF
New ork, where they were exhibited to Profs.
Valentine Mott, Van Buren,, Post, Cuenochan, who
readily discovered that they possessed
Strange and Singular Posrers Of
LNST.4.NTL Y RELIEVLNG PAINS
whenever applied, and by their recommendation
and influence they were introduced into the differ
ent Hospitals of New York, and are now in daily
use in those institutions in the treatment of the
cure of the above-named diseases.
NO OTHER MEDICINAL AGENT
in the world can produce many well au,hentt-
Gated Certificates Of cure from Scientific Physci-
ans and intelligent Patients may be found IN
each Pamphlet, which may be obtained (gratls) at
the Store of Messrs. DAY & PADGETT, who
are the sole Agents for Port Tobacco, and who
will explain the manner Of use to any one who
may apply.
In the city of New York. at the General Office,
SOS Broadway, there ale DAILY being sold from
40 to 60 Chains and the sale and demand N 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 are equally
applicable to all classes of persons the child as
well as the adult, and much an article OF or
nament as they arc of a valuable means OF cure.
CARD TO LADIES.
Ladies who are enciente requested not to ust
them only for few moments at each time of ap
plvinc, for by long continued use, miscarriage i
frequently produced.
DAY & PADGETF, Agents fos Port Tobacco
JOSEPH STEINERT, General Agent, 5GS
Broadway, New York
July 6, lS54-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
ALEX CAMBRIA, VA.

Pc Ell & STE EMS,
Wholesale Druggists, and Dealers IN Chemicals,
Paints, Dues, Oils, furnishes, Spices, Patent
Medicines, Glassware, Instruments, Soaps,
and all articles suitable for the trade
and dealers generally,
4 RE now receiving large supply of all goods
IA in their line, selected with great care and
purchased for cash from first hands, which will
enable them to compete with other markets, and
offer such inducements to their friends and deal
ers generally, that cannot fail to please They
offer fol sale -
bbls No Castor Oil
1000 lbs EPSON Salts
1850 Sup Carb Soda
600 Saleratus
l25 Cream Tartar
ITS Refined Gum Camphor
22O i" Borax
bbls Alum; bbs Copperas
l25 lbs Indigo
1900 Sal Soda
As gall Olive Oil
40 =" Meats foot do
200 +" Train do
5000 lbs Pure White Lead in oil
$50 gall pure Linseed Oil
bbls Spanish Whiting
500 lbs Glue, assorted
6 bbIs refined Lampback
$50 lbs Venetian Red
1900 " Spanish Brown
GAS =" Yellow Ochre
600 Putty in bladders
$50 Extract lockwood
10 bbls Redwood
Is " Ground Logwood
s." Fustic
200 lbs Nader
S bbs Camwood
2 (" Red Sanders
case Chinese Vcrmillion
60 doz Frey's Vermifuge
TO i" Fahnstock's do
Is gross McLane's, Rice's, Wrighrs, Davis
Chapman's, KurPs and others do
Sc doz Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills
"a I" Brandreth's do
"a +" Jayne's Sanative do
20 Lees Anti Bilious do
Also large lot of Hobensack's, McLanes, Moi
fats, Peters, Holoway's and others Pills
Is gross Mustang Liniment
20 doz Railways r. Relief
"a" Barry's Tricopherous
IL" Hampton's Tincture
10 baskets fresh Salad Oil
100 boxes III Glass, 10 and 10 IL
60 gross Matches
LYONS Kathairon, Christmas do Oriental Re-
storative, Emerson's do, Jayne's Hair Oil, Roses,
Wrights, J. Hauel's do, Hair Dyes, Lubins' and
a variety of other extracts Colognes, Bay Rum,
Shaving q l ollet soaps, Drown JdinalCd N'lhSel'
Pain Killer Bateman's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial,
Henry's and Morss's do, Townsend's Sarsaparllla,
Sands do.
Paints and Colors of every kind, Backing, Paint
and Backing Brushes, besides variety of other
articles too numerous to mention.
They respectfully solicit an examination Of their
stock by merchants visiting the city, feeling assur-
red that they make it to their interest to pa
tronize them.
Alexandria, Va, March 80, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
HARPER s. BRO,
Corner Of King and Royal Streets,
ALEXANDRIA. VA.

ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
HAVE now in store large and general assert
Il IL ment of Dry Goods, to examination of
which they invite the people of Charles County
visiting Alexandria. We name in part the follow
ing: For Ladies.
Black Gro de Rhine Silks
Figured
Turc Satin Armenia Silks
Rich Plaid and Striped
Real India and Foulard
Green, Tan and Blue to cut
Purple, Tan, Blue, Green and Black Watered do
Marsalines and Gro de Maps, in great variety
Plain and striped French Mouslines
&c Berage de LANES
g Chally Cloths
g and figured Mouslaines
Lawns
{" Plaid French Ginghams
Berages, Tissues, and Grenadines
Cambria, Swiss and Dimity Bands
FIR. Worked, Cambria and Sw ISIS Collars
Lace, Cambria and Swiss Undersleevcs
Swiss, Cambria, Bobbin Thread and Lisle Edgings
Kid. Cut Silk and Thread Gloves
Blue, green and brown Berage & Tissue for Walls
Plain and figured Nets
white Grape Shawls
Cashmere, Silk and MousIain d"
Spool Cotton, Pins Needles, Tapes &c.
Plaid, plain and striped Bonnet Ribbons.
Mourning Goods.
Black Chally and Bcrage de Lans
&" FIR. Mousains, Lawns and Ginghams
" Alpaccas and Croton Cloths
" Bombazine, Berage, Tissues and Grenadines
Mourning Collars, Hdkfs, and Undersleeves
" English Cacoes, &c.
For Gentlemen.
Black French Cloths
F." Doeskin Cassimeres
Fancy and plain I"
Black Silk and Satin Vestings
Fancy Marsailes do
Kid, Buck, Silk and Lisle Gloves
Collars, Fancy and Black Silk Handkerchicfs
Ginghams and Batiste
English Cotton half Hose
Black FIR. Drap de Etc and Summer Cloths
For HousekePpers.
1914, IA, 1874 Beached Sheeting
IA, 9-s Sd and Ga Pilliow-case Cottons
10 4 and "A Linen Sheeting
A and sd Pow-case Linen
Al, Sd, Ga and Brown Sheeting
Cd and ga Brown and Bleached Diaper
IA, Sd and lO-4 Damask Table Diaper
81, 1914 and l6-4 =" &" Cloths
Russia, Bird Eye, and Hdckaback TowelIing
"a, Sc, 49, 40 and 40 inch yellow Curtain Linen
Tamboard Curtain Musns, &c.
For Farmers and Planters.
3-4 and rs Heavy Osnaburgs
Plain and striped Nankin do
Blue James and Denims; heavy twilled do
Sd, rs and A brown Cottons
Linen Burlaps, Farmers Drills
Sd, IA and Al bleached Cottons
800 pieces Calico from 81 to l24c
Kentucky Jeans and Fancy Cottonades
Cotton and Linen Bagglngs, &c.
Carpetings, Rugs and Oil Cloths.
Superior 3 ply Carpeing
do Ingram
DO Cotton and List
"A, Sd, Cd and Sd Oil Cloth;
Sd Stair
IA, Sd and Ga White Mating
=" Checked /"
Door Mats, Rugs, Bookings, &c.
Alexandria, Va, April 81, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

V,HE WILL AND THE WAY.-My Viii IS
to make an honest living, and my way Is TO
dispatch promptly, any business coniided to me.
Therefore, know all men by these presents that l.,
the said Fl. ID. Dyson, am prepared at all tunes
70 furnish such blank instruments of writing as
are ordinarily used in conyoyancing, at the lowest
nossible rates Please call at my office on High
Street, opposite D,. o. \ Feigusson's
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
CHARLES FL. DRURY.
Corner Of Camden street and Light street acharf,
BALTIMORE

corner O Cam0en street ana Ll2ht street DhdU,
BALTIMORE,
IT ANING completed his establishment with
j I Foundry connected, for the making his own
X Castings, is prepared to furnish all
49, ricties of AGRICULTURAL IN
xsss 7sSssSszqs PLE.uEyNI'S And cas- ILNGS,
made to pattern ofthc best material.
The following list Of FLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. & NJ, Chenowetb,
Wiley, and furrow. No. 0, Hill side, No. aud
Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast shcar-Self-sharpencr or
wrought shear-Corn Cultivators, plain and OK
pandrg-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter - Hauows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Grad Revolving Horse Rakes-Cylindrl-
cal straw Cutters, SC, &c. Horse Powers GRIS1'
MILLS, q very useful and saving article and com
ing into general use. HORSE POWER AND
IIiRESILNG .N4CHLN'ES, ofthese need not
say anything, as wherever they have been in use
any time, they are preferred to all others.
c. ii. d. will this year make a smaller size Pow
s Thresher, price of Power, 500, Threshcr,
$50, Band, SO, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 cash) Persons in want of Implements made
otthe best material and put together in the strong
est and best manner to the purpose for which
they are intended, invited to call upon the sub
scrber feb 2S
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
NOTICE.

TEyTE subscribers having taken the store former
L ly occupied by Dir. WILLIAM FERGUssoN,
have just received
"A NEW STOCK OF GOODS,
conc;st;no of such articles as are usually required
in This section Of country. All of which they offer
for sale at low prices for cash. or TO those who are
rnnctual on a credit of six months.
j. =. FERGUSON s CO.
Port Tobacco, March so, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
NEW SPRING GOODS.

yEHE undersigned invites the attention Of buyers
l to his stock of NEW SPRING GOODS, "a
mong which may be found some Of the newest
STYLES and most desirable Goods for Ladies, Gen
tlemen and Servants; also variety of House
keeping Goods, together with general stock OF
HARpwARE, DEuGs, MEDICINES, PANT SrurFs,
SHOES, Doors, and HATS. All of which having
been bought upon the most favorable terms will be
sold as low or low er than the same goods can be
obtained elsewhere for cash upon the III da Gre
dit of six months.
March 80, 1854. WIN. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

NEW DRESS GOODS.-The attention of
IN ladies is respectfully invited to my stock of
new spring styles of Beregc Delaine, Ginghams,
Lawns, Bereges, Lawns and Muslins, dotted and
plain Swiss. All of which will be sold on the most
pleasing terms. Nhi bOoH ELL.
NH 80
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
CARRIAGES! C.4RRL4GE.Su

CARRIAGES! C.4RRI.9GESu
Z have now on hand more than twenty thousand
/ dollars worth of CARRIAGES, being the larg
est and best assortment offered for sale Ill this
city. Any person wishing TO purchase will do we'll
to call and examine my stock | can sell lower
than any establishment in the city, and as low as
can be purchased for in Baltimore. Philadelphia
or New York All work warranted.
A lot Of second hand Carriages on hand and for
sale at moderate prices.
Sign Of the Golden Horse, corner of Pcnnsyl-
vania Avenue and l-2 ST.
THOMAS YOUNG.
June I, lS54-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

CADDLERY.-Jus received lot ofsuperior
- Saddles, Whips, riding and carriage Brides,
Heads and Rims Martingales, Stirrup feathers,
cotton and worsted Girths and SurSingles, horse
and mule Collars, Blind Brides, Halters Plough
Hames and Plough Bits. For sale by
oct % DAY & PADGETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
HAISLIP & W EEDEN

MANUFACTURERS OF CARRIAGES, SC.
Corner of 9th Street and Pennsylvania .4renue, south
SIDE, abope the Market House,
WASHINGTON CITY, DC.
W. respectfully call the attention OF the public
w Of Charles and the adjoining counties to our
large assortment of we'll made and finely finished
Carriages, embracing every style and model now
approved We have in employ number OF
superior workmcn and arc preparedto manufacture
at the shortest notice, such vehicles as customers
may ORDER Old Carriages will be repaired or
taken in exchange for new ones Secondhand
Carriages can be had on the most reasonable terms
We also manufacture and have ready-made all
kinds of HARNESS.
Thankful for past flvors, we would say to those
who may favor with their patronage that we wiz
sell as low as any other manufacturer in the city
IF not lower) for cash or approved paper.
IIAISLIP s WEEDEN.
, Washington, Sept. 10, l65l-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

E. II. HANFORD s. CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds of
CABINET FURNITURE
CHAIRS, &c..
CORNER OF KING AND ST. AsAPH STREETS,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Edward H. Hanford, Grin Foote.
dec 15-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

rLOWS & CASTNGS-We would call the
& attention of Farmers TO our large stock OF
Stocked Plons ana Castings, consisting OF
Minor s Horton Plows, Nos 10 s IS l-2
Sinclair s. Moore do Nos
Davis 60 NOS .
Hillside plows-togethcr with a general as
sortment of Mo.ld Boards, Points, Heels and
Screws. ell of which will be sold as low as they
can be purchased in the county OF out of it.
f,h II DAY & PADGETF.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

Home Manufactures.
or best Kersey, not less than yards, S;
second best Kersey, not less than yards,
best striped or plaid Linsey,
second best striped or plaid Llnsey,
best striped or plaid Cotton,
second best striped or plaid Cotton,
best Cassnett, not less than 5 yards,
second best Cassinett, not less than 5 yds.
best Domestic Flannel,
second best Domestic Flannel,
best homemade Yarn Counterpart,
second best homemade Yarn Counterpart,
third best homemade Yarn Counterpane,
best Cotton Counterpane,
best homemade Quilt, 4
second best homemade Quilt,
third best homemade Quilt,
best lot homemade Yarn Socks,
second best lot home made Yarn Socks,
best lot homemade Yarn Stockings,
second best lot homemade arm Stockings,
best lot Cotton or Mixed Socks,
best lot Cotton or Mixed Stockings,
/ second best lot Cotton or Mixed Stockings,
best lot Tapestry,
second best lot Tapestry,
best Fancy Needlcwork other than tapestry,
second best Fancy Needlework q"
best Plain Needlework,
second best Plain Needlework,
best homemade Wine,
second best homemade Wine,
best lot Preserves,
second best lot Preserves,
best Potted Butter, not less than lbs, to
be potted before lst of October,
second best Potted Butter, d" "
best lot Fresh butter,
second best lot Fresh Butter,
best home made Wheat Bread,
second best homemade Wheat Bread,
best home made Corn Bread,
second best homemade Corn Bread,
best homemade Hard Soap,
second best home made Hard Soap,
best homemade Soft Soap,
second best homemade Soft Soap,
best sample homemade Candles,
second best sample homemade Candles,
best sample homemade Starch,
second best sample homemade Starch,
Fruit.
or best peek os Apples, 5
best lot assorted Fruit.
Poultry.
or best pair Turkeys, male and female, $
best pair Geese,
best pair Ducks, g
best pair Barn-yard Fowls,
Agricultural Implements.
'or best display of agricultural implements, pro-
vided there is more than one competitor, ,
best Horse Power,
best Thresher,
best Wheat Fan,
best Ox-Cart, suitable for general use,
hest Horse Rake,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
BUGG!Es, CARRIAGES Il sULKIEs
oT=Ne &
UW

FENIIE subscriber has on hand in his newly erect
Il ed Factory great variety of Carriages, all OF
which, as regards durability, finish and style, will
compare with the best in the country. He would
respectfully call the attention of his friends and the
public generally OF Charles and the counties ad-
joining to this fact, and at the same time he takes
occasion to express to them his sincere thanks ioE
their former patronage. With the stock of Car
rages at present in his Factory and the facilities
which he possesses for manufacturing, he feels
confident of being able to meet the wants OF those
who wish to purchase. His Factory (Which has
been lately rc-built) is near the conner OF Third
street and Pennsylvania Avenue opposite Gadsbys
Hotel. Old Carriages repaired at the shortest nc
ce, CT taken III exchange for new ones He has q
good assortment of second hand Carriages silaca
will be sold on reasonable terms.
MICHAEL McDERMOTI,
June l6, 1852. Washington, ID. u
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

E,RENCH & Peach Brandy, Holland Gin, Cher
nv. Port and Eledera Wine, received and fol
sale b. ;. b. La" = 7'9oN q ~.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
FURNITURE! FURNITURE !
JOHN II. WATKINS.

No. AZ South STREET,
B.4LTINIORE.
CEILING at the lowest prices, large assort-
- ment of WALNUT and MAHOGANY FUR
NITURE, consisting of SOFAS, CHAIRS, SOFA
TABLES, COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, French
Bedstcads, high and low post Bedstcads, Extension
and other Tables, Whainots, Rout Tables, Cane
and Wood seat Chairs, Rocking and Arm Chairs.
Feather Beds, Hair and Husk Mattresses, and
Looking Glasses.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to call and
examine my assortment.
mar IO-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

TNHE following list of Premiums will he offered
l. by the Charles County Agricultural Society,
at its Sixth Annual Exhibition, to be held in Port
Tobacco on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY,, the 7th
and 9Th of NOVEMBER next.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
DAGUERREAN Fancy GOODS.
RIG III A II ID s..

NO 8, Exchange Block, alexandria, Va.]
HAS every article generally kept in Fancy
Ii Store, and of the best quality, and will he
sold cheap. Now if you want your DaguxHeo-
type IN first rate case, go to RICHARDS, and
ture free of charge. The pictures are perfect,
and warranted not to fade.
Nov. Ia, 1853
FANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, &c.-The
IL The subscriber, encouraged by the very llbe-
raj patronage heretofore extended to him, and by
the rapid strides in the prosperity of Alexandria,
has been induced to purchase greater variety
and larger amount of Goods than ever before, and
he hopes that his present beautiful and extensive
stock may prove profitable investment both to
himself and customers. His stock consists of eve
ry article kept in a Northern Fancy and Trim
ming Store. w. b. RICHARDS, Jr.,
Nc. 3, Exchange Block,
oct 81 Alexandria, Va
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07


Horses and Mules
For the best Stallion, IS
best Brood Mare, thorough bred 5
best Colt or FilIy, thoro' bred, year old, l
best Colt or FilIy, 2
best Colt or Filly, " 3 3
best Brood Mare, common breed, 4
best Colt or Fly " lyear old, l
best Colt or Filly, " 2 2
best Colt or Filly, " 3 3
best pair Horses for general draft, raised in
the county, 3
best pair Carriage Horses do 3
best Single-Harness Horse, do 2
best Saddle Horse, do 2
best pair Mules, do 5
second best pair Mules, do 5
best Mule Colt, to years, do 2
best Jack, 2
[Cots to be considered 3 years old until they
shall have completed their 4th year,
CaNze.
For best Bull, improved breed, 81
best Bull common breed 3
best Mich Cow, improved breed, 4
best Mich Cow, common breed,
best Heifer, improved breed, to 2 years, 2
best Hefer common breed, l to 2 years, 2
best Calf of any breed, under year,
best yoke of Oxen, 4
second best yoke of Oxen, ::
Sheep.
For best Buck, improved breed, S:
best pair Ewes, improved breed,
best Buck, common breed,
best pair Ewes, common breed.
best lot Lambs, not less than 4,
best Slaughtered Mutton, :
Hogs
For best Boar, S.
best Sow,
best Sow and Pigs, not less than 6,
best Pork Hog,
Agricultural Productions.
For best hid Tobacco, not less than 600 lbs. s.
second best Tobacco,
best field of Wheat, not less than acres,
second best field do s.
best acre of Wheat,
second best acre of Wheat,
best acre of Oats,
best field of Corn, not less than acres.
second best field of Corn,
best acre of Corn,
second best acre of Corn,
best ] acre of Irish Potatoes,
second best ] acre of Irish Potatoes.
best ] acre of Turnips,
Products Of The Garden.
For best bushel Irish Potatoes, S.
best bushei Sweet potatoes,
best specimen Cabbages, not less than 6,
best lot Beets, not less than l doz.
best halfbushel Parsnips,
best halfbushel Carrots,
bet lot Pumpkins,