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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

To KEEP FLIES OUT OF Rooms
"Bohn's Historical Calender" says: SIT was
on subject of general in,eres. that Mr..
the chronological Society the accoun, Of
a mode employed by friend Of his in Flo
renee TO remove this drawba TO the COM
fort Of existence. He tells US that his Gu
,iosily was greatly excited on being tolc
by gentleman residing in the vicinity Of
tho, city, ,ha. for two or three years he has
entirely succeeded in excluding flies from
his apartments, though allowing the win
dows to be wide open for The admission OF
air. While the sitting and dining rooms
Of his neighbors swarmed with them, q
stric, search was necessary to detect even
two or three in his apartments. The pos
sibii,y of excluding flies from room there
the windows were wide open was explain
ed by the curious fact that flies will not
pass through the meshes of net even
though these meshes are more than an
inch in diameter. The plan oflhis gentle
man was simply to suspend a ne. made
Of ligh,-colored thread 10 the outside of the
WINDOW, and although every mesh was
large enough. not only to admit one fly,
bu. several flies with expanded wings, to
pass through a, the same moment, ye, from
some inexplicsbIe dread Of vensurng across
the mes1-work, these insects were effect.
nslly excluded, 1t is necessary to state,
that in order for the plan to succeed, i. is
essential that the light enter the room on
one side only, for if there be an opposite
or side window, the flies pass through the
net wilhou. scruple.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

The WHEAT CRoP.- The Piltsburg
Gazette says: The intelligence we receive
daily from the growing harvest is Of the
most contradictory character. In the CEN
trsl counties Of Ohio, which is The grea,
grain growing region Of The State, we learn
that the promise is excellent, and that the
breadth of land sown in whea, is much
greater than ever before; bu. on The West
ern Reserve, and and in some of The south
ern counties the promise is not so good.
10 Northern Indiana South Michigan, New
York and Illinois, the yield, we are assur-
ed will be splendid, and largely increased
over any preceding year. In Western
Pennsylvania the crop will be considerable
below al average, and this is the case in
in many localities scattered over the West,
bu. the general yield, we have reason to
think, " i'll be su0cien, 10 meet all the pub
lie wants at prices more reasonable than
now prevail.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

The Mobile Advertiser objects strongly
and says the whole South twill object, 10
expressions of thanks" rejoicings, &C., in
reference TO The recen, Fugitive Slave Case in
Boston, where law OF the land was execu-
ted because IL aoas the lac, and not from any
friendship TO the South !; and where the We
ry temple of Justice was crowded for the
frs. time in the history Of this country,
with armed men, and Gordon of glil.ering
bayone's alone protected the fugitive from
rescue.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAw.-Auorney
General Gushing hos given long and in
,eresling opinion. in which lie shows that
whenever it becomes necessary for the u
nited States marshal TO call citizens to his
assistance to insure the enforcement of the
fugitive slave law they become themselves
officers and agents of the United States and
as such entitled to be literally compensated
for their services by The government, and
no, al the cost Of the cIaman, of the fugi.
tive This decision arms the marshal with
a power which enables him to call around
him body Of aw-abiding men, capable Of
successfully resisting the utmost efforts Of
mobs to lhwarl him in the execution of his
duties,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID.-This extraordi-
nary remedy for fever, is positive substitute for
Quinine IN all febrIle affections and has none of
its bad effects. 1t has been thoroughly tested by
the most eminent Physicians of Paris, in their ex-
tensye practice iifthe Hospitals, by order of the
French Government, and by great number Of
Physicians and non professional men in the United
States, with complete success. 1t is not COM
pound nostrum, but an entire new article in Ma
terra Medca, and is destined to succeed all other
remedies for Chills and Fever, as well as all fe-
brlle affections. See advertisement in another
column
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, June 20, 1876.


UHeat-The supply is light. About
700 bushels offered. Good to prime red nominal
at 60aSl IS, and white do at l 90aS2 per bushel
Inferior lots 2 to Is cents less.
Corn.-steady- about 1000 bushels offered, and
sales of white at 10 a IS cents, yellow at 10 70
cents, and mixed 60 20 cents per bushel
Oats-Sales of Maryland at SO 60 cents per
bushel.
From the American of Saturday last]
ToBAcco.-We note no change in the price of
Maryland Tobacco from last week. There are
rather fewer shippers in market this week; but
the demand is very active, and nearly all the re-
ceipts are promptly taken. We continue to quote
as follows:
Common to good ordinary Maryland, s.. 25aSs;
mddling, S6aS6.25; good to fine brown 6.5OaS7;
and fine brown S7aS9.
Common Ohio is in active demand, and sells
briskly
The inspections of the week comprise 800 hhds.
Maryland; 626 hhds. Ohio and ITO hhds. Ken
tucky-total 1895 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

The AMERICAN N.TIoN.-The Yves.
minister Rerier, after comparing the census
OF Great Britain and The United Safes, saws
the whole civilized world owe respec, and
gratitude to the United States for what they
are doing in education. Gas for VIVA, the
American nation is to become at It's presen.
rate OF progress, it is really an overw helm
ing idea. There may be democratic re-
public of hundred millions of citizens al
the end Of this century,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

The enrolment Of negro troops in Cuba
provokes abundant comment from the Hava-
ma correspondents of the American press,
who differ considerably as TO the objects
and probable effects Of the movement. Some
believe tina. the effort is but the beginning
of more general introduction of negro
troops into the Spanish service on the is
land, and they express the opinion that the
policy will prove offensive 10 the Creole
population, and eventuate in an outbreak
Others see in j. only an efeclual plan TO
Illustrate the schemes Of annexation 10 or
conquest by the United States, by putting
it always within the reach of the Spanish
government TO suppress an outbreak OF the
Creoles.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22
NOTICE..

uHE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
L Charles County, will meet at MATTAWO-
MAN SWAMP where the main road leading
from Port Tobacco to Glymont crosses the same,
on MONDAY the 10th of July next. for the pur-
pose of putting up to the lowest bidder by con-
tract. the cutting of Ditch 1870 yards long and
40 feet wide, and building Bridge across the
same. The exact dimensions of the Ditch and
Bridge will be speoifnd at the time.
BY order
r. E. BATEMAN, Clerk.
June %, 1854
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF
~ JULY.-There will be a celebration of tia
Fourth Of July at Charlotte Hall, by the Wash
ington Society. The Declaration of lndepen-
dence to be read by ANDREW G. CHAPMAN, OF
Charles county, and an Grafton to be delivered by
WALTER a. MITCHELL, of ST. Mary's county.
ie %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

The Mar'insburg GazsHe says :-"Some
forty free negroes liberated by the will of
Mr.. Gunnel, late of Jefferson County, were
taken to Pennsylvania two or three weeks
ago-afler remaining there few days and
becoming acquainted with the institutions
of their very particular friends, number
of them returned to Virginia, intending to
g TO Liberia"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22
TO PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.

.nRPHANS' COURT FOR CHARLES COUNTY,
" June Goth, 1854: Ordered by the Orphans
Court for Charles County, that the Register of
Wills give notice to the Primary School Teachers
that the certificates of balances due, as Teachers
Of Primary Schools in said county for the years
1852 and 1858, are now ready for delivery.
Test T. A. SMITH, Reg. Of Wills.
10 at
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

We have before US two specimens Of
Wheat grown by Mr.. John B. Maddox
one of which is remarkable for the length
Of the stems and the other for the size OF
the heads-bo,h serving to show the
strength and adaptation ofsome Of our lands
for growing Whea, Of the very bes, quality.
One Of the specimens measures from feet
to fee. 2 inches in length, and the heads
promise good yield the other measures
from 4 feet TO feet 6 inches, and is consid-
cred by far the best, as tall wheat is not de-
sirable on account Of the difficulty Of cut
ting and lhreshing it. The heads Of the
latter specimen will yield from ~ TO S4
grains each.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

CODY FOR JULY.-We think the subscri-
bers of Gody's Lady's Book will agree with
us, that this number is on excellent one and
not inferior in style or interest to any OF
the preceding numbers. We heartily COM
mend this periodical TO the attention oil all
our lady readers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22
NOTICE..

A LII persons indebted to the estate of the late
n Jos1As HANCOCK, for purchases at the sale.
or otherwise, are requested to come forward and
settle with Mr.. SAMUEL Cox, who has the claims
in his hands for collection. An early settlement
is very desirable.
MARIA HANCOCK, Adm'x
je 22-3t. of Josas Hancock, dec d.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

As the weather is becoming excessively
warm, We suppose there will soon be many
Of our citizens leaving the county for some
pleasant and healthy summer retreat
We know of no place which offers more at
fractions to such Of our citizens than Piney
Point, where they would be sure to NEE,
acquaintance from the adjoining counties
and spend pleasant season.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE %, 1854.

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY
]. has been announced before that the usual
celebration Of the 4,h Of July will take
place in this village. !, will be seen by a
notice in another column tina, that memora-
bic day will also be celebrated al Charlotte
Hail.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

A Western paper says: "Abou, thirty
years ago, Gen. Cass owned farm in whs.
is now The heart Of Detroit, and, by simply
'holding on,' he has become the possessor
of a fortune estimated al three million Of dol
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

I'm .Act TO regulate Fisheries in the acaiers
Of Potomac river wittin the jurisdiction
of Maryland, and to protect the breed of
fish therein.
Section L. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly Of Maryland, The fishing season
for shad and herring in The waters Of the
Potomac river for each and every year shall
be as follows from the mouth Of said river
TO Mattawoman creek, in Charles county,
a. any time between the first day Of March
and The third day of May from said creek
to the line dividing Prince Georges and
Charles counties, between the first day
March and the eighth day Of May, and from
said line to the District Of Columbia, be-
tween The first day of March and The if
teen.h day OF May, and within no other Pc
RODS Of the year.
Sec. 2. find be ii enacted, That if any per-
son or persons shall haul, drift, anchor or
stake any gill nets, seine or seines Of an des-
criplon. other than those commonly de-
nominated marke, seines for summer and
winter fish, and the drifting sturgeon nets
no. less than eight inches mesh a, any time
not within the period fixed by the first sec
lion of this act, he or they shall forfeit all
the boats, seines and fixtures then in his or
their possession, and be fined sum not less
than fifty, or more than one hundred dol
lars for each and every offence upon con-
viclion before justice of The peace of The
country where the same may occur, and
the said person or persons shall be COM
mi,led 10 the custody of the sheriff of such
county until said fine, with the cost of proc
seculion, is paid and The said boats, seine s
and fixtures shall be condemned by said
Justice of the peace, and sold a. public sale
for cash, after ten days notice, the one half
of the proceeds thereof, as also the one half
of said fine, to be paid to the informer, who
shall be a compe,en, witness, and the resi-
due to the orphans court, for tn use Of the
primary schools Of such county.
Sec. 5. End be ii enacted, Tha, no person
or persons shall haul, drift or fish any gill
net within The waters. bounds or ber,hs ii
any regularly hauled fishing landing With
IN the periods aforesaid, without the per-
mission Of the owner or owners thereof
end any person so offending shall be sub
ice, TO like forfei,ures, and liable to the
anne fine as is prescribed by the second Sec
ton of this act.
Sec. 4. find be ii enacted, That it sbaI
be the duty of The sheriff and constables Of
Prince Georges and Charles counties to al
rest any person or persons violating the
provisions of this act, and 10 tai Ike charge
of all boats, seines and fixtures theT
in their possession, and cause such per.
sons to be taken be fore some Justice Of The
peace where the same may occur, 10 be
deaIl with according 10 the provisions of thi.
act.
Sec. 5. find be il enacted, Tha, this &C
shall take effec. from its passage.
BURN YOUR STUBBLE. - The feeling
seems to be pretty general among farmers
in favor Of burning the stubble after gather
ing their harvesls II will be pleasant IL
think while looking at the flames, tia
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

The mnndamus TO ties. the right Of the
present Maryland State Librarian 10 hold
the office for two years, having been argued
before Judge Brewer, of Anne Arundel
County Circu; Court, has been decided in
favor Of The presen, incumbent, Mr.. Har.
wood. The last Legislature elected Mr.
Marshall, of Prince Georges, 10 that post
bu. Mr.. [1arwood politely declined to sur
render The same, until he had served two
years. We learn that the Judge decided
lba. the Governor would have the power
to sppoin. al the expiration of tina, time.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

NEW PAPER IssUEs.-The Corporation
of the city of Georgetown is calling in its
circulation of one and two dollar no,ee, and
supplying their place with notes, Of the de-
nomination Of FIVE, six and seven dollars.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

We understand that meeting OF the
Commissioners appointed by the act Of in
corporation Of :he Baltimore and Potomac
Rail Road Company will take place a. Bar
nuns Hotel, Baltimore, on the 10Th of July
next
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22
NOTICE.

PURCHASERS at the Sale Of late Edwin Nc
l. Pherson's effects, are hereby notified that
their notes are now due, and are requested to
settle them with the undersigned, in whose hands
they have been placed
JOHN w. MITCHELL.
Port Tobacco, June %, lS54.-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22
from the American of Saturday last.
Nj A r. RI E ID j..

At Washington City, on Thursday the 18th inst.
by Rev. JAMES B. DoNNELLy, Mr. JOHN A..
MIDDLETON, of New York, and Miss ANNIE
MARIA BERRY, of Prince Georges county.
Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

10 the U. S. Senate, on Friday, the bill
to authorize .he coinage Of gold pieces Of
the value respectively of ten eagles and five
eagles, was passed. Several private bills
were acted upon, and the Senate adjourned
till Monday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

THE "KNow NOTHING" PRESIDENT
The New York Herald says 'lha, the
Know Nothing banner for 1856 has been,
or soon will be, hung out upon the walls,
inscribed with the name Of John M. Clay
ton, Of Delaware, the original Know Moth
ing statesman. Mr.. Clayton's claims are
founded upon the introduction Of his a
mendmenl into the Nebraska bill, provid-
ing that no foreigner should be allowed to
vote or hold Office in ,ha, Territory"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

Mr.. Seymour, it is said, was received
with high honors on reaching ST. Peters
burg, but having. a. his presentation to the
Court, paid no attention to previous init
nation that it would be more agreeable to
the Gar for him to appear in court dress,
than in plain American clothes, he has since
it is alIedged, received very little notice
from any royal officials. and manilests a
disposition to leave ST. Petersburg.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

We regre, to learn from the Sun Of yes
rerday tina. Joseph !. Merrck, Esq, brother
Of ex-senator Merrick, Of this county, died
in Washington city, on the 18Th instant.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT.
The Board Of Managers announce that un-
less cid is obtained, the work on The Wash
inglon National Monument will have to be
suspended after the present month, and in
view of hisfact, they eloquen'ly appeal TO he
American people to contribute literally on
the coming 4lh of July, in aid Of the work.
Nothing, they say, but small contribution
from all, in proportion to their means, if on
ly from dime to a dollar each, is wanted
for The completion of the monument. 1t
has reached height Of 154 #. of the 517
r. according to its plan, at cost of about
$4,000, and now il remains for the Amer
lean people, who will soon be celebrstin 9
their national anniversary, to say whether
lis construction shall be continued. 1t is
confidently expected that the contributions
on the occasion will exhibit the high esti-
nation in hich the virtues and services of
''ihe nations best benefactor" are held by
grateful and patriotic peopIe.-!Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

MORE ";NFERNAL MAcHINEs' THE re-
port of,he proceedings Of the French Acad-
envy Of Science contains an account of a
new and destructive weapon which has been
inven ted in France. 1t consists Of long
hollo w lance, filled will, some combus,ible
compo und. To this lance is attached q
buckler, which projects the head and breas
Of the soldier from The bullets of the enc
my.
"Thus protected the man may advance to
within eight, ten or twelve yards of the en-
envy. and deliver his fire. The fire is com
munics,ed to The lance with as great facii-
'y as to gun. !. exercises its action d.
rectly by fire, properly speaking, and will
coves with sheet Of flame Horizontal
surface of ten or twelve yards; The fire te-
naciously attaches itself 10 every OF ject i,
encounters. burns with rapidity, md gives
so powerful volume of flame tina, il is as
dangerous to the second and third ranks oil
The enemy as TO those in front. Besides
This first effect, the lance continues for some
time TO give an uninterrupted je. of fame
accompanied with loud whis,ling noise
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

Primary School Teachers for The years
1852 end SO will find a notice interesting
to them among the advertisements in this
Daper
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

a New BANK-Anolher bank is being
started 8. Hagerslown, Md. The .News
says $4,000 have been subscribed to Tie
Valley Bank, the books Of which were O.
pened las, week and one-fourlh of the a.
mount paid In aud deposited in gold in III e
Hagerslown Bank. A western company
subscribed the largest amour, Of The stock;
and the State of Mary land having reserved
the righ. of taking $4,000 worth. The
whole capital is 100000
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

UNYAN'S WHEAT FAN.-Received
~ aud for sale at manufacturer prices.
ic Is. J. B. FERGUSON & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

THE BALTIMORE RAcEs.-The Beacon
thus apologies for the St. Mary's nags,
which were beaten at The Baltimore races
week before last:
There was some good racing and great
deal of poor racing according to our no.
lions in Baltimore last week. Our horses
were unfortunate. Little Nell was impru-
IDENTIFY entered agains, Highlander in three
mile race. No one ever dreamed she could
beat horse of Highlsnder's celebrity, but
we did believe that she could make re-
spectacle run, which in this instance, suf-
fering from the effects of severe cold con-
lracted on her passage, during bad weather
to Baltimore, she completely failed to do.
The error was seen during the run, and she
was properly drawn after the frs! heat.
which was made in the very poor time Of
COB. We regre, that she was allowed to
enter. We know The mare can do better
for we have good authority for say ing that
her trial heats while in training were always
exceedingly crediIable.
The Reliance Colt, Var Eagle, was so
unfortunate as TO fall during his first race.
He afterwards ran match of 500 for a
single dash of mile, with Forest Grove, a
Charles county horse, whom he easily
beat.
By the annexed account it will be seen
that Katy Darling was, also, very impru-
IDENTIFY run, and, as might have been sntici-
pated under all the circumstances, beaten !
! We have nothing to say, but ace hnoao achat
ne do knoso.
The las. race was a match for 5000, be-
tween Katy Darling, entered by DR.. Lynch
of 81. Mary's county, Md, and Handy An
dv, entered by Mr.. Francis Hall, Of Prince
Georges county, Nd, mile and repeat
Katy Darling carried some thirty pound.
more weigh! than The other horse. The
match was won by Handy, after an exciting
and closely contested run.
Summary Andy,
Katy Darling,
Three heats were run, and the second
heat was decided TO be dead heat.
Time,-1.5l-1.52 1-4-1.56.
The eastern Shore" Of Maryland (say:
the PHILADELPHIA North .American) has with
in a few years pas, exhibited remarkable
degree of improvement. Agriculture in al
its branches has made repid progress, and
the introduction of new methods of cul,iva
ton has worked surprising change in The
health of ,ba, region, which was a. one
time so provel biaIly bad as TO depreciate The
value of property and dive away large
amount Of industrious population. The
malar,ous fever has slmos. entirely disap
peaIed,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

SLAVE EMIGRATION TO KANSAS AND Ne
BRAsKA.-Tbere have been meetings held a.
independence and Wes'por,, Mo-, to coun-
lersc, the migration from the free States in
to the new territory, by slave emigration.
The resolutions adopted DECLARE in substance
that those who composed the meeting would
take their sl,ves with them, and hold them,
peAceably if they could and forcibly if,hey
must, against the efforts of organized parties
from the Tree States.