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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

GIN persus SToMACH-ACHE.-ln the
Criminal Court few days since, a man
was brough. up under an indictment for
selling liquor on Sunday, who proved that
the party to whom the article was sold,
came in the bar-room and asked for glass
of gin, but was told that they did no. sell
on Sunday. But have pain in the ston
ach. All! All right-a glass Of gin for Mr..
-. Judge Stump in rendering his decision
remarked that ''man who was drunk at
night" naturally fel. bad in the morning
and no doubt would like to have Ga little Of
the hair of The dog that bit him." Verdict
of gully, and $40 fine and cos's.-Bahi--
more Clipper.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

In Washington, on Wednesday afternoon
several hundred persons were drawn togeltr-
er, on the vacant space in front Of the Bank
Of Washington, to witness the novel perfor-
nance of man who has acquired some re-
putation as tanner Of animals. A cartmaR
having q reslye horse, very much DISPOSE
ed TO kick in the traces, brought it forth to
have it operated upon. The tanner tapped
on drum and kindly invited the horse 10
follow him, which the creature did, TO tha
wonder of the spectators and, after being
thus exercised for some minutes, the horse
was again put between the shafts, and rol-
ted off in good order.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

February 1.-Mr. Hagner, Chairman o
the Committee Of Ways and Means, report
ed favorably on the bill to confirm the or
dnsnce IF the city of Baltimore loanine
$5,O00,000 10 the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company, which was read a secont
time and ordered 10 third reading w,hou
amendment.
February 2-Petitions Presented-By
Mr.. Sheriff, from J. L. Ducke, and 80 other.
for the removal of the county seat Of Prince
Georges county from Upper Marlboro tt
Long Old Field. By Mr.. Cox, from T. B
Berry and Is others, for the creation Of {
new scool distric. out Of districts Nos.
and 6, Of Charles county.
The resolution from the Senate appoint
ing B. C. Howard and VIM. D. Merrick
Esqrs., commissioners to settle The claim o
the State against the General Government
was passed.
Leares to Report Bills.-By Mr.. Les
ter, TO repeal the act 10 limit attachments in
cases where laid in The hands of employers
BY Mr.. Franklin, TO provide a remedy a.
gains, free negroes who may hire for slip
uisted period to any person, and quit the
service Of such person after entering upon
the same, and to provide remedy against
persons who may knowingly employ such
free negroes.
The bill 10 amend the &C. to extend the
corporate powers Of the banking institutions
Of This State SO as TO permit them to issue
notes 10 double the amour. Of the capital
paid was discussed and laid on The table.
Orders Presented.-By Mr.. Allnut, thai
the Comptroller Of The Treasury furnish the
House of Delegates list of the expenses
OF the several Tobacco warehouses in the ci'
,y Of Baltimore for the las! four years, stating
the items Of expenses in each house sepa-
rately, and also the amount Of revenue paid
in by each nspector-adop.ed
Bills Repeatedly Mr.. Marshall, 10
change the place of holding the elections in
the 9Th election district Of Prince Georges
county.
February 3.-PelHions P,esented.-By
the Speaker Pro ten,., Of 1000 citizens o.
this State, for the repeal Of the Stamp Tax
Referred 10 the Committee on Ways ant
Means-yeas AZ, nays 49, By Mr.. Cox
from Commissioners Of Charles county Il
be allowed mileage.
Bills Passed-To amend The charter o
the Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of Bal
timore county.
Bill Repeatedly Mr.. Cox, for the re
lief of E. A. Nesle.
February 4-BiHs Passed.-To cofrn
the ordinance Of the city councils Of Bali
more loaning SIS, 100000 to the Bal'mor
and Ohio Railroad Company for certain
purposes yess 45-nsys 6. The bill hav
ING previously passed The Senate is now
law.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09
II A r Y LAND LEGIS LATURE
SENATE.

FEBRUARY bills Reported.-Bv Mr.
Cook 10 amend the &C, for The election o
road supervisors. SO as to increase their
compensation. By Mr., Williams 10 su.
'horise the Governor 10 accept the new
Tobacco Warehouse from the Commission
ers; also, relating TO the proof requisite in
cases Of rape also, to enlarge the banking
capital Of Baltimore city.
The bill relating to the legal rate Of in.
terest was postponed to the Sd of February
Bills Passed To repay Barring s. Bro.
theirs for monies advanced The State Mary.
land. To incorporate 81. Msry's institute
10 Charles county. Relating 10 proof in
writs against foreign corporations. To
compensate the Commissioners to build 9
new Tobacco Warehouse in Baltimore city
February 2.-Resolution Presented.-
BY Mr.. Bond, tina, until the completion Of
the new tobacco warehouse in Baltimore
that part Of the ground floor of No. 5 ad-
jaceni I'd said war ehouse be set aside and
appropriated to the use of warehouses No.
3, and s, to be equally divided between
them.
Petitions Presumably Mr.. Hughes, OF
25 voters Of Charles county, to restrain
the sale Of spiri,uous liquors in said county.
Leave 10 Report BiV.-Bv Mr.. Den
mis-, to legslise disseclions in Maryland.
The bill in relation to the legal rate OF
in,eres, was postponed 10 the 7sh inst.
The Exemption Bill was made the order
Of The day for February 7,h.
On motion of Mr. Dennis, message was
sent 10 the House concurring in the House
proposition, to cleo, Senator on the 14th
inst. Messrs. Dennis and Miller were ap-
pointed .ellers.
Bills Passed-Appropriating $4,000 for
repairs and furniture of the Government,
House. To authorize the appointment Of
an additional Clerk in the Comp,roller's or
fee. To provide for new Great Seal for
this State.
The bill to enlarge the bank capital Of
Baltimore city, was ordered 10 third read
ing.
February 4.-BH Passed-Authorizing
the Governor to receive possession Of the
new tobacco warehouse when finished.
FEBRUARY 6.-The bill to create lien up
on vessels for the benefi. of ship carpenters
and others, was taken up for consideration
and postponed.
February 7.-Mr. Cook reported bill
prescribing the fees Of magistrates in the
several counties.
The bill to GLOW the banks of the State
10 issue notes 10 double the amount Of cap
i,al actually paid in was ordered to third
reading.
The $3.50 Exemption bill was debated
and postponed till Tomorrow. Also, the
bill relating 10 interest.
Bill Passed.-ln relation to The devises
and the construction Of last wills and !es-
tsments.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09
THE SLAVERY AGITATIoN-It is sal,

The SLAVERY AGITATIoN.-It is said
that member Of the House Of Representa-
tives, from the State of New York, intends
10 introduce bill in the House to repeal the
fugitive slave law, and all the other compro-
mise laws tina. are repeaable. This bill he
will call up Immediately afer the passage
in the Senate of Douglass bill repeating the
Missouri compromise. He will also give
notice Of his intention to press the matter
upon The attention of Congress as long as
ne shall be member, or until his object is
effected, provided the Missouri compromise
shall be aGrogaled.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

TEMPERANCE IN VIRGlNA.-The Com
mittee of the House Of Delegates of Virgin
ia, to which was referred the petitions OF
numerous citizens Of the Commonwealth
praying for the passage of a law prohibit
ing the sales or barter Of any Intoxicating
liquors, under certain restrictions and pen
allies, have reported against the prayer Of
the petitioners. The Richmond Wing con-
siders this report pretty sure sign thai
there will be no legislative enactment on the
question this season.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

THE PRoHIBIToRY LAW. - Petitions
were presented to the House of Delegates
on Tuesday last signed by some $500
names Of persons in the city of Baltimore
sgains. the Prohibi.ory Liquor Law. The
Sun says, considerable surprise and excite
ment were manifested in the House by the
movement. Very numerous petitions have
been presented in favor of a Prohibitory
Law from different parts of the State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

THE DEATH PUNIsHMENT.-Al law has
been introduced into the Pennsy lvania Leg
sIa,ure, to provide for the more efiec'ual
punishment and prevention of crimes here
tofore punishable with death. 1t provides
that when party is convicted of murder in
the frs. degree, he shall if the jury convc-
ting agree to recommend him TO the mercy
Of The Court, be sentenced to solitary con-
6nement for life; and that no person thus
sentenced shall be pardoned or released from
prison, except by a concurrent recorded
vote of two-lhirds of all the members elect
ed to each House Of the General Assembly
and approved by the Governor. The bill al
so provides that, Son conviction of any per-
son Of any crime thus punishable he shall be
lhereupon deemed, with respect to ell con-
tracts, to the bonds Of matrimony, TO all
rights Of property, and to all civil rights
and relations Of what nature soever, dead
in all respects, as if his actual decease had
taken place at the time Of such conviction
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

A LIQUOR LAW AT WAsHINGToN.-The
Common Council at Washington City have
adopted the following joint resolution in
relation to the sales Of intoxicating IL
quors:
Resolved, &c., That the committee re-
presenting the interests Of this corporation
before the Congress be, and it is hereby
instructed, to urge upon tina. body such a
mendmenss toa.he city charter as will give
these councils the power TO enact such laws
as will prohibi. the sale Of intoxicating IL
ouors within The city limits
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09
Resolved, That a Committee

RESOLVED, That Committee Iree be
appointed to prepare an address s0yhe ci.i-
zens Of Maryland setting forth the object
and advantages Of the proposed Agriculture
School, and soliciting contributions and
other aid.
Mr.. Walsh, from the Committee appoin-
ted TO correspond with our government, on
the su5jec. Of the guano trade with Peru
presented report which was read, amend
ed and accepted, and the following reso.
lu'ions, which were adopted, ordered to be
published with The report:
Resozved, In the event Of refusal on
the part of the Peruvian Government TO en-.
ter into such an arrangement. with this
country as will allow of free and unre-
stricted trade in the article of Gusno, that
the National Executive be requested 10
make proposition to Peru looking TO the
purchase ofthat portion of its territory con-
tanning the Guano Deposits or par. Of the
same, and that the Senators end Represen-
ta,ives in Congress from this State be also
requested to give their assistance in carry
ing said proposal into effect.
Resolved, That the Committee having in
charge the matter Of the Guano trade, be
directed TO have copy of the above reso-
lutions presented to the President Of the
United States, and also 10 the Senators and
Representatives in Congress from this State.
The committee of correspondence with
the Government, on the subject of the qua
no supply, says that Hon. J. M. Clayto
when Secretary of State, evinced every dis
position to give all the weigh. Of both his
private and official position to accomplish a
Satisfactory arrangement with the Peruvian,
Government. Under the succeeding admin
is,ra.ion, it is supposed any movement would
have failed.
Shortly after the present administration
assumed the direction Of our national affairs
the committee again called attention 10 the
matter conGded to its charge, by letter ad
dressed TO the Secretary of Stale, Governor
Marcy, and 10 which letter the following
reply was received:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, }
WAsHINGroN, 10th December, 1853.
To John Carroll Walsh, Esq, Hartford
county, Maryland Si,:-Y our letter Of the
4'h May last, Of which you have transmit
ted duplicate, was duly received and an
answer was returned. II stated in substance
that the department appreciated the impor-
lance of cheepening the price Of guano &c
consumers of tina. article in the United
States, and would endeavor TO accomplish
that object by means offurther negotiation:
with the government Of Peru. now have
10 inform you that instructions for tina
purpose were some time since forwarded &c
the United States Minister at Lima.
am sir,very respectfully, your obi serv't
VIM. l.. MARCY.
Since the receip. Of the above conmuni'
cation from the Department of The
committee has had personalinte ut
Mr.. Marcy, who assured them MN the
matter had engaged the serious considera
ton Of the government, and that every pro-
per opportunity should be embraced to Sc
cure from Peru such trade in guano al
would meet the views and wishes of The sg
riculluris!s Of the country.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09
AYFRAY AT HAGERsTowN, MD.-A

AYFRAY AT HAGERsTowN, MD.-A fra
cas- occurred at Hagerstown, on Thursday,
a. the tavern of Mrs. Liez, between Peter
Reese, respectable German, and John
Beider, agent for Hummell's Essence of
Coffee, in Philadelphia. Alter harsh words
and scuffle, Beider drew pistol and she
Reese dead. The murderer was arrested and
committed to Jail. The affair caused great
exci.emen, in the neishborhood,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09
LATE FROM EUROPE.

800 -
The steamer Arabia, with advices TO the
els. ult. has arrived. We learn that there
was no definite intelligence from ST. Peters
burg, but the indications were that the
Cars answer would be unfavorable. Eu-
rope is awaiting with trembling anxiety biz
answer, which was hourly expected, and
would decide the question Of peace or war.
EASTERN AFrAIRs-The details Of the
battle of Citale, on the Danube, show tina,
the Turks had gained most brilliant and
important victory. The conflict was con-
tinued ,hroughon. five days, and ended in
the total discontinue of the Russians, with
the loss of 5000 killed and two generals
wounded. The Turks on the last day at
tackled the Russian reserve and drove it
in confusion upon Krajovs, with the loss
Of all its artillery. The slaughter on both
sides was immense. The Turks afterwards
destroyed all The Russian forli6callons and
returned to Kalafa,.
Schamyl, the brave Circassian leader, had
organized Polish regimen. 1900 strong.
He was also organizing an army in Dag
hestan.
The Russians were erecting Notifications
at Sebas!opoI and in the Crimea, end had
ex,inguished ell the lighthouses.
The Porte had made essential modifca-
tons in the note Of the Four Powers, which
the latter had pronounced satisfactory, and
had forwarded to ST. Petersburg. The
Cars reply had no, been received, bu. in
dica,ions, however, were not wanting that
he would Withdraw his ambassadors from
France and England, and formally declare
war.
GREAT arlismentary prepar-
atoms are beginning.
| Mr.. Roebuck coniradicls the statements
tina. he intends to bring Prince Alber,'s al
lodged political in,ermedling before Paria-
ment.
England is actively recruiting her coas,
volunteer artillery and coast defence guard.
Ten thousand men are wanted. Exer!ions
are also making TO man The Navy, and m ore
ships are fitting out, but apparently to land
forces.
The Government has agreed to send on.
two steamers under Captain Inglefeld, To-
renew the Arctic search.
! The French and English funds are .ex-
I.remely sensitive, and had fuclua,ed g reat-
ly under the various flying rumors.
FRANcE.-The Monileur publishes de-.
cree extending free trade in b,eads.uffs be-
tween France and England to the SIS. July.
/ The Duchess Of Orleans, on the 10Th
December published letter to the Duke of
Nemours, refusing positively 10 join the r.
cen. fusion of The Bourbon family. and
holding firmly to her sons right 10 tie
French throne.
1t is rumored that M. Theirs in not dis
inclined TO accept office under the imperial
regime.
Mr.. Mason the American Minister, has ar
rived al Paris.
SwlTzERLAND.-Thes sessions Of the Fed
eral Council Of States were opened al Berne
on the 9th in view of the war prospects,
The Executive asks grant to station bo-
dy of troops on the German frontier.
! PRUss1A.-Prussia has completed the
purchase from Oldenburg of Jahde Bay, as
naval station. Price 4O0, 900 lhalers.
AusTRIA.-France is understood 10 regard
it as settled tina, Austria shall preserve the
s,rictest neutrality in the event Of war, and
that France will enforce tina, neutrality.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

HEAVY DAMAGEs.-Mrs. Landreaux, a
widow lady of New Orleans, has recovered
for herself and children $4,000 damages
from the New Orleans and Carroll,on Rail-
road Company, for the death Of her hus-
band, DR.. Landreaux, caused by collision
between horse car and locomotive al
,ached 10 a passenger Car. She laid her
damages al $50 900.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

AN EASTERN SHORE FARMER.-We learn
from The Easlon Gazette that Col Edward
Lloyd, of Talbot county, Nd, has on hand
abou. 10000 bushels of wheat, and not less
than 10000 bushels of corn, which at pre-
sen! prices, will net. him over 100000.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

THE SUNDAY LAw.-.New Decision.-
During a late trial in the Criminal Court ol
of Baltimore for the violation Of the Sunday
Law, the report of which we find in the To-
cal columns Of the Patriot, the question was
raised, as to whether party could be con-
vicled for violating the law unless he receiv-
ed pay for the liquor he disposed of on Sun
day. Judge Stump stated tina. the law ex-
pressly said "No licensed ,avern-keeper
should sell or dispose of any spurious, dis
titled, or fermen,ed liquor" This decision
i, is said, entirely destroys the business Of
buying a segar and taking glass of liquor
for nothing. The Court ruled that man SELL
ing under license would be jus. as cuIpable
under the law, TO give his liquor on Sunday
as if he received the ordinary price.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

The February term Of the Circuit Cour.
for this county will commence on the third
Monday, the ooh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

Bills appropria.ing 100000 to be divid-
ed among the rescuers Of The passengers Of
the steamer San Francisco have been intro
duced in both Houses Of Congress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

Spell murder backwards AMI you have
lis cause. Spell sed-,u.n IN The same msu-
ne, So YOU have lis effect.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

The members of the Senate friendly to
the Nebraska bill have had another caucus,
and it is understood that the bill will be
further modified by striking out the clause
declaring the Missouri Compromise "super-
ceded," and substituting therefore the dis
'inc' proposition to repeal the act of 1920, in
terms. The proposed movement is kept
somewhat secret, but there is little doubt,
think. that it is substantially as above sug-
gessed.-Cor. Of the american.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

THE STAMP TAx.-,he Sun learns from
Annapolis that number of the mos. pro-
minent merchants and shippers of Baltimore
city were in attendance on Friday morning
before the committee Of ways and means Of
the House, with view to the repeal Of the
"Ssamp Tax" Appropriate statements were
made by Messrs. Enoch Pratt, and other
merchants, followed by an argument from
Richard T. Merrick, Esq, on the same sub
jec,. The commisleee adjourned 10 give
them further hearing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

A SOLEMN WARNING TO OLD BACHE-
LoRs.-Daniel McLouL, sn old bachelor,
was frozen to death in his bed, at Mllwsu-
kee, Wisconsin, on The 23J
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.

THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. 9, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

MARRIAGE OF Gov. LIGoN.-The Anna.
polls Gazette thus announces an even.
which has heretofore been briefly referred
to:
His Excellency Thomas Watkins Lyon
Governor of Maryland, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
on Tuesday, 3lst ull., by the Rev. Hugh
T. Harrison, a. St. Johns church, Howard
county, to Miss Mary T. Dorsey, daughter
of Col. Charles w. Dorsey, of White Hall.
His Excelency returned to the Govern
ment House on Tuesday evening accom-
panied by his bride, where they were visit
ed by number OF citizens, members of The
Legislature, and sojourners at the capital.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

*The inspection law requires the seller to pay
the other half of the fee-40 cents is allowed by
law for weighing and inspecting.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-09

SECESSION TO SOLDIERS OF 1S12.-A
respectable member of the soldiers of the
last war with Great Britain, met recently a,
Westminster, Carroll county, Md, and pass
ed resolution recommending,
"All those who participated in the war Of
1912, TO assemble in their respective Con-
gressional districts and memorialize their
immediate Representatives in Congress, to
use all their influence to secure the passage
OF law placing the soldiers Of 1912 upon
an equal footing with the Mexican soldiers
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