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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-09-20

uvtsscS Ssu HfcStufS dfe IH9 uufSerteS ot vtf- |tue, morality and tlse religion of tI,e cross l;
 shat you are fiIizfns of this ancient com con
 monweailtl and intercsi4d iDiis future psns- iperity and giory. Yea if 6esd bp forgetting 6, 'yogr very selves. aud cast yous vote fsr
 God, your country and sulIrrfnv bninanisy.
 But tlsere is yet another question which
 you are io aid in deciding. which, in my judgment desrrves your serious consiisrs.
 ton At ihe last session of the General
 Assembly Of tiiis Slate Resolution was
 passed submitting the question 0f a prnpo-
 sed amendment f0 nnr Constituiion rrquirs
 tug as a qualification for an admission ss afi rlsctor that ihe applicant sInali be a titixen Of the Unitsd Siaiss. and has aitained tIIt age of twebt y-one years. nr has resided flor the said term within itie united Statrs and hao been duly nafHfaIixeJ. and wiso shall lse able io read aH artirle of the Cons,iiat,l- in ton. of illis State, siss., makirg i,nnnrtant ssItanses h ihr oroan zs tjon 0f lIe S,a,e. and prs*ensina n leass " ! i,nporianf tj.ie#s- # tls'iss to the elietoss tiseIeof ,e first IA shat Inc tlssle q resilencp of f7creiqIsess be extsnied n twcnty y-onr yeafs I In iny j.l.le. mehs ii shosld be, In lie iIsss plare tie rlght 10 s0 amend slse Con.sitntjon is ,u. doubted In lae nr1f plsce | mink it daI,a- nle of denlonstrsiiols that even tiis length of lime uiilshe bardly soiIicifnf to qualify lllose who come here ai ad,lf age to act in- lelljgenily 1T the hallot box. l believe vie .se eaiiiled to alled' inc Ametic.ln people. os'Iifve we haze just claim to he known spd recog0ized n distinct nation, not- xitI}ssandlng ske iact tIsat tho people of iI,is lkepoblit an made un to s eerfain exfpnt of lle representadyes nf every nation on the Elobe. And btlievin4 this, know Of no way but so allow :. Americans to govern
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-09-20

ty party they can get, aud going in for them selves alone. Alter sIry arc in, tiss.p0b.ic goose must slfofd the feathers. si
 upew and prosperous season is arpa- renlly about 10 be inaugnra,ed here, to sue ceed the sssgnani period through which we have passed. Heaven grant that it may he so, for the records of tbe past year show the sacfi6ce pf snany !. eoble and good Issart upon tAe altar of poverty. neglect snd sor- row. How many a true tale of suffering. death and suicide has filled tue columns of our journals How many spertre oi these ,rae-dies of real life has s,aIked into tie halls of wesl,k and pride to wake them ffons' 'theif slerp of esse. Shali.hese ghosts of sorrow be forever undecided, or si,all not 'ashrF sea's aex Pysef ne Hermit ssise .sd: preach . cssssds sgsinst slss hes.,lussness
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
OBITUARY.

Died at "MuIberry Grove" the residence of
his brother DR.. ROBERT FERGUSON, on the 9th
instant, JOHN B. FERGUSON, in the 10th
year of his age.
Few have passed from our midst more sincere
ly beloved-more deeply regretted than the sub
iect of this notice. No one ever approached him
either for the transaction of business or in social
intercourse, that was not struck with his perfect
freedom from selfishness that most beautiful,
rarest, most attractive Of all the traits that adorn
the human character. No one ever asked of him
favor (if in his power to grant iD, that 1T was
not promptly, cordially rendered. Uniformly KIND
ard liberal IN his disposition. he never by word or
action wounded the feelings of even the humblest
menlal-distress, misfortune. want, never appeal
ed to him in vain. Upright honest and intelligent
he insured with the most entire confidence every
one who had dealings with him. He has passed
away; but the beautiful traits of his character,
which so endeared him to his numerous friends,
are indelibly imprinted upon their hearts and 70
time can eface them. >.
Died, on Thursday night last, Mrs CATHA-
RlNE VINCENT, in the Goth year of her age.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

BROTHER JoNATHAN's BUDGET OF Pic
rUREs for Christmas is particularly funny
this year. We don't know when we have
had so good laugh as while looking it over
Toodle!- the unhappy individual whom Mr..
Burton has immortalized-goes on an Ele-
plant Hunt in his dream, and experiences
multitude of misfortunes which the artist
has worked up in the drollest manner mag
Unable. This series has thirty engravings.
Mr. Spoonbill's Franks on the Ice, and
Mr.. Muggin's Fight with Mr.. Cheeks
both comprising some twenty pictures-are
likewise excellent Incidents of the War in
Europe is series of five very large and
beautiful engravings suitable for framing.
The Drunkard Reformed is another large
sett, comprising four spirited scenes in the
Drunkard's life. We have no room for fur
Their particulars. Brother Jonathan will af-
ford whole winters amusement to any fam
lily. Send IL cents, Cor four stamps to B.
H. DAY, 48 Bcckman street, New York, and
you will get copy by mail-or ten copies
for one dollar.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

HAMpToN's VEGETABLE T1NcruRE. BY it
mild actions on the stomach, liver and the kidneys
will cure dyspepsia, cough, asthma, bronchial and
lung Affections pains in the back, side and breast:
consumption, scrof.la, rheumatism, govt, neuralgia
stuIa, piles 6oscel complaints, aoorns and nervous
debilities-with all diseases arising from impure
blood, and is tho greatest female medicine ever
known: This invaluable medicine is working Won
ders upon the human frame. The letter which we
publish to-day will be read with great interest by
the afflicted. We lately had conversation with q
venerable clergyman of this city who detailed to US
the particulars of most remarkable cure effected
by this medicine upon woman who had for years
been sorely afflicted with a scrofulous affection.
Similar statements from like reliable authority
prove beyond all doubt, that there is virtue in
Hampton's Vegetable 7Incture, which can be found
in no other preparation Baltimore Republican and
.arpus,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-The January
number Of this magazine has been issued.
1t gives three steel engravings-one of them
splendid colored fashion plate, with four
figures besides a beautiful Autograph prin-
ted in blue and gold; 100 pages; ~ full
page plates; 4S engravings and &c articles
Now is the time for new subscribers to send
on their names for this well known periodi-
cal, which is decidedly the cheapest lady's
periodical published in the country. Cooley
terms are, cash in advance, for 1 copy one
year So; 2 copies, S.; 8 copies &c. Ad-
dress, L. A. Cooley, No. 113 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
THE CONTEST FOR SPEAKER.

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, on Mon
day, came within seven votes of electing
Mr.. N. P. Banks, Jr. of Massachusetts,,
Speaker of that body, on the 37th ballot.
Banks, Rep. } received 1O7 votes; Richard
son, Dem. } rs; Fuller, (Whig) %; Zolli-
kofer, 3; Scattering, ~. The Maryland
delegation voted as follows Bowie and
Stewart for Richardson; Davis, Harris,
Hoffman, and Ricaud for Fuller We give
below an interesting account of the struggle
on Monday, by a correspondent of the Balti-
more american.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

BIENNIAL SEss1oNs.-The opinion seems
to be gaining ground that biennial sessions
of it's Legislature will not answer for State
of such magnitude as Virginia. I'm the
present Legislature, only five days in SEES
sion, the mass Of business proposed on the
subject of internal improvement alone would
occupy more than the ninety days allotted
for work. The accumulation of subjects is
already overwhelming, and an extension Of
the session by two-thirds vote is supposed
to be inevitable.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

Two negroes, a father and son, owned
by Mr.. John L. johnson, were publicly
whipped in Port Tobacco last Monday for
stealing. They were discovered late on
Saturday night, inside the small office at
the lumber yard of Messrs. Ferguson &
Bateman, at the landing about a mile from
this place, where sometimes small packages
of goods are left for security after being
landed from vessels. These negroes live 9
or 10 miles from this place, and one of them
stated that it was their intention to have
broken into some store in Port Tobacco,
but seeing lights at several houses conclud-
ed to 60 down to the landing first, and if
unsuccessful there to make an attempt in
Port Tobacco OH their return. Fortunately
Capt. Geo. E. Lewis, who resides at the
landing, was informed by servant who
was passing, that he saw light in the Office
With gun in hand he Immediately proceed
ed to arrest the thieves, and succeeded in
capturing one of them. This fellow made
confession as to his designs and betrayed
his accomplice. He stated that he had
been whipped once at Bryantown for steal
ing. He had with him crow-bar and chis-
sci, with which to force an entrance As
stores in this place have been forced open
several times within the past year, we are
inclined to suspect that these rogues have
had some hand in the work. It would be
useless for any thief to attempt to rob store
in Port Tobacco hereafter, as all our mer-
chants will be prepared to give warm re-
ception with powder and ball to any such
character.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE.

r HEREBY notify each and every person or per-
i sons. whose Fencing joins the Fencing of the
subscriber on the Farm which he now resides,
in Charles County, that they or either of them Or
any other person, shah not continue to join in said
manner after the expiration of the present year
eighteen hundred and ffy-fve.
HEZEklAH E. WILLETT.
dec 1S-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

Our New TYpE.-We present the Times
to-day in new and handsome type, 'pur-
chased at the establishment of Messrs. LUCAS
BROTHERS, of Baltimore city. This is but
the beginning of improvements which we in
tend making in our paper from time to time,
as we may feel encouraged to do so by an
adequate list of punctual subscribers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

A LONDON FoG.-Few persons can form
any idea Of the density Of London fog,
from what they occasionally see in this coun-
try. On the 18th and 10Th November a
dense fog prevailed in London and it's vicini-
ty, during which steamboats, and omnibuses
ceased to run, hacks and cabs got on the
sidewalks, numbers of persons walked over
the wharves into the Thames, and were
drowned similar accidents took place in the
locks and basins Of the several docks, with
many fatal results; persons were stopped
and robbed in the streets with impunity,
and several shops were plundered in day
time, without possibility of efficient inter
ference by the police, so dense was the misty
pail that overspread the monster city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
ssTHE GOOD TIME COMING"

BY I. >. AK HUN.
HNHOSE who wish to hear something OF that
i long-expected day, should read this book.
1t is having an immense sale 5000 copies hav
ing been ordered in advance of publication.
We send a copy by mail, Postpaid, on receipt
of the price, 81.
j. w. BRADLEY, Publisher,
So North Fourth Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
N. B. Agents wanted to sell this and other po-
puar books, in all parts of the United States
Send for our List and terms to Agents.
Dec Is, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

DEATH OF A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER.
We learn that A. H. Simmons, ESQ.,, one
of the publishers of the Baltimore San and
also of the Philadelphia Ledger, died in the
latter city on Sunday morning last, after a
severe illness of brain fever.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

TESTIMONY OF SLAVES AGAINST ABDUc-
roRs.-A proposition has been submitted in
the Virginia Legislature to inquire into the
expediency of SO amending the Code as to
admit testimony of negroes against the white
persons charged with the abduction or at
tempt to abduct slaves from the Common
wealth, when said persons so charged shall
be citizens of such States as admit negroes
testimony in cases in which white persons
may be parties.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

AGRICULTURAL Ror1rs.-The Leesburg
(Va.) Washingtonaan states that Captain
George Kephart purchased tract Of land
in Loudoun county Va, four years ago,
which cost him five dollars per acre from
a field of this land, containing 100 acres,
last fall he got 400 bushels of corn, worth
at least S. per barrel. After cutting off
the corn he put in wheat, sowing two tons
of guano on it, which yielded him 2,1OO
bushels and some pounds last harvest, worth
So per bushel. In two years, on this field,
which cost two years ago five hundred dol
lars, he got upwards of Sc, 200.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

READING CLERK OF THE U. S. SENATE
Joseph FL. Nicholson, Esq, of Maryland,
who was on Saturday elected to the Office of
Reading Clerk Of the U. S. Senate, was for
many years the reading clerk of the Senate
|of Maryland. He was also at one time
Consul of the United States at Tripoli, hav-
ing been appointed by President Fillmore
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOT CE

A LII persons indebted to me, as Collector Of
~ the Sd election district of Charles County,
for taxes due for the years 1852, 1853, 1854 and
1855, are hereby notified, that unless their ae-
counts for said taxes are settled on or before the
lst of January, 1856, will proceed to collect the
same in the manner prescribed by law.
H. E. WILLETT,
dec 13-t 1st ]. Collector.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

A NEW WHEAT.-A clergyman, writing
to the Commissioner of Patents from Hills
boro', Oregon Territory, states that he has
discovered a new kind Of :;rain resembling
wheat, which, if it will not make bread, will
make an excellent food for cattle. The
grain is said to be very heavy, the heads
yielding hundred fold each. Samples of
this grain were received with the letter.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
THE MARI



FLoUR.-Tke Flour market con
dropping. The buyers are still hA
the operations of the day have been n
Sales of Howard Street and City NllisA
CRAM heat.-The receipts of Gu
moi ming were very heavy, particularly ON
and Corn. The market for both these arb
was dull, but there is no quotabe change i'm
prices since Saturday. The offerings of WheaA
at the Corn Exchange were about 5000 bushels
some 10000 bushels Of which were at market on
Saturday. Good to prime reds sold to-day at 1870
a200 cents, ordinary to fair whites at l60a195
cents, good to prime do at 200a208 cents, and
choice family Flour lots brought 2l0a212 cents.
The latter figure paid for a very superior lot
Holders of Wheat were pretty firm at the quota
tions, but buyers were indisposed to operate free
ly at the prices asked, and quite number of the
parcels offered were left over
Corn.-The offerings of Corn to-day were about
$4,000 bushels, which Is much the largest quanti-
ty that has been at market on any one day this
season. Nearly all the Corn offered was of the
new crop, and it was generally in better order
than any that has previously been received
New white in good order for shipping sold ar75
to 10 cents, and new yellow at the same figures.
Oats-Saes al IS to SO cents.
Rye.-We quote Maryland and Virginia at lot
Ito cts
From the American Of Saturday astl
ToBAcco.-With the exception of an OCCASION
al sale of small lots of Ground Leaf, the market
for Maryland Tobacco is entirely neglected. Ship
pers are not willing to purchase at present, and
holders show no disposition to force sales Some
lots Of very inferior Ground Leaf have been sold
as So, but the bulk of the sales is from SASS. 1t
is thought that the demand for MARYLAND Crop
Tobacco will improve after the Christmas HoI-
days, but prices not expected to advance, nor
can there be any great decline, as the estimates of
the Tobacco crop just made in the Western States
are considerably reduced within the last few
weeks. We quote Maryland crop as follows -
Frosted S4aS7 ; sound common s5a$5 so middng
s6aS6 so; and good to fine qualities at 81 IS so,
as in quality. There is nothing doing in Ohio To-
bacco. The inspections of the week are 300 hhds
Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

CHLoRoFoRNtAND ROBBERY The Ilion In
dependent gives long account of the rob-
berry, by the aid of chloroform, Of Mrs. Da-
vid Wright of Toronto, while on the Hud-
son River Railroad. It was accomplished
by dark-eyed, well dressed, genteel look
ing lady, who, when Mrs. W. complained
of pain in the head, said, ooh! | have
some cologne with me, let me put little on
your temples, it will doubtless relieve you
A port monnaie, containing considerable
money, her ticket, baggage check and breast
pin, were all taken; and the robber by means
of the check also stole the baggage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

THE TOBACCO, MARKEr.-The breaks at
the warehouses in Richmond during the
month of November. says the Wing, were
quite light, and all desirable grades have
been freely purchased by manufacturers at
prices showing some Improvement The
stock unsold is reduced to 800 hhds., includ-
ing all grades. The supplies of new loose
parcels, we learn, are coming in rather free
", and iii the absence of old, have been
promptly purchased by the manufacturers
at an advance on the previous months prices
of l cent per pound.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION
The Richmond (Va.) Board of Trade pro-
poses to invite the Governors of the several
Southern States to attend this Convention,
which is to assemble in that city on the Both
Of January
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
PUBLIC SALE.

TINHE Subscriber will sell at Public Sale, at the
i FARMERS and PLANTERS H.. in Port
Tobacco, on TUESDAY, the ''s, IA lot Of
Household and Kitchen Fl 80 re -
Gemlemen's and one 81!
Saddle. also a dou6\E
barrel Gun
TERMS OF SALE are, cash for all sums of ten
dollars and under, and for all sums over ten dol
lars credit of six months will be given, the pur
chaser giving note with security, bearing interest
the from day of sale.
The sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
JOHN l.. SHACKELFORD.
Dec r. 1S55-ts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT JAS,

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT. JAS
Dunlop, Of the District Of Columbia, to be
Chief Judge Of the circuit court of the u
States for the said district.
William M. Merrick, of the District of
Columbia, to be Associate Judge of the cir
cult court of the United States of the said
district, in the place of James Dunlop.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
From the American of Saturday last.
ALEXANDRIA. Dec. 10, 1855.

GRAM Hheat-The receipts of Wheat are
fair-market dull. Sales to-day of 5000 bushels
at 190al95 cents for red, and 200a205 c. nt5 for
white.
Co'"-New white Corn may be quoted at IS
cents; no old offering.
Oats at Is to AZ cts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

VIRGINIA Z. S. SENAToR.-On Saturday
last the Hon. James nj. Mason was re-elec-
ted, by majority of SIS, to the United
States Senate, from Virginia, from March
the 18th, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

TOR THE HOLIDAYS-The subscriber has
IL Just received fine lot of JEWELRY, suita-
Bile for presents during the Christmas holdays-such
as Lockets, Earrings, Breast-pins, &c., which he
will sell at City prices.
JULIUS QUENSELL,
dor IA
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

The FARMERS AND PLANTERS HOTEL in
this village has changed hands. 1t was on
Thursday last sold at public sale for S. ,065
the purchaser P. Davis, Esq, of the In
dian King Hotel, of this place. 1t will be
seen by an advertisement that Mr.. Davis
offers for rent several rooms in the ''Indian
King" it being his intention, we under
stand, to close this house as a hotel and to
become 'mine host at the Farmers and
Planters" from the LIST of January next.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

Red Boot Smith, so famous for selling
Mason's backing, and boxing up live ne
groes to ship to the North, has been detec-
ted in some of his tricks in the Virginia
penitentiary, and placed in close confne-
ment where he may be kept until his term
.exuires in June next
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE..

A LII persons indebted 10 me for store account
n are requested to come forward Immediately
and settle the same, either by cash or note; 9TH
erwise their accounts will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection.
A. w. PADGETT,
Salem Sep 20, Ie55-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE.

IINHE County Commissioners will meet on
THURSDAY, the 18th inst, for the purpose
of receiving the Bonds of the newly elected Con-
stables BY order,
II L. BATEMAN Clerk
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

The December term of our Circuit Court
came to close on Friday last Both the
Grand and Petit Juries were discharged on
Thursday, after session of only four days.
On Friday the Court was held for equity
business.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

A letter from Vienna, in the COLOGNE
Gazette, says -''Prince Gortschakoff has
lately received letter from his brother, the
general, who expresses hope Of being able
to he11the Crimca against the allies during
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

A correspondent of the Petersburg (Va.
Eap,ess says that the contributions for yell
low fever sufferers in Norfolk and Ports
mouth have amounted to $S1o,Ooo of
which Portsmouth received $4,000,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

PoRK-The Christiansburg Va.) Her.
aid says that Pork is selling there at Sc 25
to Sc so per hundred, spectators having
paid as high as 81. The Liberty Bedferd)
Sentinel records the sale of drove of 1872
hogs there, at So per hundred.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
$ll,351,345 90
S45,114,765 As

There are $16, 695,S17 25 applicable to
the expenditures for the next fiscal year here
tofore appropriated.