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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION FOR THE
WHOLE WORLD.
CHAPMAN'S GREAT DISCOVERY.

CHAPMAN'S GREAT DISCOVERY.
THE MONTHLY RAINBOW, or CHAPMAN's
i PRE-cALcuLATIoNs for ELEMENTARY CHANGES,
based upon the discovery of the physical laws and
harmony of electrical action pervading the solar
system, involved in the different effects of light
modified Cor polarized) by differing angles of refec
ton on large scale. This important discovery of
the laws of nature which regulate the changes of
the elements, constitutes subject Of magnitude
and importance, perhaps unsurpassed by any other
on the pages Of historic record. The surprising
accuracy with which DR.. Chapman is enabled to
pre-caculate all elementary changes predsposng
more to storms, earthquakes, auroras &C., and also
atmospheric changes within the hour for each day.
months in the future, and the physical effects on
the health, feelings and humors of mankind, must
be admitted by all unprejudced minds to be of in
calculable advantage to the whole human
In presenting the RAINBOW to the public ace do
not claim it to be infalliblc weather guide. But
this much zoe do claim,that it will be found to be
correct to the e.ter eight times out of every ten
All we ask IS candid examination. Terms of the
RAMBow, ST. per year, in advance; so cents for
six months.
CHAPMAN'S PRIN CIPIA, or NATURES FIRST
PRlNcIpLEs cloth binding, /2mo., 200 pages. Vol
ume first contains full explanation of the discove-
~ to which DR.. Chapman has devoted the last nine
years Of close observation Published every SIX
months, March and September,) price ST per vol
ume, for which it will be sent, postpaid, to any
mart of the country. First volume now ready
Address CAMPBELL &; CO.,
No. 70 South Fourth Street, above Walnut,
Agents wanted in every county. Phlada
Dec g. l855-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
FOR SALE.

A TRACT or parcel Of LAND, now occupied
a by MIR. Josias Moore, lying in Nottingham
district and adjoining the land of Gen. Thomas F.
Bowie, about seven miles from Upper Marlboro,
containing about 100 ACRES.
There is Dwelling House and corn house on
the place, and suAiciency of Wood. 1t is good
location for Store or Tavern, and the land NAV
be easily improved. For terms, &c.. apply to the
Editor OF the Gazette, who is authorized to con
summate the sale.
Also--6 ACRES Of LAND adjoining the above
with new DWELLING House, will be sold Sc
parate. may 10-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
DAGUERREoTYpE L1KENEssEs.

Ir II. BROWN would inform the citizens of
VI. Port Tobacco and its vicinity that he has
fitted up his Apparatus at the House of Mr.. James
H. Norris, for short time, for the purpose of TAX
ing ]kenesses. Those who have not procured
likenesses of themselves or friends will now have
an opportunity of having them taken in every style
of the art.
N. Dissatisfaction will be given to all who may
call. Prices low
Nov. 90, ls55-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
s LITTLE GIANT CORN AND COB
MTTJ.Ss3

VIE subscribers having made arrangements
i with the manufactors of the above celebrated
Mills, offer the same to the farming public on the
most favorable terms and warranty. The attention
of Stock Feeders is especially solicited to the Mill,
believing il to be just the thing so long wanting
for the purpose intended.
large number of LITTLE GIANT MILLS
have already been sold the past season in Maryland
and Virginia; and so far as known, have given
universal satisfaction. Many tesIifying that the
mills had more than paid for themselves the first
month, while others aver the regular use Of the
Little Giant for one week will more than save its
cost in tolls alone.
These Mills are guaranteed in the most positive
manner against breakage or arrangement, and war
ranted to grind feed from ear corn; and grist or
fine hominy from shelled corn with degree of
ease and convenience for farm purpose before
attained
For portability, simplicity of construction, and
convenience of'use the Little Giant has equal
It weighs from three to five hundred pounds, ac-
cording to size, and can be put in operation in
thirty minutesswithout expense or mechanical aid I,
then adjusted and used by any one with ease.
ADDISON & HOWARD,
No. l3 Union Street, Alexandria, Va.
Dec. Is, lS55-tf:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
DRY GOODS.

n X. WILMER, BROS. & CO., ALEXANDRIA,
". Va, have just received another large supply
of NEW GOODS adapted to the season, such as
a variety of new and desirable styles of Ladies'
Dress Goods
Cloaks, Talmas, Brocha, Stella & Blanket Siawls
A beautiful assortment Of French and Swiss EN-
broideries
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet, Satin & Silk Vestings
with heavy stock of Fulled Cloths, Kerseys, Lin
seys and Osnabergs, Family and Servants Blank
ing and Shifting, Cottons, Irish Linens. &c.
Also,-A large and elegant stock of Velvet, Brus-
sells, ply, Ingram and Venitian Carpetings, Rugs
Oil Cloths, ga to Ga; Mats, Druggetts, &c.
All of which will be sold as cheap as they can
be bought in this or ANY other city.
Nov Is 1855
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
PUBLIC SALE.
PUBLIC SALE.

RY order of the Orphans Court, the undersign-
- ed will sell at public sale, at the late residence
of Samuel H. Beall, senior, deceased. on TIL O2S-
DAY the 18th day of DECEMBER next if fair,
if not, the next fair day, the personal property
Negroes excepted) of the said Samuel H. Beall,
consisting of
:. Household and Kitchen Furniture. Horses
Oren, Sheep. Cattle, Hogs, Carts. VA
gon, general assortment Of Farming
Utensils, Corn, Provender, &c.
TERMS 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 bond with security, bearing interest
from the day of sale.
The sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M.
GEORGE BRENT, Attorney
for A. #. BEALL, Adm'x
nov 29-ts of Samuel H. Beall.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
PUBLIC SALE.

RY order of the Orphans Court of Charles
ID County the undersigned will sell at public
sale, on the premises, on TUESDAY, the 18th
day of DEC r, instant, Gf fair If not, the
next ate ssis P5geshHiy ANegroes
consisting o.
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farm
ing Utensils, Horses, Cattle, Hogs,
Sheep, Crops Of Corn and To-
bacco, Prouender, &c.
TERMs.-All sums Of ten dollars and under,
cash; for all sums that amount a credit OF
six months will be given; the purchaser giving
bond with approved security and bearing interest
from the day of sale.
ROBERT DYSON,
SAMUEL w. ADAMS, Exr's
dec Cts. OF Bennett Dyson
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE.. That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate of ELIZABETH WILLIAMS late OF
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouches thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the 9th day of June
next. They may otherwise be excluded by law
from Ill benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand. this 4th day of Decem-
Der, 1855. HENRY A. MOORE, Exer
dec 6 of Elizabeth Williams
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE..

WAS found trespassing upon the farm of the
w subscriber, TWO SOWS-white with dark
spots, and each ear marked with two Sits and
cropped. The owner is requested to pay charges
and take them away. JOHN w. SMOOT.
dec 6-3t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

THIS is to inform the people who deal in Alex
l. andria, and even those who have been dealing
in other cities, and who wish to purchase the
coming Fall or Winter anything in the way Of
STOVES, to look this way; the arrangements
which have made this Summer enables me to sell
at prices which must stop the purchaser from going
North
|. If you wish to purchase wholesale, I can suit
you if at retail, can suit you, no matter what
kind you may want, its all the same, | am bound
to put you through.
The fact is, intend to sell, and just bring the
money and I'll prove it. My stock is the largest
time as the demand may require. - &C.
desire all who may want anything in the way
of STOVES to call and examine for themselves,
and if can't satisfy them, why then III give it up.
Take notice, every STOVE that l sell and re-
commend, shall answer the purpose for which
recommend it or it may be returned at my expense.
ENOCH GRIMES,
No. IA, Fairfax street, Alexandria. Va.
O2-1m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
FOR RENT
800 REWARD.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber on the 12th Of
II August last, Mulatto Man, who calls him
~ self BEN. He is about % years of age, 6
no feet in height, large features, and has a
n large head and bushy hair. He has scars
w on the outside of each leg, which were
-f@ ed by lightning.
| will give Fifty Dollars for the apprehension Of
this Negro taken in Charles or either of the ad-
Joining counties; the above reward of One Hun
dred Dollars if taken elsewhere-in either case to
be secured SO that get him again.
GERARD RISON,
Doncaster P. O., Charles County, Md.
Sen 81. lS55-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

This allows of its
FREE USE AS A PREVEN TIVE
by which all persons may thus be sure of entire
freedom from the above named diseases no matter
how sickly the season or swampy the locality.
PROOFS OF EFFICACY are frequently pub
lished, and the confidence of the public is asked
only in proportion to its actual merits wherever in
troduced and used. These only are relied upon to
prove its worth.
One or two bottles will answer for ordinary cas-
es some may require more. Directions printed in
German, French, and Spanish, accompany each
bottle. Price One Dollar.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAS. A. RHODES, Providence, r. l.
Agents, SAMUEL M. PADGETT & CO., Port
Tobacco, and for sale by druggists generally.
Nov. Is, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
o.

MISS M. A. BURROUGHS,
HION.A MIL LINER
HAS just returned from Baltimore with her
Ill full supply of
Fall and Winter Millinery,
OF THE VERY LATEST STYLE.
to which she calls the attention of the Ladies gen.
orally. Thankful for the liberal patronage ex-
tended to her the past season, she asks continu-
ance of the same, pledging herself to use every
effort to please those who may favor her with
their patronage. Her prices are moderate to suit
the times.
ss1Store Room at J. Fl. NORRIS corner house
next door to Mr. MIDDLEToN's Hotel, Port To-
bacco. oct ii
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
FOUR LIKELY NEGROES,
NEW STORE AT BUMPY OAK

Come once more to the odd Oak Treen
TNHE undersigned now opening an entire
| stock of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS,
which have been purchased on the best terms AS
we shall dispense with the long credit system
which is becoming obsolete, and do principally a
cash and produce business, our friends may rest as
sured we will sell them goods unusually low.
Small profits and quick sales will be our motto
We respectfully invite the public to examine oul
stock and prices before buying.
MONROE & co.
November [, l955.-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
FINE GUNS, SHOT POUCHES, g. c.

TOHN T. CREIGHTON & CO., Importers
u of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, &C.. would call
attention to large assortment of GUNS and GUN
FIXTURES now on hand, which they will sell at
reduced price to close out before the LIST of Janu-
airy next. Persons now in want Of any article in
the above line can be supplied. Call and examine
at the corner of King and Royal sts., Alexandria.
Nov. %, 1855
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
WANTED,

ovEr--r.r7gr ~ce5fTTi5c rr.,t - ,,,, a. ~
n Tire Control and gehtata o5flaf ahG spt
whom will be given liberal wages.
nov 29-3t* L. A. BRAWNER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE.

\ LII persons are hereby notified not to trespass
IA with or without dog or gun. or IN any other
manner whatsoever, upon our Farms, as the law
will be strictly enforced against all who disregard
this notice. BENJAMIN D. TUBMAN,
NOEL B. HANNON,
JOHN w. GUY.
Nov. 90, 1866
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
TAKE NOTICE.

WE forewarn all persons from hunting with
w dog or gun Farm, in Pomonkey
Neck, as we will enforce the law against all often
ders. MONROE s. BROTHER.
nov If
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE.

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned are
N requested to come forward and settle their
accounts Immediately. Otherwise, they will be
placed in the hands of an officer for collection.
JOHN l.. SHACkELFORD.
nov Q2t-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
$500
$500

TULLED CLoTHs AND SATTINETTs-3-4 & I'd
IL Pulled CLOTH Sd Sleeps Gray Sat,,net, very
superior. For sale by VIM. BOSWELL'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE..

\ LII persons indebted to the firm Of JOHN T.
IL WOLFE & Co., for Store account, are re-
quested to come forward Immediately and settle
the same, either by cash or note; otherwise their
accounts will be placed in the hands of an officer
for collection. JOHN T. WOLFE co.
Oak Grove, Nov 90, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

CHEWlNG TOBACCO & CIGARS-A very
~ superior article Of Chewing Tobacco and CT
CARS, just received and for sale by
oct G.. w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
New Principal! No Poison!
RHODES
FEVER AND AGUE CURE.

OR .aN7IDOTE TO MALARIA,
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF
Fsrer and .ague, or Chill Eever; Dumb .4gue, and
other Intermittent and Remttent Ferers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Tuphoid
Symptoms; Typhoid Fever, Yello,o Fs-
DER, Ship and Jail Fever, General
Debility, Night S,reats, and
all othertorans Of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
.MaL.4RL4 OR .NL4S.Ma.
This subtle atmospheric poison, which at certain
seasons is unavodably inhaled at every breath, is
the same in character wherever it exists,-north
south, east, or vest and will every where Weld
to this newly discovered ANTIDOTE. which neil
tralzes the poison, completely purifes the SYSTEM
and thus entirely removes all the cause of disease
The proprietor distinctly claims these extraordi-
II wIir prvrucs uny rv1,Uo,,s
the most sickly swampy localities from any ague
or bilious disease whatever, or any injury from
constantly inhaling Malaria or Miasma.
1t will instantly check the ague in persons who
have suffered for any length oftime, from ONE DAY
TO TWENTY YEARS, so that they need never have
ANOTHER CHILL, by continuing its use according to
directions.
1t will Immediately relieve all the distressing re-
suits of bilious ague diseases, such general de-
bility, night sweats, etc. The patient at once be-
gins to recover appetite and strength, and contin-
ues until permanent and radical cure is effected.
And as proof that it is also
WORTHY OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE,
Because of its
SINGULAR AND ENTIRE HARMLESS
NESS,
The following certificate from one of the most
celebrated chemists in the United States is attached
to every bottle:
New-York, June IL, 1855.
81 have made a chemical examination of
RHODES FEVER AND AGUE CURE or 'ANTIDorE
TO MALARIA, and have tested it for Arsenic, Mer-
curry, Quinine, and Strychnine, but have not found
particle of either in it, have found any SUBJ
stance in its composition that would prove injuri-
Gus to the constitution.
| JAMES R. Chiffon, M. D., Chemist
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
$1OO REWARD.
BOUNTY LAND

4 ND PENSION CLAIM AGENCY.-The
N undersigned, assisted by gentleman in WASH
ngton engaged in one Of the Departments and of
much experience, will attend to the collection Of
Pension and Bounty Land Claims under the Act Of
Congress- passed March 1855, or any former act.
All officers, musicians, and privates, whether of
regulars, volunteers militia, who served in any
war in which the United States were engaged, are
entitled to Land Warrants for $50 acres of land
Those who have already received, through me or
others, their 40 or so acre warrants can now get
the balance Widows and minor children are also
entitled to 100 acres. No charge made or expense
incurred until warrant is obtained. Claims con-
sidered desperate, and rejected by the Department,
if referred to me, be secured, as have everv
facility of proving them by the militia rolls in nv
possession.
The highest cash prices paid for Land Warrants.
Apply in person, or by letter directed to
au l6-6m. w. A. POSEY, Aliens Fresh
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
PUBLIC SALE.

DY order of the Orphans Court of Charles
ID County, will sell at public sale, in the vii
Iage of Port Tobacco, Charles county, on FRI
DAY, 18th of DECEMBER next, if fair, if not,
the next fair day, between the hours of IL M. and
P. NJ,
FOUR LIKELY NEGROES,
consisting of Woman aged about 16 years, one
about % years, and two Children aged about
and years respectively.
Terms, cash.
LUCRETJA LANCASTER, Adm'x
nov 22-ts. of DIR. Callstus Lancaster.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NEGROES W ANTED,
NOTICE.

CHOES.-A very pretty assortment of Dress
- and Walking Shoes for ladies and gen, le,nen,
Just received and for sale by
oet4 C.. w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
\ LII persons are hereby notified, not to tres
n pass with or without gun or dog, upon the
Farm on which reside, as, the law will be strict
ly enforced against all who disregard this notice.
J. HENRY STONE.
nov 22-st
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
PUBLIC SALE.

+ WILL expose at public auction, in Port To-
Il bacco, on the 18th inst, an able bodied
NEGRO MAN,
a Brcklayer by trade, and an efficient farm hand.
Terms, cash.
THOMAS MASON,
Goose Bay, Chickamuren.
Dec. 10, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

4 FUN stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints
n Oils. 1estufls, &c. suitable for merchants
and dealers generally. For sale by
FEEL & STEVENS, Wholesale
Druggists, 80 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13

LOTHlNG-Ready-made Summer Clothing
~ White and brown Duck Coats
Brown and check Linen do
Pants and Vests. For sale by
apes VIM BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NEW GOODS.
CLOCKS g. WATCHES REPAIRED.

"a
TINE subscriber has located himself in Port
i Tobacco, where he offers his services to re-
pair Clocks and Watches at the shortest notice,
and he will warrant them to keep correct time
for twelve months. He will keep for sale some
fine JEWELRY and WATCHES, to which he
respectfully invites attention
He now offers lot of fine JEWELRY, just re-
ceived, CHEAP FOR CASH.
sep6 JULIUS QUENSEL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
THE subscriber forbids all persons from tres
Il passing upon her Farm where she resides,
with or without dog or gun. The law will be
enforced against those who disregard this notice.
SOPHIA A. GARDINER.
nov 90 al
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-12-13
VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FJK SALE.
VTHE undersigned, by virtue of the authority
i conferred upon him, will expose to Public
Sale, at Bryantown, On THURSDAY, the Gosh
day of DECEMBER next, (if fair if not, the next
fair day thereafter all that desirable Real Estate
of which Elizabeth H. Hughes died seised, and
which was devised by her last will and testament
to Rev. Thomas Lilly, commonly called
"Phgnir Hail."
It being "Part of Boarman's Manor" lying AMI
being in the 4th election district of Charles coun
ty, and containing
465 1-2 ACRES,
more less;-is adaped to the growth of the STA
pie commodities of the county-soi good and
very productve;-is distant about 3 miles from
Bryantown, and adjoins the lands of William F.
Bowling, Thomas S. Gardiner and John w. Haw-
n kins;-has upon it large AMI
n 1ffUAe comfortable DWELLING and all
M|Ss 81: Ez necessary OUT BUILDINGS in
SsE%Sssszz As& good repair.
TERMS OF SALE:-One.thrd of the purchase
money cash. and the balance in equal annual in
staments Of one two, and three years; the purcha-
ser giving bond with sureties approved, bearing in
terest from day of sale. Upon payment of all the
purchase money, good and sufficient deed will be
given.
For more particular description, apply TO Rev.
Thomas LILLY, ST. Inegoes, ST. Mary's county
or 10 the undersigned, at Port Tobacco
JOHN ]. HUGHES.
Nov o. lS55-ts