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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

BLAcKwooD' EDINBURGH MAGAZINE (Tory).
The present critical state of European affairs
will render these publications unusually interest
ing during the forthcoming year. They will &C.
cupy middle ground between the hastily written
news-items, crude speculations, and flying rumors
of the daily Journal, and the ponderous Tome of
the future historian, written after the living nte-
rest and excitement of the great political events
of the time shall have passed away. 1t is to these
Periodicals that readers must look for the only
really Ineligible and reliable history of current
events, and as such, in addition to their we'll
established literary, scientific, and theological
character, we urge them upon the consideration
of the reading public.
/ I5Arrangements are now permanently made
for the receipt of EARLY SHEETS from the British
Publishers, by which we are enabled to place ALL
OUR REPRINTS in the hands of subscribers. about
as soon as they can he furnished with the foreign
copies. Although this involves a very large out
lay on our part, we shall continue to furnish the
Periodicals at the same low rates as heretofore,
viz: Per ann.
For any one of the four Reviews 50 90
For any two of the four Reviews 5 90
For any three of the four Reviews 90
For all four of the Reviews 90
For Blackwood's Magazine 800
For Blackwood and three Reviews 9 90
For Blackwood and the four Reviews 10 90
Payments to be made in all cases in Advance Mo-
ney current in the State .ohere issued ,ciH be receip-
ed at par.
| CLUBBING.-A discount of twenty-five per
cent from the above prices will be allowed to
Clubs ordering four or more copies of any one or
more of the above works. Thus Four copies of
Blackwood, or of one Review, will be sent to one
address for So; four copies of the four Reviews
and Blackwood for $50; and so on.
POSTAGE.-In all the principal Cities and
Towns, these works will be delivered, through
Agents, FREE OF POSTAGE. When sent by mail,
the Postage to any part of the United States will
be but TwENrY-FoUR CENTS a year for "Black-
wood, - and but FOURTEEN CENTS year for each
of the Reviews.
/ Remittances and communications should ALWAYS
be addressed, postpaid, to the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT & CO., e.
| 81 GOLD STREET, NEW YORK.
N.B.-L. s. & Co!have recently published. and
have now for sale, the "FARMER'S GUIDE. .
by Henry Stephens, of Edinburgh, and the late
Prof. Norton, of Yale College, New Haven, COM
plete in 2 vols, royal octave, containing 1000
pages, IA steel and 600 wood engravings. Price,
in muslin binding, IS.
ITThis work is NOT the old "Book Of the
Farm, ;" lately REsuscIrArED and thrown upon
the market. dec 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

CIGARS & CHEWING TOBACCO-A verv
u superior LOT of imported Cigars-also, Thomas,
celebrated Chewing Tobacco, just received and for
sale by =. w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

BLANKETS, CLOTHS, DOMES1ICS.
ID 200 pair servants Blankets
so pair Bed do
so pieces ga & Cd Full Cloths and Sleeps Gray
40 pieces Sd, rs, "A Linseys, all grades
$50 pieces bleached Cottons
40 pieces bid Sheetings and Pillow case Cottons
80 pieces Canton Flannels
IS pieces white and colored Flannes, all qualities
Sd Twilled country Flannes, with many other
Goods, to which we invite special attention.
oct 10 G.. X. WILMER & BRO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
BRITISH PERIODICALS.

E.aRLY COPIES SECURED.
r EONARD SCOTT & CO.. New York, con
IL tinue to re-publish the following British Pc
radicals, viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY CONSERVATIVE.
9.
The EDINBURGH REvIEw (Whig).
g.
The NORTH BRITISH REVIEW Gree church,.
4.
The WESTMINSTER REVIEW NiberaD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

FRENcH Peach Brandy n.y. Holland Gin, Cher e
sale by J, b. FERGUSON & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
Cure Dyspepsia, Piles, &c.

RIEsaoLD, Washington Co., April u.s. 1854.
MEssRs. NORTHERN & MowBRAY:
Dear Sirs l was induced, by a friend of mine
toshy Hampton's Vegetable Tincture for Dyspep-
sia with which am afflicted in its most aggravated
and distressing form. purchased and used one
bottle, and it entirely cured me. have induced
others to try it, most of whom, if not all, speak
highly oft; and would say to those who have
Dyspepsia, if they will Hampton's Vegetable
Tincture, it will certainly cure them.
Yours, with great respect
H. NEWCOMER.
R1NGeoLD, Md June l3, 1854,
MEssRs. MORTIMER & MowBRAr:
Gents: have been afflicted with the Piles for
some years, and could get nothing to help me, un-
til friend advised me to try Hampton's Vegetable
Tinctnre. purchased two bottles, and before
had used them both | was entirely cured of this
most troublesome disease. All who are plagued
with the Piles would do well to give the Tincture
trial. Yours, most respectfully,
JHo. MEErzER.
Unsolicited Testimony Great cure of
rheumatism
RIsGeoLD, April 18th, 1854.
MEssns. MORTIMER & MowBnAY:
Dear Srs-I have suffered with pain in nv side
and back and under my shoulder blade for the last
six years. tried nearly all kinds of medicine, but
derived benefit. After received the first lot of
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture from you, thought
I would try what virtue there was in it. l did so,
and in few weeks l felt like was new man.
1t has cured me. l am now free from pain my
complexion is fine: formerly it was salIow. have
q good appetite and can eat what please without
inconvenience. have suffered so long and so
much for what now enjoy, that would advise the
afflicted to give this Tinclure of DR.. Hampton's a
fair trial. Yours, respectfully,
s. MENrzER.
RINesoLp, Washington Co., April, II, 1854.
MEssRs. MORTIMER & MoBRAr:
1t is duty l owe to myself and the public to
speak in commentator of Hampton's Tincture.-
For FIVE years I was afflicted with infammatory
rheumatism in its severest form, unable to do any
work or to rest day or night.
Having heard of your valuable medicine, I sen,
for one bottle ; after the using of which found
prompt relief, and on using three bottles more was
surprised to find myself entirely cured. do take
great pleasure in recommending Hampton's Tine.
ture to the afflicted as certain and permanent
remedy. Yours, respectfully, J. Hess.
= Sold by WIZ. FERGUSON and VIM. Boswr11
Port Tobacco; VIZ. N. BEAN, Bryantown; GEO
II. sIMrsor, New Port SIMPSON, DosxEILY &
LLorp, Aliens Fresh J H. BoRouaHs, Chaptico
and by storekeepers and dealers generally, who will
supply Pamphlets with certificates of cures gratis.
dec 7-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

DOMESTICS & BURLAPsE-
IL No. l Patapsco c. Osnabergs
No. l, 2, 8 Burlapse -,
No. l sOld Dominion and Patapsco heavy lwllls
Pen;tentiary Plaid; Domestic Ginghams
Striped C. Osnabergs; Striped Twills
IA. 7. 8 and Sd Brown Cotton
Cotton Yarns. For sale by
NH 80 WIN. hOoWLLL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
DUVALL s. IGLEHART,
No. 1873 Light Street Wharf, Corner o
Conway Street,

b A TT Nj o r. E,
FARMERS AND Planters AGENTS,
L1OR the sale of TOBACCO, GRAIN and
Il PRODUCE generally.
They will give their personal attention to the
sale of kinds of Produce consigned to them.
Baltimore, June 80, lS54-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
JOHN II. CREIGHTON & co.

On the corner of King and Royal Streets,
ALEXANDRIA, Va,
MOULD respectfully invite the attention OF
w Country Merchants and others to their large
and we'll selected stock of
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
CIGAR MANDATORY.

THE subscribers are extensively engaged in
i MANUFACTURING CIGARS in LEON
ARD TOWN. ST. MARY's COUNTY, with a view
to furnishing the Merchants, Hotel-keepers and
others in this section Of the State, with their sup
plies, at price far belo,u that paid by them in the
cities, or similar article, and upon satisfactory
terms. Orders are solicited, and will be attend
ed to with promptness. Relying upon our coun-
try friends to aid US in our new enterprise-we
ask trial.
HARRIS & CAVALIER.
Leonardtown, April 81, 1s54-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS!

TAYLOR e. HUTCHINSON are now re-
i ceiving their FALL supply of DRY GOODS,
which have been selected with much care, and are
offered much lower than heretofore. We name in
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

'GENTLEMEN'S DRESS BOOTS.
GEORGE HARTMAN,
1914 Pratt, near Hanover st. Baltimore,
TTAS in Store a large assortment of Gentlemen's
III DRESS BOOTS, Morocco and Calfskn, }
made in the most fashionable manner and of the
best materials. Also, complete assortment of
LACE BOOTS. He particularly solicits call
from his country friends and Others feeling assured
that he will be able to give satisfaction with regard
to prices, etc. oct 20.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

$500 lbs. - sizes Cast Steel
so sets Scales and Weights
Log, Trace and Halter Chains; long and short
handle Shovels and Spades; Poughs; Corn Shell
lers and Straw Cutters; Circular Saws and Man.
drills for same Cross Cut, Pit and Mill Sows, best
quality; Sand Paper and Emory Cloth, assorted
numbers; Hand, PANEL and lennon Saws; Jack.
Fore, Smooth and other Planes; Broad and Bench
Axes and Hammers, &C., warranted Anvis and
Vices, Stocks and Dies; Enameled Carriage Cloth
every quality; Coach, Scanning and Parting Lace,
Fringe, &c; $4,000 lights assorted Window Sash,
with general assortment of Goods for Family and
Domestic purposes; Guns. Pistols, Game Bags.
Shot Pouches, Powder Flasks, in great variety, all
of which will be sold wholesale and retail at prices
to please. Call and examine.
Alexandria, Oct. IL, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11

NEDAR TAR.-This most successful remedy,
~ for the cure Of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, &C., is constantly kept Oh
hand and for sale BY. g. H: BARNES.
jan S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
WARE, CUTLERY, Bar IRON, STEl
and
Agricultural IMPLEMENTS,

which they have commenced receiving direct from
the Misunderstanding assured that they can
offer such inducements to dealers as will be per-
fectly satisfactory. Their stock embraces every
description of goods in their line, amongst which
will be found
Pen, Pocket and Table Cutlery, of every quality
Plated Knives, Forks and Spoons, WARRANTED
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.

NO CLAlmANIS.-FhANCl "A. DlChlNS
ii continues TO undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress and other branches Of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rious public Offices He win attend 70 presumption
and other land claims, the procuring Of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation by Congress
Of grants and claims to lands; claims for property
lost in taken for the service Of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians, or while in the
possession Of the United States invalid, revsls-
tonary,. navy, widows, and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services whether for COM
mutation, balfpsy, or bounty lands, as well those
against the STATE of Virginia against the United
States all claims growing ont Of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained IN consequence
OF the action conduct Of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress the public Off
ces which may require the aid Of agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent Of the service
Mr.. +. A. DIcKrTs is known to most of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton.
His Office 10 on fifteenth street. opposite 70 the
Treasury Department and next to the Bank Of the
Metropolis. 'R"F "@
All letters must DO post paid. nov lay
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29

."IssuRREcrIos.' GA dreadful alarm was Gre
ated among the citizens Of one Of the Southside
counties last week, by uUpr Of RESURRECTION.
A large and enthusiastic as nbly Of Know-Noth-
themselves over hearty supper, and with great
glee, In view of their brilliant prospects in Vir-
gniA. The hubbuhS#as considerable, and the cit
liens who were without the pale, and knew moth
ing of the existence of the Nothings in their
midst, could not imagine what was the cause, un-
less the negroes were coAcocting schemes for an
msurrection. They became dreadfully alarmed,
and seizhg their fowlng pieces and carving knives
posted themselves behind bulwarks, ready for the
attack. 4he Know-Nothings, in blissful ignorance
of the alarm they had occasioned, continued to en-
joy themselves until late hour and then quietly
dispersed 1t Is said that the paleness of the out
sders has not disappeared yet, and in consequence
of the fact, that they are as much afraid of Know
Nothings, as they are of an instruction.
Richmond Penny Post
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29
HARDWARE CUTLERY, ETC.

TIME subscribers would call The attention OF pur-
IL chasers to their large and we-seected stock of
goods, which are offered good terms they
can be had this side of the manufactures.
Locks Hinges, Bolts, Screws, direct from the fac
tories.
Locks with mineral porcelain, silvered, glass, and
Butt Hinges, all sizes, from to Q by inches.
Brass Butt Hinges for house and ship use.
Silver-plated Hinges for paror doors
Plants and Parker's patent Shutter Hinges.
Silver-plated and porcelain Bell Pulls.
vestibule and hall Door Locks, very superior,
Rim. nortise, closet cupboard, chest, till and pad
Locks, IN endless variety.
Bolts for folding doors, to 40 inches long.
Sliding door Sheaves and Rail.
Axle Sash Puleys, Sash Cord, and Weights.
Shutter and Sash Rstners, brass and plated, with
almost everything in the building line.
Carpenters Tools, good assortment
Our stock Of table and pocket Cutlery is very COM
plete consisting Of ivory buck bone, Cocoa and eb-
ony handle Kin yes and Forks, Oarvers, Cooks, and
Butchers.
Rogers, wostenholm's, and q superior article Of
American Penknives.
Fine Scissors and Shears.
Plated albata Forks and Spoons.
An entirely new article OF enamelled handle table
sne assortment Of Colts Aliens, and other, one,
two, FIVE, and six barrel Pistols.
Parlor Pistols, neat article.
Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c.
House Furnishing Goods, such as Shovels and
longs, Pokers, Coal Holds, Kettles, Pots, Ovens,
Skillets, Gridirons, DC.
Patent Sad Irens with extra heaters.
Wood Horses and Saws and Axes.
Sbovels, Spades, Rakes, Hoes.
Hovey's patent Hay and Straw Cuttors.
Bar, hoop, and sheet Iron; Steel
Anvils, Vices, Bellows
Horse Shoes and Horse Shoe Nails.
Files and Rasps.
Carryall Bows Spokes, Hubbs and Fellows.
Plain, fancy, and enameled Canvass, for carriage
Covers and Curtains.
Patent spring Balances, tea and counter Scales,
from 10 $40 pounds. hf
Platform Scales, up TO 1900 pounds.
Morticing and boring Machines.
Jack Screws, chain Pumps
Grindstones and Fixtures
Also fine assortment Of hair Brooms and Brushes.
Il. WHEELER 4 CO.,
s45 Penn. Avenue, opposite Browns Marble Palace
| 1 Ann
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29
ROTHwELL 81 BROWNS
New House Furnishing Establishment and
AncfiOn Rnnma-

ROTHWELL & BHOWN,S
New House Furnishing Establishment and
" Auction Rooms,
Louisiana avenue opposite TIE Bank of Washington
TIME notice Of the public, and OF all persons de
IL string TO purchase Furniture, is respectfully in
vited TO our assortment embracing almost every va
riety of cabiaet and common Furniture among which
: PARLoR FURNITURE.
Entire sets, including Sofas, Divans, TeteaTetes,
Chairs and Rockers
Sofas and Chairs, mahogany and walnut
Centre and Side Tables, marble top and mahogany
Easy Chairs and Rockers, Of Webstcrand other pat
terms
Chairs, in variety, hair, cloth, velvet and damask
Music Stands, what-nots, Tea Poys, &c.
DINING-R00M FURNITURE.
Extension Dining Tables, Of walnut and mahogany,
sdeboards, Side Tables, Dining Room Chairs, DC.
CHAMBER FURNITURE
Ornamental Chamber Sets, Of rose and other fancy
Bedsteads, OF every pattern and variety
Children's Bedsteads Cribs, Cradles, and Chairs
Bureaus, msrbe-tep, and mahogany Wardrobes
Wash''Ands Whatnots, Wash West Sinks Nurse Chairs,
Hatracks, Clothes Driers Light Stands
Tea Tables, Office Chairs
Reoumbent Easy Chairs, &c.
With an assortment Of Cot Bedsteads Mattresses,
We shall from time TO time add 10 our stock, and
keep up general assortment and will sell at reason
able prices share OF the public patronage Is so
hcited.
Auction Sales.
We will hold Auction sales In front OF our store
every market mernng Of new and second band Fur
niture and other goods also frequent night sales Of
miscellaneous articles, and we solicit consignmsnts
Of goods for sale
From our location, near the Centre Market Space,
we shall be able TO make advantageous sales Of
Horses, Carriages, Furniture and all descriptions Of
property. R0THWELL BROWN,
Furniture Dealers and Auctoneers.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29
SPECIAL FERRY NOTICE.

NO DETENTION FROM ICE.
TVyHE only regular and reliable Ferry
u Boat plying between Washington and Aexan-
dria 10 the steamboat
H@ GEORGE PAGE.
The public can depend upon the
n George Page leaving promptly at the
time stated passengers or no passengers, until fur
Their notice.
Leaves Washington at 81, 81, ssl, IN, A. NJ,
and at IL, 8, AZ, p. NJ.
Leaves Alexandra at ~, o. 101f, A. NJ, and 1a1f,
~, A, so, p. M.
Fare by the George Page will be FIVE cents when
ever the George Washington or Thomas Collier run
and charge the same, except car trips.
GEORGE PAGE.
p. 8. The George Page is the only boat connecting
with the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and Ma
nassas Gap Railroad.
Omnibuses TO connect with tho George Page will
leave the of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at q, 8, 91S, and II, A. ~, and ", 2, and
AZ, p NJ ian 6-u
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has conclusively shown with what success 1t accom-
plishes the purpose designed. 1t is easy TO make
physical Pin but not easy to make the best of all
Pills-one which should have none OF the objections
but all the advantages of every other This has been
attempted here and with what success we would re-
specially submit to the public decision, II has been
unfortunate for the patient hitherto that almost every
purgative medicine is acrimonious and irritating TO
the bowels This is not Many Of them produce 30
much gripping pain and revulsion in the system as to
than counterbalance the good to be derived from
them. These Pills produce no irritation or pain, un-
less it arises from previously existing obstruction
or arrangement in the bowels. Being purely vege-
table, no harm can arise from their use IN any guam
tity; but it is better that any medicine should be
taken judciousy Minute directions for their IN
the several diseases to which they applicable are
given the box. Among the complaints which
have been speedily cured by them we may mention
Liver Complaint in its various forms q Jaundce'
ness Irritabity, Bilious Headache, Bilious Fever,
Fever and Ague, pain in the Side and Loins, for in
truth, all these but the consequence Of diseased
action of the liver As aperent they afford prompt
and relief in Costiveness, Piles Collie, Dysentery
Humors, Scrofula, and Scurvy, Colds with soreness
Of the body, Ulcers and impurity Of the blood. In
short, any and every case where purgative Is re-
quircd.
They have also produced some singularly success
full cures In Rheumatism, Gout, Dropsy, Gravel, Fry
sipelas Palpitation of the Heart Pains in the Back
Stomach and Side. They should be freely taken In
the spring Of the year. TO purify the blood and prepare
the system for the change OF seasons An occasional
dose stimulates the stomach into healthy action and
restores the appetite and vigor. They purify the
blood and, BY their stimuant action on the crcula-
tory system repovste the strength Of the body, and
restore the wasted diseased energies Of the whole
organism. Hence occasional dose is advantageous
even though no serious arrangement exists; but un-
necessary dosing should be carried too far,
every purgatve medicine reduces the strength, when
taken to The thousand cases in which q
physic is required cannot be enumerated here, but
they suggest themselves to the reason of every body
and II Is confidently believed this pill will answer
better purpose than anything which has hitherto been
available 70 mankind. When their virtues once
known the public win no longer doubt what remedy
70 employ when in need Of oathartio medicine
Being sugar~wrappcd they pleasant TO take, and
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their
use in any quantity.
For minute directions see the wrapper on the Box.
| Prepared by DR.. JAMES @. AVER, Practical and
| Analytical Chemist Lowell, Mass.
| Price rs cents per box. Five boxes for 81 90.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
Eor fho rav,;d cnra nf


Coughs Colds, Hoarssness Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, asthma, and Consump-
ton.
This remedy has won for itself such notoriety for
its Of every variety Of Pulmonary disease that
II s entirely unnecessary TO recount the evidences Of
its virtues In any community where IL has been en-
ployed So wide IL the field Of its usefulness, and
numerous the cases of it's cures that almost every
section Of the country sbounds in persons publicly
known, who have been restored from alarming and
desperate diseases Of the lungs by its When
once tried ts superiority every other medicine
oft kind is too apparent TO escape observation, and
where its virtues are known the public longer hes
itatc whit antdote TO employ for the distressing and
dangerous affections Of the pulmonary organs which
are Incident to our climate And not only in formid-
able attacks upon the lungs, but for the der varie
ties OF Colds Coughs Hoarseness, &C. and for child
rem IT is the plessantest and safest medicine that can
be obtained.
As has long been in constantine throughout this
section we need not do than assure the people
its quality IL kept up to the best that il ever has BEEN
and that the genuine article is sold by
T. ID. GILMAN,
Washington.
ON. LINTHICUM,
Georgetown,
And by all Druggists everywhere.
dec 10--eo6m