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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ITO ALL PERSONS afflicted with Sexual dis
Il eases, such as SEMINAL WEAKNESS, IMpo-
TENcE, GoNNoRHGA, GLEET, SYPHILIS, &C., &c.
The Howard ASSOCIATION of Philadelphia, in
view of the awful destruction of human life and
health. caused by Sexual diseases, and the decep-
tions which practsed upon the unfortunate vic
Tins of such diseases by Quacks, have directed their
Consulting Surgeon, as a CHARITABLE ACT worthy
of their name, to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS, to
aii persons thus afflicted, (Male or Female,) who
apply BY letter, with description of their condi-
ton, Gage, occupation, habits of lfe,) &c. and in
cases Of extreme poverty and suffering to FUR
NISH MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE.
The Howard Association is benevolent Institu-
ton, established by special endowment, for the re-
lief of the sick and distressed afflicted with 'Viru-
lent and Epidemic Diseases" and its funds can be
used for no other purpose. 1t has now a surplus of
means, which the Directors have voted to advertise
the above notice. 1t is needless to add that the
Association commands the highest Medical skill of
the age, and will furnish the most approved modern
treatment Valuable advice also given to sick and
nervous females, afflicted with abdominal weak
ness, Womb Complaint. Costiveness, Leucorrhea,
&c. Address, (post-pad,)
DR.. GEO r. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association. No. South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
By order of the Directors,
EZRA D. HEARrwELL, President.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary. may Sly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
CARRIAGES.

TTNHE subscriber has now on hand the largest and
Il best assortment of CARRIAGES ever offered
n this city Washington ALL OF HIS OWN MANU-
FACTURE. From the experience and advantages
that he possesses, he thinks that he can supply
better terms than any other person engaged in the
business. His Carriages are not gotten up in a
hurry merely for sale, but made from seasoned
timber and then allowed to stand several months
before finishing, the wheels and bodies especially.
This no doubt gives the purchaser an advantage Of
from 10 to 80 per cent those built especially
to order, and consequently made in hurry. Hav-
ing regular and steady custom every Carriage is
built so that he .eels fear in selling them to his
best friends and customers He offers Carriages of
every description for sale at the most reasonable
and moderate prices. He invites the attention of
his friends and the public to examination of his
stock and materials.
THOMAS YOUNG,
400 Penn. Avenue. Factory, cor. 9Th st. & Mis-
souri, Avenue, WASHINGTON, D. c.
jy l9-6m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01

Corner Of Camden street and Light street ,charf,
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment with
i L Foundry connected, for the making bis own
u Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
49, rietes of AGRICULTURAL IN
tsEssfss SssMsAsaaA PLE.NEN'TS and CAS- TINGS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material.
The following list of PLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, Of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. s. NJ, Chenoweth,
Wiley, and lurrow, No. 0, Hill side, No. and
3 Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast shear-Selfsharpene or
wrought shear-Corn Cultivators, plain and ex-
pandiug-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter Harrows superior Pennsy lvania made
Grain Cradles-Revolving Horse Rakes-Cylindr-
cal straw Cutters, &C., &c. Horse Powers GRIST
MILLS, very useful and saving article and COM
ing into general use. HORSE POWER AND
THRESEfLNG .M4CHLN'ES, of these need not
say anything, wherever they have been in use
any time, they are preferred to all others.
c. II. d. will this year make smaller size Pow
er & Thresher, price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 cash) Persons in want of Implements made
otthe best material and put together in the strong
est and best to the purpose for which
they are intended, invited to call upon the sub
scriber. feb IS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
JAMES F. CARLIN,
Royal Street, near the Gin Hotel,

Royal Street, near the City Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
XX7OULD respectfully invite the attention of
w dealers generally to his large and we'll select
ed stock of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
before purchasing elsewhere he feels assured Of
being able to offer such inducements to dealers as
will be satisfactory in every respect His stock
consists in part of the following, viz:
LOCKS-Rm, Morticc, Stock, Pad, Till, &c.
Knives and Forks, of every description
Pocket Knives Sc
Scissors =.
HING ES-Fast and Loose Butts; Parliament;
Strap T, sc.
Augurs. Augur Bits, Brace and Bits
Planes all kinds, Saws all kinds, Stair Rods r,
Coffee Mills; Grass, Grain and Briar Scythes .
Plated and common Spoons, Forks and Ladies
Axes, Hatchets. Hammers, Sledges, Anvils, Vices
Bellows. Steel, Files, Rasps, Combs, Brushes
Cow Bells, Handouts, Ovens Pots, Skillets
Griddles Playing Cards, &c. sc. Also,
$4,000 LIGHTS WINDOW SASH,
by 10, 9 by IL, 10 by IA, 10 by -. 10, IA, Is,
together with other sizes. Persons engaged in or
about buildings, be supplied with any sizes Of
Sash, warranted superior, and at remarkably low
prices. Any information desired concerning Sash
will be cheerfully given upon directing line as
above. II.
Alexandria, June 8, 1854. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
LAND FOR SALE.

TlHE subscriber is authorized to sell Tract or
i Parcel of Land, lying in Spadings District,
on the road leading from Upper Marlboro to
Alexandria, about seven miles from Washington
city. 1t contains
I27 ACRES,
Forty OF which are heavily timbered and would
yield wood enough to pay for the place. 1t is well
calculated for MARKET FARM, the arabic
land being susceptible of high stale of improve
ment.
TERMS :-One-third of the purchase money in
cash-the balance in equal instruments of Is
months and years, or, Washington city proper
ty will be taken for the deferred payments. For
terms, &C., apply to the undersigned.
GEO. w. WILSON,.
Up Marlboro, March 80, 1855
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.
SCHOOL, OF MEDIcINE


THE Forty Eighth Session will begin on Mon
l. day, October Sth, 1855, and end on the LIST of
March, 1856.
Principles and Practice of Surgery.-Prof: N. R.
SMITH.
Chemistry and Pharmacy-Prof w. E. A. AKIN
Principles and Practice of Medcine-Prof. SAM'L
CHEW.
Anatomy and General Pbysiology-Prof JOSEPH
RoBEY.
Obtetrics-Prof RICHARD H. THOMAS.
Nlateria Medca, Therapeutics and Pathological
Anatomy-Prof G. w. MILrENBERGER.
Experimental Physiology and Microscopy-CHRIs-
TOPPER JOHNSTON, M. D.
Practical Anatomy-BERwIcK B. SMITH, NJ. D.
Clinical instruction in Medicine and Surgery, is
given at the Baltimore In6rmary, an Institution of
thIrty-four years. standing, belonging to the Uni
versity, situated in its immediate neighborhood,
and open to all matrlculates of the school without
charge, throughout the year.
Fees for the full course $s5; Naturalization S.;
Practical Anatomy $40; Graduation $50.
GEO. w. MILTENBERGER, Dean.
Baltimore, Sept 6, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
FOR SALE.

A TRACT or parcel of LAND, now occupied
"A by Mr.. 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 suiIiciency of Wood. 1t is good
location for Store or Tavern, and the land may
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 loft
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
GREAT. BARGAINS IN CLOTHING !!
l.. GENZBERGER

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
III public in general, that he has removed his
Store from King Street to No. % RoYAL STREET,
opposite the Market House and two doors from the
City Hotel. He has large Store with large and
fine assortment of MEMS, BOYS and SER
WANTS WEAR, which he offers at very low
price. His motto is-"Quick sales and small pro-
fits" COUNTRY MERCHANTS who buy to sell again
will save at least 25 per cent if they give him
call before going further North. His Clothes are
well made and fthe best material. Call and ex-
anime for yourselves.
Alexandria, Sept. 81, 1856
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
FARM FOR SALE.

TNHE advertiser wishes to sell his Farm, con-
l. tanning ..sa
2I7I ACRES,
less, in Marlboro and Spaldings districts,
in Prince Georges county, about 8 miles from
Washington city and about the same distance
from Upper Marlboro a
- The improvements are DWEL.
eN-~.4 n!TS LING HOUSE in good repair,
NUM- I'M Corn House. Stables and other me-
szSzE=-zzzzs. cessary out Houses. The Farm is
well wooded and watered and has large orchard
of fine Fruits. 1t is an excellent market Farm
and may be made quite productive.
TERMS, Sc, made known on application to the
Editor Of the Gazette, who is authorized to make
sale of the place for the owner.
April 10, IS55-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!!
ROBERT J. EDELEN,

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he
HI has on hand an assortment of Carriages of his
own make and the very best finish and quality,
which he will sell low for cash. or approved paper.
r. j. E. will execute all orders in the best manner
and at satisfactory prices. Repairing executed
with neatncss and dispatch, and warranted to please
Those in want of Vehicles Of any kind are solicited
to give him call, as having had over twenty years
experience in the above business, he is confident of
his ability give entire satisfaction in the execu-
ton of orders
Alexandria, Va. May 81, ls55-6m*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
CONCENTRATED ESSENCE OF JAMAI-

ESSENCE OF JAMAI-
~ CA GINGER, popular remedy, which is
highly useful as Stomachic and Cordial. In
cases of Flatulency, ordinary Darrhna, incipient
Cholera, Cholera Morbus and all cases of prostra-
ton of the digestive functions it will be found par
ticularly serviceable This Essence is warranted
to possess in a concentrated form all the valuable
properties of the Jamaica Ginger, and is free from
all irritating or other properties of injurious ten
dency. To persons recovering from Fever, or 9TH
diseases, it is recommended as tonic and will
prove a most pleasant restorative, rendering it
highly valuable in domestic practice. During the
summer months, when the system becomes langud
or depressed, or from exposure to the heat of the
sun, few drops, added to tumbler of water, will
make it heathful and refreshing drink, at the
same time correcting the bad effects of cold water,
when used too freely. Prepared by
PEEL &, STEVENS, Wholesale Druggists,
iel4 80 King street, Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
BOUNTY LAND.

TNHOSE officers soldiers. sailors, marines, clerks
Il Indians, chaplains wagon masters, teamsters,
landsmen Cor their widows or minor children, who
have not received full 100 acres and have served
ii days in ANY WAR since 1870, will have their
warrants promptly obtained and RENTED by adj
dressing JOHN A. FRASER,
Bounty Land, Real Estate and Pension Agent
Office on 7th, between d and f streets, Opposite
Odd Fellows Hall) WAsH,Neros, D. G.
NH 22-6nn
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
CONFECTIONERY.

FINHE undersigned respectfully informs his friends
Il and the public generally that he has COM
Inenced the above business, and intends keeping
constantly on hand general assortment of
CANDY, ALMoNEs,
KISSES, WALNUTs,
RAIsINs, ORANGES,
FIGS, LEMONS,
PRuENs, Cocoa NUTS,
DATES, CAKES, &c.
Also, will keep constantly on hand general as
sortment of SEGARS-al of which he will sell as
cheap they be purchased elsewhere, and re-
specially solicits share of public patronage.
CAKES of any description baked to order.
Terms cash, or a short credit to punctual Gus
toners. JAMES H. NORRIS.
Port Tobacco, April 10, 1855.
nOMESTICS-Kentu flax Linen, mol
- Burlapse Heavy Twils white and colored
Sd, rs and "A brown Cotton
Penitentiary Plaid and Stripe
Striped Cotton Osnabergs
Ginghams, bleached Cottons, &c.
apes For sale by VIM BOSWELL.
nsGOOD's INDIA CHOLAGOGUE.-
" specific remedy for Fever and Ague.
For sale by PEEL & STEVENS,
je II No. 80 King street, Alexandra, Va.
TyRENCH & Peach Brandy, Holland Gin, Cher
II ~, Port and Medera Wine, received and for
sale. By B FERGUSON & co.
rANDLES. Mould and Adamantine Candles.
0-H1so beautiful article of Sperm and Wax
Candles, for sale by DAY 4 PADGETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
J. c.. G. L A r X i,
PRACTICAL

CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER,
King Street, No. lis, sga, Of the Gold Watch, nearly
opposite Marshall House, doors West
Of Pitt, alexandria, Va,
~ Offers for sale fine assortment of G old and
EIAp Silver Watches, 8 day and 80 hour Clocks,
se=.N of which he sells large number. Silver
Spoons, Butter Knives, and Forks, warranted genu-
inc. Gold Pens and Pencils, Breast-pns, Earrings,
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Medallions,
Watch Keys, &c.
large assortment of Gold and Silver Watches,
Just imported from the most celebrated makers in
England.
UFPersonal attention will be given to repairing
and cleaning Watches.
Nov. 2, lS54-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
- .
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

TINE SEVENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Il Of the Charles County Agricultural Society
will be held in PORT TOBACCO, on tuesday,
and WEDNESDAY,, the 18th and 14th of NO
MEMBER. IS l'ss Ez7=5 = = 5{@ .
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
UNDERTAKEN.

YTHE subscriber is prepared to attend Funerals
l at the shortest notice. He has materials al
ways on hand for furnishing any description of
COFFIN that may be ordered; also will furnish
such other articles as will be required at burials
His HEARSE which is of modern style, will be
sent when requested. He has two workshops,
one at his own residence near Middletown, and
the other at his fathers George S. Willett's)
residence. at which last named place he will be
assisted by Mr. VIM. l.. Robey. Charges mode
rate. HEAEhlAn Z. "1LhEi
iy r.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01

FMBROIDERIES-Swiss and Cambria Edgng
IL and Inserting 4-s - =
Swiss and Cambria Collars
Swiss and Cambria Sleeve Strips s4, 81
Chemisetts
Gimparo Collars, point Venice
Linen Cambria Hkfs. and the particular at
tention Of ladies is invited to the above-al of
which will be sold VERY Low, by
sP2s WIN BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01


SO sets Scales and Weights
Log, Trace and Halter Chains; long and short
handle Shovels and Spades; PIoughs; Corn Shell
lers and Straw Cutters; Circular Saws and Man
drills for same; Cross Cut, Pit and Mill sSows, best
quality; Sand Paper and Emory Cloth, assorted
numbers; Hand, Pannel and lennon Saws; Jack
Fore Smooth and other Planes; Broad and Bench
Axes and Hammers, &c. warranted AnviIs and
Vices, Stocks and Dies; Enameed Carriage Cloth
every quality; Coach, Scanning and Parting Lace,
Fringe, &c; 10000 lights assorted Window Sash,
with general assortment of Goods for Family and
Domestic purposes; Guns, Pistols, Game Bags,
Shot Pouches, Powder Fasks, in great variety, all
of which will be sold wholesale and retail at prices
to please. Call and examine. So.
Alexandria, Oct IL, 1854
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01

rROCERIES and LIQUORS.-We have just
u received good supply of fresh Groceries
Sugars Coffees Teas, Chocolate, Flour, Crackers
SC. Also, some choice and common Liquors
For sale by S. M. PADGETT & co. /,
ape
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
$500 REV YARD.

DANAWAY from Mr.. Joshua C. Higgins liv-
Ia, ing near Beltsville, Prince Georges county,
on Wednesday, Goth July, my Negro Boy named
.ALOYSIUS.
between II and Is years old. He is very black;
has thick lips, and dull countenance; shows a
great deal of the white Of the eye; has no par
tcular mark except cut lately received by an
axe on one foot. The above reward will be given
if brought to me, or secured in Jail SO | may get
HIM. JAMES X. BRENT,
feb 8-tf near Beltsvile.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
B. NULL,

B. NULL,
HARNESS AND SADDLE MAKER,
PORT TOBACCO,
HAS opened shop in the Village of Port To-
/ / bacco, where he will manufacture and repair
any description of HARNESS, BRIDES, COL
LARS, SADDLES, &c. He
MMDIA will execute his work well and
k7xTDHeIzMA sell as low as the same quality of
lLIES1Gs2EAA articles can be bought elsewhere.
Thankful for the patronage he
has received from the citizens of Charles, he hopes
by constant attention to business to deserve con-
ltinuance of the same. Terms, cash.
lie 14-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
PEEL a. STEVENS,
WHOLESALED DRUGGISTS.
80 KING STREET,

g.sz4ysessr- 4e.57ss.s ..dLEX.7.NDRIH, VI,
4 RE now receiving the largest.stock of DRues,
~ MEDICINES, &C., ever offered in this market.
Having bought goods in large parcels from impor-
tiers and manufacturers, they are enabled to COM
pete successfully with other markets. They solicit
an examination of their stock and prices by dealers
before purchasing elsewhere, they are determined
to sell goods at the very lowest market price. 50
:. sep 90
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01

$500 REWARD.
ID ANYWAY from the subscriber on the 9th
IL of August, Negro Boy named
JOHN FERR.RL.
He is between Is and 10 years old, rather more
than five feet high black, with dull countenance,
small eyes, short happy hair, good set of teeth,
round shoudered, and very slow in his vements.
His father lives in Charles county and he will
probably make his way to Charles. The above
reward will be given if delivered to me secur-
ed in Jail SO | may get him again.
JAMES r. BRENT,
feb ST near Beltsville.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
JOHN T. CREIGHTON & CO.,

JOHN T. CREIGHTON & CO.,
On, the corner Of King and Royal Streets,
.'As ALEXANDRIA, Va,
WOULD respectfully invite. the attention Of
w Country Merchants and others 10 their large
and well selected stock of f5y af.ras
H.qRD WARE, CUTLERY, Bar IRON, STEEL,
Agricultural Implements,
which they have commenced receiving direct from
the Misunderstanding assured that they can
offer such inducements to dealers 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
best quality
Razors, Scissors and Shears of all sorts
500 kegs best quality Cut Nails
1000 lbs. " " Finishing do.
$50 dozen assorted Locks for doors
$50 - Pad Locks
800 . Butt Hinges
1000 groce ;" Screws
SO dozen Cart Hames
SO warranted Chopping Axes
800 y assorted Curry Combs
100 {" Coffee Mills
100 ?" Tin Plates and Pie Pans
100 Tin Candlesticks
10 Sptons
40 - " Mouse Traps
100000 Percussian Caps
The Isas 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT CO.'S

NEW AND COMFORTABLE
STEAMER ALICE C. PRICE, "a
a .em Capt. SAMUEL BAKER,
EaE4&A&r Will leave Washington at 6 o.
clock, a. M, and Alexandra at7
o'clock, a. m. >tts<5
On TUESDAY MORNINGS for Mattox, Cur
rioman, L. Machodoc, Piney Point, Kinsale, and
Cone. -
: On FRIDAY MORNINGS for Chapel Point.
Wicomico, Leonardtown, Piney Point, st. Mary's
and Cone. e+ @ss ~
: On WEDNESDAY (returning) leave Cone at
o'cock, a. No., for st. Mary's, Piney Point,
Leonardtown, Wicomico, and Chapel Point.
On SATURDAY (returning) leave Cone at
O'Clock, a. M, for Kinsdale, Piney Point, l..
Machodoc, Currioman, and Mattox. .t
IPCalling at the usual landings on the river
when the signals are made. s
By order of the Board,
je 14-f JAS. P. SMITH, President.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01

~LOTHING-R y-made Summer Clothing
u White and brown Duck Coats =
Brown and check Linen do
Pants and Vests. For sale by
APP 26 WIN boSW ELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-11-01
nIARRHEA CORDIAL AND CHOLERA

CORDIAL AND CHOLERA
- REMEDY.-This is speedy and efficacious
remedy for Dysenterry, Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus,
Asiatic Cholera Summer Complaint, Colo, Flatu-
lency, &c. The unparalleled success which has
everywhere attended the introduction ofthis prepa-
ration and the increasing demand thereby created
for it has induced the propretors thus to bring it to
the notice of the public. After an effectual trial
ofseveral years. we can safely say that there is no
getic and curative, for the diseases mentioned, as
this, compounded it is of substances celebrated
for their peculiar efficacy.
The Diarrhea Cordial and Cholera Remedy is
neatly put up in square panelled bottles with name
blown in the glass. All persons desiring supply
can rely upon prompt execution of their orders
Retail price 25 cts. per bottle. To retail dealers
- per dozen. PEEL & STEVENS,
je IA 80 King Street, Alexandra, Va.