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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
NEW GOODS.

nAY e. PADGETT having arranged their
IL NEW AND EXTENSIVE STOCK OF
GOODS, which embraces great variety of staple,
useful and fancy articles suitable for this market,
they invite the attention of their customers and the
public of Charles to their stock, and ask an exam-
nation of the same before purchasing elsewhere
and will be sold at figures quite low if not low
err than the same quality and description Of goods
can be bought at any Of the adjacent markets
Call at their Store and see.
Port Tobacco, April 26, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

Prices COMING DowN-The N. York
with respec. TO the presen. supply and guam
.i.y to come forward Of agricultural pro-
ducts, particularly Of the vegetable kingdom,
we hszzard the opinion thu. prices have
renched their highes. figures. The mex,
movement will undoubtedly oe a rerog ade
one, although the presen, prices may be
maintained FIR two or !hree weeks.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

RECOMMENDING the position Of The Russians
on the Aims.
All the allied ships Of wss At Cons.snti-
nopls ere ordered to Sevss.opol.
The Austrian srmv of observation 10
d .wing closer 10 the Pru,h end The Esn.
uhe
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

PROFITABLE FISHING The EIk,on De-
mocrat states thu, immense quantities Of fish
have been taken This season, by Mr.. A.
Bennett, Of South Camden, N. j., q, Seneca
P"in', on North E.s, River, the property Of
Mr.. james Hssson, Of Elkton. 1t is said TO
have been, go fsr this season, one of the
nos. profitable fisheries on The head waters
of The Chesapeake.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

IFThe next morning appointment at St.
Paul's Chapel. Port Tobacco Parish, will be the
Sunday after Ascension, the Goth of May. The
Service to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. nj.
IPThe Bishop is expected at Christ Church.
Port Tobacco, the fifth Sunday after Easter, the
18th Of May. Service to commence at 10 O'Clock.
A. NJ
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
NEW DRY GOODS

q NJ. PADGETT & co, Port Tobacco, are
-. now offering full and very handsome stock
of
SPRING g. SUMMER DRY GOODS.
which have just been received. 1t is unnecessary
to give the names of all the articles. those who
call to examine the stock scarcely fail to find
mers and buyers generally in this vicinity they
take occasion to express their sincere thanks for
liberal share of custom; and having greatly in
creased their stock this Spring, hope 10 and
merit continuance of the pubfic's favor. Terms
cash. or the usual credit of six months to punctnat
customers
April 26, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
MULES! MULES!

WILL be offered FOR SALE at Port Tobac
w co Court House, on the lst of MAY next.
a fine lot of 3 years old KENTUCKY MULES.
averaging from Is to Is hands high, and we'll pro-
portioned. VIM. DORBACKER.
an &c
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

We are informed tina. some of our Fishe.
ries on The Potomac are now making very
heavy hsuIs Of herring, while others ore
less successful.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

The Commi.tee Of Arrangements Of the
Young Catholics Friend Society Of Wash
ing,on, announce that they have chartered
the Steamer George Washington, for the ex
cursion 10 81. Msry's County, Nd, to cele-
bra,e tho landing Of the pilgrim fathers 81
Maryland. The Steamboat will leave on
Monday evening The 18th Of May, and re.
turn on The following Wednesday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
FOR HIRE.

FOR the balance of the year, SERVANT
IL GIRL, Is years Of age.
apes F. STONE
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

The journsls 10 the West are oil urging
the farmers 10 pu, in abundant crops Of
spring wheat, potatoes, corn, and whssever
may serve a. substitute for wheat. There
will be no supply from les. years crop, end
The farmers need no. fear low prices. The
mex. year will furnish sbundsn, demand 70,
oil .hs, the soil esn produce. !. 10, says the
Philadelphia Ledger, famine snd starvation
prices tina. We have 10 fear, End 90, slu,.
ted market. The dry fall prevented Them
from getting in wbs.. freely, snd they mus,
no, rely upon what the fsr YES. msy pro-
duce 10 mike up for their lack. Let them
cover every spo. they esn occupy with
something the. will do fos the sus.snsnes ol
man OF BEST, OF both.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
b. FERGUSON & co. respectfully call
u the attention of their friends and the public to
their NEW STOCK OF SPRING AND SUM-
MER DRY GOODS Call before buying.
Port Tobacco, April 26, 1885,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

Dr.. Wm. w. DuvslI, Of Prince Georges
county, Nd. lie named as The Known OH
ing candidate for Congress in this district.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
The GROWING CRoYs IN VlReiKIA.-

The ,Richmond Wing ssys:
The whes. fields in the vicinity Of Rich
mond look very we'll q present, giving pro.
mise Of On sbundss, crop. The frui, trees
.rs in full blossom, The buds having rseeiv-
ed no injury from the cold weather, II vc
ne m.v Judge ffcm sRpss'snee:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

GROCERIES and LIQUORS-We have just
VI 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 & Coz
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
ALEXANDRIA, April "a, 1855.

ALEXANDRIA. April "a, 1855.
GRArN.-W heat-We quote red at 235 240
cts; white 240 255 cts.-very small receipts.
Corn.-Sales Of 1000 10000 bushels white
Corn afoat at LOG cts.
Oats at &c cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
NEW
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.

THE undersigned has Just received LARGE
l. AND FULL SUPPLY OF SPRING AND
SUMNER GOODS, comprising every variety
necessary for country store, which he guarantees
to offer as cheap as they can be obtained any
where. Thankful to his friends for past patron
age, he respectfully solicits continuation, and
promises that they shall not be disappointed in
finding cheap goods.
s. w. HI. MCPHERSON.
Pomonkey, April 26, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL &c, 1855.

The Spring Term Of our Circuit Courl
will commence next Monday week, the 7.h
If Nav
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

CIGARS and TOBACCO-A supply Of these
~ articles-verv superior-for sale nv
apes S. M, PADGETT& CO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

TLOTHING-We have lot Of rsadymade
~ Clothing for summer wear, for sale
an S. M. PADGEPT & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
$50 REWARD.
ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, a Negro
IL Man named
ELUAH YOUNG.

He is about feet inches high; "a years of age:
brown complexion; wore a blue or green Jacket:
stout country-made pants, and coarse boots. He
is likely fellow and speaks politely.
A reward of Fifty Dollars will be paid for this
man if delivered at Vaudeville, Charles county,
Md JOHN G.. CAMPBELL
April &c, 1855. -,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

A negro boy sbou. Is years Of oge, be-
longing TO Mr.. John F. S. Higdon, Of this
county, rem off las. week carrying his mos
ier's double bsrrelled gun with him. We
learn from the Alexandra Sentinel that this
boy was pursued by gentleman named
Hs,on near Piscstawsv, and % Mr.. H. ap-
preached him, the negro fred one barrel q,
hin, turs'ius or rt'r 6rtIvr, and men
throwing down the gun made his escs Pc
Having reached the shore opposite Alcxsn-
dris, he stole one Of Capt. Fox's small boats
and crossed over in time TO be arrested by
officer ChIpIey who heard Of him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

TRUITS and CONFECTLONARY-Ju re-
Il ceived fresh supply Of lemons, Oranges,
Figs, Jelly Cakes, &c.
an as S. NJ. PADGETT & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

TALL WHEAr.-We. were shown yester.
dsy TWO lunches Of Wheat, as samples Of
the growing crop Of Mr.. J. FERGUSON Bruce,
Of this county. The TALES. stems Of one OF
The punches measured 3 fee, 3 inches. The
variety, Pennsylvania red. The TALES. Of
The other bunch, which is the blue stem or
M Mediterranean variety, measured 9 fee. 4 IN
ches. This sample was growing upon fal-
lowed land without any manure. Consid-
ering the back wsrdness Of the presen. sea.
son, the growth is remarkable, end we doubt
whether finer samples Of a crop could be
exhibited at this time in either OF the lower
counties. M. Bruce, though . young far
mer, gives promising evidence Of good man
sgemeni.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
CIGARS and SMOKING TOBACCO-a very
~ superior lot for sale by WIN BOSWELL.
apes

LOTHING-Ready-made Summer Clothing
~ White and brown Duck Goats
Brown and check Linen do
Pants and Vests. For sale by
ap IS WIN BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

HOES, PLOWS, sc. Of different kinds for sale
III ap IS by S. M. PADGETT & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

DACON-A prime lot Of Shoulder Bacon fol
ID APPS sale BY WIN BOSWELL
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

rOTTON YARN-A large supply of this ar
~ ticle for sale by S. NJ PADGETT 4 CO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

VXTARES-We have in store for sale . general
w assortment of Glass, Queens, Tin and Hard
wares, S. NJ PADGETT g. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

DOOTS and SHOES
ID Bait. city made Calf Boots
:" Calf Shoes, Oxford ties
Pat. Leather Caters Shoes
Ladies' Kid and Morocco do
Children and Misses Boots and Shoes
Men 3 lined and bound Shoes. variety
Women's Shoes, S to los. For sale by
apps WIN pe'N' T" ttH1s
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

CUTLERY-Superior Pocket and Table Cut-
~ lery-Ra1ors; Rogers & Wostenholms Pen
and Pocket Knives; Butchers and Rogers Razors,
and several other good makes. Particular atten-
ton IS invited to the above, Fo, sale by
spss WIN BOSWELL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25
Little Girl Abandoned In q Railroad Car
Supposed 20 Have been stolen.

From the Philadelphia Pennsylvanian, Jan. 23.l
On the 14th Of November last, Mr.. Aaron Coburn
in this city Of the train from Pttsburg, that female
child about three and half years OF age had been left
In the saloon OF the lades' The child had come
through from Pittsburg under the charge of woman
traced the latter to Boodgoods Hotel where took
into custody and had her and the child both con rcyed
TO the Mayors ONCE. We the party there. The
man rather tall she dressed In dark clothing
and had an exceedingly genteel appearance The child
very healthy looking and plainly though com
fortably clad Both the and child were unmis.
tafaby English
The Mayor questioned the woman, and the substance
Of the story told BY her 20 his Honor, follows
Her name Alice Greener; she was q native Of Eng
land from whence she had in the City of
Philadelphia, and wrecked In that vessel of Cape
hace she subsequently, reached Ptt,burg, whittier she
was bound 10 visit her sister, Jane Watson she had
left Pi'sburg the 18th Of November for the purpose
Of sailing TO england in the City OF Manchester.
The childs name, she said was Mary Ann Watson she
was the daughter Of VIM. and Mary Watson who lived
in Philadelphia william Watson The father. she stated
was laborins man; he had met them at the cars and
taken the child In charge, but subsequently deserted
her This part OF the story absolute falsehood
as was ascersned that no person whatever bad met
The Mayor discharged the woman and he aid 90 di.
rectiDg that the child should be sent Foster Home
in Butonwood street Broad After the arrival OF
the child at this institution IL became evident
laborer's child might be supposed 10 have enjoyed
she frequently told her playmses what fine clothes she
once bad, and At the table she asked for fruits and
other lurures, and more than expressed disap-
poinment at the absence Of dessert On recent oeca
sion come visiters went ~ the institution q private
carriage. The child the latter drive up, nd clap
ping her hands in great glse shouted out ere comes
my mamma In her carriage now viii 90 home ~
These circumstances, and many others render
tain that the child has been well reared and the probe
blhty IL that she has been stolen for object.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25

BROADWAY TTArRR--Th bill Of amusement
namely Cinderella the Little Glass slipper lie an.
nounced for this evening The Pyne opera troupe Is
still attracting large audiences The farce OF Bona
Eide Travellers" concludes the entertainments.
BowERy THKArRE-Three attractive pieces are an
nounced for this evening namelythe comedy OF sFor
tunes Probe, the drama Of "0liver Twist and tn
spectacle drama Of "Nazeppa.u The casts embrace tn
names OF the leading artists OF the theatre.
BrRToss THgAny.-The new American comedy o
Our Set, or the Vacant Consulshp In which Jordan
Burton, Narchant, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Raymond and
Mrs Burton, appear The farce Of Sophia's supper
concludes the amusements
WAIIacx's THyArRE-The new Eve act play called
"NiRht and horoing," IL announced again for th
evening Lester, Brouyham, Blake, Bland Mis-.
Rosa Bennett, Mrs. Conover and Mrs, Cram.r. IN .
farce last evening win conclude the entertain
ments.
MrIRorourAs THzarRK-The grand spectacle OF N
''yirgin Of the SUM- which has been produced In an
style regards scenic effect and cast Of Character
'Cncle Sam" and the Spectre Bridegroom clos. the
entertainments.
AMERICAN Mrsup.--The drama OF the ttRobber' .
Wife, and the couedietta OF '1iying Too Fast are
selected the afternoon and the drs Of 1Rsfa.
and the amusing piece called 'sMiddy Ashore Tom
Crinsie by Mr.. J. n. Soott-sre annou need for the
evening
WooD's xfssTRyis melodies an nouneed for thl.
evening very good besides the burs.que 81 Robert
hakeAirs which IL very amusing. Crowded houses
every night
BucxKS's snsSADHs The new burlesque Of uTuey
OF Lammermoor' IL announced for this evening; also
great variety OF singing and ins,ru mental pieces.
DosAIpsos's OryrA Housx. The company playing NJ
Hope Chapel sonouncs progrs mme Of very amusing
features Tor this svening The "Psnny PostmAnu con.
eludes all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25
Important Legal Decision in Regard ca Pose
Oniee suretles.

The United States Circuit Court sitting at Mobi, Ala
bamA, was engaged last wc-k In the trial % suits
brought by the United states against Charles L. rs
and George ~ stewart, aH aurotss the ofcia bond
Oliver ~ Beers, late postmaster at Mobile 90
cuted the LIST July 1850 and rce.d that "vhsrsAs
Oliver = Beers IL postmaster" &c.
IL appeared In evidence that Beers appointed
Postmaster In April ls4g by tho President during ths
recess OF the senate to hold his once until the
men Of the next session Of the senate that the
men took place thu Joth September 1850 thAtin The
meantime, To- wit on the I'D April 1850, sppoat
ment Of Beers Postmaster made by and with tbs
advice and consent Of the Senate for four years uns
sooner rem,yrd by the President.
The Court Judge Gayle presidng) ruled that the gov
eminent could not Introduce proof any ndissons a.
this defendants that the bond given under tho
appointment and that paroi evidence Tending 10 show
that could be received This ruling Of course brought
up the question whether this bond st oonsisreA
applying TO the new or old appointment. And the Court
decided that II did not apply To tbs new appointnsot
and that consequently this securities not Abs Ter
any default occurring after the date Of the bond Where
upon verdict rendered for the drfsndants-No
hogtster.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25

From the Rochester American, Jan. q
We learn from source supposed 20 be well informed
70 the state in consequence Of the present unsafae
tory condition OF the account OF Mr. Hawks Of the
Loan Commissioners for this county. IL there was
other way OF making up the present deficiency his bail
l. uneerstood 20 be sbundsnty able 10 mest II any
time. But " 10 supposed the assets In the hands Of
sgnses are ,ufeent for the purpose. In order
rect erroneous Impressions proper TO SAY that the
difficulty 20 be the result part Of disagreement
with Wm. Bresk Co brokers with whom he had bust.
ness transactions. We understand that Msssrs J. A
T. Hawks we're indebted 10 Mr. Brock for o. 35s money
osned, and that they deposited security for ihi.
sum, mortgage Of COO which Is considered perfectly
good Subsequently, at the solicitation Of Mr. Breck
Mr. James Hawks, Jr., consented to dspo.it portion
Of the Loan Once money with Brock Co The amount
thus left sad 10 BE- % $50 o. which IL r. undsrood
10 retained 10 pay the Indebtedness Of J. A Hawks
In other words, Breck Co. hold mortgage Of o. 900
stcurty for t3,35s, and then insist upon holding
80 $50 Of cash deposited by Mr. j. Hawks Loan Com
missioner. whether this can be legally done
able TO say The reason presumed 10 be that the
debtedness can be easily cancelled By an imue
diate appropriation 81 the money than BY resort the
original security. II proper however 10 say that the
balance Of the - $50, after paying the debt % r
Hawks, amounting 10 o. liza Bteek Co have decIln~
rsyipg, although Mr. Hawis cheer for that amount
vas presented BY the other Loan ComrnI.sioneY II
alleged further, BY Mr. HAWKS friends tina, had this
smount been pam he would have been prepared 20 ar.
range the entire smount due from him 10 the state
Being deprived Of this he found himself unerpee,sdiy
smtsrs,sed htyopd his present means Of paysnt sna
Therefore placed the Whole matter IN the hand. u a.
ssnses Who VII 90 doubt manage the matter rith pru.
70 believe 10 entirely correct viii aay sn spprehsnson
q loss 70 tbs state, and repc any ssspcon that NJ
Hsvks designed sny wrong 10 far more gnf0rtu "a ~
Tor bio tba "a for DytoSy else concerned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25
United States District Court.
Before Hon. Judge Ingersoll.
DECISIONS IN ADMIRABLY


JAN. 2.-John Lyon a al. rs. the Ship Island CITY dc
libel in this filed to thedamagss which
were accustomed by collision between the lighter Enter
prise and the ship which occurred in the Fast river
the - day Of -, at about 4P NJ The tide was
food, and the wind N T.. or N. 4. by L. The ship
had come through Hell Gate with fair wind, bound 70
this port When about opposite the sectional dock she
taken in tow by the steamboat Tempest TO be
TO her berth, and n tow Of her. the boat being d
rected by the pilot OF the ship and being her arboard
side The lighter, having board cargo Of about 20
barrels Of Iosn had left the foot Of Montague street. In
Brooklyn, bound 10 pier in New York Jefferson
street, TO reach which she compelled 70 tack She
made long stretch which brought about foot
Of Beekman street tackled and stood the river
again and this she did change Just before
the collision took place, when she bore away little 70
avoid II but her peak hsyards caught by the bow
spirit Of the ship and she capsized and her cargo
was lost The respondents say that the ship was not
going ahead at the time OF collision but was backing
but upon this point the evidence con tradictory
Held by the Court That upon the evidence the lighter
vas careened 10 sarboard by the collision and that the
chip was therefore moving ahead That the ship had
the wind free and had also the power Of the
TO direct and control her movements while the lighter
the wind and accordingly the ship according 10
the nautical rules applicable 70 such bound 10
have kept out Of the way Of the lighter and Is therefore
responsible for the collision and the damages which have
been occasioned thereby Decree for hb,lsnts with
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25

Nav PHtsJ or EoEsDr = CHIoRoroHn on
TNt tsHs-A aosas ~ frs Ger We lsArn the fsl-
igving fAs.s st<funr rsssut rybbsry eyr.mlttS o
lizard the - he lssissl ralirosd On Trtssv isss
yslnE isos tbs fer ~. West, a state.
tbofi ffstDss al usA Her bsgrax. vas shs<h a
cr B~fsio. Arr pro~ssins taort ss'snes spss The
geufrsy wotnsB sho 80 fsikgv yas-~nxsr Vim \.
as.gisf dssBs 70 fs<fs ihs tonslss.s ~ ts< v,g NJ
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tks 10 ts<i quis si,snss and snosx cshs, ssxs.
- fssriy offered her pfoiszs her bs,Is "A .r.sil,
sahs, sbish vss ssrsrt1 ass ss~t rs.n sst., t.h.1
nr ms pasFsnt otor u ths vinagrsst- sas b>~.-~
fo.sfaT afsyi~t ~ The lsausses u .ss.s s.bt,e -.
y me- sgsBt vbck " eon'sinsf ssd fell sss~e a.
fsnsinsS 20 his sDeonsetSs, oonsiton fss ssus ,sr.>
az - ffsI.es IRON her sspor Discovered tAss ~.
lad sssh iesb~f ~ bv psrs<, sssvsrs ehseks ks %,
sn'ins q ~. cyds s's,les shs nss lsovn tss 49,
v tts oDfss'sf, snf The rsfoad mn fssss :. A
sisni ssrn 70 TAI. her 70 her sss,as,ion r sssas.
rtne- f@vsbor>s nsv snd ssnxeroas s>b~.s fss tAs
.sbs~y ~ snsrsr*ttne r<rsons ~. rsav.y trslss
lyaeosss NE female sdsts LAD esuss1 ber 1ietn 70
lnnss W. rspo' a ehbrDforn, snd lhas hs1 beg fair
= - peer 80 she p~rp~'Es,sa ,hs rebessy uss~y
esFy VAR otsrsfoaa 70 The st.sn1 ~ takinx bs<xNx-
sS, tHt 81 nsfs ssrt0us bospss Lei every eas
~ es1'cs sN1sf srecufssisg ~. 2gyF>ssk~s - yisu
70 'fsnssss % ths esrs = Ro>is--y l~ose~ Js~ n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25
Supreme Court-Circuit,
Before Hon Judge Morris.
ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT


JAN. 23.-Wtllidm u. Farniss William II. BroUn.
This is action brought against the defendant for
breach Of contract The circumstances, by Mr.. Noyes
and Mr.. G. II. Striker for the plaintiff we're, that in
Nov. ls4o, the plaintiff and defendant entered into
agreement, in writing by which the defendent sold TO
the plaintiff the one half Of two steamboats, to form
line fer the California trade the Pacific side One the
Rhode Island then being repaired for such trade,
and the other the New World, then being built.
Mr. Furniss paid TO Brown, in cash Its equivalent
$50 600, and the balance making in all S55, 000
be paid the completion of the contract by Mr. Brown
The Rhode Island was, it is alleged, trustworthy and
unskifully fitted for sea- and after being out about
four or five days swamped and sunk. The New World,
after being finished and before being delivered to the
plaintiff pursuant TO the agreement, carried of by
Brown his agents and taken to California against the
order Of the plaintiff writ issued for the deten-
ton Of the New World and Deputy Sheriff with his
posse put on board Saturday morning, and Sun.
day morning following, Capt. Wakeman, who command.
ed her steamed up and put TO sea- landing the Sheriff
and his posse at Quarantine. Damsges are claimed by
the plaintiff TO the amount Of 500 900. The st