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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

THINGS IN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
We take The following items from The Upper
Marlboro papers:
Rain.-Lss, week we we're visited by q
most copIous and refreshing rain, IN which
no. only the vegetable, bu, slso The animal
kingdom seemed 10 rejoice.
The New Jail.-The new Jail in this
village, bull by Messrs. Rawlings and Rey-
nolds, is now completed and occupied. ],
Is nea, and very substantial building Of
s,one-wi,h strong and massive doors and
windows.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

"A few Arabs escaped, and wen. 10 q
short dis,snce 10 obtain wafer. !, was ex.
pected that others would follow Them. end
that The whole body would then submit
This was vain hope. Jus, ae The sun be-
gan 10 quit it's zenith breeze arose. which
blew direcily in The direction Of the entrance
10 the Dhar. The smoke began 10 whirl
and casl into the air, the flames burst forth,
aud were drawn By the current into the ca
'e'ns. Many thought that The Arabs had
fed by some secret issue, or al least they
found q retreat where the Ere could no,
reach .hfm. This state Of uncertainty last
ed sli night.
"At dsybresk company. composed part
" Of artillery and partly Of engineers, re-
eeived orders 10 penetrate into the csves.-
A melancholy silence, broken BY dis,sn,
m"sn., prevailed there. A. the entrance,
the animals, whose heads had been covered
over 10 proven. them from seeing OF making
noise, lay bslf reduced to cinders. Then
we're beheld fearful groups which death had
seized upon. Here q mother had been suf
focsted just as she wse defending her child
against the fury Of bull whose horns she
eiW held, and whom the Gre had s,i1ed Of
the same time.
ITO add TO the horrors Of The scene, the
naked eoIPses poured forth their blood by
the mouth, and by their attitudes s,,es,ed
The dreadful character Of The deaih-s,rusele.
Here, two srouscs, or two lovers, were
locked in each others arms. Newborn
children Icy smongs. The chests and the
provisions, add in other places were con-
cesIed in The garments Of the mothers. IN
fine, scattered in every direction, were to be
seen mu,ils,ed masses Of human flesh, tram.
pled under foo. during The struggle Of the
night. and forming altogether scr. Of hu-
snsn Isgoui." s4
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

PREDICTIONS OF PEAcs.-Ths private
letters by the Africa express The opinion
that peace 10 at hand. A leading su,hori,y
10 Paris states that the new propositions Of
Auslris, made With the assent Of Russia,
have been already agreed 10 by England end
France. This i', however, probably pre-.
mature. One or two prominen, London
bankers predic. peace in 80 OF 60 days. ],
should be remembered, however, that these
predictions Of peace have heretofore been
quite a. confidently made, and the, The 70.
suli has shown them to be founded rather
upon the wishes Of those making them than
on any reliable grounds. :s
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
DIARRHEA CORDIAL AND CHOLERA

nIARRHEA CORDIAL AND CHOLERA
~ REMEDY.-This is speedy and eficacous
Asiatic Cholera, Summer Complaint, Cole, Fhtu-
lency, &C. The unparalleled success which has
everywhere attended the introduction of this.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 effectual trial
of several years, safely say that there is
remedy presented TO, the public SO decidedly ener-
getic and curative, for thedseases mentioned, as
this compounded as it is Of substances celebrated
for their peculiar efficacy.
The Diarrhea Cordial and Cholera Remedy -
neatly put up in square panelled bottles with name
blown in the glass. All persons desiring a supply
can rely upon prompt execu,ionaof their orders.
Retail price 25scts. erbotte. To retail dealers,
So per dozen. PEEL s. STEVENS,
je IA. ss.K King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
GENERAL pELLfssfER. ?,

The officer who has Sci ul kne n,ly lives
ted with the command Of the French army
before sevss.opot sssne8 ffss claim u ,hs,
distinction stou. iep yssrs sincss 20 Africa,
bv On exploit, which N~Ilf A,reSer< cover his
name with infamy. He sufIoca,ed some
three hundred men, women end children Of
one Of the Arab tribes in cave because he
was unable TO mske them surrender TO his
arms. We copy from the Pantheon Popu
1aire, Of Paris, the following rather spolo-
Reiic account Of this sffsir -
s''rhe cave had only two entrances, one
above the other, to which On inclosed foot
path led. Accompany Of Rrensdiers received
orders 10 follow this difficult, route, and 10
srrive - soon a. possible at the re,res, Of
the Ksbyles; but the latter had the sdvsn-
ssge Of firing with a certainty Of killing ;he
men engaged in this species Of ravine. j.
was found necessary 10 abandon the attack
in front.
IAN investment Of the place was then
thought. Of. Femme would probably have
compelled The Ouled Rhias 10 submit; bu,
Colonel Peliissier " as in . hurry 10 join
his colleague. On tho other hand, there
we're no, troops sufficient to take up per.
msnen, encsmpmen, on these mountains,
where an instruction nigh, snnihila,e the
co1umo; in short, a siege was not in con-
formi,y with the Colonel's Instructions
lie had directions, at any price. to destroy
The prestige attached 10 the retreats Of the
Ksniars.
"An internal ides, borrowed, unfortunate
ly, either from our civil wars or from the
wars Of The Spsniards ia Americs, had been
indicated a. on extreme measure BY the
Governor. General. !. was 10 ,errify the
Ksbyles BY threatening TO suffoca!e them in
their caves by FIRE. !. was though! Tho. in
presence Of such q menance ell resistance
would cesre. After succeeding, though moi
Without, q good deal Of difficulty, in placing
himself in communication with the defend
ers OF the cavern, Colonel PelIissier threw
on. the threat suggested by Marshal Bu-
Reaud. The Arabs laughed at il, and one
al The French fsgs Of truce was even killed
by them. .:......
ga commencement Of The project was
made, in the idea thu, their indifference on
IS arose from the certainty which they en-.
ser,sined that the threat would not be put
IN execution. Heaps Of dry wood and strs W
were thrown from the tops Of the Kan.srs
in from, Of the caves. The KsbyIes re-
moved Them, according ss they were flung
down, but The Ere Of The French having
driven them back into the caves, these com.
busiibles sficr q while made a vast heap, 10
which i, nov only remained to apply the
FIRE. No signs Of surrender on the par. o.
The Arabs having been made, fire was q
iength thrown on The pile. As If it did no
wish to associs,e iteeif with the horrors o
This human buichery, i. long refused ,r
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
From the Baltimore American of Tuesday.
THE AMERICAN CONVENTION.

The secrecy with which the delibers,ions
Of this Convention are conducted seems TO
defy scrutiny, and though the New York
papers have On abundance Of speculation
upon the subject, thew contain but little thu,
is reliable. The papers Of Philadelphia
mske no attempt to penetrate the mystery.
The committee on q plsfo'm Of principles
were expected to report Yesterday, bot I'M
I'll i, j. definitely acted upon by the Con-
ven,ion we shall have nothing but romo'
in regard to it. M. Bsr,le", Of Kentucky,
" no hos been elected Presiden, Of The Com
ven,ion and of The order throughout the u.
States, is an old Jackson Democrat and Q
thorough going U"ion man. His election
over Barker, Of New York, is looked upon
ss q rebuke Of the clique who by ssublime
ef1or. of impudence have connected the
name Of George Law with the Presidency
Of The Republic. Among those mentioned
as likely to be prominent candidates for the
nomination Of The party for the Presidency
sre MiIlsrd Fillmore, Of New York, Gar'e',
Davis, Of Ken,uckv, John J, Crit'enden, o'
Ken,ucky, M. P. Gentry, Of Tennessee, Ii
w. H,lliard, Of Alabama, and Edward Bates
Of Missouri.
The following points are given by the
| Organ Of yesterday, as forming the sub
stance of q series Of resolutions offered b,
Mr.. Ellis, q member Of the Commi'tee or
.'.he pls,form," and adopted by majority
Of The commune. These resolutions, j
will be seen, se.,le highly important ques
ton ss nothing could be more national ant
conservative Than the spirit which they EN-
body, w presume that they will meet with e
quail favor 10 The convention. The South ca,
ask no more, willis, the North csnno, pro
pe,lv refuse 10 recognise these principles.
One Of these resolutions pledge the A
meriesn party 10 preserve the American
Union, and to pro,ec. The rights Of the sew
ersl Ss,es ss recognised by The Uni!ed Stale
Constitution.
Another Of The resolutions declares ihs
the general government, shall not in,eIfe'
with The peculiar institutions, or with III
exclusive rights. Of any portion of the pee
: pie who are under The projection Of III
, Federal Constitution.
Another resolution declares that ,her
shall be no agitation in or out of Congres
by the American party Of the question {
African slavery, bu. tina. ell questions 81
per.ainng thereto are to be left where tt
!, trainers Of the Federal Con Institution lief, the q
:, (, to be decided by the people who inhabl' 1t
localities where slavery exists, and to tt
courts which have jurisdiction Of such i
;, cali,ies.
The other resolution adopted declsr
:. Tho. The laws of Congress shall be enforce
until pronounced null and void by the (e
eral judiciary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

THE PURCHASE OF CuBA.-Tbe WISH
inpton Union denies that Mr.. Soule wssau-
,ho,ised to make On offer for The purchase
Of Cuba, but sffirms tina. he was empower
ed 10 recommend the Spanish eovernnen,
to acknowledge The independence Of Cha,
on the properly holders Of the island paw
ing into the treasury Of Spain q fsir eqGvs.
lent for the pecunisry sacrifice the molhe,
country would mske.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
THE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, June II, 1855.
FLoUR.-The market to-day was quiet, buyers
not much disposed to operate except at reduc-
ton. Holders of Howard Street brands were
asking $40 81 on Change, without being able to
find purchasers. Sales of 500 City Mills at $40
62 per Dbl, with only moderate supply. The
tendency Of prices is in favor Of buyers.
GRAIN Wheat-The supply is very moderate.
Only about 1000 bushels offered on Change, and
small sales Of good to prime white at $50 26O
cts, red at $50 259 cts. per busbel.
Cor1,.-Demand to-day less active, and prices
have given way somewhat. About 5000 bushels
offered, and sales Of white at 104 LOG cts and
few sales of very choice white at the opening OF
Change at l08 cts. per bushel This price, how.
ever, could not have been obtained at the close
Oats-Sales Of Maryland and Virginia at 65a67
cts. per bushel.
From the American of Saturday last]
ToBAcCo.-The same active demand that we
have noticed since the opening of the market in
the spring still continues to prevail among ship
pers of Tobacco, and prices are now considered
quite as high as it is possible for the article to
bear The sales of Maryland comprise almost
every hogshead Inspected. and all descriptions are
purchased promptly at the full advanced rates OF
last week, which we continue. We quote
Frosted and inferior Maryland IS; sound COM
mon S6.25 $50; good common to middling, lea
fly, sc. 75aS7.50 and good to fine brown at 81 5Oa
$50.
The inspections of the week are 539 hhds.
Maryland; GAS h!ds. Ohio; Is hhds Kentucky
and l hhds. VIrginia-total sol hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

The following are the l.,est telegraph
dispatches respecting the doings of the A.
5a!36zs Ns@ Yoit Herald and
Tribune have the majority snd minority re.
solutions reported bv the Platform Com.
mi,,ee at the Know N o,hinp Conven,ion.-
The former, according 10 The Tribune, de-
clare ,hst The Know Nothing party is no,
responsible for pas. legislation, but .hs. j. il
The imperative duty Of Know No,hings Ia
inIerpose for the purpose Of giving peace IN
the country and perpe,ui'y TO the American
Union.
As there is no dishonor in submitting ia
law, the National Council deems i. the bes,
guarantee for peace 10 sbije by existing
laws. The second resolution declares ihsl
Congress has no RICH. 10 legisla.e upon
slavery, or 10 exclude sny slave State from
admission into the Union and inter ference
with the existence Of slavery in the District
Of Columbis, or in the territories, would be
violation Of the compsc. by which Mary
land cejed the Dc,ricl to The United States,
and breach Of national faith.
The minority resolu,ion declares the re-
pea! Of The Missouri Compromise to have
been on infrac.ion Of the pi'gh'ed faith, and
should be restored and if that fs,l, Coz
gress should refuse 10 ADM. any State .ole-
rating sl.very, which shall be framed out ri
any portion Of The territory from which sls-
very was excluded by compromise.
THE KNow.NorHING CONTENTION
Philadelphia, June IA repor. prevailed
here this afternoon that portion Of the
members Of the American Convention he'd
seeded, and thu. there was q prospcc, Of
The body breaking up in . row, bu. the re.
port was entirely false. Tho slavery de-
bate was moi resumed, and the Convention
was engaged in the discussion Of the ns,u-
falizs,ion laws, pending which the pls.fo, N
committee made final report, which was
laid upon the table to come up when The
naturalization matter 10 settled. The Con-
ven,ion is in session this evening.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

'th6ffi,ies in New oiK are siir1 ia lie dark
as TO the Whereabouts of Col. Kinney.
There is . rumor that he has sailed with Q
portion Of his expedition for San Domingo;
and another rep"r. has i, The, he Is off for
Nicaragua, to join the 6llibuslers from CAL
,fnrnia under "Psesiden." Walker. His
bail was only $1,000, which, Of course is
forfeited. a-gs-. .. -..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The Democratic
State Central Committee recommend The
holding Of Stale Convention in the city Of
Baltimore on Thursday The 18th Of August,
for the purpose Of nominating for the off
ces o: State Comptroller and Lottery Com
missioner, .......#
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

NEW SUPPLY OF GUANo.-We find in
our foreign files. says the Baltimore .4meri-
can. ,hs, in The British House Of Commons,
the Ministry in reply to an inquiry said 'hs'
q despatch hai recently been received by
The Board of Trade from The Foreign office,
giving an sccoun. OF the discovery Of a vol.
liable deposi. Of guano in The nelghSorhood
of The Sandwich Islands.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

ExrEcroRAr1oN is most important object to be
attained in all attempts to cure diseases OF the
lasas The GaBBSRb U Hh! A rd is 81 a qqlssf
existing in the air passages irritating the men,
brane, and expectoration gives great relief
Guinn's Wild Cherry Pectoral possesses this de-
sirable quality, throwing off the diseased and NOR
bid matter, afording and comfort to the pa
tient. See advertisement.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

Oua PopuLA1IoN.-According to s,ate-
men, in the Washington Union, the increase
Of the population OF the United States, f'om
1890 to 1860, wi.hou, immigration, sunoun'
ted to 1854 ,423 souls.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

The Democratic State Committee Of New
York, Of the Hard She'll division, have su-
shorizsd the calling of . S,s.s Convention
for the nomination Of candidates for the
Stale Offices. They seem to have no in,en-
ton Of foregoing their opposition to the ADJ
minisRstiop,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

MOVEMENTS IN THE BALTIc.-Accord-
ing to the advices by The Africa, the Empe-
ror of Russia evidently con,empla,es seri-
GUS work in the Billie, and is preparing for
a vigorous defence. fle had ordered all The
Russian ships Of war OF Crons,adt to be
sunk, excep, eight ships of The line. This
policy is similar TO that adopted al Ssvas.o
pol, only on larger scsie. A sea, fight ii
appears is disiasteful TO The Russisns. All
The fortified hsrbors in the Gulf Of Finland
have been placed in q state Of siege. The
allied fleets were rapidly approaching to-
wards Revel. Helsingfors. Crons.ad., and
The capital. Blu. it is probable the. Cron-
s,ad., and therefore 81. Petersburg, will as
las. year, be found impregnable.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
CoNCENTRATED. ESSENCE OF JAMAI->

~ CA GINGER, popular remedy, which is
highly useful Stomachio and: Cordial. In
cases Of Flatulency, ordinary Diarrhaa. ncipient
Cholera, Cholera Morbus, and ali cases of prostra-
ton of the digestive functions, it will be found par
ticularly senviceabie. This Essence is warranted
to possess in concentrated form all the valuable
properties Of the Jamaica Ginger, ano s free from
all irritating Other properties Of injurious ten
dency. To persons recovering, from Eaver, or 9TH
Diseases it is recommended as a tonie, and will
prove most pleasant restorative, rendering It
highly valuable in domestic practice. During the
summer months, when the system besomes laRguid
or depressed, or from exposure to the heat of the
sun, few drops, added to tumbIer Of water, will
make it healthful and refreshing drink, at the
same time correcting the bad effects of cold water,
when used too freely. Prepared by a.
PEEL & STEVENS, Wholesale Druggists.
jel4 80 King street, Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

Communications twenty-five
cen. pieces are in circulation. They ere
dated 1853. and executed with tolerable
nes.ness, but quite light, and thus readily
detected by one who is in the habit Of hand
ling coin.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

LARGE SALES OF Wharf.-The Freder.
icksburg, w., Herald learns thu. contracts
have already been made in tbs. place 70,
some 10000 bushels Of new wbes,H $500
per bushel.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
NOTICE.,

TlHE County Commissioners for Charles Coun-
i ty. will meet at their Office in Port Tobacco.
on TUESDAY, the 18th instant, for the purpose
of appointing Collectors for the present year.
By order,
R. E. BATEMAN, Clerk.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

The New Orleans papers Of The lst inst.
utter hearty rejoicings over the first coPious
rain that had fallen there for more than
two months.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

LAND WARRANTs.-The moveMen., in
lsnd warrants is increasing, this being . bu-
sy time in making locations on new lsnls.
A large quantity is now in The market, ow-
ing to the recen, large issues BY the govern
meni. Thompson's New York Reporter
SAYS the buying price in The street is ST. OF,
and selling 81 10 per scre. The newIwar-
rants are 80, 100 and 100 acres.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

The correspondence published in the Bal
,imore Sun Of Tuesday last, dated q, Up.
per Marlboro on the 9Th inst. Stating The, ,
FIRE hsd destroyed Richardson's Hotel and
stables, &c., in the village, is hoax, as W.
are very glad 10 learn from q gentleman d.
rec, from Marlboro since The occurrence i!
said 10 have taken place. !. was doubtless
orig ina,ed by some idle fellow Of the villsge
who nigh. have been better employed will
pick axe end shovel making hole in which
10 bury himself, as a nuisance.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.

THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE IA, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
THE WASHINGTON ELEcrIoN.- Tn

Washington Star says
Some twelve suits were commenced on
Tuesday las. by persons deprived Of their
rights ss citizens Of Washington on The pre-.
vious Monday ., the polls, by .he Commits
sioners Of the Elections. We understand
,hs. some TWO hundred and ninety more
such suits are about 10 be Instituted.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

JOINT WoRM-We learn that the Join.
Worm, which has been so destructive to
whes, crops in Virginia this season, hes
made its appearance in some sections of,his
county. So far, however, the traces Of this
destroyer sre but slightly visible, bu. i. il
feared it's ravages next year will be more
general
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
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
anv discripton of HARNESS, BRIDES, COL
LARS, SADDLES, sc. He
&M-EA will execute his work well and
krdIRRezSSSMA sell as low as the same quality OF
can pe bought elsewhere.
Thankful for the patronage he
has received from the citizens of Charles he hopes
by constant attention to business to deserve con-
tinuance of the same. Terms, cash.
ie 14-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
M A r. RI E ID ,

On the 18th instant. by the Rev. JOHN WILEY,
Mr.. JOHN A. BURCH and Miss MARY w.
CARTWRlGHT-all Of this county.
nSGOOD's INDIA CHOLAGOGUE.- "A
~ specific remedy for Fever and Ague.
For sale by PEEL & STEVENS,
jel4 No. SO King street, Alexandra, Va
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
ALEXANDRIA. lime II. IA!

ALEXANDR1A. June IT, 100.
GRAIN.-Wheat is dull Small sales of red at
$50 240 cts; white 240 PAS cts,
Corr,.-Corn is in good demand, with moderate
supplies. We quote white and mixed at LOG a
l08 cts; no yellow offering.
Oats.-Sales of Oats at &c a 60 cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14
POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT CO..

= an Capt. SAMUEL BAKER,
GRf9er Will leave Washington Nst e o.
clock, a. M, and Alexandra at
On TUESDAY MORNINGS for Mattox Cur
rioman, L. Machodoc, Piney Point, Kins ale, and
Cone. ..-s = 6
Wicomico, Leonardtown, Pney Point, st. Mary's
and Cone. -.
On WEDNESDAY (returning) leave Cone at
o'clock, a. m, 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.
IECalling at the usual landings on the river
when the signals are made.
By order of the Board, .t--
ie 14-tf JAS. P. SMITH, President.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

ling coin.