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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-30
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 80, 1855
CANDIDATES.

CANDIDATES.
For THE STATE AT LARGE,
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
For Lottery Commissioner.
COL. GEORGE GALE,
of Kent County.
For Comptroller of Treasury.
COL. WALTER w. w. BOWIE,
of Prince Georges County.
AMERICAN OR KNoWNOTHING NOMINATIONS
For Lottery Commissioner.
MAJOR DANIEL H. McPHAIL,
of Baltimore City.
For Comptroller of Treasury.
WILLIAM H. PURNELL, esq,
of Worcester County.
For THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
FOR CONGRESS
Independent.
COL. DANIEL JENIFER,
of Charles County.
.Anti. Knop Nothing.
GEN. THOMAS F. BOWIE,
of Prince Georges County.
american or Know Nothing.
DR.. WILLIAM w. WATKINS,
of Howard County,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-30

THE YELLOW FEVER AT NORFOLK
The following letter from Dr.. J John Morris,
Of Baltimore city, who promptly proceeded
10 The scene of distress on the call for med
ical cid las. week, presents q truly sad and
melancholy aspect.
NORFOLK, Saturday, August 25th, 1855.
] arrived here yesterday safely, and went
Immediately 10 work. The statements in
the papers in regard to the epidemic are no,
exaggerated ; on The contrary, they do MOI.
convey q true idea OF the actual condition
Of things. You cannot immsgine more
sad and melancholy spectacle then Norfolk
presents Q, This presen. moment. The
houses and places Of business ere ell closed
two thirds Of the inhabitants fleeing or
Aed-,he streets end marke. places deserted
and gloom, and fear and CONSERVATION
evsry where. Accompanied by Dr.. Thomp-
son, last night, after 10 o'clock, called to
see couple Of patients, and J assure you
that though we passed through the princi-
pal streets we did not NEE, or see single
soul during our journey. Our footsteps
sounded and resounGed ominousI y upon the
psvemenls. Not single ligh. could be
seen IN the houses by which we passed in
deed, j. only needed glimpse in the noon
ligh. Of jeckaIl or vul,ure 10 realize the
picture Of an eastern plague stricken city.
The disease is not aba,lng in the Iess,-
From ell that ] can learn am convinced
,ha. there ere q, leas, 600 down with it,
This, in population now reduced to $780,
is fearful. In the hotel where we ere stop
ping there are ten pe,ien,s-one death took
place last night.
The heat is intense, and the atmosphere
at nigh! is heavily charged with malaria.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-30

SUPPLIES OF BREADsruFFs IN EUROPE.
II appears from recent advices that arrange
men,s have been made TO let out into the
markets Of Western Europe the ls'ge sup
plies Of grsin produced 10 the Russian pro-
vinces and this is 10 be done through Aus
trio, BY Greek and Armenian merchants
A large profit, i. is thought, awaits their
success, as Russian grsin, from the Difficult
ties OF Transportation occssioned by The war,
can be Dough. cheap, and marke, prices Of
Europe are high q. present, though on the
decline. This may limi, some wba, the for
e'gn demand in our ports on the return 10
moderate prices. It remsins to be seen,
however TO what ex,en, Russian wheat can
be ob.sined. As our markets are sustained
IN part from an expected heavy European
demand, oil sdvices respecting the efforts
making to obtain Russian supplies will be
looked for with in,eres,.-Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-30

Communications crowded on, this week,
will be inserted in our next.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-30
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. Is, 1856.

ALEXANDRIA. Aug. IS, 1855.
GRAIN-Wheat-The market continues in an
unsettled state. 81 IS to 81 IS is offered for both
kinds.
Corn-white 85a90.
Oats at 80 a IS cts.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
Our Town.

Up 10 this time, our town still remains in its
usual health. We hear of no sickness what
ever. While the yellow fever Is all around,
carrying death and dismay wherever it goes,
we are blessed with its absence amongst ~. II,
Providentially, It should not visit us this sea-
son, this circumstance, taken In connection
with the reputation for good health which pla.
quemine has hitherto enjoyed, cannot fail to
De generally and favorably regarded, and ad-
vance materially Gas assuredly it willy the in
tefests of our town, the value Of property,
&c, and tend to add greatly to the number of
scholars in the fourishing schools, and the Sc.
minary, which adorn our village.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

UThe editor Of the Democrat has much "a
say about the blood of foreigners ahed here
Sometimes he tries 10 be very pathetic, some.
times smart, and sometimes witty. We have
no doubt that we feel infinitely more true sor-
row for the blood of the Germans and Irish
than he does. In fact we believe that he re.
joices in it-that he at heart exults a. much at
red rain as ever Z farmer did at a shower from
the clouds in q dearth.
But, while the editor has so much to saw Of
foreign blood. he might as well explain WIN
ne has not . word TO say about the natiue blood
OF between twenty and thirty natives. that
stained our streets before a drop of Irish or
German blood began to flow. While he WAKES
pathetic over the blood Of Irish and Germans
slain behind the barbados where thew were
siaughtering. peaceabIe citizens, and whilst he
about the tears Of Irish and German
and orphans, he might as well explain
why he has no more word or thought about
the American blood first copiously shed and the
tears Of American wives and mother, and
daughters than if American blood and tear.
were - little worthy Of account than 60 mnch
1risb whisky or Dutch lager beer, (Louisyiile
Journal, Aug. Is.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01


A correspondent writes, asking If il would
not be good policy on the part Of the police
jury and town authorities, Gin view o the fac,
that the yellow fever is al around us) to pro.
vide some place Of accommodation for INV
and all imported cases that might happen to
get amongst US. from . steamer, or otherwise
We think it would. A house in the suberhs
to DO used as ahospital, would certainly tend
to prevent its spread, while It would be both
hospitab'e and expedient. We hope the mai.
tor will be attended to-a proper house occurred
where all strangers would Be conveyed. who
would assuredIy receive from our physicians.
and from the public spirited young men Of opr
town. every care that could be bestowed or
ne most fo~rtunate-while the ladies' would
nave conveyed to them every delicacy which
'onvn'escents require, or which would be plea
Ing to their taste.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

Vending Back Paupers.--aTbe New York
commissioner Of emigration yesterday direc.
TED that about ashundrsd disabled persons, who
are now depending upon the Board for SUP.
poit, b sent back 70 the ports whence thew
49, Nearly an equal number Of others have
aPp'ssd TO be sent back, but i is not designed
70 pursue this course except in cases where it
is evident the individual nus become 4 per.
manent public charge" 50 says the New
fork Express OF the 10th. In addition to be-
ins ssaooers' assasslns and house burners,
'ae A@sFiesos--as they are gently termed BY
!ae'r a~pponeuts--are becoming oppressors. OF
ne poor! This iss great country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
Cure for the Yellow Fever.

The Mexican method consists in having
the body continually and gently rubbed by at
least two assistants, so that an equable heat
by friction is maintained, while at the same
time sweet oil and lemon juice are administer
ed internally in equal proportion, and as rapidly
as the patient can swallow the dose. Lime
juice is said to be more eff1cacious than that Of
lemons. when it can be procured. In Giaya-
gull it is also usual to apply the lime juice ex-
ternally, the patient being even literally bath
ed in it, when a sufficient quantity Of the fruit
can be obtained.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

That Daguerreolype.-"Do le, me have your
dag"errotype!" asked a dashing Fifth Avenue
belle, lately, of a rather spooneyish youny gen.
tleman, who had been for some months annoy.
ing her with his attentions.
The gentleman was delighted, and in a short
time the lady received the picture. She gave
it TO her servant, and asked
"Would you know that gentleman if be
should call!"
The servant replied in the affirmative.
swell, when he comes tell him | am enoaped,'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
FROM EUROPE.
GREAT BATTLE ON VA.
Russians Defeated.

HALIFAX, August 29.-The Cunard steamship
Canada, from Liverpool, on Saturday, tho 18th
inst, arrived at this port last night.
Her advices from the seat of war are of an i'm
portant character, and are of course one week la.
ter than those by the Pacific at New York.
The BOmbardment Of Sweab0rg.
Accounts of the bombardment Of Sweabor g
represent that the place took fire, and continued
to burn for forty-ive hours. The magazines
stores and projectiles blew up.-About sixty Of
the Allied force were wounded, but none killed
At the latest accounts Swea borg had not surren.
dered.
The Crimea.
The attack on the lines of the Tchernaya, i,
appears, occurred on the 10th instant, and was
made by a force of sixty thousand Russians. The
fight lasted five hours and resulted in a loss TO the
Russians of five thousand killed, and four hundred
prisoners. The Russians were in full retreat.
when the French reserve came up.
Omer Pacha has been ordered to return to the
Crimea with despatch.
Accounts from St. Petersburg state that Gorts-
chakoff has been ordered to burn the fleet If Sc
bastopol falls.
From Asia, we learn that Kars has been com.
ple,ely invested, and all communication with En-
zeroum stopped by the Russians. The Turks
were sending out achievements
The London Post says that unexpected news
may soon be looked for from the Crimea, which
is supposed to refer to the secret expedition al
ready reported as fitting out.
Denmark is reported to have referred to France
respecting the settlement of the Sound Dues ques-
ton with the United States.
The Queen of England was in France, on her
visit to the Emperor and Empress.
Queen Victoria was escorted to Boulogue by
six ships of wal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
A PROPORTION.

The riot at Louisville should be a warning to
all the good men Of our State, to take steps
to prevent any occurrence of a like nature at
the pollsin November. The minds Of men of
opposite parties are becoming every day more
and more embittered against each other-poli"
teal excitement throughout the country is dali
Iy growing more intense. We are confident.
and we assert it boldly, that there is far more
prejudice existing in the minds of those op.
posed TO the American party, than is prevalent
among that party against the Democrats and
Ant-Know Nothings. This is evidenced in
too many ways, to be denied. The Democrats
at a time when thay thought their party TO be
in such power as to control the machinery of
government for many years, suddenly discovers
a new party springing up, composed of the
best of Democrats and Wings, whose principles
and objects are the very soul of patriotism and
national welfare, extending with a popularity
hitherto unprecedented. 1t is the American
party! It commends itself to the head and
heart of every high toned native American
Its spread has become so rapid, that the admin
~istration and old line democrats who hold to-
getbeE their party, are becoming deeply alarmed
for its Tate, and still more, for the power and
patronage which seem departing from it forev-
er. Hence their malignity-their vitupcration
their ruthless and indiscriminate warfare,
aided by the foreign population, upon the A.
merican party. Desperate men, finding their
power and place crumbling from under them,
will resort to desperate efforts to retrieve their
fortunes.
1t behooves Americans, however, to act upon
the defensive in all outbreaks of violence grow.
ing out of party excitement; and as a general
thing, we have no doubt that up 10 this time
they have done so. He who can now hesitate
upon which side to throw the blame of the
Louisville riot, must be a most incomprehensi.
bly, difficult person to getsat truth from the
evidence and the most positive Of facts.
But we are taking rather a long road to get
at the point to which we are aiming.
1t is to be hoped that there will be no rio,ing
--no undue excitement at the polls-in New
Orleans in November, or in any other portion
Of the State. 1t is to be hoped that every good
citizen will use his utmost exer,ions to prevent
brawls and collisions. But who can con.
the passions of men, every day becom-
ing more enfiamed by harsh and bitter politi-
denunciations!
There is, however, a certain way to prevent
rot only any rioting at the polls, but also to
prevent any unusual excitement the next 9Th
# November: Let the Newspapers Of the State
'~esolre, from this time torward, that they ,oiH
lot only publish nothing ed,torially relating to
but that they sciH make no extracts Of a
character, or Of riots, affraye, etc., orig
mating from poluics-and our word for it,
will be no rioting, no bloodshed, and no
extraordinary excitement, even, in our election
, November. Who sanctions the proposition!
are in" for one, if any will accompany us.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

Yellev Fever On Crosse Tete.
we regret to learn that this scourge has ex.
hibited itself on Crosse 'Tets BAYOU. aboui
twenty-five miles nearly due North from this
place, and that . son and daughter of Mr.,
URsr DAleRE, and syoung lady whose name
we did not understand. had fallen victims 10 il,
We sincerely trust that il may extend no far.
ther among our frisnds on the bayou. We
learn that several laborsfs from New Orle.ns
and who passed through This plass % their
way up'in that direction 70 6ud work. had
canped Tor : night Q a Nj. DAIeaxas pssui,sa
and that il was the opinion Of = phyaisias I'll
this place that they hsd Tins conveyed n ska;r
clothes to HI. De rssidenes, The fatal sseds I'll
the epidsmis. |
IS. Since the above VA in typs No lAaral
that The fsssr b spssadIag on The baysa-that
aboat f8san sasssin % have occurred, but wi
10 not know ofmors Deaths than ussntioped.
-L NAEL ~ -E EEEE - -%sH -LZ -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
Death OF John s. Rarr,w.

Death OF John s. Barrow.
Since the foregoing paragraph was in type
vel have boon startled BY learning of the death
of this gentleman. He died . few days since
on his plantation on the M~arangouin, Of yellow
fever. Mr.. BARROW, on Saturday, 18th, address.
sd his fellow.citizens at the Court House, in
Point Cod4es. and we presume he caught the
disease while absent from home. We must
forbear. at present. to dilate upon the virtues
o fthe deceased. He was much bsloved-was
a young man Of bright talents and uncommon
promise-and his sudden demise will cast deep
and sincere regrets. and mournful feelings,
amongst a large circle of relatives, friends and
acquaintances, both in this State and In Ten.
nessee. His wife died about 4 year since.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

We give room to-day to a lengthy letter,
to the Della, giving the particulars of one Of
the great events Of The day-the evacuation Of
Mexico by the Captain Of all the "Greasers,"
with a whole skin and a spocket full of rscks.'
The letter will be found to be well worth the
space il occupies, and is written in a style com-
mensurate with the dignity and sufemn1vy Of
so momentous a matter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

Death Of the Hon. C.. w. Cli0on.-We are
sorry to hear that Hon. C. w. Clifton. of Pointe
CouPee, . candidate for the Senate from the
parishes of West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee
and West Felioiana, went last week to Lobs
delps landing. and while there was attacked
with the feyer. He started for home but was
unable to 60 further than the residence Of Mr..
HUNTER, on Fausse River, where he died ON
wednesday night. MI. CLIFTON was a psntla.
man Of education and talent, and in The Senate.
last session, commanded a great deal Of in3u-
was generally beloved BY ali who
knew him.--B. X. Advocate.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

rive refer our readers to the article in to.
days paper from the New York Express, emit
lied the Louisville Riots-Again," 1t TO- most
truthful and ably written article, the sentiments
of which will find a responsive thob in every
honorable and dispassionate American breast
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
WAixkey PnncA And Raulesnakes.-Tbs

Whiskey Punch And Rautesnakes.-Ths
WISCONSIN journal contains the following
Which is well worth remembering:
ave are informed by DR.. Award, that the
child of Mr.. White. that was bitten hy a rat.
tlesnake last week, has recovered. The rem.
edy used was so simple and aliainable bv
every one that it ought to be generally known.
The hand which was bitten and arm. were on.
vtloped in a p~ouliire Of mois'ened ashes, and
the child make to drink freely OF whiskey
punch s -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
Texas Volunteers,

1t may be interesting to some Of our readers,
says the New Orleans Bulletin, to know that
those persons, or their heirs, who served in the
revolution Of Texas, of 1886, are entitled to a.
bout 1000 acres Of land, within the limits eff
that State, and those who served in any of her
wars since 1886, are entitled to $40 acres.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

The particulars of . most horrible case in
the county prison have just transpired. One
OF the wretched inmates, James Sanford. at
one time q popnlnr member Of a band of ETH.
op'an Serspaders, and who had bsen addicted
to the evils Of intempennce for several years
past, was found on Wednesday in his cell With
the 1esh eaten off to the bone from one Of his
legs ~ veruin! His head also was 10 . condi.
ton Of the most disgusting nature, and it was
found necessary to crop of his hair, with tn,
Wow to sAord the misefsble man repose! Sand.
ford till lies in bis cell and il is impossible to
him. II is thought that he cannot recoy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

rWM the editor Of that excellent journal
thebastrop Advocate. send Us another copy Of
his paper containing the article from JOHN C.
RECORDS, of Falmouth, Ky! 1t is one Of the
best productions, giving reasons for joining the
American party, that we have seen. The ps.
per contrasting il, got accidentally misplaced.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

YeNoU Fever in New Orzeans.-The mum.
her OF Yellow Fever deaths in New Orleans
for the week ending last Sunday, was s57, BE-.
ing a decrease of 81 as compared with tie ore.
vious week. 1t was in the corresponding week
1858 (week before last that the greatest mum.
Der ofdeaths occurred in the city in that mem.
orable year.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

1.-THE foreign news which we publish to-
day, as telsgraphed to the Nwe Orleans papers,
will be found unusually interesting. The star
of the Allies seems again 10 the ascendant.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

Death ofan Editor-The Opelousas Patr;ot
says-"We are panied to hear, from a private
source, of the death of Mr.. A. s. Flower, edi.
tor of the Mansfield Times, who died a few
days since Of yellow fever at the mouth of Red
River, on his return home from New Orleans,
whittier he had been on business connected with
his paper"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

To Prerem Metals Rusting--Melt to,
ge,her three parts of lard to one of rosin, A,
thin coating will preserve Russia iron stoves
and CRATES from rusting in summer, even m
damp situations. The effect is equally good on
brass, copper steel, etc. The same compound
forms an excellent water proof paste for leatb.
er. Boots, when treated with it, will soon af.
ter take the usual polish when BACKED, and the
soles may be saturated with it.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
Difficulties,

We perceive, in circulation, a pamphlet Of
some ten ortwelve pages, from the pen of the
late Principal Of the Seminary in this place,
maintaining his character and position. 1t will
be replied to, we presume, when the public
will have both sides. of the matter presented
before them. Uutil then, Justice demands a
suspension of judgment.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
Found i'm the River.

A dead body was found in the river a few
days since below our landing by two young
men, brought ashore, and delivered over to the
Coroner; was dressed as a Steamboat hand"
had a belt around him and a sheath knife in f.:
but what is most important, VIC learn that he
had two holes in his head, which looked as if
he had been shot.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
Fever at

A letter from Morganza, Point Coupe, re.
ceived in this town yesterday, says: "We are
very much frightened about yellow fever. Col.
Morgan has the pure yellow fever. aud will
not live until night. He has not been from
home at ALL"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
ASSESSOR.

Mr.. Eprron: Please announce the name Of J.
V. BRAUD as a Candidate for Assessor of this
Parish MANY FRIENDS. E
At the request Of his many friends, Mr.. 10.
NJ. TOFFIER, has consented to become
a candidate for Assessor Of the Parish of Iberyiile.
AS MIR. TorriEa designs taking an agricultural
census OF this Parish, it is desirable that he shouR
b. elected Assessor. By announcing him as a caa.
dldate, you would oblige MANY VOTERS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
A Failure.

The Concert, to come of in this place last
Monday evening, proved to be a failure. 1t
looked too dollar. Gus I'VE presume, to engage
the attention or excite the musical spirits of the
community. At all events, our citizens remain-
ed at home, and the enterprising performers
had 70
"Hang up the fiddle and the bow.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

Importation Of guano.-The total ~itnporta.
ton ofgunno into the Uuiled States during
the last seven years ending June 30, 1854, was
32l, os6 tons. The largest importations wers
from Peru, and the smallest from Africa, bejop
only l4s tons. In 1854 the importations Of
guano nearly doubled that Of the preceding
year.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHERIFF.

Mr.. Editor Please announce my name as a
candidate for reelection to the office Of Sheriff Of
this Parish.
Jos. II. ERWIN.
Plaquemine, June 1st, 1855. =
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

Saturday, September !, 1855.
pWe refer our readers to the ADVERTISE
ball, Capt. Orr. She is a safe and reliable
boat, with the best Of accommodations and the
most accommodating of. officers. She takes
the place Of the Capitol, temporarily.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-01

Alcohol was chiefly used, Immediately after
ns discovery, for giving q tinsh to ladies'