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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
PIIRlIC SALE.

TIME subscriber intending to remove from the
il county. will offer at public sale, at his pre-
sent residence, Myrtle Grove, on WEDNESDAY,
the 18th day of APRIL, If fair and if not, the
next fair day thereafter, all his
Horses, Oren, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs. Hay.
Blade Prorender and Farming Utensils
of every description; and ell his House.
hold Furniture. consisting in par. Of 9
pairs Of large Mirrors, a Mahogany So
ia. and sets Of Mahogany Chairs and
firm Chairs, an Extension Dining Table
and several other Tables of various styles,
Secretary Pedestal, Sideboards, Beau
reaus, Bedsteads, Mattresses (hair. Cur
tains and Curtain Failures, a Piano, and
many Other articles requisite for use and
comfort, all in good condition and some
nearly new; also Q double Carriage acih
set Of Harness nearly meav. aud Bug
gy Nth double set Of Harness in good
condition.
TERMS OF SALE : For all sums allowed ten dol
lars credit of six months, with approved securi-
ty, will be given; for sums of the above amount
or under the cash will be required.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ
ga Stallion and Seed Oats can be had
at private sale.
HENRY S. MITCHELL.
NH 22-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
In the Circuit Court for Charles County,

In the Circuit Court for Charles County,
siiing as Court of Equity.
ORDERED. That the sale made and reported
~ by John E. Turner, Trustee for the sale of
the real estate of Oswell Gibbons, deceased, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown or before the first day
of May next; provided copy of this order be IN
serted IN the Port Tobacco Times, once IN each
of three successive weeks before the first day of
May next.
The report states the amount of sale to be $500.
PETER w. GRAIN,
December 9th, 1854.
True copy-Test: JOSEPH STEWART, Clerk
NH % of G.. G.. for Charles County.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NEW CHEAP STORE.

NTEYENBERG, WILLIAM & CO., have
1Vl opened large and elegant stock of DRY,
FANCY and MILLINERY GOODS, which is
carefully selected Of the best manufacturers and
importing houses in the country. They call the
attention of the public, and the friends and custo-
mers of the late firm of Meyenberg s. Bros, both
in wholesale and retail, in particular. to their
stock of FLOWERS, BONNETS, and MILL
merry GOODS, in general, the largest which
has ever been offered in this market. Call and
examine.
gJCountry Merchants will do well by calling
before purchasing elsewhere.
Sarepta Hall, King street, the old stand of
Messrs. Cowne & Burch. NH 49,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
PEEL & STEVENS,
WHOLESaLE DRUG GISTS.
No. 80 King Street,

ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
\ RE now receiving from the importers and
IA manufacturers one of of the largest stocks of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRUGs, CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, Ons, VARNIsHEs, DYE STUFFs, WINDOW
GLASS, PUTTY, GLASSWARE, INSTRUMENTS, PER-
FUMERY, FANCY SOAR, Brushes, &c., ever offered
in this market. Having selected their goods care
fully, they prepared and determined to compete
with any market, and having been literally patron
sed by those who have heretofore bought in north
ern markets, they feel confident in saying that deal
will find it to their interest to call and examine
their stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
They keep constantly on hand all genuine Pa
TENT MEDICINES, at the Proprietors' prices
Wholesale Agents for HENRY's INvIeoRArING
CORDIAL, and Propretors of GUINN's CELEBRATED
WILD CHERRY PEcToRAL.
Orders promptly attended to. NH Is
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05

A NO.f NOIlCE. - i ne
~ undersigned having entered into Co-part-
nership, under the firm of w. A. & w. w.
PADGETT for the purpose of doing PRO-
DUCE COMMISSION AND GROCERY BUSI-
NESS, have taken WAREHOUSE No. II, COM
MERGE STREET, End door ADORE Pratt, where they
will constantly keep on hand a carefully selected
stock of GROCERIES, which will be sold at
such prices and on such terms as cannot fail to
please. They therefore invite their friends and
the public generally to give them a call.
They beg leave to say that all Tobacco, Grain
and other Produce committed to their care, will
have their prompt and dilgent attention. and no
pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction.
No commission will be charged on articles order
ed in their line and GUANO will be furnished
for cash at one dollar per ton over the price of
the Agent of the Peruvian Government, with the
usual expenses thereon.
They hope by strict attention to business to
merit share Of the public patronage.
w. A. PADGETT,
w. w. PADGETT.
BALTIMORE, Feb. l, 1855. [feb8 PM
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NOTICE..

BOUNTY LAND AGENCY.-By late Law
~ of Congress, all who served as officers or SOL
diers in any Ut the wars of the country since 1890
their widows or minor children, being entitled to
100 acres of Bounty Land. or to many acres less
as any may have heretofore received and as |
have successfully prosecuted the claims of con-
siderable number, and am engaged in prose-
cutting the claims of many others, would respect
fully offer my services to the public in that agency
on reasonable terms. | may be seen in Port To
bacco on Saturday of each week, or may be COM
munlcated with through the Postoffce, Port To-
bacco. VIM, c. BARNES
NH l5-2m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
BOUNTY LAND

A ND PENSION CLAIM AGENCY.-The
IA undersigned, assisted by a gentleman in Wash
ington engaged in one of the Departments and of
much experience, will attend to the collection of
Pension and Bounty Land Claims under the Act of
Congress, passed March 1855, or any former act.
All officers, musicians, and privates, whether of
regulars, volunteers or militia, who served in any
war in which the United States engaged, are
entitled to Land Warrants for l60 acres of land
Those who have already received, through me or
others, their 40 or so warrants can now get
the balance. Widows and minor children are also
entitled to l60 acres No charge made or expense
incurred until warrant is obtained.
The highest cash prices paid for Land Warrants.
Apply in person, or by letter directed to
w. A. POSEY,
NH I5-tf Aliens Fresh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE undersigned have formed Copartnership,
Il under the firm of TOWNSHEND & PER-
RE, for the purpose Of conducting
Produce and General COmmissIG N
Business,
At No. 80 LIGHT STREET WHARF, SECOND
FLOOR, and respectfully solicit your patronage.
The Senior partner, T. G. Townshend, having
for many years been engaged in house doing such
business is thereby qualified for it, and R. W. Per-
RE, having been practical Farmer and Planter, is
also well qualified to attend to the interest of those
who may consign to US.
We will take especial pains in selecting goods
which may be ordered of US, and give personal at
tention t. the INSPECTION OF TOBACCO, and SELL
ING OF PRODUCE GENERALLY. Try u.s.
T. G. TOWNSHEND,
RINALDO w. PERRlE.
Baltimore, Jan. l, 1855. [feb15 -6m]
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
SHERIFFALTY.

Mr. WELLS: You will please present the name
of HEZEKlAH WILLIAMS, of Bryantown dis
trict as suitable candidate for the next Sheriff
atty of Charles county. He will be cheerfully
supported by large number of friends through
out the county. BRYANToWN..
NH 29-tf
Fslloao- Citizens Of Charles County:
At the solicitation of friends, | most respect
the next Sheriffaty, and most respectfully ask
your sufrages. NATHANIEL HALEY.
jan Aft
Mr.. WELLS:
Please announce GEORGE w. SMITH as a
Candidate for the next Sherifalty Of this county.
dec este MANY VoTERs
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
REMOVAL.

q AMUEL M. PADGETT & CO. has removed
- to the store-room formerly occupied by Mr.. L..
Weeks, in front of the Court House. The room
has been enlarged and very much improved, and
being now ready to display their large stock of
Goods, they invite their customers and the public
generally to give them a call. Their terms are
cash, or a credit of six months to punctual custom
ers. Jan
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NOTICE..

61HE young, large and sure JACK bought by
Il me from q. G. Robey, Esq, near Piscata-
way, will stand the ensuing season at the Burnt
store on Mondays and Tuesdays; near Mr..
Aquila Turner's, on Wednesdays; at Beantown,
on Thursdays and Fridays; and at my Mill, on
Saturdays. He will stand at SO, but Sc will be
received in full, if paid by lst September and IS
cents to the Groom. The season to begin 25th
March and end 25th June
ALFRED w. GARDINER.
March %. IS55-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scrber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md letters of Administration on
the personal estate of EDWARD R. PYE, late OF
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned to exhl-
bit the same, with the vouches thereof, to the Regis
ter of Wills, on or before the 5th day of October
next They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit Of said deceaseds estate.
Given under my hand this Sd day of April, 1855.
CHARLES HI. PYE, Admir-
ap5 of Edward X. Pye
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

T1HIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
ofCharles County, Maryland. letters of Adminlstra
ton on the personal estate of WILLIAM J. RICHARD
SON, late of said county, deceased All persons hav
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same to the Register of Wills,
properly authenticated, or before the 9Th day. of
October next. They may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said deceaseds estate.
Given under my hand this Sd day of April, 1855.
WILLIAM CUTTINGS, Admir-
ap of VIM. J. Richardson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
A FARM FOR SALE.

INTENDING to change my residence, offer
Il for sale the Farm on which | now reside, near
Aliens Fresh. This Farm contains about
400 ACRES,
and is in high state of Improvement and cultiva-
ton. There three hundred and fifty acres of
arabic land, portion of which is in timothy and
clover, and portion in wheat, and another por-
tion in of preparation for corn. 1t is we'll
inclosed, with good and new external and internal
fences, and has on it all necessary BUILDINGS
for convenience and comfort, all new and in good
order. The supply of good water is abundant and
the healthiness of the situation remarkable if not
unequalled in the county. There are about fifty
acres in beautiful growth of OAK WOOD
within quorter of mile of the dwelling. The
regular steamboat landing at Pope's Creek is dis
tant only about two miles, affording every desira-
BILE facility for shipping and travel Possession
can be had Immediately.
WIN. d. MERRICK.
March Is, 1s55-5t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05

GARDEN SEEDING have now and will
VI keep constantly on hand large supply Of
FRESH GARDEN SEED of all kinds and vari-
cites, which we warrant fresh and genuine.
For sale, in quantities to suit purchasers, upon
moderate terms. PEEL & STEVENS,
feb % 80 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
$500 REWARD.

D ANYWAY from Mr.. Joshua c. Higgins, liv-
IL ing near Betsville, Prince Georges county.
on Wednesday, 26th July, my Negro Boy named
.ALOYSfUS,
between II and Is years old. He is very black;
has thick lips, and dull countenance; shows
great deal of the white Of the eye; has no par
tieular mark except cut lately received by an
axe on one foot. The above reward will be given
if brought to me, secured in Jail so | may get
hlm. JAMES r. BRENT,
feb S-tf near Beltsyie.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
BOUNTY LAND.

TIOSE officers, soldiers sailors, marines, clerks,
Il Indians, chaplains, wagon masters, teamsters,
landsmen (or their widows or minor children, who
have not received full $50 acres. and have served
ii days in ANY WAR since 1870, will have their
warrants promptly obtained and RENTED by ad-
dressing JOHN A. FRASER,
Bounty Land, Real Estate and Pension Agent.
Office on It'll, between D and f streets, Opposite
Odd Fellows Hall,) WASHINGTON, D. G.
NH 22-6m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
LOOK HERE!

MORE BOUNTY LAND to all who served
lFA IA days in any war since 1870, either off,
GERS soldiers, sailors, marines, landsmen chaplans,
clerks, Indians, wagon masters eamsters, Cor their
widows minor children,) who have not yet re-
ceived full 100 acres, will do well to write, post
paid, or call on LLOYD & CO., opposite the Trea-
sury, 18th Street, Claim Agents, and their warrants
will be sent to them, and charge until obtained.
Washington, D. c.. March Is, 1855-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
FelLoac- Citizens of Charles Coatntu
FOR CONSTABLES.

Mr.. Wells ,-Please to announce JAMES
GARRETT as candidate for Constable in the
first election district of Charles county.
NH MANY VOTERS.
respectfully announce myself as a candidate
for Constable in the third election district Of
Charles county. If elected will endeavor faith
fully and promptly to discharge the duties of the
office. (feb 15-te) PETER D. TUBMAN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
UNDERTAKEN.

THE subscriber takes this method to inform
i the public that he will attend Funerals and
furnish COFFINS at the shortest notice, at either
of his workshops, one of which is at his own re-
sidence 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. He has on hand ample supply of
materials of almost every description necessary.
His charges will be moderate.
au loft. HEZEklAH E. W1LLETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NOTICE..

WAS taken up sometime last fall, as an Es-
w tray trespassing upon my enclosures, a
"a, small red COW, with the following
h.1MNTsNA marks upon her underbt and split
4e~SSx on the left ear, and swallow-fork on
e&.Aseaaazz -. the right ear. The owner of this
Cow is requested to come forward, prove proper
ty, pay charges and take her away.
NH 29-3t JOSEPH STONE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NOTICE..

DERSONS indebted to us for Lumber, are re-
L quested to call and settle their bills ito date
We advertise to sell for Cash. not to pay when you
please.
Persons whose bills are not paid by the lst of
June, may expect new terms.
FERGUSON s. BATEMAN.
April 5, 1855
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
FOR CONGRESS.

I5We are authorized to announce Colonel
DANIEL JENIFER, candidate for the next
Congress, from the Sixth Election District Of
Maryland. embracing the counties of ST. Mary s,
Charles, Prince Georges, Calvert, Anne Arundel,
Montgomery and Howard. t.,.. ..4..
NH 22-3t.
1.-THE papers of this Congressional District will
copy.l
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
FOR ROAD SUPERVISORS.

| We are authorized to announce GEORGE r.
SIMMONS as candidate for Road Supervisor
| of the first district NH 29-tf
We are authorized to announce MI. JAMES
w. T. SIMPSON, as a candidate for Road Su
pervisor for the second election district
NH 16-1m*
We are authorized to announce MIR. VIM E.
DEMENT,, Of the third election district, as a
candidate for Road Supervisor for that district
| NH ST
We are authorized to announce Mr.. CHARLES
H. OLIVER as candidate for Road Supervisor
for the second district. mhltf
At the solicitation of friends, most respectful
Iy announce myself to the voters Of the third cleo
ton district of Charles county, candidate for
the office of Road Supervisor, and ask their suf-
RACES. GEORGE X. PADGETT.
feb eft
| Mr.. WELLs,-Please to announce BENJAMIN
SWAMI as candidate for Road Supervisor in
the fourth election district of Charles county.
feb 15-tf MANY VOTERS.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
GETTINGS, as candidate for Road Supervisor
in the third election district.
| feb 15-te
To the Voters Of The Third Election, District:
| | respectfully announce myself as candidate
for Road Supervisor for this district and if elect
| ed will endeavor to discharge my duty faithfully.
| feb S-tf RICHARD WADE.
| Mr.. Wells PLEASE announce JOHN FAR
RAIL- as candidate for Road Supervisor in the
| fourth election district of Charles county.
jan 4-te MANY VoTERs.
| Mr.. EDITOR You will please announce Ma
THAN P. COOKSEY as a candidate for the
office of Supervisor in the 4th election district of
Charles county, and ohlge his numerous friends
throughout the district. MANY VOTERS.
Jan lS-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
Great and joyful .Ne,cs for Charles Co. !
aTTE.NTTO.N LADIES,

l. nounce TO his Charles county customers that
he has opened a NEW STORE with an entire
NEW STOCK OF Fancy MILLINERY and
DRY GOODS,
which he will sell cheaper than ever. | feel T
need not say more to the Charles county folks as
was SO well known to them while with Meyen-
berg s. Bros, as one ever ready to please and &C
commodate the Charles county ladies'. Having
engaged one of the best Mllliners, Cloak and Cape
makers in New York. all orders for Bonnets will
be promptly attended to. The Store is situated
on King Street, bet,ceen Pitt and Royal Streets, next
door to Atwel's Clothing Store. Don't forget,
for at the old stand where Mcyenbers & Brothers
kept is no longer the place where you find
me. SIMON STRAUSS
Alexandria, Va, Sep %, Is54-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
TUST RECEIVED

TUST RECEIVED
- 10 pieces Bleached Long Cloths
bales Brown Cottons
bales Osnaburgs
bales Nankeen do; 80 pieces blue Domes-
TICS 200 do Fancy Prints; 25 do black do; 10 do
Mariners Stripe; 20 do Twle6 Duck; Is do sup.
Domestic Ginghams; 25 do Tickings; do Burlaps,
with many other goods to which we invite atten-
ton. G. X. WILMER, BRO. s. co.
Alexandra, Va, March 8, 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
PERUVIAN GUANO.

TOWLE & co. have in store their usual sup
IL ply of No. PERUVIAN GUANO. all from
direct importers. and ,carranted pure, which they
offer to their agricultural friends at the lowest
market rates feb 1T
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
B. NULL,
HARNESS MAKER, BRr TOBACCO

ID ESPECTFULLY announces to the public tina,
N he has opened shop in the Village of Port
Tobacco, where he will manufacture and repair any
description of HARNESS, BRIDLES, COL
LARS, &c. He pledges himself to sell as low as
the quality of articles be bought elsewhere
All who may wish to purchase are invited to call
Terms, cash.
nov Q-6m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
SADDLERY.

~A B. NULL, HARNESS MAKER,
kARsz<IA Port Tobacco, having employed
EyHAALLE: :-AA an experienced SADDLER, re-
NG@ spectfully informs the public that
he is prepared to execute any work in this line of
business, at the shortest notice, at his Harness
Making shop in this village.
NH 29-2t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NOTICE,

\ Ii persons are hereby notified, not totrespass,
~ with or without dog gun, or in any other
manner whatsoever, upon my Farm, as the law
will be strictly enforced against all who disregard
this notice. ELIZABETH FORD.
Jan. rs, lS55-1y
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NEW GOODS.

TNHE subscriber has just finished opening large
Il and beautiful assortment of
DRY GOODS,
comprised of every variety of Ladies' and Gentle
mems wear, also Servants wear, also very large
assortment of SHOES and BOOTS and GROCE-
RES, which he guarantees to offer as low can
be bought in Alexandria, Va, or the District OF
Columbia. 5. w. II. MCPHERSON.
Pomonky, Nov. 9, lS54-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
NOTICE.

TlHE County Commissioners for Charles Coun-
i ty, will meet at their Office in Port Tobacco
on THURSDAY the 5th day of APRIL next, for
the purpose of receiving the Collectors returns.
By order, R. E. BATEMAN, Clerk.
NH 29-tm.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
CHARLES FERGUSON,
GROCER & PRODUCE COMMISSION
AGENT,

No. 121 LOMBARD ST., BALTIMORE,
HAS now on hand large and well selected
Il L stock of GROCERIES and choice WINES
and LIQUORS. He will be happy to furnish to
prompt customers any article in his line, feeling
satisfied that he can please them in price and
quality. He would also inform his friends and
others that he will give his best attention to the
sale of Tobacco, Grain and other Produce, and
respectfully solicts share of their consgnments.
Baltimore, March /, 1955-2m