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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
MONKS
NEW AMERICAN MAP.

HNHE AGENT for the sale of this large and
L beautiful Map will give our citizens call
and afford them an opportunity of examining and
subscribing for the work 1t embraces the whole
expanse of country, from near the Equator, to
near the ffty-frst parallel of North Latitude-cx-
tending from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
exhibiting an area Of land and water, of about
nine million square miles; thus showing at glance
a complete Map of the following countries ali
of the United States of North America now num-
bering thirty one Sovereign States, together with
all the Territories recently organized, and which
will soon be knocking for admittance into the
Union-and the Indian Territories. Also, the
British North American Provinces, all Of Mexico,
Central America, New Grenada, and portion of
South America, including Cuba, Hayti, Jamaica.
and other West India Islands, all on the same
large scale showing the relative size and true
position of each.
NH 6-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

TNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
IL scrber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Maryland letters of Administra
ton on the personal estate of THOMAS II. HARRIS,
late said of county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the Register of Wills for Charles county, on or
before the 18th day of September next they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of
said deceaseds estate.
Given under my hand, this 1lth day of March,
1856. HENRY r. HARRIS, Admir-
NH IS of Thomas III. Harris.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
This allows of its

This allows of its
FREE USE AS A PREVEN TIVE
by which all persons may thus be sure of entire
freedom from the above named diseases no matter
how sckly the season swampy the locality.
PROOFS OF EFFICACY are frequently pub
lished, and the confidence of the public is asked
only in proportion to its actual merits wherever in
troduced and used. These only are relied upon to
prove its worth.
One or two bottles will answer for ordinary cas-
es; some may require more. Directions printed IN
German, French, and Spanish, accompany each
bottle. Price One Dollar.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAS. A. RHODES, Providence r. 1.
Agents, SAMUEL M. PADGETT s. CO., Port
Tobacco, and for sale by druggists generally.
Nov. l6, 1855
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

THlS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
L scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate of GEORGE EDELEN, late or
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouches thereof, to the
Register of Wills, on or before the 18th day of
September next They may otherwise be excluded
by law from all benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this lth day of March,
1856. RICHARD H. EDELEN, Exe'r
NH l3 of George Edelen
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the SUBJ
L scribers have obtained from the Orphans Court
Of Charles county, Md. letters of Administration
the personal estate of WILLIAM LONG, late of
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned to
exhibit the same, properly authenticated, to the
Register of Wills, on or before the 9th day of
September next. They may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said deceaseds estate.
Given under our hands, this 25th day of March,
1856. CATHARINE A. LONG,
F. B. F. BURGESS, Admr's
NH 81 of William Long.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
UNDERTAKEN.

THE subscriber is prepared torttend Funerals
l. at the shortest notice. He has materials al
ways on hand for furnishing any description of
COFFIN that may be ordered; also will furnish
such other articles will be required at burials.
His HEARSE which is of modern style, will be
sent when requested. He has two workshops,
one at his own residence near Middletown, and
the other at his fathers George S. Willetts)
residence, at which last named place he will be
assisted by Mr.. VIM. l.. Robey. Charges mode
rate. HEZEkIAH E.. WILLETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
THEPoToMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT


a esn-ra COMPANY having thoroughly over
ssssase1ssssssg' hauled and repaired the ALICE c.
PRICE, and having procured new
boiler, and made other Improvements, will place
her on her route on TUESDAY, April 9Th. She
will leave Washington at O'Clock, and Alex
andrla at o'clock, a. m.
On TUESDAY MORNINGS for Chapel Point,
Wicomico. Leonardtown, Piney Point, st. Mary's
and Cone.
On WEDNESDAY (returning) leave Cone at
o'clock, a. M, for Kinsale, Piney Point, Lower
Machodoc, Currioman, and MattoX.
On FRIDAY MORNINGS for Mattox, Currio-
man, Lower Machodoc, Piney Point, kinsdale,
and Cone River.
On SATURDAYS, (returning,l leave Cone
River at A o'clock, a. m., for st. Mary's, Piney
Point, Leonardtown, Wicomico. and Chapel Point
ISCalling for passengers at the regular Land
ings of the Boat on the River, as low as Bluff
Point, on every trIp-5eow that point, only at the
Landings of the side which she is making the
trip. SAMUEL BAKER, Captain.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.
TNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
4 scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
Of Charles County, Maryland. letters of Admnstra-
ton on the personal estate of MORGAN HARRIS, late
of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same to the Register of Wills,
properly authenticated on or before the 18th day OF
September next. They may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said deceased's estate
Given under my hand this l 18th day of March,
1856. HENRY r. HARRIS, Admir-
NH Is of Morgan Harris.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
$500 REWARD.
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

IN the Orphans Court of Charles County,
L March 25th, 1855. Ordered by the Court, that
JAMES O. OLIVER, Administrator of JAMES A.
BERRY, deceased. give notice for the Creditors of
said deceased to file their claims, properly anthem
ticated according to law. with the Register of
Wills on or before the 22d day of July, 1856, as
the Administrator will then proceed to distribute,
through the Register the assets of said deceased.
All those who shall not have filed their claims as
aforesaid will be by law excluded from: all benefit
of said deceaseds estate.
Test, T. A. SMITH.
NH e. Reg. Wills of Chs. Co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
THE DOLLAR TIMES {!
FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLARD FILLMORE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
ANDREW JACKSON DONELSON.

WILLARD FILLMORE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
ANDREW JACKSON DONELSON.
The proprietors of the Philadelphia Daily Times,
in answer TO numerous inquiries and applications,
received from all parts of the State and the Union,
announce that they will commence, on Saturday,
May 3, 1856, the publication of Weekly Paper,
to be called the
DOLLAR TIMES.
The DOLLAR TINES will be Campaign Paper,
and will contain every thing of interest to the COM
munty relative to the approaching Presidential
Campaign, besides large amount of original, ed-
torial and miscellaneous matter, correspondence,
ETC., ETC., carefully colIated and arranged with ex-
press reference to making popular and interest
ing FAMILY NEWSPAPER.
The price of the DOLLAR TINES will be placed
so low, to put into TIE hands of every man and
every family in the community
TERMS FOR SIX MONTHS-CLUBs.
Twenty Copies for IS 90
Thirty &c &c IL 90
Fifty &C 80 90
And free copy to the getter up of the Club. All
sent to one address.
A single copy to an address, FIFTY CENTS for six
months or, One Dollar per annum.
All letters should be addressed to
WIN. MORAN,
No. So South Third ST., Philadelphia.
NH 20--3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
NOTICE..

TE0HE TRUSTEES OF THE McDONOUGH
L CHARITY SCHOOL FUND will meet at
the office of the undersigned on THURSDAY
next, the 18th. at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
Those having business with them are requested
to attend GEO. BRENT, Treasurer.
April 10, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
NEW GOODS.

THHE undersigned has just received well as
4 sorted stock of seasonable
DRY GOODS and GROCERIES,
and variety of other articles usually kept in a
country store. Buyers are respectfully invited
to call and examine these goods before purchas-
ing elsewhere. All kinds of Produce taken in ex-
change for Goods at liberal prices.
nov S-tf LEMUEL HANCOCK.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
FINE GUNS, SHOT POUCHES, &c.

FINE GUNS, SHOT POUCHES, &c.
TOHN T. CREIGHTON & CO., Importers
y of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, &c., would call
attention to large assortment of GUNS and GUN
FIXTURES now on hand, which they will sell at
reduced price to close out before the LIST of Janu
airy next. Persons now in want of any article in
the above line can be supplied. Call and examine
at the corner of King and Royal sts, Alexandria,
Nov. 90. 1855.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
DENTAL. SURGERY.

WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN, SURGEON
w DENTIST, from Washington, will visit
Charles County within the present month and will
open an office in Port Tobacco during the coming
May term of the County Court. He will be pre-
pared to perform all operations on the teeth in
the most scientific manner and the most ac-
commodating terms. Orders addressed to him
through the Post-otfice at Port Tobacco will re-
celve prompt attention.
ap 3-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
CARRIAGES.
GEsz%


VIE subscriber has now on hand tile largest and
Il best assortment of CARRIAGES ever offered
this city (Washington)-ALL OWN MANU-
FAcTURE. From the experience and advantages
that he possesses, he thinks that he can supply
better terms than any other person engaged in the
business. His Carriages not gotten up in
hurry merely for sale, but are made from seasoned
timber and then allowed to stand several months
before finishing, the wheels and bodies especially
This no doubt gives the purchaser an advantage Of
from 10 to 30 per cent over those built especially
to order, and consequently made in hurry Hav-
ing regular and steady custom every Carriage is
built that he feels no fear in selling them to his
best friends and customers. He offers Carriages Of
every description for sale at the most reasonable
and moderate prices. He invites the attention of
bis friends and the public to an examination of his
stock and materials.
THOMAS YOUNG,
400 Penn. Avenue. Factory, 9th ST. & Mis-
souri, Avenue, WASHINGTON, D. C..
iy l9-6m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
In the Circuit Court for Charles County.
sitting as Court of Equity.

DECEMBER Term, 1855.
TINE object of this bill is to procure decree
Il for sale of certain real estate of the late
Mrs. Mary Mackall, of Charles County, to satisfy
a Judgment recovered by John D. Brandt, CON-
planant in Charles County Court, at August term,
eighteen hundred and forty three, for three hun
dred and five dollars and seventy-fve cents, a
certain debt, with interest thereon from the 25th
Of August, lS43, until paid, and costs Of suit -
The bill states that the said Mary MackaIi depart
ed this life in the year eighteen hundred and fifty
three without having paid or satisfied the shove
Judgment or any part of it, and having left certain
real estate, situate and lying in Charles County.
known by the following names: "Part of Read
ing" 'Part of Nottingham, ""Poddy and Honi-
y," containing two hundred and sixty three acres,
more or less, and that she left by her last will and
testament, made in the year 1913, the following
persons as her devisees: s'Joseph Wright life
estate in said real estate, and after bis death to be
sold and the proceeds thereof divided follows:
one hundred dollars to the Vestry of Trinity Par
sh of Charles County, one hundred dollars to Ann
Downing, daughter of John T. Downing, and the
residue to her nephew Charles S. Adams, or in
case of his death to his legal representatives. -
The bill further states that the said Charles S.
Adams IS non resident of the State of Maryland
and resides in the State of Virginia; and also
states that the personally is insufficient to pay the
debts, and prays that so much of said realty may
be sold as will pay the said debt now due and ow-
ing as aforesaid.
1t is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the
complainant, by causing copy of this order to ho
inserted in some newspaper published in Charles
County, once in each Of three successive weeks
before the first Monday of May next, give notice
to the said absent defendant of the object and sub
stance Of this bill, and warn him to appear in this
Court in person or by solicitor on before tho
first Monday of May next, to answer the premises
and show cause. if any he has, why decree ought
not to pass as prayed.
Test: JOSEPH STEWART, Clerk
of G. G. for Charles County.
March 90, l956-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

TNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
IN That RO BERT HODGKIN. practical
WHEELWRIGHTS BLACKSMITH
Continues to make all kinds of work in his line of
business, and has now on hand an assortment of
WAGONS, CARTS, Ox-wHEELs, WHEELBARRows,
&C.. which he offers cheap for cash. Orders from
the Country for Wagons, Carts. Drays, repair
ing, promptly attended to. From long experience
in his business he feels confident that he can give
satisfaction.
ISPersons from the Country will find it to
their interest to call at the of Pitt and Queen
streets; wkere they can always be accommodated
on reasonable terms.
IL All work warranted. =s1s REMEMBER
THAT! ROBERT HODGKIN.
Corner Pitt and Queen sts., Alexandria, Va
NH 97-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
TRUSTEES SALE.

pY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for
IL St. Mary's County. sitting in Equity, the I'M
dersigned, as Trustee, will sell at Public Sale, in
Leonardtown, on THURSDAY, the Gath day of
APRIL next, at o'clock, P. NJ, the tract of Land
called and known by the name of
PORTO BELLO.
This tract of Land contains FIVE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-FIVE ACRES, more or less
As near can be judged by the eye, about
$50 ACRES
are arabic, and the residue is in wood of various
kinds, amongst which is large quantity of Ches-
e. nut and other timber. The improve
sEss1A ments are large and commodious
EMMsksa Dwelling, and all necessary outbuild-
sssasaSsas3 ings. 1t lies Immediately upon the
Saint Marys river, which abounds in all the deli
cacies of the water, and is considered one of the
most beautiful and healthy locations in Southern
Maryland. Those wishing to purchase are invited
to view this farm.
THE TERMS OF SALE, prescribed by the decree
are cash. Upon the ratification of the Sale and
the payment of the whole purchase money, good
and sufficient title will be made to the purchaser
GEORGE BRENT, Trustee.
March 81, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

DERUvIAN GUANO. We have now on
L hand full supply of No. PERUVIAN
GUANO, which we shall be pleased to furnish TO
our customers at the market rate.
sasss. FOWLE & co.
: ,.4Aiicxa6dria, Apr. ,,s56-lm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
NOTICE.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

YTI1E Democrats of Charles County are request
Il ed to meet in Port Tobacco, on TUESDAY
Odd INST. to select delegates to represent the
county in the Democratic State Convention,
which assemblies in Baltimore on the 29th of this
month
The Democrats are ready cordially to unite
with all in favor of the principles of the Nebras-
ka-Kansas Bhl,-all unfettered by oaths or secret
political organizations, AL adhering to the great
constitutional provisions with regard to religious
tests and naturalization.
April 3, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

SELLING OFF AT COST FOR CASH.
ENHE subscriber will sell his entire stock of
l. DRY GOODS at prime cost for cash. This
stock embraces a general assortment Of Ladies'
Fashionable Dress Goods; also fancy articles, and
genesal assortment of goods suitable for Boys and
Servants wear; also plaid and striped Cottons;
bleached and unbleached Cottons;-in fact every
thing il the way of Dry Goods usually kept in
country store, which wond be too tedious to NELL
ton. Ladies and Gentlemen will please call and
examine for themselves.
Marsh l3, 1856. C, w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
COMPREHENSIVE.

THE undersigned have formed Co-partner-
i ship under the firm and style of FERGUS
SON, MURPHY & CO., for the purpose of con-
Quoting the
Wholesale Grocery and General Com
mission Business,
At the Warehouse No. 121, Lombard Street,
heretofore occupied by Charles Fergusson.)
CHARLES FERGUSON,
JOHN H. MURPHY & CO.,
montgomery, Alabama.)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
DR.. A. NJ. BROOKE

"AVING located himself at the residence Of
4 l. the late DR.. Calstus Lancaster, near New
port. respectfully offers his professional services
to the citizens of Newport and surrounding coun-
try ap l0-1m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

I5CHARLES FERGUSON takes this OPP
portunity to express his thanks to his friends for
past favors, and would respectfully solicit con-
tinuance of their business for the new firm. As
heretofore he will give his personal attention to
the sale of Produce.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
CANADA.
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
TNHE ORPHANS COURT for Charles Coun-
L ty will meet at the Court House in Port To-
bacco, on the LAST WEDNESDAY IN APRIL NEXT,
to audit and ascertain the balance due PRIMARY
SCHOOL TEACHERS in Charles County for
the year 1854; and that the said Teachers be re-
CURED to file their claims with the Register of
Wills on or before the said last Wednesday in
April. Test, r. A. SMITH.
mn a. Reg. of Wills.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

I+Orders for GROCERIES promptly and
faithfully attended to. F., M s. co.
Baltimore, Feb. 13, 1S56.-lm. Geb2D
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

BOUNTY LAND WARRANTS s CLAIMS
ID WANTED.-I will always give the highest
prices in cash for Warrants or unsettled Bounty
Land Claims, if applied to in Port Tobacco on
Tuesdays, at my residence near Aliens Fresh,
in person or by letter on all other days.
NH l3-6m. w. A. POSEY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

MILLWRIGHTING.
THE subscriber is fully prepared to execute
Il MILLWRIGHTING in any of its branches,
in the best workman-like manner.
Building, repairing, engineering, &c.
Person desiring his services will direct letters
Duffeld, Charles County, Md.
ALLISON F. BEALLE.
Feb IA, 1956-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

ADMIN ~ s-sIIUN NUTICE.
THIS IS 70 GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
l. scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md. letters of Administration on
the personal estate of JOSEPH GRAY, late of
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to exh
bit the same, with the vouches thereof to the Regis
W HIS before the 10th day October
next. They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day of April, 1856
GEORGE N. ROWE, Admir-
ap10 of Joseph Gray.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

A FULL stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
n Oils, Dyestuffs, &C., suitable for merchants
and dealers generally. For sale by
PEEL & STEVENS, Wholesale
Druggists, 80 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17
WANTED.

THE subscriber wishes to purchase for his own
Il use, a NEGRO MAN of good character, be-
tween the ages of 40 and so years. far price
will be given for man of this description.
NH 27-3t THOS. S. DENT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

NANDLES. Mould and Adamantine Candles
- Also beautiful article of Sperm and Wax
candles, for sale by DAY & PADGETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-17

"ARES-We have in store for sale a general
w assortment of Glass, Queens, Tin and Hard
wares. S. NJ. PADGETT s. CO
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-08-30

view are at variance with our true relations.
and are sure to end in disappointment and
unhaprne>s. II there is beauty in fitness.
then there is nothing beautiful IN a mothers
allowing herself to be ovrrworked, or over
s'nrdentd with care, whle her grown up
daughters are. As Is too often the case. over
hnricned with mere superficial accompli>h
mrnf>. to the neglect OF much that is really
Of solid worth.
Ont ot-door empioyment-hv this we mean
a'fua! labor OF some sOrt-if We are to cred
II the testimony OF our best physicians, will
act as powerful preventive of that extreme
deiica"y and in,alldl>m to which our younu
Ladies are fast becoming victims. Where Is
the sensible person who would think whit
the less of youEy lady for assisting her
mother III the Kitchen. or her father in the
garden or the orchard
Girls. we love muse, but to our ear there
Is no mu>I. in the long drawn >iuh of k1nd
but over indulgrnt mo,hrr. worn down with
sorrow and years OF trtttinu care.
Chris. WE love painting. hut we must look
SOM" time longer In TIM i,"ht. IN nat sha H..
before We see touches Of beauty. or cX,lul>
ite lovrlIne>>. III a picture Of what We tear
some %. You will br->ttficSS wir,s
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