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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

FISHERIES ON TIE PoToMAC.-A C01rec-
tton.-The remarks which we published on
the 9Th inst, with reference to "a bill for
the repeal of the law of 1854, fixing the
time of fishing on the Potomac, and prohi-
biting the use Of gill nets upon fishing shores
there, without the consent of the owners,
under heavy penalty" does our Senator, Mr..
HUGHES, injustice. We claim however to
be be exempt from any blame, as the substance.
of our statement was derived from com
munication written by the Annapolis cor
respondent of the Baltimore Republican,
From such indirect sources we have had to
depend for all the information we have re-
ceived from Annapolis during the winter,
and may possibly have been thereby led in
to similar errors
We are informed that the bill which was
introduced by Mr.. H. and finally passed both
branches of the Legislature, is a supplement
to the act of 1854, referred to, and retains
all the restrictions and prohibitions against
"Gillers'' as in the original act; but provides
that all the fisheries on the Potomac shall
stop on the 25th of May. This limitation,
it is understood, will be acceptable to Vir-
ginia; and when she gives her assent to the
amended law, as required by the compact
between Virginia and Maryland, it is to go
into effect.
The object then of this supplementary act
is not to remove the restrictions from the
tGillers," as we stated on the 9th instant,
but to amend the original act so as to extend
the time when the fisheries shall stop from
the 10th, to the 25th of May, so as to suit
the views of Virginia and obtain from her a
concurrent act-it being deemed necessary
for the better protection of the breed Of fish
in the Potomac.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

HAMPToN's VEGETABLE TINcTURE. BY il
mild actions on the stomach, liver and the kidneys
will cure dyspepsia cough, asthma. bronchial aad
lung Affections; pains in the back side and breast:
consumption scroftla, rheumatism, govt, neuralgia,
fstula piles, bo,cel complaints, weras and nervous
debiHfies-with all diseases arising from impure
blood, and is the greatest female medicine ever
known. This invaluable medicine is working Won,
ders upon the human frame. The letter which We
publish to-day will be read with great interest by
the afflicted. We lately had conversation with a
venerable clergyman of this city who detailed to
the particulars of most remarkable effected
by this medicine upon woman who had for years
been sorely afflicted with scrofulous affection.
Similar statements from like reliable authority
prove beyond all doubt, that there is virtue in
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture, which can be found
in no other observation-disclosures Republican and
.9louS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE. March 10. 1881

BALTIMORE, March 10, 1856.
FLoUR.-There has been moderate degree Of
activity to-day in Flour, but no change has taken
place in The quotations since Saturday. Howard
Street and City Mills for immediate delivery sold
at 81 25.
GRA1N.-For both Wheat and Corn the market
to- day was somewhat firmer in its tone. The
operations in both these articles however continue
to be limited.
Vh1GE--Cf wszcg soauv-s roo hushsls-1vere Of
fered To-day at the Corn Exchange. sale Of
good red was made at 81 60, and we note sales
of fair to prime whites at 81 65aSl 70. Good to
prime reds may be quoted at 81 60as1 65.
Corn-The offerings of Corn were about IL, 900
bushels. There were but few sales made, but for
such parcels as were sold somewhat better prices
were realised. Yellow Corn brought Sass cts,
and we quote white do. at 5Oa5s cts.
Rye-We quote Maryland and Virginia at e5a
80 cts.
Oats-sales at SO to So cents.
From the American of Saturday last.]
ToBAcco.-There have been no receipts Of
Maryland Tobacco this week, and we are with
out transactions to notice. the stock not being Of
the description now wanted for shipment We
quote nominally as before:
Frosted "a, and sound common S5aS6. There
were sales this week Of about 100 hhds. Ohio, at
S6aSS so for reds. Ohio Tobacco comes in slow
ly. Towards the close of the week information
was received that the contract for supplying the
French Government with Tobacco for the next
three years had been awarded, but as no partcu-
lars of the prices for Marylond and Ohio have as
yet transpred, there is little disposition manifest
ed to operate until the news by the next steamer
reaches us. The inspections of the week are 900
hbds. Ohio, and hhds. Virginia-total 299 hhds.
ALEXANDRIA. March 10, 1856.
GRAIN.-UReat-Wh 81 65aSl 70; red 81 CO.
aSl 65.
Co,n-53a57 cts for white and mixed.
Rye-70a75 cents.
Oats-30a35 cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

GUANo.-At the last meeting of the New
York Farmers Club resolution was adop-
ted recommending all the agricultural socie-
ties in the United States to unite in petit
ton to our government to take possession OF
all guano islands which have been or may
be discovered by Americans, for the benefit
of the United States and the discoverers-
the taking Of such possession to occur only
on islands uninhabited and entirely out of
jurisdiction of other nations.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

THE CINCINNATI SLAVE CAsE.-Governor
Chase, Of Ohio, has made a requisition on
the Governor of kentucky for the return of
the slave woman who killed one of her chill
dren in Cincinnati, and who has since been
sent back to slavery. The demand for her
return is in order that she may stand her
the murder.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

DELEGATES The Democratic members
Of the Maryland Legislature have selected
the following gentlemen as Delegates to the
Democratic National Convention to be held
in Cincinnati on the 9th of June next
WILLIAM ID. MERRIcK, NATHANIEL Cox,
RICHARD i. CARMICHAEL and WALTER p.
Snow, Esqrs.
These gentlemen are only representatives
Of the State at large
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

The National hteHigencer advocates the
establishment of an Agricultural Bureau in
connexion with the Patent Office, or, rath-
er, appropriations to make this division of
the Patent Office more complete in its ope-
rations, and more useful in its results,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

SUCCESSFUL FISHING FOR TIE SEASON.
Mr.. Henry Thicker, at Marlborough Point,
on the Potomac, gathered, on Friday last,
at three hauls, one thousand dollars worth of
fish
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

The season of religious devotion called
Lent now observed by the Roman Catholics
and Episcopal denominations, receive it's
name from the time of year wherein it is
kept-s'Lent,' in the old Saxon language,
signifying Spring, being now used to signi-
fly the Spring Fast, which begins SO that it
may end with Easter. The number of for
ty days seems to have been fixed in imita-
ton of Moses and Elias, in the Old Testa-
ment, but principally in imitation of the Sa-
viour's fast in the New Testament. The
Christian Lent, says Wheatly, probably
took its rise from the Jewish preparation for
their yearly expiation,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

THE Lone BRIDeE.-We regret to hear
that the bridge across the Potomac has al
ready received some injury from the masses
Of ice pressing against the piers, and that
fears are entertained of its giving way SO as
to interrupt travel.-Nat. HateUiqeucer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

-oIrNTY LAND WARRANTS s. CLAIMS
Is WANTED.-I will always give the highest
nrces in cash for Warrants or unsettled Bounty
Land Claims if applied to in Port Tobacco On
TUESDAYS, or at my residence near Aliens Fresh,
in nerson or BY letter on all other days.
NH ls-6m. W. A, POSEY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

U. S. STEAMER MERR1MAc-Thiss steam
CT, on her late trial trip from Boston to
Hampton Roads, is said to have made g
knots an hour under bare poles, and 15 knots
under steam and canvas. The Norfolk
Neps says she is truly an imposing speci-
men of naval architecture, and has proved
entirely satisfactory to Capt. Pendergast,
and her other officers, as well as to Mr..
Martin, the engin2er-in-chief of the Navy
Mr.. Delano, her builder, and Mr.. Lawson
in charge of the Engineers Department, all
of whom are on board.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

LAND WARRANTs.-Th Union states
that within few days land warrants have
advanced four to five cents per acre. 1t
quotes SOS and 1905 at $110a111; COS
and 1905 at $1O5a1O6; and 40's at SIG
o117
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

FIRE.-A Barn on the farm belonging to
the heirs Of P. j. Ford, in Piscataway Dis
trict, together with some 8 or 10 hhds. of
Tobacco, were consumed by fire last week.
Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE.-Itis under
stood that the Committee on Agriculture in
the House of Representatives have under
consideration plan for the establishment of
a National Bureau of Agriculture.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
THE MISSING STEAMER p.crpIr Tho

THE MISSING STEAMER PACIFIC
arrival of the Africa without bringing intel
ligence of the steamer Pacific, deepens the
apprehension felt for the safety of that YES
sci. The Pacific had been thirty-one days
out when the Africa sailed from Liverpool,
and is now forty-seven days out The hope
for her ultimate safety still rests on the hypo-
thesis that her engines have been disabled,
and that she is slowly making her way under
sails
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
ELIGIBILITY TO THE UNITED STATES SEN

ILIUIBILITH To THE UNITED CTITES SEN-
ATE.-In admitting Mr.. Trumbull to a seat
as Senator from Illinois, the Senate has de-
fnitely decided that the qualifications of a
Senator are prescribed by the United States
Constitution, and any extension Or restric-
ton Of those qualifications by the several
States is invalid.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the subscriber for
IN goods purchased previous to January LIST, 1856,
are most respectfully requested to call Immediately
and settle their accounts
March 13, 1856. y. w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

BRITISH INTERFERENCE WITH GENERAL
WALKER.--As an indication Of the proba-
bic course of the British Government in
view Of Walkers absorption Of the Mosqui-
to coast, it is stated that in 1S49, soon af-
ter the British had expelled the Nicaraguans
from San Juan, and substituted the Mosqui-
to and British flag for that of Nicaragua, a
treaty was concluded between the two Gov
ernments whereby it was stipulated that
any attempt by Nicaragua to ''exercise SOW
ereignty in any part Of the Mosquito terri
tory OF to re-take possession of San Juan
shall be construed as a declaration of war
against Great Britain" Standing orders
are also supposed to have been placed in the
hands Of all the commanders OF the ships of
war comprising the British West India
fleet, to prevent, by force if necessary, the
extension of the Nicaragua jurisdiction over
the Mosquito region. The Clayton Bulwer
treaty does not preclude either party to it
from making war with any State or commu-
nifty in Central America, else how could we
have burned Greytown? But the British
Government may have come to the sudden
and secret determination to abandon these
cities of the Mosquito protectorate, and to
avoid any further complication with Central
American affairs.-Ba}ttmore american.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
ID / e D ,

At Indiantown, his residence in this county,
on Wednesday the 5th instant. after brief illness,
MIR. JOHN G. CAMPBELL, aged % years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
nj A II II r.. n .

On Tuesday evening last, by Rev. Mr.. CHIP
CHASE, Mr. THEODORE DENT and Miss LIZ
ZIE c.. DEMENT-all Of this county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

MINORITY REPORT ON SECRET SOCIETIES.
The minority report Of the special commit
tee on that part Of the Governors message
relating to ''secret societies" of a political
character has been made to the House of
Delegates. 1t is a very lengthy and rather
spicy document, embracing various emana-
tons from the councils, &C. of the Know
Nothing or ''American" party. The report,
after detailing the action Of the committee
in their sessions and endeavoring to make
an exposition Of facts in Justification of the
Governors allegations, concludes as follows:
This minority beg leave respectfully to
-7l- ll--a:---r-ala ~. eas.io O. that altbounh
in their Judgment secret political societies Of
the kind and description they have endeav-
ored to describe are of evil and dangerous
tendencies in all governments, and especi-
ally so in republic, and ought not to exist
they will nevertheless forebear to recon-
mend any Legislative action on the subject.
deeming it much better to leave the correc-
ton Of the evil to the known patriotism, in
telligence and reflection of the people of this
State and Union whose sober second thouobt
past experience teaches, is not likelv to fail
in applying to all specious and spurious po-
lltlcal agltatlons Gr morbid political excite
ments the best Of all corrcctives-theirc CEN
sure ano Observation-Disclosures Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
DEFENCEs OF New YoRK.-An edit

DEFENcEs OF New YoRK.-An editorial
statement in the .]oarnal Of Commerce in
forms us that the national government has
been, for many months past, engaged in
Strengthening the Notifications of the har-
Dor Of New York, by substituting guns of
very long range and large calibre for those
previously in use. These new guns are
manufactured at West Point, and distribu-
ted to the various military works in the
neighborhood of New York as fast as they
are ready. AS regards the material of war,
the Journal says that there is always large
amount of it accumulated in the repositories
near that city, and another paper says that
at present the store is unusually great
The existing works have been much strength
ened, and are bept in high state of elfici-
ency, and additional defenccs are proposed
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

LEAP YEAR,-A correspondent of the
London Despatch, has endeavored to show
the connection which exists between scarlet
and leap year. He says that by ancient
custom, a maiden wearing {; scarlet petit
coat in leap year, may propose to a bache-
lor to marry her; and if he declines to do
SO, and she shows him a part of her red pet
ticoat, he is bound to present to her new
silk dress to cover it, and assuage her
wounded feelings. And he AYERS that un-
der garments of this beautiful color have
just been brought into fashion with view
to carrying out the law in the course of the
year. Bachelors must be exceedingly eau
tious, therefore, how they give the least en-
couragement to the popping of the ques-
ton by smiles or compliments
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

FATAL Acc1DENr.-The Marlboro papers
record the death of George c. Brooke, Esq,
late of that village, and son of the late John
B. Brooke, Esq. The Gazette says he
came to his death near Louisburg, in Con-
way county, Arkansas, on the 18th of Feb
ruary, by the accidental discharge of gun
in his own hands He expired in a few Sc
conds after the fatal accident He was in
the Odd year Of his age, and had entered
upon the theatre Of life with buoyant hopes
and bright prospects Of brilliant future.
He was noble hearted chivalrous man. and
a very devoted friend Endowed with A.
strong and vigorous mind, which had been
well cultivated, he gave promise to attain a.
high rank in the profession he had chosen.
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO ROB OR KILL,
The st. Mary's Beacon of the 9th instant.
states the following: ''On Tuesday even
ing last, about o'clock, most aggravated
assault was made upon Mr. Edward Tub.
man, of this district, with intent to rob and
perhaps-to kill him, the particulars of which
are as follows: While in the act of locking
his store door, Mr. Tubman was felled to
the floor by blow with club over the head,
the effect of which rendered him insensible
for several minutes; and while he was in
that situation, his pocket book, containing
upwards Of five hundred dollars, was taken
from his pocket. Well-grounded suspicious
are ahoat, pointing out the perpetrator of
the act, but we forbear to- mention names
until judicial investigation indicates who
the guilty party is. Atpresent writing, the
condition Of Mr.. Tubman is represented as
extremely critical
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

PROPOSED MEDIATION OF FRANcE.-The
New York Post learns from its Paris cor
respondent that proposal has been made
by the French government to arbitrate the
difference now existing between the govern
ments Of England and the United States,
and that England has already given her as
'7vrfr-vv iv:-:r-fre correspondents Says -
cit is generally thought here that the
differences that are now pending between
your country and England, will be amicably
settled. 1t seems, moreover, that France
has offered to mediate between you, and
there is every reason to believe that, in view
OF the preponderance this country has lat
terly acquired in the affairs Of Christendom,
owing, in q great measure, to her success
in the eastern war, this mediation, if it is
really offered and accepted, will smooth a.
way all the obstacles that now stand in the
way of perfect understanding between the
two governments"
He adds, at the close of his letter, writ
ten the day previous to the sailing Of the
steamer.
cit is certain that France is spoken of as
mediator between England and the United
States, and that the former has positively
offered to submit to the arbitration"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13
SENATE.

March 4.-The bill to incorporate the
Hydrant Company of Port Tobacco, was
passed.
March 5.-BW Passed.-To alter the
lines Of the election districts of Charles coun-
ty. Amending the primary school system
of Charles county.
Rosoluttons Passed.-Relative to claims
of the State of Maryland against the U. S.
Government.
Mr.. Berry, from the Joint Committee on
that subject, reported bill to sell the States
interest in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
for 81, 100000.
March 6.-The resolution to subscribe for
300 copies of the Maryland Register, was
passed.
March bills Passed.-Incorporating
the American Bank Amending the act
extending the civil jurisdiction of magis-
trates. TO authorize County Commission
ers to build bridges.
The bill to sell the States interest in the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal for 81, 500 900
was rejected, the Senate refusing, by vote
Of 10 yeas to II nays, to engross it.
The bill to reduce the direct tax and to
repeal the stamp tax was made the order of
the day for Monday, at II o'clock.
March 8.-BiUs Passed. TO increase
the capital stock Of the st. Mary's Savings
Institution. For the relief of VIM. hewitt,
of Charles county
The bill appropriating $40, 900 per year
for five years to the House of Refuge has
passed and is now law.
On motion of Mr.. Hoffman, message
was sent to the House proposing a joint
committee to examine the condition and
prospects, &C., of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company during the recess of the
Legislature, and to report to the next Gen
eral Assembly. Messrs. Hoffman, Dennis
and -- were named as the committee
The bill to establish uniform system of
public instruction in this State was amend
ed so that the election for local Commission
ers should be held in the years in which
there is no general election, and specially
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-03-13

LATER FROM EUROPE. -The Africa arriv-
ed at New York on Saturday evening. We
received (says the Baltimore American) our
full foreign files in advance of the mail, but
find them unusually bare of interesting in
telligence. The approaching meeting of
the Peace Conference appeared to absorb
public attention, and beyond notices of the
movements of the congregatcd diplomats and
editorial discussion and public gossip as to
the probable extent of the terms to be i'm
posed upon Russia, which it is now asserted
are to include the demolition of Nicolaieh
there is little to interest the American rea-
der. 1t is intimated in some of the papers
that the question of peace or war will depend
upon the willingness of Russia to concede
the destruction of Nicolaieff Lord Claren-
don, it is said, will insist that Nicolaieff
shall be included in the arsenals on the coast
of the Black Sea which are to be destroyed,
and upon the concession or rejection Of this
proposal the question Of peace or war will
probably turn. IF Russia can be induced
to put up with this bitter humiliation per-
manent suspension of hostilities will follow
If not, the object must be achieved by
force of arms. Upon this point England
and France are said to be unanimous.
The excitement in relation to American
affairs had completely subsidized, if the lead
ing journals can be taken as evidence of
that fact. Neither in Or out of Parliament
do we find any further discussion on that
subject, and the general tone of the COM
mercial intelligence indicates that for the
present, at least, no fears were entertained
of serious difficulties between the two gov
ernments.
The Africa brings no intelligence of the
Pacific.
The commercial news is somewhat impor-
tant The British trade returns for 1855
had been published, and show results in
every way satisfactory. The exports a.
mounted in value to e97, 364 655, the val
lie in 1858 being EOS, 933, 7S1, and in
1854, 99S, 1S4,726. Consols had slight
ly declined. Cotton was lower, but bread
stuas were in better demand at higher rates
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
River and steamboat News.

The Cumberland was recedng slowly yes.
terday. The weather last night showed ia.
yorable indications of rain.
The SeUenty-SiE arrived last night from Gin.
cianati, with two barges in tow She dis
charged over 200 tons of way freight She
has between 3, 600 aud 1000 barrels of Whisky
rs rart of her load, and $50 kegs of Rife
Powder, for our friend Mccall Fire in the
rear and FIRE in the froat" Her capacity for
towing is so great it has been suggested that
Capt. BARCLAY be employed to tow our Wharf
down the river, and in exchange, bring the
GAINESVILLE Wharf up--anticipaling little
rain ''about these days"
The John Simpson is the regular mail boat
for Memphis 20 day at ~ O'Clock, n.
The Sallie West arrived last night in good
order and well conditioned
The Smile Vest will leave for St. Louis to-
day at 10 o'clock, NJ.
The regular packet Eclipse. SU1FIN, master,
will leave for Cincinnati aud all intermediate
ports to-day at o'clock.
The fue passenger steamer Magnolia, FULLER
the ''etfdlgent," in command, will leave for
Cincinnati and intermediate ports tbs day at
- o'clock, NJ TIE Magnolia is in charge If a
superior crew Of officers, who are experience
in all the ronlne of their business, and passen
gers will Gud them careful, agreeable ard at
teutive.