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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

| INTEMPERANCE. The writer was throw,
by the incidentssof travel into Rail ROAD
Car, in which party of young men, ap.
parently of good families and liberal educa-
ton, were passing bottle ofbrandy around
among them, and drinking frequently Of
the unmixed potion. Two of the number
not more that II years of age, gave indica-
tions, not to be mistaken, that thew were
already confirmed drunkards.
Another melancholy fact is, that Jous q,
school are more and more learning to in
dulge stealthily in Intoxicating drinks. 1t
seems to be considered among them some
times, let US hope not frequently, a sign of
manllness to initiate their elders in this their
pestilent example. Who can contemplate
without shoulder, the probable career ola
youth who makes himself slave in early
life to this ever-craving, ever-groWiing. new
er-yielding habit of indulgence ?~ And vet
multitudes of our youth, otherwise of the
greatest promise, it is known to all, are
sub]ectlng themselves to this terrible despot-
ism. They deliberately ssput into their
mouths an enemy to steal away their brains, :"
to deprive them of every quality which can
contribute to their worldly interest and their
future welfare, to destroy every feature Of
the soul which can entitle them to the re-
spect of man, or the favor Of God.
Of course, it would be unjust to speak of
the youth of our nation, at large, as given
to intemperance. But let the proportion of
this character be greater Or less, it is GER
tain that the number of those training for a
drunkard's life and drunkard's grave, is
fearfully great. The chances, to speak in
common parlance, of young mans escap-
ing the influence of associates, and the grow
ing force of custom, leading him to intem-
perance, are becoming less and less
Southern Chmchnaan
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

CARR1AGEs.-We have recently had an
opportunity of examining large number of
very fine Carriages at the Mandatory of
Mr.. MoDERMoTT, Washington City. His
work is always finished in superior style,
and for durability unsurpassed. Those who
wish to purchase can find at that establish
ment any description of fashionable Carri-
age, and most accommodating proprietor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03
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 on the most &C
commodating terms. Orders addressed to him
through the Post-ofce at Port Tobacco will re-
celve prompt attention
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining IN the Post Office at Port Tobacco, for
the quarter ending 3lst of March, 1856.
Burgess, T. A. MITCHELL VIM H
Barber, Elsey McRanryie. Kenneth
Clemments, Lieut. Henry Merrick, Capt r T
Craik, DR. JOS Mcpherson, Benz
Carpenter, Mrs Nelson, mrs
Dent, George Neale, Perry
Dyson, Fl D-2 Palmer, John
Dement,, VIM Perry, Thomas
Dent B & Co Tubman, Peter
Dyson, miss Nellie nj Thomas, Richard
Dyson, Lieut. T Roblcoht, John H.
Hamilton, Alex Skinner, John
Hawkins, L w B Shiel p
Haislip, Col w A-2 Stone, w H
Jenkins, Charles Savage, James
Long, S Smallwood, VIM
Mcpherson, Lieut. Mark Wise. John
Mcpherson, Capt Sam Wood, Gerard
Marriott, Charles H-2
ISPersons calling for the above-named letters
will say they are advertised; otherwise they may
not receive them.
ap3 P. DAVIS, P. M.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03
BAD News FOR TIE BUTCHERS An ar

BAD News FOR TIE BUTcHERs.-An ar
ticle of recent date in the London Medical
Times states that the highest rates of NOR
tality are found among the butchers, as is
shown by official statistics, and confirmed by
careful observation. The horid complexion, ).
which is peculiar to the butcher, does not
seem to indicate enduring health.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

A writer in the National Mtezzioeucer
states that the stories about the bad habits
OF Louis Napoleon, when he was in New
York, are all false. There was in New
York. at the same time cousin of his, a
son of Lucien Bonaparte, and his errors
were attributed to Louis Napoleon. Let
Justice be done
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03
NOTICE..

EHHE County Commissioners for Charles Coun-
l. ~. will meet at their office, in Port Tobacco,
on TUESDAY the 18th Of the present month, for
the purpose of receiving the Collectors Lists of
Insolvences and Assessments
BY order, r. e. BATEMAN, Clerk.
April 3, 1856
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

FENHE Democrats Of Charles County are request
a ed to meet in Port Tobacco, on TUESDAY
22d INST. 10 select delegates to represent the
county in the Democratic State Convention,
which assemblies in Baltimore on the 29th of this
month.
April 3. 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

1t is stated that a vessel capsized in the
Patuxent river few days since off Bene-
dict, and the captain and crew supposed to
have been drowned. We have not been a.
bic to learn the name of the vessel or her
destination,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03
d I e D.

In St. Mary's county, on the 2lst ult, Doctor
SIDNEY EVANS, in the SD year of his age.
Died, on Sunday, 23d March, Mrs. LOUISA
LUCkEIT, of this county, in the 6lst year of
her age. May she rest in peace
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

PoToMAC STEAMER. steamer Plan
ter has been chartered to take the place of
the Columbia until the repairs of the latter
have been completed, and is now running
regularly on the route between Baltimore
and Washington, leaving Baltimore every
Saturday evening at 4 o'clock
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

NNF neea e m aaIks for the
week has been irm-prices ranging from I5Oal 63
cts tor red, and ITO IT'S cts for white-closing
firm at the latter figures.
Corn-Corn is in fair demand at 50 Sc cts for
white and mixed, and 56a5S cts for prime yellow
Rye-75ao0 cents
Oats-3Ia33 cents
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

TIE FISH WHARF in Alexandria. saws
the Gazette Of Saturday last, is not yet in
all its glory-because but few fish are COM
ing up from the Landings. We learn, how
ever, that the ''frst fight of the season" oc-
CURED on Thursday afternoon; merely, we
presume, to show that all is ready whichever
trade shall become brisk.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

The New Orleans Picoyune says the a.
mount of produce arriving from up the riv-
er, surpasses all the early calculations.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

A grand dinner was given on the 10th
by Mr.. Buchanan, American Minister, al
his mansion house, London. A large num-
Der of diplomates and official dignitaries
were present, besides many private citizens
and Americans Mr.. Buchanan made a
speech in which he spoke with decided con-
fdence of an early and satisfactory settle
ment of the American question His re-
marks entirely dissipated all apprehensions
of war between the United States and Eng
land. The speech was loudly and enthusi-
astically cheered at repeated and frequent
intervals.
WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The Committee of
Ways and Means have considered and per-
fected all the Appropriation bills, and are
ready to report them whenever they can
find an opportunity.
The following persons, it is said, will be
the officers of the Kansas Committee
Mr.. Fogg, First Clerk; Mr.. Hanscom,
of Massachusetts,, Second Clerk Mr.. Lord
of Baltimore, Photographer; with Ser
geant-at-Arms from Pennsylvania.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

HE EASTERN SHORE FISHERIES The
Denton CMd.) Journal states that the fshe-
rles in that vicinity have pretty generally
commenced operations, and have done a to-
lerably fair business business during the
past week.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

MARYLANDERs IN MINNESOTA. The Gov
ernor of Minnesota has made the following
Both gentlemen were for
merly residents of Annapolis
John NJ. Holland, Aid-de-camp to the Gov
ernor with the rank of Colonel. William
Sprigg Hall, Superintendent of Common
Schools in and for the Territory of Mime
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

SPECIE FROM FRANcE.-We perceive that
the French steamer from Havre at New
York. brought $4,000 in specie. This is
a good sign.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

FEMALE RIor.-On Saturday last, about
twenty or thirty of the ''most respectable
ladies' in Farmington-backed up and pro-
tected by about three hundred men and
boys-turned out armed with suitable i'm
plements, went to every grogshop in the
place, and emptied out all the intoxicating
drinks they could find; which, from all that
we could learn, was moi a very small guam
tity. One man locked up his groggery, de-
termined to keep them out; but finding
them resolute and unfinching, he finally
unlocked it again, to save them the trouble
of breaking the door in, then stood and
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

VIII 'al1 i's'e'iiiiisfieu nc Jumptdupon the
counter and proposed three cheers for the
ladies, after which he made them a short
speech, and declared that he would never
sell any more intoxicating drinks as long as
he lived in Farmington.-Canton (IN.)
Register
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

The WEATHER still continues cold and
dry, which very much retards the growth
of vegetation. Tobacco plants are very
backward in coming up, and Wheat looks
badly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

METHODIST EPISCOPAL GENERAL CONFER
ENcE.-It is stated that upwards of 1900
congregations will be represented in the
General Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church which will assemble this
month at Indianapolis, Ind
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

A Municipal Election will take place in
Annapolis on Monday next. The Demo-
Gratis have nominated, for Mayor, Richard
Swami the Americans, John Wesley
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

women participating in the fight. The I'm
perialist Mandarin Chun Akee was captur
ed, and in consideration of his previous
cruelties, the rebels broke every bone in hi
body, one by one, and then burned him a
live.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

a FULL stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
L Oils, Dyesutls, &c, suitable for merchants
and dealers generally. For sale by
FEEL d STEVENS, Wholesale
Druggists, 80 King street, Alexandria Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

THE PACIFIC. is stated that the Chief
Engineer of the Navy does not give up the
Pacific as lost, and will not, even if she
should not be heard of for five weeks. He
thinks that she may be embedded in ice like
the British discovery ship, the Resolute
which required five weeks to disengage her
self.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

The schooner Wanderer, which recently
arrived at San Francisco, brought news from
China, to December 18th. The rebellion is
voted nuisance by the ''Friend of China
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

The United tSerrtce Gazette, well-in-
formed military authority published in Lon
don, has the following in its last issue =
I'VE are enabled to state, from authority,
that no orders have been issued for the re-
turn to England of regiments from service
in the Crimea, that no directions have been
given for the embarkation of regiments to
Canada, and also that no orders have been
given to the brigade of Guards to send any
more drafts to the East"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

THE Hon EDWARD EVERETT This dis
tinguished orator was born in Dorchester,
Boston, in 1894, entered Harvard College
at the age of thirteen, and graduated with
distinguished credit in 1911, when II;
when only IS, he was appointed Latin tutor
at Harvard, and Greek tutor at q; COM
menced preaching in the Unitarian church
at 10, and before he was of age published
an admirable Defence of Christianity, dis
playing an extensive acquaintance with
biblical literature. In 1915, he travelled
in Europe, and made the acquaintance of
Scott Byron, Jeffrey, Campbell, Mackin-
tosh, Romilly, Davy and other distinguish
ed literary and political characters. From
1920 to 1924 he was editor of the Norh
american Rerieag, to which journal he con-
tributed from time to time no less than 10
articles. From 1924 he was a member of
the House of Representatives at Washing
ton. From 1885 to 1910 he was four times
elected Governor Of Massachusetts, and
needed only one vote to secure fifth cleo
ton. From 1871 to 1916 he was Minister
Plenipotentiary to the Courts Of St. james
From 1916 to 1849 he was President of
Harvard College On the decease of Dan
lei Webster, Mr.. Everett was appointed
Secretary of State of the United States, and
in 1853 he succeeded John Davis as a ma
tional Senator for Massachusetts,. The fail
ure of his health obliged him to resign his
seat in the National Councils, and he has
been living in retirement at Boston in the
preparation of a great work upon interna-
tional law,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03
ap 3-3m.

FRENCH EMBROIDERTEs, &c.-We have
= received very rich and beautiful assortment
OF French and Swiss Worked Collars;
Goffrd and Linen Collars
Grape and Tarlton do
Swiss and Cambria Bands and. FIouncing
Do do Edgings and lnserlings
Swiss, Cambria and Lace Sets
English Thread, Maltese, Meehlin, LisIe, and
Bobbn Edgings and Insertings, to which we in
vite special attention.
ap3 G. K. WILMER, BROS. & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-04-03

The american Farmer for April is out
with its usual variety of excellent matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-13

Mons. WEY, French writer of distinction.
who passed some weeks in Lordon, during the
great exhibition, has recently published. In
Paris, his impressions, under the title of - The
English at Home" On one occasion, while
riding in an omnibus, he formed an acouaint-
ance with fellow passenger, from whom be
derived many explanations of the strange
things he saw One Of these we give:
Il addressed few words to him concern
ing carriage which just drove by 1t was
too hne to be elegant, and was drawn by two
magnificent horses 0n the box adorned with
beautiful fringe, sat black coated coachmau
there was not a wrinkle in his white crayat-
his snowy gloves were spotless In the yehi
Gle, On downy cushions, carelessly lounged a
man, without coat, mis- arms bare, his sleeves
turned up to the shoulder; an apron with the
corners turned up, served him as a girdIe-
so that the coachmsn looked like a gentleman
driving mechanic in his working dress Mr.
W., asked bis neighbOr who and what was the
strange looking occupant of the dashing car
rage. The richest butcher In London was
the reply. lie is returning in his own car.
rlage from the slaughter house to his resi-
dence His forefathers were in the same bu-
slness; his father left him a fortune of more
than two millions, and he, out of modesty
follows his profession-a very honorable old
custom: The gentleman butcher possesses
four millions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-13

Eg" Belle Britain" the Newport CORES
poudent of the New York Mirror, is pining
for gallant. Hear her
80, dear, why don't the beaux come, /
expected to have found nice young fellows
here as plenty as blackberries. Not so-when
they come like angels visits, far and few
between (SOmehow that quotation dom t
look right. But let it go.) L am dying for
a dance. Haven't had the first whirl yet
All we young girls do after dinner is to pro-
menade-(what funny clatter Of tongues
and high boots )-drive to Bateman' 5
or on the beach, and listen to the Germa-
mans in the evening. 1 wonder when the
firtationS are going TO begin. thought it
was the principal amusement of these water
ing places. But the general complaint here
is that the fish don't bite this season
Among the whole bevy Of US ut the Ocean
l don't believe there has been the first nibble
and a full moon the while. What can the
matter be %
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Es- In England we observe that a slight
alteration has been made in an old custom
among printers and grammarians. Ii has
been the fashion heretofore, TO distinguish
quotations by doIb'e signs thus: s.-'S and
where one quotation has been included within
another to employ only single I1arks-"
- **." This rule has been reversed Ia
the best class of books and periodicals 10 En-
gland, but with US il still remains as formerly
In this correction we may mention that in
regard 10 types we are somewhat behind our
cousins over the water; In one instance at
least, We suffer from a deficiency which VIC
have often regret ed and which is there sup
piled. Our type-fOunders, we believe, cast no
ita.ic figures, at any rate we do not remember
ever having seen them in a work printed in
this country. A sentence in italic letters con-
tanning Roman numerals has an awkward ap-
pearance, and type-founders will do well 10
consider the matter. The new difference be-
tween America and England will. we trust,
be settled without resort 20 the Ultima IL atiO
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Proposals for Copper.plate Engraving.

OFFICE ESUPERINTRNDRNr PUBLIC PRINTINs,l
Washington, July IS, 1858. !
DUPLICATE PROPOSALS WILL BERE-
- ceived at this Office until the Iith day Of
August next. at IL O'Clock m for engraving up.
on steel copper In the highest style Of the sew
eral styles OF the art Of steel or copper-plate en-
craving, various maps, prohes, Panoramic views
and views OF scenery required to illustrate the
several reports Of surveys Of railroad route to the
Pacific ocean.
Each proposal must be accompanied by satisfac-
tory evidence Of the ability Of the party bidding
| to execute The work, by specimens OF each class
or style Of work bid Tor, executed In bis or their
| own office, ana by statement Of the force which
can be employed by each upon the work
tits to be distinctly understood that no bids
will be entertained from any parties not directly
engaged In, and practically acquainted with, the
s;yle Of work bid for.
The bid. will state separately the pri e. and but
one price, FOR each style ofeD9ravng (specifying
plate bid for, and the time required for executing
the same.
Contracts will be entered into with and bonds
with Sc urity will be required from, the success
fol bidders for their faithful execution Of the work
bid for.
Ali work will be required to be executed .sto the
| satisfaction Of the Secretary Of War'
The work can be inspected by persons desirous
Of bidding therefor, upon application at this Of
Hce.
The proposals must be addressed, one to the
"Chaiiman Of the Committee on Engraving, -
"House Of Representatives United Statesr and
| one to A. G. Seaman, Superintendent Public
| Printing. Washington, ID g ,asd be plainly en-
dorsed Proposals tor steel or Copper plate En-
| craving" A. u. SEAMAN,
iY 6-dtl4thAug Superintendent.
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OFFICIAL.
TRRAsuRY DBPARTMI

TasAsuRY DEPARTMENT, May D, 1856.
Notice is hereby given to the holders Of the
stock issued pursuant to the act OF Congress Of
22d July, 1915, That such stock is rsdesmable by
its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender Of the certificates thereof, on the 18th
OF November next, when interest thereon will
cease
This department will continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, in addition
TO the interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days interest fer the money to reach
the vendor:
On such stock received at the Treasury between
toe 1st day Of June and the 3Ist day Of July, in
elusive, one half OF one Per cent on the amount.
specified In ths certificates;
0a such stock recsived between the 1st and 31s
days OF August, ons-fsurth Of one per cent;
And on sush stock received after the 3lst day OF
August, the interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, will be paid
Certificates OF such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive the pur-
chase msney and when sent prior to the 1st uly
the current half years interest mu also be as
signed By the present ckholder, otherwise such
interest Will be payable as heretofore.
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks OF the United States that this department
will purchase the same between the 1st day of
June s1d the lst day OF December next unless
the sum Of 81 800 0Ooshah be previously obtained
and will pay for the same, in addition to the IN
teres, accrued from he day Of the last dividend
OF interest, and Ons days additional interest for
the money 10 reach the vendor, the following rates
Of premium:
On stock Ct the loan Of 1912, premium Of 10
Per cent;
On stock Of the loans Of lsi7 and Is4s premium
OF l6 per cent;
And on stock issued under the act Of 9th Sep
tember, 1850, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium Of per cent
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the United States by the par.
ty entitled to receive the money; and II sent pre-
vious to the lst July, the current haIf-years In.
teret must also be assigned by the present stock
holder, other wise the interest for the half wear to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore
Payment for all the foregoing stocks will be
Ialde by drafts the assistant treasurers at Bos
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled TO receive the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
m29-dtl2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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TnE Cork TREE About a hogshesd of
acorns Of the cork oak have been introduced
from the South of Europe, and distributed in
the Middle and Southern States for expert
ment, or to test their adaptation TO the climate.
Thistree, in its native country, where il is an
evergreen, usually grows to the height of
twenty or thirty feet, but in England there
are specimens which exceed fifty feet in
height, with a diameter Of more than three
feet. The substance Familiarity known TO US
as cork, is the epidermis, an outer bark and
sometimes grows two or three inches thick
Should the experiment succeed, it will be n
subject of great national importance that
plantations should be established in various
parts of the country for the purpose OF grow
ing this useful substance, particularly in the
event Of a war between this country and Eu-
rope, in consequence of which the supply
would be cut off