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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

The EUROPEAN NEWS. The Collins
steamship Atlantic arrived at New York on
Monday, bringing Liverpool dates to the
Both ult four days later than previous ad-
vices. The treaty of peace had been ofici-
ally promulgated. 1t does not differ in any
important particular from the copy previous
| ly published. One of the conventions APP
pended to the treaty abolishes privateering,
and recognizes to the fullest extent the A
merican doctrine that the neutral flag pro-
tects the cargo, no matter by whom owned
The abolition Of privateering is, however, a
| step beyond what our Government has been
willing to yield, the smallness of our navy
in comparison with that of the maritime
powers of Europe, rendering it an impor-
tant arm of our defcnces in case of war
Under the principle now established by the
allied powers, privateering would be piracy,
and this we presume is the object of the a.
greement to which England and France
have come, and which they will no doubt
seek to impose upon the world as interna-
tional law.
Much excitement in political circles exis-
ted in England, and the Ministry was evil
IDENTIFY approaching crisis which must test
its strength to the utmost. The other items
of news are of very minor Importance
Consols closed, with new loan in anti
cipation, at 92f. Cotton had lost the ad-
vance reported by the last steamer, but
breadstuffs were frmer at advanced rates.
Baltimore american.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

STATISTICS OF CoLoR.-The census of
1850 shows that while more than e-fourth
of the colored people of the North are mu-
lattoes, only thirteenth of the slave po-
mutation of the slave States are mulattoes
Among the 1903, 314 slaves in the United
States. 246, 656 were found to have white
bloood in them, and not all of these could
he considered mulattoes; while of 1876, 200
Colored people of the free States, 81 600
were mulattoes. In Ohio, out of rs, 00C
eolored population, $4,000, or more than
one half mulattoes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15
The C1Rcu1T CouRr This Court ID

IHE CIRCUIT COURT.-Thls Court ad
journed over on Saturday last until Monda,
next, owing to the indisposition of Judg
Grain, which compelled him to leave tn
village on Friday morning for his residence
For the trial of the cases which were take,
up on Friday and Saturday and some il
which Judge GRAIN could not sit, RoBER.
Ford, Esq, of St. Mary's county, was ap
pointed Special Judge.
We copy from the docket few of thu
more important cases which have been triec
at this term:
George 0. Monroe, as Guardian to Baa
lam Murdoch, as. Cyrus Wheeler. Re-
Iplevin. Judgment for plaintiff.
j. F. S. Higdon Us. F. R. Wills. This
was case to recover damages for hogs kill
ed by vicious dog. Decided in favor O.
plaintiff. $50 damages.
Mark l.. SHINES u.s. F. r. Wills, SINH
lar case. Damages for plaintiff $40
VIM. L. Brent Us. VIM. Ferguson anc
Joseph Lacey, surviving owners of the
schooner Isabel. Assumpsit. judgment
for plaintiff $40 80. Bill of exceptions
| filed.
In the trial Of this suit it was shown thai
the plaintiff shipped on board the schooner
Isabel, as common carrier" lot furni.
ture, &C., to be conveyed from Baltimore tc
Port Tobacco; that soon after leaving the
harbor Of Baltimore dense fog suddenly
arose, and in entering the harbor of North
Point Creek the vessel ran upon rock
which was entirely hidden under water.
She Immediately sunk and the goods were
damaged to the amount stated. The coun-
sci for the plaintiff contended before the
Court (Judge Ford sitting) that notwith-
standing the counsel for the defendants
might show that all diligence and prudence
was exercised on the part of the captain of
the vessel in endeavoring to avoid danger,
that that was not sufficient under the law to
excuse the defendants, unless they could
show that the accident was by the immedi-
ate act Of God, disconnected from any agency
OF man whatever. Numerous authorities
were cited to sustain this point; and un-
der the instructions of the Court the Jury
brought in their verdict.
State of Maryland Us. Henry Green, free
negro. Tried for receiving stolen hog,
knowing it to have been stolen. The case
was submitted to Judge GRAIN, who found
the prisoner guilty. A motion for arrest of
judgment is now pending.
We understand that Judge GRAIN, hay
ing recovered from his late indisposition
will attend Court next Monday
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

MAKING LETTER ENVELOPES. OF
paper and barrels of mucilage are used up
in New York city every month in the manu-
facture of an article so insignificant and I'M
pretending as letter envelopes. Four firms
are engaged in the business on large scale,
and several others in small way 1t is
estimated that the number of envelopes
made in that city every week is, at least,
d ,0O0,O 900.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15
NOTICE.

TNHE COMMISSIONERS FOR PRIMARY
Il SCHOOLS will meet in Port Tobacco on
MONDAY, the 10Th instant, at 10 o'clock. Per-
sons who have claims against the school fund are
requested TO present them on that day for settle
ment. J. G. CHAPMAN, President
May Is, 1856. of the Board.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

LAND SALEs.-John II. Key, Esq, sold,
on Wednesday, the Both of April last, the
two tracts of land, advertised by him in our
paper, for the sum of $14, OO1. 90, Or frac-
ton under $40 per acre. Purchaser, DR..
Robert Morris Key, of our village.
John Willard, Esq, sold last week at
private sale his farm ''Greenbrier," contain
ing about $50 acres, for So, $4,000. Pur-
chasers, DR.. A. j. Spalding and j. G.
Greenwell. Isl. Marys Beacon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

CoNsc1ENcE.-The Treasury Department
at Washington on Thursday received pack
age mailed at Baltimore, enclosing hun
dred dollar note without word of comment,
evidently mailed, says the Star, by some
one who, having defrauded the govern
ment of that amount, took that means OF
easing his conscience.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

The U. S. steam frigate Merrimac, Capt.
Pendergrast, sailed from Annapolis Roads
on Tuesday. It is said she goes to prose
cute the remainder of her six months cruise
on the coast of the United States,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

In London, out Of a population of two
and a half millions, only five hundred thou
sand attend church. In Liverpool the pro-
portion is about one third Of the population.
The case seems to be pretty much the same
in all great cities.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15
NOTICE.

ENHE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore exist
4 ing under the firm of J. B. FERGUssoN& Co.
was dissolved by the death Of J. B. FERGUSON.
All persons indebted to the firm are requested to-
make immediate settlement with the undersigned,
the surviving partners.
VIM. FERGUSON,
J. r. BATEMAN.
I$The remaining STOCK OF GOODS will
be sold very low to close.
May Is, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

FOREIGN DUTIES ON ToBACco.-We un-
'derstand that the Zollverein have it in con-
temptation to raise the duties upon North
American tobacco. Should they carry this
intention into effect, it will seriously affect
the growth of the plant in this country
Our government should take immediate steps
to demonstrate against the measure. So
many important interests will be DESTROYED
by it that it is important that no time should
be lost in making strong representations up
on the subject. Our last commercial cir
culars from Brennan state that the tobacco
market during the month of March was
characterized by the absence of all supplies,
by great firmness in prices, and by stocks
as light as they have ever been during the
last fifteen years, viz: 600 hogsheads tobac-
co and stems. In a fiscal point of view, the
imposition of excessive duties on this article
would be the most impolitic experiment that
the Zollverein government could make. It
would completely extinguish a source of re-
venue which is daily becoming more valua-
ble.-Cotton Plant.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

Simplicity and genuine indebtedness is
of greater value than beauty. The latter
will captivate, but not retain while the for
mer will make deeper impression each day
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

A MARTYR TO SC1ENcE.-A Mr.. Alexan-
der Tinconi, recently died in Paris, aged
80 years, having, although in easy circum-
stances, starved himself to death. He was
so absorbed by his love of science, that he
forgot the body required nourishment, and
would go without food for several days, fire.
quently. In his lodgings were found noun
tains Of books and manuscripts in all the Ian
guages of the world He spoke twelve with
facility, and knew great many more 1t
was stated, that for two years previous to
his death, he had never changed his linen
or his clothes
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15
ALEXANDRIA. May ~, 1856.

GRAM Whea-The receipts of Wheat for
the week have been fair, with a steady market.
In the early part of the week, prices ranged from
81 2Oasl 80 for fair to prime red, and 81 35aS1
As for white.
Co'n-Corn is dull at 45a50 for white and mix
ed.
Rye-56a5S cents.
Oats-30a32 cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

We learn that some difficulty occurred at
Marbury's Wharf, on Friday last, between
Mr.. VIM. H. Cox, of Nanjemoy district,
and Mr.. Simmons, which resulted in the
latter receiving very dangerous wound upon
the head from stone thrown by the form
Ter. We have heard two different statements
relating to the affair; but as the matter will
no doubt be investigated by the Grand Jury,
which will meet on Monday next, we think
it would subserve the ends of justice better
for us not to attempt to give either version.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

DEATH OF Ex-SENAToR DAwsoN.-The
Hon. William G. Dawson, for many years
a distinguished Senator of the United States
from Georgia, is reported by telegraph to
have died at Greensboro, in that State, on
Tuesday, Of neuralgia of the heart Thus,
within brief period, the State of Georgia
has lost three of her most eminent states
men and ex-senators- Judge Berrien, Gov.
Troupe and Mr. Dawson The latter gen.
tleman, it will be remembered, presided
with great dignity over the Southern COM
mercial convention which assembled in this
city few years ago,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

Projection OF SEED CoRN-7o preren
the seed from being destroyed by hens
The pig with full belly, will never root
the hen with full crop, will not scratch the
ground. Therefore, when my hens are dis
posed to scratch, call them up to the barn,
and give them as much corn as they will
eat, for which they always sing to merry
tune, and lay whole hat full Of eggs.
To prevent crows from pulling corn, is
to scatter corn in the field broadcast, which
they feed upon and leave the seed. IF l
have much company by my liberality, I soak
the corn in strichnia and hot water Last
spring, after scattering half bushel of corn
soaked in this way, / picked up forty-two
dead crows, and how many more went off
feeling kind O sick, am notable to state
Wire. and grub worms are more difficult
customers to deal with-for any poison used
for their destruction is always absorbed by
the soil, which is sure protection to them.
/ have never found sure remedy for these
pests; and can only secure my seed by
planting enough for their wants and mine
too, and if they get more than their share,
I plant new hills a few inches from the old
ones thus destroyed, and sthin OUT at Sc
cond hoeing J. P. Country Gentleman
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

It is stated in Black,oooPs Magazine that
there are nearly eleven thousand boats en-
gagged in the Scottish Fisheries, and that
they give employment to about forty thou
sand fishermen, besides occupying as coop
ers, cutters, and laborers, nearly thirty
thousand other persons. The amount Of
capital invested in the fisheries is about $2,-
100 900.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

NAIL LETTINGS. find announced in
the Baltimore San, among others the fol-
lowing mail lettings:
Leonardtown to Ridge, Henry W. Yates,
$500, Port Tobacco to Nanjemoy, Ooncas-
ter included Thomas p Morriss. 5000;
Port Tobacco to Benedict, no bid; Port To-
bacco to Leonardtown, r. NJ. Brimmer,
81 $50; Upper Marlboro to Charlotte Hall,
3. A. NJ. E. Burrell. $40; Washington to
Port Tobacco, R. NJ. Brimmer, $4,000
Washington to Upper Marlboro, r. NJ.
Brimmer, $425; Washington to Leonard
town, r. M. Brimmer, 81 ,475.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

The New STEAMER MINNESOTA WASH
INGroN, May 9-This afternoon the Secre-
tary OF the Navy, accompanied by Commo-
dore Smith, visited the new steamer Min
nesota recently launched at the Navy Yard,
to witness the operation of her machinery.
They were received by Capt. f. Forrest,
the commandant, engineer in chief, Daniel
&. Martin; constructor, Samuel M. Pook
and other officers. Steam was let on and
the propeller made 33 revolutions with a
pressure of only five pounds. Every part
of the machinery worked admirably and even
beyond the expectation Of the engineer.
The boilers, which are constructed on a
new principle, were invented by the engi-
neer in chief also gave much satisfaction,
requiring only the estimated amount of %
tons of coal per day The Minnesota is ex-
pected to leave for Norfolk in about six
weeks to be coppered and receive her arma-
ment. She will not leave that port until
every part of her machinery has been suf-
ficiently tested. The engineers and con-
structors anticipate that she will be one of
the most perfect specimens ofnaval architec-
ture afoat.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

The late President of the Agricultural
Society, Gen. CHAPMAN, has obtained from
the United States Patent Office, several va
rieties of seed for the Society, which are
left at the f'Times' office for distribution
among the members. Gen. G. has opened
correspondence with Judge Mason, the
able and obliging Commissioner, and expects
hereafter that our Society will be furnished
with part of such seeds as may be adapted
to this latitude, procured by the agents of
the Agricultural Bureau of the Patent Office
from every part of the world.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15
VIM. FERGUSON.
POSTPONED
VALUABLE
EAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
TINE undersigned, by virtue of the authority
Il conferred upon him, will offer at Public Sale,
at the Court House door in Port Tobacco, on,
THURSDAY the 9Th day of MAY next. all,
Hughes died seised, and which devised by
her last will and testamentto Rev. Thomas Lilly.
commonly called
"PHG.NTX HILL,
it being "Part of Boarman's Manor" lying and
being in the 4th election district of Charles coun-
ty, and containing
4S5 1-2 ACRES,
more or less lis adapted to the growth of the sta
pie commodities of the county,-soil good and
very productive lis distant about miles from
Bryantown, and ad joins the lands of William F..
Bowling, Thomas S. Gardiner and John w. Haw-
kins; has upon it a large and
rrTSNA j. comfortable DWELLING and all
- IL! e necessary OUT BUILDINGS in.
49,. sHsss J. :. !. s.sg good repair.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-third of the purchase.
money cash on the day Of sale, and the balance
in equal annual nstalments of one, two and three
years; the purchaser giving bond with sureties>
approved, bearing interest from the 1st day Of
January, 1857, when possession of the property
will be delivered. Upon payment of all the pur-
chase money, good and sufficient deed will be
given.
For more particular description, apply to Rev.
THOMAS LILLY, st. Inegoes, ST. Mary's county;
or to the undersigned, at Port Tobacco. So,
April II, 1S56-ts
Ey The aboue sale IS postponed to TVS
DAY the 30M instant. 81
May Is, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15
THE MARK ELS.
BALTIMORE, May Ia, 1856

! FLouR.-There was but little disposition mani
tested to operate in Flour this morning, the news
of the steamer Atlantic being below at New York
tending in great measure to check operations.
A sale of 500 bbls Howard street was made early
in the day at Sc, and the market appeared steady
at this figure. We quote Baltimore family, at So
aS9 SO, and extra do SSas8 So
GRAIN.-lhe Grain market exhibits no new
features. Inc receipts to-day were fair, and for
most descriptions the market was steady at Sa-
lturday's prices.
Wheat-The offerings of Wheat were about
$500 bushels. Sales Of good to prime red were
made at 81 35asI AZ, and white Wbeats sold at
ISL 52aSl 90 for fair to good, and at ST 65aSI IS
for prime extra and family flour lots Prime
Wheats are, as they have been for some weeks
past. scarce and wanted, but common Wheats
are plenty and extremely difficult of SALE
Co,n-Of Corn there was about 90 900 bushels
offered. The demand was fair and prices were
shade higher than on Saturday. Mixed sold at
46a49 cts, white at 46a50 cts, and yellow at so
ass cts.
REEVE quote Maryland and Virginia at Goa
65 cts.
Oats-Sales al 80 to SO cents.
From the American of Saturday last.l
ToBAcco.-We have still to note very active
market for both Maryland and Ohio Tobacco
The receipts are not large as usual at this sea-
son, and as purchasers take readily all that ar
rives. no stock allowed 10 accumulate. Price.
Tor Maryland are fully maintained. and we quote
as before inferior short seconds at "a so IS;
common S5as6; middling to brown Sc so 81;
and brown leafy 81 so a So The sales of Ohio
Tobacco reach about $50 hhds., and include near
Iy the entire receipts. The sales are mostly of
reds, which bring s6aS8. Some small sales of
good spanged to fine yellow were made at prices
ranging from Sl0as20 but very little of the latter
description comes in, and prices are therefore
rather higher than if there was stock in market
The Inspections of the week are 977 hhds
Maryland 400 bids. Ohio, and 10 hhds. KY
total 1889 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-15

The BLOODY DUEL.-The Wilmington
On. c. papers confirm the statement that
a fatal duel had taken place between two
citizens Of that town. DR.. W G. Willk-
ings, who was killed, was only 80 years OF
age, and very popular. Joseph H. Flanner,
Esq, who fired the fatal shot, was young
commission merchant, and also very popu-
lar. The difficulty, it is said, grew out OF
a speech made by DR.. W. at Democratic
meeting, and to which Mr.. Flanner (who
was a candidate on the American ticket for
Commissioner Of Navigation for Whining
tom replied, with some severity, in print
ed handful. This drew a challenge from
the Doctor, and having been accepted, the
duel took place on Saturday last in Marion
district, S. G. They fought with pistols,
at ten PAGES, and, as stated yesterday, DR..
W. fell at the third fire, a ball passing
through the right lung, causing death in a
few minutes. Previous to this unfortunate
affair, both gentlemen are said to have been
intimate personal friends. The funeral of
the deceased took place on Sunday, and was
attended by 4 large concourse of citizens.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-10-15
Good Omsn.

One Of the most remarkable and sig
nifcant incidents which has transpired
during this campaign, happened on
Hales Eddy on Saturday last. An i'm
mense number of Fremontcrs had gath
cred to have a pole raising. The pit was
dug for The pole, but just as the Assem-.
blage weIe about 10 commence tho ope-
ration of raising. a magniicenlly large
Buck burst out Of the adjoining woods,
and being confused at the unusual sight
of so many mortal enemies. rushed mad
ly into the throng, and fell with a bullet
in his heart in the very pit dug to sci the
Fremont pole in. Such a shout as The
people set up at that termination of the
wild bucks race, never before started
The echoes of these sombre mountains of
the Delaware. The Buck was dragged
from the pit, the pole raised, aAd there
it stands as a monument of the fate of
James -Honesdole Dem.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-10-15

40 Unto Ye, PharlseeS, RypOerItes.'
Srme modern ohArisee has De n >oe-
ly exercised in spnii, because the Rev.
Mr.. CLARK, Of Ills lace. has venirred
20 speak OF sfarery as a sin.
This Phariseu unbuid,ns himself to
his sympa.hizing brother If the Dem
ocrat. They are brothers in affection ;
both of them Immediately imagined that
their party creed was assai ed. IL Yindi
cation of their creed and their darling
harlot, SLAVERY, they have spoken. bot
ai'h less sense than their ancient pro-
geniior. under the intiiciion Of Buchanan.
Il is a I;ttle singular. as well as signii-
cant, that The Democratic party should
get into i raging passion every time a
clergyman speaks Of SLAVERY as an in
stituIion al wal with the genius and the
DRY of our government, and a sin against
Goa and humanity. Whenever this is
done, they siraigAtway fall into a tower
ing passion. and charge The ministry with
DESIGNATION Of the pulpit, AMI with
PREACHING AGAINST THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY. Ii II at prty is SO Identified
with slavery, that you cannot assail The
one without d~enehncing the other, it is
high time the people knew it. They are
beginning to know it, ard the Trades of
abuse from the Democrat. and its phar-
@isaical correspondents are doing much tc
enlighten them on the subject. We here
they will continue their iabors in this
line until after the election.
We want the Christian community 10
understand that to denounce slavery Is
at he same time TO denounce the Demo-
cratic parry. They have only to under
stand this TO forsake that party as rats DO
a sinking ship. And we are happy to
say that they are fast doing so. The
DeDOc, at could no; pursue a better course
for US, than il is now pursuing. and We
hope we shall not see a number that
has not some attack upon the clergy
either editorially. or from some stupid
correspondent.-ShorP Shooter;
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-10-15
PENNSYLVANIA Electisn.

From Pennsylvania the returns are MOI
sufficient TO form an accurate opinion as
to tie result. The counties which
have been heard from, are almost, with
out exception, strongly Democratic. and
they report Democratic gains. Llncas-
ter county, the home of Buchanan gives
5000 Republican majority, a gain of
2 300. Philadelphia has probably Civ
en- a majority for the Democracy. The
result is very doubtful, but the indica-
tons are that it has gone Democratic
Still We donot yet give up the State, and
shall wait with anxiety Tor further re-