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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
O h TT u A II Y.

Departed this life on the 9Th inst. at the resi-
dcnce of Dr. E. " EDELEN, Mrs HENRIETTA
LANCASTER, of Cobb Neck Charles county.
rellct of the late DR.. JOSEPH LANCASTER.
In the sudden demise of this estima Bile lady we
are once more forcioly reminded of the uncertain
ty Of human existence, and that
Sour lives rivers gliding free
To that unfathom'd, boundless sea,
The silent grave!''
To speak of the subject of this notice in the
language OF panegyric, would be but to do her an
act OF simple justice. She possessed in an emf
nent degree those qualities which adorn the fe-
male character and which seemed to win for her
the confidence and affection Of all who ame With,
in the range Of her acquaintance. Her kindness
to the afflicted and needy attests the generosity Of
her heart. In the community IN which she lived,
she indeed beloved by all, and her death has
created there void which cannot soon be filled.
If Others keenly feel her loss, poignant indeed
must be the grief which desolates the heart of
her loved and only child for the vine clings to
the strong oak of the forest so did she lean upon
her mother. Yet her bitter chaIice of affection
will be greatly sweetened by the reflection, that
she was not ushered into the presence of her
Judge unprepared, and that death for her was but
passage to better and happier home. Long
will this good lady be remembered by those who
knew her, and her name will be associated with
all that is good and lovely in her sex. Though
the grave has closed over her forever the bright
ness of her good example will be reflected back,
and will serve to conduct others into the path
which leads to righteousness and eternal glory.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
PATROL NOTICE.

ITO James B. Sheriff, Justice of the Peace for
Z Charles County The undersigned think
Patrol necessary for the neighborhood of the Pc
titioners and pray that one he appointed.
ALLISON F. BEALLE
ALEX HAMILTON,
GEO. NOEL LYON.
By virtue of the above application made to me,
hereby appoint A. F. Beale, Alex Hamilton,
George ~ Lyon, F. Leo Wills. Francis B. Green.
VIM E Dement,, A. J. Dutton, VIM. F. De-
ment, B. F. BealIe, R. H. Stewart, J. Stewart,
Charles Stewart VIM F. Robey, Samuel D. Da-
Wis, VIM. J. Johnson, Patrol company and I
hereby appoint Allison F. Bealle and Richard H.
Stewart as Captains Of the above Patrol
dec 25-2t JAS. B. SHERIFF. J. T.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

NORTHERN ENTERPRISE COMING South.
The Philadelphia North American, says
We have heard, we know not how truly,
that some of our northern capitalists have Or
ganized project for the improvement of tAe
city of Norfolk, Va, which is of a com1
hensive and enterprising character. It
proposed to make Norfolk the great city Of
the southern seaboar9, the centre of its
trade, and the metropolitan point for what
ever of commercial activity the South may
contain The numerous conventions held
of late years at the South for the purpose OF
stimulating the growth Of Southern trade,
and the general commentator Of all move
ments looking to that end, which has been
uttered by southern newspapers, legislatures,
etc. has doubtless directed the enterprise
and capital of the great populous North tc
this matter as likely to prove chance
for profitable investment Every avenue Of
business and speculation in the free States
is now so filed, that the restless spirit OF
adventure cannot fad development at home
Hence re should not wonder if this project
were to prove substantial one. That it is
feasible no one can doubt, who regards the
splendid commercial location Of Norfolk.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
CHRISTMAS. -With the return of this con-

CHRISTMAS the return of this con-
secrated and happy day, we trust that health
and good cheer may be the portion of all
our readers While we observe the ami
versary of the coming of our Saviour into
the world, land remember the great blessings
which followed that remarkable advent, it
becomes us all to be cheerful, thankful and
forgiving; and as we have received, so
should we also dispense blessings as far
as we can to those in need. We hope our
youthful readers will come in for their share
of the "good things" and make cheerful, by
their innocent pastimes, the homes and fire.
sides of their parents and friends. It is a
glorious time for happy childhood
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

SINGULAR DIFFERENCE. Whilst the New
York papers look upon the recent news
from Nicaragua as almost decisive of Walk
er's defeat, the New Orleans papers rejoice
over the same news as assuring his triumph.
The New York Times publishes a letter from
Walker, dated the 1st instant, and address,
ed to New York correspondent, in which
he says:
L consider that our permanent power in
Central America never has been on as&frm
basis as now; nor do know of one single
month since I have been in Nicaragua
wherein we have made as much progress to-
ward final results as the month which has
just ended"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
PATROL NOTICE,

ITO John w. Guy. Justice of the Peace for
4 Charles County:-The undersigned think
Patrol necessary for the neighhorhood lying on
the northwest of Mattawoman Swamp. commenc-
ing at the head Of Mattawoman Creek and run
ming up to the line between Charles and Prince
Georges counties, in Pomonkev Neck.
r. r. TUBMAN.
MATTHIAS CAWOOD,
OLIVER n. BRYAN.
By virtue Of the above application. hereby ap--
point B. T. Tuhman, William G. Robey, Tho's,
Harris. John H. Cox, Noel B. Harmon, P. A.
Brawner, William FL. Cox. Lemuel w. Harmon,
Thomas r HALEY. George Tubman, Matthias
Cawood, James Brown. Samuel Cawood. Joseph
w Downs and Oliver N. Bryan, Patrol compa-
ny; and I hereby appoint Noel B. Harmon and
Oliver N. Bryan Captains Of the above Patrol.
JOHN w. GUY, J. P.
$IPIt is strongly recommended that no person
within the limits of patrol permit bis servants
to leave his premises at night without pass
All found without pass will be rsdly dealt
with. NOEL B. HARMON,
OLIVER N. BRYAN,
dec 25-2t Captains Of Patrol.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
CONGRESS.

The Senate proceeded to the consideration
of the House bill authorizing the President
to purchase or build steam revenue cutter
for the port of New York, and appropriate
ing $3.50, 900 for that purpose. After de-
bate, in which the propriety of such expen-
ditures were proper and economical, the bill
was passed.
Mr.. Brown, of Mississippi, made aspeech
in vindication of the South, and in reply to
Messrs Seward, and Wilson, and others,
who had assailed it's institutions; after which
the Senate adjourned.
The House suspended the rules, to enable
Mr.. Washburn of Maine, to introduce re-
so.ution, calling upon the President to COM
municate to the House what amount of mo-
ney has been expended in Kansas, from the
time of the organization of that Government,
for the expenses incurred in the various de-
partments, including those connected with
the treason cases and the violation of the al
legged laws of that Territory The resolu-
ton was passed.
The House under the resolution of Mr..
Granger, proceeded to the election of Chap
lain. A large number of clergymen we're
placed in nomination, and the Rev. Daniel
Waldo, the Chaplain or the first session,
was the successful competitor.
Mr.. Clingman introduced resolution.
which was passed, giving General Scott an
additional $40, 900, by virtue of the joint
resolution under which he was appointed
Lieutenant General-the sum to which At
torney General Gushing says he is entitled
Mr. H. Marshall moved a suspension of
the rules, in order to introduce resolution,
making the bill to amend the naturalization
laws and forming uniform rule of naturali-
zation, the special order of the 18th day of
January next. The House decided the
question in the negative, yeas 80 nays 90,
and adjourned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

PIANOS AND Music.-We learn that Horace
Waters, Of 1913 Broadway, N. Y, agent for the
sale of many of the most celebrated makers of
Pianos and Melodeons, is offering them at prices
which we advise all who desire to purchase to
avail themselves of. He is also selling his large
and wel-known Catalogue of Music at one-thrd
off from the regular prices. and win forward tie
same free of postage. His offers to the trade,
teachers, and schools, Of the most favorable
character-a of which he will be able to fill to
the letter, for having wisely adopted the cash sys
tenn. The Horace Waters Pianos are known as
among the very best. We are enabled to speak
of those instruments with some degree of conf
dence, from personal knowledge of their excel
lent tone and durable quality.--.N. Y. Evangelist.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
PUBLIC SALE.

EpY virtue OF an order of the Orphans Court of
ID Prince Georges County, the subscriber will
sell at public sale, at the late residence of WASH
ington Boswell, deceased. near T. B., in Piscata-
way district, on MONDAY, the 5ta day of JAN
UARY, 1857, Gf fair if not, on the first fair day
hereater,) all the personal estate of said deceasr
ed, consisting Of
IS n Several very likely NEGROES of -
Sa3 both sexes; ~
- Crops Of Iobacco. Corn. Fod -G9
der. .Stram; Farming Utensils, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
TERMS OF SALE: For the groes-Accepted
Drafts at four months interest added.-For the
other property, for all sums of and under $40
cash-for sums above that amount credit of six
months will be given; the purchasers giving bonds
with approved security, with interest from the day
of sale.
JEREMIAH TOWNSEND, Admir-
dec 25-ts of Washington Boswell.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
SLAVE ABDUCToR CAUGHT.-The Alexan'
lria Gazette of the 18th instant. saws:

dria Gazette of the 18th instant, says:
Messrs. VIM. Carey and VIM Marcy,
residing near Bells Cross Roads, in this
county, arrested man yesterday morning
who gave his name as Cornelius Hughes,
and says he is from Connecticut for attemp-
ting to induce slave of Mr. Garey's to run
off. Hughes was carried before Justice
Wesley Carlin, who, after hearing the evil
dence, committed him to JAIL to await an
examination before the county Court, at its
January term. It appears that Hughes
saw Mr.. Garey's slave in Washington, and
attempted then to persuade him to escape,
but the negro refused to 90, and told Hughes
if he would accompany him home, he would
90 off with him the next morning. Hughes
went to Mr.. Garey's with the negro, and
staid all night. The negro, however, in:
formed his master of the circumstance, ano
has led to the arrest of Hughes"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

PISTOLS AND COFFEE FOR Two.-Quite an
excitement was produced on Wednesday
last, by small piece Of paper being stuck
up in several public places, denouncing a
gentleman of this city, and which was thought
would have led to very serious consequent
ces, but for the interposition of the the
strong arm of the law. In this frigid wea-
.ther, and in the absence of political aSGi.a-
ment, it was hoped gentlemen would be able
to keap cool and quiet.-AnnapoIis Rep'1j-
lean.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

THE TENNESSEE RESURRECTION. Louis
viWe Dec. 20.-The Russellville Herald of
Wednesday says that the insurrection ex-
element still exists in the neighborhood of
Ulney and Gordonsville, and number of
negroes have been arrested A negro in
one of the iron works of Tennessee, who had
said he knew all about the plot but would
die before he would tell, was sentenced to
receive fifty lashes, under which he died.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

A committee appointed to examine into
the grounds of the reported negro insurrec-
ton in Harrison county, Texas, found ':no
evidence of any concert of action, or any de-
finite ideas among the negroes of what they
intended to do" There had been some
s'loose talk based upon the ''belief that
thew would be free if Fremont was elected"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

GEN. PACKENuAM.- II Curious Fact
We copy the following from the New Orleans
Picoy,u,e of the 18th inst.
eve were yesterday credibly informed,
by gentleman who resides near the spot,
that in September last, the well known pc
can tree under which the remains of General
Pakenham were buried, few miles below
this city, was broken off thirty feet above
ground, by gale Of wind, and cannon
ball, fired from the British lines during
the battle, was found imbedded just where
the trunk broke off
ssThus it was that the brave Briton slept
under one of his own missiles as his monu-
ment"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

We think the suggestion contained in the
following communication very good one,
and indeed highly important, in order to
. render efficient the service of the Patrols
which are nightly on duty in the county
BY the means suggested, every owner or
manager can be appraised which of his SER
wants are absent from home at any time
when his quarters are examined by the Pat
rol, and when absent, held to strict ac-
countability It is obvious that if the
movements of servants were thus closely
watched, they would rarely find opportuni-
ties for stealing or forming conspiricies
without being detected,
[ComMUNIcATED.l
Mr.. EDITOR: / would suggest through
your most valuable medium Of communica-
ton to the public, that it would be well for
each of the owners and managers Of servants
to make out list of names of all the SER
wants about them, and hand, or enclose it
through the post-ofhce, to the Captains OF the
Patrols in their respective neighborhoods,
which will enable them when visiting thoir
quarters to know if every servant is in
his place. The Patrol may be easily impos-
ed upon by not knowing the servants, as
any stranger may assert that he belongs to
the premises where he is found, and mem
bers of the Patrol be none the wiser. By
having list, the Patrol may mark the alb
sentees and inform their owners, who should
hold them to an account for their absence
We think much good would result from sucl
system, and hope that all will comply a
their earliest convenience with the sugges
ton. Very respectfully,
A CAPTAIN OF PATROL
Dec. ODD, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

SLAVE EXCITEMENT IN KENTUCKY. =
Louisville, Dec. 20.-A free negro was
hung yesterday at Cadiz, Ky, after being
tried by the Vigilance Committee of the
town on suspicion of being concerned in the
slave conspiracy. There are number more
in jail and some will be hung. Judge Cook
has called his court for Christmas day
The excitement is very high.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

SLAVE CAsE.-The National IntcNigcncer,
Of Thursday, says can application of the
provisions Of the fugitive slave law was made
in Washington last evening, in the case o!
the arrest of Mary Ann Williams, colored
woman claimed as the property Of Mrs.
Massey, of Alexandria, from whom the wo-
man has successfully secreted herself for five
or six years. She was duly identified as
Mrs. Massey's property, and taken from
her place of service on the Capitol Hill to
her mistress in Alexandria"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

We announced some days ago the death
at Richmond, Va, of Andrew Marshall a
colored man, who had been Baptist preach
er in Savannah, for forty years. He was
about 100 years of age when he died. His
remains were taken to Savannah. where he
had one Of the most imposing funerals ever
witnessed in that city. The Rev. Mr.. RAM
bant officiated. A benevolent society," q
temperance society, fifty carriages and a
long procession of pedestrians including
white and colored followed his remains to
the grave.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

DEATH OF DocToR PUsEY.-The latest
news from England announce the death of
the Rev. Doctor Pussy, Regius Professor
Iof Hebrew in the University of Oxford, bet
ter known from the party in the Church Of
England which bears his name, whose doe
trines have strong leaning to those of the
Church of Rome. His publication of the
Oxford tracts advocating opinions of this
character caused him to be suspended from
preaching for considerable time by his
bishops; but although many of those who
adopted his views, among others Doctor
Newman, went over to the Romish Church,
DR.. Pussy always continued protested
member of the Church of England, retaining
his professors chair at Oxford
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
BREAST PIN FOUND.

A SERVANT left at this office some few weeks
n since, GOLD BREAST PIN, which is
no doubt valued highly by the owner. 1t was
found near the first gate on the road leading from
Port Tobacco through the farm OF Major VIM. 3.
Matthews, and was encased in small paper box.
dec 25-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

e-ment n the Missouri slave case,
before the Supreme Court, is now closed,
and the case is submitted to the court II
the court should, contrary to expectation,
meet all the questions of a constitutional
kind, which have been presented and argued
by the counsel, it is not probable that their
opinion will be declared till near the close
OF the present term
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
THE SLAVE RESURRECTION. -Fremontism

THE SLAVE EcTIoN.-Fremontism
has produced its fruits A servile insurrec-
ton has been planned, and the approaching
holidays was to have been the time for a
general uprising of the negroes and the
massacre of the whites How far the plot
extended is not known, but the State of
Kentucky was the hot-bed of the insurrec-
ton, and for the past two week the greatest
excitement upon the subject has existed in
that State. As usual exaggerated rumors
and reports were afoat. Tennessee was
deeply involved in the plot, and the county
jails are filled with negroes, arrested on
charges of conspiring to revolt; the whites
are armed and arming on both side, sending
their wives and children to the cities and
larger towns for protection, and forming
vigilance committees on every side. A
number of ringleaders among the slaves have
been taken and executed, and the most
prompt and vigorous measures are put in
force to repress any attempt at rising on the
part of the blacks, and to prevent their as
sembling and combining together, Strange
to relate, deficiency of arms and ammuni-
ton is complained Of The plan of the ne
groes was bold and bloody, and had it not
been discovered so soon beforehand, would
have LED to a catastrophe of horror, such
as St. Domingo alone could afford paral-
lei. The negroes on the estates were to
have murdered their masters and families on
Christmas night, and then to have marched
to each county town, murdered the white
inhabitants, and pillaged and burned it
The diabolical plot was conceived, and had
it been attempted as proposed, would have
been to great extent successful. It was
discovered by the recapture of a slave, who,
on being taken declared that he had run a.
way for fear of being murdered by the ne
groes for refusing to enter into the plot. The
thread of the information given was follow
ed out, and facts were discovered fully con-
frming all he had stated. Thus probably
a scene of murder and devastation has been
spared and the negroes themselves have
been saved from an attempt which, in the
end, would have brought about the extermi-
nation of all concerned in it, As we have
said, Fremontism has produced it's fruits, for
the name of the free-soil candidate for the
Presidency was familiar in the mouths Of
the negroes, many of whom confidently said
he was coming with large army to assist
them. What commentary this is upon
that unprincipled party who have thrown
the question of slavery SO incendiary like
into the Presidential canvass The yer,
denunciations of Southern men against Ere
mont and his Black Republican supporters
have sunk into the open ears of their ne
groes, and the widest expectations have
been engendered in their minds which hav,
given life to the fearful plot just discovered
Weekly Dispatch.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

The Harbor Steam Battery which has
been building at Hoboken for long time
past, by Mr.. Stevens, is being rooted over,
preparatory for winter, as the work has
been suspended, except on the engines. II
is still carefully screened from public view,
and visitors are seldom admitted. The orr
ginal protector having deceased, the work
is carried forward by a surviving brother
Among the estimates ofappropration by the
United States Government for the ensuing
year, in $50, III for this enterprise.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
M A r. RIED.

On Tuesday, the 18th instant, by Rev. Mr.
BEcKwIrH, B. G.. sTONESTREET, Esq, Of
this county. and MARY ELLEN, second daugh-
ter of RICHARD SELLmAN, Esq, OF Anne Arundel
county.
Were united in the holy bands of matrimony.
on Thursday morning. the 18th of December. by
the Rev. VIM. j. CHlLEs, at the residence of Mr..
RlcHARD PRIcE, in Nanjemoy, WALTER w.
DUNNlNGTON and Miss RUIiAMAH DEAN.
ali of this county.
On Tuesday, the 10th instant, at the residence
of JOHN II: WEARING, Esq, by the Rev J. H.
CHEW, THOMAS F. BOWIE, Jr., Esq, and
LIZZIE, eldest daughter Of the late w. Il. C..
WoRTHINGToN, of Prince Georges county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

WILD DUcKs.-It is stated by an old
gunner that Canvass Back Ducks this year
are uncommonly scarce on the Potomac, and
that other kinds Of Wild Ducks are in poor
condition. Canvass Backs command high
prices in the Northern cities; but Shutters,
-Mallards, &C., are comparatively cheap.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

SEARS ILLUSTRATED FAMILY BIBLE
Those who wish to procure copy Of this
beautiful edition of the Bible, will have an
opportunity of doing 50, through the Agent,
Mr.. Fl. D.. Dyson, of this county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25
MISS MAYA letter in the New YorI

Times, dated Paris Nov. a, says:
Miss Juliana May, of Washington city,
Yesterday signed contract with Mr.. Luml-
by, the manager of Her Majesty's Theatre
in London, italian opera, for six months
Miss May left Paris for London to-day, ano
will succeed Catharine Hayes in Julien
concerts on Thursday night, and when the
opera season opens will take her place IL
the opera.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-12-25

The Augusta Georgian and Journal states
that it is not Howell Cobb who. is the au-
thor of book entitled s.Scriptural Exami-
nation of the Institution of Slavery, recently
noticed as having been issued for private dis
tribution. The author is Rev. Howell Cobb,
of Houston county, Georgia, lawyer and
preacher by profession who has devoted
much of his time to literary pursuits. He
is the author of ''Cobbs Analysis and LIE
gal Forms" and other works Of value to
the profession.