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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

Mount VERNON. Wise having
been requested by the ladies of the Mount
Vernon Association to open negotiations
with Mr.. John A. Washington in conform
ity with the provisions of the late act of the
Virginia Assembly replies that he cannot
act under the law until the Association has
passed a Constitution and Bylaws, the
same to be approved by the Governor, and
an approved copy thereof filed in the Office
Of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
The Governor advises the Association to
prepare Constitution and Bylaws, and
then to appoint Hon. Edward Everett as their
advocate and agent, to appear before Con-
gress, asking $40, 900, and the Legislatures
of the various States of the Union, asking
of each, through its legislators, it's proper
ton of the sum ($1S0,000) that will re-
main to be raised, according to its federal
numbers
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

Curious STATIsTIc.-We find a paragraph
in circulation in which it is estimated that the
clergy cost the United States six million
dollars per year the criminals, twelve mil
lions; and the lawyers, thirty-fve millions
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

THE SENIOR Glass AT HARvARD.-The
present graduating class at Cambridge num-
bers 105 members, being the most numer-
GUS of any class which has hitherto been
graduated. The average age of the mem
bers is u years and months.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

THE CHAMPION DIFF1cULTY.-W ashinq-
ton, May 19.-The Cabinet was in session
five hours to-day, on, as is understood, the
subject of the Champion difficulty.
Mr.. Champion has not yet received his
dismissal. The French Minister appears to
be intensely interested in the affair.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

The meeting of the School Commission
ers which was to have taken place last Mon
day, but'did not, owing to unavoidable cir
cumstances, is postponed until Monday, the
I'd of June.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

TALL GRAss.-Judge Barnes has left at
our office sample of his growing crop Of
Orchard Grass, which measures feet in
ches. The average height Of his whole
crop the Judge thinks is about feet 6 in
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

OvERwoRKED LEGISLATORS. - Congress
has been in session over five months, and
has passed, it is said, eight public bills, and
very few private ones.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22
THE MARK ETS.

BALTIMORE, May 10, 1856.
FLoUR.-The market opened this morning with
| a good demand. We note sales of 200 bbls
Howard street. and $50 bbls Ohio at Sc. We
quote Baltimore family. at S9aS9 so, and extra do
| Sass so.
GRAIN.-There was pretty large supply of
Grain at market this morning.
Wheat-For Wheat the demand for good lots
was moderately active, and the market was firm
at former rates. Red Wheats sold at 81 40a$1
45 for good to prime, and white do. at 81 50a$1
So for fair, 81 6oasI 70 Tof good 70 prime, and
81 75aSl 80 for choice parcels. Inferior Wheats
continue dull, and difficult of sale.
Corn-Corn was dull and large part of the
parcels offered were unsod at the close of Change.
Such lots were disposed of brought 44a49 cts.
for white, and 49a5I cts. for yellow. lot of
400 bushels choice white sold at so cts, and one
Of 400 bushels very prime yellow brought SO cts.
Rye.-We quote Maryland and Virginia at Goa
65 cts.
Oats-sales at 80 to 81 cents.
From the American of Saturday last]
ToBAcco.-We observe no change in the To-
bacco market this week, former prices being full
ly maintained and the sales of Maryland comprs-
ing all that reaches the market. The receipts Of
all kinds thus far this considerably less
than those at the same period last year; the guam
tty inspected this year being 1852 hhds. against
II ,252 hhds. to the 18th May, 1855. We quote
Maryland as before Inferior short seconds at
81 50aS5; common S5aS6; middling to brown IS
50aS7; and brown leafy 81 5OaS9. The sales of
Ohio Tobacco comprise nearly the entire receipts,
which are composed principally of common to fine
reds, and sell at Sc 50aS8 so. An occasional
hogshead of inferior quality sells as low as S.,
but no sound Tobacco can be had under Sc so.
The inspections Of the week are 1873 hhds.
Maryland, 1876 hhds. Ohio, and 26 hhds. Ky
total 1875 hhds.
ALEXANDRIA. May II, 1856.
UAeat-The receipts of Wheat this
week have been fair, and the market has been
very uniform at 81 20aSl IS for ordinary to
prime red, and ST 40aSl so for white.
Corn-Corn comes forward very freely, and the
market is dull. Sales during the week from tha
cars at 45a4S cts.
Rye-55a5S cents.
Oats-30a3l cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

Found GUILTY WIN. F. Morgan, :
young lawyer, formerly of Maryland, who
had been on trial at St. Louis for forgery
has been convicted and ordered to be sent te
the penitentiary for ten years. The prison
er, on the announcement of the verdict, was
completely overcome, and nearly tainted a.
way. The Erening Nems says he is a
young man of polished address and insinu-
ating manners, and among the private cir
cles of his family and friends passed for a
paragon of perfection. 1t is believed an
appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court.
NEGROES EMANCIPATED.-A family Of
thirty -four negroes who were emancipated by
the late John Williamson, of Southampton
county Va, arrived at Norfolk Wednesday
in the packet from Smithfeld, on their way
to Ohio. They are under the charge of a
Quaker gentleman, and intend locating at a
Quaker settlement in Ohio. By provi-
sion in the will of their late master their ex-
penses are betrayed to their destined abode
and when they reach it 500 additional
will be paid each.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-22

II
To E. WELLS, Secretary C. C. Ag. So.
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!. 3Ausiiagss Garps,
- .lESsE II. MoMATK,

- ~ JESSE II. MoMATK,
AtI 1rncy m"d O"n.,li"' "a A-aw
- ,A.S,l S0la,i;t,, 50 f'naistt1y.
.CADIZ, 0HlO. -
1v7tfl ,rac,,,e IN Harrison and the adjoining
w equities All business entrusted TO ms care
iS7 NJ reesive pramp, AID diligent attention,
or Uhce--lu the reolat TlAoTy osSuP'S" Oy Sst't'
Eostwick, Market Street. CadtI, Ghio -aq
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INHa a. E.TNGHAM,

Atallsey ,t"a t'astta -ssti"' 0t s'a"
;stSf SntirtlHF Il, sssn ascrVy
.-A "a ILL uueid 10 all matters entrusted to him, II
$ ~ the cUuhyoi Hafrise1talld stioin|ns coHnil"s
t()tce IN Bing!anr'a LiecA eorc. oI i's'AaEu Mar
n Ell atreeis, Cadz, Uhto.
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sa;se s sket Il rs doors be- elosy Ste~art's corner
. ClIlACIhJhS 5 Sin t!iis aud ahIolnlns Connae'
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JesIAh SCOTT. ..'.'' ANON LENNON
Ae'OE'a' 81 l.E M M ON,
ATTORNEY AND CtUNsS,Ll6oRS AT LAW
JET Ill. pracice "a Harrison " aaUinlRg ooafrfies
wv Particular attention given Ia the settlemep
Of eststcsi ualss ei land by EXecutHs aud Admin
Ss;ratorE, and oBFarts4e 'exaadEEGen OF titles &c
Deeds, Mortgages and all other wLittGn instru
sncnts neatly aud correctly prepared.
~ V1TOfiice opposite the Court tioiise. where me
4he FIRM will be Mt all tines prepared To attend to
any busi les brsqnsrs2. e-t~ sep5.tf)
l8 I II PHILLIPS q SON.
M OF boots. ant shoes, and
lNl dealers in Trunks antlRaHeisafg sacks. Mo.
,oceo 4 kid-skns lining and binding do. Pegs
kails thread and shoe.hraings generally keep con
sanity tor sale assortment OF the above articles
atthsir old stand opposite the Public offices.
sEadiz. a., April IL. 1855, 'sh Sta af#
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cxdis, Angur Is, 1855.
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Uncurrent Monsy.

.TNE HIGHEST PRI e PAID FOR ALI
tatds oil nncarrent money atthe banking house o
3 IT. LYONS In Cadiz. elct &sN
ss April II, ls65.--.tl. ---t----------,-a. IS
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
WHOLE NO. 57l.

sinA III tue groundp Already are bands of srr,sd
sAon rushing 10 conflict to maintain or oyertbrov
as'ein Oh social and domestic politv heraafHe, m
Uo,aii IN the state OF Kansas when orrsnirSd -.
Inins you TINS state Of things Is to costipne ana
yes sne Union Is TO survive Texas has sIresdv
voted men and money to sustain ons 80 - a.
cause. other States may soon initiate ber sr.u,.
PIE, ana when Massachusetts and South CsroI;n.
have done so, and others follow, how long do yo,,
suppose it will be before the bonds of the linton
VIII melt In the hot furnace Of excited conSrst.
that VIII supervene here In the halls Of the Ma
uonal Legislatures II Mr.. Pierce's administration
cannot manage the people of Kansas now. when
tne opposing forces do not number two thousand.
woat are We to hope from Mr. Buchanau's or Mr.
fremonts administration, when States shall have
oecome partisans, and the flags Of heavy forces
sna nave gone down In the contestY s5} t1 s,l! 4
On, my mind contemplates that future with sb-
soiute horror And yet my judgment bids me look
~ IN the lace as danger which is imminent and
approaching. We have one hope This govern
ilent was based upon the idea of the virtue and
Intelligence OF the people, and the people are now
the arbiters OF their fate If the idea of our
iorefathers was correct the people will intervene
70 save their institutions If it was erroneous. or
we have become too degenerate to practice upon
It, the catastrophe will show, instead of a happy
and free people, the bloodiest picture in the book
OF Tine" II Mr., Fillmore prevails, we shall have
prospect OF sunny skies and fair weather for our
future voyage; If he does not my humble opinion
ls, the storm we now dread win prove gentle
breeze to the hurricane that will overwhelm us.
\. Yours, very sincerely,
HUMPHREY MARSHALL.
Hon. Il. B. BARTLETT
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
NEW FIRM AND NEW ARRANGE
I T-Ifi75J9 III MIsNTS. ST, m 4 ~,

u ME UnderSigned, OlENllNld anu
u 8. ZITELL, having armed a copartnership
for the purpose of carrying tie Confectionery and
Restaurant business, at 2fs, Penssyivania avenue,
under the style of SL
P0TENTINI & ZITELL,
Beg leave 70 call the attention of the patros OF the
old firm, and the public generally, to the increased
facilities which they now offer for supplying -
WEDDING, BALL, AND SUPPER PARTIES, Z
at the shortest possible notice. with all the decacies
both in and out of season. n4r = .e.f
Rooms furnished for Breakfast Dinner, and Sup
per, for private parties, at all times,
We have also connected with our establishment q
fine Saloon fitted up expressly for the ladies, where
they can be furnished with - SIZE = Fs9
3aaqat44 GAME AND OYSTERS rs5Gsiita0
of all kinds served up in every STYLE at the shortesr
notice Ladies favoring with call can always be
furnished with every delcacy that the appetite de-
sires. 81
Ladies and gentlemen can have their Meals sent to
them at their private rooms by leaving orders. =
We will also pay particular attention TO the manu-
featuring of plain and ornamental Confectionery in
all their branches, and will always keep on hand
select assortment of French Confectons, Bon Bons,
Preserves DC. s4s.3 s,E.l.tfv te tss 4g
POTENTINI 4 ZITELL,
27s, south side Pa. av., bet. 10th and 1lth SITS.
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
TOPHAM IL NORFLET,S


Saddle, Harness, and Trunk Store,
499, Seventh Street, opposite Odd Pslo,os' Hall.
N ESSRS. TOPHAM llate of PhiIadel-
lyA pha) and NORFLET (of this city, respect
fully announce to their friends and the public, that
they have commenced the Saddling Business at the
above stand, where they will make and keep con-
stantIy on hand large and superior assortment Of
/. Mems Ladies', and Boys Saddles
Ia Brides, Martngales, and Whips "
Harness of every description, both for city and
country use
All kinds Of Trunks, valises, and Carpet Bags
Ladies' Satches, Travelling Baskets, and Fancy
Work Boxes tl4. rss #e#
Horse Blankets, Covers, Collars, and Hames
q Horse, Spoke, and Dust Brushes @ 81 is.i
n Cards. Curry combs, Sponges, &c. 1870 g#,
All material used will be the best that can be ob-
tanned; and both Of having been practical work
for several years. we feel confident that our work
cannot be surpassed either for style or durability
BY unremittng efforts to give satisfaction, we hope
TO merit, and respectfully solicit share of public
patronage. ,.l7lsga aa3 s,o 8 st. srt
Particular attention paid to covering Trunks, and
repairing all kinds of work.
Saddlers' Tools constantly on hand.
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
RESTAURANT and READING ROOMS,
Southeast corner of Il and seventh streets,
opposite Post Office Department..

ME best of Liquors, Cigars and Chewing To-
- bacco; strictly choice Oysters Sea Turtle Ter
rapin, Fish and Duck in season Quail, Woodcock,
Snipe, Venison, and Beefsteak, served by an expe-
renced cook and polite servants, in pleasant rooms.
Private entrance to Reading and Eating Rooms on
and Seventh streets for those who object to public
bar rooms. t''
Families supplied with Oysters on chatting dishes.
Whiskeys, Ales, and other drinks, 8 cents fine
Brandies, 10 cents. 15 'k4a .g5
2 Leading political and literary periodicals in read
ing rooms. p
y Your patronage is respectfully solicited. s.
or,1
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
THE WEEKLY AMERICAN ORGAN
10 published every Saturday, on the following

Against the insidious wes of foreign influence
oonjurs you 70 believe me- ellow-citisensthe jeal-
ousy OFT free people ought to be constantly awake;
since history and experience prove that foreign
uence Is one Of the most banefu foes of republican
government WdshinJt0x.9 is-f ti !Aas~'i 's,ls 9
hope we may find some means, in future Of
shielding ourselves from foreign influence, political,
commercial in whatever form it may be attempted.
can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish of Sas Dean = that there were ocean of fire
between this and tho old world. '"--s]sfersn.
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08

Address o. J. WOOD & co, sl6 Broadway, N. Y.
and la Market street, st. Louis, Mo.
For sale in Washington, by CHARLES STOTT a
CO., and by all Druggists. Jan sd
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
.MATRIMONIAL.

faara7 MATRIMONIAL. H84
PROPOSALS. win be received during
IL the present month by prepossessing gentle
with means--say equal " half his estate Address
American Organ, w. K
NIB. widow is not iectionable july 2l-6t.
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08

Total -sl4010
This again was allowed by the Board at a, ,0S5
only; sSs75 being disallowed as fraudulent.
And here is yet another; bs - ,f4t-
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08

Married Persons, or young men oontemplatir
marriage, being aware ofphysical weakness organ
debility, deformities, &C., should immediately consr
DR.. j. and be restored to perfect health.
He who places himself under the care of q
Johnson, may rehgiously oonfde in his honor as
gentleman and confidently rely upon his skill as
physician -
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
II RESTAURANT AND HEADING
ROOMS.

HAVING just opened at No. SEQ, PENN
IL sylvania avenue, At the foot of Capitol Hill
ments in the most recherche style The Bar is sup
piled with the best Liquors; and to see one of my
juleps is refreshing, but to tasteitdont mention it.
AS to food, Oysters and Game Of all kinds in sea-
SON will always be on hand prepared to suit the tastes
of the most fastidous
Cigars and Tobacco of the best brands, as we'll as
Pipes, 30 exhilerating after julep. si sg IL .
Reading Room, with the latest papers, win fur
nish the current news.
Long experience in the business encourages me to
promise general satisfaction to my friends and all
who may favor nae with call
ap 29-2m R. NJ A. FENWICK.
Daily American organ., 1856-09-08
w 1T e. III Gus E PAVILLION n
ON THE POTOMAC. SlE is4a

VNHE undersigned have opened for tac
- season this delightful and fashionable resort
for the accommodation of the public and parties
wishing TO visit this most agreeable retreat where
they can be furnished the most liberal terms with
all the luxures of the season, and with tho best
reshments of all kinds both at the Pavilion and on
board the boat 4Eis nH "a s4ssl
Parties having their own caterer can have the rise
of the dining and ball for fifteen dollars for
the occasion. 4.
VIM. COKE a. CO.,
gN National Eating House.
Cor. 9th steeet and Penn. avenue
ap 23-3m Washington, d. c.
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THE GREATEST DISCOVERY
Z OF THE AGEi aI II
-@ .1ar w q q D'S N1a-a
HAIR RES TO II RATIvE.
VNHIS Astonishing and Unequaled prepa

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HNHlS Astonishing and Unequaled prepa-
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after having become gray, and reinstates II in all its
original health, lustre. softness, and beauty re-
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pleasant itching, well all cutaneous eruptions
such as Scald heads, &c, and hence creates a per-
fecty healthy state of the scalp by acting as stimu-
tonic to the organs necessary to supply color
ing matter to the hair and completely restores them
TO their original vigor and strength and thus pre-
the hair from becoming unhealthy, and falling off.
and brings it out where it is gone by resuscitating
the organs necessary to supply nutriment, health,
and coorng matter to it. and hence acts as perfect
Hair Invigorator and Tonic.
aaa I'll CHARLEsrows, MASS, Aug 9. 1855. Z
GENTLEMEN: Nothing but duty and sympathy
that feel to communicate 10 others who are afflicted
as have been would induce me TO give this public
acknowledgment of the benefit have received from
Prof Woods Hair Restorative. When l first COM
menced using it my hair was quite gray and in spots
entirely bald have now used the Restorative about
five months, and my hair is entirely changed TO its
original color, brown, and the hair is over three
inches in length on the spots where it was bald /
have also been much gratifed at the healthy mos-
tre and vigor of the hair whichbeore was dry, and
it has ceased TO come out as formerly.
Respectfully, yours, &C., a"a"'F
Mrs. R. A. sToDDARD.
WATERFORD, 1854.
Prof. o. j. woop: With confidence can / recon-
mend your Hair Restorative as being the most efca-
| CIOuS uIhCit ever saw \ nave USED the WahDene
and many oher preparations Of the day. all to no e
feet. Since using your Hair Restorative, my hair
and whiskers which were almost white have pradu-
ally grown dark, and now feel confident that few
more applications win restore them TO their natural
color. II also has relieved me OF all daniruf and
unpleasant itching so common among persons who
perspire freely. aa s15 J.G. KILBY.
Address o. J. WOOD & co, 816 Broadway, N. Y.
and la Market street. st. Louis, Mo-
For sale in Washington, by CHARLES STOTT a
CO., and by all Druggists Jan s-tf
AA FOR SALE, two-story brick House
M and Store, containing thirteen room situated
on King, between Fayette and Henry streets, Alexan
| dria, Virginia, r.st..7 s#.g6e t,,3 49, tteT
Also, for sale, exchange for country pro Nerty
number of other houses and lots situated in Lex
andria, Virginia uG acffI s. luW ~
For terms apply to II. o. CLAUGHT0N, 4 e
Alexandria, Virginia,
or DR.. u. LLOYD, ~
feb l4--2autf Washington City, b. O.
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The Nevada journal., 1856-03-28

A. A. CoHEN.-A San Francisco cor
respondent Of the New York Tribune, hav-
ing spoken in praise of the honesty and
business habits of A. A. Cohen, the swim
dler, the Evening Bulletin comes down
on him in the following style:
GAS regards the honesty and business
habits of this Mr.. Alfred A. Cohen, we
believe he would sell his soul if he had
any, for money, and SO keen is he after a
trade, that he would undersell all compe-
titors. Had Cohen iued in the time of
our Saviour, 1t is our private opinion there
might haze been saved allthe icay from ono
to tscenty-nine pieces Of silrer to the Jewisli
Treasury"
The Nevada journal., 1856-03-28
a. CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY. MORNING, MARCH es. 1856.

loyalty and integrity of her character"
For it was not only the vividness of char
acterization, nor the novelty of her plot
it was not, and never was, mere literary
excellence which gave this reputation; bat
it was the profound humanity, it was the
quiet scorn of the accessories to success in
fiction-its bold faith in human nature, its
perfect freedom from dandyism, and its
tone of religious earnestness without cant
or meanness, which instantly gave Jane
Eyre that hold of the heart which it will
not let 60. Jane Eyre was like a power
ful ally coming up to the battle in behalf
of humanity. She hailed Thackeray as
her leader, and rode into the field showing
his colors.
MIR. Curtis then adverted ficetiously to
the dreadful amount of trashy twaddle
which had lately flooded the world from
female pens. He said it had lately been
his duty to look over the whole ground OF
cntftempnraneous English fiction, and he
was amazed at the proportion which wo-
mems books bear to mems. The pens Of
the ladies flew as nimbly as their needles.
Nobody wrote reviews Of all these nov
els, because nothing was to be said of
them. We fancied their authors were
tired Of crotchet, and so took to this cruel
work. The moral Of all these works was
suspicious, because it was not pure NOR
al-the tendency of our story telling, es-
pecially in the hearts of females, was the
temporal beatification of virtue. Now
the moral of life was not this kind. The
Industrious Apprentice by no means ends
always as Lord Mayor, and many an Idle
Apprentice dies in comfortable French
bed. Thackeray was the most ponderous
Protestant against this nursery and primer
view ofhuman life.
Jane Eyre was the most striking hero
inc in English fiction since SCOTS JEANNE
Deans. The great value of Jane Eyre
was the splendor of its vindication of wo-
man as woman. 1t was pure character
that triumphed in the story. Its strong
indignant tone was the wall of thousand
hearts in thousand homes, where they
are aliens and Pariahs. The book was a
book of woman's life. 1t was intense with
subdued passion; and there was such an
Identification of the individual with the
landscape that it became absolutely dra-
matte. Jane Eyre was the greatest novel
ever written by woman.