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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

We would also suggest to YOU that owing to the
fact that in our schools there is no uniformity in
books, it is highly necessary that that matter
should be regulated by law-that is, require GER
tain books to be used in all the schools.-so that
children going from one district to another might
find the same books there in the district from
which they came. And in order that this matter
may be carried fully into effect, we would recon-
mend that the teacher be required to procure the
books at the lowest cash price, and furnish them
to children at the same, the parents being requir-
ed to pay for them. We would further recon-
mend that whenever scholar presented himself
at school, whose parents were in the opinion of
the trustees unable to pay for said books, then
make it the duty of the teacher to furnish such
scholar or scholars with the necessary books and
charge the county with the same. 1t would be
but an nconsiderable addition to our taxation,
and no man with proper feelings would hesitate
for moment most cheerftllly to meet it.
At the same time, gentlemen, we have an abid-
ing confidence in your sagacity and ability to con-
coct and bring into operation a system that will
combine all the elements desirable in such a law,
yet we have deemed it not improper respectfully
to offer to your consideration those crude and
hastily formed suggestions. Indeed, we regard 1t
as an suspicious occasion, represented as we are
by men of thought. or experience, Of reelection,
and of undoubted ability, to have our school sys-
tenn SO nodded as to cause the barren field Of
learning ''to bloom and blossom as the rose.'' A
people becomes powerful in proportion as they
are enlightened by education. Intellect and know
ledge can scatter armies. 1t is said, by Cardinal
Richelieu,
'Beneath the rule of men entirely great
The pen is mightier than the sword.''
We are sure, gentlemen, in considering this mat
ter you will not fail to reflect that the school
houses in the country, in the natural decay Of
time, must in few years require some repairs,
indeed some are now in dilapidated condition,
and in view of this matter make some provision to
meet such contingencies Respectfully,
THOMAS A. MILLAR,
GEO. w. CARPENTER,
FRANCIS R. SrEAKE.
It was then resolved, that these proceed
ings be published in the Port Tobacco Times,
and a copy of said paper be sent to our de-
legation at Annapolis.
It was also resolved, that we are willing
to cooperate with the Trustees throughout
the county, should they not agree with us,
in any arrangements that may have ten
dency to give us good system of education
EDWARD SIMMs, Pres't Of Board.
GEO. w. CARPENTER, Sec'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

warranted by the CONSTITUTIONS it will be fol-
you Rose you represent, 10 determine
how H. Such obligations shall berallowed to
conflict With constitutional OBJ gaticps:of the
citizens to the State, and to apply therein
edy which such ascondition Of things may
It might be we'll to. consider, that while
this matter is undertaking \ iSvestigation,
whether the existence Of such<asecret order
may not have led in some instances to pre-
determined obstruction of the polls, result
ing in violence and disorder, and the exclu-
sion of the legal votes of orderly and we'll
disposed citizens for it is one of the most
imperative of the duties of the State to
throw around electors of very class, wheth-
er native or adopted, every possible means
sof protection against any and all combina-
tons, secret or open, that would hinder or
overawe them in the exercise of their right
of voting, and thus impede the free course
of the only legitimate means of obtaining a
fair expression of the public mind. A will
full and deliberate obstruction of the polls is
crime against the State, which, in view of
its conset,s 5anc7S- assumes degree of enor-
nifty to which it is difficult to affix a limit,
and the Legislature can scarcely be too rigid
in the infiction of punishment upon those
who may be found guilty of such offence a
gainst the dignity of the State and the right
of the individual citizen. It should at least
be declared felony, and punished accord
ingly. l hope, whatever may be the result
of your present investigation, that you COM
mend such action to the favorable notice of
the Legislature, in order that henceforth
any hinderance or obstruction whatsoever
with intent to prevent a voter from deposit
ing his ballot shall be punished with due Sc
verify
have thus, sir, in the midst of unusual
and constant Interruptions, (not wishing to
detain you from the work before you by any
delay on my part hastily thrown together
these few suggestions in compliance with the
request contained in your note to which this
is reply. I might have forborne to do
more than to reiterate here the language of
my communication to the Legislature at the
opening of the session, as containing all |
desire to say in the premises but in confor-
nifty with the wish expressed in your note,
and the accompanying resolutions of the
House of Delegates, thought it well to
point out the way in which, in my opinion
the truth might be reached l have the
honor to be, very respectfully, your obedi
cnt servant,
T. WATKINS LIGoN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

already responding, perhaps, under the i'm
preston that the labourer is not, by his peo-
pie, regarded worthy of his hire" Many
things among your surplus which appear to
you as trifes, if given to your minister,
might essentially relieve him. He has Wis
tied your sick, be has administered conso-
lation to the dying, he has sympathized with
your bereaved; ina word, he has interested
himself in all your affairs. Is it not just
then, that you should reciprocate all this by
a consideration of some of the topics above
suggested? Thou shalt not muzzle the
mouth of the OK that treadeth out the corn.
Doth God take care for oxen? Or saith
He it altogether for your minister's sake
For his sake, no doubt, this is written, %
which whole discussion please consider
Il Cor. tx. 9-14 Y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07
THOMAS 4. MILLAR.
PorE., Nunjemoy, Jan. 1856.

TIE TOBACCo INTEREsT.-Re Resolutions
have been adopted by the Kentucky Legis-
lature declaring that it is the duty of the
United States, in all future treaties with
foreign countries to see that the great staple
of tobacco is placed on an equal footing with
the other great agricultural interests of our
common country. The Kentucky Senators
in Congress arc also instructed to urge the
subject upon the attention Of the general
Government
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07
LEGISLATURES OF MARYLAND.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

January 29.-BM Reported. BY Mr..
Kennedy, for the more speedy adjustment
und collection of debts due the State
Mr.. Hall from the majority of the COM
mittee on that subject, reported against pro-
hibition, but in favor of amending the Lii
cense system, which was adopted with
out a count.
Fhe bin in relation to Conveyancing, was
postponed till the day after tomorrow.
Bills Passed TO allow Walter Mitchell,
of Charles county, to complete collections,
Relating to constables' fees in Prince
Georges county.
January 30.-Leave to Report Bills. To
Mr.. Daniels, to require the Judges of this
State to perform certain duties. Also, to
allow assault and battery cases to be COM
promised.
The bill giving to Judges power to pro-
vide for services of process issued by their
said courts, was rejected-not receiving the
constitutional majority (yeas "a, nays, II, }
On motion of Mr.. Merrick, it was reconsid-
cred and postponed till tomorrow.
Bill Passed.-More efectually to prevent
gambling.
A message was received from the Govern
or, giving the reasons, recommendations
&C., which induced him to grant nol7e
prosique to William Herman, indicted in
Carroll County Circuit Court for murder, in
reply to an order of the House.
The bill to allow Judges of Courts having
criminal jurisdiction to appoint assistant
counsel for the State, and obliging the local
n,,%Io,,f.oc of Tho onJ Ro1@.
city to pay them for such services. Order
ed to third reading.
January 31.-Orders, d:c.-By Dir.
Merrick, that the Comptroller furnish a
statement of the debts due the State, the in
terest it bears, and when payable; the "a
mount of the sinking fund, and the annual
rate of interest it bears the amount of stock
owned by the State, in companies incorpo-
rated by it-designating the productive from
the unproductiye; the amount due On the
bonds of said companies; the amount of money
in the Treasury-adopted. Also, that the
Clerk issue summons for persons and pa
pcrs upon application of any two members
of the Committee on Secret Political Socie-
ties, when such members desi gnate the wit
nesscs and papers wanted.
Mr.. Merrick stated that the minority of
the committee had no power to summon wit
nesses-that they had been subjected to con-
siderable public censure from their failure
to do so-that he had furnished the chair
man with list of names for that purpose
that no meeting of the committee had yet
taken place, but meeting having been call
ed for this evening, he desired the power
asked for in the order.
Mr.. Kennedy opposed the adoption of the
order. The Governor had indicated in hi
letter, the American party as the party
referred to in his message, and pointed
out the mode Of obtaining information
&c. The committee had not yet sum
moned any witness, because no meeting
had yet been held to determine upon thei
course of action, and it was left entirely t.
their discretion i'll the resolutions adopted
to send for witnesses or not, as they deemed
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

The late European news, brought by the
Arabia, is the most important we have had
for some time past, in relation to the war in
Europe. It is said that Russia accepts the
proposals of the Allies as the basis Of nego-
timiuns. This brings the hope of peace at
least. 1t is stated that the Presidents
Message is received favorably in England
that its attitude with regard to Ceatral A.
merica is not much objected to-and that
no fear is entertained of trouble on that &C,
count There is decline m breadstuffs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07
Also, to repeal Re-

cages and bills of sale. Also, to repeal Re-
solution No. 8, of 1910.
January 31.-Leaues to Report Bills
To Mr.. Hughes, to amend the act for the
better protection of shareholders, Also, to
amend the primary school law of Charles
county. Also, to repeal the act regulating
fishing in the Potomac river, &c. Mr.
Berry to provide summary mode of recov-
ering possession of lands and tenements
held by tenants after the expiration Of their
tenantry.
Mr. Webster reported bill to amend the
act to prevent fraud in mortgages and bills
of sale.
February 1.-Leaue to Report BiW.-To
Mr.. Wallace, to provide more effectual re-
lief against purchase at Commissioners sales,
and to amend and reduce into one system
the law to direct descents.
Mr.. Hoffman reported bill amending the
act to continue the corporate existence Of
the several banking institutions.
February Blu REPAIRED. BY Mr..
Berry, to provide, a summary mode of OBJ
tanning possession of lands and tenements
held by tenants for years, &C., after the ex-
piration of their tenancy.
The bill to incorporate and endow the
Agricultural College of this State, was a.
mended and postponed till Monday.
The bill amending the act to continue,the
corporate existence of the several banks was
|re-committed.
The following order was submitted by
Mr.. Semmes, which he asked might be laid
over till Monday:
Ordered, that the petition of II. Nickdorf
and others of Frederick county, to equaize
the taxation of the county by removing the
exemption of churches and literary institu.
tons, presented by the Senator from Fred
erick on Wednesday last, be taken from the
files Of the Senate and delivered to said
Senator with instructions that he return the
same to his constituents with the advice thai
the same cannot be received for two rea.
sons:
First, because we have too much respect
for the memory of our fathers to listen te
such prayers as they have put forth in said
petition, in this Hall, and
Second, that they 60 to church more fire,
quently themselves (eyery Sunday at least,
until they begin to know something of chris
tianity, when, and not before, they will
know how to appreciate churches and liter.
airy institutions.
Considerable excitement ensued, and the
Senate adjourned.
February AIR. Hoffman reported a
bill to repeal article 4 of section of the act
to continue the corporate existence of the
several banking institutions, and to require
all banks to make four statements annually
at such periods as the Treasurer may de.
man3.
Bills Repo,ted.-By Mr. Semmes, pre-
scribing the duties, fees and compensation
of States Attorneys. Mr.. Hughes to a
mend the act for the better protection o
shareholders. Also, to repeal the aot~44s
regulate fisheries in the Potomac river.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07
PORT TOBACCO. MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. 7, 1856.

THANKS We tender our thanks to Hon.
I. +. BOWIE for copies Of several Speeches
delivered in the House of Representatives
also to J. j. HUGHES, Esq, our State Sen
ator, for a copy of the Comptroller's report
and other documents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

STATE L1BRAR1AN.-The Upper Marlbo-,
ro', prince Georges Connty) Gazette learns
that Thomas j. Marshall, ESQ.,, of that
county, who was elected State Librarian by
the Legislature at the session of 1854, and
who has been kept out possession so far un-
der decision of the Court of Appeals, has
given bond, and the same has been approv-
ed by the joint committee on the Library.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

a bill to prevent the separation and sale
Of slave children under ten years from their
parents is before the Kentucky House of
Delegates.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07
[CoMMUNIcATIoN.l

Mr.. EDITOR: [ am aware that your pa
per occupies neutral position in the politi-
cal determinations and contests Of the day,
but as a matter of history, in which all
should feel an interest, [ would ask the IA
vor of inserting the following facts, which I
have no doubt will interest the most Of your
readers. The American party has been de-
nounced because of its ''proscription, i" as its
viliGers allege, its oaths and obligations I
wish now to show that the Administration
is not so sensitive upon this subject as some
of its supporters in our midst. Here is a
specimen letter, showing the requirements,
on the part of applicants, for Office under the
Administration
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

A bill to repeal the usury laws of Gcorr
gia was recently lost in the Senate by a large
majority.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-02-07

January 29.-Nothing was done in the
Senate to-day.
January 3O.-Mr. Mccullough submit
ted message for joint committee to car
ry into effect Resolution No. 8, of $780,
Laid on the table,
= Leave to Report BiNs.-To Mr.. Hoffman
to amend the act of 1858, to continue the
corporate existence of the several Banking
Institutions therein named. Mr.. Webster.
| to amend the act relating to frauds in mort.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-30

Petition fer 1athsE
.ity 10 eOnplosS
Real Csntrass.
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| sEeuoss Be iiJsrthsr szae,s3. III It IL any sheris
or coroner, to whom any writ Of Ia cas- corpus issued
ander the provisions OF this ACT shall he d .reeted- shall
refuse or neglect to obey and execute tho same accord
ing TO the command thereof, or shall wilfally make a
false return thereof, such sheriff OF coroner shall for
felt and pay the sum OF one thousand doliars, Which
sum may be recovered by the party aggrieved. or by
any per son suing for the use OF said party; but, IN case
Of 4 suit for the use OF said party. the court IN ~h;eh
the same may he brought, shall make such order ior
securing to such party the amount recovered as shall
seem Just aud eXpedient.
sEcuOS3 Be it further enacted. That no person
who shall he set at large upon sny writ OF haheas cor
pus. sh al be az lin imprisoned or restrained OF hl'erty'
for the same CT substantially the sane cause or offence
unless by the legal order or process OF q court Of com
petent jurisdiction, CT upon a charge OF crime or OF
fence under outh or Animation made, or Indictment
found, after such discharge. And " any person SHAH,
knowingly and contrary TO the provisions OF this sec
ton, recommit or imprison or restrain Of liberty FOR
the same or substantially the same cause or offence, any
priSnn so set at large. or shall knowingly aid or assist
therein. such person so offending, snail forfeit 10 the
psrty aggrievei the sum Of Eve hundred dollars, to he
recovered by the said party or any person for the use
Of said party, as provided in the preceding section,
and the person so offending. shall moreover be liable to
the suit of the party aggrieved for damages.
SECTION 4. Be 1t further enacted, That when any
person shall be set at large upon any writ Of habeas
corpus, the court or judge making such order. shail
hayt power to make such further order As may he ne
cessary to secure the due effect Of said order Of dis
charge and the court or judge before which any writ
Of haheas corpus shall be returned, shsllfor good cause
shown. continue the said cause and shall have power
to make such other orders, during the proceedings up
on such writ. in respect to tie custody OF the person
imprisoned or retained, and in other respects. as
may be found needful to secure the due effect OF the
writ
SE-rIoS ). Bel IL further szGeisi, That section six
Of the act entitled an act securing the benefits of the
writ OF habeas corpus" passed February :, ISL, and
section nine Of the act entitied"s act further TO
amend the act entitled an act securing the benefits OF
the writ Of hsbeas corpus" passed February {, lsi1,
be and the same is hereby repealed
NJ IAN VORHES
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
HOMAS ii. F0RD
President of the Senate,
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NO. OS- AN AL
Supplementary to the act entitled ''sn act to preserve
the Tarity Of Elections" passed March 20, 1870.
SECTION 1. Be IT enacted By the General. ~7ssez5Iy of
fhG STATE Of Ohio, That IL any person or person s. at
any election. held by virtue Of any law Of this State in
any ward OF any city, or in any township or election
pTecinst, of any county in this State, shall unlawfully
either by force, violence, fraud or other improper
means. obtain possession Of any ballot box, or any bal
lot or ballots therein deposited. while the voting at
such election is going on, or before the ballots shall
have t,een duly taken out Of such hallot-box by the
judges OF election according to law; such person or
persons shall be deemed guilty Of a misieneanOr and
shall upon conviction thereof be imprisoned in the
pc nitentizry Of the State and kert at hard labor for a
term not more than three nor less than one year at the
discretion Of the court.
SECTION .. If any person or persons shall unIaw-
fully destroy any ballot-bOx used, any ballot or vote de
posted, any poll book kept at any election held by vr
tue of fanny law OF this State, such person or persons
shall be guilty of a misiemelnor. and shall upon con-
viction thereof he imprisoned in the penitentiary OF the
State. and kept at hard labor fo- a term not less than
one, nor more than 1--WE years at the discretion Of the
court.
sEcrIoS3 That il any person or persons. at any
election held by virtue of any law Of this state in any
ward of any city, or in any township or election pre-
cinct Of any county in this State. shall unlawfully, eth
er by force, violence, fraud or other improper means,
attempt to attain possession OF any Dallot-box, or any
ballot or ballots therein deposited. while the voting at
such election is going on. or before the ballots shall all
have been duly taken out Of such ballot-boK by the
judges Of such election according TO law; or If any per-
son or persons shall unlawfully attempt to destroy any
ballot box used. any ballot or vote deposited, any poll
book, kept al any election held by virtue Of any law Of
this State, such person or persons shall, upon conyic-
ton thereof, be imprisoned in the penitenthary of the
State, and kept at hard labor for a term not less than
one nor more than three years. at the discretion Of the
court
sEcTIoN 4. That all prosecutions under the provis
ions Of this act shall be by indictment Of a grand Jury
before the court Of commun pleas of the county, where
the ofense has bee committed, and shall he conducted
in the same manner and be governed by the same rules
As in the trial Of other oIenses, the punishment Of
which is Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
n. ii. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker fthe House of Representatives.
THOMAS ii. FORD.
President of the Senate. -.
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April S, 1856.
AN ACT
mo GIL

Further to amend and supplementary to an act entitled
an act securing the benefits Of the writ Of HabeAs
Corpus.
SE-rIoS l.. Be it enacted By the General AEsembIv
Of the State of OhI0, That Whenever application for
a writ Of habeas corpus. under the act entitled an act,
securing the benefits Of the writ Of habe4s corpus. pass
ed February -, lSll. shall be made TO any court or
judge Of any County ia this State, this said court or
judge upon being satisfied by zfiiavit or otherwise.
that ans officer having in his custody or under his con-
troll. any person or persons alledged TO he unlaEfully
deprived Of liberty. will refuse or neglect TO obey said
writ. shall cause the sal I writ 10 be directed 70 the
sheriff or coroner Of any county provided that il shall
not be directed to any sheriff or coroner who is charg-
81 with the ailedgei unlawful detention: and he sAid
writ shall be framed, directed. e1ecu.ed and return
ed and proceedings shall be thereupen had, in all re-
speets, as Is provided by the ACT furiaer to amend the
haneas corpus act, passed February 8, lS47; and the
ofheer having in his custody the person or persons al.
lodged to be unlawfully deprived OF liNerty. is hereby
required TO deliver such person or pc. sons 70 the on
Ger having the rrit Of hAbe,s corrus.