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The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-11-26
sar Two or three DAYS since Mr.,

e% Two or three days since Mr..
George E. King, baggage master on the
Boston and Worcester Railroad, found
in one of the cars, shortly after the ar
rival Of train in b oston, a package
containin g $4,000, which the owner had
carelessly left behind him, and which be
subsequently, recovered, Mr.. King re-
ceived $50 dollars from the owner Of
the package, as a reward for taking
proper care of his property.
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s9r Hon. Horatio Seymour, died at
Middlebury, Vt on Saturday He was
among the most prominent and respected
citizens in the State. He was in the
United States Senate twelve years.
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No. Thomas Hudson, colored, and
Jane Hastings, white girl, were mar
ried at Newburyport, Mass, recently.
The ceremony is said to have been wit
messed By some Of the first citizens of
that place.
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b@- One gray hair was discovered in
Eugene s imperial head at a recent sit.
ting to her femme de ehambre, while en-
gagged at her elaborate toilet. The in.
slant decision was to adopt powder. We
may therefore expect to hear soon that
the whole French Court is powdered, a
la Pompadour.
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my Hon. BENJAMIN r. Curtis In

p6r Hon. Benjamin r. Curtis, late
judge Of the Supreme Court of the Uni.
ted States, made his irst appearance at
the bar since his resignation, which took
effect on the first of the present month,
in the Supreme Judicial Court, at Bos.
ton, last week.
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@. IT. EARMMAN, N,
DENTIST.

Would say to his friends and the public
that he is prepared to attend to all profes-
sional calls in his Dsntsl Office as hereto
fore' with safety and dispatch. lie has good
assistance in his labratory and can execute
plate work at short notice.
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~ 1t will be seen by advertisement
headed I" Brilliant Success" that the
Cosmopolitan Art Association offer
greater inducements to subscribers, for
the next year, than ever. DR.. VIM.
T. Thurston, Honorable Secretary for
this place, will receive subscriptions.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-11-26

p6- The naturalizcd voters Of the
city of New York, outnumber the native
voters by about one thousand. Accord
ing to late enumeration, they stand in
round numbers, 43,5OO foreigners to
AZ 800 natives. s.n5G .,.ls
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-11-26

ses- John H. Regau, Congressman
elect from Texas, went into that State
some twenty years since, a poor young
man and commenced public life as a
backwoodsman. He became a member
of the Legislature, afterwards Judge,
and now member of Congress.
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s@- Mrs. Brayman, wife of James o.
Brayman, lately sentenced to State
Prison from Chicago, has declared her
intention to accompany Der husband to
Alton, there to remain during the whole
term of bis imprisonment.
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p@- 1t is thought that the Mormons
can bring an effective force of $4,000
men into the field, and more than as
many Indian allies.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-11-26

~- Mr.. Trssk, the apostle of anti
tobacooism, stated in recent hunger
meeting in Fitchburg, that the people
OF that town consumed $4,000 worth Of
tobacco, annually. ts.3a b..
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~ The Capitol building at Wash
ington cost originally three millions of
dollars. 1t is said that the improve.
ments now making to it will cost seven
millions more.
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M A R R lie ID.

In this village. on Monday. by Rev. A. L.
Whitman, VIM. Crandall to Mrs. Sarah Wilbur.
In Providence, on the 2lst inst by Rev. T.
II. Vail, William II. Chapman of w esterly, to
Eliza L., daughter of r. Wells Dickinson of
Providence, l. L.
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No. The grain forwarded from New
York to Europe, this month, will amount
to 100000 bushels.
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16- Hon. Charles Sumner, United
States Senator from Massachusetts, ar
rived from Europe in the Niagara, which
arrived last week.
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1@ There are eleven Touring mills
in Knox County, Indiana, capable of
turning out nine hundred aud eighty
barrels of -four day.
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DIED.

In Springville, Penn, on the 10th inst. =.
Mrs. Eunice Psrke, widow of Col. Thomas
Parke, in the goth year of her age.
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s% We understand that James G..
Birney is lying at the point of death at
his residence at Eagleswood.
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Picked I'm.

nN Tuesday, the 30th inst, between
" Mystic and Mason's Island, q skiff,
about ten feet long, three feet and three
inches wide, painted blue, and one pair of
oars. Apply to EDWARD M, CLARK.
westerly, Sept. 81, 1867. - i232-8t'1t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

LATE FROM MEXICO. BY arrivals at New
Orleans news has been received from the
city of Mexico eleven days later than previ-
ously. The Comonfort cabinet was exercis-
ing its wits in devising means to carry on
the government. A forced loan was con-
templated. The government shows much
pluck and seems, Notwithstanding its fnan-
cial endorsements, to be firmly establish
ed. It boldly meets the Vaccinations of
the priests to overthrow it and thwarts them.
A signal illustration of this took place on
the 18th ult To produce an open rupture,
the Governor and Council were refused adj
mittance into the Cathedral on certain oc-
casion when it was customary for them to
be present. The civil officers Withdrew,
but took prompt measures to arrest the
Archbishop and several priests, which was
effected when they came out of the Cathe-
dral. Great excitement of course followed,
and mob soon surrounded the church
shouting s'death to the government" etc.
The church, inside and outside, was soon
after cleared by the authorities, and senti-
nels placed round it. A few hours after
wards the cry of revolt was raised in the
public square but was easily suppressed.
Similar attempts to get up a revolution were
made by the priests at other points with like
results. The offending ecclesiastics have
been banished. The Archbishop, however,
in consequence of his age and private yir-
tues, has been permitted to remain in his
palace till further orders.
The Spanish invasion appears to receive
very little attention. The governments seems
to be occupied with effecting social reforms
and advancing the real interests of the Re
public The Indian disturbances in Duran
60 continued. Two conductas, from Zaca-
tecas and Mineral de Catorce, left San Luis
|de Potosi on the 9th ult., for Tampico, with
|$2, zoos, 200.15. On account of this depar-
ture of the conductas, Calvo and Othon, the
late chiefs of the San Luis insurrection, were
for a little time longer kept in prison, in
order to ensure the safety of the treasure.
President Comonfort has given his exc
quatur to the Count of Nollent, named by
the Emperor of the French as Consul at
Vera Cruz. The Count of Nollent was re-
Gently Consul of France at Panama, and
drew up that famous report Of the massacre
at that place, on which New Granada bases
her refusal for indemnity.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

COLLEGIATE EDUCATION. table in
DeBow's Review for May, we find that the
number Of students in Colleges or UNIVERSE
ties, in the different sections ef the. Union
in proportion to their white population, is
as follows: in the New England States one
to nine hundred and sixteen !; III the Middle
States, one to eight hundred and twenty six
in the Northwestern States one to six hum
bred and ninety-seven, and in the Southern
States one to fve-hundred and forty-fve !;
South Carolina and Georgia have a larger
proportion of College students than any
other State in the Union, the first having
one to three hundred and eighty-one, and
the last one to three hundred and eighty
seven. The whole number of College stu
dents in South Carolina is seven hundred
and twenty-in Georgia one thousand five
hundred and thirty-fve. Wisconsin has
smaller proportion of College students than
any State in the Union, viz: one to four
thousand and eighty three white inhabitants
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

Simon Dillon was tried in Bowling Green,
Indiana, few days ago., on charge OF
numbering his son fifteen years previous,
and acquitted for want Of evidence to prove
his positive guilt Facts were given, how
ever, that convinced all who heard them
that he was a murderer. After his acquit-
tai, he quaffed deep of the 'tdamning
draught," and left the place for his home,
some miles distant, ofwhich he was the sole
occupant His neighbors knew nothing of
him until one day last week their attention
was arrested by the blaze of light from his
burning house. They reached the place
just in time to hear the cries of the wretch
ed man. who persisted in the flames. The
supposed murderer had met his fate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

ST. MARY's COUNTY AFFAIRS. From the
Leonardtown Beacon we CLEAN the following:
-Bloarm Doom. We learn that DR.. Ford
Combs, Of the Factory district, had two
barnes blown down lately, in one,of which
was most of his farm machinery, which was
much broken and injured. His loss is
about $500.
Tao Collectors FRANCIS E. Heard has
been appointed Collector of State and Coun-
ty Tax for the Sixth election district, in
place of Jas. NJ Heard, who declined.
The bonds of all the Collectors for the
year 1857. were approved by the County,
Commissioners at their last meeting.
The Crops-Our farmers have taken ad-
vantage of the present favorable spell of
weather, and have generally finished their
COZ n-planting. The wheat is convalescing,
and vegetation Of all kinds gives evidence
of the propitious influence of the present
sunshine
An effort is making to effect a direct COM
by steamboat between Leonard
town and Baltimore, which at present does
not exist.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

sI%wM. B. RICHARDS, Jr.. dealer in
French Bonnets, Flats, Gypsles, Flowers and
Millinery Goods generally. Also, American Mil
lnery, Ribbons, Dress Trimmings. Buttons, Laces
and Edging, French Work, Fancy Working Ma
terials, Combs. Brushes, Perfumeries, Sewing
Materials. Hosiery, M,tts, Fans, Work Boxes,
Writing Desks, and Fancy Goods generally,
No. ITO, King Street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Bonnets made to order. Orders filled punctu-
ally and satisfaction invariably guaranteed.
feb 26-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
PUBLIC SALE.

\ VALUABLE Negro WOMAN and three
n CHILDREN. She is an excellent Cook
Also. two MEN, about 20 years old ; two BOYS
and two GIRLS, the Boys being aged respective
ly 10 and 13, and the Girls 9 and Is years, will
be sold at Private Sale. For terms, apply to DR..
A. Fl. ROBERTSON.
If the above Negroes are not sold at Private
Sale before, they will be offered at Public Sale,
in Port Tobacco, on
TUESDAY the 26th instant.
TERMS, at Public Sale, cash or accepted drafts
payable in Baltimore at sixty or ninety days.
May IA, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
FISHERY FOR RENT.

MY FISHERY, known and commonly called
lxl "WALNur LANDING, . on Nanjemoy Reach.
will be for rent for the year 1885,. This Landing
has been successfully fshed the last two years by
Mr.. Cunningham, of Baltimore. Any further des-
cription is unnecessary, as fishermen generally
know all the landings on the Potomac, and those
wishing to rent will enquire. Proposals will be
received either by letter or otherwise until the
18th June, and the highest bid taken if from
responsible man..
u. NALLEY,
Naniemoy P. O., Charles county, Md.
Nav IA, l857-5t ,.1.ss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

sWooDLAND CREAM"-.a Ponade for beautify-
ing the Hair-highly perfumed. superior to any
French article imported, and for half the price.
For dressing Ladies Hair it has no equal. giving
it bright glossy appearance. 1t causes Gentle
men, Hair to curl in the most natural manner
1t removes dandruff, always giving the Hair the
appearance of being fresh shampooed. Price on
ly fifty cents. None genuine unless signed
FETRIDGE & CO.. Proprietors of the
"Balm of a Thousand F9o,uers. -
For sale by all Druggists.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

New Orleans papers Of the I'd instant con-
tain Galveston dates to the 28th ult. There
was almost famine for breadstuffs in the
counties above Bastrop, and $2,62 was de-
manded for a bushel Of Corn. A meeting
of the citizens of Bastrop was to be Held to
procure aid for the sufferers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

THE CIRCUIT CouRr.-This Court closed
its sittings On Tuesday last. During the
term quite number of unimportant cases
was cleared from the docket Among the
more important actions brought were the
following:
VIM Fl. Guynn and Jane his wife Us.
Sarah @. Edelen and others. Record from
the Orphans Court-Caveat to the Will of
the late George Edelen. After the exami-
nation Of several Witnesses, the Cayeators
abandoned the case Verdict for the Cavea-
tees. Bowie, Brent and Causin, for Cavea-
tors. F. Stone, Harris and Edelen, for
Caveatees.
VIM. N. Bean vs. John Wilkerson-
Ejectment cases-,,on pressed.
F. r. Wills vs. Mark L. Simmes-Suit
for trespass-Verdict, awarding Plaintiff
l$23, 80 for damages.
F. R.. Wills Us. J. F. s. Higdon-Suit
for trespass-Verdict for Plaintiff, award
ing $38, 16 for damages.
| Charles G. Lancaster. Ex'r. of E. Farr,
rs. F. Tennison, Admir- of A. Tennison. -
Replevin- pressed.
Osmond Tiffany and others Us. Richard
mas-Damages. Verdict for the Defen-
dant.
There were two eases for murder tried al
this term. The first was that of negro
Alonzo, slave of Mr.. VIM. Price, indicted
for the murder of negro man owned by
Mr.. Peter Williams. He was found guilty
of manslaughter and sentenced to two years
imprisonment in the Penitentiary. The
second case was that Of negro slave Mace
Butler, indicted for an assault with intent
to kill another slave. Verdict, not guilty
There was no Indictment found against
the negro slave who was held in custody by
the Sheriff. for killing his brother at Rose
Hill, near this place, the Grand Jury be.
ing satisfied, we understand, that the killing
was accidental
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

The MARRIED CoAcHMAN. Dean,
who recently kicked up great hub-bub by
marrying Miss Boxer, is rusticating in the
pleasant little village of Franklinville, few
miles east of Riverhead, N. Y. He is board
ing in the family of Mr.. John n Sayer,
and is being tutored and polished by the
Rev. Mr.. Reed, Congregational clergy
man, preparatory to his debut among the
fashionables in Fifth avenue, New York city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

The official returns of the late municipal
election in Philadelphia, exhibit the votes
of parties for City Treasurer to have been
as follows: Democratic 20, 48z, American
10, 521, and Republican 4,915. The vote
for City Commissioner varied but little from
that for Treasurer. The Democrats also
elected all the members Ctwelve) which were
to be chosen for the Select Councils, and
sixty-eight out of the eighty-fve members
of the Common Council.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
So CHARLES COUNTY. 80


81 CHARLES COUNTY.
I N accordance with the general wish expressed.
i we recommend to the Voters of this County to
meet in the several Election Districts. at the usual
places of holding elections, on the
First Saturday the 9th Of June ne.st,ss
and delegate twenty from each district to meet in
Convention, in Port Tobacco, on the "
Third Tuesday the 10th Of June, =
for the purpose of making such nomination of cam
didates for Office and transacting any other bust
ness which may be deemed necessary and proper
All those who voted for. and approve generally Of
the principles of the present United States Exc,
cutive, without distinction on account of former
party names, are most earnestly and respectfully
invited to join in the Primary District Meetings
and attend the County Convention.
Respectfully, w. B. STONE,
G. p. JENKINS,
Members of the Democratic Central Committee
of Maryland.
MAY Ia, 1876 ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

The American party of Tennessee have
nominated Robert Hatton, Esq, as Their
candidate for Governor at the approaching
election. Mr.. H. was Fillmore electr
at the recent election, has been member
of the Legislature, and is said to be a ger
tleman of fine literary attachments.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
WITHDRAWAL.

Growing to the continued illness of member
of my family, which prevents me from leaving
home, respectfully withdraw my announcement
las candidate for the next SherifaIty of this
county, and tender my sincere thanks to those
friends whose determination it was to support mo
at the next election. p. d. TUBMAN.
May II, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
AMERICAN GUANO.

The discovery by American shipmasters
Of Guano islapis II the Pacific ocean, which
have now sssa aEen'9ssSssion Of. ~ under der
United States, is Certainly one more ofinter-
est to he greahpass Of farMds, manufac-
turers Ind merchants 9han if } new Ell Do
RADIO hafeeenssaped. Those islands are
not coveAedwith gold dist but dust which
will cover ddp waYA fields with golden
grain. ----
The cost of Peruvian guano has been car
ried up to the highest point attainable by
the agents of that republic and the Minis
ter of Peru, in letter dated Washington,
May, S, 1885," says, 'sno advantage can
possibly result to American agriculturists
from any further agitation OF movements on
their part towards obtaining free trade in
Peruvian guano or a reduction of price IN
their favor" And when this question had
been thus settled and concluded, Jervis and
Bakers islands were discovered to be COW
cred over with guano, and provision was
made by the act of 18th August, 1856. for
their being taken possession Of by the A
merican Guano Company.
The test to be applied to these guano is
lands is experience in their use. But it
may be interesting to agriculturists, espe-
cially owners of waste lands, to be told that
the Jervis island guano has been already
analysed by A. A. Hayes, chemist. Of
Boston, man of great eminence in his pro-
fession, and his report is as follow:
The sample presented of the droppings Of
fowls, which, dried, were light eolored, very
uniform fine powder. As left by exposure
to air at 900 F. the mass was dusty.
One hundred parts consist Of crenates and
humates Of ammonia, oily matter, an,
sesthic acid 1856
Phosphoric acid with lime. forming new
lime, bone phosphate $500
Sulphates of lime and soda 149t
Magnesia from humates 2.2l
Sand g.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, May IL, 1855,

BALTIMORE. May IL, 1857.
FLouR.-Howard street, City Mills, and Ohio,
Sc IS. We quote Baltimore ground family at
SO so, and extra DO. So so. Howard Street and
Ohio extra at 81 50a$7 IS.
GRAIN.-There was pretty large receipt of
Grain this morning, and for all varieties, but
particularly Wheat and Corn, the market was
buoyant. Wheat sold to-day at an advance of
some cts and Corn at an advance of to 2 cts.
per bushel on Saturdays rates
Corn-There were about $4,000 bushels Corn
at market nearly all Of which was sold at 72a76
cts. for white. and 75a79 cts. for yellow.
: Wheat-Of Wheatthere were some4 200 bush-
els at market. Red sold at 16ea17Octs. for good
lots, and lot of 600 bushels prime do brought
IT'S cts. White Wheats sold at 170a18O cts. for
fair to good, and small lot of choice brought 1876
cts. Wheat closed very firm.
Rye-There was no Rye offered to-day. We
quote Pennsylvania at 92a98 cts.
Oats-Sales of Maryland at 46a52 cents.
From the American of Saturday last.]
ToBAcco.-Tbe market this week for Maryland
Tobacco exhibits less animation than heretofore,
and as the demand falls off, holders are obliged to
make concession to shippers in order to induce
them to operate. The sales of Maryland Tobac-
CO this week have not been large, and though in
some instances sales have been made fully so cts.
below last weeks rates, prices are too unsettled
to establish quotations. We therefore continue
the rates of last week. remarklng that they are
fully IS to so cts. too high, but as shippers still
manifest disposition to buy, prices may again
improve. The quota tons of last week. were for
Maryland Brown Leaf, as in quality. $9aSlO;
Maryland crop, inferior short seconds, 81 50aS1O;
brown leafy, $l0a$l1; and extra at $lla$15.-
1t must be remembered that there is no stock in
the hands of agents, the transactions keeping the
market bare. The receipts of Ohio Tobacco have
been very small this week, owing to the Interrupt
tons on the railroad. Indeed none came in until
within the last day or two. All the receipts have
sold promptly at former rates. The inspections
of the week are l, 405 hhds Maryland, 27O hhds.
Ohio. SO hhds. Kentucky; and 2 hhds. Virginia
total ,766 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
lI7.49

We see in the above analysis the great
superiority American guano has in its great
store of phosphoric acid, which Leibeg says.
'.of all the principles furnished to plants by
the soil, the phosphates are the most i'm
portant; for soil in which the phosphates
are not present is totally incapable Of pro-
ducing cereals"
Now, inasmuch as the American guano
contains Of phosphoric acid eighty-six parts,
while the Peruvian has but twenty three
parts, we confidently believe this new guano
will be in due time one of the greatest of all
blessings conferred upon our already highly
favored land.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14

FIsH.-The small seins on the Patuxent
river, we are sorry to say, have not been
successful this season. The heavy winds
have prevented shad and herring from COM
ing up the river .-lMarlboYo' Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-05-14
PORT TOBACCO. MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY IA, 1857.

THR CHARLES County AGRICULTURAL So
c1ErY-We are requested by members Of
the Executive Committee to give notice that
a meeting of this Society will be held in
Port Tobacco on Tuesday next, the 10Th
instant.