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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

but the court decided that Harwood was elected
for two years from the day of his election and
Judge Mason in delivering the opinion Of the
court, very justly and properly says Neither
the public interest nor any wise design Of the
constellation that we can discover, would be pro-
Imoted by coupling Mfr. Harwood's election with
the preuious term of Mr. Bateman." f
It is equally clear that the electienef Middle
ton as, Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Prince
Georges county for six years, cannot be preju-
|dical to any interest. 1t is not violating the
rights of the people; it is not extending the time
beyond the term of six years it does not lead
to any inconvenience, or subject the State or
people of Prince Georges county to any loss.
With these views, as I have not been able to
find any provision or language in the Constitu-
ton, to limit the term of office of Clerk of Cir
cult Court, to less than six years, and believing
that am gratifying the intention and design Of
the constitution, by making the term for which
Charles S. Middleton was elected six years, de-
cree his answer sufficient. The application for
mandamus is therefore, this seth day Of No
vember, 1867, refused, and the rule discharged.
PETER w. GRAIN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

STEAMER IN COLLISION WITH A WHALE
On the last trip Of the steamer Columbia from
Oregon, an unusual number of the species OF the
whale known as ''humpback" were observed
sporting in the neighborhood of Humboldt Bay,
las only monsters of the deep can sport. The
steamer, with wind and steam fair in her tail
was running at the rate Of ten or twelve knots
an hour, when, says a passenger, a huge whale
raised to blow within half rod of the ships
prov, it's body lying at right angles with her
course of sailing Full thirty feet of the mon
|ster's back must have been exposed, and all
were expecting an old fashioned
"Crash the cruel coulterpassed out thro thy cell, =
when Mr.. Fish sank almost like lead, but not
quick enough to "save his bacon" for he was
not at sufficient depth to be. out Of reach Of the
ships keel. When. the fish rose the water for
some distance around was crimsoned with its
blood. Though with diminished force, the ship
struck with great violence, turning the monster
completely on it's beam ends, in which position
it came to the surface on the larboard side, and
just in time to receive another s'thumpp from the
steamers paddle. But it was not killed, for it
was seen making its way towards the land some
moments after. Humboldt people may look out
for supply Of ight.-Sacrame,sto Union.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
PROCLAMATION.

T. WATKINS LIGON, GovERNoR OF MARY
LAND,-To all ivhom these Presents may concern:
WHEREAS, have received from the Clerk
w of the Superior Court Of Baltimore City and
the Clerks of the several Circuit Courts Of this
State, certified returns of an election held on
Wednesday the fourth day of November, eighteen
hundred and fifty-seven, for members to represent
this State IN the Congress Of the United States.
and have carefully ascertained the number Of votes
given for every person voted for as such. il1 a
Now THEREFORE, In pursuance of the law in
such case made and provided, do by this, my
Proclamation, declare, that JAMES A. STEW
ART, of the First District. JAMES B. RICAUD,
ofthe Second District, J. MORRISON HARR1Ss
of the Third District, H. WINTER DAVIS, Of
the Fourth District, JACOB M. KUNKLE. Of
the Fifth District, and THOMAS F. BOWIE; Of
the Sixth District, appear, by the said returns, to
have received the highest number of votes in their
respective Districts, and to have been duly elect
ed members to represent this State in the Cons
gress of the United States. go -i5,l2 : '.s'ss Sff
Given on my hand, and the Great Seal of
IL. ST. the State of Maryland, this twenty fifth
day Of November, in the year of our Lord,
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven.
~. BY the Governor, '-'{:ii sf4,a u 34.5si4
-. ~ T. WATKINS LIGON. Iad
J. PNKNEY, Secretary Of State. 4{s1.zs ..si
Dec. 10, l857-2w. f.. h..
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

SOCIETY AT WAsHINGroN.-The New York
Herald observes that the more fashionable mem
bers of Congress from New York and elsewhere,
are taking houses at Washington for the winter
and intend to give balls, soirees, parties, levees,
marines, receptions, dinners, &C., and have a
good time of it generally. "The season." says
the Herald, twill be very gay in the elite circles,
and all the fashionable women who have from
twenty to forty dresses, and are not shut up in
private asyun1s, will do well to pack their Sara
toga trunks and be off by the first train. We
see that several fore ign aristocras are going in
the same direction Lord Noodle, Lord Spin
dlesbanks, the Count of Empty Pockets and the
Baron Borrow Sixpence are already on the
ground, and will remain during the winter"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

RACE FOR 5000, O00.-The Georgia sportsmen
some time since sent forth challenge to the
world-intended for Great Britain, Of course-to
run match race of four miles and repeat for
100000 side, over the Ten Brock course at
Savannah. The Georgians propose, in case the
British accept the challenge, and their horse is
beaten, to refund five per cent Of the purse, of
$4,000 to pay expenses. The London Sunday
Times insists that company shall be formed
in England to accept the challenge and test the
superiority Of the two countries. The Times
calls upon Lord Zetland to become the champion
of the British turf, and send out his noble horse
Skirmisher ''to do battle against the American
celebrities" The indications are that the match
will be made for next season, and, if SO, we may
look for the greatest and most exciting race
which the world ever witnessed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
CLOTHING! CLOTHING!!
dec. lots

AN ENTIRE STOCK OF CLOTHING
To be closed without regard to Cost.
TINE undersigned informs the public thathe
l. has, to save debt, bought out an entire clo-
thing establishment in Alexandria, and offers the
same at the Store formerly occupied by Miss M.
A. Burroughs. 1t consists Of 1r
500 very fine and medium
BUSINESS, DRESS & OVER COATS;
Eve Hundred
VESTS AND PANTS
of every texture; also large lot Of WHITE
SHIRTS and UNDER GARMENTS; and large
lot Of
BOYS CLOTHING.
All of which will be sold without regard to FIRST
cost. w. MEYENBERG.
l. HEIGHT, Salesman.
P. S-The above stock will only be for sale
during this week.
Dec. 10, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

THE. New CONGRESS HALL.-A writer In the
National Lstelligencer defends the new Hall Of
the House of Representatives from the criticism
that it is 'Stoo gaudy." We think with the
writer, that the ohjectioni is not tenable. When
the light comes to be softened and the furniture
and fixtures are all in place, we doubt if the eff
feet will be unpleasant to any; while no other
than rich decorations could be distinctly seen in
the shadows of SO spacious Hail. Our chief
objections to it are that it is too rectangular and
stiff in aspect, and that there are no massive
columns or arches,-nothing to give the chamber
the air of easy grandeur It will be rich and
handsome, and looks as if it would be useful !;
fbut it makes no further pretensions. The old
Hall with it's noble marble columns, and it's cir
|cular sweep, and it's vaulted roof, is by far the
grander of the tive, in our judgment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
PUBLIC. SALE. 4

THE subscriber willsell at public sale, al his
Il residence in Cedar Point Neck, on - 20
WEDNESDAY,, the 23d day Of DECEMBER last,
(if fair if not the next fair day thereafter,) the
following personal property: =
Horses, two yoke Of broke Oren, Cattle,
Sheep, Hogs, Provender, Farns-
ing Utensils, a Crop Of Corn
and Tobacco
and other articles two tedious to MENTION,
TERMS OF SALE.-For all sums above ten dol
lars credit of six months will be given. the pur-
chaser giving bond, with approved security, bear
ing interest from the day Of sale. For ali sums
of ten dollars and under the cash will be required
JAMES SAVAGE.
der 10-ts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

The Washington States says Browns Ho-
tel is just now the rendezvous Of one hundred and
sixty Eight 1--WE like to give the statistics candi
didates for the Offices in the gift of the House
and each candidate has his attendant train
Poor fellowsl Some will be sadly disappoint-
ed; for, according to the good Puritan
"The race is not unto ye swift, or them that ye
fastest runs,
Neither ye battle unto them that bath ye longest
guns"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

MORE CoNTEsTANTs.-We understand that
the American candidates for the House of Dele
gates in Baltimore county intend to contest the
portions of the county where some illegal votes
were cast will be made manifest and the House
beng strongly American, there IS but little
doubt but it will be made clear that these Dem
ocrats are not entitled to their seats in the House
of Delegates especially if J. Morrison Harris
will not be permitted to take his. seat in Con-
gress.-P0triot
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

.CoNaREss.- The organization Of the Thirty
fifth Congress was perfected on Monday with
out difficulty. In both Houses there was very
large attendance of members. In the Senate
the new Senators were sworn in by Mr.. Bright,
the Oldest Senator present, aud the Vice Presi-
dent being absent, Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick,
|of Alabama, was chosen President pro tempore.
The Republican votes were concentrated on Sen
ator Hamln The. Senate subsequently, con-
6rmed the nomination Of George w. Bowman,
Of Pennsylvania, as Superintendent Of the Pub
lilo Printing. - zEaz 81 go :.
In the House two hundred and twenty five
members responded to the roll call. A viva
lvoce vote was taken for Speaker, when Hon
james e. Or, the Democratic candidate of S
iC., received one hundred and twenty ght votes
Hon. G. A. Grow. Republican, eighty-four votes
and thirteen votes were cast for various othe1
persons. The House proceeded with it's organi
cation by electing J. G. Allen, of Illinois, Clerk
A. ]. Glossbrenner, Of Pennsylvania, Sergeant
at-Arms; 3, B. Hackney, Of Virginia, Doorkeep
er, and M. W. Guskey, Of Georgia, Postmaster
After adopting the rules Of the last House will
a single amendment the House adjourned. "
In the Senate, on Tuesday, upon the recep
ton Of the Presidents Message, Mr.. Douglas
Expressed his opposition to that portion of it II
relation to Kansas and the action Of the Lee
compton Convention, and at an early day. b.
should express his views and give reasons VIII,
he believed that the people of that territory hat
not been left, as the organic act declared, per
fectly free to form and regulate their institu
tons in their own way. Mr.. Stewart concur
after further debate, appealed to Senators no
hastily to form their opinions.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
THE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 8, 1857.
FLouR.-We quote Baltimore ground family at
$8 IS, and extra do. 81 IS. Howard Street and
Ohio extra at Sc 00aS6 IS.
GRAM Wheat-Sales Of good red at 100al0I
cts; fair white at 105a110 cts, good to prime do.
at l12a117 cts, and choice do. at 120a123 cts.
per bushel.
Corn.-Sales of good to prime now white at As
a53 cts, new yellow at 48a52 cts. per bushel.
Rye-Prlme Marylan Rye at 70 cts.
Oats-Oats were sold at 30a35 cts for good lots
of Maryland.
From the American Of Saturday last]
ToBAcco.-We noticed last week the receipt
from Europe of very discouraging accounts of the
markets on the Continent for Tobacco, and we
since learn that further advices received this week
give still more deplorable accounts, the sales be-
ing made at rates far below the cost in this coun-
try.
The business this week in Maryland Tobacco
has been limited, shippers showing no DISPOSE
ton to purchase except of ground leaf, the sales
of which indicate marked decline since our last.
We quote ground leaf at e er.ts.arx
goou, anu So 50aS7 30 f6F good and choice
lots. In Maryland crop there is little or nothing
doing.
Both sellers and buyers anticipate greatly re-
duced rates, and it is doubtful whether much more
than half the price realized last year can be now
obtained.
Nothing doing in Kentucky Tobacco.
The Inspections of the week are 405 hhds.
Maryland, hhds. Ohio and 46 hhds. Kentucky
total 456 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

The HOUSE OF GEORGE PEABODY & Co.
Late European advices have already announced
the fact that this distinguished and powerful
Anglo-American house was put to inconvenience
by the recent financial difficulties It must,
however, be matter Of pride and eongratula-
ton to every American, to learn of the unbound
ed confidence reposed in the firm by the Bank
Of England, in promptly proffering an extraor-
binary loan of five millions of dollars to relieve
their temporary embarrassments. This is no.
BILE and unequivocal exemplfcation of merited
confidence act which places Messrs. Pea
body & Co. in position of indubitable credit
and character, even under the most trying cir
cumstances, above all contingency, and if pos
sible, on a higher plain of excellence than it
could otherwise have been.-Balt. Patriot.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

PUBLIC SENTIMENT IN KANsAs-The Le-
compton National Democrat denounces the
Kansas conventionland its authors, and says the
constitution is heldin perfect contempt by men
ofaH parties. No man can be found who APP
proves the instrument. It says:
The CONSTITUTIONS meeting with It's proper
reception in the territory. At Kickapoosit is
derided and laughed at. At Leavenworth the
first question asked by one on meeting an &C
quaintance is, '.Have you found one in favor of
the constitution yet" s
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

PoRK.-The Cecil Wing says The farmers
in this neighborhood have commenced killing
their hogs. Pork sells in our streets at Sc 80
to$7 90 per 100 lbs. ID ~ t
The Charlottesville 4drocate says Pork was
sold in this place, at auction, On Thursday last,
at 81 per ewt. Private sales Of Rockingham
hogs have been effected at $7a. The general
price ranges between these two figures. =.
Pork is selling in Frederick, Nd. at SIS 75a
So 80 per cwt. 90 - 49,, -. :
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

HIGH PRICES FOR SLAvEs.-At Sparta, Ca,
on Tuesday last, forty-one slaves belonging to
the estate of Thomas L. Wynn, late Of Hancock
county, were sold, averaging $3.50 each, inelud-
ing old negroes children and infants. One boy,
twenty 1.-TWO years old sold for $1,000, one girl
sixteen years old, $500. The sales were On
cash terms.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

"FRANK FoREsTER's HORSE AND HoRsEafAN-
SHIP. Mr.: Turner, the polite Agent, is still in
our village, ready TO supply those who may
wish to obtain copies Of this highly interesting
and valuable work. It is in two large quarto
volumes and most elegantly Illustrated with
steel engravings. As it can only be. obtained
by subscription, the present affords favorable
opportunity Of securing a copy, a specimen
number Of which may be seen at our Office. -,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

We observe with pleasure that through
the county generally much attention has been
given by our taifty citizens, within the last few
years, to the improvement Of their dwellings,
The country is now handsomely studded with
new and newly painted buildings of this descrip-
ton, which add greatly to the scenery and tc
the effect upon the eye of the beholder, and nc
less to the comfort and pleasure of the occu-
pants, g.. l..,gs
Among the Improvements Of this kind we
notice the handsome and tasteful building re-
Gently erected at Mount Bleak, by DR.. Oscar
Ferguson, of this village. We are not sufi-
GENTLY acquainted with architecture to describe
it infinitely; but it is a building which COM
mands much admiration. 1t is built in the
modern cottage style, and the painting, which
was executed by Mr.. John W. Keplinger, Of
Baltimore city, gives finish to the building that
seems to accord with its style Of architecture
the whole giving quite beautiful effect to the
scenery around our village a. ..-.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

NEGROES AT THE NoRTH.-Some negroes,
hearing that the hands employed at Piermont,
near New York, had 'st1uch' went thither to
obtain work, but were ducked in the river by
the Irish laborers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

The failure of the second attempt to launch
the "Great Eastern" steamship, in England, will
be much regretted. The Liverpool Courier men
tons that the first attempt is said to have cost
ETC, 900, or enough to build a very respectable
steamship of the ordinary size.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

The CIRcuIr CoUR9, which is now in session,
will probably not extend the term beyond this
week, owing TO the small number of cases upon
the doekets, which is rather gratifying fact for
citizens generally. a-t:- Fa- Jas ~
We subjoin d list Of the Jurors empannelled
for this term: s.fss-s,' = "a, :i.=' -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
NOTICE,

II VIE Trustees of District School No. Z, in the
Il 1st Election District of Charles County, will
meet at the School House in said District. on.
SATURDAY, 18th inst, for the purpose Of elect
ing Teacher for said School for the year 1854
All applications to be presented on that day. =
Dee. 10, 1857. =, a.. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
NOTICE.

HNHE County Commissioners for Charles County
Il will meet at their Office, in Port Tobacco. on
g. TUESDAY, the 22nd inst,
for the purpnse of receiving ConstabIes' bonds.
By order, THOS. HARRIS.
= Dec. 10, 1857. Clerk of Commissioners
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
NOTICE..

4 IL persons indebted to the Estate Of Edward
e A Smith. on notes and accounts. are requested
to come forward and settle; if not, will be obp-
ed to make them according to law, as ] wish to
close the estate. G.. w. SMITH
dec. III. Admir- of Edward Smith.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

We understand that the Governor has grant
led asolze prosecute in the case of John F. Bailey,
who was indicted, at the February term of our
Circuit Court, for 1853, for the murder of Philip
Jenkins. It is granted upon condition that the
party petitioning pay all costs. i5a
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

Five negroes have been sentenced to be hung
at Natchez, Miss,-three for numbering their
overseer Duncan R. Skinner, and the othertw
for the murder of their overseer, F. w. Nc
Rride
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

We understand that, the Grand Jury have
foundia etrae bilr against Madison Butler for
the killing of William Mason in May last, and
that his trial viii take place to-day. s.'i' -.''a
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

REVIVAL OF THE, AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE
The committee of the South Carolina Legisla-
ture have submitted their report upon that por-
ton of the Governors message which relates te
slavery, in which they strongly urge the policy
of reopening the African slave trade and the re-
peal Of the act of Congress which prohibits it
and which makes it piracy. The arguments
adopted in support of their views are
l. That the chief and almost entire produce
tive industry of the sfaveholding States is agi-
culture, to the successful prosecution. of which
the labor of negro slaves is indispensably neces-
|sary. -.
2. That there Is a great and growing defcien-
Icy of agricultural labor in the said States, which
the natural increase of the slave population is
unable to supply.
8. That the effect of prohibiting the importa-
ton of slaves from abroad is to limit the expan-
sion of the productive industry of the said States
and Of the population which that industry sus-
tains, to the ratio of the natural increase of the
slave population .
4. That the importation of slaves from abroad
would accelerate the development of the agricul-
tural resources of the slayeholding States, and
promote their progress in wealth, population
and general improvement; and that such impor-
tation, carried on under proper regulations would
not be inconsistent with the principles of Justice
and humanity.
5. That the effect Of an entire suppression OF
the African slave trade would be to confne the
negroes to their own country, and preclude the
them from such means of relief from the pres
sure Of redundant population as might be af-
forded by emigration in the only form in which
Tits benefits can be extended to them. .s...'>
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 8, la67.

CRAM Wheat.-OA offerings good-prices lower
sales of inferior white 75a108 cts; fair at Il0a
49, cts, and prime at ll6all7 cts. for while
Sales of good red at 105al08 cts.
Corn.-Corn declined 4a5 cts. on Saturdays
prices; sales Of prime old white at Ct cts, and
new white at 5la58 cts. the latter for strictly
prime.
Rye.-Sales Of prime at 65 cts.
Oats are in moderate request. Sales Of bright
at 30 cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10
NOTICE.

DERsONS HIRING NEGROES from me are
Il notified to execute their notes before Christi
mas day-otherWise they will be hired to the first
applicant. j r. IS. REEDER
dec. 10-4t - etx-s9 - Ssf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-10

The newly elected Clerk Of the Circuit Court
for this county, JOSEPH 81. CooksEY, Esq. hav-
ing executed a good and sufficient bond, quail
fed and entered upon the duties Of his office on
Monday last. r. srn 8