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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

The National hteNigencer, April II,
says 1.-The various works at the Capitol
are being busily urged at this time The
foundations for the two corridors to connect
the main building with the North and South
wings are excavated, and the buildings of
connexions will soon commence. In the
interior the fine colonade of the House of
Representatives is far advanced, and already
presents an imposing appearance. TIE
ceiling, too, is not very distant from COM
pletion, and view Of 1 Ter fails to strike
every beholder with admiration at its gor-
geous beauty"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

ANNAPOLIS MUNICIPAL ELEcT1oN.-The
election at Annapolis, Oh Monday week, for
Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen, resulted
in the success Of the Democratic ticket, as
follows:
Democratic.-For Mayor. Rich'd Swami,
227. For Recorder, James Boyle, 227.
For Aldermen-Wm. Bryan, 221; Daniel
Caulk, 235; Tho's A. Mitchell, 227; Benz.
Linthicum, 226, and Richard II. Holland,
22G.
An7erican.-For Mayor, DR.. Abram
Clude, 211. For Recorder, Mich. Brewer,
jr., 212. For Aldermen-John r. Magru-
der, 21O; Solomon Phillips, 2l4; J. Wesley
White, 21o; Jehn E. Stalker, 210, and
Philip Clayton, ST., 206.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

u@WM. B. RICHARDS, Jr., dealer in
French Bonets, Flats, Gypsles, Flowers and
Millinery Goods generally. Also, American Mil
linery, Ribbons, Dress Trimmings, Buttons. Laces
and Edging, French Work, Fancy Working Ma
terials, Combs, Brushes, Pcrfumeries, Sewing
Materials. Hosiery, MItts, 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, 1857-04-16
CONFESSION OF A WIFE MURDERER

BURNING OF THE BODY BY THE HUSBAND.
We learn from the Toledo Commercial of
the 9th instant, that r. j. NJ Ward has
made an unreserved confession of the MUIR
der Of his wife. We make the following
abstract:
On Tuesday evening, February Sd, Mrs.
Ward and myself had some words, during
which Mrs. Ward struck me on the head
with fluid lamp, also on the right side of
the nose, causing the same to bleed freely.
I begged her not to strike me, took the
lamp away from her and went to bed. We
arose between six and seven o'clock on We'd
nesday morning spoke to her about the
blow she had given me. showing her where
she had struck me on the evening previous,
also the blood on the bolster and tick. She
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

ROADS TO THE PACIF1C.-One of the
great wants of the country, we'll made SER
viceable road to the Pacifc-not railroad,
for even our great progress is not equal
to the collosian task Of spanning the CONT
nent with an iron track, but its necessary
antecedent, a direct and we'll constructed
wagon roads likely to be soon supplied.
Congress has authorised the undertaking
and provided the money, and the prelimi-
naries are already arranged for the active
prosecution of the work. The expense will
be borne by three different departments of
the government. The Department of the
Interior disburses $500, 900 for the con-
struction Of military roads; the War De-
partment 100000 for the digging Of arte-
sian wells, through which one great terror
Of the overland route will be removed, and
the Post-ofice Department, for the trans
portation of the mails over the new road,
will give out $4,000 per annum. The
government aid to heenterprise will embrace
not only the actual outlay authorised, but
incidentally it will assist the progress of the
work materially. The military forces pass
ing this spring from the far West to the
Pacific slope, will be the pioneers in OPEN
ing the way to the prosecution of the road,
to be followed by the more careful surveys
and actual location of the line that will be
made by the civil engineers under the d.
rect;on of the Interior Department. Once
completed, the despatch Of regular mails by
the route will attract over it large mass Of
travel, gradually marking more distinctly
the route over the plains, valleys and noun
tains of the central continent, locating along
It's edges line of frontier settlements, and
preparing it, by a rapid process, for the final
placing of the iron rails, over which locomo-
tives in less that twenty years, will pass from
the eastern to the western side Of the CONT
nent. The general course is that of the Mem
phis route, marked out on one of the Pacific
railroad surveys; it will, however, be connect
ed by other roads, already in course Of con-
struction, with sections of the country north
and south of that line The work having
once been undertaken by the government,
will no doubt be pressed with all the ener-
gy that tie interests Of the country require
ana an unlimited command of means will
justify. -Bat. american
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

Mr.. Benton is busily engaged in his ele-
borate work entitled can Abridgement Of
the Debates in Congress, from 1889 to
1885," The second volume has just ap-
peared. The distinguished author seems
determined to devote all his energies to the
herculean task. Perhaps there is no man
in the country so fully qualified for the I'M
dertaking. Many important facts are pre-
scented, and the 'Abridgement," when COM
pleted, will be found indispensable for every
leading public library. We are told that
in 1877, slaves were recognised as proper
ty, by a vote of the House of Representa-
tives-yeas 6S, nays 23-h1- which a direct
tax was imposed upon them. Most of the
members from the slave States supported
the tax, and the reason assigned for their
doing so was that the t'taxation of lands
and slaves went together in the slave States
the people were used to the association
and to omit slaves in the direct tax would
be unjust and unpopular, as sparing. the
rich and making the tax fall heavier upon
persons of less property" In 1898, the
House Of Representatives was the scene Of
the first debate on the prohibition of slavery
in territory, which took place under the
Federal Constitution. Messrs. Rutledge,
Otis, Gallatin, Harper, Varnum, and 9TH
ers took part in it, and it is remarkable that
the constitutional power of Congress to
make the prohibition was not questioned by
any speaker. The first instance of Presi--
dents Message being sent to the two Houses
at the commencement Of session, occurred
in 1901, when Mr.. Jefferson adopted that
plan.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

The Rockville (Md.) Journal says -
''The Wheat crop in our neighborhood looks
promising. During the Winter, and the
month of March, fears were entertained Of
serious damage done to the Wheat by the
severity of the weather but now our farm
ers are in better spirits, and anticipate an
average yield"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

The TRIAL OF TIE REV. Mr. KALLocu
The jury in this case, at Boston, after being
out "a hours, came into court and declared
their inability to agree upon a verdict
They were thereupon discharged. it's stat
ed that on their first ballot they were equally
divided, standing six for conviction and six
for acquittal. Subsequently two others vot-
ed for acquittal making eight, while the re-
naming four held out until their discharge
for a conviction. Among the persons in
court at the time the jury come in were
Rev. Mr.. Kalloch and his counsel, and a
large number of his friends. It is thought
to be doubtful if the case is again called up
for trial.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16
The WAR IN AFR1cA.-The government

The WAR IN AFR1cA.-The government
of Liberia has appropriated $4,000 to aid
the war with the natives besides contribute
ing $50 armed men, under ex-Gov Rob-
erts. A letter states that it was through
the kindness Of DR.. Hall that the govern
ment as able to raise the money needed
He came forward and offered the loan of
$4,000. Many of the citizens of Monro-
via were opposed to the war, and it was sup
posed by the latest account from Cape Pal
mas that the natives, if properly treated,
would soon submit and live on terms of
peace with the colonists.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

The Rev Mr.. Elder, of Mt. St. Mary's,
has, it is stated, been appointed Catholic.
Bishop Of Natchez, Miss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

THE CROPS. 1.-The Southern papers make
general complaint that the fruit crop has
been ruined and the corn and wheat damaged
by the cold weather of last week The Sa-
vanah Republican says, however, there is
still time to replant corn and cotton should
that in the ground prove to be seriously in
iured.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

CONNECTICUT ELECTION. Bishop, Demo
crat, is elected in the fourth district of Con-
necticut by II plurality. The delegation
will, therefore stand two Democrats an y
Republicans, instead of four Republicans,
as at present. Holly, Republican, is elect
ed Governor by only 266 majority. /
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

FRUIT, ETC, KILLED AT THE SoUrH.-A
letter dated Ebenezer, Morgan county, Ga. !,
says:
eve had sharp frost on Tuesday morn
ing Nearly all the fruit is destroyed-blue
plums, magul plums, ounces, cherries.
peaches and pears are all killed, and very
few apples are left Our corn was mostly
up, and it is bit to the ground, but it will
come out again. Wheat crops in this Sec
ton are very promising, not being quite for
ward enough to be injured by the frost.'
Our exchanges from all sections Of Geor-
gia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and
Louisiana bring us the same accounts Of the
disastrous effects Of the cold weather Of Sun
day and Monday of last week.
MARYLAND DEEDs.-The New York Tri;-
June publishes the following extract from a
letter written by distinguished lawyer in
Maryland:
cit is doubtful whether deed can now
safely be executed before Commissioner
out of the State of Maryland, to bind land
therein, and it is therefore better to &C
knowledge before rypu1lic, or ajudge
of any State or Federal Court, having seal
in regard to whom there is no doubt"
The fremont Temple Baptist Society,
Boston, have passed resolutions expressing
their undated confidence in the integrity of
their pastor, Rev. Mr.. Kalloch, and earnest
" requesting him to resume his services as
their pastor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16
ID I E D.,

At Ravenswoods, Va, on Friday, 9th of
March, after short illness, VIM II. RICH
ARDS, formerly of Washington. D. c., leaving
wife and one child to mourn their loss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

Pianos AND Music.-We learn that Horace
Waters, Of 1893 Broadway, N. Y, agent for the
sale of many of the most celebrated makers of
Pianos and Melodeons, is offering them at prices
which we advise all who desire to purchase to
avail themselves Of. He is also selling bis largo
and welknown Catalogue of Music at one-third
of from the regular prices, and will forward tho
same free of postage. His offers to the trade,
teachers, and schools, are of the most favorable
character-all of which he will be able to fill to
the letter. for having wisely adopted the cash sys
tem.~ The Horace Waters Pianos are known as
among the very best. We are enabled to speak
of those instruments with some degree of conf
dence, from personal knowledge of their excel
lent tone and durable quality.-N: Y. Evangelist
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

WHITE TEETH, PERfUMED BREATH AND BEAU
r1Fut CoMpLExIoN-can be acquired by using the
ssBaIsane Of Thousand Flo,cers." What lady or
rentleman would remain under the curse of dis
agreeable BREATH when using ''BALM OF THoUs-
AND FLowERs'' as dentifrce, would not only rem
der it sweet, but leave the teeth white as alabaster?
MANY persons do not know their breath is bad, and
the subject is so delicate their friends will never
mention it. Beware Of counterfeits. Be sure each
bottle is signed FETRIDGE g. CO., N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

DEcL1NED.-It is stated in the Charles
ton Courier that the Rev. Dr. McCafrey,
President of Mount St. Mary's College,
Emittsburg, Md, has declined the appoint
ment of Catholic Bishop of Charleston.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

In the capitalization of the Sound dues,
the proportion proposed to be paid by the
United States is stated to be S380,00O.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

eOn0 GARDEN PALINGS, for sale by
.(OVO NH 10 DAY &. PADGETT,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

THE EAST INDIA Observation-Disclosures
for the reinforcement of our squadron in the
China Seas are actively progressing. The
new steam frigate Minnesota has been Or
dered to Norfolk where the battery of the
Colorado will be transferred 70 her, and will
be prepared at an early Gay to depart for her
destination. The new Chinese Minister,
VIM. B. Reed, Esq, it is intimated will
take passage in her, and thus be enabled to
reach the scene of his labors, and where there
IS so much need that our country should be
ably represented, without unnecessary delay.
The steam frigate Mississippi, preparing for
sea at New York, is also to be despatched to
the same destination, the steam frigate Sus-
quehanna, now in the Mediterranean, being
detailed to take her place in accompanying
the Niagara in laying the marine telegraph
cable. The sloop-of-war Germantown, fit
ting out at Norfolk, will also join the East
Indian Squadron.-Balt Amer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

srEAMBoAr.-The Saint Mary's Beacon
says: 1T was bruited hereabouts this Spring,
that we were to have a new and commodi-
GUS steamer plying on the route between
this port and Baltimore, but latterly, we
have heard nothing Of the project, and we
presume it has been abandoned, at least for
the present. We have no doubt that an
enterprise of this kind could be made to
pay, if it were permanent and reliable
The steamer Express did a heavy business
on this route last season, and our planters
and merchants are as ready now as then to
foster and encourage like enterprise"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

"V1v1A; OR TIE SECRET OF POWER" by
Mrs. SoUTHwoRTH. I've are indebted to
the publisher, T. B. PETERSON, 102 Chest
nut street, Philadelphia, for an advance
copy of this beautiful novel. It will be sent
by mail, postage paid, fer s1.25 bound in
cloth, or for 81, in paper covers.
Perhaps to say that Mrs. Southworth is
the author of this work, is sufficient to COM
mend it to the favor Of all who are acquain-
ted with her character as a writer, but to
give some idea of the nature Of the contents
Of this production, we give the following
passage from one of our celebrated critic:
cit would be impossible within this short
limit to give a fair idea of the character of
this work. In the first chapter the interest
of the reader is powerfully aroused, and it is
kept keenly alive to the close Of the volume.
The story opens with the description Of a
snow storm on the Alleghanies, through
which the bright and beautiful orphan, alone
or attended only by her dog, wanders down
the fearful passes towards the valley, endea-
NOIlnS W ICitCl CLC M1leIc uCI
father, Colonel Malmaison, (who had ten
years before, discarded her father, lies dy-
ing and penitent, and praying to see his or
phaned granddaughter. But in the two
fold darkness Of night and storm, the wan
|dering child loses her way, and chances to
reach lone convent, where she seeks refuge
and is kindly received and comforted by the
nuns.
1.-The description of the winter evening in
the convent, the pale, beautiful Abbcss
Agatha, the sweet Novice Angela, and the
gentle sisterhood, is highly interesting and
unique In the delineations of convent life,
in this work, the authoress draws from a
life long acquaintance with these retreats,
and her fidelity and impartiality Of descrip-
ton, may be relied on with more safety than
that of any sectarian writer for, Or against
these institutions. The scene of Colonel
Malmaison on the night Of the storm, where
the late repentance Of the father is rendered
futile by the drugs Of the fell watcher-the
remorseless Ada Malmaison, is replete with
thrilling interest, as indeed is the whole
work, which we heartily commend to the
favor of the reader"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

STEALING GRA1N.-William Green and
Harrison Calvert, colored, charged with
having in their possession nine bags of
wheat, which they are supposed to have
stolen from the schooner John G.. Campbell,
Capt. Sheirburn, of this county, were ar
rested in Baltimore last Monday. Justice
Mearis released Calvert on security, and
committed Green to jail to answer the charge
at court. The parties arrested were hands
on board the schooner.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16

The local column of the Alexandria Ga
zette of Tuesday furnishes the following
items:
Potomac Fisheries. Sup to Saturday last,
the catch at the different Landings had been
unusually small. At some of the shores
little Or nothing has been done. The de-
mand, already considerable, is daily increas-
ing. and the supply not at all Adequate
Better times are hoped for, if the weather
should get warmer this week About the
Goth of April, the large hauls usually CON-
mence
GiUers.-The number of OILERS on the
Potomac this year, is unusually large, and
their seines and boats dot the river from
Alexandria to Maryland Point They catch
quite number of shad, and retail them at
fair prices.
Murder at Fish Toaon.-An inquest was
held yesterday morning, by Coroner Neale,
on the body Of James Clark, who was kill
ed on Sunday night, at Fish Town, by Geo.
Goodrich From the evidence taken before
the Coroner, it appears that Clark and Good
rich, were in the booth d1fptsValter Carroll,
and were apparehtirs friendly -nor was
there any reason to apprehend that Good
rich intended to attack Clark The two
men had been wrestling, in a playful man
ner, and Clark had taken his seat, when
Goodrich drew knife and rushed upon him,
stabbnig him in the abdomen, from the effects
of which he died in few moments The
jury brought in a verdict that the deceased
came to his death from wounds inflicted with
knife, by Geo. Goodrich. Goodrich was ar
rested, and taken to jail, to await an exami-
nation before the next County Court.
Tile Wheat Crop.-The prospect for the
wheat crop, in the Northern Neck of Vir-
ginia, is not generally good-in many places
decidedly bad. The cold weather has had
a most unfavorable effect.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-04-16
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL l6, 1857
The appointment of Governor of Utah

The appointment of a Governor of Utah
territory, in place Of Brigham Young, will,
it is thought, cause a disturbance with the
Mormons, and some difficulty is experience
ed in finding suitable man for the post
Ion, the Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun, says 1T is understood
that Brigham Young is to be superseded as
soon as a proper person as his successor
shall be selected. Major Ben McCulloh
was, in the opinion Of many, the best man
in the country for the situation. But he
has been appointed to the Texas marshall
ship; and besides, his presence there in
case of any trouble on the borders Mr..
McMullin, for some time past a member of
the House of Representatives from Virgil
MIA, is mentioned as prominent candidate
for the place. A military force will be sent
out to the territory, and be placed under
the direction of the new Governor, for the
purpose of maintaing the laws of the United
States. Nothing is more likely than re-
bellion by Brigham, who will say to his ad-
herents, in the language which he has more
than once used, when his authority has been
questioned, sOut with your Bowie-knives
the breastpins ye wore at Nauvoo,' &c.
[ forbear to finish the quotation, but we
cannot expect, in military orders, a milder
term than his religious sermons"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-04-02
Kansas Troubles.

The Missouri Democrat Of the 18Th ultimo,
gives an energetic and glowing account of the at.
fairs in that LocofOco, Slavery cursed, Territory
of Kansas. Peace, peace, and quiet reigns in that
llfated territory, according to the Administration,
yet there is neither peace nor safety, for poor
Geary has been compelled to leave the territory.
And it is said that he believes, there are at least
fifty men in the territory sworn and banded to.
gether to take his life. The cold blooded murder
of Bufum by Hayes is sanctioned by the admin
i~stration, in lis condemnation of Oeary: at is
useless to deny It; the Kansas question is yet to
be settled. The task devolves upon the new al
ministFation. The lull that followed the general
election has passed away, and we all perceive that
the strife has d%eepened. The entire organization
of the Territory of Kansas must be remodeled, il
peace is to be restored, or if popular sovereignty is
to prevail. The fabric built by the felon Legisla-
ture must be razed TO the ground, and the whole
legislative and judicial institutions reconstructed.
Especially must the Surveyor General, and the
nest of vipers in bis office, bo squeIched. In our
humble judgment the Kansas question has never
worn the ominous aspect aHd the colossal proper
tiOns which it is now beginning to assume. 1t IS
impossible to conceive that the people Of the
North will a~cquiesce in hefual triumph of sys.
tenn Of fraud, violence and ruthless tyranny-
equally impossible 10 conceive that the slavery ex.
tentionists will fOrego their purposes; and there
fore the prompt and vigorous Intervention of the
President is demanded 10y the most serious con-
siderations. If the non Intervention policy is fol
lowed, then the people of the United States will
review the decision Of the Kansas Constitutional
Convention, and the late decision of the Supreme
Court at the sa,De time, with what incidental agi.
tations ard possible collisions, may be easily sur
missed. But while freedom Of action, of speech,
and ofelection is being strangIed in Kansas, let us
take heed that ~, Louis is not transformed into a
black.ho of Calcutta By the Niggerites. Let us
resolve to have one breathing spot this side Of the
Mississippi"