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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-07

A motion to adjourn till o'clock was dis
agreed to, after which four other ballots were
had, resulting as follows:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-07
NOTICE.
JAMES BEARD,
Prothonotary.

Prothonotary's office,
Sudbury, March 7, 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-07

Whole number of votes cast, 1888 neces-
sary to a choice. G..
The 3d. 4th. 5th and 9th votes were nearly
the same, Hopkins falling off to >, and the
other candidates sevaply gaining slightly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-07

FroIhonotafyE Ullice,
Sunbury, March I. 1887,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-07
FIRST BALLOT

Whole number of votes cast l3l. Neces-
sary TO a choice &C.
There being no choice the names Of Messrs.
Hughes, Brawley and Slenker were with
drawn.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25
OF BIT U A II ":

Died, at his residence in this county, on the
18th inst, Mr.. THOMAS D. NETTLE, in the
55th year of his age.
1.-THE following notice of the deceased was
crowded out of our paper last week:]
OF this devoted follower of the Saviour it may
well be said that his example worthy of imi-
alton. AS parent he was kind and affectonate
but strict in dlschargIng his duty, having always
before him the admontion of the Apostle-"Train
up a child In the way he should CO." AS neigh
Dor he possessed those endearing qualities which
gained for him the love and esteem of all who
came within the circle Of his acquaintance. Be-
ing professor (and we sincerely believe pos
essor) of religion, he endeavored to show to all
those around him by his daily walk and converse
ton. that he had been with Jesus and learned of
Him. The writer of these lines visited him fire.
queatly during his protracted illness, and often
heard him express desire to depart and be with
Christ, and often seen tears of Joy course their
way down his pale cheek. giving evidence that
ellis hope was full,
o, glorious hope,
OF Immortality
Whenever a fit opportunity presented itself he
urged upon those around him the necessity of a
change of heart "For." said he, 'swhat should
do were it not for the hope of Heaven A few
days previous to his death he was attacked with
violent hemorrhage of the lungs which was so Sc
we're that fife seemed almost extinct: as soon as
he recovered so as to be able to speak he raised
his eyes and seeing his little standing around
him weeping, he told them not to weep-not to
be alarmed-'sfor, :" said he, 81 am not alarmed,
am perfectly resigned'' A few hours before he
died be raised his eyes and hands to heaven, as if
surveying the fields Of glory, and said-"O. do
not want to stay here any longer; want to 60
home and be at rest.'' These were the last words
that fell from his lips. In few hours after wards
he sweetly fell asleep in the arms of Jesus The
bereaved ones need not mourn for him as those
without hope, for their loss is his eternal gain.
ssWhy should our tears in sorrow flow
When God recalls his own,
And bids them leave world Of Wo =
For an immortal crown.
Then let our sorrows cease to flow,
3D. God has recalled his own;
But let our hearts in every
Still say, THY will be done. ," J. l..
Died, in Washington City, d. c.. on the 22d
inst. at the residence Of her grandfather, MARY
ELIZABETH STEELE, infant daughter Of HEN
RY Nj Z. and EDITH McPnERsoN-aged months
and 81 days.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25
SHERIFFoS SALE.

DY virtue of writ of fieri faees, issued out of
I'D the Circuit Court for Charles County, and to
directed. will expose to public sale. for cash.
in the town of Port Tobacco, at the Court House
door, on the 14th day of July next, all of George
NJ. w. Rowe's right, title, claim and interest,
both at law and in equity. of, in and to the follow
ing property, to wit: tract or part of tract or
parcel of Land, called and known by the name Of
'BoweviIle,' and lying in the first election dis
trict of said county. and containing about twelve
acres, seized and taken in execution as the pro-
perty the said George M. w. Rowe, and will be
sold to satisfy Judgment due to Benjamin
Whitley s James Fl. Stone.
GEORGE w. SMITH, Sheriff.
June %, lS57--ts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

CELEBRA rtoS The Fourth of July will
be celebrated~by the Everett Literary Socie-
ty of St. Johns College, at Annapolis. by
the reading of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence by Mr.. John W. Dorsey, Of Howard
county, to be followed by an Grafton from
Mr.. Andrew G., Chapman of Charles county.
We learn from the Beacon that the 18th
IS to be appropriately celebrated in Leonard
town, Charlotte Hall and Blackistone's Pa
Wilton. At Leonardtown the grafton will
be delivered by T. X. Preuss, and the De-
claration of Independence will be read by
Geo. Fred. Maddox, to be followed by a
dinner and a ball at night. At Charlotte
Hall, Josias Hawkins will be the reader and
James F. Thompson the orator, and at
Blakistone's the reader will be Robert G..
Coombs and the orator Edward T. Briscoe.
In Port Tobacco the usual observance of
this great national holyday will take place
at the court house DR.. Peter W. Haw-
kins will read the Declaration, and Barnes
Compton, ESQ.,, deliver the grafton.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25
CELEBRATION.

TN accordance with time -honored custom,
Il THE WASHINGTON SocIETY'' will celebrate,
with appropriate ceremonies. at Charlotte Hall,
the ensuing Fourth of July. Mr.. JAS. F. THoMp-
SON. of st. Mary's, will deliver an Grafton. and
Mr.. JosIAs HAWKINS, of Charles, will read the
Declaration Of Independence BY order of
PHILIP r. REEDER, President
ys"1 H,r a; Gs.r' Committee.
June Is, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

I=WM. 3. RICHARDS, Jr. dealer in
French Bonnets, Flats, Gypses, Flowers and
Millinery Goods generally. Also, American Mil
linery, 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 26-1v
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25
CELEBRATION.

EJNHE Literary Debating Climb of Port Tobacco
Il will celebrate the approaching Fourth of July
in this place. . The Declaration Of independence
will be read by Or. PETER w. HAWKINS. The
Orator of the day, BARNES COMPTON, Esq. Cere
monies to commence at IL O'clock NJ. The pub
lie are respectfully invited to attend.
lie 25-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

wheat fields out Of ten previous to the at
tacks Of this new enemy, the prospects of
the farmers in this county are gloomy enough
to- strike the boldest with panic.
SpoRT1NG.-A trotting match for $4,000,
mile heats, best three in five, vehicle and
driver to weigh 800 lbs. came off over the
Union course on Saturday, between two cele-
brated stations, Sarsaparilla (from New
Jersey and Plough Boy by Black Hawk
(of Long Island.) The race was very close
Throughout, sarsaparilla winning three
straight heats. Time-2:37aa; 2:5S; 2:40.
Frog eating is carried on at an extensive
rate in. Albany, n, Y. One hotel keeper
uses 1900 per week, and a restaurant dis
poses of about 800 in the same time. The
frogs are caught by dealer near Utica, and
sent alive to Albany, where their hind legs
are served up to the epicures, fried after the
style of fried chicken.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25
THE MARKETS..
BALTIMORE, June %, 1857.

H. BALTIMORE, June %, 1857.
FLoUR.--Howard street. City Mills, and Ohio,
81 so. We quote Baltimore ground family at
$40 90, and extra do s9 90. Howard Street and
OHIO extra at 81 50aS7 IS. h,
GRAM Wheat-There was fair receipt Of
Grain to-day. but for all varieties the market was
dull. Wheat sold this morning at 1873 cts. for
fair red, al90 cts. for fair to good white. and
1913 cts. for prime do. Strictly prime reds would
choice whites at l93a195 cts. There were some
500 bushels Wheat offered to-day most of which
changed hands at the figures named above.
Corn-The receipts of Corn to-day were about
II 900 bushels. The market for it was dull, no.
more than ne-half the lots offered baing sold
White sold at 50 cts for inferior, Sass cts. for
fair to good, and lot Of 400 bushels very choice
brought 60 cts. Some 5000 to a 1000 bushels yell
low Corn was sold at S5ae6 cts, that at the latter
figure being of good quality.
Rye-Rye continues to droop. A small lot of
Pennsylvania was sold to-day at lO7 cts, which
is decline of 3 cts. per bushel on the price OBJ
tanned day or two since.
Oats-Oats are selling at 53a55 cts. for Virginia,
56a58 cts. for Maryland.
From the American of Saturday last.]
ToBAcco.-MaryIand Tobacco continues in ac-
tive request, and sales made fast as the re-
cepts are inspected. Prices remain as before,
and shippers clear the market readily at quota
tions, viz: Maryland Brown Leaf, as in quality,
S9asl0; Maryland crop, inferior short seconds,
S750aS8. $50; brown leafy, Sl0aSll; and extra at
SllaSl5. The receipts of Bay Tobacco from the
upper counties of Maryland not so large as
last week. but the demand continues lively and all
the receipts taken as soon as they come in at
full rates. We quote as last week, viz: Tips
or tails S9aSll; seconds sl2as15: yellow spangled
S30as35, and fine yellow s35as45. The demand
for Ohio Tobacco is also very good and all that
comes in is readily bought up by shippers at for
mer rates. The Inspections of the week are 1909
hhds. Maryland, 5l3 hhds. Ohio, sc hhds Ken
lucky, and IA hhds Virgna-total 1892 hhds
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25
NOTICE.

\ LLlSON F. BEALE, Esq, has perfected my
IA STEAM MILL, and it now offers its in
valuable services to the public. Its regular DAYS
to accommodate all, are Tuesdays, FRIDAYS and
Saturdays. Should, however, the public demand
be greater on those days than its ability to supply,
night and day, winter or summer. it will be found
ready and willing to fulfill its promise
~ ALFRED W. GARDINER
ie 1R-1t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

''L1rrLE DoRR1r.' THE story of Little
Dorrit, by Charles Dickens, has just been
issued from the press Of I. B. Peterson,
300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, from the
advance sheets received from the Author
per last steamer from England, for which
the sum of $4,000 was paid by Peterson.
As everybody who has read the writings Of
Dickens will want this work, we advise them
to send and get it from this publisher, who
can furnish no less than eighteen different
editions, at prices ranging from SO cts. to
S., and will send either edition per mail,
free of postage, on the receipt Of the price
of the book ....
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

The attention of our readers is directed
to the new advertisements from Alexandria,
which appear in our columns this week.
Messrs Bowen, BERLIN & PEAK, Carriage
Makers, we are assured, are gentlemen who
do their work faithfully. They are natives
of Virginia and Maryland, and every article
in their establishment is manufactured by
themselves. Mr.. JAMES A. PETERSON,
offers something new in the way of Horse
Powers, Threshers and Cleaners, which our
Farmers will do we'll to examine, and test
their merits before purchasing other ma
chimes. His articles are all manufactured
in Alexandria. j. VIM. BOWLING has open
ed a new Drug Store in that place, and pre-
sents inducements to purchasers which we
doubt not will secure for him a liberal share
of the trade from this section.
We hope our readers will also take a look
over the old advertisements, and, when they
make purchases, that they will always seek
those who advertise in their county paper
GoDEY's LADY's Book-We have before
us the July number of "Godey's," which
begins the 55th volume and 9th year of
publishing the Book The merits of this
magazine are too we'll known to need any
thing we can say to recommend it. This
number contains 100 pages, Sc engravings,
and 60 contributors. The Fashion Plate
contains figures, and is one that comes in
a suitable season for all mothers, as it con-
talns children's fashions, beautifully color
ed, "Grandfather's Watch" is a truly beau
tifnl engraving. and beautiful in sentiment
Now is an excellent time to commence new
subscriptions Those who wish it can com
mence with the January number Price
IS. Address, L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia.
MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY.-Judge Bar
toll delivered the opinion of the Court of APP
peals, affirming Judge Brewers order for a
peremptory writ of mandamus directing Mr..
William HARDWOOD to deliver up possession
of the Office of State Librarian at Annapolis,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

DAMAGE BY STORMS. hear that much
damage has been done to the growing crops
of tobacco and corn by the violent storms
that have visited portions of our county with
in the last two weeks. One gentleman in
Pomonkey had an entire field of tobacco
swept off by the floods of rain on Sunday last.
In the same neighborhood barn was blown
down on Wednesday week. Near Piscata-
way, we understand, the hail on Sunday
greatly injured the crops Of wheat and corn.
This has been truly season Of violent storms;
but as yet our immediate vicinity has not
been visited by any that has caused COM
plant.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

REsIGNATIoN.-We understand that F.
B. F. BURGESS, Esq, resigned his seat, as
one of the Judges of our Orphans Court,
on Tuesday. The vacancy, we presume,
will be filled, for the balance of the term,
by the Governor. .sst
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25
ALEXANDRIA, June %, 1857

HLEAANDRIAs JUHt 20 lCOIs
GRAM Wheat,-Very little coming to market.
No sales on 'Change-prices unsettled.
Corn.-Saes of white and mixed at S4a96 cts.
with fair demand.
Rye-Sales of prime at 10 cts.
Oats-No sales on 'Change-buyers offered so
cts, which refused.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

: The BURDEEL EsTATE.-From perusal
OF the testimony given before the Surrogate
in relation to the disposition of the property
left by the late DR.. Burdell, Of New York,
we are satisfied of two things, says the
Clipper, viz:-That DR.. Burdell was not a
man whose example should be inflated
and that Mrs. Cunningham was his wife.
We think that the fact Of his having married
her is conclusively proved. The theory that
Eckel was the man whom she married has
been overthrown by competent testimony
by witness who swears that he was in the
company of Eckel until late hour of the
night on which Mrs. G.. was married. No
thing, so far, has been proved against Eckel,
and he should be acquitted by public opin-
ion of all connection with the murder. The
estate will probably be decreed to Mrs. Cum
bingham. 3 s.a.,.. az
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

Hon. Francis T. Davis has resigned his
seat as State Senator from Carroll county
Nd
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

DAMAGE BY N1Ne.-The St. Mary's
Beacon mentions several cases. A hand
employed on schooner belonging to- the
Eastern Shore, was killed during the thun-
der storm on Monday, the Sth inst, near
St. Georges Island. Hekwas buried on the
Island. During the storm on the 9th inst.
M. A. Stone, ESQ, Of Patuxent district,
had valuable horse killed The dwelling
house and barn of Mr.. Samuel Graves, were
also struck and much damaged during the
same storm. Mr.. George Buckler's house
in the same neighborhood was also struck,
but we are pleased to learn, no material in
jury was done. The schooner Olive Branch,
Capt. j. E. Lathrom, during the storm on
the 9Th, was also struck by lightning whilst
laying off Forrestville, on the Patuxent
river, and had both her fore and main masts
shiyered to the deck
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

600 600 SHINGLES.-The subscrib-
~OO,OOO ers have for sale prime lot OF
Shingles Also, small lot of Hemlock Rails; also
a lot of sawed Palines.
June %, 1857. DAY s. PADGETT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25


CROPS in ST. MARY's CoUNrY.-Tle St.
Mary's Beacon has the following later INTEL
ligence in regard to the crops in that vi
cinity:
We are sorry to be obliged to chronicle
the continued depredations Of the army worm
in every section of our county. SO devas-
tating have been the ravages Of this worm
that in parts Of the county we have heard OF
the complete destruction of large fel(s of
wheat. Nor are, their attacks confind to
the wheat, but corn, tobacco, timothy, nay,
every thing green, is seized upon with aidi-
ty by the Unsuitable depredators. some
farmers in this neighborhood have ALREADY
commenced cutting their timothy on this
account, though not more than half gr,wn,
upon the principle of ''half loaf beingbet-
ter than no bread" The Charlotte Tall
and St. Inigoes districts, as far as wecan
learn, are the greatest sufferers as yet,
though the faces Of some of our farming
friends hereabouts are decidedly elongted
in view of the damage from this SQUIRE to
theis wheat, corn and grass crops. We
don't wish to be considered alarmists, but
really, what with the obstruction by thefy
and the poor appearance presented by eght
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

GREAT HAIL SroRM-On Sunday after
noon last most terrific thunder storm pass
ed over Washington city. Hail also fell for
some ten or fifteen minutes with great force.
The stones were of enormous size, some
weighing five or six ountes, doing immense
destruction to skylights. and windows of
churches, and other public and private build
Iings, the government Conservatives, etc.
Several private galleries of art are also Sc
riously damaged. ..
The trees were half stripped Of their foil
age and the grain, vegetables and shrubbery
beat to the earth In some cases horses and
COWS were severely cut by the hail. The
storm appeared to have extended over a
breadth of some twelve miles. Its course
was about southwest to northeast. We
have no reports from the plantations, but
the crops are no doubt greatly injured.
FIRE AT CAPE MAYA serious fire oc-
CURED at Cape May on the night Of the 18th,
destroying the Mansion House and the Kur-
saal Two small houses were also consum-
ed. The nei ghboring hotels escaped. The
Mansion House was one Of the oldest estab-
lishments on the island, and was for many
years occupied by Col. Ludlam. The Kur-
saal was located Immediately in the rear,
and was used generally for balls and con-
certs. Cape May has been rather unfortu-
nate within the last year, The destruction
of the Mount Vernon House took place sew.
eral months ago, and now similar calami-
ty has happened to the Mansion House, thus
greatly restricting the hotel accommodations
at this favorite seaside resort. There are,
however, still enough left to comfortably
lodge several thousand visiters.
KENTUCKY ELECTION June
1S.-Fourteen counties heard from, which
give Bullitt 632 majority. The chances are
that he is elected, but the betting is about
even. .Er as-. r. s.t ~ 5.1~
The election is for Judge of the Court of
Appeals. Bullitt is the Democratic candi-
date, Wheat, American. a., ii.
p LATER. s..a $50
June 22d. Incomplete returns indicate
the election of Wheat, American, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the decease Of the
Chief Justice of Kentucky, by small ma
ljority.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

DESTRUCTION TO THE WHEAT-The An
napolis Republican states that on South and
West rivers, and the Severn, in Anne Ar
undel county, the army worm swarms in
countless millions, destroying in their march
wheat, corn and grass. In Calvert county
their ravages are said to be equally destruc-
tive, leaving the farmers with gloomy pros
poets before them 49,. &~ ..-.-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH ENTERPRISE.
Nearly nine hundred miles of the cable were
completed on the 18th of June, and the ope-
ration of transferring the coils to the hold
of the Agamemnon, was then about being
commenced. The London Times contradicts
the reports that the Niagara was untitled to
receive one-half of the cable manufactured
at Birkenhead. On the morning of the 9th
inst, the Niagara left the Thames for Ports
mouth Backyard, where she will be arranged
for the reception of the Liverpool portion Of
the wire. .
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

NTEN. WOMEN, and CHILDREN who read LIFE
lVl ILLUSTRATED, pronounce it the best
FAMILY PAPER now published. So year; 81 for
halfa and ust try it, only rs cents for three
months Inclose the amount, and direct to FOW-
LER AND WELLS, New York.
THE SAVANNAH DEMOCRAT says -
awe regard it of the very best weekly pa
pers in the world - The alabama Beacon says:-
IF there is one newspaper within our knowledge
which we can safely recommend to the general
reader, it is LIE ILLUSTRATED. Try it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-25

June 2d.-Incomplete returns indicate
the election of Wheat, American, to fill the
occasioned by the decease of the
Chief Justice of Kentucky, by a small ma
iority.
The Washington union., 1857-05-07
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Fresh Beef and vegetables for the Navy.

81. ... Navy AoHSrs OFFICE
April IS, 1857.
kSEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Of
~ nee until Monday the twenty 9th May, 1857
OF such quantities Of fresh beef and vegetables may be
~ on the Washington during the hal year commencing
pea st day Of July ending the 30t June 1857
ll oc and vegetables good quality and the best the
e aords aud each article be ocrcd for by the pound
hod with approved security VIII required 10 onehalf the est
a amount Of the contract and twenty per in addition viii
Wbi from the of each payment be made colat
nseony for the due performance OF the which win
w sveoant be paid until IL IL fully complied with.
livery o made be accompanied directed IN the
lsS making appropriation for the service FOR lss
Po ION August lSf6) written guarantee, signed by
more responsible person. effect that he they undertake that
wv mder or bidders will his their bid b. accepted
oonaon within Eve ays, with good and sufficient suretos
furnish the articles proposed
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