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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE Nav % 1as.


FLouR.-Howard street. City Mills, and Ohio.
81 l2. We quote Baltimore ground family at
80 so. and extra do. SO SO. Howard Street and
Ohio extra at ~ 5Oa$7 IS.
+ GRAIN.-Corn-Ther was pretty large re-
.ceipt of Grain at market this morning, the offer
ings of Corn in particular being larger than thew
have been for several days past. The receipts TO-
day were about $4,000 bushels, and in addition
there were some $4,000 bushels Of Saturdays re-
ceipts at market, thus making the total Offering.
to-day about so. 900 bushels. Corn was duh. and
it closed to-day at a decline of 2 to 9 cts. from
the closing. and of to S cts. from the opening
prices of Saturday. The sales were made at from
81 to 81 cts. for white, and 85a88 cts for yellow
Wheat-Of Wheat there were about 8, 500 BUSH
els at market. Red sold at 17Oal75 cts. and
whites at l77als9 cts. for good to prime lots
These figures are about the same. as were obtain
ed on Saturday. -
Rye-We quote Pennsylvania at 1l2 cts.
Oats-Sales of Maryland at 6Oa63 cents.
[From the American of Saturday last.l Il,
ToBAcco.-Receipts of Maryland Tobacco this
week continue to De large, and rather ahead cf
the ability of the inspectors to open it. The de-
mand. however, is very active, and sales are made
as fast as the samples are drawn. Prices remain
much as last week, occasional lots being sold at
25 cts. to 50 cts. below our quotations, viz -
Maryland Brown Leaf, as in quality, $9aSlO:
Maryland crop, inferior short seconds, $75Os$8.
so; brown leafy, $10a$ll; and extra at SllaSl5.
The receipts of Bay Tobacco are limited as yel,
but sales are making at the high rates at which
the market opened. viz; Tips or tails. $9aSl1. Sc
conds $l2aSl5 yellow spangled $30a&35, and fne
yellow $35a4O. A crop of seven hhds. of this fa-
vorite descriptions raised in Frederick county,
was sold few days ago as follows: SO; $1i;
$l4. $3.50; $a4; $40, and $45 per 100 lbs.
Ohio Tobacco continues in good demand. and all
the receipts are taken as soon as Inspected. Tho
sales of the week are about 200 hhds. The in
spections of the week are 2,035 hhds Maryland,
269 hhds. Ohio, 50 hhds. Kentucky, and 2 bids.
Virginia-total 1906 hbds.
4Fsa ALEXANDRIA. May %, 1857.
CRAM Wheat.-O offerings on Change light,
with an active demand. Sales of inferior white
at l65 cts; good l68 cts Sales of red at 1854 cts.
corm.-Tbe offerings were large, but met with.
ready purchases at SO 81 cts for mixed, and sc
cts. for white. No yellow offered. s.4
Rye-Sales at 80 cts.
Oats-Oats at 60 cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

The Hydrant Company of Port Tobacco
will meet in this village on Tuesday next.
at o'clock. q A full attendance is desirable
as statement Of. the affairs of the company
will be presented. ..i tose a..t 'l'i g9st3
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

| ST. MARY's County AFFAIRS. From the
Leonardtown Beacon we CLEAN the following
items: 1
Philip Turner, an old and highly respec-
table citizen Of this county, residing in Chap
tico district, was severely injured on We'd
nesday, the 18th inst, in attempting to blast
a tree near his house. He had placed what
he supposed to be a slow match to the pow
der, but before be could get out of the way
the tree exploded, breaking his leg, dislo-
eating a thumb, and causing severe con-
fusion on the head. He lies in very pre-
carious situation Since writing the above,
we have learned that Mr.. Turner is dead. |
A young man named John W. Willing,
formerly Of Somerset county, but latterly in
the employ Of Mr.. Brady as hand on board
the schooner Coral, met with mishap on
Thursday last, which has resulted in the
loss of his right hand. He was engaged in
rubbing his gun barrel, and had thought
lesssly placed his hand over::the muzzle of the
gun, when it went off, blowing off one of
bis fingers and dreadfully shattering his
wrist. It became necessary to amputate the
hand, and the operation was very success
fully performed by DR.. T. J. Stone, assis-
ted by Drs. spa}ding and Ford. The young
man is now. doing well.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

H1eH PkrcEs FOR SLAVES. The Milton
IN. C.) Czronicle says that the following
high. prices were paid at Yanceyville last
Saturday for slaves: q 20 ~
Milly, 40 years old and bed-ridden, 81
200; Maria and two small children, s., ,5o5;
Mary and two small children, So, ,4O2.-
Sold on credit of six months. ..l 49,.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

For LIBERIA. A.-One hundred and five
slaves, emancipated under the last will and
testament of Gen. J. J. Mckay, so long a
representative from North Carolina in Con-
gress, have arrived at Norfolk, to embark
in the Mary Caroline Stevens for, Liberia,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28
THE TIMES. :
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY ss, 1851.

The Debating Club Of Port Tobacco is
requested to meet at the Court House on
Saturday next, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose
of making arrangements for the celebration
of the approaching Fourth of July. .,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

~ .PoTATo-D1aa1NG BY MACHINERY. Every
/ one who has dug potatoes, and felt the back
breaking, head-aching trials which. accom-
pany the tedious process, win feel bound
of pleasure on learning that Yankee inge-
nuity promises to supersede by machinery
1.-The affective labor Of gathering this impor-
satant harvest. Captain Taggart, of Roxbury.
has patented simple contriyance for the
spurpose, which an agricultural house in
Utica is about to carry into practical use.
LISA plough-shaped machine, with a double
sset Of revolving metal fingers. which take
up the fayorite fruit. winnow them from the
earth, and, deposite them in baskets hung
ON each side, or in couple Of rows upon
the earth. With a pair of horse, "A man, it
is calculated, can dig from six to ten acres
per day We shall watch with curiosity the
the results Of a trial of this very useful in
,vention.; It will work very important,
revolution in potato-raising. if successful.
Boston IrGve1er.s "a 81 z.l -s.sa>ast.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

MULE RAcE.-On Saturday the 10th inst
the Fairfield Races, near Richmond, closed
with a contest between maaszes, mile heats,
for purse of $40, three or more to make
race, and the anxiety to see the contest
could not have been greater if old Boston
and Fashion, in their palmy days, had been
upon the turf.
We append recapitulation of the result {:
R. Bakers ch. mule 'sLilliput'' 81 /
Geo. Blacks bl. mule sCbaos'' 9
VIM. Bethel's mule ssSnail'' 3 3
Time-4:18-4244:19.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

! The steamboat Alice G. Price is adver-
tised to be sold at public auction, in Alex
andria, on Tuesday next. .ses
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

g Gov Walker, of Kansas, receives a, year
" salary Of 81 500, out of which he has to
pay his private secretary and all other. ex-
penses The governorship of Kansas is
evidently no sinecure
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

! VIRGINIA ELECTION. An election for
members of Congress and of the Legisla-
ture, and for an Attorney General to sup
ply the vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
ton Of Willis p. Bocock, Esq, will be held
throughout the several counties and towns
of Virginia, to-day. The canvass has been
quite animated in some of the Congtession-
al districts. The Office Of Lieutenant Gov
ernor is also vacant, but there seems to have
been no provision made in the Constitution
of the State for filing the vacancy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

THE BURDELL MURDER. - New York,
May a. The Sunday Mercury reiterates
the statement of last week that the Burdell
murder was perpetrated by two assassins,
who entered the house by back window,
and asserts that the evidence thereof will be
forthcoming. The motives was revenge on
the part Of one Of the parties an ''hon-
orable one."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28
PUBLIC SALE.

pY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court of
D Charles county, the subscribers ,as Administra-
tor of William Ferguson, late of said county de-
~~ ceased, one of the owners Of the
HNA SCHOONER MARYLAND,
LAAM1AM and as Agent for Walter Mitchell,
- the other owner, will offer at Public
Sale. in Port Tobacco. on TUESDAY the 18th of
JUNE next, the said Schooner Maryland with all
her Tackle and Outfit. She measures over SO
tons, carries under deck 2400 bushels Of grain,
and is in running order, now plying regularly be-
tween this place and Baltimore. Sale in the af-
ternoon.h
TERMs.-A credit Of six months will be given,
the purchaser giving note with approved security.
bearing interest from the day of sale
JOHN w. MITCHELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

SEVERE HAIL AND RAIN STORMS.
exchanges bring US accounts Of terrible
storms of rain and hail in North Alabama,
West Tennessee and Arkansas, and various
places along the Valley Of the Mississippi
river. In some places the hail was Of i'm
mense size and very destructive to com,
cotton, vegetables and shrubbery, killing
pigs and doing serious damage to the roofs
and windows of houses. It is stated that
hail stones, by actual measurement, nine
inches in circumference, fell week since
in Kinds county, Miss. The general size
was about that of hens egg.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

"A BLooDsUcKER. We some time back
mentioned the extraordinary propensity Of
boy, employed to look after cows, on a
farm at Citer- los -Mallo, (Oise, for sucking
the blood of the animals from an incision
made in their necks. His name is Fiflon,
and his age a. He was few days ago
brought before the correctional police Of
Roulle to answer for. his conduct; when, in
his defense. he could only say he was i'll,
that he felt pain all over his body which
he could not describe, and that he thought
he might get relief by drinking the warm
blood Of living animals. In order to cure
him Of his monomania, the court ordered
him to be placed in house of correction for
two years ~ aliganani'si Messenger.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

The accounts of suffering and threatened
famine continue to reach us not only from
one Or two States, but from number, west,
south, and northwest. Actual starvation
in some localities is spoken of, and very
great losses Of cattle and other farm stock.
This is certainly a very unusual state Of
affairs in this country. and, of course, is
only possible for very limited period and
in districts remote from the highways Of
communication. The long and severe win
ter, the backward spring, and in some in
stances the prodigality consequent upon
profusion are the causes assigned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

The PEABODY INSTITUTE. 1t is announ-
ced that the trustees of the Peabody Inai-
tute have determined upon a site for the
building, having made choice Of the lotat
the corner Of Mount Vernon Place and
Charles street, which has front of IS feet
and depth of .12O feet. The two adjoin-
ing lots on Mount Vernon Place, now in
possession Of Hon. Henry May and Mr..
Pennington, will also be added, giving an
entire front of 145 feet. The cost Of the
lots will be $103, 900; but the trustees hav-
ing limited the amount for the purchase to
$4,000, Mr.. Peabody expressed his inten-
tion to give the additional $4,000 neces-
sary to effect the arrangement.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

WASHINGTON RUMoRs. large military
force has been ordered for Utah, to take
their position on the government reserve,
forty miles south of Salt Lake City. The
new Governor of the Territory has been Sc
lected, but shas not yet been heard from,
and his whereabouts is unknown. Whoever
and wherever he may be, it is understood
that he was recommended by Mr.. Bright,
of Indiana. IL
Messrs. Cass, Black and Floyd will ac-
cept the invitation to the Railroad Excur-
sion to St. Louis. Mr.. Cass will go to
Michigan and be absent about month.
Mr.. Morse, special. Minister to New
Granada, is detained at New Orleans by
sickness in his family There is nothing
new relative to the New Granada matter !;
but as Mr.. Bowlin was ordered to withdraw
unless the new Government of that country
should exhibit more amicable disposition,
it is probable that the next packet will bring
either him or favorable advices.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

NAPOLEON AND ALEXANDRIA, Paris
correspondent of the New York Courier,
alluding to the intimacy that has grown up
between Alexander II. and Louis Napoleon,
says:
I know the Emperor Alexander II. has
intimated to his Imperial brother Napoleon
month Of August next, and that that inter-
view will take place if the Russian Autocrat
decline the pressing invitation to him to
come to Paris, which the Count de Morny
was empowered to convey, and is endeavor-
ing to have accepted.
The writer states further. that an alliance,
offensive and defensive, will soon take place
between the two Empires, and that it will.
lead to the dissolution of the Austrian EN-
|pire.
A COOP EXCUSE. widower at Cher
|ry Hill, Md, who was engaged to be mar
ried to young lady at Newark, Del, and
when the day came around failed to make
his appearance to the bitter chagrin of the
guests assembled, is thus excused by the
Cecil Democrat:
An engagement having been entered into
between the parties, preparations for the
wedding were made on both sides; but the
health Of the intended bridegroom, who is
between 60 and 70 years of age, having fail
ed him before the appointed time for the
nuptials, and, as he feared, permanently !;
after taking medical advice from his physi-
clan, he came to the conclusion to acquaint
the fair one Of his condition, and gallantly
relinquished his claim to her hand, prefer
ring this course to that Of installing the es-
Unable lady into his family in the position
of nurse instead of that of wife.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

AS we understand the new post-of6ce at
Tompkinsville has gone into operation, our
subscribers living in that eighborhood will
hereafter receive their papers at that Office
instead of Aliens Fresh. Ifhowever any
of the subscribers to whom We refer do
not wish the change made, Of if there be
any whose names have been overlooked, we
would be glad to be informed Of
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

nLOWS and CASTINGS-a general assort-
i ment for sale by WIN BOSWELA1
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28
WHEAT AND TOBACCO IN PRINCE GEORGE

WHEAT AND TOBACCO IN PRINCE GEORGE
County The Planters Advocate, of the
Goth instant, says: s'We mentioned recently
that fears were entertained in this and the
adjoining counties concerning the prospect
for wheat crop. The additional informa-
ton received up to this time, with our own
observation, we regret to say, warrant us in
believing that those fears are justified to the
fullest extent We hear from all quarters
very poor accounts of the standing crop, the
fields being almost barren compared with
ordinarily favorable seasons We have
heard of some few localities which present
good appearance, but of a great many others
which hardly promise full return Of seed;
and the general state of the crop. is beyond
doubt Of very discouraging character"
The Gazette, of the same date, remarks {:
''The weather of the past week has been
very unpropitious for the Tobacco plant, and
we continue to receive unfavorable accounts
of the prospect for crop. AS we stated
last week, it will require the most season.
able weather in June to enable planters to
pitch their crop, and even then it must be a
small one, and the quality Inferior
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

ARRIVALS OF SUGAR AND MoLAssEs.
During the twenty four hours ending at noon
on Saturday 11,756 hhds., III tierces and
2, ,023 bbls. of sugar and molasses arrived
at New York. The Louisiana crop this
year promises to be good one, and present
high prices will take from producing coun-
tries every available pound for sale, so that
upon the appearance of the new crop, in
deed so fast as it becomes certain that the
supply of sugar will be abundant, prices
may be expected to recede.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

The new cent coin were issued at the U.
s. Mint in Philadelphia on Monday last.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28

MURDER.-A most shocking murOer HaS
been committed within few miles of our
village, upon the person Of a free mulatto
boy about 18 or 10 years Of age, named
Bill Mason; It seems this boy on Thurs
day last, (being a holyday, spent most of
the day in Port Tobacco, where, as usual
on such occasions, number Of blacxs were
also congregated About sunset ne left the
village to go home, a distance of some p
or 8. miles, in company, it is said, with a
black fellow belonging to Mr. Robert Digges,
named Mat or Madison Butler, whose age
probably is about 81 years About 8 o'clock,
a servant Of DIR. F. R. Wills was going
along the road passing throug h his masters
farm, when he thought he heard the sound Of
a blow and an exclamation, '''Don't kill mep'
but at the time these did not excite his sus-
|picion of anything horrible. Going little
further on, he heard groans as from person
in great agony, and about the same time
met a man whom he believed to be Mat But
ler, as he recognized his voice, and proba-
bly, his hat and jacket. But, whoever it was,
upon being asked if it was Mat, he said his
name was Dyson, and Immediately ran off.
The servant of Dr. Wills, still hearing
groans, made search, and near the road, in a
corn field, found Bill Mason lying upon the
ground or struggling to get up; but perfect
| ly unconscious, being stunned by a blow
inflicted upon the side of the head evident
Ily by large club. He remained insensi-
bic until within a half hour Of his death,
(Which took place at about II o'clock that
night, )and then became apparently conscious
of all that had transpired through the day
and at the time he received the fatal blow.
Should his testimony, given few minutes
before he expired. which is corroborated
by several circumstances, be admitted
as evidence, there can be no doubt that
Mat Butler has committed a deliberate and
premeditated murder for the purpose of rob
bing the unfortunate boy Of few dollars,
which he knew he had in his possession. -
The verdict of the jury Of inquest in this
case, held BY 3. W. Day. Esq. was that t'Bill
Mason came to his death by blow from a
club in the hands of Madison Butler"
Mat has been arrested, and committed to
Ijail for trial. - > = =.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1857-05-28
ss PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

ssszP PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
The annual Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, Right Rev. Bishop VIM.
R. hittingham, presiding, commenced,its
session in Christ Church. Baltimore, yester-
day morning. The clerical as well asslay
delegate attendance, lit was anticipated by
the Clipper, } would be larger than previous
ly, on account Of, the numerous accessions
to the Church membership and consequent
increase of houses of divine worship during
the past year. The. sessions Of this body
have always been of the most gratifying
character. No impassioned or heated ar
gument is made manifest, Notwithstanding
the vast and multifarious business disposed
Of, out with pure Christian spirit they pass
from deliberation unto deliberation until
their labors cease
A letter from Washington correspon-
dent of the New York Times indicates that
active movements are on foot to relieve Gen.
Walker from his position in Nicaragua, or
if it be too late for this, to take possession
of the Transit route. The rumor of Walkers
escape from Rivas is generally discredited.
At the last advices he still held that place,
and it is confidently predicted by his friends
that he would be able to hold it for some
weeks or even months longer. But it is
said that 293 men left San Francisco for his
relief in the Ocean Bird, and we were told
several days since, on good authority, that
500 more would soon be ready to 60 from
New Orleans We do not attach much i'm
portance to these statements, although if the
steamer next due should bring news that
Walker still holds out, there is very likely
to be another vigorous attempt for his relief.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-12

L"ST HIS WrrE.-Thc Cincinnati gazette, Of
Yesterday tells of a steamboat Captain, residing
!" N,"Fort, who arrived at home last week,
i'In a trip, 20 learn that hi: wife had, during
las absence, deserted his home. y letter and
,"' dasuefreotypes Of the frail one were left
+ " him. In the letter She babe him a kind fare.
well and requested him to give one of the da-
sHtrreotypes to his brother, and the other to
A'> consia' both Of whom She loved better than
nm but She had gone away with another whom
Sc loved best Of Inc three. She mad chosen
partner, and recommended him to follow her ca;-
AMPLE aud wished him happiness with the wo-
"aa OF his choice. No clue has hcen obtained
"' her whereabouts, nor is it known who is the
tai'mo"r with whom She has so mystcriousiy
G,l
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-12

ConTLrNF&7A~r--ln the Brownsville pa, }
H.FD"r, Of the 9th, We find the following com,
Pimeniary notice Of Mr. Thomas j Edwards,
Of i!iS city, which we transfer to our columns
with great pleasure, believing that the compii-
"sIt paid to onr Young townsman is muitcd:
oNy : NislT.-ou young fiiend. Thos. j. Ed,
"",,.S, i.Imcrly CT this lacc, but now residing,
J" Nhtc.irg, Va, was in our Borough a few
Gays age, layi"g flying visit to his friends and
iSa,i'es MIR. Edwards is engaged as salesman
J. tie extensive establishment of M'CiallanS,
h"1A i Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
i us and Shoes, No. l@6, Wheeling Tom is
q I1ieonS, at!ahIc and ohliging clerk, and.
a'.ai, i wholtsoulcd fellow We wish him
-'a'dant success i'll his present avocation.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-12

RIVER NEws.-Wa,cr l l feet, inches.
-3rrjrSis-North Star, from Pittsburgh. S.
7. th5bard, from Pittsburgh. Emma Graham,
from GAINESVILLE. St Louis, from Cincinnati.
Mariner, from Pittsburgh. Marereo, from St.
LOUIS. Forest City, from Pittsburgh. Jane
'A"hln. from Parkcrsburg, Convoy, from
Sleabenvii]e. Interchange, from Cincinnati.
Nebraska, from Sunfsh. Altamont, from st.
LouiS.
D'7"TiDSoH-Nor,h Star, to St. Louis. S. p.
."''a'd' to Cincinnati Emma Graham, to
'@tSouFgh- St Louis, to Pittsburgh Mariner,
Cincinnati. Marcngo to Pittsburgh. Forest
.''y, To Pittsburgh. Jane Franklin, to Parkers.
9+'s, Convoy, to Steubenvi!le Lotus, to
>s,tcrsvi.,c
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-12

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BY THE NATIONAL, LINE
FROM WASUIXGTOV

May 1.-THE official papers just COMMUNE
Gated to the Government by Lord Napier con-
tain formal proposition for new Genital AM
erieam treaty, but nothing will be done in the
premises until the meeting of next Congress,
when the features OF the subject wilt be laid be-
fore the Senate, in defence to their Jews hereto
fore
1t is untrue that the President coatcmplates
papers. Arrangements nearly completed for
his summer residence in the vicinity Of ''The
Soldiers Home" fnuv miles from this city.
In consequences of the pressure Of public bu-
sineSs, the President has declined an invitation
to participate in the celebration of the first set
Element of Jamestown.