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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
LETTER FROM A Convict TO HIS MoTHE1

LETTER FROM A Convict TO HIS MOTHER.
The following is copy Of letter that was
handed to the Warden of the Maryland
Penitent!ary, on Sunday last, to be mailed
to his mother:
Maryland Penitentia,y, June, 18th, 1857.
My Dear Beloved Mother Il avail my
self Of the opportunity now granted me of
writing to you a few lines-to-day is the
Sabbath, and although confined within the
gloomy walls of solitary cell, and deprived
of the society of those whom love-I am
not lost to all the fine feelings you have
taught me from my infancy. Dear mother,
I think of you very often during the day.
and my thoughts often wander to the dear
est spot on earth, the sweet home of my
childhood I wish I was boy again and
could have the same opportunities of doing
well that have passed, and cannot be recall
ed-but it is not too late ''to cease to do
evil, and learn to do welly" and [ have come
to the conclusion that [ will never touch
what does not belong to me. I have found
that the way of the transgressor is hard
Will you be kind enough to bring me a
Methodist Hymn Book, copy book and
some lead-pencils. [ am enjoying good
health, and getting along as well as can be
expected. [ trust this will find you in the
enjoyment of the like blessing. In conclu-
sion, Dear Mother, remember me in love to
father and K, and all our relations,
and accept for yourself the love of your I'M
fortunate but ever afectionate son.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
PLATFORM OF THE AMERICAN PARTY.

PLATFORM OF THE AMERICAN PARTY
The following is a summary Of the princi-
pies contained in the Platform of the Ameri-
can party, as adopted by the National Con-
vention recently held at Louisville, KY:
1st. The Federal Union must be main
tanned
I'd. The reserved rights of the States
must be respected.
Sd. The decisions of the Supreme Court
must be enforced.
18th. The union of Church and State must
be prevented.
5th. The rights of conscience must be
guaranteed. r.
!. 9th. American interest must be promoted.
7th. An American nationality must be
cherished.
9Th. Sectional agitation must be termina-
ted.
9th. Foreign paupers and criminals must
be excluded
10Th The naturalization laws must be
amended.
18th. ."Squatter Sovereignty and alien
suffrage must be repudiated.
18th. Americans must rule America.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS.

bz-We are authorized to announce JAMES
WASHINGTON BURCH, of the I'd district, as
candidate for County Commissioner. je l8
DAVIS as a candidate for County Commissioner,
and oblige MANY VoTERs.
je 18-1m
o5-At the solicitation of many friends have
consented to become candidate for Road Super
visor in the second election district of Charles
county, and most respectfully solicit the suffrage
of the people. If elected pledge myself to dis
charge the duties of said Office faithfully.
And if you do not wish to grumble.
And your horses not to stumble,
And if you DO not want pains in your sides,
And if you want your easy carriage rides,
Vote for JOHN F. THOMPSON.
lie lS-te
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

HIGH PRICES FOR MARYLAND TOBACCO
Charles r. Waters, Tobacco Commission
merchant of this city, sold last week the fol-
lowing crops of tobacco for Thomas Clagett,
of Frederick county, % hhds., as follows
2 hhds. at $50 per cwt.; 6 hhds. at $40;
5 hhds at $50; hid. at $26; 2 hhds. at
$23; hid. at 500; l hid. at $13; 1 hid.
at $12, and 4 hhds. of lips at $10 He
also sold a crop of hhds. for G. A. Hobbs,
of Howard county, for the following prices ::
l hid. at $50 per cwt.; hid. at $35; 1
hid. at $32, and l hid. at $50. It will
be perceived this averaged the owner $3.50
IS per cwt. Several other crops sold by
the same gentleman brought the above high
prices. -Balt. Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

such an appeal 90 unheard? Mr.. Dunbar
just escaped massacre, having left Sonoita
on the afternoon previous. The Mexicans
were furious at his escape. although he had
nothing to do with the party except to offer
shelter, on American soil, to four sick men
in his own house. 5
A party Of about 30recruits, under Capt.
Grant ORGY, started from Tucson to join
Crabbe at Cavorea. When within fifteen
miles of the latter place they were attacked
by about 200 Mexicans. Capt. Grey re-
treated, fighting, and regained the Ameri-
can line with loss of only four killed.
The Mexican loss was about 40. Captain
ORGY deserves great credit for his skill. At
every watering place the Mexicans attempt
led to check him and subdue him by thirst.
but he routed them on every occasion. The
last eight miles was continued running
fight, and his fourth man lost was killed
just at the line. Another party of the same
strength, which left Tubac, has not yet been
heard of. It is believed if Grant ORGY had
been with Crabbe different result might
have been anticipated. All was bad man
agement, want Of experience, and clear
rushing upon a deadly fate.
| Crabbe entered Cavorea with 81 men
All these were killed except the youngest,
said to have been spared by the Mexican
commander, Garcia The name of the sur
vivor is unknown, but he is said to be a boy
of sixteen or seventeen.
The Mexicans at Cavorea were about five
hundred strong.
Major Bob Wood and Major Tozer are
tsafe. They were with Captain Orey's party.
IColonel N. R. Wood, late Fillmore elector,
lis among the dead.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

We can assure our subscribers who re-
ceive their papers at Tompkinsville that the
package for that P. o. was deposited in the
Office at this place several hours before the
mail left on Thursday last. Why it did not
arrive at its destination, perhaps some Of
Uncle Sans officials could inform us. Our
system Of making up mails is so complete
and so uniformly adhered to-, that it is al
most impossible for US to fail to send every
paper to its proper direction 1t is not un-
frequent that complaints reach us of irregu-
larity in the receipt of the Times by sub
scribers; and occasionally gentleman has
withdrawn his name from our books on ac-
count Of this alledged irregularity, when the
fault has not been our own. This is one of
the many hardships, to which publishers are
compelled to submit.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

POLITICS IN ST. MARY's COUNTY. We
learn from the Beacon that the Democrats
held meeting in Leonardtown on Tuesday
the 9th, and organized by electing George
W. Morgan, President; Messrs. Albert
Burch and Richard H Reeder, Vice-Presi-
dents. and John H. Tucker, Secretary
The following were the resolutions adopted.
On motion
RESOLVED, by the Democratic party of St.
Marys county in mass meeting assembled,
That all Democratic party nominations which
it may be deemed necessary hereafter to
make, shall be made by a Convention, to be
constituted Of delegates to be sent from each
election district, and that each district shall
have in said Convention five delegates
On motion of Col. B. G.. Harris
"Resozoed, That there shall be appointed
by the said Convention at it's first meeting a
committee of one from each election district,
whose duty it shall be to give notice, when
ever it shall be necessary, of the time and
place of the meeting Of such Conventions to
be called for the purpose Of making party
nominations, and whose further duty it shall
be to call the Democratic party together in
mass, whenever in their Judgment the in
terest of the party may require it; and be
it further resolved, that majority of said
committee shall have power to decide its
action, and that its members shall continue
to act until removed by any convention
which shall assemble after their appointment,
wnen also any vacancy that shall in the
meantime have occurred, may be filed
"Resolued, That each election district
shall select the number Of delegates it may
be entitled to on the same day; and that said
day to elect delegates for the first conven-
ton shall be on Saturday, the 18th of July
next, and that said first convention shall
meet in Leonardtown on Tuesday, the 21st
of JULY
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

EDGAR SNowDEN, Esq, editor of the
Alexandria Gazette, who has been recently
defeated as candidate for Congress in the
district including that city, thus pleasantly
returns to his editorial labors:
''To emerge from political contest, beat
en-, and indeed thoroughly beaten, happens
to many men; but for plain citizen to rise
refulgent from the stroke Of the triumphant
Democracy dubbed with title. and that
too military title, is the lot certainly of but
few civilians. Hence it is that if any man
went into the last canvass for Congress as
simply Mister, and came out by the cour-
tesy of the press as Colonel, he ought to
make his best bow, and be thankful for the
favor"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

The ARMY WoRM.- The St. Mary's
Beacon says: "In addition to the fly, which
has been very destructive to the wheat crop
in this county this season, we have lately
made the acquaintance of new and, per-
haps, more formidable enemy to our cereal
productions-the army worm. We con-
versed on Tuesday last with gentlemen from
all sections of the county, and we learn that
these military foragers are making sad havoc
of the wheat and corn crops in every part of
the county. In our immediate section,
several promising wheat and corn fields have
been almost totally destroyed by this new
enemy within the last few days."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

WHITE TEETH. PERFuMED BREATH AND Beau
TIFuL ComPLExIoN-can be acquired by using the
"Balsam Of Thousand Fo,cers." What lady or
gentleman would remain under the curse of a dis.
agreeable breath, when using sBALm OF THous-
AND FLOWERS" as dentfrice, 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 FETRlDGE & CO., NY
For sale by all Druggists.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

The FLY-The Cecil Democrat has heard
of one gentleman in Sassafras Neck who has
plowed up his wheat and planted the field
in corn. In parts Of Kent county also some
fields will not be cut at all, but turned into
pasture. Not for many years has the fly
been so destructive to the wheat in this State:
Eighty, says the Democrat, were taken from
one stock last week, plucked from field
near Easton.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

The TuRF.-We observe from the Spirit
Of the Times, that Katy Darling, the pro-
perry Of DR.. Lynch, of this county, dropped,
near Versailles, Woodford county, KY, on
May 18th, "a dark bay colt, left hind foot
white, with few black spots around the
hoof, q star and blaze running across the
face from the star to the left nostril, got by
Lexington" We sincerely hope it may
prove worthy descendant Of its illustrious
parentage and credit to it's enterprising
owners Mory's Beacon, f
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

I%WM. B. RICHARDS, Jr., dealer in
French Bonnets, 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, Perfumeries, Sewing
Materials. Hosiery. Mltts, Fans, Work Boxes.
Writing Desks. and Fancy Goods generally,
No. 10, 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, 1857-06-18

PROTECTION TO HORSES FEET--Mr. Mills,
the writer of practical treatise on horse
shoeing, puts gutta percha protection
across the sole of the foot, and secures the
shoes on the fore feet by only three nails on
each. He has followed this practice in his
operations of horse-shoeing for several years,
and finds it very effective one.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

A GREAT COUNTY jefferson Davis, in
his late speech at Jackson, Mississippi, men
1bned, as an illustration of the vastness of
CIR national domain, the fact that during
re four years of the late Administration,
more land was coded by the general Govern
ment for internal improvement and other
lesitimate purposes than third of France,
and still we retain a public domain equal to
fNAenGre area of Europe!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
CELEBRATION.

TN accordance with a time-honored custom,
i "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 ithe
Declaration of Independence By order of
PHILIP T. REEDER, President.
% 5s"s M'r a; es.'' Committee.
June IL, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
ID / T. u

At his residence in Charles county, Nd, on
the 18th inst, at 40 minutes past clock in the
morning. after protracted illness Of about three
years from consumption. which he bore with great
CHRISTIAN fortitude, Mr.. THOMAS D NETTLE,
in the 55th year of his age. leaving four children
and large circle Of relatives and friends to mourn
their ire parabl loss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

T IFE ILLUSTRATED is First. Class Picto-
IL rial Weekly Journal devoted to Entertain
ment. Improvement, and Progress. designed to en-
courage spirit Of Hope ManIness. Self Refiance,
and Activity to illustrate life in all its phases.
high-toned Pictorial Weekly Paper. which ought
to be read by every Family. Published at ~ q
year ST. for half year, and to clubs of four three
months, for One Dollar. Try it, Address
FOWLER AND WELLS. !.
sos Broadway, New York.
THE PANAMA STAR SAYS: life Illus
rRArED is one of the best papers published in the
United States. We know of no more instructive
and interesting publication for family readings
Young and old, parents and children. high and low,
rich and poor, will find something to suit them IN
its columns" je. lS-A.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

New WHEAT AND New Flour New
wheat appeared in Charleston, South Caro-
lima, as long as ten days since, some of which
is said to be on its way to northern market.
On the 18th inst, ten barrels of -four from
new wheat we're shipped from Augusta, Ga.
to New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

DR.. Thomas II. Clagett, of Virginia, has
sold his plantation in Nottingh district,
Md, containing upwards of 800 acres, to
Mr.. Clement D. Hill, of Md, for the sum
Of $50 per acre.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

We learn that, in addition to the fly and
chinch bug, the army worm has made its ap-
pearance in the lower section of this county
in great numbers, and this new enemy of
our farmers is completing the work Of de-
struction which was began by the former on
the wheat crops of that section. We have
not heard Of the army worm being in any
other part of the county; but we hear re-
peated complaints of injured crops by other
insects.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

FORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE Is, 1857

The remains of the late Hon. VIM. D.
MERR1cK were conveyed to their final rest
ing place, at Newport Chapel, in this coun-
ty on Wednesday the 10th inst, followed
by large number of relations and family
friends. -.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

For CONGRESS see that the name
of Col. VIM. J. BLACKSTONE, of St. Mary's
county, has been presented by his friends as
the American candidate for Congress, for
this district. We have seen no intimation
from the Colonel that he will consent to run.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

Bishop O'Regan, Of Chicago, was burned
in efigy on the 18th inst, near the depot, in
that place. by the French Catholics of the
vicinity. Much indignation is shown in
that diocese against the Bishop, growing
out Of the case of Father Chiniquy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
CONSIDERATION.

A KKEKEEK CHURCH, near Pscataway,
N will be consecrated by the Bishop OF Mary
land on THURSDAY, June 18th. All who feel
an interest respectfully invited to be present.
Service at 10 l-2 A. M.-also, Service in the af-
ternoon. Je 4.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

The American party of Calvert County,
have nominated Thomas j. Grahame for the
Senate; Daniel R. Magruder and Joseph
Grifis for the House of Delegates; James
S. Morsell for Clerk of the Circuit Court
VIM. A. Parran for Register Of Wills and
John j. Ogden for Sheriff.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

The Protestant Episcopal Convention, in
session at Austin, has elected Rev. DIR.
Alexander Vinton, Of Boston, Bishop of the
Diocese of Texas
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

It is stated with some degree of confidence
that the Democrats have triumphed in the
late elections for Delegates to the Constitu.
tional Convention in Minnesota.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

On the first of July the new tariff takes
effect under which foreign liquors are sub
ject to only thirty per cent instead of one
hundred per cent. ad valoren, duty as here
tofore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

Major George McNeir, formerly of An
napolis. died in Washington, last Friday,
from the effects of disease contracted at the
National Hotel, where he dined on the 9Th
of January last. He had just passed the
63d year Of his age.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
THE nj RK ETS..
BALTIMORE, June l6, 1885

BALTIMORE, June l6, 1857.
FLouR.-Howard street. City Mills. and Ohio,
81 50. We quote Baltimore ground family at
$40 90. and extra do. SO 90. Howard Street and
OHIO extra at 81 50aS7 Is.
Wheat-Market dull. Sales Of 1900
bushels fair to good white at I80al85 cts: prime
white at l90al95 cts. Good to prime red at ITS
also cts per bushe.
Corn-Market dull. About 5000 bushels Of
fered to-day, and sales of white at 85a87 cts in
ferior yellow 80a82 cts, and fair to good do at IS
aS8 cts.
Rye-We quote Pennsylvania at 1l2 cts Ma
rlland nominal at 80 cts.
Oats-Sales of Maryland at 58a60 cents.
From the American of Saturday last.]
ToBAcco.-The inquiry for Maryland Tobacco
has been very good this week, shippers being anx-
ious to complete the cargoes Of vessels now near
ly loaded. Prices have consequently been little
frmer, though no actual improvement has taken
place. We continue last weeks quotations, with
in the range of which all the receipts of the week
have been sold, viz: Maryland Brown Leaf, as in
quality, $9aSlO; Maryland crop, inferior short Sc
conds, $7.50aS8.50; brown leafy, $l0a$l1; and
extra at $lla$l5. The receipts of Bay Tobacco
from the upper parts of Maryland have come in
freely during the week, and probably reach 200
hhds., all of which has been sold readily within
the range of our quotations. A desire to fill Or
ders by the vessels now loading. and the appre--
hension of falling off in the receipts of this favo
rite description Of Tobacco, have caused much ac-
tivity in Bay Tobacco this week. We quote Tips
or tails $9a$1l; seconds $l2a$15; yellow spangled
$30a$35, and fine yellow $35a$45. As an evil
dence of the high prices obtained for this article
we may state that small crop raised on LA
acres in Frederick county, realized the sum of
$6S2. Ohio Tobacco continues in steady request,
and sells promptly as soon as it passes inspection.
The inspections of the week are zoos hhds. Mary
Hand, 342 hhds. Ohio, 81 hhds Kentucky, and 9
hhds Yirginia-total 2,440 hhds.
ALEXANDRIA, June Is 1857
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
NOTICE.

ENTLEMEN that made purchases at the sale
u at Johnsontown, December 18th, 1856, are
notified that their Notes are now due. The I'M
dersigned would be very thankful if they will set
tie them at the earliest opportunity.
JOHN WARE, Exe'r
June Is, l857-lt* OF Dorothy Maddox.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

The Comet was due last Saturday, but
did not arrive! Much disappointment was
by many.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

The Baltimore american, speaking of the
official report of Capt. Tyler, in relation to
the late affair in Washington, remarks: -
eve regret to say it is far from bringing
that satisfactory elucidation of the matter,
which we had anticipated from the delibera-
ton used before presenting it to the public.
It appears the marines did fire without Or
ders, as rumor has said, and there seems to
have been no attempt to 60 through the
forms prescribed by law in such cases. This
document adds to the necessity for investi-
CATION, for though the promptest mode is
ever the best to apply to mobs, it has been
found imperative in constitutional govern.
ments to regulate such things bystatute and
precedent"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
ANOTHER VIGILANCE COMMITTEE. :

ANNSuER VIGILANCE COMMITTEE. "A
number of men of Brunswick, Virginia,
have formed themselves into vigilance
committee. The following resolutions were
passed at the first meeting:
Resolved, That committee of vigilance,
composed of fifteen citizens of this county,
be appointed by. the chair, whose duty it
shall be to ferret out all abolition agents and
emissaries, and to use every exertion to
bring these disturbers of the public peace
to justice.
Resozred, That this meeting offer re-
ward of one thousand dollars for the appre-
hension and conviction in the courts of our
county of any white person who may be
found tampering with our slaves.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18
NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby prohibited from ship
n ping at the landing at my farm (Oaken BroW)'
as it has become serious annoyance to me.
RICHARD BARNES, Jr.
June Is, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

On motion Of Barnes Compton, the Con-
vention adjourned.
FRANCIS DIGGEs, President.
5aa: E. P R"en's''' Vice Priests.
THOMAS D. STONE, Secretaries
B. g. SToNEsrREEr, 0eoio'"' 100
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-18

ALEXANDRIA. June Is, 1857.
GRAIN.-W heat.-No sales reported.
Corn.-Sales of mixed at S8; white 80 cts.
Rye-Sales of prime at 10 cts.
Oats-Strictly prime sold at 60a63 cts.