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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-06
Tie August Elections.

During the first week of August
the annual elections will take place in
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-08-06
DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY CONVENTION! !
THURSDAY, 97TH or AUGUST,

The Democrats ofVinton County are requested
70 meet at the eusual places Of holding elections in
their respective Townships. on
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

Hon. j. M. S. CAUsIN.-This gentleman,
identified for nearly quarter of a century with
the legal profession of our State, and particular
ly of Southern Maryland, where he has long
stood without rival in every walk of his pro-
fessiop; took his departure for Chicago, Illinois,
last week. He has formed a professional con-
nection in that city with a legal firm of estab-
lshed reputation, and takes up his residence, we
learn, under the most fattering auspices in the
far West. A brilliant future awaits him.
This, his native county, of which he has been
the pride and boast for twenty-odd yeas, will
not remain unmindful Of him nor the honors he
may win in his new home, but will continue to
cherish for him,-the most gifted of her chill
dren,-all her old feelings of maternal pride and
tenderness.-St. Ma1ys Beacon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES. "A bill
which has been introduced into the House of
Representatives by the Hon. Mr.. Morrill, pro-
vides for a distribution of public lands to the
several States for the purpose of establishing
agricultural colleges, giving twenty thousand
acres for each Presidential elector to every State
Those States which have no public lands within
their boundaries VIII receive land scrip, which
cannot be located in any other State, but NAV
be so located by any individual purchasing the
scrip. The interest of the fund must be devot-
ed to the maintenance of agricultural colleges.
and to nothing else. A limited amount can be
appropriated to the purchase of model farms.
but not to the erection of buildings. Every
State which accepts the trust must bind itself
to protect it against contingencies. There are
some four hundred colleges of this character in
Europe, sustained and conducted wholly or in
part by government, and a desire to follow their
example seems to have awakened simultaneous
ly in different States. The agricultural college
of Michigan was the first one established on this
continent, and is now in very successful and
useful operation, with more than one hundred
students. There have been some organized in
New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Vir-
ginia has also taken some steps towards estab-
fishing one in the Old Dominion. MIR. Morrills
bill has the merit, in addition to the aid it ex-
tends to agriculture, of giving to the older
States share in the distribution of public lands
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

A CONTESTED ELECTION SETTLED.-Judge
Brewer of Montgomery county (Md.) Circuit
Court, has decided contested election case late
ly brought before him, by decreeing that Sam'l
Riggs, of R., John w. Shaw, VIM. A. Chiswell,
VIM. II. Ofutt, and VIM. H. Spencer are duly
elected Commissioners for Montgomery county;
that James Anderson is duly elected Surveyor,
and John T. Benson Sheriff of said county,
These gentlemen were elected on the "Union"
ticket. There. is nothing said in the Rockville
papers Of Saturday about contesting the seat Of
the Senator elect. The statement that it was to
be contested probably arose by confounding his
name with those of the local officers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

AMBRoTYPEs - We have examined some
specimens of Ambrotype Pictures taken by Mr..
FORBES, (who will remain in Port Tobacco until
about the first Of january and we consider
them greatly superior to any Daguerreotypes
that we have ever seen. The Pictures are taken
upon glass, and being entirely protected from
the influence of the atmosphere, will not fade r
become NOTED as Daguerreotypes sometimes d.
As Mr. F. will remain in the village so short a
time, persons wishing to procure clear and lift
like likenesses Of themselves or friends will 90
well to call early. Pictures and cases will 5e
furnished at from 81 rs to $1o,-the size Of
the picture and quality Of the case making tie
difference in price.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24
INTERESTING FROM GEN. WALKER.

INTERESTING FROM GEN. WALKER.
| Correspondence Of the Richmond Examiner. I
AsPINwALL, Dec. 18th, 1857.
Exciting times at present on the Isthmus all
is hustle and confusion. On the morning of the
I'd December, the Star of the West arrived with
seven hundred and five passengers and the U. S.
mail, from New York; and almost simultane-
ously from Greytown the steamers Fashion and
Dee. The Dee was despatched before her usual
time Of sailing to bring the fearful tidngs to the
Commodore that Uncle Billy had once more set
his foot upon his own dominion, "dear Nicara-
gua."
When the Fashion came in they despatched
from Greytown three canoes up the river, to
warn the Costa Ricans of the arrival of Walker,
which were intercepted at the junction of the
Colorado and San Juan by the fifty men COM
manded by Frank Anderson. They have al
ready communicated with Walker from the
Serapekee, which point they have surprised,
and are taking the provisions and arms up the
river to that post as fast as possible. Yester-
day the Wabash failed to reach Greytown, and
if they design to stop Webster he will be beyond
their efforts by the time they reach that port
Chatfeld says he has not enough marines to take
him, and the sailors will not fight in such a
cause. So cannot see how the United States
are going to carry out their late treaty with Nj
caragua, wherein they promise to take Walker
wherever they can find him.
A number have joined Walker from Grey
town, and many from this place will doubtless
leave by the Fashion when the Fillibusters ar
rive from California. The steamer Fashion is
now coaling here, and will doubtless land the
troops from California at Rio Colorado, if she
does not find the Wabash there if so, she will
land them at Salt Creek. The only obstacle in
the way Of Walkers taking immediate possess
sion of the whole river is the want of a boat to
steam up; still, how he may be supplied that
way, remains to be seen hereafter
The deserters left at Greytown have all been
away, and came down on the British
steamer. Walker will not suffer more than two
of his officers to cross to Greytown at a time,
and suffers none to visit him unless to Join him
The United States officers are not allowed to
land where the fllibuster force is quartered.-
The number of men with Walker at present is
difficult to arrive at, it being variously reported
at between three and four hundred with him at
the Point and Serapedee; but as rumor has it
that many other parties are outside, it may have
been swelled at this time to two or three thou
sand men. There is no doubt that the ramif-
cations are numerous and sufficient, if not di
rect1y interfered with, of re-establishing the
General in the Presidency of the Republic. I
cannot but wish him success. If he can get to
Castillo he will soon starve them out, by cutting
off the water above the Castle. /
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

PIANOS AND MUsIc.-We learn that Horace
Waters, Of 1913 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 his large
and well-known Catalogue of Music at one-third
off from the regular prices, and will forward the
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-
tenn. 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
GOWN. B. RICHARDS, Jr.. dealer in French
Bonnets, Flats, Gypsies, Flowers and Millinery
Goods generally. Also, American Millinery, Rib
bons, Dress Trimmings, Buttons, Laces and Edg-
ing. French Work, Fancy Working Materials,
Combs, Brushes, Perfumeries, 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, 1857-12-24

There is to be an independent Anti-Slavcry
Church" in Washington.-The National Era
says: "The Congregational or Independent
Church on Fifth street, opposite the City Hall,
in this city, was re-opened on Sunday for pub
lie worship. The Rev. Mr. Bassett, of Illinois,
is to supply the pulpit during the winter, and
the friends of the enterprise hope that the resi-
dents of Washington who would like to see an
Independent Anti-Slavery church established
here, will attend it's services" This is curious,
in these parts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

REPORT OF GEN. ScoTT.-The annual report
Of Gen. Scott, to the Secretary of War, recon-
mends first, the increase of the army one regi-
ment Of horse, and three regiments of foot F; I'd,
the elevation of the condition of privates Sd, an
of the quarters of troops on the
18th, that the light companies remaining
on foot be re-mounted, according to law; 9Th,
an improvement in the recruiting system and
9th, revision of the pension laws.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

ST. NIcHoLAs.-We speak knowingly when
we say that this steamer is in every respect
worthy of the public patronage. She is safe,
swift, and commodious boat, and her officers are
attentive to their business and gentlemanly in
all their interchange with passengers On her
trip to Baltimore week ago. the weather beipg'
exceedingly rough and rainy, portion of her
tobacco cargo was slightly damaged, but she is
now protected against all extremities of the
weather, her proprietors having purchased set
ofcanvass and tar-pauings to protect her freight.
by the proprietors of the boat.-& Marys
Beacon .sts-.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24
NOTICE.,

TNHE Board of County Commissioners will be
l. petitioned. at their next meeting, for Bridge
over Mattawoman Swamp, on the road leading
from Bunny Oak to Pomfret Church, the land on
the one side belonging to Mr.. B. D. Tubman; on
the other, to Mr.. Thomas Martin. All those who
object can have an opportunity Of doing SO pre-
vious to that time.
Dec. "a, l357.-2t lt
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The UTAH ExPEDITIoN-The Leavenworth
TX. T.) Herald, of the 10th inst, announcing
the arrival Of an express messenger from Utah,
states that he passed Col. Johnston's command
near Fort Bridger. The baggage and provision
trains were all safe, and the troops were in good
spirits. This is the only news that transpired
relative to the Utah expedition. s
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The profits on this UNI
parallel circulation en-
able the proprietor of
THE LEDGER to ex-
pend sums upon it which
would soon swamp any
ordinary publication.
A paper with a circu-
lation of only a hundred
thousand or so would sink
under the expenses Of
THE LEDGER in less
than six months.
All of the old and ia
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The Postmaster General has decided that the
practice hitherto pursued by postmasters at some
of the country offices, of allowing per centage
on their commissions to parties mailing lottery
circulars at their Offices, is departure from Of
fetal duty, which, in all cases hereafter will be
followed by removal
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

vorite Contributors. will
continue to write for
THE LEDGER as here
tofore.
No expense will be
spared to secure 9th ers
whose pens shall be con-
sidered competent to add
to THE LEDGER'S at
fractions and usefulness.
Mrs. EMMA %. E. N.
SOUTHWORTH writes
only for THEN. YORK
LEDGER. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24


GEO. D. PRENTICE,
JOHN G. SAKE, and
all the other best writer's,
contribute to THENEW
YORK LEDGER.
THE LEDGER is de-
voted to POL1TELITE-
RATURE, ORIGINAL
ILLUSTRATED Tales,
ESSAYS, POETRY,
SKETCHES, BIOGRA-
PLY, NEWS, SC.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

THE WEATHER.-The Alexandria Gazette of
last Tuesday remarks: "The weather this month,
up to yesterday, contrasted poaoe.f' with that
experienced just on year ago. The Monday
previous to Christmas last year the Potomac
was frozen across, and the steamboats, had ceas-
ed running for the season. How long this con-
trast is to continue, however, we cannot say, for
yesterday it was cold and rainy, with hail."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

beautiful white paper,
and is composed Of eight
pages, making the hand
soonest weekly paper in
the Union 1t is publish
ed every Saturday. and
sold at all the news Off
ees in every city and
town throughout the
country, and is mailed
for subscribers at 50 per
annum; two, copies are
sent for S.. Any person
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

Our CARRIER, in accordance with an old GUS
tom in many places, will present, on New Years
Day, to those Of the patrons of the Times whom
he has, been waiting upon during the present
year. copy of his Address. doubtless accompa-
MED with a polite bow, which the patron will
understand as intimating that dime would be
acceptable. =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

FANNY FERN writes
only fors THE NEW
YORK LEDGER.
SYLVANUS COBB,
Jr.. writes only for THE
NEW YORK LEDGER
EMERSON BENIN
EFT writes only for
THE NEW YORK
LEDGER.
ALICE CARY, Mrs.
SIGOURNEY, and DR..
NELSON write for THE
NEW YORK LEDGER
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

CONVENTION OF OLD SoLDIERs.-On the 9th
of January next there will be three Conventions
of the Soldiers of the war of 1812-one in
Washington, one in Philadelphia and one in
New York. Those who served their countryin
Maryland and Virginia and other Southern
States are expected to attend the Conventionin
Washington city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

ARRESTED learn from the Annapolis
Republican, that Richard A. Harwood, of Queen
Anne, Prince Georges county, charged with the
murder Of slave Of Mrs. Clayton, of Anne A
rundel, was arrested in Baltimore on Thursday
last. A Reward of 5000 was offered by the Gov
ernor for him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

THE LEDGER is
everywhere acknowledge
ed to be the best family
paper in the world, hence
its extraordinary and un-
heard-of popularity.
The Proprietor of the
LEDGER employs the
best talent, and by so do
ing makes the best paper
in the country.
THE NEW YORK
LEDGER is printed on
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

ANOTHER CONTESTED ELECTION The seat
of Gen. w. Lingan Gather, the Democratic
Senator elect in Montgomery county, Nd, is to
be contested by E. ]. Hall, Esq, the American
candidate, on the ground Of frauds alleged to
have been perpetrated in Berry's district,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The New YORK LEDGER, the great Family
Paper, has now attained the extraordinary or
culation of Three Hundred and Thirty Thou
sand Copies. The prospectus Of The LEDGER,
which contains all necessary information in n-
gard to it, will be found in our advertising col
umns, il
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24
THE NEW YORK LEDGER
FOR 1858!

FOR 1868!
THE BEST FAMILY PAPER IN THE
WORLD!
AW the Fdvorite Writers retained, and New
ones added.
Still Greater attractions for the New Year.
The circulation of THE NEW YORK LED
GER is now Three Hundred and Thirty Thousand
Copies, which is greater than that of any
Ten other Literary Papers in America.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The MARYLAND CoNGREssMEN.-On We'd
nesday, 18th, in the House Of Representatives
Mr.. Bowie presented the memorial Of William
Pinkney Whyte, contesting the seat of Mr. Har-
ris, of Maryland. Mr.. Stewart also presented
the memorial of Henry P. Brookes, contesting
the seat of Mr.. Davis, of Maryland. Both
were referred to the committee on
elections, and ordered to be printed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24
TO FATHERS AND MOTHERS.

You know how important it is for your children
that you should keep good health. How frequent
ly do we see feeble parents dressed in mourning on
account of the death of their beloved children
What pity it is, when, by proper care and re-
needles, all these trials and troubles can be avoid
ed. When health can be restored to the parent
and life and happiness to the child. Restore the
health of the mother and you obviate the necessi-
ty of Paragoric, Godfrey's Cordial and other in
furious narcotics for crying children. We entreat
you, as we desire to improve the condition of our
race, to procure DR.. Morse's Almanac and read
how diseases are cured in accordance with MA
TURE'S laws with innocent Roots and Plants.
PREGNANCY.
During this critical period Morse s Indian Root
Pills will be required. because they cleanse the
body from those morbid humors, and thoroughly
drive away all pains, and give ease and comfort
to the mother. From one to three of these Pills,
taken two or three times week during pregnan-
cy, will cause the mother safe and easy delive-
ry, and will be sure to give a stout and healthy
constitution to the child.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The Leviathan steamship has been moved
still further down the launching ways, but the
ship had still 107 feet to move before she would
be ahoat. Her progress was very tedious, but
her engineers had perfect control of her, and
hopes were entertained of successful result in
a short time. A scaffold from which to view
the launch, broke down and number of per-
sons were more or less injured.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

MINISTER TO RUss1A.-A dispatch from
Washington says that James NJ Buchanan,
Esq, Of Baltimore county, will be appointed
Minister to St. Petersburg.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24


obtaining eight subscri-
bers $3.50 each (Which
is our lowest club rates, }
and sending US $l2, will
be entitled to one copy
free. Terms invariably
in advance. Address all
letters to
ROBERT BONNER,
Publisher of the
NEW YORK LEDGER
"A Ann street, N. York.
N. B.-Now is a good
time to subscribe, . as Mrs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The following named gentlemen compose the
committee of the Senate to which was referred
that Part nf the Presidents message relative to
the proposed Pacific railroad: Messrs. Gwin,
Douglas, Bright, Davis, Hunter, Seward, Bell,
Foot, Iverson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24
M A RIED.

In Washington, on the 9Th inst, at the Church
of the Ascension, by the Rev. VIM. P1NcKNEY,
GEO. w. TUBMAN, of Charles county, and
LAURA, youngest daughter of RICHARD De-
MENF.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

LIGHT BoATs.-The light boats stationed at
Upper and Lower Cedar Points, in the Potomac
river, will be removed from their positions, for
the winter, on or about the 25th inst.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

SMALL Pox IN ST. MARY's CoUNTY.-The
Beacon says: "This loathsome and dangerous
disease has made it's appearance in our county
There is case Of it in the family of Samuel
Blair, in Bedlam Neck, in this district"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

CONGRESS. In the United States Senate on
Monday Vice President Breckenridge appeared
and took the Chair. Mr.. Wilson introduced the
bill of which he had given notice, to appropri-
ate million acres of the public lands for the
benefit of free public schools in the cities of the
District of Columbia. It was read twice, and
referred. The Senate adopted a joint resolution
to adjourn from Wednesday, Oath inst, to Mon
day, the 4th January. The effect of the reso-
luton, if adopted by the House of Representa-
tives, will be to take recess for the holiday
week, instead Of doing the same thing by seve-
raj separate resolutions to adjourn, by each for
three days. After the usual morning business
the Senate proceeded to the consideration of the
motion to refer so much of the Presidents mes
sage as relates to the Territory of Kansas to the
Committee on Territories, and the debate was
resumed by Mr. Bigler When he concluded,
Mr.. Stuart obtained the floor, and will speak on
future day Mr.. Douglas briefly replied to
speech of Mr.. Bgler, defending his own consis-
teney against attacks made upon it.
The House, in Committee of the Whole con-
tinued the debate on the Treasury note bill. A
number of gentlemen participated in the debate,
and after the committee rose, a resolution pass
ed limiting the -aebase- to twe@ heuss. IN nj
successful effort was made to test the right of Dr
Bernhisel to sit in the House as Delegate from
the Territory of Utah.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

A high moral tone characterizes every article
in THE LEDGER. In fact, the names of its
leading contributors are sufficient guarantee
that it stands in marked contrast to a class Of
weekly publications that have for so long time
flooded the country, but which, fortunately for
the morals Of our people, are almost extinct
Dec. "a, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-24

The SMALL Pox, which has prevailed slight
ly for some time in Georgetown, has made it's
appearance in Montgomery county, Maryland
Some members Of the family of Mr.. Robert Con-
nell, near the Great Falls, are down with it at
this time.
The small pox is said to be prevailing also at
Salisbury, Nd.