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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE.

l.
PY virtue of the trusts contained in a deed,
- bearing date the 22d of August, 1914, and
duly recorded among the land records of Charles
County, from William D. Merrick and Wife to
Henry H. Dent, and the power conferred upon
the undersigned by his substitution by the Circuit
Court for Charles County sitting in Equity, as
Trustee under said deed in place of said Dent;
and also pursuant to the power delegated in
deed, bearing date the 9th of November. 1852.
and duly recorded among the land records Of
Charles County, from William d. Merrck to
William r. Brent the undersigned will sell at
public sale, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY,
the 9Th of APRIL next,
One of the most desirable Farms in ihe
County,
known by the name of
1.-THE REFUGE,
and on which the late Col. William D. Merrck
resided.
This FARM contains FOUR HUNDRED
ACRES, more or less, and is in a high state of
improvement. The location is a remarkably heal
thy and delightful one, and the neighborhood very
desirable. Iii convenient to navigation, and the
Potomac steamboats,, touching at Pope's Creek
landing, afford easy and frequent communica-
ton with Baltimore, Alexandra and Washington.
sidue in Timber and Wood. The arabic land has
been all lined, and there are now compost and
other manures upon the F arm sufficient to cover
about fifty acres. The Fencing, mostly Of ches-
nut, is in complete order-and the Farm in every
respect in neat and good condition.
There are upon it all necessary OUT BUILD
INGS and QUARTERS, most Of them recently
built, and an ICE HOUSE now filled with ice.
~ The DWELLING is conveniently
f@Nm arranged, containing nine rooms.
Sa T s. & has attached spacious Clothes
@5@.zZ zE Room, Pantry, &c. The. GAR
DEN is large and tastefulIy laid out, and enclosed
with paling.
The Farm is we'll watered. There is in the
Garden never failing Spring, affording an album
dant supply for ordinary use, and to a well con-
structed Dairy.
There were one hundIed and twenty-five BUSH
els of wheat seeded last fall, now promising to
yield heavy crop. The purchase of this can be
easily arranged with the Administrators
The title, which will be conveyed to the pur-
chaser, is perfect and immediate possession given.
Persons desiring to purchase will he shewn the
premises by Mr.. Geo. e. Merrick, now residing
there, who will furnish them with all the infor
ton desired, or application may be made to the
undersigned.
THE TERMS OF SALE are-One-third cash or
more if the purchaser prefers, and the residue in
three equal instaments, of six, twelve months, and
two years. bearing interest from the day of sale
the purchaser giving bond with approved security
and a mortgage upon the land. A deed will be
Given on the receipt of the cash payment and
Compliance with the other terms of sale.
GEORGE BRENT. -
March H. ls57.-ts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS.

HPl respectfully announce myself a candidate
for the office of Register of Wills for Charles
County. 1t is well known that have always
uniformly and unwaveringly-acted with the De-
mocratic party; but shall be pleased and grateful
to receive the support of all who may deem me
qualified to fill that Office
NH 12-tf RICHARD BARNES.
I|We are authorized to announce JOHN J.
HUGHES as candidate for the office of Regis
ter of Wills, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic,nomnating Convention. Tmh l2-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
l. scrber hasobtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles county, Md. letters of Administration on
the personal estate of WILLIAM FERGUSON, late of
said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned 10 exh
bit the same with the vouches thereof to the Regis
ter OF Wills, on or before the 18th day of Septem-
Der next. They may otherwise by law beexcluded
from all benefit of said deceased's estate
Given under my hand this lth day of March,
1857. JOHN w. MITCHELL, Admir-
NH IL Of William Ferguson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
For the Times.
GEOMETRJCAL PROBLEM.

A gentleman possessed Of farm contain
ing 1000 acres in the form of an equilateral
triangle, with his dwelling house in the CEN
tire, is DESTROYS of giving to each of his three
sons equal parcels in the form of circles
with dwelling-house in the centre Of
each. The circles to be as large as can
be contained within the perimeter of the
triangle. Required, the area of each of
the sons farms, the area of what remains for
the father, the distance between each of the
sons dwelling houses and the distance each
of them are from that of their father.
The attention of the Surveyors and Geo.
metricians of the county is called to the a.
bove Problem, and solution respectfully
requested. MAG1srER.
Charles County, March 9th, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

PIANOS AND MUsIc.-We learn that Horace
Waters, Of 333 Broadway, N. Y, agent for the
sale of many of the most celebrated makers of
Pianos and Meodeons, is offering them at prices
which we advise all who desire to purchase to
avail themselves of. He is also selling bis large
and we'll 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.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

IPWM$ B. RICHARDS, Jr.. dealer in
French Bonnets, Flats, Gypsles, Flowers and
Millinery Goods generally. Also, American Mil
and Edging, French Work, Fancy Working Ma
terials, Combs, Brushes, Perfumeries, Sewing
Materials, Hosiery, Mtts, 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, 1857-03-12

The OLDEST MAN IN AMER1cA.-An in
telligent correspondent of the Cassville
(Ga.,) Standard, says:
There is now living in Murray county,
in this State, on the waters of Holley Creek.
a revolutionary veteran, who has attained
the age of one hundred and thirty four
His name is John Hames. AS I was on
my way to visit this relict of the expired
eighteenth century, [ inquired of an oldish
gentleman, about sixty, if he knew him.
"Oh, yes, know him." said he, che is
my grandfather.
John Hames was born in Mecklenberg
county, Virginia, and was lad ten years
old when Washington was in his cradle
He was thirty-two when Braddock met his
disastrous defeat on the Monongahela. He,
with several of his neighbors, set forth to
join the head-strong and Inflated comman-
der, but after several days march were
turned back by the news of his overthrow.
He migrated to South Carolina nearly a
hundred years ago. He was in thirteen
considerable conflicts during the war of In
dependence, and in skirmishes and rencon-
tres with Indians, with tories, and with
British times beyond memory. He was
with Gates at Camden, with Morgan at the
Cowpens, with Greene at Hillsboro' and
Eutaw, and with Marion in many a bold
rush into tory camp or red coat quarters.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The House of Representatives, on the I'd
inst, refused, by vote of 60 against 1O1,
to suspend its rules so as to allow the con-
sideration of the bill, which had passed the
Senate, to refund money advanced in 1870
by the States Of Virginia and Maryland to
aid in the erection of the public buildings
The bill, therefore, failed to become law.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH MINISTER.

ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH MINISTER
The new British Minister, Lord Napier, &C
companied by his family, came passenger
in the steamship Persia, which arrived at
Naw York ON Er;;dazz- faa.aa- I::zzA-z.AAl---A-
Lord Napier landed from the ship salute
in honor to him was fired from the Battery.
It is supposed he will at once enter upon his
diplomatic duties
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

GEN. ScoTT's ARREARAGEs AND Pay
The arrearages due Gen. Scott, for which
provision has been made by Congress, will
amount to about thirty-two thousand four
hundred dollars, and his annual pay and e.
moluments will hereafter be fifteen thousand
dollars
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The Inaugural Address of JAMES BUcH-
ANAN will be found on our first page. This
address is, generally, received with favor by
the press of all parties. Occasionally, how
ever, there is voice of dissent, and one of
our exchanges thinks the address is vague
and unsatisfactory.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

THE NEXT SUGAR CRop.-An extensive
planter, who has recently examined large
number of plantations in the parish of St.
Mary's, La, assures the New Orleans Bee
that the prospect of the next sugar crop is
magnificent, and was never finer than at
present.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

PRESENTATION TO Ex-PREs1DENr PIERCE
A presentation of silver-plate to ex-Presi-
dent Pierce by Senator Toombs, on the part
of citizens of Savannah, Georgia, took place
on Monday at the residence of ex-Secretary
Marcy, in Washington. The plate consists
of six heavy pieces, Dinner service rich
ly chased and ornamented Mr.. Toombs
accompanied the presentation in an eloquent
speech, to which the ex-President hand
somely responded. The Star says:
"Quite an assemblage of ladies and gen.
tlemen of prominence were present at the
presentation, among whom were ex-Secre-
taries Marcy and Guthrie, Secretary Cobb,
Senator Butler and Hon. Mr. Keitt, of S.
c., Col. Greene. the veteran editor of the
Boston Post, Col. Buchanan, Major Brooks,
and other army officers"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

WHITE TEETH, PERFUMED BREATH AND BEAU
TIFUL CoMPLExIoN-can be acquired by using the
''BaLsam of q Thousand Flo,rers.'' What lady or
gentleman would remain under the curse of dis
agreeable breath, when using ssBALM OF THoUs-
AND FLOWERS" as dentifrice would not only rem
der it sweet but leave the teeth white alabaster
Many persons do not know their breath is bad, and
the subject is delicate their friends will never
mention it, Beware of counterfeits Be sure each
bottle is signed FETRIDGE & CO., N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The AMERICAN FARMER. have re-
ceived the March number of this valuable
Agricultural Journal, published by SANDS
& WoRTH1NGroN, Baltimore. The present
number contains large amount of inter-
esting matter.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

All persons who wish to make changes
and transfers Ct property on the assessment
books Of this county, are notified at the
County Commissioners will meet for this
purpose on Monday, and continue in session
six consecutive days.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The new administration will commence
its career, with very little disposition on the
part of the national and conservative portion
Of the opposition to Democracy, to find fault
none, to find fault without just cause.
1t will be judged by its acts and course
Alexandria Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
u I f. n

In Washington city, on the 25th ult., WILLIAM
JOY, in the 46th year of his age, late Of New
port, Charles county, leaving wife and five
children to mourn his loss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH IL, 1857.

A communication in reply to ''VER1rAs,"
has been received, but we. regret to be COM
PEELED to lay it over until next week,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The answer to the sum stated in our last
has been furnished by Master William H.
Rison, as follows: 5 days, s hours and 48
$3.50
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

Our merchants, whose stocks have be-
come greatly reduced since last fall, are in
daily expectation of fresh arrivals by the
schooner W, Kent Hall.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The first shad was taken in the Potomac
at the Arkendale Fishery, on the 22d of
February.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
Nj A r. n / e D.

On the 18th January, by the Rev. Mr.. SPRING
ER, GEORGE L. BARNES, Esq.,, and Miss
MARY L. NALLEY-all of Franklin county,
Missouri
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

At the Inauguration ball in Washington,
a beautiful lady appeared in dress of
Mexican gold cloth, and attracted much at
tention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

An election took place in New Hampshire
on r tuesday for Governor and members Of
Congress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
FOR SALE.

THREE GOOD WORK MULES, young and
i healthy. A. H. ROBERTSON.
NH 12-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The application of Mrs Cunning ham for
letters of administration on the estate Of
DR.. Harvey Burdell, to whom she claims to
have been married in October last, was tax
en- up in the Surrogate Court at New York
on Tuesday of last week and promises to be
almost as interminable as the investigation
before the coroner's jury into the circum-
stances of the murder The most important
witness examined was the Rev. Mr.. Marvine,
who, it is alleged, married the parties. His
examination lasted several hours, and in the
course of it he said:
elm my own mind [ knew that Mr.. Eckel
was not the man the moment I left the
Tombs, after having visited him. I think
I did tell the inquest in so many words,
that Mr.. Eckel was not the man [ married
From the moment I saw Eckel, I was as
confident that had married Burdell as that
[ had existence, and am confident of it
now"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

It appears there is a pro-slavery party in
Oregon, and that the slavery question will
probably be submitted to the people, as a
distinct issue, simultaneously with the pro-
position for State convention. There is
hardly doubt, however, that Oregon will
Dome into the Union as a free State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The office of Secretary of State, now fill
ed by Mr.. Cass, has been occupied by the
following distinguished gentlemen since the
formation of the Government: 81,
Thomas Jefferson, Edward Livingston,
James Madison, John G. Calhoun,
James Monroe, John M. Clayton,
John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster,
Henry Clay. James Buchanan,
Martin Van Buren,, William L. Marcy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12
SECRETARY MARcY.-Eforts are being

SECRETARY MARcY-Eforts are being
made, with every prospect of success, to
tender the Hon. VIM. L. Marcy the COM
pliment Of a public dinner in Baltimore, as
an evidence of the warm approval entertained
for his just and statesmanlike administration
of the duties Of the Office of Secretary of
State in connection with our relations to
foreign countries.
DUEL AT WASHINGTON. = Washington,
March 9.-Thomas J. Munday and DR..
Bradford, both Of New York, in consequence
of an afray at one of the principal hotels of
this city on Saturday afternoon. Two shots
were exchanged, but neither of the parties
were injured, and the difficulty was then a.
micably adjusted.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

INCREASE OF THE NAvY.-Congress at its
last session authorized the construction of
five additional sloops of war, and the force
of seamen to be increased one thousand
greater than the present maximum standard.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-12

The vote Of thanks to Speaker Banks of
the Iouse Of Representatives, was moved,
on tne last day of the session, by Mr.. Ak
en-, Of S. c., seconded by Mr.. Seward, Of
Ga. It was opposed by Mr. Craige, of N.
c., and Mr.. McMullin, of Wand carried
by vote of Ayes 119-Nays 25. Speaker
Banks then returned thanks for the compli-
ment, and declared the close of the session.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
President buchanan On G5r. Walker.

The Washington correspondent Of tho
New York WcrGM makes the following rev.
Citations of the Presidents views in regard
to WALKERS conduct il Kansas. When
NC r~ecollect that ;ho writer has shown him
Ie.}f reh,orkabiy familiar with Cabinet Sc
'%tret5, and chat the AaraIG is an ardent
Fapoiogist Of WALKER, we cannot question
the correctness OF the statcment-
The President. although rejoicing in the
probable settlement of the Kansas agita-
ton, by no means cordially endorses all of
Governor Walkers m~oysSaefa&s. On the
contrary De consider that Governor Walk
er exceeded Lis Instructions in debating to
the Convention ;and even threatening them
unless tl9eye submitted the Ooustition to the
ponIao.. This isa question over which the
Federal Government has no control, and
Ns.Hf2alker's Interference IN il is regarded
AZ a grave mistake. The President, there
lore, sympathiscs much more with the Geor-
gia and Mississippi resolutions in this con-
nection than is generally supposed
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
Reverse Of Eortma,l

Among the list of those who we're obliged
to yield to the pressure and suspend pay
ment, there was the name Of ere gentleman
published last week whose case il peculiarly
severe, Some years ago. when gold was
first discovered in California, he vent out
there, and by his exertions accumulated up
wards of 800, 900, which he invested in
real estate and returned to this city and
engaged Ill active business here. A few
months ago, when there was a financial
panic in San Francisco, he sent out an agent
to look after his interests, with orders to
convert everything into cash, ut any 'aacri-
fee. The result was thsS the ageut clos
cd everything for $50 900, with which
he started for homo, and took passage on
board the Central America, in which vessel
he was lost with his treasure, and the owner
from independence has been reduced to
poverty ,-This is a hard ease, indeed .-Boa-
ton G'aseHe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
Ranking Z. n rn1..

The Washington correspondent Of the
New York journal of Commerce. in Il let
ter on this subject, has the following. a
constitutional question presents itself rs to
the power of The General Government to
forbid the Issue Of bank notes under twcilty
dollars:
Tho attention Of Gnancicrs aud statesmen
will no doubt DO turned hereafter to the re-
form Of a system which is so liable to abuse.
Whether The present banking system can
be retained in its present form, will depend
somewhat upon the prudence with which
the banks may manage their affairs under
the present tolerated suspension. There is
a mode by which their power for evil can
be checked by the General Government,
and that Is by imposing an excise upon
their notes. The constitutional power
might be carried to such an extent, in its
exercise, as 70 crush the b11ks Of ISSUE
But it can also be used, as vas proposed BY
Secretary Guthrie, to widen the basis Of
metallic currency, by preventing the issue
OF bank notes under the denomination of
twenty dollars. In France, no paper un-
der a hundred francs enters into the eiqeu-
iatl0n, ana IN England, none under the de-
nomination of five pounds.
The measure proposed would probably
lessen tho number of weak banks, the fire.
quont failure of which has the effect to ais-
credit bank paper
It ia very probable hat such 4 law viii
b proposed even during the coming session
of Congress. The independent Treasury
system obtained thirty-three votes when
first offered in the House by Mr.. Gordon,
Of Virginia. 1t was repeatedly lost, after
it was adopted and recommended as an ad-
ministratiye measure. But there are few
persons now who do not admi. its practical
benefits.
If sonaothidg BE- not done to widen the
metallic basis of the country, then tho Con-
s%tituti0a should be amended b. aipoiiahing
the prohibition TO the States of making any
but gold and silver a legal tender in the
payment Of debts. Specie payment is ut
torly impossible, in a time of pressure, and
cannot be required of individuals any more
than of banks. The constitutional inhibi-
ton is virtually a dead letter, and will be
SO as long as the General Government Der
mits the States to put it out of the power Of
Individuals or corporations tG make specie
payments.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
Rockingham Items.

An action for damages was trie4 at the
Circuit Court of Rockingham last week, Of
rather a singular character. Plaintiff sued
for damages ooeasioned by fire, defendant
burning brush on his own land, which con
sumed several acres oftimber on defendants
land. Verdict for defendant,l ut it is suppo-
scd the case viii 60 the Court of Appeals.
A serious accident happened to a little
daughter of DR.. Winfield, hiding in the
stage, near Mt. Crawford, and while the
vehicle was moving at rapid speed. by &C.
cident she fell out of the door and was bad
ly bruiscd-thc wheels barely missing bel
body.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
TIM CROPS HELD RACK

The New York Journal Commerce is
publishing a series of able and to some
minds, convincing articles, to the end of
inducing the farmers to send forward thor
crops, yet held by them, with as little delay
asipossible. Its position is, that Until the
produce thus reserved comes to market,
nothing can substantially change the con
dition of the country's financial affairs. Or.
in other words, that bank accommodations,
afford but temporary and really deceptive
relief to the merchant, IF not resortcd to
only to afford him reasonable time in which
70 realize What slay be actually due him.
The journal holds that prices for produce
eaanos revive Until the merchants who are
to buy it are thus substantially relieved
ana that, therefore, those who hold bael;
crops under existing circumstances, IN the
expectation of better prices, are but aiding
TO postpone the day when those prices VIII
BE- attunablc