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St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
First Of the Season.

We are indebted to o. B. Brooke, Esq, for
Q mess Of Strawberries. If we arc not mista-
ken, there was wager offered some month or
90 ago BY an acquaintance Of ours not hun
dred miles of, that his garden would furnish
this season the earliest strawberries. Now. the
present Of Mr. Bgookc's WAS received tie 18th
instant, and unless the gentleman referred to
can show that his garden is ahead of this, judg-
ment must 30 entered against him. We shall
hold the case over Cor a week to hear what the
defendant has to say for himself. In the mean
while, we thank Mr.. Brooke for his present,
which was worthy Of tho Strawbsrry-famo Oi
beautiful Woodbury..
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
Meeting at Leonard Town:

At a meeting of tho citizens Of st. Mary't
county, irrespective Of party, !.cld at the Court
House, Leonard Town. on Tuesday the 18th oi
May, for the purpose Of expressing an opinion
on the call for Constitutional Convention, on
motion, II. G. s. Key, Esq. was called to the
chair, and John F. Magill appointed Secretary
On taking the chair. the President stated the
purpose Of the meeting, and pointed out the
dangers likely to result to the people Of the
county and State from the call of Convention
ct this time. To perfect the organization o
the meeting, it was moved and carried that
Col John F. Dent and Dr. VIM. l. Edelin, be
elected vice-prcsidcnts. On motion Of Jas. X
Hopewell, committee If six was appointed by
the Chair to express the views Of the meeting
on the subject Of the Reform movement. The
chair appointed the following gentlemen -
James Il. Hopewcll, James Roach, Oscar Miles
Joseph Forrest, Vim. o. Reedcr and j. F. King
The Committee retired, and shortly after pre-
sentcd the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted by the meeting.
Rcsolred, That it is the opinion of this meet
ing, that the call for 4 Constitutional Conven-
tiun, submitted by the late Legislature, is in
violation Of n provision of the pr, sent CUnstl-
tuition and that the anticipation Of the period
prescribed by the Constitution for the call Of a
Convention, is a dangerous precedent, witch
opens the door for frequent and unlimited calls
for conventions hereafter, and is calculated, il
established, to destroy all pcrmanency in gov
ernment.
RfsOired, That this call il unwarranted by
any demand Of the public interest, uncalle,l for
by any expression Of pnblic opinion. and is cal
culatcd to increase our pnblic burthcns, already
Onerous, without any equivalent advantage.
Resolred, That we deprccate- the call of a
Convention at this time, because we fear that
the present representations Of the smaller cOun-
ties in the Legislature may be diminished; and
particularly do we deprecate it, because we
have no sufficient security, if it is carried, that
the relations now existing between master and
slave in this State, may not, in some measure,
Be disturbed
ReSolred, That in view Of the above ronsd-
Sratlons, VIC earnestly recommend To every vo-
Ter in Saint Mary's ~ attend at the POLLS on
Wednesday, the 26th instant, and cast his vote
against the cali of the proposed Convention,
believing it, to be q measure Ominous Of evil
TO the individual and political rights Of the
people Of Southern Maryland
After the reading of the resolutions, the meet
ing was entertained by addresses from the
Hon. Oscar Miles, Col. John F. Dent, Crl.
James T. Blackstone and James r. Hopewell,
Esqr. II was moved and carried that the pro-
ceedings of the meeting be published in the
Saint Mary's Beacon, and that the papers in
the state opposed to the reform movement be
requested TO notice them.
On motion, the thanks Of the meeting were
returned to the officers for the impartial man
ner in which they had discharged their duty.
On motion Of Col. Blackstone, the meeting
sdjCurned.
II. G. s. KEY, Prest.
JoHN +. MAGn-L, Sec'y.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
A Challenge.

We are authorized by three friends in the
Patuxent district to challenge the same Num-
Der Of gentlemen in anF other district Of the
county for game Of ..tfsss.7 to be played at
Sassasfras & Oak. Patuxcnt district. on Sat
urday tie 29th inst, the wager to be az oyster
or fish dinner, with trimmings. An excellent
alley has lately been erected at Sassafras &
Oak. and. IL the challenge is excepted, an excit-
ing contest may be expected. Which Of the
other districts will pick up the gauntlet? The
old Factory should speak now, or foiever hold
its peace
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
Jockey Club.

Has the new Jockey Club enterprise been
abandoned, and if not, in what condition is the
work7 Committees were appointed some time
In March last to solicit subscriptions, and re-
ports were due long since and are due yet
What is the matterf Anappeal from Young
Fogysn - might elicit an answer and arouse the
friends Of tie turf in St. Nary's to action
Ths columns Of the Beacon arc at his service.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

Geo. w. Blackstone, Esq, proprietor Of
Blakistcnet Pavilion, sells to day upon the
premises this valuable property, with the farm
attached, containing some $50 acres. The
Pavilion and farm are too weIl-known TO re-
quire particular description in this place. Mr.
Blackstone will also offer his personal property
ESr sale to-day. As the Pavilion is desirable
place for business, their will doubtless be con-
siderable competition for it.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CONFIRMATION NOTICE.

IN the Circuit Court for Saint Mary's
l. County in Equity, May 18th 1883. Or.
dered. That the sale reported by John =.
Dent Trustee for the sale OF the real estate Of
w. II. ChISeidine deceased be ratified and
confirmed unless cause 10 the contrary be
shown on or before the FIRST day Of Auguss
next. Provided copy of thrS order be in
serted IN the Saint Mary's Beacon once
week for three successive weeks Before tho
said first day OF August next
The report siaies the land sold Tor &ll9k
r JAMEST. pT.AKISTONE. 4
CleFk.
Nav 10Th le5e-4t,
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

We extract the following obituary from the
National IntclIigencer, of Friday last. The de-
ceased was the father of the Rev. .sHARvEY
STANLEY, Rector of the Holy Trinity Parish,
in this county. For several years past the
Rev Mr. Stanley has been living in our COM
munity, and his many friends deeply and sin
cerely sympathize with him in this affective
bereavement:
In Newbern, North Carolina. on Saturday,
May 1st, JAMES G.. STANLEY, Esq, in his 18th
year, carrying with him to the grave the tears
love, veneration and profound regard of dis
trcsSed family and a most extensive circle ot
friends and acquaintances. 4 Christian and
gentleman, a scholar and lawyer an enlight-
ened and true Wing. patriot and honest man
kind, social and benevolent, he had no enc
mics. Though Clerk of Craven County Court
ffty-onc years. and living in times Of change
be commanded universal homage and respect
Surely "the path of the just is shining light
that shineth more and more nato the perfect
day. ."-Pldnters' Adcoe0tc. T.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

We YsOpwo celebration. Several years
have elapsed since the 81. Mary's Reaising Rom
and Debating Society took the initiative in the
celebration Of tbe Fourth, apd we shall begin
q question. ils patriotism. if il suffer another
Fourth tssscaPs 'witAont seme -.atriotic naasi-
festasiOn On its part Take tho subject, gem
tsmen, under your Consideration and be ready
with programme by the lss Of June.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

Quantities OF RArS.-Amongst mapv
persons an opinion prevails that about an equal
quantity of rain falls each year, but from tho
meteorological register at the hospital a. Fort
McfIenry, an extract from which has been fur.
nished us BY Maj. French, it will be seen that
tire quantities vary very materially. The
fOlIJwing Is the extract, showing the number
of inches Of r.iin from january 1st up 10 yes
tersiay, at o',lock P. NJ, with the table for
Aln n..r-nrr,.,.,alia,tr fnnrind nf Last vanr.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
DIED.

On Thursday last, at the residence Of hsS
husband in this district, Mrs. Ann H. Merry
man, aged about ~ years.
At his residence in Chaptico district On
Tuesday, the l. lth inst, Dr. L. P. Barber, Sr.,
aged 81 years
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

There viii te E,aSs meeting of the oppo-
nauts Of the call for Constitutional eonvess-
ton at Chaptico On Saturday next. Hon. Os-
car Miles and DR.. Robert Neale are expected
to address the meeting. We trust our Chapti-
GO friends may have fair day for their meet
ing, and that there may he general turnout
upon the part Of the citizens Of CnapticO and
the adjoining districts.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

SLAVERY IN KESrrcEY.-Ths Louisville Ceu-
risT says there il now an extraordinary stampede
Of the slaves IN that State. Negroes are daily
escaping from their owners in stsTtling numbers
They go of, one, two, three or a dozen at time.
That paper attributes this unusual movement TO
the presence Of numerous Abolitionists. IL saws:
''Back Republicans are az thick in these PARTS
as wolves on prsirie. 1t is almost respectable
TO be a Eigger-s;ealer."
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

THE FRENCH NAvY.-An immense activity
reigns in the maritime ports Of France, and no
nation of the world 10 increasing its naval
strength at the present moment with the same
rapidliy as that country. Il, army now num-
bers SD, 600 men; It's navy il very nearly, and
will sosn perhaps be quite, equal to that Of Eug-
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

Ma. DIsRAELI.-lt is not generally known
that Disraeli, when only young man Of some
twenty-five years OF age, involved himself for
the presentEmperor of the French &c saeh a de-
gree that il became necessary for one or ths other
to leave England, and that Mr.. Disrsell, with
designs, upon some constituency, consented, for
the sake OF his friend, 10 fore.,o his cherished
projects: He went abroad-frsI To Rome, and
then to PalestIne--and 20 this snforeed tour ws
owe ssTanered-"
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

The English Paners have the indeIrcacy TO an
nonncs that the Princess Royal recently mar
ried to the Prussian Prince; IS already IN an in.
, teresung situation. She inhsrits wiIh her vir.
tues the temperament sf Der mothes.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

MOUNT VERNON MEAESEss.-It is mclan-
choly to be called upon 70 associate the above
headings Of paragraph, but think that
our readers, on perusng the subioined extract
from the Mobile Daily Advertiser, will &C
knowledge the proper application of the term
medHHeSS.
We are pleased that this hnnored spot has
been secured upon any terms. and well apprc-
cia;e the energy and devotion with which the
Southern Matron" and her ccadjutors have
pursued this patriotic object, but we cannot
permit the occasion 10 pass without putting
ucnn record our dctcstaton nf the conduct OF
Il e owner Of tn. property in thus cxtoytiuc rs
uripus gain and making merchandise If the
bones Of his illustrous ancestor. The terms
he exacted at the final agreement for the sale
were such as even Schylock. the usurer Of
Venice would have deemed unworthy Of his
profession.
For two hundred acres of land, which, dis
associated from the name and without th.
ashes of Washington. might possibly he worth
fifty dollars per acre, he asked the moderate
sum of tro hunlrel M0usrn| dyyars-thus
making profit Of about $4,000 on the
tomb of the mighty dead. But this was not
ALL He even haggled about the interest on
deferred payments, and this question, it ap-
pears, sometime delayed the cuInsummation Of
the arrangement.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

A singular phenomenon was observed in the
CITY Of Hudson, about 9 clock. Oh Saturday
night last. A band. about the width of the rain.
bow, extending the length Of the zodiac, with
regular defined edges, about this time.
looking like magnificent piece of Ince-work.
1t lasted twenty minutes, when il finally disap.
peared i'm the east.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

FOREIGN IETERFEREScE.-It is a matter o.
congratula:ion, saws the So'nh-ISIde democrat
to observe the unanimisy Of sentiment among
the leading Democratic presses Of the country
in regard to the policy which should govern
our dealings with foreign nations in connec.
ton with the affairs Of this continent With
hardly an exception, they speak out boldly
and explicably on the subject and express the
utmost confidence in the wisdom and lofty
American tone Of President Buchanan's re-
Communications. This auspicious state of feel
ing sugIrs well for the contamination of our
hopes in reference n the important questions
involved in the theory of American advance
ment. "ln the concerns of this continent ,
says the New York Nssrs, ''we ought to have
a controlling influence. and especially ia that
which affects States adjacent IN our limits
Combinations may be formed to cripple our
progress-jealousy and antipathy prompt
them bufshe time has Grrired rhen /. The Bon
roe doctrine, too long dormant must be enforced
There is growing desire OH the people 10 steer
clear of tri-party stipulations and agreements
and especially when they admit Of the partici,
patton of European powers. The opinion,
and antecedents Of those who have been in
trusted with the responsible duties Of directing
our foreign relations lead us to hope that al
end will be put to all such fruitful sources q
disagreement and perplexities."
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
tenants: 81,

The Emneror Napoleon ia having an elegant
palace built n; MArs0illes. The n1-te-ial is to
be marble, from new quarry 1t Payreguns
The beacon hill hea been cut down FIVE
or SIX metres. so Tint the Emperor will he able,
rs he sits in his study, 10 see nj the south the
sleH Of If, the Frioul, and the bay; at the north
the old Phocean bnsn, with tie thousand vessels,
;he city ard suburbs, wiih their country seats
at the cast the barren but picturesque rock OF
Notre Dame de la Garde, ard at the west the
Port de In Toilette, the Napoleon Docks, and the
new Quarantine.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
ST. MARY'S BEACON.
LEONARD TOWN, MD.
Meeting at ChapticO.

THURSDAY MoRNsG, MAr %. 1858.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

HoS. F. W. PrcKESs-Ths Shreveport,
Lal Gazette. of May !, says:
"Col. Pickens. of South Carolina, our minis
ter TO Russia, passed through Shreveport on
the 2sih inst, with his beautiful bride The
fascinating and brilliant Lncy Holcorr5e ha.
become Mrs. Pickens. They are going to St
Petersburgh as soon as they reach New
York. We trust that propitious breezes may
watt them over the wide ocean. May the mag.
nihcence Of foreign court, with all its novelty
and attractions. make them happy in . lanc
Of strangers"
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20
ABLE TO Owe THE GovERSMESr.-AW Wash
ington lcttcr-wfiter narratcs the following

ABLE TO Owe THE GovERSNEST-AW Wash
ington letter writer narratcs the following
amusing display of C pgrcssional genius.
Notwithstanding the dignity which SUR
rounds the supreme legislative body Of tho
land, some ludicrous scenes occur within tho
hall. Not long ago, very enthusiastic and
eloquent gentleman from Arkansas got up 10
address the House nn the filibustering aues-
ton, and as the discussion was roaming ex-
tremely wide, he soon found himself talking
about public lands in his own State On this.
theme he waxe,l warm, and in the midst Of a
burst of enthusiasm, and fervent appeal in
favor of a donation Of Arkansas, wicked
member asked him if that State had not once
borrowed money from the general govern
ment?"
"'Ycs, SIR replied the excited member, nv
State did get money frrm this government:
sic not only got it, sir, but she kept il; and
let me tell YOU, Mr. Chairman, that our people
down in Arkansas are an honorable people.
and although they never intend to pay that
money, yet :hcy will no; rrpudiatc, but will
always acknowledge the corn. and confess tha.
t;ey do owe Uncle Sam. ani are able to owe
him OF course this ~ Acknowledgement brought
down the House.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

HoRsE CHEWING ToRAcco- The anti-tobac-
CO men have paradcd in triumph the assertion
that man is the ouy animal which chews the
weed. The following from the Danville Va
News Will be welcomed as complete refu,a-
ton:
One of the physicians Of "ur town owns a
riding horse which loves tobacco up to any
good bid eastern North Carcinian that ever roll
cd Il qud under his tongue. The horse will tako
u quarter Of plug ut the time and chew it
with avidity and apparent delight. But the
strangest feature Of the matter il. mo swallows
the amber withou: becoming sick at tho stons-
dch or head
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

COMPLIMENTARY AND Characteristic
The New York Herald, in its jealous anxiety
TO prove to its Fremont colleagues that there
is no danger Of Southern leaders ever doing
anything more than talk for Southern interests,
thus paints the character and ways of their
annual conventions:
The orators at the Southern Commercial
Conventions are the greatest eores Uf all, as
they are possessed of the greatest amount Of
wind and endurance. These assemblages are
composed chiefly of village orators, who paut
10 see themselves in the newspapers, and who
make speeches By the yard, as they sell dry
goods in Bruadway They are always going
to start line of European steamers, but never
get up anything but subscription. The
subscribers nerer PAY, and he steamers ncrer
appear. They are amusing esiough, but not
half so absurd as the gravity with which their
proceedings are discussed by people who are
certainly Old enough to know bottsE
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

PAY OF AH"r orFIcEr'.--The following sums
Nre given II. the amount racsiN ed per year bv tho
ssye-ni arrv officers named: Gen. Scott, Sl9,-
o92: Gen. Wool. Ss,s54; General P.rsifer F.
Smi,h, $3.50; Adju.ont Gen Coorer, --s5, ,0s3:
Maj. Mcdowell, s4.020; Col. Tot,en; S4.64s;
Gen. Hnrney, s4,03l; Col. NAV, $3.50: and
the general average receipts is, c"iones $500;
lieut.. coone's. $4,000; captains, A2,5O0; lieu
tenants. $4,000.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

These tables show difference in 1858, on
the corresponding peeled Of 1857, Of 8 6-loO
inches. In April and the same portion Of
May, 1857 there fell 6,15-l00, and in the same
period of the present year, 16.4l-l00 inches.
This extract shows that an unusual uuant;tv
of rain has already fallen, and the information
in such matters Bali. S,n +.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

ET Poets in Demand.-The Legislature Of
New York has elected Vim. G. Bryant n Re-
gent Of the University. The Massachusetts, leg
lsIature recently elected John G. Whittier one
Of the Oversccrs # Harvard University, and
the New York Congressional delegation wish
Geo. T. Morris appointed Americal Consul.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-20

FCH AT CuEsTEErowS.-We learn from
the Kent News that Oh Tuesday Of lnst
week quite an excrtng race vas run in tha, VII
cnitv by Messrs. J. w. Duver and Daniel Cox
oiNs Jersy Buck. O,e hundreI potatoes wers
placed, each yard arar., which were to he
picked up sing'y and put ia basket which was
placed at the end of the row, wItlIn one hour
The distance Travelled. in rrriormImg this feat, 10
) % miles, hesides TWO hundred -rors. Duyer
ird the task in 52l-2 minutes; Cox in 5ll-9
without previous training. and was evidently IN
''bad condition" Considerable interest vas
manifesto :el hy the assembled multitude.
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A r. M Y A ND NAVY

The United States steam-frigate Susgu, hanna, by
directions of the New York commissioners of health
has been removed to the lower bay, and the crew
Will be landed at the quarantine grounds.
The following officers have been ordered to the
United States steam-frigate Wabash, now at the
New fork hayward preparing for the Mediterra-
mean to be the flagship of the squadron; Flag officer,
4. A. f. Lavellette; captain, Samuel Barron; lieu
tenants, G. X. p Rodgers, Sias Brent, Thomas G.
Corbin, Watson Smith. John Ii. Russell E. W
Henry, and John I. Wood; feet surgeon, VIM
Johnson passed assistant, J. Rudensten; assistant
do, j. 5. Kitchen; chief engineer, b. F. Garvin;
FIRST assistants, n. 2. Patterson and NJ Fletcher;
second assistants, E. w. Manning and j. b. KIM
ball; third assistants j. w. Thomson, G. b. A,
Tower, NJ. H. English and |. H. Butler.
The following combinations of naval officers have
been made by the Senate: Charles A. Davis, of
Virginia, to be chaplin in the navy, vice William
Mckenney, deceased; Agernon S. Garnett, Va,
to be assistant surgeon Jos. Wilson, ir., to be a
surgeon, lpromoted;) John w. Sanford, jr.,
n. C.; H. b. Trist, d. c., to be assistant surgeons
Charles diversified. to be surgeon, (promoted;) !
Thomas }. Charlton, Ca, Charles Lowndes, jr,
Md, to be assistant surgeons; c.. C. Jackson, Mich
lgan, Bobert H. Clarke, Del, ]. B. Danforth, Ill. j,
to be pursers; Samuel Archibald, to be chief en-
gneer.
The UNITED STATES SHIP JOHN ADAMs.-A gentle
man of this city has received letter from an officer
OF this ship, dated at st. Helena, which place the
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FORCES FOR UTAU


In an army order, dated the 10th instant Lieut.
ten. Scott announces that the following assign
ments to duty have been made by the War Depart
ment:
Brevet Major Gen Persiftr F. Smith is ASSIGNED
to the command of the department of Utah.
Brevet Brig Gen. William S. Harvey is assigned
to duty with the same troops according to his brevet
rank.
Brevet Brig Gen Albert S. Johnston, at present
commanding in Utah, is assigned to duty according
to his brevet rank.
Brevet Major Gen. Smith, and Brevet Brig. Gen.
marney will repair forthwith to Port Leavenworth.
me troops Tor Utah, including disposabe recruits
Will commence the movement at the earliest practi
cable day, under the supervision of the Brevet Ma
j0r General.
The following staff officers are assigned to duty
win the army In Utah. in addition to those hereto
fore designated:
Brevet Major D. C. Buell. Assistant Adjutant
General.
Col Daniel ID. Tompkins, Assistant Quartermas-
ter General
Capt Marcus d. l.. Simpson, Commissary of Sub
sistence.
Lieutenant Col. Joseph f. Johnston, first cavalry
is assigned to duty Acting Inspector General Of
the forces.
Various troops are ordered to concentrate at
FORT LeayenWorth without unnecessary delay as
follows:
The second regiment of cavalry will proceed to
Fort Leavenworth, where it will receive further in
structions.
Four companies of the second infantry will pro-
coed with the least practicable delay to Fort Leav-
enworth
The mounted service recruits at Jefferson Barracks
ana one hunred now at Carlisle to be Immediate
ly sent to Fart Leavenworth, to be distributed
among companies destined for Utah.
Three hundred mounted service recruits at Car
Isle to go to Utah under command of Brevet
Colonel May, and the infantry recruits at Newport
barracks and Fort Columbus will be held in readi-
ness to move, and will proceed to Fort Leavenworth
at the times designated Washington Union.