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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 1853.

DALTlMOREs Jan. II, 1000. ~
FLouR.-We quote Baltimore ground family az
|$7 Is. and extra do, $s IS. Howard streetex
ira SIS 5Oa$5 IS. OHIO extra at Sass IS. ,t.,,,
GRAM Wheat-The receipts of Grain were
light to-day. Wheat-About 1000 bushels offer
led on Change to-day, and all sold, good to prime
red at 105al1l; fair white at 1I0all5, good to-
prime white at 12Oa125 cts. We quote choice
white at 100 cts. per bushel. -, a.
Corn.-Receipts light and the market buoyant,
About 1000 bushels offered to day, and all sold,
prime white at 59a6O cts and good to prime yell
low at 62a64 cts. 4.+-As.l s.ff. ,ts.;l
Rye-Prme Maryland Rye at 10 cts, and Penn
sylvania do. at II cts. per bushel. y . -
Oats-Virginia Maryland at 33a35 cts, and
prime Pennsylvania Oats at 35a36 cts. per bushel.
From the American Of Saturday last1 81
ToBAcco.-There has been moderate demand
for Maryland Tobacco this week, and some lots,
principally Ground Leaf, were sold at the rates.
of last week, VIZ :-Inferior to good ground leaf
$3as7, and for inferior to good crop S4.50a$s.,
| The inspections Of the week are IL hhds..
Maryland, ll2 hhds. Ohio, and hid. Virginia
total l24. hhds 81
I'VE take occasion (says the American) to say
that there has been considerable degree Of COM
plant from England as to the careless and mpro,
per manner in which some Maryland Tobacco.
shipped to Liverpool has been packed: In some-
cases where the quality was really good, there
were IOun0 loose anu broken leaveSs Smatl stones.
and pieces of wood, &c., the presence Of which
appeared to have escaped the notice of the 1n--
spectors. This matter is by no means creditable}
10 the planters, as it indicates much careessness,
and gives great, dissatisfaction to the foreign pur
chaser We-hope the new Inspectors, who will
soon come into office. will. give their particular
attention to this subjectl ..=.tI#t I'D 1
f. ALEXANDRIA. Jan. 18, 1883, !,
GpAxN Rece;nts &c Nheot liobt With a, ,y,,d.
crate enquiry. Sales Of white at l04aI 08 cts. ::
red l00a Hos cts. The demand for Corn has a..
bated considerably. Offerings on. Change light.
Sales of new white at 55.cts Rye is quiet, with.
small sales at 60 cts. Oats are in limited enqai-
ry. No sales reported and quotations nominal
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Henry
Winter Davis, Of Baltimore, has accepted the
invitation of the Literary Societies of the Uni
versity to address them at the close of the ses-
sion
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

There is curious naturalist, Seth Maker, by
name living in Wisconsin, who has taught a
den of rattlesnakes to watch his melon-patch.
It is said the snakes have never failed to keep
out intrudersi
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

LARGE EGGs.-Mrs. J. B. Maddox sent us a
few days since two eggs laid by a pullet, each
measuring in. circumference, lengthwise, Il
inches, and crosswise, 81 inches. These are but
a sample of the ordinary laying of the pullet,
which is of the Shanghai breed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

Congress has been in session six weeks and
nothing practical except the passage of the
Treasury note bill, has yet been effected. The
Constitution of Minnesota will be amongst the
first subjects coming up for consideration, and
that of Kansas will probably be submitted dur
ing the week.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

The New York Express cautions the public
against using or sttIag in eces-hsoted rooms,
especially in such weather as we have had this
winter. It says, the practice of keeping up a
i high temperature IN rooms is fruitful source
of sickness
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

The President has announced by proclama-
ton the ratification of the treaty which was
concluded between the United States and Den
mark in April last, providing for the abolition
of the Sound Dues
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

WALKER .BoNDs.-It is stated that Gen.
Walker has flooded the South with bonds Of
one hundred dollars each, issued in his walk
er's) name, running twenty years, payable
in Nicaragua lands. Rather poor stock.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

pea-James J. Lawn, Esq, died in Washing
ton on Friday night, while on a brief visit there,
having left Baltimore only on Thursday. Mr..
Lawn was successful produce merchant in
Howard street, Baltimore, and at the time of his
death, was the President of the Democratic City
Convention Of Baltimore, and State director
in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
NOTICE..

THE PARTNERSHIP known as the firm Of
l. FEReussoN & BArEMAN, was dissolved by
mutual consent on the first Of January, 1858. 3 So
All persons indebted to the firm are notified
that the books have been placed in the hands of
PETER WHEELER for collection. - -'NF :
[ H. PERCUSSION,
T jan 2l-tf ]. R. -BATEMAN. Z =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
TIMES.
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Z, PORT TOBACCO, MD.
Thursday Morning, January q, 1858.

Bea We. return our thanks to Mr.. BELT, Of
the House Of Delegates, for copy of the daily
Journal of Proceedings of the Senate containing
a communication from the Commissioners APP
pointed to revise and -codify the laws of the
State = 1921 49,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
M A RR En-

At Troy. Mo-, on 22d Dec, by Rev. E. r.
NOEL. WILLIAM L. NALLEY. ESQ.,, of Wash
In ton, Mo-, and Miss MARY E. MORRISON,
Of the former place..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

Roses IN JANUARY.-The editor of the Rich
mond (Va.) Dispatch was presented, on Monday,
by lady, with a beautiful rose, as fresh and
fragrant as any ever seen in the month Of May,
accompanied by a note, stating that the flowers,
strawberries and tomatoes had unfolded their
golden petals, even in the midst of winter.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
PHuODEMIC SOCIETY OF GEORGE
TOWN C0IIEGE

THERE will be meeting of the resident and
l. nonresident members of the Philodemic So
ciety at Georgetown College, TUESDAY, Goth
inst, alta clock, T. M, 10 determine the expe-
pediency of celebrating the Landing of the PI-
grims of Maryland the ensuing May.
By order of Society.
Rev. EDWARD H. WEIGH, S. J.,
President.
CHARLES B. KENNY, Cor. Sec. P. s.
Jan 21-1t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.

Females who value health should never De
without these Pills. 1t has been admitted by a
number of physicians, that females cannot too
highly value them. They have given health and
spirits to hundreds of females who without them
would have been in their graves. They purify
the blood, remove distractions, and give the skin
beautiful. clear, healthy, andinteresting appear
ance. A. box Of these Pills is great medical
companion at certain periods. From one to three
should be taken every day until relief is obtained.
A few doses occasionally, when well, will keep
the system in a healthy condition.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
ALEXANDRIA. Jan. 18, 1885,.
NOTICE..

4 MEETING. Of the Board Of School Com.
II mfssioners. for Charles County will be held i'm
Port Tobaccs on. $50 Is,'tf
Saturday, the 23a i;nstant - q
By order, w -
Jan. 81, l859-1t .5.-@b0G5n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

GOWN. B. RICHARDS, Jr.. dealer in. French
Bonnets, Flats. Gypsies, Flowers and Millinery
Goods generally. Also, American Millinery, Rib
hons, Dress Trimmings, Buttons, kaces and Eag-
ing. French Work, Fancy Working Materials,
Combs, Brushes, Perfumeries, Sewing Materials,
Hosiery, Mitts, Fans, Work Boxes, Writing Desks,
and Fancy Goods generally,
No. 40 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

The KANSAS ELEcTIoN-St Louis, Jan. 10.
A gentleman who has just arrived from Kansas,
states that Calhoun commenced counting the re-
turns of the first election on Tuesday, and that
when completed a messenger would be dispatch
led to Washington with the Constitution and a
Calhoun would not leave the territory until the
result of the second election, which is still doubt
full, is known. .c..fsi+
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
A CARD.

A CARD.
DR.F. M. LANCASTER has removed
IL his Office to the residence of THOMAS PosEY,
ESQ. Ficcawaxen. where he can always be found
when not professionally engaged.
Jan2l 1881.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

I-The fourth Quarterly Meeting for Charles
Circuit will be held in Port Tobacco on the go
and oath of January, 1858.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
NOTICE.

YTyHE County Commissioners will meet on
TUESDAY the 9th of FEBRUARY, for the
purpose of transacting such business as may
come before them. By order.
- THOs. HARRIS, Clerk.
Jan. 81, 1855 - - g.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
FOR SALE.

- YOKE prime Work Oxen, 9 Cows, / Saddle
q and Brood Mate, Ox-Cart, l Horse Cartss
and several articles Of Farming Implements,
A. Fl. ROBERTSON,
ian 2l-3t ~ #altI 100 - - -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

BkE The Annual Meeting of the American
Colonization Society, was held in Trinity Church
Washington, on Tuesday evening last. SIEVE
raj distinguished gentlemen, were expected I'd
address the meeting. . - =.
The first annual meeting of this Society took
place in the hall Of the House of Representa-
tves, on the LIST Of January 1913, when the prin-
cipal address was delivered by the Hon. Bush
rod Washington. On looking over the list o.
officers, it appears that but one of that philan-
,thropic band remains-that is the venerable
General Walter Jones, of Washington city
The Oldest vice-president now living is General
John b. Cooke, of Virginia; the next, Hon
Charles .Fenton Mercer, also of the Old Domin-
ion; next in order may be- named the Hon
Elisha Whittlesey, of Ohio. q
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21
UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"

UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
This Society closed its sessions at Washington
on Friday evening: The meeting is said to have
been one of the most valuableathe Society has
ever held. Delegates were in attendance from
nearly an the States in the Union, and from
most Of the Territories The debates and dis
cussions on various topics brought before the
Society were marked by large degree of prac-
teal knowledge and we do not. doubt will place
before the public information which will prove
profitable and useful to the agricultural inter-
ests of the country. It is not yet determined
whether to hold an exhibitioneof the Society tie
present year, although there has been an appli-
cation made from the city of Baltimore to hold
the next Show there. The whole subject will
|go to the Executive Committee, whose conclu-
sons viii be given to the public at an early day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

/ Monday was the anniversary Of the great
snow storm Of last year. The day opened
cloudy and very cold. The snow commenced
falling at eight o'clock in the morning, and con-
tinued all day and night, with fierce northeast
wind blowing. The thermometer at times was
down as low as degrees. On the 10th it
cleared off at II O'Clock, and continued clear
and cold for some time. -, 49,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

DEMAND FOR DAMAGEs.-Robert A. Craig, a
British subject at Punta Arenas, has demanded
damages of the United States for losses sustain
ed by him in the Seizure of Walkers expedition
by Com. iiau.ding. He alleges that he rented
to Ten. Walker part of his premises, and that
ne had a. large quantity of provisions in his
warehouse belonging to Walker, at a stipulated
rate of storage per month for each package; and
also that he advanced on the security of the pro-
visions the sum of $500. The provisions, he
alleges, were forcibly seized by order Of Com
Paulding, and much Of his private property car
ried off, Mr.. Craig has forwarded copy Of his
complaint to Lord Clarendon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-21

FoREIaN PAgPERs AND CR1MINALs.-On
Monday the House of Representatives, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Zolckofer, instructed the judiciary
Committee to inquire into the expediency of re-
porting bill to restrain the importation of
foreign paupers and criminals. The motion
was carried by yeas 1877, nays 38.
The PHILADELPHIA BANKs.-A Philadelphia
correspondent says it is generally believed that
these Banks will resume specie payments on the
LIST Of February This, however, is by no means
certain, although nearly all of them are abun-
dainty able to resume at this time. Some few
seem disposed to avail themselves of the full ex-
tent of the relief act, which allows them to re-
main in state of suspension until the LIST of
April.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12
w HOLE NUMBER 391.

LOVE THE WooDs.-Give me the
woods, the wild free woods, by the side
OF a little farm, where the springs and
nils are gushing free, where bud and
flower and leaf and tree are fragrant
with heavens fresh breath, | love to
see the tiny buds come peeping from
their folded leaves, and watch them
opening one by one to meet the warm
glance Of the sun, and yield their per
fume sweet. | hate brick walls and all
that sort of cold and stately thing, but
nice and tidy little cot in pleasant.
shady, quiet spot is just the home for
me; well titled garden made behind,
and clean, green yard in front, where
the children play the live long dav, and
never once think of wishing to stray
from home in so lovely place. /
love tee cricket in the hearth that sings
the live long eve, and even the frog with
his rough eh-gog, the tabby cat and the
shabby dog have each their various
charms for me. love to see the wee,
wee birds pick crumbs from round the
door, and with music rare fill the who'e
air as though never thought and never
care had got in their little throats.
AT lot like mine l never repine, tho
wealth, wealth come never a whit. am
happy and gay the live long day, and
whether at work or whether at play, is
all the same to me.-F2ora, of Placer
cllle Dem0crot
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

the visitors left | remained with him un-
til it was time for him to prepare for the
dinner given to Alexander II, to which
he was bidden. You will pass through
Berlin, on your way to Moscow?' said
he. Yes Well must be polite
enough to live until then. You must
bring your wife with you. Oh, I know
all about 1T, and you must not think, be-
cause | have never been married N.Y.
self, that do not congratulate you.
After these cordial words, and clasp of
the hand, in which there was nothing
weak or tremulous, l parted from the
immortal old man."
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

Could NOT GET A DlvoRCE.-An IN
teresting suit for divorce has been pend
ing in the Twelfth District Court of San
Francisco, in which "Kate Gray" the
actress, applied for separation of the
marriage contract with one Randall
Smith, her husband Kate was unfor-
tunate in not having her plea of neglect
well grounded, by which means she
failed to obtain bill of divorce.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

Sekelctu, proud of his new uniform, and
pleased with the prospect of trade which
had been opened, entertained Livings-
ton Hospitality, and promised to fit him
out for his eastern journey as soon as
the rains had commenced, and some
what cooled the burning soil
lie sat out early in November, the
Chief with large body of retainers ac-
companying ing him as far as the Falls
of Mosioatnnye, the most remarkable
piece 7of natural scenery in all Africa,
which no European had ever seen or
heard of. The Zambesi, here thous-
and yards broad, seems all at opce to
lose itself in the earth. 1t tumbles into
fissure in the hard basaitic rock, run
ming at right-angle with the course of
the stream, and prolonged for thirty
miles through the hills. This g,sure,
hardly eighty feet broad, with sides per-
fectly perpendicular, is fully a hundred
feet in depth down to the surface of the
water, which shows like a white thread
descent of such a mass of water into this
seething abyss is heard for miles, and
five distinct columns of vapor rise like
pillms of smoke to an enormous height.
Hence the Mokololo name for the cata-
ract, 1IoSi oa funye-'Sm5ke sounds
here for which Livingston, with ques-
tionable taste, proposes to substitute the
name of Victoria Falls'-a change
which we trust the world will not sane
ton.
From these falls the country gradual
ty ascends towards the east, the river
finding its way by this deep fssure thro
the hills. Everything shows that this
whole region, for hundreds Of miles, was
once the bed of an immense fresh water
lake. BY some commissions of nature,
occurring at a period geologically re-
cent, this fissure was formed, and thro'
it the lake was drained, with the excep-
ton of the deepest part, which consti-
tutcs the present Lake Ngami. Similar
indications exist Of the former existence
Of immense bodies Of water. which
have in like manner been drained by
assures through the surrounding eleva
tions, leaving shallow lakes at the low
est points. Such are, undoubtedly, Tsad
at the north, Ngami at the south, Dilolo
at the west, and Segonyika and Nyanja,
of which we have only vague reports,
at the east. This great lake region of
former days seems to have extended
2500 miles from north to south, with an
average breadth, from east to west, of
600 or 700 miles.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12
RELATIVE, ANYHow-Morca

A RELATIVE, Morgan
was noted for possessing great courage
and presence of mind, and the crossest
wife in the neighborhood More than
one attempt had been made to frighten
him without success but one dark and
stormy evening, one of his brothersin-
law resolved to see if there was anv
scare in him, fixed up in the most ghost
ly style possible, and stationed himself
in a lonely piece of woods through which
Morgan had to pass on his way home.
The pretended ghost had scarcely
settled himself in position. when Morgan
hove in sight, and came whisiling along
nnconcerned as usual. Suddenly the
ghostly figure confronted him, and told
him to stop. Morgan stopped, and after
regarding his companion for moment
or two, said with the utmost coolress:
81 can't stop, friend if you are a
man, | must request you to get out Of
the way and let me pass if you are
the devil, come along and take supper
with me; married your sister"
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

SWEET PoTAToEs.-The aeport of
the Surveyor General shows that sweet
potatoes planted in this State have yiel-
ded an average of 270 bushels per
acre.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

SUSPENSION BRIDGE.-An aqueduct,
1,c0O feet long, to be suspended on wire
is to be built on Poverty Bar, in Calave-
ras county.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

Men of the least merit are most apt to
be fulsome. arrogant, impudent, and
contemptuous.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

At Vienna during the panic hardly a
day passed without a suicide of some
unfortunate speculator.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12
'Thc Leeamsbye! Nobody knows
' hence it comes, and whittier it goes.

Livingston had pursued it far up tow
ards its source, and knew whence it
came and now he resolved to follow it
down to the sea, trusting that it would
furnish a water communication into the
very heart of the continent.
1t was now October-the close of the
hot season. The thermometer stood at
100 degrees in the shade; in the sun it
sometimes rose to 130 During the day
the people kept close in their huts, guz-
zling kind of beer called bayola, and
seeming to enjoy the copious perspira-
ton which it induces. As evening sat
in the dance began, which was kept up
in the moonlight till long after midnight.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12
John Anderson,

Justice of h e Peace,
Office-A few doors below T. Ellard Beans & Co.. nc
Broad street, Nevada.
The Nevada journal., 1858-03-12

Livingston had satisfied himself that
the great River Lecambye, up which he
had padded so many miles on his way
to the west, was identical with the Zam
besi, which had discovered four years
previously. The two names are indeed
the same, both meaning The River in
different dialects spoken on its banks.
This great river is an object of wonder
to the natives. They have song which
runs,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-02-04
Notice.

Margaret Hoover, Admrx of John Hoover
decd, Pl'Hi VS.. John Hoover, ea. ais, Def'ts.
Petition for specific performance of real con
tract.
John Hoover, Nathaniel Hoover Catharine
A. Hoover, NancyJ j. Hoover, Mary E Hoover,
Rachel b Hoover, Sarah NJ Hoover & Joseph
Hoover, minor heirs Of John Hoover. late of
Pike county, Ohio, deceased. will take
notice that Margaret Hoover, as Adm'rx
of John Hoover, decd, has this day
filled in the Probate Court of Jackson county,
Ohio, her petition setting forth that, on the
twentieth day Of March, A D 1854, at the coun
ty of Pike, aforesaid, the said John Hoover. de.
ceased, for the consideration then and there
agreed upon, did bargain, sell, and agree to con.
vey in fee simple to one John Poan, the follow
ing described lands and tenements, situate in
Jackson Co. o, to wit. The north. west quarter of
the north east quarter Of Sec. No. SO, township
No. q, and range No. twenty, that the said John
PoIan, at the time of said sale, paid the full
amount OF the purchase money for sail prem
ises and performed all his part of said agree.
ment, Said pestioner also sets forth, that on
the 2Oth day of February A. D, 1855, at said
County of Pike, the said Jehn Hoover, did
likewise by his certain agreement of that date,
with one Samuel Hoover, of Jackson county.
Ohio, bargain, sell, and agree to convey in fee
simple, TO said Samuel Hoover, the South West
quarter Of the South East quarter of Section
No. "a, township No. of Range No. ~ in the
District of lands subject to sale at Chillico,he,
Ohio, containing fifty acres, more or less situate
In Jackson county, Ohio, in consideration of
which the said Samuel Hoover according to the
terms OF said agreement was TO pay TO said } ohm
Hoover the sum of four hundred and sixty
two dollars, as follows: two hundred and fifty
dollars in hand, at the time of said sale; one
hundred deIIars OIL the lst day Of September
855, and one hundred and twelve dollars on
the lst day of September 1856. All of which
payments were fully aud duly made being full
performance Of said Samuel Hoover's part of
said agreement,
but that on the 3Oth day Of Aug, 1855, aud be-
fore the conveyance by deed of said premises, or
any part thereof, the said John Hoover. depart
ed this life, leaving the said minors his heirs
at law, who are made defendants TO said petition
Said petition also prayS that an order be issu-
ed BY said Probate Court authorizing said Mar
karet Hoover, as said Admrx, to convey said
premises first described to said John Polan in |
fee simple by a good and sufficient deed el
general warranty, and said premises secondly.
herein described to said Samuel Hoover by a
like conveyance In fee simple. Said Petition
will be for hearing in said Probate court, on the
23d day Of January, 1858.
= MARGARET HOOVER,
Admrx of John Hoover decd
By W. X. Hastings, her Atty.
Dec. 81, 1851 .--3w