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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

TERRIFIC HAIL SToRM.-The Boonsboro'
Odd Fs1o'o says tremendous and destructive
hail storm passed over portion of country a
few miles of Frederick city, on the afternoon Of
the 18th inst. Hail fell the size of a hens egg.
The corn fields present a sad spectacle, nothing
being left but the naked stock, the ears and
blades being swept entirely off.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

MA fatal disease is prevalent among the
hogs in Granville and Warren counties, N. C.
In the former county the Hon. A. Venable lost
thirty in one day, and neighbor of his six
In the latter county the cattle disease has also
made its appearance, and number of cows
have been seriously affected. The remedy OF
washing the mouth was resorted to with success
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

RIvALLING THE TELEGRAPH.-Mr. Winans,
of Baltimore, the locomotive builder, is said to
be building steamer III Baltimore upon plans
entirely bis OWL, which is to cross the Atlantic
in ss; Ga days. A man who can knock six days
loft of twelve in the period required to crsss the
Atlantic, may take rank next to Morse in an
Initiating time. We will see, directly, whether
Mr.. Winans scheme succeeds. So munh has
been accomplished recently by science andskill,
that it would be hazardous to predict any un-
tried experiment as impossible. Pzila. Ledger.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

The GREAT FRENCH FoRTIFICATIoNs.-The
Cherbourg works, the completion of which the
French and English monarchs have just been
celebrating, are marvels of engineering skill
The breakwater is $4,000 feet long between the
arms which enclose Cherbourg roads. At the
bottom of the water, averaging about IS feet,
its basis is $40 feet in BREADTH while itrises to
the height of % feet above low-water mark,
with top-width of 1913 feet. The great basin
will have capacity for containing twenty ships
of the line. There are two other basins, with
room each for ten ships of the line. Vast mag
azines line the banks, and workshops of every
character for constructing and fitting of ships of
war. Every rock in the roadstead is fortress,
and the breakwater bristles with batteries. A
great semi-circular fortress faces the sea. The
works are guarded by twenty forts and redoubts,
and an amount of cannon never before united
for the defense of one place. Military engineers
pronounce Cherbourg impregnable.
The ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH SUCCESS IN ENG
LAND.-The London papers Ct the 9th, receiv-
ed by the Arabia, contain the first iiuibilant an
nouncement to the rr:aipiic of England of the
arrival IN salentia Bay of the Agamemnon and
the successful laying of the Atlantic cable
They proclaim, as has been proclaimed here in
SO many different ways, that the 9Th of August
will henceforth be celebrated as the day on
which the Old and New World were brought
into instantaneous communication, by the tri-
that the brief telegraph despatch published in
the London papers, announcing the arrival of
the Agamemnon, agrees in all its statements
with that sent from Trinity Bay by Mr.. Field.
The weather experienced by the Agamemnon
which attended the Niagara
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26
REMOVAL

REMOVAL.
r UCKETT & YOUNG have removed from
IL No. ll9 Lombard Street. to No. "A SogTA
Street, Cd door south of Lombard, Baltimore.
July %, 1658-lmo
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26
Rkg- An effort is making in Arkansas to ir
duce the Legislature to compel the whole colol
ed population to leave the State.


"AwFUL GARDNER IA large compromising
was held at Portchester, N. Y, last week, and
among those who took prominent part in the
services was "Awful Gardner. the converted
pugilist A letter from the camp says:
Mr.. Orville Gardiner, alias lawful Gardner"
was the centre Of attraction. Everybody in
quired for Gardner, and intense anxiety was
manifested by the multitude to hear him speak.
He resides at Portchester with his mother and
brother. The latter has also recently been con-
verted, and was as active in exhorting as cav
full" Their business is that of shoemaking.-
Judging from Mr.. Gardners notoriety as pro-
fessional fighter, was prepared to see gross,
animal, uncultivated man !; but, on the contrary,
his organization is compact and comparatively
refined, and although not pleasing speaker,
1 yet he uses language with correctness and free
dom, while the earnestness, sincerity and humi-
lily of his demeanor captivate the nearer and
win his confidence. He was dressed in fine
suit of black and looked well.
HARD CURRENcY.-Judging from the follow
ing notice, from an exchange, of Bank in Min
neseta, the money in that State must be roythe,
below par:
sIt may be proper to add that -bushel O.
notes are traded for an iron spoon at the place
I issued, and gradually lose their value while
travelling to remote sections Of the country"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26
LAND WANTED.

LAND WANTED.
A NY one who has small farm, containing a.
n bout 800 acres, pleasantly located in Charles
county, Md, may find a purchaser by stating To-
cality and addressing FARMER,
No. 40 Lexington Street.
may eff Baltimore, Md
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

DRoUGHr.-The st. Mary's Beacon of last
Thursday says: 'The corn crop is suffering at
present for rain in all sections of the county
In portions Of Chapico district 1--WE are INTERIM
ed there has not been rain sufficient for the last
eight weeks to wet the roots of the corn. The
tobacco crop in that section has also been seri-
ously effected by the drought. It is not quite
as bad at present in other sections, but unless
we have rain soon, the corn and tobacco crops
throughout the county will be shortened beyond
any previous experience"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

SANDY POINT LIGHT-HoUsE. h Interesting TO
Mariners.--A fixed light, varied by flashes OF
the natural color, will be exhibited for the first
time on the night of October LIST next, and on
every night thereafter, from sunset to sunrise,
from the lighthouse recently erected on Sandy
Point, west side of Chesapeake Bay, between
Greenbury Point lighthouse (entrance of Anna
polls harbor) and the mouth of the Magothy
river. The height of the light from the base Of
the house is 35 feet, and the height above the
mean level of the bay is so feet. The light
should be visible to an observer, on the deck Of
coasting vessel, at the distance Of about IL
miles in good weather.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

Swamp fever has broken out among
both whites and blacks in the lowlands of the
Mississippi, occasioned by the receding of the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-08-26

TASTERN HERRINGS-A lot Of Prime
IL Eastern Herrings just received and tor sale.
ly Is WIN. boS"El4i~
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
GEOGRAPHIC NEWS
From the Vicksburg Wing I

/ CiScrENATI, Nov. 15.--The steam.
ton City, bound to Pittsbuvg. from q, : I'D
struck stump at Burlington TsjSrII 0p'
Thursday evening last, and sunk N , OIL
feet water. Twelve deck passenga,s @A'eep
drowned. The passengers lost all tbs;, se''
gage. ' 'aggI
The steamer Gen, Rusk has arrival f.
lndanoIa, Texas, with dates 10 the l1M log
There was rumor that the city Of MAJ;
had been attacked by the Liberals anil l'A A
four hundred Of ZuIoaga's men we're tiiI :
The Liberals had possession Of the U%sp
country except the capital. "O'
ST. LOUIS, Nov ~ -Dfspatche, T..
Leavenworth, Kansas, represent rhat I aoa
numbers are emigrating 10 The Pixies p.ST '
gold mines, encouraged by The coDtinraA s
favorable reports from the new FL Dora aIu
WAsHTSGroN, Nov l3.-The Secr.ts'
of the Treasury has informed Gen. Wall
that tho clearance Of his emigrant vessel f,or
Noble will depend upon whether The no
sons who have taken passage by her are nro
vlded with passports from Gen. Yrssarri ..
some other authorized agent of the Nicar,
guam Government. If all a.e not PROVIDED
with the proper passports, no clearances will
be granted. i"
The President has rendered the Govelno..
ship of Kansas to Hon. Samuel Medary If
Ohio. It is not yet known whether be will
accept the appointment. -"
BosroN, Nov. l3.-The fremont House
Of this city, was sold to- day for the sum Of
$4,000. u
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

PRAIRIE ON FIRE.--On the night Of the oath
ut we we're permitted, for the first time. To hc.
hold prairie on FIRE. We have often wished e
gaze upon the scene. We imagined that the siabt
must De grand to perfection, and our Imagination
was realized. To see a living, moving, reaChipg'
curling solid flame of fire, amid the nocturnel
SHADES OF night, three or four miles IN lenoth
nye to ten in height curying most beautifully, IL
indeed one among the grandest, sublimest scenes
mat connection of nature can present to the gaze
OF mortal. But the danger connected with a
prairie on fire win add to the grandeur, terror
horror and fear The presence Of these realitas
aetracts from the sublime scenery, the absence Of
tnenl gives the scene q throne and q crown. amid
the hrst order of climaxical grandeur. -
BFownsctkEe (Ark. \ Echo.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

home. He made no addresses, but in re,
Spouse to the unsought calls Of Democracy
who appreciated his worth, and had the GEN
crosby to express it. He piled The people
with no compliments, beyond an appropri-
ate ackno SIedgemenL of their kindness and
hospitalty.
Col Davis has never filled a position, to
win b he has not been called without any
Icontivance or design on bis part and he
never will. And in conclusion, let me say
to those far seeing editors, who skIIfuIy
probe his intrignes, that If he should ever
be nominated for The Presidency, he will not
look to them for support, but his force of
character, his stern virtue. his wise aud pro-
found statesmauship, and these alone will
rally the masses to his support.
AN OLD LINE DEMOCRAT.
KINDS County, Oct. %, 1858.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
SOUTHERN RIGHTS

Ata.time like the present. when our NnrthOr
brethren are enraged abOutthe question of slavery
itmast be wisdom in theSouth to claim the com
promises of the Constitution in support of her be
and dearest rights. Should not the South then
present a solid phalanx as aunt to the North on
this question Soon we win have another Presi
dent to elect to preside over the destines Of thi
great nation. In that momentous question cannot
something be done to harmonic the various CON.
tlicting sentiments now unhappily dividing the
South This question will be for the slavery me,
to determine-Who will be the man to concentrat,
the South? win not the patriot drop all minOl
considerations and rally to the banner Of such a
TICKET 1t must be obvious to every thinking
ptind that the great question for the people ia
determine at our next Presidential election will he
the one growing out of slavery and can it be
that the patriotic South will submit to Northern
sectional President to rule over them-and for
them to fold thcirarms in peace They who have
ever been foremost in the ranks of their countrys
battle, doing more than Spartan service under
their country's banner Surely the South can
W
let Democrats and Americans unite as one party
at least for the time, and make nomination from
that party-a man oflarge experience in constitu-
tiona law, full of patriotism, ono who will admin.
lister the laws of the land with equal Justice to
every section of the country as was anticipated
by the trainers of the Constitution of the repub-
lie. For the Southern people want no disruption
of the Union, if they can have their rights main
tanned, and are ready and willing that the North
ern people enjoy their liberties and Constitu
tional equality. Therefore, they desire for them
selves nothing but their rights. How can they,
then, submit to oppression by the law making
powers who have for their object the destruction
Of their property? What lover of his country.
familiar with the recent elections North, and can
see what rapid progress the Black Republicans
ire making does not perceive fearful storm
arising there, which is so likely to inhame the
public mind, and to destroy their confidence in
he stability of the government? Can it be said
hat one is an aarmist when he expresses appre-
tension for the safety of the South at this time
he being in fearful minority in the councils Of
he nation? when he contemplates that the first
tep of the Northern demagogde to become
tatesman is to announce his hostility to our in
htutious, and the degradation of the entire
people?
The question then suggests itself to the mind,
hall the brave and chivalrous South remain di-
lded among themselves upon issues of but minor
or will they unite in their majesty
nd thwart the detestable objects of Northern
luatics More anon.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

The VALUE OF Hoops Truth straao, >,
than fiction. "A great commotion was created
in our town on last Saturday by rep \,
that DIR. R. G. Land, bad escaped the coun ',
Jail, by DOMINIC the apparel Of his vile
At first but few believed the tale.s All had
read Of such escapes, but few were prepar d
to hear Of an instance of its reality But
nevertheless it proved true Mrs. Land had
called and remained with DR.. Land for several
hours, that evening. as she had frequently
done before. About supper timo she was
let out las it was supposedly AS usual, and
the mistake was not discovered until it was
too late. His Honor, Judge Henry, on be
ing informed of DIR. Lands escape, declared
that his lady should remain in prison unless
he was returned, but we are glad that the
severe vigor of justice gave way 10 The dics
taes of humanity, and she was reeaspd.-
We do rot know to what extent Mrs. LandI
would be culpable'in the eyes of the law, but
we do know that the self sacr fcing de,
votion Of wife, as exempl6ed in the pies
ent instance, i but one of those pure, emo.
bling traits which so adorn the female cLal.-
acter.-Leriagton Advertiser, 18Th.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

PREPARING TO RECEIVE Us.-An English of.
fcer direct from Paraguay reports that Lopez is
preparing effective modes of resistance and de.
Tense by building Notifications and obstructine
the navigation of the river. He has placed chains
and 0oOms across, and proposes sinking light yes.
sells in the chaanel, in which event our expedition
could not ascend. Several Belgian and Hunsa-
rian Off GERS are engaged in directing operations.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
STATE HIsTORICAL sOcTEry

At a meeting held in the Representatives cham.
Der OF the State Capitol, on the 9th of November
1903, for the purpose of organizing Hstor cai
society for the State, on motion,
Col .. L. Wales was called to the Chair. and
" W. Thompson appointed Secretary
On motion Of Mr.. Sanders, it was ordered that
the chairman'appoint a committee of three to re-
port the draft Of constitution for the society ;
aud
Messrs B. W. Sanders, VIM. Carey Crane and
L. H. Milliken were appointed said committee
and after conference between the members Of
said committee, Mr.. Saunders was instructed 70
report constitution, which was received and
adopted, and the members present subscribed
their names thereto.
On motion OF Mr.. Nlillken, it WAS ordered that
the Chairman appoint committee of five to select
ana recommend list Of officers for the society.
"nereupon the chair appointed Messrs Mill.
ken, VIM Carey Crane, Dr. Thomas ]. Catcbiups.
Dewitt G. Quinn, and W. H. Anderson, said com.
nittee.
The chairman, Mr.. Milliken, reported the fol-
lowing list, which being approved, the gentlemen
named therein were declared to be the officers of
the society until the next biennial election on the
second Monday in November 1860.
For President-Col B, L. G. Wales.
lSt Vice Presdent-Rey. VIM Carey Crane
Hull w. .. DarfY.
% Hon. Isaac n Davis.
4th " Hon. John J. Pettus.
9th " Hon. d. W.. Hurst.
For Recording Secretary--L. Mimms ESQ
corresponding Secretary and Librarian-Ien.
w. Sanders, ESD
Treasurer-Wir Adams, ESQ.
Hon. G. P. Smith,
L. Barksdale,
For Executive Thomas J. Catchings
Committee, George S. Yerger, and
H. 7. Elicit.
On motion, it was ordered that the Rev. VIM
Carey Crane. the Rev. L H. Milliken, and Gen.
Thomas j. Wharton, be appointed committee to
prepare an address to the people of the State, so
hcitng their cooperation in the objects of the
society.
In compliance with the requirements of the
constitution, the President appointed the Rev
VIM. Carey Crane to deliver an address. and the
Hon. e. ?. Smith aud Col. J. F. H. Claiborne to |
contribute essays on the history of the State at
the next stated meeting of the society.
On motion Of DR.. Catchings, it was
HeSoe0ea,. That the Executive Committee during
Ine recess De requested to correspond in relation
70 the OBJECTS OF the society," with such persons as
hey may deem expedient and proper and that
they be authorized in the meantime to mako sr.
'angements for printing and to cause to be pub.
lshed such portions Of the contributions which
nay be made to them rs they may deem Of histo.
y value, and to lay such correspondence before
me society at its next meeting.
on motion It was ordered that the proceedings
Of this meeting be published in the papers of this
lty, and that such others in the State as are n.
Voraole to the OBJECT of the society be requested
to copy the same.
On motion, the Society then Adjourned until the
lext stated meeting.
b. L, G. WALES, President.
VICTOR W. THOMPSON, Secretary. aot
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

After marriage ceremony had been performed
in one of the Churches in Adrian, Michigan, the
bride, when receiving the congratulations of her
friends, shed tears, according to the established
custom, at the sight Of which the groom followed
suit and cOpiousy. After his friends succeeded
in calming him, he said he couldn't help it, for he
felt as bad about 1t as she did 4
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

iowA.-The Democrats of Iowa are steadily
gaining ground In $50 the opposition had 49,
ooO majority in 81 Lave had $500 majority:
this year the Fusion State Ticket is elected onI
by 700 majority Little Iowa win come into the
Democratic line in 1850. aa
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

Mr.. CLEMENS RECOVERING. The Richmond
South of the 9th, says it has the satisfaction to
announce that Mr. Clemens condition has exhio.
tied such an improvement within the last week
that his friends are now confident of his recovery
and hopeful even of the repair of his injured
Ii NIB.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

be- A Western publisher gave notice that he
intended to spend fifty dollars for the purposa az
getting up new head for the paper. Next dav
one OF his subscribers sent him the following mote
" Don't do il. Better keep the money and buv n
new head for the editor. !"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
The ELECTIONS last week for Copgre,,m

The above is a classification of Douglas.
Forney paper; but as the Doug asites elect.
cd from Illinois and classed as Democrats
will cooperate with the Black Republicans
1t is FOLLY to rely upon them in any sectional
struggle. To all intents the next House d
Representatives will be Black Republican,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

Des- marriage between a Frenchman and an
English girl, duly solemnized in England, both
parties being of full age, has been declared void
IN france for want of the consent Of the husbands
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE This body met on
the LIST inst, and organized by the election Of
Hon. Thomas Fletcher, as President Of the Sem
ate, and Col Q. II. Oates, as Speaker Of the
House. The present session has to elect a U. s.
Senator to succeed the Hon. VIM. K Sebastian.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20
YAZOO CITY MAILS.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
DAILY MAIL 10 VAUGHANs DEPOT.

Arrives Daily, ct 2o'clock, A. M.
Departs N. y II Pm, tI
EEMI-WEEKLY HAIL 10 JACKSON.
Arrives Tuesdays aud Fridays at ~ NJ. at night.
Departs Mondays and Thursdays, at 2 A. IN.
rRI-WEEKLY HAIL TO DOVER.
Arrives Mondays, Wednesdays Fridays, 10 AN.
Departs, $50 ...f4 ii A. NJ.
sEM-WEEKLY NAH. 10 VICKsBURG.
Arrives, Tuesdays and Fridays at o'clock A. NJ.
Departs Wednesdays and Saturdays ut : A. N.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

GOVERNOR FOR KANSAS = A dispatch from
Washington City to a CINCINNATI paper. stoto.
that Geo. n Saunders, now in Kansas, will prob
ably be appointed Governor Of that Territory in
place of Gov. Denver, resigned.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

R2r We heard it rumored in Jackson, saws
the Vicksburg Wing. that Senator Douglas would
soon visit his plantation in Mississippi, and would
also visit Jackson It is said he will be accom-
panied by Gov Foote.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

neg Among the Americans in Rome At last
accounts, were the wife and daughter Of Senator
Gwin, of California.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

oo6 10 An American has just purchased for Is.
OOOfr. the famous chateau of Monte Cristo. near
saint GERMAN, which was built by NJ. Alexander
dumas at an expense Of more than 40 DOOR.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

The COUNTRY sAFE.--James Gordon Bennett
has rented the house of Col. Roberts, on the
heights Of Georgetown, near Washington City,
and will reside there during the winter
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

sea- George Sand is writing play for the
Paris theatres. which will introduce flock Of
sheep.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

JUDGE DOUGLAS sLAvEs.-The Chicago Press
and Tribune says:
we betray no confidence when we say that Mr.
Slidell, when in this city, declared that the con-
dition Of these slaves was a disgrace to their
owner that they we're badly fed, badly clothed.
and excessively over worked.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1858-11-20

ReE- The Richmond South says it cannot be
denied that the grand National Fair recently in
session in that city, was lamentable and unmit-
igated failure