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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
FILL1BUsTERs. - Washington, Dec. 11M.-

F1LL1BUsrERs - Washington, Dec. 11M.-
The recent escape Of fillibusters from Mobile ex-
cites intense interest in official quarters, it is
considered that if they shall be arrested by the
British and other foreign forces, the volunteer
feeling of this country could be aroused to the
highest degree of excitement, and immense re-
Inducements rushed to their rescue hence cri-
sis in foreign relations of our Government would
be precipitated and most angry and threaten
ing state of things probably result between our
Government and those of Great Britain, France
and Spain. The question would arise whether
European Governments should be allowed to
interfere for the regulation of affairs upon the
American continent, for the prevention of which
our Government is committed.
The Union of this morning, referring to this
subject, says: cit is to be hoped that our own
naval vessels may yet succeed in intercepting
the fugitive Susan, bringing her back to our
ports and preserving this Glbuster question still
longer as a purely domestic one IN our policy
Upon the vigilance of our officers in the waters
of the Gulf, may depend in great measure the
peace of the world"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
LATE FROM NICARAGUA.

A,7iuaz Of the Steamer W1szirgton-Passeng
not Permitted to Land, and Returned to Neao
York. )
New YORK, December 1.-THE steamer
Washington has arrived from San Juan. She
reached that port on the 18th ult. and found
the United States frigate Savannah and sloop-
of-war jamestown, and the British ships Leo
pard and Valorous in port Sir William Gore
Ouseley was on board of the latter.
Nicaragua refused permission to land the
passengers, alleging that they were fillibusters
The steamer Catharine Maria had been sent to
Granada to obtain permission to land the pas
|sengers if the Hermann arrived.
The Washington was boarded by British Of
ficers who inquired to see the passenger list and
for information whether munitions of war were
on board but they did not insist on raising the
matches, and left suddenly in their boats from
the Leopard, and went to the mouth of the Colo
RADIO to intercept $50 men, who were reported
to have landed there from the steamer Washing
ton on the previous night.
The Washington, it seems, could not get up
to San Juan, owing to the low water, and had
proceeded to the mouth of the Colorado, where
she arrived at daylight next morning, Just in
time to be seen by theeBritish ship Leopard
She was Immediately chased by boats from the
Leopard with a howitzer and small arms, and
having Overtaken the steamer and finding no
illibusters on board, they went back to their
ship, which returned to Greytown.
On the 25th ult., the Roanoke arrived TAT
Greytown with information that the steamer
Hermann had proceeded to San Francisco.
On the Oath, Childs, the companys agent,
returned from Granada without accomplishing
any arrangement, but on the contrary, the boat
was not allowed to pass from the San Carlos
without an officer and file Of soldires on board
The Government, however, finally became
satisfied that there were no filibusters either on
board the Washington or Hermann, and the
steamer was permitted to land at Virgin Bay.
The agent of the company then proceeded to
San Juan del Sur, to look after the steamer
Hermann, but no orders having come for the
Washington's passengers to go forward by the
mail route, they remained on board and have
returned to New York.
The reason why the steamer Hermann did
not connect with the Washington, was that a
number of persons went to San Juan del Sur for
the purpose of Selling on the Hermann for debts
contracted previously.
The Captain Of the Hermann deserted her at
Panama and returned home. She went on in
charge of the first officer, W. Laid, Esq. She
arrived at Greytown in seven days and Aspin-
wall in four, and left the latter place on the
| I'd instant
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
The Grover e. Baker
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
137 Baltimore st., Baltimore,

l31 Baltimore st., baltimore,
Having greatly ncre ased their facilities for manu-
featuring their CELEBRATED FAMILY MACHINES,
with all the recent Improvements, have reduced
their price, and offer for sale
A NEW STYLE MACHINE.
PRICE $780,
1t is longer questioned that these Machines are
the best in use for family sewing. They
HEM, FELL, GATHER, AND STITCH
in the most superior manner, and the only ma
chimes in the market that well and simply
made, that they may be sent into families with
other instructions than contained in circular
which accompanies each machine, and from which
A CHILD OF TEN YEARS
may readily learn how to use them, and keep them
in order. They make upwards of
FIFTEEN HUNDRED STITCHES MINUTE,
and will do the sewing of family cheaper than
seamstress do it, fshe works at the rate of
ONE CENT AN HOUR.
Is there husband, father, or brother in the Uni
ted States, who will permit the drudgery of hand
sewing in his family, when Grover s Baker Ma
chine will do it better, more expeditiously and
cheaper than possibly be done by hand?
MSEND FOR CIRCULAR.-M
dec 9.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

Walking along the streets with
the point of an umbrella sticking out behind.
under the arm or over the shoulder. By stop
ping suddenly tospeak to friend, or other cause,
person walking in the rear had his brain pene-
trated through the eye in one of our streets, and
died in a few days.
Stepping into a church aisle, after dismission,
and standing to converse with others, or to al
low occupants of the pew to pass out before, for
the courtesy of precedence, at the expense of a
greater boorshness to those behind
To carry long pencil in vest or outside coat
pocket; not long since, clerk in New York fell,
and the long cedar pencil so pierced an impor-
tant artery that it had to be cut down upon
from the top of his shoulder to prevent his
bleeding to death, with three months illness.
10 take exercise or walk for the health, when
every step is a drag, and instinct urges to re-
pose.
10 guzzle down glass after glass of cold water
on getting up in the morning, without any feel
ing of thirst, under the impression of the health
giving nature of its washing qualities
10 sit down to table and ''force" yourself
to eat when there is not only no appetite, but
a positive aversion to food.
To take glass of soda, or toddy, or sangaree,
or mint drops, on summer day, under the be-
lief that it is safer and better than glass of cold
water
TO economist time, by robbing yourself of
necessary sleep, on the ground that an hour saved
from sleep is an hour gained for life when in re-
atty it is two hours actually spoiled.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

Cloud Chief INDUCES in the following humorous
and affecting hints to its patrons:
A number of our patrons promised to pay
their subscriptions in potatoes, cabbage, beets,
butter, eggs, chickens, etc. AS we have con-
Guided to live by eating the coming winter, we
do not care how soon the E'truck" is brought
along. The above eatables are not bad to take
at this time, and wood makes very comfortable
fires.
P. S.-If any should offer us money, we
would not insult them by refusing it. Money
will bring all the neeessaries, convenienoes anl
delacies Of life.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

SHOOTING MATcH-The Beacon publishes
the challenge for a shooting match, which ap-
peared in the Times of the I'd inst, and makes
the following suggestiO:
preliminary to the acceptance of the above
challenge, we think a committee of three should
be appointed by each side to arrange the terms
and conditions of the match, should those nam
ed by the Charles county gentlemen not be &C
cepted, and Col. E. I. Plowden, Edward Wells
and Duncan M. Turner are suggested to repre-
sent St. Mary's."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

New PosT OFF1cE.-The Post Master Gener-
al has established new post office at Gallant
Green, in this county, and appointed Mr.. John
r. Waters post master. It will receive supplies
from Horse Head, in Prince Georges county.
The establishment of this office will be great
convenience to our friends in Charles, as there
was no office on that road before between Horse
Head and Charlotte Hall.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

The REV DANIEL DowNEY, OF STAUNToN,
VA.-This clergyman, Of the Catholic church,
during last month, was sentenced to eight years
Incarceration in the Virginia penitentiary, on a
charge of having shot and killed in an alterca-
ton man who had seduced and refused to
marry a servant girl in Downey's employment.
Since the trial and the hearing of the evidence,
it is said that popular sympathy has been in
favor of the accused, SO as to consider the SEN
tence highly severe. We see by the Stanton
papers that new trial has been granted Mr.
Downey, by Judge Thompson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
WILLIAM B. RICHARDS, JR.,
DEALER IN

French Bonnets, Flats, Gypsies, Flowers,
AND MILLINERY GOODS GENERALLY.
Also, american Made Ribbons, Dress
Trimmings,
LACES AND EDGING;
FRENCH Work, FANCY WORKING MATERIALS.
Combs, Brushes, Perfumeries,
Sewing Materials,
Hosiery, Mits, Fans, Work Boxes,
Writing Desks,
AND FANCY GOODS GENERALLY,
No. ITO King street, Alexandria, va.
sI%BoNNETs made to- order. Orders filled
punctuay and satisfaction invariably guaranteed.
NH 4-1y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

of the revenue cutter McLelland, who was run
away with by the filibuster schooner Susan, ar
rived here this morning, on board of the bark
Oregon. He left the Susan when ESQ miles out
bound to Greytown. Capt. Maury sent Lieut.
White on board the Oregon on Thursday last.
Lieut.. White states that when aware that the
schooner Susan was under way he ordered the
anchor to be dropped but the men turned a
deaf ear to him, paying no attention to his Or
ders.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
The LANDING OF AFRICANS AT BRUNSWICK,

THE LANDING OF AFRICANS AT BRUNSWICK,
|GA-Sorannah, Dec. 13.-The Republican of
this morning says that the bark Wanderer posi-
lively landed a cargo of Africans near Bruins
wick. Joseph Ganabe, district attorney, arriv-
ed here on Saturday with three men believed to
be implicated in the affair named Juan Riestr,
N. A. Brown and Miguel Agnioi or Rejnet, hail
ing from New Orleans. Mr.. Ganabe refused
bail, the charge being piracy. The prisoners
were committed to jail, and the district attorney
is using every exertion to obtain evidence against
them. He has sent to Brunswick to elicit in
formation, and the examination will probably
take place Oh Thursday A steam-tug was dis
patched to Brunswick to tow the Wanderer to
Savannah, but the shipmaster aboard refused to
give her up.
1t is reported that Collector Darlen states that
the Wanderer has no appearance of having had
slaves on board.
The Republican says it is rumored that the
Africans were landed at Jekye Island, and that
a steamer left Savannah and took $50 of them
and conveyed them past Savannah to the river
plantations and scattered them through the
country. The cargo is supposed to have con-
sisted of $50 Africans. The Wanderer halls
from st. Helena, but is without regular papers.
We have no consul there, but she has informal
papers from native officials without seal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

IMPEACHMENT CAsE.-The House of Repre-
sentatives spent Saturday, Monday and Tuesday
in the further discussion ofthe proposition to i'm
peach Judge Watrous, ofTexas, for corruption in
office. From the tone Of the debate, as we'll as
what we learn otherwise, we presume the move
ment will fail
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
From the St. Mary's Beacon.
PIGEON SHOOTING.

There was Shooting Match at the Factory
on Thursday last, seven on side, the losing
side to foot the bill for treat'' and to pay the
cost Of the pigeons. Below will be found the
names of the several gentlemen engaged in the
match, the number of shots and the result:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
DI- 1t is argued by the New York Herald

1ss@It is argued by the New York Herald,
that in the complication of affairs that may be
brought about, by the difficulties in Mexico and
Central America, and in which France and
Spain will take parts antagonistic to the policy
of the United States, England, notwithstanding
her present position, will be forced to side with
our country. 1t says, ''the question of Mexico
threatens to be the grave of the Anglo-French
alliance. The entente cordiale cannot withstand
a collision with the American policy"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

SAD ExPIATIoN OF A FLIRTATIoN.-S Sarah
Coffman, daughter Of Mr.. Joseph Coffman, near
Columbia Furnace, in Shenandoah county, Va,
committed suicide on the Goth ult., by taking
half paper of arsenic. The cause of the act is
said to have been, that she unfortunately prom
ised two young men to marry them, and the
day for the celebration of the nuptials was fixed;
both lovers expecting to lead her to the altar at
the same time. She could not think of meeting
them both under such circumstances, and hence
the act of suicide.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

GoDEY's LADY's BooK-The January num-
Der of this magazine contains three steel engrav-
ings, one Of them colored sixty wood engrav-
ings; fifty-eight articles; one hundred pages
reading, and eleven full length figures of fash
ions. Persons intending to subscribe should
send on at once. For terms, &C., see advertise
ment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

RYpThe revenue of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for the month of November was $685.
15e 20, of which $347,717.87 was from the
main stem, and $35, AL from the Washington
branch. This shows an increase of $21,715
compared with the corresponding month of last
year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

BS%The National hstelige,acer estimated in
August last that the Government expenditures
for the fiscal year would be about sixty-fve or
seventy millions of dollars The Secretary of
the Treasury estimates them at a little upwards
of seventy-four millions.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

LARGE SALE OF PERSONAL PRoPERTY.-The
Marlboro Gazette Of the 9Th inst, says:-"The
sale Of the personal estate Of the late Capt John
Brookes, has been in progress at Mount Calvert,
in Prince Georges county, since Friday last,
and will be concluded to-day. A large amount
of property has been sold, among which was
fifty negroes. They sold at very high prices.
A prime servant, eighteen years old, brought
$3.50. Another sold for 1880. The ma
iority of the men sold at from s. 900 to 81 500.
Corn sold at from 1912 to $3.50 per barrel,
and as the sale was extensively advertised, a
large number of bidders were present"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

BssSenator Douglas left New Orleans on the
18th for New York, on his way to Washington
He was escorted to the steamer by the Mayor
and a large concourse of citizens. A salute of
one hundred guns was fired and great enthusi-
asm prevailed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

FROM WAsHTNGToN.-Wa Washington, Dec. II.
The recent intelligence from Nicaragua has pro-
duced much excitement here. While the board
ing of the steamship Washington by British
officers is discredited by gentlemen in high off
cial position, others believe it, regarding it as a
revival Of the right Of search, and threatening
the most serious complications.
The President will send to the Senate this
week confirmation of the appointment of Ger
the naval courts of inquiry.
Mr.. English will shortly introduce in the
House bill providing conditions for the future
admission of States into the Union.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

to $2,593,6Oo; in twenty years to Sc, 1926 800:
in thirty years to 1884. 62S; in forty years
to $45, 25O,838. No wonder, then, that the
Rothschilds have amassed such boundless wealth.
Baltimore american.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16
THE M
BALTIMORE, DECEMBER II,

BALTIMORE, DECEMBER II, 1858.
GRA1N.-IVhe at.-The offerings of all descrip,
tons were again limited this morning, amounting
to 1O0O0 bushels white and 500 bushels red Wheat
and prices several cts. lower, sales of white
being at lO5allS for ordinary to medium, 123a133
for fair to good, and l4Oa1F cents for prime to
choice-red sold at 12Oal22 per bushel.
Corn.-Of Corn 800 bushels white and l 500
bushels yellow offered, and white sold at 62a67 cts
and yellow 65a69 cts per bushe.
Oats.-Sales limited at ais cts. for Maryland
and Virginia.
Rye.-No Rye offered nor reported sold; prices
unaltercd.
From the American of Saturday last.l
ToBAcCo.-We are almost without transactions
in any descriptions, there being receipts of mo-
ment. Very limited sales of Maryland arc making
within the range Of our quotations, which arc as
follows, viz: $S.25a S 1915 for SUPERIOR and $S4a
$s6.75 for inferior. Nothing doing in Ohio and
Kentucky.
The inspections for the week are 4O2 hhds
Maryland, and "a hhds. Oho-total, 1926 hhds.
ALEXANDRIA, DECEMBER ID, 1858.
GRAIN.-Whcat.-Th offerings of wheat or
Change yesterday were light, and the market &C
tive sales of fair to good white at 100, 49, 122, 1885,
ferior red sold at 95al0O cts.
Corn-In the absence Of transactions to any ex-
tent quotations are omitted.
Rye.-There is good demand, and prices have
again advanced; sales yesterday at 10 cts.
Oats.-Oats are in brisk enquiry, with fair
ccipts, sales reported at 44a46 cts.
PoRK.-Receipts of dressed hogs moderate, and
market quiet-we continue to quote $S5,25a So, so
per 100 lbs
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

MORE LARGE TURNIPs.-We have received
from Judge Tubman three Turnips, respectively
measuring 29, 500, and $50 inches circumfer-
ence, and weighing y, 81, and III lbs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

ARRIVAL OF THE UNITED STATES STEAMER
NIAGARA Secenty-one Of the africans dead
The United States frigate Niagara, John S.
Chauncey, Esq, commander, arrived at New
York on Saturday from Africa. Capt. Chaun-
|cey left Monrovia on the 10th Of November
1t will be remembered that the Niagara was
despatched by the government with the recap
tured Africans. She left New York on the 18th
of September, and came to anchor at Charleston
on the 18th, where she received the recaptured
Africans and proceeded on the Dist for Monroe
via, touching at Porto Grande and Port Praya
for COAL water and medicine. On the 9Th of
November, the Niagara arrived at Monrovia,
and on the 9th landed all of the Africans that
had slrvivcd-2OO out of 271 that had been
taken on board at Charleston-secenty-o died
on the passage. On the same day sent ashore
the provisions, clothing and other stores that
had been furnished by the American Colonial
ton Society for the support and comfort of the
negroes
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

R@On the I'd inst, $4,000, with interest,
was paid to j. A. Washington, Esq, as the bal
ance due on the first instalment under the con-
tract for the sale of Mount Vernon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

EXCITING News FROM NIcARAGUA.-Th The
news from Nicaragua, by the steamer Washing
ton, which we publish this morning, is calcula-
ted to create some excitement. It will be seen
that certain officers of the British man of war
Leopard boarded the Washington outside of the
harbor OF San Juan and demanded to see her
passengers, on the ground that they suspected
them Of being filibusters. In connexion with
this subject, we copy the following, which came
from Washington on Saturday by telegraph, in
relation to Walkers ilibuster schooner Susan.
which recently sailed from Mobile
The President will view any interruption by
the English or French fleets of the schooner SUI
san, with filibusters on board for Central Ameri-
ca, as an exercise of force by European powers
for the regulation Of affairs in the central por-
lions of our continent; and the Union of this
morning indicates that such interference NAV
precipitate at any moment crisis in our foreign
relations, and terms pirates who sailed from
Mobile as our countrymen; and expresses the
opinion that immense reinforcements would rush
from our shores to rescue them. The British
and French ministers are much exercised by this
menace of the Presidents organ and there is
considerable excitement in diplomatic circles
generally. Great excitement is manifested to
hear from the Susan Our own vessels of war
are in pursuit of her. The ilibusters here are
In high glee.
BgWe recently noticed letter from Gen.
Cass, in reply to one from Mr.. A. Hart, presi-
dent of Hebrew congregation in Philadelphia,
asking our government to interfere in behalf of
the Mortara boy. Mr.. Hart subsequently wrote
another letter to Gen. Cass calling his attention
to the action of our government in 1910, during
MIR. Van Buren's administration, in relation to
the cruelties to the Jews in Damascus. To this
second letter of Mr.. Hart, General Cass responds,
that he can find no reason to change the views
he communicated in his first letter, which were
to the effect that the abduction of the Mortara
boy took place within the territories of an indie
pendent power, and without affecting the rights
of any American citizen-under such circum-
stances it was the settled policy of the United
States to abstain from all interference as they ex-
pect other nations to abstain from all interfer-
ence in the internal concerns of this country.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

R6]C Considerable progress has been made up
on the new Agricultural College, in Prince
Georges county, near Bladensburg. The roof
ing on the first wing is now in active hands.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

Information, it is stated, has been receiv-
ed by our Government, that the newly appoin-
ted Governor of Fernando Pc and dependencies,
off the coast of Africa, went there in man-of-
war, and declared the religion Of Spain the only
religion of the island, and threatened the imme-
date expulsion of our missionaries. The sub
ject has been brought to the attention Of the
State Department, and the necessary steps taken
in the matter. The Spanish Minister at Wash
ington disclaims all knowledge of the matter,
and is understood to have addressed his Govern
ment upon the subject.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-16

As this match resulted in tie it was pro-
posed that Messrs. Springer and Coad should
shoot it off. The following was the result:
Springer,
Coad,
There being no more birds, the second tic
could not be decided, and the question of supe-
riority is therefore still an ''open question"