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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
CONGRESS-.

Congress re-assembled on Monday In the
Senate Mr.. Pugh, of Ohio, introduced a, bill to
provide for the admission Of Kansas into the
Unioneas a State under the Constitution adopt
ed at Lecompton, November, 1857, with the
boundaries defined in the pacifcation bill of the
last Congress, and upon two fundamental con-
ditions. The first condition is, that the 7th ar
ticle of the constitution relative to slavery, shall
be submitted to separate and direct vote, eyes"
or 'tno," Of the qualified electors, on the 7th of
April, 1858, at which time the State officers,
the Legislature, and Congressman shall be chos-
en-. The returns of this election are to be made
to the Governor Of the Territory, instead of to
the President of the Convention, and the cleo
ton conducted in obedience to the laws in force
on the 7th' of November last.
The second fundamental condition is that the
constitution shall not be so construed as to lin
it or impair the right of the people, through
their Legislature, at any time, to call conven-
ton for the purpose Of altering amending, or
abolshing their form of government subject
only to the Constitution of the United States
The President is to be required to admit the
State by proclamation as soon as the election of
April 9TH shall have transpired. The ordinance
of the Lecompton convention, relative to the
grants Of public lands, is rejected, and, in its
stead, the usual articles Of compact are offered
to first Legislature of Kansas for acceptance Or
rejection, as in the case of other new States
The bill was read twice, and referred to the
Committee on Territories. ....,.
A discussion arose on resolution calling for
records IN cases recently acted upon by naval
courts of inquiry, but it was postponed to fu-
ture day, as the time had arrived for the consi-
deration Of the motion to print SO much of the
Presidents message as relates to Kansas on
which Mr.. Brown had the floor He according
ly proceeded to the discussion of the questions
involved in hatproific subject, but, after speak
ing for few minutes, sudden indisposition COM
PEELED him to yield the floor, and the Senate
soon after adjourned.
In the House the subject of the seizure of Gen.
Walker was brought up by resolution report
ed by Mr.. Clingman, from the Committee on.
Foreign Affairs, calling upon the President for
information upon the subject. The course of
Com. Paulding was characterized by Mr.. Cling
man as an TACT of war;" The resolution was
amended and adopted. A resolution was also
adopted ENDURING of the President whether Nj
caragua had made complaint Of the action Of
Com Paulding. - u.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

SUPPOSED CASE OF SUSPENDED ANIMATION.
Last Tuesday, Mrs. Ruth Hill, wife of Captain
Merrill Hill, Of Rowley, Mass, complained of a
sudden and severe pain in her temples, and on
lying down Immediately expired The funeral
was appointed last Friday, but there being some
signs of animation, it was postponed till the
next day On Saturday the body was carried
to Bytown, where other members of the family
are buried, and the funeral services performed;
but as the body was still warm, and no signs of
decomposition appeared, it was not committed
to the grave, but was deposited in the vestry.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Jan. s, 1858.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 5, 1858.
FLouR.-We quote Baltimore ground family at
81 IS, and extra do. IS IS. Howard Street and
Ohio extra at IS 50aS6 90.
Wheat-The receipts of Grain were
light to-day. Receipts Of Wheat light. About
! 900 bushels offered on change to-day, and all
sold, fair to prime red at lO0al06 cts, and good
to prime white at l15al20 cts. We quote fair
white nominally at l06all0 cts. per bushel.
Corn.-The market was active, and the receipts
not equal to the demand. About 800 bushels
offered to day, and all sold, good to prime new
white at 53a55 cts, do. yellow at 55a57 cts.
Rye-Prlme Maryland Rye at 70 cts, and Penn
sylvania do. at II cts. per bushel.
Oats-Virginia Maryland at 30a32 cts, and
prime Pennsylvania Oats at 33a34 cts. per bushel.
From the American of Saturday last.]
ToBAcco.-There has been no business doneiin
hL--.s-.----ooar.-- rerripts trffifng and
holders seem quite disposed to hold them over un-
til spring. In the mean time shippers are desir-
Gus Of awaiting the issue of affairs in Europe,
where the Tobacco markets have suffered much
fuctuation from the disturbed condition of none
tary affairs. In this condition of the market we
omit quotations altogether.
The Inspections of the week are 50 hhds
Maryland. II hhds. Ohio and hhds. Kentucky
total AS hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

GOWN. B. RICHARDS, Jr.. dealer in French
Bonnets, Flats, Gypsies, Flowers and Millinery
Goods generally. Also, American Millinery, Rib
bons, Dress Trimmings, Buttons, Laces and Edg-
ing. French Work, Fancy Working Materials,
Combs, Brushes, Perfumeries, Sewing Materials,
Hosiery, Mitts, Fans, Work Boxes, Writing Desks,
and Fancy Goods generally,
No. 10 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
For the Times.

vi TIC lulCSs
PARSON. =
The term Parson is much more legitimate
than is commonly supposed. It is often used
by the ignorant and by cunning and malicious
enemies, as word of derogation and rerroach
to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
in England and America. "a Parson-(says
Blackstone) ecczesiR- one that hath
full possession Of all the rights of parochial
church. He is called Parson, because by his
1h and Fa IS himself body corpo
rate in order to protect and defend the rights of
the Church (which he personates) by perpetu-
al succession He is sometimes called the rec
tor or governor of the Church but the appella-
ton of Parson however it may be deprecated
by familiar, czoaonish and Understandable use) is
the most legal, most beneficial and most honor
able title that a parish priest can enjoy
Though we write Porsom differently Says Sell
don, in his liable Talk,') yet tbs but Person;
i. e., the individual Person set apart for the SER
vice Of such church; and tbs, in Latin, Per-
soma; and Personatus is Parsonage Indeed
with the canon lawyers Personatus is any dig
nifty or preferment in the Church."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
lost.

T OST on the road from Mr.. Aquila Turner's
IL to Pine Church or in it, on December 9th,
1857, small GOLD TOOTH-PICK with red
set; and on the Sd January, 1858, CAMEO
BREASTP1N with fox reaching after grapes
The finder of either or both of the above articles
will be suitably rewarded on returning them to
the owner at Mr.: A. Turner'S
ian z2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

The Hon. T. Holiday Hicks, the Governor
elect, was in Annapolis few days ago, in fine
health. The Annapolis Gazette says that Gov.
Ligon has very courteously offered to give up
the government house before the expiration of
his term Of Office, and Gov. Hicks has accepted
the offer, and will take up his actual residence
therein Immediately after his Inauguration. He
will be unable to bring his family to Annapolis
until spring on account of the sickness of seve-
raj members thereof, but the hospitality Of the
'White House on the Bay Shore" will not be
diminished on that account.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
WANTED.

\ GENTLEMAN of good education desires a
"a situation as Teacher IN a Primary School or
Private Family-the latter preferred. Good re-
commeudation given.
Also-A YOUNG LADY desires situation as
Governess. Has had several years. experience
in teaching the English branches. Address
MISS H. M. H.
at Mr.. Aqua Turner'S, Bryantown,
jan 7-2t. Charles County, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

The Baltimore Sun says - "The present
state of things we look upon as decidedly favor
able to an early resumption of specie payments
by our banks"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
A COLTS REVOLVER LOST.

F1NHE advertiser lost somewhere in Port Tobac-i
J. co five shooter Colts Revolver, upon the
handle of which are the initials ga. B. H.'' The
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
this office. jan 7-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

HOTEL CHANeEs.-Mr. P Davis, who for a
long time has been favorably known as Hotel
keeper in this ,place-frst of the Indian King"
and then Of the Farmers and Planters has
retired from the business since the 1st instant.
The first named Hotel is now occupied by Mr..
Henry R. Scott, formerly of Charlotte Hall and
Mr.. Zachariah V. Posey has taken the Farmers
and Planters. Persons stopping at either Of
these Hotels will doubtless find polite landlord,
attentive servants and excellent fare,
The "Union" will be conducted by its present
gentlemanly proprietor, Mr.. D. Middleton
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

Senator Sumner has recently written to init
mate friends in Boston, stating positively that
he does not intend resgning his seat in the
United States Senate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

On Monday, the 18th of January, there were
to have been two elections in Kansas, one the
election Of State officers, provided for by the Lee
compton Constitution, and the other on the a.
doption Of the Lecompton Constitution ordered
by the Territorial Legislature. At the latter
election the Lecompton Constitution to be sub
mitted to the people in three forms: first, Con-
stitution with slavery; second, Constitution with
out slavery; third, against the Constitution
Under the instructions Of the President tho Gov
and to use all the force at his command, if ne
cessary, to protect the polls, and secure a full
expression of opinion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

reported. The general news is unimportant-
The attempt to launch the Leviathan had been
abandoned for the present. The Emperor of
France had imposed a duty upon the importa-
ton of foreign brandies. The American sub
marine companies have abandoned the attempt
to raise the vessels sunk in the harbor Of Sevas-
topol.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
PAY THE B1LLs.-This is the season when,

PAY THE BuLs.-This is the season when,
by common custom, the credit system develops
itself almost universally, in the presentation of
bills. We cannot do better, in connection with
this interesting subject, and in view of the gen.
eral stringency of the times, than to advise all
who can do SO to pay such bills with utmost
promptness. There. SHOULD be at any time7as
little delay in these things as the nature Of the
case will admit Of The proper examination of
every account should be made, and upon ascer-
tanning it's accuracy, the best thing to be done
is to pay it. A bill presented at the time it is
expected is fully due, and the demand is then a
just one, according to the incest theory of the
credit system, and delay is unjust Bills are
expected on Or about the first Of January, and
if all would resolve to pay them at once, great
relief would be experienced in all the avenues
of trade. Indeed, we are confident that if every
man who can pay the bills presented to him at
this season would do SO the happiest effect would
follow. Try the experiment baltimore San.
MISUNDERSTANDING the notable personswho
died in the United States during 1867 were
William L. Marcy, late Secretary of State, Mr..
Dobbn, ex-Secretary of the Navy, Senators
Butler Bell and Rusk, Honorables Preston S.
Brooks, J ohm Barney, Andrew Stevenson, Frank
Hin Dexter, Louis McLane, Fl. L. Turney, Com
modores Newton, Parker and Smoot, Doctors
Kane and Scoresby, Arctic explorers Gliddon
and Leigh, Eastern travellers Lieut.. Strain, ex-
plorer Of the Darian isthmus; Andersen, the
Swedish traveller; Crawford and Ranch, the
sculptors; West and Ranney, the painter;
Brunshoff, the botanist, and Playfair. -
SLAVE H1RING.--The customary public hir-
ing. of slaves took place at Alexandria, Va, on
the lst inst The demand for servants was
greater. than the supply, consequently prices
were high. Men and boys ranged from $40 to
$780, Women from $40, to $780, Girls from
$50 to S35.
The Fredericksburg Neps says :-"Hiring is
dull--prices shade lower that last year
though we hear of men who bring $11O and
women $50
James P Donnelly, convicted of the murder
of Albert S. Moses, at the Sea View House, in
Shrewsbury, n. j., will be hung on Friday
next. .ar...-,.
Joseph Loefner, who committed the double
murder in Cincinnati last July, has been SEN
fenced to be hung on the 3Oth of April.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
ALEXANDRIA,, Va.

PIANOS AND MUsIc.-We learn that Horace
Waters, Of 1913 Broadway, N. Y, agent for the
sale Of many of the most celebrated makers Of
Pianos and Melodeons, is offering them at prices
which we advise all who desire to purchase to
avail themselves of. He is also selling bis large
and well-known Catalogue of Music at one-third
off from the regular prices, and will forward the
same free of postage. His offers to the trade,
teachers, and schools, are of the most favorable
character-all of which he will be able to fill to
the letter. for having wisely adopted the cash sys
tenn. The Horace Waters Pianos are known as
among the very best. We are enabled to speak
of those instruments with some degree of conf
dence, from personal knowledge Of their excel
lent tone and durable quality.-N. Y. Evangelist
INFLUENZA, AND COMMON COLD,
Like thieves in the silence of the night, have
carried many to the silent grave. They are caus-
ed by sudden check of perspiration, by which
the stomach is rendered inactive; and the lungs
become loaded with corrupted matter, which en-
tiers the blood, and disease is the result For all
colds, coughs, and chills, succeeded by heat, and
for all fevers of every form, hoarseness and raw
ness Of the throat, lungs and stomach, and for all
weakness and sickness Of every kind. from three
to five of these Pills on going to bed, for few
days, will be all that you require to restore you to
perfect health. 1t has been admitted and claimed
all over Europe, that there never "was medi-
cine, that,will extrpate all manner of disease
from the system, equal to DR.. Morses Indian
Root Pills ;" that the more you take them, the
stronger you grow. They are founded upon the
principle that the human body is subject to but
one disease, namely: corrupt humors. These
Pills not only cleanse the bowels, but also follow
the blood through every vein and artery, and so
purify it from all morbid and corrupt hqmors, that
disease Of every name is driven from the body.
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.
Females who value health should never De
without these Pills. 1t has been admitted by
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, and interesting appear
ance box Of these Pills is great medical
at certain periods. From one to three
should be taken every day until relief is obtained.
A few doses occasionally, when well, viii! keep
the system in healthy condition.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

I|The fourth Quarterly Meeting for Charles
Circuit will be held in Port Tobacco on the 2ad
and Oath Of January, 1858.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
ADMINIsTRATOR,s SALE.

n
DY virtue of order of the Orphans Court of
ID Charles County, the subscriber, as Admins
tratorsef William Ferguson, late of said county,
deceased, will offer at PUBLIC SALE, at his late
residence, on ,t ..v ~,
.MOND.AYtbe 1ftb day Of JANUARY neat, "a.
(f fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter,) por
ton of the personal property Of said deceased, con-
sisting of -
Farming Implements, Horses, Mules, Cat
tie, Corn, Fodder, Hay, &C. =,
and also some -=
LIKELY NEGROES of both sexes
TERMS OF SALE prescribed are-Cash for alt
sums under ten dollars, and upon all Of ten or over
a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security, bearing interest from tina
day of sale.
JOHN w. MITCHELL, Admir-
dec 24-ts Of VIM Ferguson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
EsT1MATE OF THE VALUE OF THE TOBACCO
S'' TRADE OF BALTIMORE IN 1887.

ESTIMATE OF THE VALUE OF THE TOBACCO
go TRADE OF BALTIMORE IN 1857:
We are indebted to the politeness Of Mr.. e..
0. Gorter, a gentleman well acquainted with
the trade, and largely engaged in shipping To-
bacco to Europe, for the following estimates
Of the value of Leaf Tobacco shipped from Bal
timore during the year just closed H.,
Maryland Tobacco, average value 800 per
lhogshead Of 900 pounds at $40.
Ohio Tobacco, average value 800 per hogs
head of $50 pounds at ss12.
Kentucky Tobacco, average value $3.50 per
hogshead of l400 pounds at $13. - -.
The general result of this estimate may be set
down as follows: go, ..g
$4,000 hhds. Md at 800 per hid, So, 420, 900
800 Ohio 80. I" 675, 900
1900 !" Ky. 1870 +" g 100000
''"'4 Total value, -; $4,275, 900
More accurately estimated, the crop of Mary.
land may be set down thus: az al /. =
Be, 900 hhds from the lower counties .rsx
Of Western Shore of Maryland,
average 900 lbs. at S1O-equal fiF
sH<to $50 per hid, 10 $s,24o,ooo
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 5. 1853.

ALEXANDRIA, Jan. ,, 1893.
GRAIN.-Very little Grain offering, and receipts
unusually light. Sales of small lots of white
Wheat at 100a 10 cts; red 5al0O cts No Corn
offered Very little demand for Rye and Oats.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
THE TIMES.
Thursday Morning, January Z, 1858.

The LEGISLATURE of this State met and
probably effected an organization yesterday
It is our design to furnish our readers with a
synopsis Of the proceedings Of this body during
its session which is expected to be an interest
ing one throughout. zes...
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

From EURoPE.-The steamship Niagara ar,
rived at Halifax on Saturday morning, and by
telegraph we have full and interesting synop-
sis of her news. Financial affairs were improv-
ing. Bullion was increasing in the Bank of
England, and the Bank of France had reduced
its rate of discount to six per cent. The COM
mercial troubles were however not entirely over.
Several additional and heavy failures in Eng
land are announced, and in the north of Europe
the crisis was still severely felt. At Hamburg
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07
From the Baltimore American.
TOBACCO TRADE.

During the whole of the year 1856 the de-
nnand for all kinds of leaf Tobacco which reach
the Baltimore market was extremely brisk, and
the year closed with very small stocks in the
hands of planters agents. The business in the
article, suspended by the close of navigation
both of the Chesapeake and the Western rivers,
opened with great activity as soon as receipts
began to appear in the Spring. The demand
continued throughout the whole of the year,
shippers taking all that reached the market; and
SO closely was the article bought up, that the
commission agents, who in former years had
frequently several thousand hogsheads on hand.
had at no time during the year as many hum
dred. The high prices which prevailed drew to
market almost the entire crop Of Maryland, and
by the beginning Of October every hogshead Of
the Ohio crop was sent in and sold. In Octo-
Der the suspension of the Banks and the diff
Guilty of negotiating foreign and domestic ex-
changes caused shippers to suspend in some
measure their purchases, and during November
and December the result of shipments to Eu-
rope proved SO disastrous that the demand fell
of almost entirely, and prices went. down, as
viii be seen by our subsequent remarks. The
year closes with a great unwilingness on the
part of shippers to operate except at considera-
bly, reduced rates, and as the stocks inthe hands
of agents are light, no great desire is evinced to
force sales. The crop of Maryland Tobacco to
come to market during the coming year is esti-
mated to be full average one, and the quality
isgenerally good. The crop of Ohio is also
known to be above the average of several years
past, while the quality, Judging from the few
lots which have already appeared, is very salts
factory. The year 1856 and 1857 have proved
highly remunerative to the growers Of Tobacco
both in Maryland and Ohio, the average prices
being fully double those of five or six years pre-
viouS. = F.seszT - = - -
Well informed persons estimate the growth OF
Tobacco in the United States in 1857 as fol-
lows:
Hhds.
Virginia and North Carolina, $4,000
Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, SC. $4,000
Maryland, " $1,000
Ohio, tg ;3s,;s., 1900
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

Joseph Loefner, who committed the double
murder in Cincinnati last July, has been SEN.
fenced to be hung on the 30th of April.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

DERCUSSION CAPS.-Eey's Central Fire s.
i WATERPROOF Gun Caps for sale by
oct GO VIM. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

James P. Donnelly, convicted of the murder
Of Albert S. Moses, at the Sea View House, in
n. j., will be hung on Friday
next
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

INSPECTIONS OF TOBACCO IN BALTIMORE IN
!, i. Ft,.j THE YEAR 1857: Hhds.
Amount remaining in the five State
Warehouses on the LIST January, 1857,
and on ship board III - 1854
Amountinspected during the year 1857,
viz: Maryland, .7. 37,978
Ohio, 1880
Kentucky and other sorts, 1865 =.
'..- - -------47 1853
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-07

nOMEsTfC C0TTON-A general assortment
H. of Domestic Cotton, for sale by "a
aug s C. w BARNES
DUCKWHEAT FL0UR.-A prime lot Of
ID fresh ground BQckwheat Flour, for sale by
dec WIN BOSWELL.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-03-18
New Meaning Old Words.

Suggesting-Advice given by servant 10
his employer.
Young mans best companion-he who
takes him hume when he cannot take him
self home.
Rights oflhe people-the exclusive privil-
eye OF grumblIng at every imaginary OPP
preston.
Oversight-to leave your old umbrella in
news room, and bring away new one.
Unfortunate man-one born with con-
science.
Abstinence man-One whe never tastes
spirits at home.
Relnorse-ths feelings Of pick pocket
caught in the act.
Ferocily-the impertinence Of your child.
A picturesque object--your neighbor's
house Oh fire.
Love-an ingredient very often used in
poetry.
erson Of regular habits one who is ear
ried 10 bed tipsy every night.
Home, sweet Home-a song.
Coward--one who considers circumsta tan
ces.