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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
HOWARD ASSOCIATE
PHILADELPHIA,
"A Re,aenoleuf Instit,,i


1870 "A Benerolent Institufion, established
.lOsIo. by special endowment, for the relief Of
the sick and distressed afflicted avib Viruleat and
Epidemic diseases, ..szl.,sft-
The Directors Of this well-known Institution. in
their Annual Report upon the treatment of Sexual
Diseases. fer the year ending January lst, 1858,
express the highest satisfaction with the success
which has attended the labors of the Consulting
Surgeon, in the cure Of Spermatorrhea, Seminal
Weakness, Impotence, GonorrhHa, elect, Syphilis,
TIE vice ofOnanism, or Seleabuse, sc ;, and order
a continuance Of the same plan, for the ensuing
year. II The Consulting Surgeon is authorised to
give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS, to all who
apply by letter, with description of their condi-
ton (age, occupation, habits of ife Sc, and in
cases of extreme poverty, to FURNISH $MEDl-
CINE FREE OF CHARGE. Some of the new
remedies and methods of treatment, discovered du-
ring the last year, are ofgreat value, -, ~
An admirable Report on Spermatorrhea. or
Seminal Weakness, the Vice of Onanism, Mastur-
baton, Sefabuse, and other diseases of the Sex
ual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon. will be sent
by mail I'm sealed letter enveiope), FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt Of two stamps for postage.
Other Reports and Tracts, the nature and treat
ment of Sexual diseases, Diet Sc, are constantly
being published for gratuitous distribution, and will
be sent to the afflicted. aofsci 4 49, .fTs:6@
Address, for Report or treatment, Dr. GEORGE
R. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard Asso-
citation, No. South Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
By order of the Directors,
,-sso g EZRA d: HEARTWEd,L, Pres't.
GEO. FATRcHrLD, Secay.s<F jan 2S-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
CHARLES FL. DRURY,
Corner Of Camden street and Light street ,charf,
BALTIMORE.

Corner Of Camden street and Light street wharf,
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment with
i i Foundry connected, for the making his own
- Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
- rctes Of AGRICULTURAL IN
szssss:as@ssA PLE.HE.N'1S IND CAS- TLA'GS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material.
The following list of PLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the. different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears. S. s. NJ, Chenoweth,
Wiley, eand f;lrrow. No. 0, Hill side, No. and
3 Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow.
with common Davis cast Observation-Disclosures or
wrought shear-Corn Cultlyators, plain and ex-
pandipg- do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
witt! double hoppcr-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter = Harrows IS superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Notwithstanding Horse Rakes-Cylindr-
cal straw Cutters, &c., &c. Horse Powers GRIST
MILLS, a very useful and saving article and COM
ing into general use. HORSE. POWER AND
THRESKLNG .hLaCHLh'ES, ofthese need not
say anything, as wherever they have been in use
any time, they are preferred to all others.
II C. Fl. D:will this year make smaller size Pow
er s; Thresher, price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 cash.) Persons in want of Implements made
ofthe best material, and put together in-the strong
est and best manner to answer the purpose for which
they are intended, are invited to call upon the sob
scriber. Ns'"f. ~ ''4 feb %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
"MAN1KNO1V.5T HYSEIF,"

An Invaluable Book for 25 Cents. ssEvery
Family should have Copy.''
DR. HUNTERS MEDICAL MANUAL AND
II HANDBOOK FOR THE AFFLICTED
Containing an outline ofthe origin, progress treat
ment and cure Of every form of disease contracted
by promiscuons sexual intercourse by sefabuse, or
by sexual excess with advice for their prevention,
written in a familiar style, avoiding all medcal
technicalities, and everything that would offend
the ear of decency. - az -.ss - s--- ssrig ~
3 testimony of the Professor Of Obstetrics in
&. Penn College, PHILADELPHIA HUNTERS
], MEDICAL JN.4JNU.4L.'-The author Of this
- work. unlike the majority of those who adver-
= tise to cure the diseases Of which it treats is a
% graduate of one of The best Colleges in the Unit
81 ed States. 1t affords me pleasure 10 recon-
- mend him to the unfortunate, or to the victim
= of malpractice, successful and experience
= ed practitioner, in whose honor and integrity
- they may place the greatest confidence.
5&s"& ~ - JOSEPH LoNGsHoRE, M. D.
- From A. Wood,rard. NJ d., of Penn. Unirersi-
- II f#kl r! fy, Philadelphia.
Y 1t gives rie pleasure to add my testimony to
n the professional ability of the Author of the
is.JNe1licaI .Manaal,p Numerous cases Of Dig
ease of Genital Organs, some of them of long
Asstand!ns, have come under my notice, in which
&C his skill has been manifest IN restoring to per
- feet health, in some instances where the patient
:. has been. considered, beyond medical aid. In
the treatment of seminal weakness, or disarrange-
ment of the functions produced by Selfabuse, or
Ercess of venery, do not know his superior inthe
profession l have been acquainted with the Au-
thor some thirty years, and deem it No more than
Justice to him as we'll as kindness to the unfortu-
nate victim of early indiscretion, to recommend
him as one, in whose professional skill and ntegri-
ty they may safely confde themselves all
s.-.g...s - ALFRED WOODWARD, nj. D.
One copy, securely enve!oped, will be forward
ed free of postage to any part ofthe United States
for IS cents or copies for Sl.00 s1Address
COSDEN & CO., Publishers, Box 1877, Philadel-
phia.
IEBeoksellers, Canvassers. and Box Agents
supplied on the mos. liberal terms.
Dec II. lS57-ly =.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

CHAIR AND FURNITURE
ESTABLISHMENT IN THE U. STATES
No 25 g. 81 North Gag st., near Fayet,e,
WHERE is kept always hand. or made to
w order, every style OF French Tete-a-teies, in
Plush, Hair, Cloth. or Brocatee.
French Full Stuff and Medallion Paror Arm
Chairs, in Plush Hair, Cloth or Brocatee.
French Full Stuff Carved Parlor Chairs, in sets,
with Plush, Hair, Cloth or Brocatelle.
Sofas; half French Spring Mahogany and Wal
nut Parlor Chairs, in Hair, Cloth or Plush.
Rocking Chairs-various designs in Hair. Cloth
and Plush.
Stuff Spring Lounges large assortment al
ways on hand, or any pattern made or covered with
any goods to order.
Chamber Suits-in Mahogany or Walnut, COM
plete, from S35 up.
Cane Chairs and Rocking do.-the largest as
sortment ready made in any one house in the
United States-from Sl2 dozen up.
Bar Room, Office and Dining Chairs, in Oak,
Walnut or Mahogany, with Cane, Wood or Stuff
ed Seats-an assortment embracing over so dozen.
Wood seat Chairs and Settees and Rockin g
Chairs-over 100 dozen. A. MATHIOT,
Nos rs and 81 North Gay ST., near Fayettee.
June IL, lS57-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
sxga ~ ~ 49, sq~s
']ppetry,
TO A DRUNKEN HUSBAND.


:, My husband, twas for thee left
Ny own, my happy home 80, q,
H.. For thee left my cottage bowers, - !. =
- r. i, With thee in joy to roam ;na~a1 aj2aees
t,te And where are all the holy vows, ~
ts:l The truth, the love, the trust, b = L. :
& That won my heart-all scattered now,
And trampled in the dust. s..s.
.4., loved thee with love untold,
sag. And when L stood beside
Thy noble form, I joyed to think
~, = I was thy chosen bride. @ -sf
: They told me ere / was thine own,
How sad my lot would be; .s=.3l.
! thought not of the future then
x,srs | only thought of thee. =. srsx ~ 4.
: / left my home, my happy home, 3 : =
A sunny-hearted thing, -.I-
Forgetting that my happiness tffIf.
A shadowing cloud might bring.
The sunny side Of life is gone,
rF''" = It's shadows only NINE @esz
-. And thorns are springing in my heart, :.
Where blossoms used to twine ~ = +.
rs I do not blame thee for the lot, - s.is.s.
/ only pray for thee, ~.
,,oa That thou nlays't from the tempter's powe,
70, joyful thought!) be free; -! -
That thou mays't bend above my grave,
- With penitence sincere, .... -, =. -
And for the broken hearted one :, -
a.. Let fall sober tear :. 800 .t.;t4 -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
MARYLAND

MARYLAND
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKS.
SAMUEL COTTINGHAM
MOULD call the attention of Farmers and
w Planters of Charles to his large stock OF
ness. He would name in part the following:
Ploughs in their variety, Cuiti-
vators, Harrows, Corn Shelters,
.,ssssI-gN Wheat Reapers and Mowers,
fsEssyss,sssAsssssS!az McCormick's, Rays and Man
news patents, and has in store and for sale, Pei
toms Patent Internal Cleared Power, and also the
Cleared Thrasher, which supersedes the necessity
of the leather belt. These Machines are worthy
the attention ofthe farmer. There are three sizes
4, 6 and horse power.
The undersigned would also call the attention
of the farmer to a NEW HAY GUTTER, got
ten up by the subscriber the past winter cheap and
good and not liable to get out of order.
Plough and machine castings by the quantity
or single piece Garden and Field Seeds, Show
els, Forks. Ox-yokes, SCOTS Little Giant and
in advertisement
My mandatory is in full operation, which will
enable me to keep up first class stock of nipple.
ments not to be surpassed NY any similar establish
ment.
Repairing of all kinks done with neatness and
:... -- s.
Call and examine for yourselves before purchas-
ing elsewhere. .
SAMUEL COTTINGHAM,
(ForuerIy Cotiingham s. Johason.)
No. $50 Pratt Street Wharf, Baltimore, Nd
: April 2, l957-Iy
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
CHEAP FOR CASH.

T WILL SELL my entire stock Of DRY GOODS
i at cost for cash. These goods are all new, hav-
ing been purchased this year-amongst them may
be found general assortment of Ladies' Dress
Goods; also, Bleached and Brown Cottons, lot
of Wooden and Cotton Goods suitable for boys and
servants use, Bedticking and Counterpart Plaid,
white and red Flannel, Silk, Linen and Cotton
Handkerchiefs, Servants Shaws and Blankets,
Hats and Caps for Men and Boys, and variety Of
articles too tedious to mention.
sep 10 G. w. BARNES. Z
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
ROBERT J. EDELEN.
PERUVIAN GUANO.

THE undersigned are now receiving the cargo
Il of ship Zephyr, direct from the CH1NcHA Is
LANDS, and are hourly expecting the arrival Of
ships CASTELAR, and John E. Thaycr, from which
they are prepared to furnish their customers with
No Pcruvian Guano,
at the lowest market rates. Each cargo of Guano
is analysed by DR.. Il. H. Stabler. and put up in
stout bagging, stamped with the Government brand.
Deliveries will be made either from the ship in
Alexandra or at our depot in Georgetown
FOWLE & co.
Alexandria Sep 3, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
NOTICE.

i WOULD again give notice to all persons in
debted to me for the purchase Of goods or other.
wse to call immediately and settle ther accounts
by cash. Should this notice be again disregsrded
shall be compelled by the force of circumstances
to place those accounts in the hands OF an officer
ot the law Necessity compeis me to give this no.
tice, therefore hope it may not be dlsregarded BY
any one to whom it is addressed. .r-r
Sep. 10. 1857. e. w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
A CARD

T,HE undersigned wishes to inform the public
Il of Charles county that he will contract for the
BUILDING of HOUSES complete and deliver
the key. :, Enquire at Shoots Lumber Yard, Alex
andria. ---.------ JOB COSHON,
lie lift 81. r. aG Aa Alexandria. Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

rASSIMERE ELS and VESTINGS.-The atten-
" lion of gentlemen is particularly invited to
my stack Of Cassinleres and Vestings among which
may be found some of the newest and most desfa-
bile styles. 100000 YTE1 VIM BOSWELL.
dec3 1QA4 r Iktt 3@
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
.rHEAP GOODS-JUST RECEIVED
~ Fancy Dress Silks and Popins

rHEAP GOODS-JUsT RECEIVED
~ Fancy Dress Silks and Poplins
French Mouslines end Cashmeres
Figured and Plaid Mernoes
Plain and Grape Merinoes
English Merinoes and Persians
= Ducals and Syvanlas Stella Shawls and
Scarf Dusseldorf, Waterloo, Bay State. and
Watero!cit Blanket Shawis. of all styles and
qualities large stock Of Embroderies. together
with full assortment of all kinds Of Goods
adapted to the season, for Gentiemen's, BOYS.
Servants wear. Housekeeping Goods. &c.
Many Of these GOODS tave been bought at
a considerable reduction on early prices and
will be sold cheap: WINNERS s. co.
= Alexandria, Va.-Oct. %, 1851
II AIDES HDKFS.-Linen Cambria. hemmed
LIZ and bordered Handkerchief; mourning do
Also, very superior lot of French Undersleeves
and Collars of the latest styles. For sale by
ap2 NJ PADGETT & CO.
NM E invite the attention of our customers and
w the public to our fresh supply of GROCE-
RES; also, of choice WINES aud BRANDIES,
just received by S. M. PADGETT f. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

BOSTON, 4 NEW YORK PL.aNOES
AND .MELODEONS.
1EHHE Largest Assortment of Music Merchandise
Il in the United States Pianos from five diff.
terent Manufactures, IF eve'y variety Of style-from
those plain rosewood cases, for $780, to those of
the most elegant finish, for $1,000. No House in
the Union can come in competition for the number,
uarety and celebrity of its instruments, nor the er-
trenely loac price at ,chich they sold.
HORACE WATERS MODERN IMPROVED
PIANOS.
with or without iron frames, have, in their NEW
of tone equalling the grand, with the beauty and
durability of the square Piano. The Press and first
Music Masters have justly pronounced them equal
if not superior to any other make. They are guar
a9lteed to stand the action of eUery climate.
HORACE WATERS MELODEONS (tuned
the equal temperament, superior in each desirable
quality-sole agent for the sale of S. d. & H. w.
Smiths celebrated Melodeons-can also furnish
Melodeons of all other makers.-Prices from S45
to $l95 for two sets of reeds, $3.50; two banks of
keys, 5000; Organ pedal bass Melodeons, $275 and
$500.
MUSIC.-One of the largest and best catalogues
of Music now published sold at greatly reduced
prices Music sent to wherever ordered, postpaid.
Personal attention paid to all orders received by
mail. Secondhand Pianos taken in exchange for
new. Catalogues sent by mail. Great induce
ments offered to agents to sell the above A libe-
raj discount to dealers, teachers, seminaries and
clergymen.
Each Instrument guaranteed to give satisfaction,
or purchase-money refunded. SEcoND-HAND PA
NOS AT GREAT BARGAINS constantly in store; prices
from $50 to $40. Pianos tuned and repaired.
polished, boxed, and moved.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
00 0nO #. 5-s inch Pine Boards suitable
@O.VOV for Tobacco Hogsheads

10000 Is Tsbs ss f h"s. bssss' suitable
%. 900 SIS inch do for Misunderstanding
&c. 900 rs inch do for do
10000 White Pine Cuttings -
1900 do do select
10000 1-2 feet Garden Pallngs 80
$4,000 Laths 49, ssa srlssE
$50 900 Shingles !. 7sH@
10000 fl Hemiock Scantling
Also, supply of Tar and Lime 2 For sale by
iy 90 DAY & PADGEIT.
DLOWS s. CASTlNGS-We would cali tho
Il attention of Farmers to our large stock OF
Stocked Flows and Castings, consisting Of y.
Minor s. Horton Flows, Nos l 9 & 10 l-2 -
Sinclair s. Moore do Nos s. 9 Is
Davis do Nos 4 j
Hillside Pows-together with a general as.
sortment of Mould Boards, Points, Heels and
Screws, all Of which will be sold as low as they
can be purchased in the county or out Of it. =.
feb II DAY & PADGETT: .
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
B. B. 1ANcAsrER.s : E5s -s+F~a aJ.R. HERBERT
LANCASTER e & HERBERT.
TOBACCO AND PRODUCE ~,
COMMITS SION MERCHANTS.
No. 80 GRANT STREET.
z7 v..EE BALTIMORE

REFEnEscFs.-Johns Hopkins, Pres't Merchants
Bank; Trueman Cross, Cashier Commercial and
Farmers Bank; Geo. w. Howard & Co., 7Duer,
Norris & Co., r. Hickey & Bro, Penniman &
Bro, Whitney, Gushing & Comstock Baltimore.
au 2O-ly y: .=s%.s
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

VNMHROIDERlES-Sw and Cambria Edging
IL and Inserting te4 i .ts .gT9tf
Swiss and Cambria Collars . *
Swiss and Cambria Sleeve Strlps .-., Il
Chemisetts >.
Glmparo Collars, point Venice 49,,
Linen Cambria Hkfs. and the particular ats
tention OF ladies is invited to the above-all OF
which will be sold VERY Low, by y. -
an "a 49, ...ts 3g4f.f WIN BOSW ELL ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

nOTOMAC 'SHAD & HERRING.--Thes SUBJ
L scrber has for sale small lot OF Potomac
Shad and Herring. THOMAS FERRY,
oct % - Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25
CARRIAGE MANuFAt;;roRv.

-5 y tt7 -. - s E.<33 10 !
- cM4zk~sf eass7f x
t p .syt EST@T11yT-4-s.. Et tsfsf.s fa7Ha
VIE subscriber returns his sincere thanks Ia
I his friends and the public generally for the
patronage heretofore extended to him, and has the
pleasure to inform them that he has just finished
splendid assortment of ~
FASHIONABLE CARRLAGES.
Persons in want of CARRIAGES, will find, tito
tfer advantage to give call before purchasing.
ISSOld Carriages repaired at the shortest mo-
tice, or taken in exchange for new ones. 80 80.
80 NJ McDERMOTT,
No. 455 Penn'a Avenue,
Near Third Street.
Washington, Sep. 3, 1857.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

.aEE Boswell was one day complaining
that he was sometimes dull 80
ssa'. Yes, yes cried Lord Homes, Homer
sometime nods:p sos.
Boswell being too much elated with this,
my lord added
.,ossssIndeed, Sir. it is the only chance you
haze ofIresembling Homer" ,satisl sa@ ssfeii
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

NTEXICAN GlJANO.-.A A." and "a Mex
IYl lean Guano always on hand and for sale by
~" FOWLE s. Co, ~ -
NH 10 Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

TAa Ifishmany who had been talking
d 5mbig9ons terms, about The sudden death
st his paternal relative, was asked if he had
Eu6IJs very Ei0h.9 & III z Il. %.
.---:s,Eaith, mean that, like the United
Sites Bank. :he was suspended. d I'll
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

ENALL PRINTS-A lot Of new fall styles Of
IL Prints, for sale by VIM BOSWELL.
sen 10 ~.,f re - =, Sc
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-25

GUGAR-Crushed and Clarifed-for preserving
- purposes, Just received and for sale by
- sep lOoft e.ss sssi .ig"f VIM BOSWELL. +
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-12-23
ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH COMPILE
TED, AND MISSOURI UNITED
TO THE PHALANX OF


The undersigned have an agency for the sale Of
Land in the State of Missouri.
These Lands are situated in the counties OF
Washington, Franklin, Crawford, Oregon. Ripley
and others. and are among the most valuable in the
State. Lead, copper, and marble fields abound.
Pine and oak timber abundant. The tide of emf
grafton that has hitherto been arrested in Iowa
and Wisconsin, is row turnedto this beautiful and
fertile State.
We can sell these lands ut prices ranging from
one to three dollars per acre. according to location
and quality. Persons purchasing 900 acres or
more. pay one half cash, and the remainder OH
time. As these lands are being rapidly disposed Of,
all those who desire to purchase, would do well to
call Immediately, and examine maps and pri-
ces. Titles undoubted, and Warranty Deeds given.
Land Warrants located on reasonable terms, or
taken in payment for lands. Enquire Of
CHARLES WHITMORE, or
J. G. OSBORNE, Agents at Plymouth
Plymouth, Aug. &c i0tf.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-12-23
Elk PsL AN ALTON

~ T. 81 II "a "A Il L " ~
TO south 70
north for u sw for for half for quarter
undivided Of the
for of the
blank they same above them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-03-01

Too Coon TO BE Lpsr.-The following gooG
one from the Memphis Bulletin is too good tt
be lost
Vtngt Un.-We have friend--or, with tb,
emphasis of the inimitable Toodles. we hare 8
friend, who for the nonce we shall call "tbt
Major, though his right to the prefix is some.
what questionable. Now the Major has had
through life, one besetting sin, and that is an
unconquerable love of certain game of card.
known as rtngt an, which is the French for
twenty This well known game, a fat wife
and large family are about the only weak
nessss that can be laid to the Majors charge
How often he has been married the record
sayeth not, nor is it important Suffice it tba,
during over thirty odd years of the Major,
welded life, as his wealth increased and his
hairs became gray, one after another, in regu-
lar succession, his board was honored with the
presence OF miniature additions of himself
until the mum Der had reached twenty, when the
Major concluded things had gone far enough
and should be stopped. But they didn't, a:
the Major In due time found out, for be had
calculated without consulting his wife There
were indications of another bond of union and
well spring of happiness
The Major became nervous, for his nomen.
clature was exhausted. In bis desperation. be
nnaily declared that the coming heir to his
name and fortunes, whether boy or girl, should
be named Fingt IN. In vain the old woman
demonstrated. The Major was inexorabls
The new conner, being the twenty first should
wag his way through life with that appropriate
title. In the ante rooom the Major awaited
the announcement of the little strangers sex.
Ihe nurse appeared and, to the Majors hOr-
ror, whispered the terrible word-tuius
"Busted, by thunder" yelled the Major, ''tvi I.
didnt stand on ticenty,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-03-01

AN ENGLIsHxAN's VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA.
Dr. Mackay has given in his Transatlantic
Sketches an opinion upon the appearance of
Philadelphia, which does not at all please the
press of that city. Here it is:
!" Philadelphia, the second city of the Union.
with population of oOO, 600 souls, ia neither
attractive nor imposing. 1t stands pom level
with the waters of the Delaware, and does not
contain within its whole boundaries an emi.
nence one-third the height of Ludgate Hill.
1t contains very large number of churches
and chapels, but none Of them is distinguished
by architectural beauty of dome, tower OF
sPire The whole place is formal, mean, pre-.
else and unattractive, leaving no impression
upon the mind Of the traveller but that of a
weary sameness and provoking rectangularity
Except IN Chesnut street, (the centre of busi-
ness0 and Walnut street, (the fashionable
quarter) all the streets of the city are built on
the samc model. The same third-rate houses
of the kind which the Englishman sees in
Birmingham and Manchester-seem to rise on
every side, all of one color and of one shane :
all with green Venetian blinds on the upper,
and with white blinds on the lower stories; ali
equally prim, dull and respectable The foot
pavements are of the same color as the houses
neither drab nor red, but mixture of both .