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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

Crops IN PRINCE GEORGES CoUNTY.-There
can be no doubt now of the failure of the Tobac-
co Crop in this portion of Maryland. Truly,
the Planters and Farmers have been sorely OPP
pressed this year. An almost total failure Of
the Wheat Crop and but half prices for Tobac-
co. have contributed to produce state of de-
preston and sadness among them, which we
have scarcely ever witnessed before.
At least one-half of the growing crop consists
Of small underEng plants, which can never get
to the house, and the remaining portion is sickly
and spindling for the want of rain; We are
now in the midst of a severe drought, and nc
prospect of rain yet. The Corn Crop, too, Is
suffering severely and full crop cannot b. =
made. Our most experienced Planters THINK
that If is too late to look for much improvement
in Tobaceo-no matter how seasonable the Wea'
ther may become. Planters .Adoocate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
LARGE YOUNG MULES.
va
2hal,

YNHE subscriber will have for sale in Port To-
J. bacco, onthe l4th instant, lot of fine large
YOUNG MULES. JAMES H. SHREVE.
! Sep. g. lS5S-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
A FARM FOR SALE.

T WILL SELL. at Private Sale, my FARM
Il situated in Nanjemoy, containing Four Hun
dred Acres, more or less. The soil is productive
and adapted to all the staple crops-Wheat, Corn
and Tobacco. Improvements are all new.
Terms made to suit the purchaser.
sep 2-4t% JAMES F. GRAY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

ExTEMPoRE sSERMoNs.-Several of the Bish-
ops Of the Established Church in England are
urging on their clergy the.importance Of prac-
ticing extemporaneous preaching to reach the
hearts of the people,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
NOTICE.

THERE is vacancy at ST. Johns College, for
a Charles county, the occupant of which will
receive his Tuition, Room Rent, use of Public
Rooms, Library, Apparatus, Sc, free of COST
Applications to be made to
Rev. G. K NELSON, D. D., Principal
sep 2-3t ST. Johns College,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
TO THE PUBLIC.

VIE undersigned deems it duty to the Pub
= Tic, lone OF whose servants he is, as well az
to himself as citizen, to state, that the charges
made against him, his assistants and EMPLOYEES
with regard to charging or receiving compensa.
ton from any individual as an inducementto oper
or inspect his Tobacco, and that they have been
remiss or negectful in the discharge of their du-
tles-that such charges, by whomsoever made
are false and slanderous. Hereto is annexed a
comparative statement of work done in my
Warehouse, for the first quarter I have been in
office, with the same number Of scre,cs that was
employed in the corresponding quarter in 1854,
when my predecessor took possession of No l
Tobacco Warehouse -
Number Of Hhds Inspected.
LIST August, 1858, 1880
ISL May, 1858, 1896
Number inspected this quarter, 5,454
LIST August, 1854, $685.
LIST May, 1854, 1881
Number insp. this quarter, --4,4O4
In favor of the present Inspector, 1850
In making this comparison, by no means in
tend to disparage the working under the late
Inspector. I have no doubt he did his duty
and probably got abused for so doing; but to
shew that myself and employees have not been
idle or direlict to duty and have done as well as
other Inspectors. And if any hand or hands in
nay employ has or have received any money
from planters or others for inspecting Tobacco,
It is without my consent Or knowledge, and con-
5rary to my express commands and orders.
JOSEPH r. HUNT,
Inspector Warehouse No. l.
September 2, ls5S-1t
Marlboro Gazette please insert tme.]
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
In the Circuit Court for Charles County
sitting as Court of Equity

MAY TERM, 1858.
EnRDERED, that the sales made and reported by
" Hezekiah Brawner, Trustee forthe sale of the
real estate of Eugene Hyland Brawner, infant
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary there
of be shown on or before the first Monday of Oc-
tober next; provided copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed in Charles Coun-
ty, once in each of three successive weeks. before
the said first Monday of October.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$4,000. PETER w. GRAIN.
True copy-Test:
JOSEPH H. CooKsEY, Clerk
sep 9. Of G. G. for Charles County.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
THE M
BALTIMORE, AUGUST 81. 1858

BALTIMORE, AUGUST 81, 1858.
GRAIN.-Wr heat.-The offerings of Wheat this
morning amounted to "a, 900 bushels whitesand
5000 bushels red, and with a steady good demand
sales were at about Saturdays prices those of white
being at 120a125 cts. for ordinary to fair
cts for good to prince and 145al5O cts for choice
lots suitable for family fourthe red sold at 120a
l25 cts for fair to good, and lot of 600 bushels
Zimmerman sold at 100 cts. per bushel
Corm.-Of Corn, only 1920 bushels white and :
100 bushels yellow offered and white sold at 75a7S
cts tor common, and lsaoo cts for good to prime,
and the yellow at 04aS7 cts.
Rye.-sales of prime Maryland at 70a73 cts.
Oots.-Sales Of Maryland at 41a43 cts.
[From the American of Saturday last1
ToBAcco.-The market this week has been quite
active for Maryland and Ohio, shippers showing
disposition to take all lots obtainable at what hey
consider reasonable rates. Several vessels are TAX
ing IN Tobacco for Europe, and the desire is to fill
them as soon as possible. The prices of Maryland
Tobacco are fully supported, occasional desirable
parcels bringing, usual, triding advance, and
we therefore continue last weeks quotations, viz
Inferior to good Maryland crop at $s375a $3.50,
and superior quality do. at $Sa $1,000. The de
mand for Bay Tobacco is fair, and continue to
quote Tips, $4.50a $3.50; seconds SIS .50a ST !;
spangled, STA S IL, and fine yellow, Ss12a s. 16-
Ohio Tobacco continues in good demand, and sells
as fast inspected.
The inspections for the week are 1853 hhds.
Maryland, 552 hhds. Ohio, and Is hhds. Kentucky,
and hhds. Virginia-total 2,137 hhds.
ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST 81, 1885,.
GRAIN.-Wheat.-Th offerings On Change yes
terday were large, but the market inactive
Sales of fair to good white made at $50, 1872,
1873 and 1876 cts; red 100, 1875 and l26 cts There
were few samples or prime white on the market,
but we heard of no sales-l40 cts. was demanded.
There sales of old red, inferior quality at 30
cts, and good deal of new white and red, very
inferior at 100a115 cts
Corn.-The demand for Corn is less active, while
the supply continues fair Prices though unchang
ed have declining tendency. We note sales of
white and mixed at 10, 70 and 80 cts.
Rye is in fair request, but prices have declined,
and sales were reported at 70a75 cts, the latter
price for prime. --..z1-s
Oats.-Sales of inferior new at s. cts; prime may
be quoted at 10 cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

; DRoueHT.-The st. Maays Beacon says, the
drought continues. No rain nor any prospect
Of ii. For the past two weeks the weather has
been unusually cold for the season, and very
dry. An early Fall is anticipated. The pres
emit condition Of the corn and tobacco crops, and
the slight prospect of an amendment hereafter
are enough to turn men pale in the face.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

Nerve refer. our readers to the advertise
nlent Of Mr.. JOHN Z. CREIGHToN, Alexandra,
dealer in Hardware, Cutlery, Farming Imple-
mrnts. Mechanics Tools, Housekeeping articles
&c. Mr.. T. is business man whom we take
pleasure in recommending for honesty and fail
. dealing. z sss's' IS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

H9A number of colored men of San Fran
cisco addressed letter some months ago, to
certain officials of New Granada, asking about
the inducements offered by that country to col
ored immigrants. A letter has been received in
reply from Gen. Bosques, in which he tells them
to. come on, and says a darkey has the same po-
litical and social rights as a white man in that
latitude.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

MARYLAND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
The corner stone of this institution was laid on
Tuesday of last week by Charles B. Calvert,
Esq. in presence Of the trustees and number
of ladies and gentlemen The southern wing
of the building is first to be erected.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST!
UMBER YARD,
On Union Street, foot of Queen Street.
TOR sale every description ofLUMBER, also.
II White ASH Red Ash and Cumberland COAL.
Oak and Pine Wood taken in exchange for Lum-
Der at market price. U. w. BARKER,
August IL, le56-4m. Alexandra, Va.
Urine HERRING-5O bbls. Prime Eastern
Il Herring, Just received and for sale by
les S. nj. PADGETT s. co,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

RYThe Annual Agricultural and Cattle Fair
for Montgomery county, will be held Rock
vile on the 9th and 10th of September The
address will be delivered by Robert Guild, Esq,
of Georgetown, d. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
FOR SALE.
JAMES C. NEVETT.

JAWEO u. NEvElI.
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.,
nEALER IN FERTILIZERS of every des-
H. cription, has constantly FOR sale
No. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO,
CALIFORNIA GUANO,
COLUMBIAN GUANO,
NAVASSA GUANO,
White and Brown MEXICAN GuANQ..
PULVERIZED BONES,
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
DE BURG EXCELSIOR.
All of the above Fertilizers are warranted to be
of the best quality, and will be sold at the lowest
prices. au 96-tlO
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

THE PUBLIC DEBT.-The following figures,
taken from the Philadelphia Inquirer, show the
amount of the National liabilities at different
periods, since the foundation of the Federal Con-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

p1-The well-known temperance lecturer,
John H. w. Hawkins, died of cholera morbus
lately, at the residence of son, in Parkersburg,
Pennsylvania, at the age of sixty years. Mr..
Hawkins, it will be remembered, many years
ago, with number of companions in Baltimore
quite suddenly reformed his drinking habits
and commenced a crusade against rum-drink-
ing. This was the commencement of the Wash.
ingtonian movement
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION The National
htelzgencer; learns that the able and gallant Of
Efcer Commodore Shubrick has been selected by
the Navy Department to command the expedi-
ton to Paraguay, and will proceed to his station
in the Sabine frigate, now ready for sea at New
York. Commodore S. will have a squadron Of
twelve or fourteen vessels under his command
with considerable force of marines
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
FOR RENT,
FOR SALE
NOTICE..

NOi ICE.
Y1HE ACCOUNTS and NOTES, due to John
4 La Touche, have been placed in the hands
of the undersigned for collection. If not paid by
the lst of November next, legal process will be
issued upon all said Accounts and Notes.
F. STONE,
aug 26-3t Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

Year. Debt
17s9-Funded after revolution, $75, 40
1872 Outstanding on eve of war, 45,2o9, 738
1816-After second war, 127, 1884, 1884
1835-Twenty years reduction, 1858
1852-After Mexican war, &C., 76065,216
1857-FiYe years reduction, %, 165, 154
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

The CAMP MEETING.-We understand that
the Camp Meeting near Troy, was the largest
ever heldin this county. There were about fifty
tents on the ground. The religious exercises
were highly interesting throughout and some
twenty persons protested conversion. The num-
Der of ministers present was fourteen.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
LEONARDTOWN, (MD.)
JOCK Ely CT UB RACES,

sso,a.s
TINE Races over the Leonardtown Course will
4 commence on WEDNESDAY, the Ord of
November, 1858, and continue three days.
FIRST day. "wednesday, the Sd of November,)
: Sweepstakes for three yrs. old, 500 entrance,
half forfeit, mile heats.
Same, day, Jockey Club purse $500. two mile
heats.
Second day, [Thursday,) Sweepstakes for all ages,
p. p, $50 entrance. two mile heats.
Same day, Jockey Club purse $50. mile heats.
Third day, (Frday,) Sweepstakes for two year
ODDS. 500 subscription. $50 forfeit. one mile.
Same day, Jockey Club purse 5000, mile heats,
best in 5.
The above Stakes will close the 18th of Sep
TENDER, and all parties desiring to enter must send
in their-nomlnations with the amount of forfeits
or good security for the same, to the Secretary.
JOHN A. CAVALIER.
Secretary.
I%The above Stakes and Purses confined
to horses which have been owned for six months,
previous to the races in the Sixth Congressional
district. J. A. q.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

a SLAVE VESSEL CAPTURED The q. S. ship
Dolphin, captured on the 2lst ult., off the north
coast of Cuba, a SLAYER with 518 negroes from
the coast of Africa.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

q SLAVE SrAMpEDE.-The Annapolis Re-
publican says: ssTen valuable slaves belonging
to Col. George w. Hughes, z1of West River, il
this county, left his farm in a body on Tuesday
morning last At Queen Anne's, about ten
miles from Col Hughes, two Of them, who went
there to get something to eat, were captured by
Mr. Thomas B. Alveyand Mr.. Richard 81. Har-
wood The rest. of the negroes who were short
distance of, waiting their return, suspecting
from their long absence that they had been ar
rested, started in pursuit and coming upon them,
at once with bold rushreleased their two COM
rades. A desperate fight occurred and two Of
the negro men were, we learn, dangerously
wounded, and left upon the field Of battle
This seemed to frighten and deter the negroes,
because they as speedily as possible returned
home to their master. The two wounded were
sent for and properly cared for"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02

NEWS FROM EUROPE BY THE TELEGRAPH
We have the first practical results of the sub
Atlantic telegraph in the subjoined dispatches
which appeared in the city papers of Thursda,
and Friday last. It will be seen that the new
i is highly important asst states that peace ha
been concluded with China by France and Eng
land, and that the East Indian revolution is vir.
tually at an end. The dispatches are direct
from London and were only a few hours in
reaching Baltimore.
[By the Atlantic Telegraph Cable1
Naleadia, August pa treaty of peace has
been concluded with China. England and
France are indemnifed
/ Bombay dates to 10Th July announce that the
mutiny is being rapidly quelled.
Tuesdays London papers contain long and
interesting report by Bright, the Company S en-
ginee1 on the subject of the Atlantic Telegraph.
The Asia leaves on Saturday.
London VIA Valentia, August 27.-Mornine.
The Emperor of France viii return to Paris to-
morrow
The King of Prussia is too sick to visit Queen
Victoria. Her Majesty will return home on
Monday.
By the treaty recently concluded with China
by France and England, the empire is open to
the trade of all nations, the Christian religion
allowed, and the foreign diplomatic agents are
to be admitted. Full indemnity is to be made
to England and France on account of the war.
No mention is made of the United States.
St. Petersburg dates to the 21st of August
have been received. The announcement Of
peace with China gave satisfaction to the Empe-
ror and Court
Dates from Alexandra to the 9th of August.
The steamer Madras arrived at Suez on the It'll,
with Bombay dates to the 9th of July.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-09-02
PimDIes and BIOtches

Sales of inferior new at IS cts; prime may
d at 10 cts.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-27
THE SGoRSEOss EsEEEATEgs:

NLOTHING EMpORIUM-WE BEG leave
- to inform our friends and the public in GEN
cral that we have received from the Eastern cit
les a large n well selected stock Of goods
containing Spring aud Summer CLOTHING of
all kinds and quality for men and boys Also
a fine and large stock of Cloths, Cassimeres,
Tweeds, Trimmings, &c. &c. Handk kcrchiefs.
Stocks, Cravats, Iatssof all kinds and descrip-
sion, Umbcrellas and Suspcnders, Clothing made
TO order at the shortest notice Please call and
us before you make a purchase anywhere
else, we can guarantee that we will not be beat
in quality and low prices by any establishment
in the State. Terms Cash or Country Produce
EVANS & HUGHES
Ebcnsburg, April IS 1868.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-27
4atistrllnncous.

XoN'T RuN-There is, not thousand
miles from Indianapolis, very consequen-
tial LAWYER by the name of Snitb, and what
ever may be the value of his opinions IN ta'O,
his opinion of himself is certainly a very en-
Iarged and comprehensive one. His exceed
lug good nature makes amends, Ill q great
measure, for this foible of his, and he is
lreat favorite among the members of the bar.
Smith visited Washington, just ns other
great men have done, and Smith was intro
duced to Mr. Buchanan. On his return his
friends gathered about him, and he related
to them the following incident. Said he
| received an earnest invitation from the
President to call upon him as soon as he
learned I was in the city. did 50, of course.
When I arrived at the White House the
President was in consultation with the Cabi-
net; but the moment he received my name
be dismissed the Cabinet. and invited me in.
We had long aud confidential conversation
in reference to public affairs; and [ gave him
my advise in relation to the Kansas difficult
sy. He was very much affected as be spoke
Of the trials and Responsibilities of man III
his position; and when had bid him fare
we'll. he held my hand for some time affec-
tionately in bis, and said, Friend Smith. as
you value your personal happiness ard peace
never do you accept the nomination for the
presidcncy.' And on tie impulse Of tie mo-
ment ItoId him tr0i,id not !"
1t is said that, on sober second thought,
he regretted his impuIsive promise. But he |
IS man OF word, and future conventions will
only waste time in nominating him. He ,con't
uccept.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-27

ES- A Railroad to Europe is projected by
one Levi Davis, of Ridgeway, Orleans couu-
,y, New York, (we give name and residence
in full. that he may not be for gotten when
the thing is done y addressing the New York
Tribune. In answer to the inquiry, what
next:" he says: Let America, England,
France and Russia form alliance aud copart-
ncrship; stop all wars, turn the same atten-
ton, means, men and money which those gov
ernmeats have expended to curse the world
for fifty years past, to the mighty aud enuo-
bling purpose of levelling the hills Of Scot
land, and the hills and mountains of the New
England States into q Railroad across the At
lartic, a direct line from some proper
point on the American coast to some other
proper point on England's coast, elevated at
1sast sixty feet above the level of the sea and
not less than mile wide on the top"
Said job would employ several wheelbar-
rows and considerable force Of laborers.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-27

A DROP OF WATER IN QUEER PL.cE.-
We were shown. while attending the annual
examination Of Union Academy, at Pleasant
Ridge, by Dr.. f. L. Bouchelle, one of the
mos. Interesting Geological curiosries we
ever saw or read of 1t consists of specimen
of rock of the primitive order of formation,
and of the wentedral order of crystalizatiou,
containing iu its center globule of water
movable and visible The water is, if there
be any truth IN geology, far more ancient
than the waters IN the food of Noah To
use the language of DR.. Beuchelle, sit IS
drop Of the waters that covered in darkness
tho face of the grca. deep. when the earth
was without form and void; in other words.
this little drop is portion of the first water
that was created during the first six DAYS of
Genesis. and became entanglcd among the
particles Of the rock during the act or process
OF crrystalization. The rock being primitive,
or tho first Of creation, the water must also
DC primitive" Any person wishing to see
this geological wonder. can DO SO by calling
oil the Doctor.-EutaO (4fa.) OJsercer.