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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

YELLOW FEvER.-There has been 4 ,429 yell
low fever deaths in New Orleans this season,
and 236 in Galveston, Texas. The disease still
prevails at Vicksburg, Miss, and the Mayor eau
lions strangers to keep away for the present.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

B9A Virginia gentleman purposes to do
nate $4,000 for the erection of an Agricultural
College in the vicinity of the University Of Vir-
ginia on conditions that the farmers of the State
will render the donation available for the pur-
pose, by contributing an additional sum Of $780,
0OO
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04
FOR SALE.

\ YOUNG HORSE and NEW BUGGY,
n which will be sold low, as the owner has no
use for them. Enquire at the 'Times" office.
nov 2-3t* ltg@ t.-t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

New PATENTs.-The Messrs Winans of
Baltimore, have obtained patents this week for
their new and improved steamer, which is now
one of the wonders of the age. Four patents
were issued the first, for improvement in hulls
of steam vessels a second for improvement in
steam vessels third for improvement in the
construction of ocean steamers and a fourth,
for improvement in the connection Of steam en-
gines with propellers Of steam vesses.-WasA-
inQton States
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

Beg1 The National hstezligencer discusses the
question .sWhat shall we do with Mexico; p and
comes to the conclusion that we had better let
Mexico alone!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

BWAn authentic exposition of the policy of
the United States towards Central America APP
pears in the Washington U1aion in reply to
very confident assumptions of the London Ne,os.
This policy is, in word 'tnot to acquire Cen
trail America, or any part Of it, but to open the
Isthmus routes and to have them free to all the
world
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

According to some Of the British jour
nails, the condition of large portion Of the Eng
lish laborers is truly deplorable. They can with
great difficulty earn the means of subsistence
while their social comforts are few and far be-
tween. Various efforts have been made to pro-
duce change, but thus far with little success
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

SHAREHOLDERS CONVENTION. ~ Yesterday, a
convention Of the Shareholders and others of
the Eastern Shore of this Stata l
in Cambridge. All the counties except Cecil
have elected delegates. The Cambridge Herald,
in an article on the subject, says -
Everybody on the Shore, and, in fact, in the
State, is interested in this move, which is to a.
dept some plan for the better securing of slave
property in this section, as well as in the State
The whole State of Maryland is overrun with
aboltionists- particularly this Shore, as recent
developments have proven. There are a great
many in Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester
counties, in Disguise who are constantly persuad-
ing our slaves away, and providing means for
their escape. We were told by a gentleman
from Somerset, a few days ago, that there were
so many abolitionists in that county, it is al
most impossible to secure a runaway in that
community without having him taken away
from you. E
The Cecil Democrat says:
ssCecil will not be represented, as her citizens
seem not to be sufficiently interested to call a
county meeting for the purpose of sending dele
gates" e cs ii
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04


The LEGISLATURE OF ILLINoIs.-D0ugzas
and Lincoln.-The contest in Illinois excites
very great interest throughout the country
The election came off on Tuesday. The follow
ing statement is from the Baltimore Sam of that
day:
The great point involved in the result of the
Illinois election to-day is the political complex
ion of the Legislature, particularly the State
Senate, which is composed of rs members.-
Their term is four years, and thirteen of those
already elected have two years longer to serve.
OF these, eight are Democrats, four Republicans
and one American. The latter, it is said, will
vote for Lincoln, and act with the Republicans.
Of the eight Democrats, it is claimed that all
will not vote for Douglas, but that cannot be re-
lied on. They are, however, said to be sure a
gainst Lincoln. Ts
The twelve districts in which Senators are to
be chosen to-day are now represented by six Re-
lpublicans, five Democrats and Que American.
The latter Senator is a cadidate for reelection
and is supported by the Republican friends Of
Lincoln. Without any change the new State
Senate would accordingly stand as follows:
~ fEE1e YlEats'ftI Lincoln DOuolas
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

RYeThe Fall Term of the Circuit Court for
Prince Georges county commenced on Monday
last. The Advocate says, that the trial docket
is about the usual size, but the appearance dock
ct has somewhat increased, since the last term.
The only prominent criminal case on the dock
ct is that of VIM. T. Talbert, for the killing of
John A. Goldsborough.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

SLAVE EXCITEMENT IN CAROLINE COUNTY
At a meeting held at Denton to elect delegates
TO represent Caroline County in the Slavehold-
ers' Convention, the following resolutions were
adopted -. 5
Resolucd, That the State of Maryland has the
power to protect the slave property of her citi-
zens, and that she is bound to enact more strin-
gent laws for the protection of the same.
Resolued, That the Legislature at its next ses-
sion recommend and urge our Senators and Re-
representatives. in Congress to use their best efforts
to3procure rigid enforcement Of the fugitive
slave law
ResolUed That the interest of the Shore de-
mands that all letters passing through the mails
to celored persons should be read before being
delivered to them.
Resolued, That it is not good policy to manu-
NIT slaves, as it neither betters the condition OF
master or slave, but makes both worse.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

g"The National hate7ligencer in an interest
ing article on the earlier legislation of our coun
try, mentions the fact that the United States
Senate, for the first five years of its existence,
sat with closed doors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04
PUBLIC SALE.

PUBLIC SALE.
r WILL SELL at Public Auction, at my resi-.
i dence, on
Tuesday the 23d day of November inst.>
if fair. if not, the next fair day thereafter all
my personal property, consisting of .z1
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Fasmsssg
Utensils, Horses, 10 head Of Cattle.
Sheep, 60 head of Hogs, yoke
of Onen, about IS barrels of
Corn, and q quantity Of
Provender
TERMS OF sALE.-For all sums of and under
ten dollars cash, and for all suns above ten dol
lars credit of six months will be given, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security, bear
ing interest from the day of sale.
nov 4-3t
NOTICE..
H0HE attention of Farmers and Planters is called
Il to our stock of
Corn & Cob Crushers,
Agricultural Boilers,
Corn Shelters,
Cutting Boxes,
Sausage Cutters,
Plows. Harrews, &c., which we offer for sale on
the most reasonable terms. ~
ADDISON, WALLACE & CO.
No. 8, Union Street, Alexandra, Va.
nov 4
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04
TIE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, NOVEMBER 9, 1853.

BALTIMORE, NOVEMBER g 1858.
GRAIN:-Wheat.-The again-a good sup
ply OF Wheat at market, a large portion composed
OF lots left over from yesterday, the total offerings
amounting to some %, 900 bushels white and 900
bushels red-the demand was fair and prices of
white were steady, but prime was not quite so firm
as yesterday, sales being at 115a20 cts. for ordi-
nary grades, 125a135 cts for fair to good and l4O
l43 cts for prime to choice red sold at 115a2O cts
per bushel for fair to good.
Cmn.-Of Corn 1000 bushels offered, and old
white sold at 6Sa73 cts. do. at 61a62 cts. and
old yellow at 79aS1 cts per bushel.
Rye.-Sales of new Maryland at 6Sa7O cts
Oats.-Sales of prime Maryland at 42a44 cts.
From the American of Saturday last.]
ToBAcco.-There is still a moderately active de-
mand for Maryland Tobacco, but the better des-.
criptions seem to be more in favor this week.
Prices remain as before noted and the sales COM
prise the great bulk of the receipts. We quote S. ia
1915 for inferior to goodMaryland crop, and SIS
25a $1O75 for superior quality. The crop of Ohio
having been nearly quite all sent to market the
transactions this week comprise only about 60 hhds,
which clear the market. It is not likely that anv
large portion of the new crop of Ohio will come to
market this Fall or Winter, as the yield is short,
and holders will retain their stocks until Spring
The inspections for the week are 1918 hhds
Mary land, ID hhds. Ohio, and so bids. Kentucky
total. ,437 hhds. g
ALEXANDRIA, NOVEMBER 2, 1853. 4,
GRAIN.-Wheat-Ofe offerings on Change fair with
a light demand, and the market closed quiet Sales
reported of very poor white at l10al1S cts fair to
good do. at 100, 125, and 1877 cts. Sales of red in
ferior, at 100al1S cts; fair to good 100, 123 and
125 cts.
Cmn.-The demand fair, and quantity improv-
ing. Sales of white at 76 cts. by measure, and so
cts. by weight. Sales of yellow at 7SaS0 cts. as1
Rye.-Rye is in fair request, with sales at Is cts.
Oats.-No sales reported-qu quotations unchanged
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

The Republicans profess to be confident Of
holding their own, but admit that they have but
a slight chance of gaininga member except in
one district-the 11th In 1856 Buchanan re-
|ceived there barely majority of votes over
the combined opposition. Now the opposition
are completely united on John C. Bagby, while
the Democrats are divided between John P.
Richmond (Doug.) and VIM. Wagley dBuch.)
Should the Republicans gain this district they
will have a majority of one in the Senate, and
giving them the House, Lincoln will be sent to
the United States Senate. IF they lose the Sen
ate, but carry the House, there will probably be
no election Of .. S. Senator, as the Douglas men
WILL it is alleged refuse to go into joint conven-
ton, and thus defeat choice until another Lee
-gislatnre is returned by the people. Mr.. Doug
las present term in the O. S. Senate expires on
the 4th of March next
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

PREPARING TO REs1sr-An English officer
direct from Paraguay, it is stated in the N. Y.
Tribune, reports that Lopez is preparing efec-
tive modes of resistance and defence by build
ing Notifications and obstructing the navigation
of the river against the approach of the American
squadron. He has placed chains and booms a
cross, and proposes sinking light vessels in the
channel, in which event our expedition could
not ascend. Several Belgian and Hungarian
officers are engaged in directing operations.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-11-04

The. WINANs' STEAMER.-This novel steam
er continues to attract numerous visitors. The
american says The arrangement of the machi-
merry of the vessel is rapidly progressing. The
boilers and all the heavier portions are already
in place, and the principal work in this depart
ment now to be done is the making of connsc-
tons, placing Of pipes, &c. Already things be-
gin to have a finished appearance, and peep
below furnishes an Ineligible idea of show the
thing is to work." The cabin flooring and sides
of irony will soon be put in, and will essential
ly alter the aspect of the interior. Next week
the erection of the tower or lookout, amidships,
and of the smoke-pipes, will be commenced, and
the completion of these will give finish to the
outside appearance. The arrangements for the
ventilation of the interior of the vessel are very
efectual. A constant current of air will, be
kept passing through the cabins, thence under
the floors to the engine rooms, and there be dis
charged by the agency of the exhaust steam
It is thought the vessel will be prepared for her
first experimental trip in from four to six
weeks
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Poor Punch.

The London Punch is getting very much
diluted. Every new week makes it weaker.
1t seems to have lost its spirit--and what is
Punch without spirit. we should like to know!
1t still has it's Lemon. the original Mark never
having deserted his post of chief editor. but
all his juice. apparently, must have been
squeezed out long ago. Punch always should
be well stirred. but we never find anything
stirring about it in these days. We suspect
the spoon must have been lett in it, and rust
ed from disuse as we find great deal that is
spooney in it, 1t must be, moreover, a cheap
iron spoon, as Punch is now only distinguish
ed for very cheap irony. Punch is a mix
ture that, to be perfects, demands great
variety of opposing elements-spirit versus
water. acid versus sugar. &c. A few years
ago, the London Punch possessed all these
requisite ingredients. and "A number of others.
calculated to add to its delightful effect when
administered in proper doses. Now it is very
different The Lemon is dry; Thackeray-
who contributed much of the spce-devotes
himself to different things; other writers, OF
less fame. but who added greatly to the effect
of the compound have deserted; and not
long ago, unfortunate Jerrold. who impaired
to it all its substantial flavor. died. What
shall we do for fresh P0ichP They should get
a new hand at the bar.-Boston Courier.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-04

THE PREDICTION OF THE New YORK HERALD
Among the best signs and evidences that
the Democracy of New York will carry that
State at the coming elections is the prediction
of the New York Herald. in a late number,
that they will be badly beaten, and that
Morgan, Republican, will be chosen Cover
nor. For some years we have never known
the Herald right in any of its election
speculations. 1t always blunders, and
blunders egregiously. 1t predicted Fremont's
election in 1856 10y a large vote. 1t predicted
the election of Democratic Governor in
New York that year. 1t predicted Mayor
Woods election in 1857; and it predicted
that the Republican State ticket would be
chosen in New York last fail. In all OF these
opinions. il turned out a miserable blnnderer.
Ii has now become proverbial in New York
for the betting men TO take a contrary posi-
ton to the Herald, for they know that print
is on the losing side.--Gheinnoti Enquirer.
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pour,a. ard the vice President.

The letter Of Mr. BREcKExRIpGE TO the Hi
nois State Committee has been published. He
denies having expressed readiness to take
the stump in Illinois for DOUGLAS, but pro-
claims his preference for DoUGL.s over LIN
coin on the following considerations:
"That the Kansas question is practically
endpd-ihat Mr.. DOuGIAs. in recent speeches,
has explicitly declared his adherence to the
regular democratic party organiZation-that
he seems to he tire candidate of the Illinois
Democracy. and the most Formidable oppo-
nent in that State Of the republican party,
and that or one or more occasion durings his
public life h. has defended the union Of the
States and the rights Of tn" States, with hdei-
ity, courage and great ability
The Washington Union publishes the letter
entire. and in no very bland or pleasant hui
NOR remarks: 1T is a very bad man who is
not better than Mr. LINCOLN; and, of course,
IL is no great triumph for any one TO be pre-
ferred to him. Mr.. DOUGLAS has acted often
sively to the democratic party. aud has used
all his power to degrade and overthrow It,.
and that is lust what Mr.. LINCOLN has done.
He is preferred by the republicans simply be-
cause he has had. and perhaps has now, more
power to do mischief to the democracy than
LINCOLN; ard for the same reason there are
democrats who think the election of the latter
to the Senate the lesser evil. The truth az. the
problem is very strange and difficult TO sotre
Meanwhile we continue to feel serene indit-
ference To one who has been in the habit
of reading the fiery philipics which the Union
has been declaming against Mr.. DOUGLAS for
several months past. this comes with mild
ness. verv faintness that amounts almost 10
a swoon. Mr. BUCHANAN has the character
with some of his intimate friends of being
'.weak in the knees" or ''in the back" but
bis organ seems to have universal weak
ness. beginning with the head and pervading
it's entire system. A few weeks ago its eyes
were flashing fire, it's mouth foaming With
rage. and its body quivering with passion ev-
ery time the name of DOUGLAS entered Its
mind. but now how changedl 1t has received
a. paralytic We fancy the Unions ''serene
Indifference is of the same quality as that
produced by sea-sckness. The serenity
brings no comfort--and when one is most
serenely Indifferent he is apt to be most In
tensely miserable.
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ALABAMA U. S. sESAron.-onite a fierc'

ALABAMA u. S. SENATOR.-Quite fierce
war is now waging in our sister State across
the Chattahoochie, between the friends of
Gov. Fitzpatrick and Col. Yancey, upon the
respective claims of those gentlemen to the
office of u. s Senator. 1t is confined. of
course, to the family of the Harmonious,
though. while both are claimed as simon pure
and uuimpeachable Democrats, the Montgom-
cry Advertiser. in an article exhorting to har-
mony. coollv tells us "there is an essential
difference in their respective opinions of the
qreat national questions Ro,e 0gitatng the country
Can any better. evidence be presentedot the
utter corruption of the Democratic organiza-
ton, than this confession. How. in the name
of common honesty, can men who hold
essentially different opinions on the great national
questions Low agitating the country" be
found together in the same party unless the
union be corrupt and without the slightest
regard for principle and the best interests OF
the countryi And yet such is the present
Democratic party. in every State in the Union.
--SGpandh Republican.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-04

SIGxIFIcANT.-On the 21st of August last
]. w. Hughes, editor of the Star Of Egy1t,
Democratic paper published at Belleville. Ill,
wrote:
1T is better for the Democratic party OF
Illinois for Lincoln to be elected to the
United States Senate than Douglas"
Since the result of the election in Penn
sylvania, &C., the President has removed the
Douglas Democratic postmaster at Belleville.
aud appointed Hughes in his place. This is
anothers strong link in the chain Of evidence
that Buchanan prefers the election Of Lincoln
TO that OF Douglas. Indeed we believe the
Washington Union does not deny it.-Cblasn-
bus Enquirer.
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RATES OF CROSSING TO FAMILIES, PER YEAR.

Resolved. That the receivers of tolls be in
structed to take all possible pains to deter
mine with accuracy, according to said sche-
dule, the price properly to be paid by each
person so taking the bridge by the year. But
if any such person should be dissatisfied with
the estimate made by the Receivers OF Toll
of the number of his crossing, he shall have
the privilege in lieu, OF purchasing tickets
for the year, for any smaller number Of eros
sings per week, upon condition that should
those tickets be exhausted before the end of
the year. he shall pay for all additional eros
sings for such year, the price charged to tran
silent customers. And should the Receivers
OF Toll, at the end of any one quarter of the
year. be convinced that their estimates, or
any portion of them. are erroneous. they
shall have the right to correct them tor the
succeeding quarter or quarters. and require
pay accordingly: subject to the above men
toned option of the ticket privilege on the
part of those purchasing the right to cross.
Resolved, That the Secretary he Instructed,
under the direction of the President to pre-
pare sufficient number of suitable tickets,
with the name of the vehicle or mode of
crossing printed on them severally, and that
such tickets. before being sold, be inscribed
with the signature of one of the Receivers of
Toll; which tickets, after they heve been dis
posed of by the company, shall not be trans
ferable.
Resolved. That all the contracts for eros
sing by the year, and all tickets sold under
the foregoing stipulations, shall he condition
ed. that if any casualty should occur. by
which the travel over the bridge is Interrupt
ted, the bridge company reserve the option of
selecting some other mode,of setting such
purchasers of tickets or of annual contracts
across the river or OF refunding To them, pro
rata, the money paid for the remainder of such
tickets or manual contracts.
Resolved. That no person shall be entitled
to any privileges secured in the foregoing
provisions until he has made payment for
the same in advance. otherwise he shall be
required to pay as other transient travellers
From this it will be perceived that the
charges for the ensuing year will be largely
increased over present rates in some instances
as much as five or six hundred per cent.
The committee have endeavored, as much
as their brief space of time allowed since
the receipt of the proposed tariff of tolls. TO
institute comparison between the prices
charged by the Old Nashville Bridge Com
pany, the present rates of the Broad Stree
Bridge Company and the prices to be charged
by the latter company the ensuing year. and
from the best information they can obtain the
following comparison they think will be
found correct:
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ssy- Much Is sala Of the lllnesa Of The

fsr Much is said OF the Illness Of the
King OF Prussia. He Is an imbecile In con-
sequence Of strong drink. He Is a confirmed
srunkari. who has passed into the stupid
stage. H. has been best known In Europe
for years as king CiIcqaot. p from the name
o. Champagne, which formed what the Rev.
Mr.. stiggins would have called hisl pai iicn-
lar vanity"
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PoRK.-The season has arrived when people
who sell aud buy pork begin 10 make engage
menta We have heard OF no contracts here
yet at a specified price. We have heard OF
men who Offered 10 give four dollars hun
dred; and we have heard of men who offered
10 take FIVE. We therefore conclude that the
price of pssk in this section of country will
be at one of these rates, or al some figure
between them, the present Ai5rsss-
Loro Nesrs.
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From TIE N 7. oosr. d Eaq
cotton Manufacturc.

The losses in Cotton manufacturing con-
Germs the last few years have bsen heavy
From an examination of the annexed list OF
twenty two companies, il would appear that
the market value OF their shares on an aver
age are FROM 6la62 per cent. Notwiihsiand-
Ing the uniavorable indications, some lev
capitalists have venturvd ON new Investments
Mrssrs SPIAGuE. OF Providence, have recently
erected a mil in that city al cost of over
one million OF dollars.
The mllowing statement will show the
changes Ia prices between lsis and 1871,
and also the market value ssnce, at intervals
of Two wears ia tue leading shares: