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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

pervisors and laborers on public roads in How
ard county, the latter bill was amended, on mo
ton of Mr.. Kilbourn, by inserting. proviso a.
igainst increasing the. pay of the present super.
yisors dunn the term Of Office for which they
were elected and the bill passed.
q J1NUARr 2e.-Mr. Stirling, message to the
Senate, proposing chat the Joint Committee on
Proceedings ID Equity be authorized to consider
any other reports which may be made from
said commissioners.
Bill Reported.-By Mr.. Stonestreet, to pre-
scribe the duties and fix the compensation Of
the Sheriff of Charles county, in certainacases.
The bill to increase the per diem of the
Judges Of Orphans Court of Baltimore city be-
under consideration, on motion of Mr.. Crowly
it was indefinitely postponed-yeas 43, nays
16. s-ss, ga. .=>s7---s .z
Mr., Goldsborough obtained leave to report a
bill to fix at a uniform rate the per diem of
Judges of Orphans Courts in this State. Re
ferred to a committee of one from each county
and Baltimore city: 4 1911 E~sT sra
Leapesi to. Report Bigs.-To Mr.. Meginnis, to
authorize the agents of Corporations to make
Stonestreet, for relief of r. Digges. ~
Bius Passed. --Appropriating the further sum
of So, 900 to pay for a painting for the Senate
Chamber, illustrative Of the surrender by George
Washington Of his commission as Commander
mischief of the american Revolution.
On motion of Mr.. Ford, of Cecil, the House
adjourned till Monday IL o'clock, ia
FEBRUARY l.--Bizs Reported BY Mr.. Al
exander, making provision for changing names
without legislation. To allow churches and re-
lligious societies to sell and convey their proper
ty.. To provide for superceding judgments in
the Courts of this State To establish uni
form compensation for judges and clerks of cleo
tions. For a registry of births, deaths and mar
riages Mr.. Allender for a uniform system OF
public education in this State -; - r.
! - BiNs Pqssed.--To sell the tobacco warehouse
in Piscataway, Prince Georges county. To in
crease the pay of laborers on the public roads
4 in Prince Georges county To incorporate the
village of Leonardtown in St. Mary's county.
FEBRUARY 2. The Speaker presented re-
port the Guano Inspector, under an order of the
House. Also, Of the Maryland Hospital for the
Bills Reported BY Mr.. Magruder, to estab-
lish q Normal School at. St. Johns College,
Mr.: Belt, to allow clerks, registers, &c.. to take
acknowledg ments of deeds. .,..
/ The bill to define the meaning of the word
resident" as employed in the Constitution, OF
in other words, to require residence of twelve
months in this State and six months in the city
county, after naturalization, to entitle aliens
to the right suffrage, made was the order of the
day for Monday next. z..s;, a.s..;
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04
WHY WILL YOU DELAY.

Why will you neglect that disease which IS TAX
ing such deep root, and which gives you warning
by that hacking cough, that you are fast ripening
for eternity? Why encourage that pain in tie
side. the raising of blood, those night sweats,
that difficult breathing, which silently whisper in
your ear that something must be done to save you
from the grave of the consumptive Why act so
carelessIy by permitting that disease to destroy
your health, and hasten you to the tomb from
whence no traveller ever yet returned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

A Boy KICKED BY HoRsE.-A colored boy
about twelve years of age, belonging to Mr.. S.
P. NJ. Hanson, Of this county, was severely in
jured by kick from a horse on Friday last
It seems he was about to strike the animal with
a stick when he received the full force of the
kick about the centre of the forehead. The skull
was fractured and small portion of the brain
oozing from the wound. Notwithstanding this
wound boy was perfectly
scious up to Tuesday morning, when we last
heard from him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

THE EASTERN SHORE CLAIM.-There is a
very important measure before the Legislature
Of our State; it is the application Of citizens of
the Eastern Shore for a recognition of their
claim to the appropriation made by the Legis-
lature under the act of 1885, which contains the
following proviso:
provided, That in the event that the said
stock of the Eastern Shore Railroad shall not be
subscribed to an amount sufficient to commence
the said road by individuals or corporations, as
provided for by this act, that then and in that
case the million of dollars set apart for and in
tended to be applied to said work shall be held
sacred, and the faith Of the State IS hereby 1eag-
ed that the said million of dollars shall be ap-
piled to the exclusive purpose OF internal i'm
proyements on the Eastern Shore, and for no
other purpose whatever and shall be subject to
disposition by any future Legislature for this
purpose, after the time shall have expired for
commencing the work as proposed In the char
ter for the Eastern Shore Railroad Company
| The Eastern Shore delegates, who are resolute
upon this subject, (says correspondent of the
Baltimore Sum- also assert that they have paid
one-sixth of all the taxes for the payment of in
terest on debt created for the public works OF
the Western Shore, without having derived any
benefit whatever from said taxation; that they
have already paid for said works over two mil
lions of dollars, and that in addition they are
still responsible for about one-sixth Of the pre-
sent State debt and liabilities,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

CoNGREss-In the United States Senate on
Monday Mr.. Doolittle presented the petition of
ninety-seven citizens Of the United States, pray
ing that measures be taken for the purchase of
the Island of Cuba, and its annexation to this
country. The army bill was taken up and SEN
ator Houston opposed the increase of the regu-
lar army and urged the employment of volun-
teers in the Utah war. He closed his speech
with an impressive appeal in favor of the Union.
fSenator Douglas made an earnest effort to take
up the Minnesota bill, which led to an animated
debate in which Messrs. Douglas, Hunter, Sew
ard, Crittenden, Hale, Davis, and other Senators
participated. Mr.. Hunter was quite earnest in
threatening serious results in the event of re-
fusal to receive Kansas on the Lecompton Con-
stitution Mr.. Crittenden delivered an eloquent
panegyric on the Union deprecating the con-
slant threats of disunion made by factionists as
the penalty of defeat of their particular views.
His remarks tempted the galleries into an APP
plause that violated the usual decorum of the
Senate. Without coming to vote on the pro-
position to take up the bill the Senate adjourned.
The House adopted resolution giving the
Investigation Committee, appointed with refer
ence to the alleged Lawrence, Stone & Co. bri-
berry, authority to compel the attendance of an
unwilling witness. The deficiency bill was fur
ther considered Mr.. Parrott presented the
protest of the Kansas Territorial Legislature
against the Lecompton Constitution.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04
OBJ TU AIRY,

Departed this transitory life at bis residence;
near the Hill Top, on Monday the 25th of Janu-
airy, EDWARD WEIGH, in the 65th year his
age. The deceased commenced life IN great
poverty. and by honesty, industry, and economy,
as farmer, seeking from the bosom of mother
earth her bountful productions, and the markets
for fair prices, without any unfair speculatons
on his part he succeeded in amassing considers
able fortune to bequeath to his family and descen-
dants, together with the memory of their father
as that s'noblest work Of God. - an honest man;
and to his countrymen he has left the cheering
disqualification of the fact that under our free and
happy institutions man may be born poor with
live embalmed in the fond recollection of his ma
ny friends as the devoted husband, the kind and
ndulgent father, the humane master, and above all
the sincere and humble worshipper Of his Maker.
whose constant endeavor through life was to edo
justice, love mercy, and walk humbly before his
God" But the places that knew him shall know
him no more forever. May he rest in peace.
ssHe shall feel no more the heat of the sun, -
l. Nor the chilling winters RACES;
He his worldly work has done-s
Home has gone and taken h Is wages.
Died, at his residence near Bryantown, on Sa-
turday morning the 30tb irstant about 10 CLOCK.
JOHN BEALE TURNER, in the 28th year Of
his age, leaving an only brother, step-mother, and
many friends, to lament his early death.
1t would be unnatural to refrain from giving
expression to the great regret felt by those who
knew the real worth of the subject Of this notice
best. He was in every sense of the word friend
and neighbor-an upright, industrious and perse-
vering man. His life was spent in doing no
harm, but in meeting out to his relations and
Ineighbors with willing heart and ready hand re-
Alas! his place IN that once happy circl nshall
know him no more forever. e.1z-7T -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

OfWM. 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, 1858-02-04

A CoUNTERFEITER LYNcHED.- hadsun,eopo-
us, Jan. 2S.-On Tuesday mob at Ligonier
arrested three counterfeiters. One of them they
hanged. They were proceeding to execute the
second, when it was agreed by the majority to
let the law take it's course. The third one who
was guilty of making bogus coin, was delivered
into the hands of the United States deputy
marshal and brought here to-day fer trial He
was held in $4,000 bail, in default of which he
was committed to jail.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

BW@ Mile Rachel had narrow escape of be-
ing buried alive. Eleven hours after the tele-
gram reached Paris of her death she was still
breathing. The operator who came to embalm
first felt the carotid artery, and was started to
find pulsation. The truth was known at once
and she only died in the evening.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

Hm@The aquarium at the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition, is now one Of the most frequently visit
ed ''lions" of the metropolis, and many go again
and again to gaze at this 'sindoor sea" and to
cultivate an intimate acquaintance with it's in
habitants.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

MARYLAND STATE COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
The report of the Board of Managers of the
Maryland State Colonization Society has been
made, and contains good deal of matter inter
estipg to those who sympathize with the cause
There is review Of the progress of the African
colony for two years past most of which has
already been published The whole number of
emf grants for the past two years was SO, of
whom 38 were from the State of Maryland, A
from Virginia, Is from Tennessee and 2 from
Kentucky. Of the whole number from Mary
land 80 were from Somerset county. There are
two travelling agents employed, but they find
great difficulty in persuading the free colored
people to emigrate, an opinion prevailing among
them that by remaining their condition will be
made better. In consequence of the liability to
the fever peculiar to the coast of that country,
about year ago settlement was established
on the highlands, at place known as Mount
Fawbler, and the experiment proved Of the most
gratifying character, the climate having been
found salubrious, and the health of all, the i'm
migrants improved. Since the publication Of
the last report the ship NJ G. Stevens has been
put on the route between this country and the
west coast of Africa, and has been found to be
an invaluable acquisition, as she may be used
on the coast without the great cost which would
attend such use Of a chartered vessel. The re-
port represents the country to be in prosper
GUS condition, and at peace with all the native
tribes, many of whom look favorably on civil
ZatiOn 's'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

| : ADDRESS, OF Mr.. STANToN.--The Washing
lington States of Saturday evening contains an
address from, Hon. Frederick P. Stanton, late
acting Governor Of Kansas 1t is an appeal 'sto
the people of the United States" and the first
paragraph thus explains its purport: .-,
"Having been recently removed from the Of
fee of Secretary Of Kansas Territory, under cir
eumstances which imply severe censure on the
part of the President and having had no official
information of my removal, nor any opportuni-
ty for explanation. or defence, I have deemed it
necessary to present to the people of the United
States a brief statement of facts in vindication
of my motives, and in explanation of the results
|of the act for which I have been; condemned. !"
The address Of Mr.. Stanton is strongly de-
mandatory Of the Lecompton Constitution, which
he calls the wicked and dishonest continuance
Of. artfuf and dishonest men. He appeals to
Congress to reject the application for admission
under It. So. " 3fz4i >'t'..9 Dr. -,
H6~The Union says that the army in Utah
is IN perfectly comfortable quarters, with ample
supplies for the men, who are in good health
and spirits. # Congress shall awake from its
catalepsy IN time to vote money to furnish rein
forcements and supplies. for the spring move
ment, the plan as devised by the Secretary of
WaKswin be fully consummated before the dog
days: .7e94 .tsiet5os4 zssel 3est iii
Senator Douglas takes ground against
the administration on Kansas, and on the Fill
clustering question Senator Toombs is against
the proposed increase Of the army. Altogether,
many prominent politicians seem to be shaping
their course retrospective of present party ar
rangements, and certainly without reference to
the views Of the Executive: In the end, per-
haps, this will be all for the best. 2 e!i''25 =
present. 70 Nh. EVERETT l. We learn from
the Richmond Dispatch that on the 2sd of Feb
ruary the walking cane of Gen. Washington, il
is expected, will be presented on behalf of the
), ladies of the Mount Vernon Association to the
Hon. Edward Everett, of Massachusetts,, and his
spy glass also, on their behalf to- the Hon. w
.: Yancey, OF Alabama, who; enlisted in the
same cause with MI Everett, has delivered elo,-
qpent lectures in several southern cities on, the
character Of asshipgton.z yascss @o.s .. ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04
PUBLIC SALE OF STOCK, FARMING
IMPLEMENTS. &c. :...:s,i.-t-

Z
- IMPLEMENTS, &c. ;.ets.,is.la
INTENDING to- change my residence will
i offer at public sale, on FRIDAY the 18th Of
FEBRUARY, (if fair, if not, the next fair day
thereafter) on my Farm in, Pononkey Necks
Charles county. all of my FARMING lMPLE-
MENTs, STOCK, &C., consisting of ~ s..s
Three pair very valuoWe young Mules, one
pair Of pery fine large Oxen, one superior
:. IRON orze OLGA one Horse-C Cart, one
Wagon, one At7sin's Self-rahingr Reaper.
Ca very superior machine, .new,) Wheat
Fan, Cows, Sheep, and Straw. -
Also. one new CARRIAGE of elegant style and
finish, one pair matched BAY HORSES Of fine
style and action and going, one ROCKAWAY;
Carriage, Wagon and Plough GEAR, and many
other things-all Of superior quality. l5ss
TERms-Cash, or four months acceptances on
Baltimore or Alexandria. s.t @ 1855
- -. THOMAS MARSHALL
feb Its. .,... - :. -.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

GARRoT1NG IN WAsHINGToN.-On Friday
night Mr.. Jos. B. Chandler, clerk of the Senate
Territorial Committee, was seized and garroted
by three men, who came out, OF the alley at
jackson, Hail. Mr.. G.. at first attempted to
throw them off, believing them to be drunk !;
but the pressure on his throat was SO increased
that he fell senseless to the, pavement When
he recovered he saw the villains running up the
Avenue, near Shillington's store, and endeavor-
ed to call for the watchmen, but found himself
unable to do so. He then discovered they had
taken his gold hunting watch, highly priced as
a Gift from his sister. A locket, containing a
miniature of his mother, attached to the chain,
escaped the eyes of his assailants. ~
At an earlier hour of the night the same gen
tleman, while at Judge Douglas residence, had
taken from the hall his overcoat, besides two
shawls belonging to other persons. s.. 80.
The GROWING WHEAT IN CECIL COUNTY
The Wing says: "We learn from the farmers
attending court during the past week that the
growing wheat looks badly. This is attributed
to late seeding and the absence Of snow the pre-
sent winter The September seeding looks well. y
:. aspEx-President Tyler is said to be lying
i'll at his residence, Sherwood Forest" Charles
City county, Virginia. He has been suffering
for several weeks past with severe chronic at
tack. ~ ....... -, Roo, ~
n6FIt is said that private enterprise is on
foot for introducing camels into Texas, Arizona,
and New Mexico, in consequence Of the success
of the Governments experiment. with these an
iInalss. =. 80. - e.t.a s>~;:2,, z.r,:-s-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

HT The Baltimore Annual Conference was
divided at its last session into two bodies, one
Of which will retain the original name, and
the other that of the Baltimore East Conference.
The last named body will assemble at the Broad
way church in Baltimore on the first Wednesday
in March, and will be presided over by Bishop
Waugh, assisted by Bishop Baker, and it is pro-
bable some other of the episcopants will be pre-
sent during the session. The other body will
assemble at the same time in Washington city,
and it is probable that Bishops james and Ames
will preside jointly. :....
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04
M RIED,

On the 2sth, at Mount Pleasant, by Rev. WIZ
J. CHILEs, Mr.. ELBRlDGE MILSTEAD and
Miss MARY E. MURDOCH, all of Charles CO..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04

The MUTINY ON BOARD THE KATE Hooper,
OF BALTIMoRE.-The special dispatch publish
ed in the San on Saturday gave an account Of
a serious revolt on board the ship Kate Hooper
of Baltimore. The Boston papers have the fol-
lowing version of the affair:
Mr.. j. T. Smith, of the Merchants Exchange
news-room, has received a letter from Captain
Ryan, Of the ship Lion, from Hong Kong, fol
Caliao, dated Anjier, Nov. 22d. Captain Ryan
writes that the ship Kate Hooper, (of Baltimore
Capt. Jackson, from Macao, Oct. 18th, for Ha-
vana, with coolies, was at Anjier Nov. 22d
waiting for men from Batavia to complete he1
crew. The coolies had thrice set the Kate
Hooper on fire, and were driven below by the
officers and kept in the between decks; but be-
fore this was accomplished about fifty coolies
had been shot. Capt Jackson was sick and
confined to his bed at the time Of the insurrec-
ton. Though driven below the coolies were
not pacifed, but kept up great noise, and were
trying to force the matches to get on deck; but
there was no danger of their succeeding, as the
ship had an extra force of men on board from
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-04
FOR sHERIFEALTY.sis

FOR SHERIFF FALTY.iiaa
Mr.. WELLs,-Please announce in your psper
PETER WHEELER, as q candidate for the next
SheriffaIty of Charles county, and oblge -
ian 2s-ly MANY VoTERs1
THILDREN'S Worsted Talmas, for sale BY
~ dec 8 VIM BoSW ELI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-25
The Difficulties.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Lieatenants Bell
and Williams, who bad a collision in a bar
ber's shop % Sunday, went beyond Bladens,
burg this morning &, at S O'Clock. accompanied
by their respective friends. 1t is said that
Lieut.; BEL hrea ns az sue Williams 6at.
II. Williams, who was the assaillog party
h.rins Given the satisfaction demanded, dis
charged bis pistol in the snow, and both re-
Turned to Washington apparently reconcIled.
The Quilted States Deputy Marshals,
~througbou, yesterday and today have Ta'nly
endssvored to get on the track OF hesSrs.
Clay and Cullom. who are supposed 10 90 On
a duelling expedition. Various aosufa anu
contradictory reports are in circulation but
IL is understood the challenge has been
w;,bdrawn as preliminary to q peaceful ID
iustment Of the difficulty. which there
seems 70 be little if any doubt. will be ell
fsc,ed, according to present ind'cations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-25
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER -FEBRUARY 49, 1868.
A Curio us History.


The history Of the debt of the British
government u the Bank Of England, IS SID
gular and progressive. The Bank OF Eng
land was Incorporated in 1854. The object
had in view in it's establishment was the
rendering Of pocuniary assistance to the gov
eminent. The subscriptions OF the origlaal
shareholders amounted to II ,2OO,OOO, the
whole Of which was lent to the government at
eight per cent. interest, and U per annum
for management. This debt was redeemsble
..tter 1t August l705, after giving twelve
months notice; but il has continued TILL the
present day. with macy additions. and coz
stitures one Of the principal d faculties with
which the government has to deal in leglsla-
ting fjr the Bank of England. Tue entire
debt Of the government 10 the bank now
amounts to Ell,0l5 100; and it may be
interesting + know the items Of which 1t
consists.
FIRST. thon. 10 1894 the debt started with
the sum already named, El,2OO, 1000. In
1908, G4OO. 900 more was advanced to the
government without interest further bribe
for its good offices and, the same year the
la k bore the cost Of cancelllng El,I15.O21
lis. l0i. of Exchequer bills; ditto in III,
e. 100000. The largest lOan-so far
granted, took place in 1922. when the bank
advanced E4,000,00 0 to pay of the South
Sea stockholders. Up to that date, the total
obligations Of the government to the bank
amounted to 60 375, O27 Us. TO-, towards
which WAS paid put OF the sinking fund IN
1928, El,775,0 27 Us. lOi., leaving a bal
ance agalnst the government Of G7,6OO, 600.
In 1928 the bank advanced a further SUN OF
El,75O 900 On the security Of duties, and IT,
10000 on the security Of lotteries, rais-
ing the debt to ElO. 6OO,0 900. Ia lT2S, $780,
900 wa. paid out Of The sinking iund towards
LIQUID .t,on, and 10 1888 a further sum OF
GlOOO--reducing the amount OF obligations
to CO, 100000. la ZAP a SUN Of tl,oOO,-
0O0 was advanced without interest. In LAO
ExchCuuar Bills were cancelled to the value
Ot E9o6 500; and in lSl6, rs OOO, OOO-the
last lJau from the bank to the government
was advanced at three per cent, masking the
entire debt at that date El4 6S6,SOO 10
1885 government transferred TO the bank
Reduced Three per Cent. Consols TO the
value Of E3 GIL, 70O-thereby wipiag of one
fourth OF the deUt, which has since stood at
the same figure, Gll,Ol5, 100. 1t to this
standing debt we add "OIher securities,
amounting to E3, 4j9, 900, we have a total Of
Ga, 475 900, against which the bank is EN-
powered to ISSUE notes without the security
OF bullion. According to the act Of 1874 the
bullion in the issue department of the bank,
added to the above sum, must always cover
the whole of it, note circulation. Thus the
government Debt to the bank necessarily en-
tiers deeply into any question concerning a
repeal or revision of the Bank Charter, since
Is matters stand, the bank is pretty largely
Il national creditor.