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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

AFFAIRS AT WAsHINGToN - Washington,
Dec. 1.-THE members of Congress have drawn
their pay more closely up to date than usual,
which is an evidence that money is not album
dant anywhere. The Sergeant-at-Arms of the
House has disbursed since the 9th inst, on &C
count Of mileage and arrears and salary $685.
408. His total disbursements for the present
Congress, up to Wednesday last, amounted to
$1,435, 292.
Not little excitement exists among the Penn
sylvania politicians on hearing that certain par
ties, said to be Federal office-holders, propose
publishing new Democratic newspaper in
Philadelphia.
Senior Mata has returned to Washington as
Minister for the Juarez administration in Mexi-
co. He has Plenipotentiary powers to make
treaties and settle all difficulties between this
government and his own.
The House Committee on Territories had a
meeting this morning, and rejected, by vote of
nays to ayes, Mr.. Grows proposed amend
ment to the Senate's Oregon Bill, to repeal that
clause of the English Kansas bill which prohib-
its the people Of Kansas from calling a conven-
ton to form Constitution until they have suf-
fcient population for a representative in Con-
gress according to the Federal ratio. The bill,
as it came from the Senate, with this clause,
was ordered to be reported to the House.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

EXECUTION AT CoLUMBUs.-Blasp ON
the Gazlops.-Albert Myers was hung at Column
bus on Friday last, for the murder of B. Neville,
fellow-convict in the Ohio Penitentiary. Ny
ers was at one time supposed to be insane, on
which account his execution was postponed from
the Sd of September. Since then medical jury
had pronounced him sane, and on Friday he
was executed, in pursuance of the Governors
warrant. The Cincinnati Gazette, in an account
Of his execution, says:
From the time of the commission Of the muir
der Myers exhibited the utmost Indifference as
to his fate, frequently telling those who called
upon him to chang him and be DID," The
minister Of the gospel who offered him the con-
solutions of religion he spurned from his cell with
oaths that shocked the strongest nerves, or would
tell them, as on one occasion, eff you want to
pray, pitch IN, and pray like Ill.," He would
listen to no advice, never expressed, in word or
deed, the least sorrow for the murder, but fire.
quently declared that if he had an opportunity
he would do the same thing over again. In this
condition of mind he remained constantly, even
to the last hour of his existence.
On the morning of the execution he rudely
repulsed the Rev. Mr.. Warner, who called upon
Qlu CCl liz COOAly AiAAAoSiA III
his shroud, and walked to and upon the scaffold
with a firm step, and taking hold of the rope
addressed the twenty or thirty persons in the
yard below him, remarking, in light, jocose
wav, ssIf I can hold on to this, [ think [ can
save myself yeti" He then broke forth in the
most blasphemous language, and throwing an
apple and an orange to the ground below, ex-
claimed in loud voice, ''Pick them up, you
Cd id rascals" And with the most stoical
indifference he continued to gaze with unflinch-
ing eye upon those below him.
At the conclusion of some further remarks
during which he said the gallows was "pretty
hard looking concern, but he supposed he would
have to 60 it,') the sheriff placed the white cap
over his face, shutting it out from the view Of
the spectators. The persons upon the scaffold
then retired to the back part, when the Rev
Mr.. Warner asked: "Myers, do you die in the
faith of Jesus Christi" To which he replied
II have nothing to say to you"
Sheriff Park then placed his hand upon the
fatal lever at the rear Of the trap, and in an in
slant the wretch was suspended in the air,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

The CASE OF THE YACHT WANDERER-
Savannah, Dec. 2o.-The Republican of this
morning briefly reports the proceedings in the
case of the yacht Wanderer, on Saturday. The
,,-naAcutinn - the -assisa-,n-s .--.-s>a-ar-t
charge of piracy was vigorously commenced by
Attorney General Ganabi, assisted by Henry R.
Jackson.
The prisoners were defended by Messrs Lloyd
and Owens. Two witnesses were examined
DR.. Hazelhurst of Brunswick, and Collector Ma
10y of Darien. DR.. Hazelhurst testified to hav-
ing professionally attended negroes at Jeekyl
Island. They appeared to be freshly imported,
and were unable to understand English.
Mr.. Maloy testified that the Wanderer had
no appearance of being a SLAYER.
The prisoners were remanded for further
hearing. A large number of prisoners are SUBJ
pened on different portions of the coast of this
State, and the trial will probably occupy many
weeks. 1t is generally admitted the Wanderer
brought no Africans, but that the ship bringing
them was scuttled and sunk.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

Tobacco !! There is some covert design in all
this, and the matter wants investigating. I
would suggest to those interested, to have the
eating come off some where else I will, for
fear of obtruding however my old fogy views in
the way of others, forbear saying more upon the
subject at present.
ssSons of ST. Mary's, arise!
The glorious hours gone FORTH
And worthy of such ties,
Display who gave we birth!''
SENEx.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

RSs' Just as an auctioneer in Hartford, Conn,
was saying "gonew few evenings since, his
audience went through the floor into the cellar,
but happily, without hurting one of them. The
auctioner, as soon as he found his legs, remark
ed that the accident would enable him to sell
loocer than before, and called for "bid," and
they :'bid him good night"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23
WILLIAM B. RICHARDS, JR.,

DEALER IN
French Bonnets, Flats, Gypsies, Flowers.
AND MILLINERY GOODS GENERALLY.
Also, american Made Ribbons, Dress
Trimmings,
LACES AND EDGING;
FRENCH Work, FANCY WORKING MATERIALS.
Combs, Brushes, Perfumeries,
Sewing M aterials,
Hosiery, Mits, Fans Work Boxes,
Writing Desks,
AND FANCY GOODS GENERALLY,
No. ITO King street, Alexandria, Va.
I%BoNNETs made to order. Orders filed
punctuaIly and satisfaction invariably guaranteed.
mh lily.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

RaA correspondent of the Sun says there is
law in Washington city which requires every
free colored person, male or female, coming to
this city to reside, or manumitted or set free,
within five days, to prove his her title to free
dom, and pay license of $50, which must be
renewed on the LIST of December of each year.
On failure to comply, the penalty is from ten to
twenty dollars and expulsion from the city, or
confinement in the workhouse until the offender
consents to leave"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23
The Grover G. Baker
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
1871 BnZti1uore ,T. BnZtim0re

l37 Baltimore st., baltimore,
Having greatly incre ased their facilities for
their CELEBRATED FAMILY MACHINES
with all the recent Improvements, have reduced
their price, and offer for sale
A NEW STYLE MACHINE.
PRICE $780,
HEMMERS, SIS EXTRA.
1t is no longer questioned that these Machines
the best in use for family sewing. They
HEM, FELL, GATHER, AND STITCH
in the most superior manner, and are the only ma
chimes in the market that we'll and simply
made, that they may be sent into families with no
other instructions than contained in circular
which accompanies each machine, and from which
A CHILD OF TEN YEARS
may readily learn how to use them, and keep them
in order. They make upwards of
FIFTEEN HUNDRED STITCHES MINUTE,
and will do the sewing of family cheaper than
do it, even she works at the rate OF
ONE CENT AN HOUR.
Is there husband, father, or brother in the Uni,
ted States, who will permit the drudgery of hand
sewing in his family, when Grover & Baker Ma
chine will do it better, more expedtiously, and
cheaper than can possibly be done by hand?
Nz-SEND FOR A CIRCULAR.-G0
dec 9.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

A YANKEE SPY COMPELLED TO LEAVE PARA
GUAY.-A correspondent of the New York Her.
aid, writing from Buenos Ayres under date Of
October 2sth, says:
eve have just returned from Paraguay,
whittier we journeyed anticipating sojourn
of some weeks, but the very fact of our being,
as they styled us, a "Yankee," was sufficient to
cause us to be looked upon as spy. We can,
however, assure our government of one thing,
that the Paraguayans are reinforcing all their
forts. At the fort of Itaperru they have under
arms some twelve hundred men, and fully three
times said s,nator- at other stations md forts
along the river.
Let our countrymen beware how they trust
to the pretended peaceable intentions Of this
people. Be assured that they have a secret I'M
Outstanding with Brazil, whereby that empire
will aid and abet them in case of war with our
government. However, their cannon are poor,
their Notifications Excepting Itaperru) badly
chosen as to commanding position, and many Of
their soldiery discontented and if our govern
ment does not exhibit a penurious spirit in the
equipment of the intended squadron, doubt
not that all these countries, from the Brazils to
Patagonia will gladly receive a lesson as CALLING
to the vanity of their oppressors as it will be
beneficial to the advancement of American in
terests and general liberty. We stated in our
letter of July last that there were in this city
over two hundred Disconnected Paraguayans and
friends Of liberty who would gladly join the ex-
petition. We repeat our statement. These are
no hireling hands, but bold souls who cannot
brook tyranny or wrong"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

nJ-At dinner in Springfield, a lady sent
the following volunteer toast: Spruce old bachc-
lors-the euer qreens of society.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

GREss-An unfortunate collision occurred at
Washington, on pennsylvania avenue, near
Thirteenth street, on Saturday, between Mr..
English, of Indiana, and Mr.. Montgomery of
Pennsylvania. The statement of the Star is,
that the former spoke to the latter in friendly
manner, when Mr.. Montgomery returned an
insulting answer. Upon this, Mr.. English
struck him in the face with his cane and knock
ed him off the pavement, and then walked off.
AS he was walking away, Montgomery threw a
brick at him, which did not, however, take effect.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

| CoDIFICATION OF THE LAWS OF MARYLAND
The Legislative Committee upon the Codifca.
ton Of the Laws of Maryland met in Baltimore
on the 18th inst Present, Messrs. James j
Mccullough, (Chairman,) John E. Smith and
William Daniel, Esqs., of the Senate Commit
tee; Messrs A. Stirling Jr., Chas. B. Thruston
VIM. Alexander and Hobbs, Esq, of the House
Committee. The Committee resumed the con-
sideration of the article entitled Chancery, ex-
amined and passed the article. The article en-
titled County Commissioners was read and ap-
proved, when the Committee adjourned until
next day, when they reported the following ar
ticles ars ready for examination: Evidence, Or
binary Keepers and Retailers, Armories, State
Wharfnger and Wharves, Treasurer, Governor,
Actions for Wrongful Killing, Sales and Notices,
Sureties, Oysters, Agents, Factors and Attor-
neys, Limitation of Actions, Coroners, Standards
of Weights and Measures, Keeper of the Records
of the Court of Chancery, Juries, Commissioners
to take Acknowledgements, Officers Fees, Off
GERS Oaths, and Conveyancing. The committee
considered and passed as approved the article
reported in September, entitled, "Crimes and
Punishments," and adjourned until this morning
at 10 o'clock.
we IedTu lTOIIl GIe OCCIeIdTy vi Gle COllllllGGce
that the General Laws of the State will all be
printed by the LIST of January; that the local
laws will all be placed in the hands Of the prin-
ter Immediately. The committees examination
of the General Laws will be completed about
the LIST of February.
POSTMASTER GENERALS REPoRT-To this
document we can only refer in brief paragraph
at this time. After abiding to the creation of
several new postal routes and general increase
of the service, the Postmaster General comments
at length on the expenditures of the Depart
ment There is shown to be an increase of the
Expenses which amount to $12, 1922, 470.01, and
leaves deficiency to be made up by appropri-
atoms of 81 ,534 ,S437O. Last year the defcien-
cy was about S2,814,OOO. The estimates of re-
ceipts and expenditures for next year are-ex-
penditures, $14,776, $4,000, means, $11094,-
1913 90; deficiency SO, 1872, 1900.
If it be desired to relieve the Treasury from
the acquisitions upon it for the service of this
Department, it will be necessary not only to re-
duce expenses by disconnecting the mails from
the transportation of passengers and freight, but
to increase the revenue by the imposition of rates
of postage approaching more nearly the value
or cost of transportation and delivery Of letters
and printed matter. He also recommends a
change in the franking privilege.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

The SHOOTING MATcH.-As it is understood
the challenge given On the part Of certain gen.
tlemen of this county for Pigeon Shooting, to
come off near Port Tobacco has been accepted
by gentlemen of St. Mary's, we are requested
to name Messrs. Samuel Cox, VIM. T. Campbell
and DR.. A. J. Smoot, as committee to meet
at Newport a like number of gentlemen from
st. Mary's, on Wednesday, the 5th day of Janu-
airy next, for the purpose of comforting with each
other and making all necessary arrangements
for the shooting match.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

n6~Lord Napier succeeds Lord Duffernline
at the Hague. He is instructed to remain here
two months, or until his successor arrives.
U. S. TREASURY LoAN.-Washington Dec.
18h.-The Secretary of the Treasury advertises
for proposals to be received until the oath of
January, for the loan of s. 100000, under the
act of June last.
The balance now in the Treasury is $4,641,
elo; receipts last week, 81 100000; drafts paid
.s3 500 900; increase over the amount in the
Treasury the previous week. $4,000.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

RG-The House of Representatives has speedi-
ly ended the Maryland contested election case,
by confirming the right of Mr.. Harris, the sit
ting member, to his seat The Senate has con-
frmed the nominations Of J. G. Jones as Minis
ter to Austria, VIM. Preston as Minister to Spain,
and John E. Ward as Minister to China and
ratified the China and Japan treaties.
An interesting discussion took place in the
Senate on Monday, on the subject of American
railroad iron, as compared with the foreign ar
ticle; and the Pacific Railroad bill was finally
so amended as to require that only American
iron be used in its construction. There was an
equally interesting debate in the House on the
new pension bill, and the amendments rejected
show that there is disposition to confne the
extension of pensions for service merely princi-
pally to those who were in the war of 1912,
though only for short period. It will be seen
that both bodies have determined to adjourn
over from to-day until the 4th proximo.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

R6F Samuel Barnes, Esq, for many years the
editor and conductor of newspaper at Freder-
lex, (Md.) and more recently editor Of the CLIP
per, at Baltimore, died at his residence in Balti-
more county, on the 18th inst, at the advanced
age of seventy-two years. He has filled many
positions of honor and trust in his native State
and city, and always with marked credit and
ability.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

RAIL HNDIREcToRs.-We learn from a
gentleman who was present, that meeting of
the Stockholders of the Baltimore and Potomac
Rail Road was held at Upper Marlboro on Sa-
turday last, in accordance with previous notice,
and the following named gentlemen were chosen
Directors of the Company: W. w. w. Bowie
and VIM. D. Bowie, of Prince Georges county;
1ohn S. Sellman, of Anne Arundel; John w.
Jenkins and Walter Mitchell, of Charles E. j.
Plowden, Of St. Mary's, and Edwin Robinson,
of Richmond, Va.
The Directors will hold a meeting for the e.
lection of a President Of the Company in the
CITY of Baltimore Oh the 18th of January next.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

RfFWe publish to-day two communications
one from the St. Mary's Beacon of last Thurs
day, and the other reply thereto by one of our
fellOW-citiZens
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

THE WILD AFR1cANs-The Augusta, Ga,
Sentinel learns from reliable authority that about
two hundred and seventy of the wild Africans,
portion of the cargo of the ''Wanderer," are
now on plantation in South Carolina, on the
Savannah river, having been brought there two
days ago, on board steamboat, from some
point near Savannah, and will soon be offered
for sale. Sales have already been made of some
of the cargo
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

A CHALLENGE.-Five gentlemen of Prince
Georges county, Nd, challenge any other five
from Prince Georges, Charles and St. Mary's,
to partridge shooting, upon wager of "sup-
per and trimmings" orcome off at Medley &
Dyer's Hotel, at Upper Marlboro.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

R97 The question has been asked in the news
papers upon what authority the Secretary of the
Interior has called together at Washington a
number of leading agriculturalists from various
parts of the Union. The answer is that it is
under the authority of an act of Congress max
ing an appropriation for the collection of agri-
cultural statistics. To send agents abroad to
collect these facts was one mode of making these
collections and it has been partially tried, but
without much success. It was thought better
to call together a prominent and practical agri-
cnlturalist from each State and Territory, and
obtain from them the desired information. This
convocation will meet in Washington on the Sd
of January. The members are to be allowed
five cents mile transit, and twenty five dollars
each for their expenses while there.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-23

ADMISSION OF Washington, Dec.
l9M.-An effort will be made in the House to-
morrow to introduce resolution instructing the
Committee on Territories, to report bill repeal
ing so much of Mr.. English's Kansas bill, as
prohibited the formation of State, until there
is population sufficient to entitle them to one
Representative in Congress, according to the
Federal ratio. 1t is to be presented as test
question:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-12-21
DIX ID.

AMEsOn Monday, Dc. ~, Martin Ames aged > years.
The friends family also Of his bothers William aud Patrick
Ames respectfully invited 70 attend his funeral
"Wednesday 81 O'Clock, from LIS ase residence No 80
Centre street.
BEECHER-At Saratoga Syringe Friday morning Dec H.
Beeeler Of this city, aged ~ years and 10 months
HE taken Greenwood Cemetery Saturday
BROWNIE this city suddenly SATURDAY. Dec 49, Henry
Brown, aged A years
CORNELL-n this city, ON Saturday evening Dec. H. Of
naemb.nous Group, W iism H. only OF William W. nd
Sarah n. Cornell aget II years months and days.
The Of the family invited 70 sVend the
funeral Oh Tuesday afternoon, Dec 81 at o'clock, from the
Residence OF his parents, No ~ Grove street
CAlhNSln this city Sunday, Dec. II? John Ii. Cairns
of the late Capt John T. CaiTns In the 18th year Of his
CANANAGH-A No. 70 Prince street, on Sunday Dee 49,
after shoI, BAT Illness Bridget wife o! Edward
CAvsnagh
COLEBCRN-In Jersey City on Sunday morning, Dec. ~
short line Jesse COebgTn daughter Of Geroam
Nary ColsbuIn aged Yeas and lo mouths
IROu sSuiday ni.h- Dec. 20 Harrison
His and those 81 lis Cornelius Dcver respect
fully invited 70 attend funeral from Ct fAis Church,
rer Of aud Congress Brooklyn, this Tuesday
morning ut 10 O'clock
TiNCH-In th. city, on sunday Dee 10 Mary Finch widow
OF The lse Ferris Finch, IN the 18th year OF her
The friends ard relatives invited funeral
Wesnesasy 81 lol O'Clock, fom No p Lewis street.
tAIUNE-1n BTcokyE saturday Dec. u.s. JOIN Malone.
NJ GlNs-Op Moldsy De-. ~, Thomas Jeferson, ifan,
Of Coruerssrd lara Higgins, aged and ~ cAya
Nj. 70 y.ains were Inferred IA Greenwood.
sMIrh-ln this city, Sunday. Dec 49, William 4. Smith.
sem S-d IS years
IT, o of the fan iy are invited attend his funeral from
tbe rs,d.ce Of his WIN. smith, jr Seventh
Avenue and yw,pt,scoLd street, his tfuesdsy afternoon
" ) O'Clock.