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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
FeVerS.

Fever, like every other form of disease to which
the human system is liable, is caused by impure
humors. This being caused by the more rapid &C
ton of the blood struggling with nature, in endca-
voring to cast out of the body the corrupt matter
which is deadly opposed to health. Hence the good
and bad hulnors are at war with each other and
the commotion which follows causes fever and heat
The symptoms of fever various; causing heavi-
ness, languid, difficult breathing, eyes dull and
heavy anxiety signing and yawning, alternate fits
of heat and cold. After which the patient COM
plains of pains in the head and back great thirst
nausea and sickness, fullness about the stomach
and sometimes vomiting bilious matter. Doctor
Morse's Indian Root Pills acknowledged to be a
Strengthening and delightful medicine for all kinds
of fevers. They not only cleanse the stomach and
bowels from all bilious matter, but they open the
excretory vessels causing them to pour copiors eff
fusons from the blood into the bowels, after which
the corrupted mass is thrown out by the natural
passage of the body. All that is required, in urgent
cases of fever, will be to take large doses In order
to have them operate thoroughly by the bowels,
take from three to five, night and morning, until
the fever entirely disappears. After which. from
two to four every evening" until well, and you will
be convinced that this is the best way to check fc-
yer, because they drive out all inflammation, and
restore the body to state of sound health. And
the blood and other fluids will be thoroughly pu-
rifcd that disease in any form will be utterly i'm
possible.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
ARTHUR,S
H 0 NJ E M A GAZTNEI

THE December number of the Home Maya.
/ Il zine closes its most successful year. ~W,iae
nearly every other literary periodical lost ground
during 1858, as a natural consequence of the de-
pressing influence Of the times, the circulation Of
the Home Magazine has increased beyond that Of
any previous year: fact like this speaks volum g.
in its favor, and shows that the people are looking
for work that always blends with pure. literary
taste, high m r u excellence. ''H 20
The pu lshas announce, for the coming year.
among other IL ling attractions, a rev novel from
the charming pen of Miss Townsend, on, of the
Editors, entitled ''WA1r AND SEE", It will be
commenced in January, and be continued tllo,rh
SIX or seven numbers of the Magazine. A rare
treat is in store for its readers. 81, ..t7 .,.l,
Increased care will be given to all the depart
ments of the Home Magazine, so as to make them
highly instructive and useful as possible to all
classes of readers As heretofore, there will be a
Mothers Department.; Boys and Girls Treasu--
ry; a Housekeepcr's Department; Health Depart
ment; and a Fashion Department Each will con-
tain matters specially appropriate, and valuable to
mothers and housekeepers. No other periodical
attempts to meet the common want like this. It
is the Home Magazine of the country. ...-~-t-s
The low price of this Magazine brings it within
the reach of every household Only So year;
or two copies for So. In clubs of four subscribers
which furnished at price of SIS, it costs but
5 ,25 per annum. Address T.. S. ARTHUR & Co..
1913 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. - s.ss;F
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
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 lat erials,
Hosiery, Mits, Fans, Work Boxes,
Writing Desks,
AND FANCY GOODS GENERALLY,
No. ITO King Street, Alexandria, Va.
I%BoNNETs made to order. Orders filled
punctually and satisfaction invariably guaranteed
NH 4-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
PIGEoN SHOOTING
A Challenge to any Ten Gentlemen of St
Mary's, Prince Georges and Charles
Counties

WYE, the undersigned, citizens of Charles
w county, feeling strongly inclined to engage
in the social and invigoratIng exercise of field
sports, and being perfectly satisfied our practice
in gunnery is perfect, do earnestly and daringly
tender to any ten gentlemen Of the counties above
named, pitched battle in the valuable and use
full science of Pigeon Shooting. We know our
own consummate skill and the high degree of per-
lection to which we have attained in the science
of gunnery, and we therefore confidently tender
this challenge, for Pigeon Shooting to any ten
gentlemen Of the above counties who dare accept
it. When a single discharge Of the French artil-
lery at Waterloo had swept away nearly an en-
tire English reg iment, Wellington remarked
s'This is better practice than they had in Spain -
We think we have the better practice and we are
willing and anxious to test it. We propose FIVE
shots for each maiI-the gun to carry not more
than one and half ounce Of shot-the loseing
party to pay for supper and trimmings, to come
off at Mr. T. V. Posey'S Hotel. Each member
of the shooting party shall invite friend to the
Mary county to regulate and control this great
shooting match of science, art and tried skill and
prowess The time and other terms to be agreed
upon when the match is finally arranged. Ad-
dress Mr. z. V. Posey, Port Tobacco, Md.
SAMUEL COX.
VIM. T. CAMPBELL,
WASHINGTON A. WARE,
S. P. M. HANSON,
ALFRED WILLS.
CHARLES YEATES,
VIM. l.. SHElRBOURN.
s.. RICH. Nj. SMOOT,
JOHN JOHNSON.
December ?, 1858
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
MEAS the cool weather has now arrived. tn

1STAs the cool weather has now arrived, the
following rules for lighting coal fire, by which
considerable time and labor may be effected,
will doubtless be acceptable to all who have to
perform that duty: Clear the CRATE we'll from
ashes and cinders then lay at the bottom. of it
few Jumps of fresh coal about the size of ducks
eggs, so as not wholly to obstruct the air pass
ing between the bars on which they are placed.
This done, put a small quantity of waste paper
or shavings next upon the coal: then few
sticks or pieces of split wood, placed carefully
above it, so that they may not project between
the bars; then layer of the cnders you have
before taken from the CRATE and next few
small Jumps OF coal on the top. Take care to
complete this process before applying the light,
which may easily be done afterwards by means
of a lucifer MATCH and you will seldom fail to
have good fire in a few minutes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

SOUTH CARoL1NA.-The Legislature of South
Carolina commenced it's annual session on Mon
day week, and on Tuesday the message of Gov
ernor Aliston was communicated to both Houses
1t is represented to be document conservative
in tone and concise in its statements The
Governor refers in. terms of, congratulation to
the progress of the railroads and other internal
Improvements Of the State; recommends them
vestment of Southern capital more in Southern
improvements and less in Northern securities 1;
refers in terms of disapproval to incendiary re-
solutions against slavery by the Free-State Leg
islatures, declaring such resolutions undeserving
OF response, and exhorting the States to cult
vate moral virtues, industrious domestic habits
and to observe scrupulously all the Federal OBJ
legations. He then refers to the recent SLAYER
cases as presenting in strong relief the devotion
to law and order of the people of South Carroll
ma, but expresses regret at their occurrence, as
productive of unwonted excitements. He ques-
tons the proprety of interferences in such a
manner with the commerce of the inhabitants of
Cuba, and expresses the belief that while the
navy of the United States may, under the Con-
stitution, be charged with the preventing slave
trade between the coast of Africa and our own
shores, it is policy to let foreign nations regt1-
late their own affairs and enforce their own Pc
lice. The remainder of the message is confined
to State policy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

aJ-According to the recent advices from
old maids. No single women are allowed there
every man is allowed one legal wife, and as
many second wives as his means will permit
him to support. The second wives are selected
by law from the poorer classes of society, whose
relatives are unable to maintain them, and the
children arc all adopted by the legal wife, who
is the'only acknowledged mother. The old rule
is therefore reversed in Japan, where, instead of
boy not knowing his own father, hundreds DO
not know theirsown mother.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE. NOVEMBER 90. /

Y BALTIMORE, NOVEMBER 30, 1855.
GRAIN.-W - The receipts of most d, scrip
tons were rather limited this morning, those OF
Wheat amounting to 10000 bushels white and l.
oOo bushels red and prices were firm, especially
Tor prime grades, which were scarce; sales of white
were at 1l5a12O cts, for medium, 125a135 cts. for
fair to good, and 140al4s cts. for prime to choice
red brought l17a122 cts per bushe1 for fair to prime
Corn.-Of Corn IS, 900 bushels offered, and new
white sold at 56a61 cts. yellow 6Oa67 Cts; per
bushel.
Rye.-Sales of new Maryland at &c cts.
Oats.-Sales of prime Maryland at Dads cts.
[F'rom the American of Saturday last.1
ToBAcco.-The season for shipping being pretty
much over, the demand has in a great measure
subsidized. Nothing but the best qualities is now
looked for, and these maintain former rates, but
the stock of these descriptions is small. Inferior
and common sorts not wanted, and for such
very low figures offered. We quote inferior to
good Maryland crop at $4a$s675 and superior
quality at $sS.25a S 1O.75 ground leaf at $3a S.
so: Nothing doing in Ohio or Kentucky.
The inspections for the week are Al hhds.
Maryland, 10 hhds. Ohio, Is hhds. Kentucky, and
hhds. Virginia-total, $50 hhds.
ALEXANDRIA, NOVEMBER 80, 1858.
GRA1N.-W eat.-Oferings on Change yester-
day were fair, and the market active, at decline
on Saturdays figures. Sales of fair to good white
at 120 122, and 1913 cts red 116, IT. and l1S cts.
for good. .....'... .
C0rn.-The demand is fair, with light receipts.
Sales of new white on Change at 70 cts. No yell
low offered and none coming to market
Rye-Saes at 6Sa70 cts. with a fair demand.
Oats-No sales reported, and quotations nomi-
nally 40 cts.
PoRK.-The demand continues good. Receipts
to limited extent, and prices unchanged, viz -
So 25a $50 so for dressed hogs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

The DICKENS SUIcIDE.-The newspapers
contain additional particulars respecting the
suicide Of Mr.. Edward j. Dickens, of England,
in Jersey City. From the testimony of DIR. Ed
wards, who made the postmortem examination,
it appears that the deceased was in the habit of
taking cyanide Of potassium, for the purpose OF
alternating the pain of a severe cough which he
was afflicted with, and that taking stronger
dose than usual, on an empty stomach, death
resulted
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
A league is believed to exist in the Southern

A league is believed to exist in the Southern
States, one of the aims of which is the augmen-
tation of the supply of slave labor. 1t is as
serted that this league is now operating in the
State of Mississippi to secure the passage of a
law by the Legislature authorizing system of
African apprenticeship claiming that each
State has perfect right to make such laws in
this regard as it may deem proper, and that
Congress has no right to interfere. Should they
succeed in Mississippi, the contest of course will
at once be taken to Congress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

The CREW OF THE SLAYER EcHo-CoLUM-
B1A Nov. 3O.-The grand jury came into court
this morning, but had found no bill in all three
of the cases of the crew of the SLAYER Echo
Their counsel will probably move for a dis
charge on Monday, when the question of the
constitutionality of the act of Congress will come
up for argument. The United States attorney
will endeavor to hold the prisoners.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

LARGE TURNIPs.-We have been shown sew
eral Turnips, of the flat white variety, grown
by Mr.. Josias Ii. Hawkins, of this county, each
measuring about "a inches in circumference one
way and 274 inches the other, and weighing
about lbs go
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says-"An intense degree of interest
is felt in the forthcoming message Of the Presi-
dent of the United States, in so far as it may
concern our relations with our Spanish-Ameri-
can neighbors. 1t is hoped by many that he
will have occasion to assume definite and firm
position as to Central-American matters. AS
to Mexico, no annexation project would be coun-
tenanced, nor even Gen. Houston's protectorate.
But the public mind is prepared for a gradual
extension of American rule over territory now
Mexican" What proof is there, of any such
state of the public mind in this country?
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
DIED.

In this village, on the 10Th ult, Master GEORGE
H. SHACKELFORD, youngest son the late LYME
SHAcKELFoRD, in the 18th year of his age.
On Sunday, 2sth ult., near Baltimore, JOHN
ALEXANDER SHINN, in the 31st year of his age,
eldest son of STETHEN SH1NN, Esq, of Alexandria.
On Saturday nigh last, SARAH BUTLER, (frec
colored.) daughter of ELEANOR BUTLER, of Manic
moy district,-aged about 81 years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

New SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH W1RE.-Henry
j: Rodgers, Esq, of Baltimore city, has invent
ed and patented new submarine telegraph
wire. 1t is little more than quarter of inch in
diameter, or one third the size of the Atlantic
cable already laid down, and consists of cop
per wire in the centre, about as large as good
sized knitting needle covered first with layer
of gutta percha, and next with braid of fine
flax, or hemp, thoroughly saturated with pitch
1t is flexible, yet very solid and evidently dura-
bile -1
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
FOR RENT.

tTNHE whole WAREHOUSE PROPERTY for
Il Rent or Lease the next year, 1859:
Il Two comfortable DWELLING -
ffTM HOUSES, with Gardens, &c., H=a=[
l-.lQQ thereto attached .G=I=l
Z A commodous CELLAR and GRANARY.
: TOBACCO WAREHOUSE and LUMBER
YARD.
70 any person OF energy and enterprise, with
small capital, rare chance is here offered to
make money. Apply to
H. A. NEALE, Port Tobacco.
Dec 9, 1854
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

Mr.. MoRPHY AND Mr.. STAUNToN-It is
rumored that the st. Georges Chess Club, of
London, requires Mr.. Staunton either to accept
the profercd challenge of Mr.. Morphy or to for
fe't the position Of chess champion Of England.
Mr.. Morphy's success with the chess players
and amateurs of France has been equal to that
which he had with those of England
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

MURDERERs SENTENCED.-In the Criminal
Court of Baltimore city, on the 23d ult., Judge
Stump overruled the motion for new trial in
the case of Henry Gambrill, convicted of the
murder Of Benjamin Benton. Shortly after the
decision was rendered, Gambrill was brought
into court, and sentenced to be hung at such
time as the Governor may appoint. When
asked if he had any thing to say why judgment
should not be pronounced upon him, he replied
that all he had to say was that he was an inno-
cent man. The condemned man preserved a
calm demeanor during the solemn proceeding,
and seemed to be reconciled to the sad fate that
has overtaken him at his early age What a
lesson does it teach to youth to beware of evil
associations Here is young man, just enter
ing upon the threshold of life, condemned to ex-
plate upon the gallows the highest crime known
to our laws. Truly, the way of the transgres-
sor is hard. -
William G. Ford, convicted of the murder OF
Thomas H. Durham, has also been sentenced
in the same court to be hung at such time as
may be fixed upon. ....
John Stephens alias Cyphus, (colored,) con-
victed of the murder Of John King, also colored
was sentenced to be hung at such time as may
be appointed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

AN IMMENSE misunderstanding to the
Cumberland (Md.,) AHeganian, an old man
named John Brobst, living in the Glades, in
that county, recently discovered that he was the
rightful owner Of a large tract Of land in the
richest mineral region Of Pennsylvania, under
laid with immense seams of coal and iron, and
valued at $8,OOO,OOO. Brobst, it is said, lived
on the land fifty years ago, became involved
through his brother, mortgaged his property to
it's then full value, and came to Maryland,
where he has ever since lived in indignant cir
cumstances. The property subsequently pass
ed into the hands of his nephews, who after
wards sold it to a wealthy company. The diff
ficulty of giving good title to the property led
to the fact that Brobst was still alive He was
searched out, found, and taken on to Pennsyl-
vania and according to the ANcyanian, has sold
out all his right for the sum Of $2,6oo,o0o.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

PURCHASE OF REAL EsTATE.-We learn that
George Mattingly, Esq, Of Washington City,
has purchased "Mount Welly," in this county,
nearly opposite Alexandria, containing two hun
bred and thirty-five acres delightfully."- situated,
sloping from the brow of the ridge toward the
Potomac The price paid is said to be $4,000.
Planters AGrOc0te
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02


The ATLANTIC CADLE.-iDr. Thompson, Pro-
fessor Of Natural Philosophy in the University
of Glasgow, after a series of experiments and
tests at Valentia, became fully satisfied as to the
nature, extent, and position of the break in the
Atlantic Gable. "The inference is unavoidable
that, at the distance of some 28O miles of cable
or about $50 in actual space the Atlantic cable
conductor is for at least two inches denuded Of
it's g11tta-percha insulation and exposed to the
water" It is evident that this flaw will not re-
pair ITSELF and it is quite as evident to those
practically acquainted with the undertaking
that it cannot be repaired by engineering Or e.
lectric skill. Tt is not accessible by under-rrn-
ming, for the cable will not stand the strain to
which it is subjected in being raised from such
a depth. After the failure of last year it broke
in the attempt to recover the submerged portion
after only fifty miles had been lifted. This was
in water which is shallow compared with the
depths at $50 miles from land. Nor can any
thing be done by the manipulation of the cur
rents sent in from the shore. A current of po-
sitive "copper" electricity mends the injury
slightly; but it is by oxydising the exposed sur
face of the conductor and thus coating it with a
non-conductor. Unfortunately this non-con-
Quoting oxide is soluble and washes off as quick
ly as formed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

RsT Vermont is about to pass additional laws
designed to defert the operation of the Fugitive
Slave Law in that State. Vermont has for some
time time past been an abolition-nullifying
State. Her leading men appear to have no re-
gard for their obligations to the law and the
constitution, when they come athwart their alb
clifton proclivities.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

USPreaching may be expected at the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in Port Tobacco, on SATUR-
DAY and SUNDAY next, the 18th and 5th inst. Ser
vice at the usual hours.
Dec 9, 1853
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

| MEETING OF CONGRESS. second session
the 55th Congress opens on Monday next, and
closes on the 18th of March. Already number
of the members have reached Washington, and
should a quorum of both houses be present on
Monday, it is probable the Presidents message
will be sent in on the same day.
= The INTENTIONS OF SPAIN.-It is stated that
Senior Tassara, the Spanish Minister to this gov
ernment has notified Secretary Cass that his
government has no other design on Mexico than
the protection of her citizens residing there, and
the enforcement of her claims for indemnify
Her object is alleged to be similar to that of
England and France.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
TNHE subscriber will sell SEVERAL YOKE
i of YOUNG OXEN, also some MICH
COWS and HEIFERS.
JOHN HAMILTON.
Dec 9, 1959-3t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
CoLLINGTON.

A BRILLIANT WEDDING.-The Patriot thus
notices wedding which came off in Baltimore
ON the 23d nltimo:
At an early hour last evening ST. Paul's
Church, corner of Saratoga and Charles streets,
was crowded to repletion to witness the mar
riage ceremony of Mr.. Richard Contee, of Prince
Georges county, Nd, and Miss Anna Bowling,
of the same place. The ceremony was perform
ceeded the wedding shortly afterwards at the
Gimor House, where between four and five
hundred guests assembled. Mr.. Contee, the
happy bridegroom, is lineal descendant of the
Hnguenot family, who settled in Prince Georges
county two hundred years ago.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

FIRE.-The Dwelling House of G. I. Paul
near Great Mills, in St. Nary's county, was
consumed by fire last week. There was no i'll
surahce, we learn. st
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
MARRIED.

At St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, by Rev. Mr..
MARBuRY, RICHARD CONTEE, and Miss ANNA,
daughter of Hon. JOHN d. BowLINe, of Prince
Georges county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02
THE
" G R E At R EPU BLIC"
MONTHLY,

TO THE PUBLIC, THE BOOK AND PERIOD
CAL TRADE, AND THE PRESS
WE have the honor to announce that we shall
w issue, about the first OF December, so as to
be in season to command the carly attention of the
public and the periodical trade the first number of
a new illustrated Magazine, to be called .s}
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-12-02

The MARSHALL HOUSE, ALExANDR1A.-We
see that this Hotel has passed into the hands Of
MIR. Martin Maddox, formerly keeper of the
City Hotel. Mr.. M. has been we'll known to
our citizens, by his uniform poiteness and atten-
tive business habits, and we now bespeak for
him large share of the patronage of our citi
zens who may sojourn in Alexandria. They will
no doubt find at the Marshall House all the COM
forts and attention which they could desire.