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Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07

Agency Notice.-ur. p. FISHER our only
authorized agent in san Francisco, to receive ndycr
tsemens, receipt for the same, and to ransac bus-
ness generally for the DENocRAr. Office 17l1e Wash
nston street, (upstars) nearly opposite NIaguire's
Opera House.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07

MIR. f. b. DAVIDSON is our Agent in Sacramento
All is authorized to receive subscriptions and adyer-
tlsements' and to receipt for the same. Oice at T.
h. Davidson's Post omce Exchange, lth street, be-
tween and X, near the Post Onice.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07

Ia man named Taylor, who had few
hundred dollars in his possession, run the
gauntlet Of five robbers, near Camanche
Camp, San joaquin county, few days ago.
portion of them being mounted and the
rest afoot They fired at him some twenty
shots, but he escaped unharmed. The mount
ed ones gave desperate chase after him, but
his horse was too fleet for them
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07
New Furniture.
100 French Ezabathan Style Bedsteads;
100 Best Curled Hair Mattresses
200 Feather Bolsers;

100 Rest Curled Hair Mattresses;
200 Feather Bosters;
800 Fine Feather Pillows;
$50, Premium Spring Mattresses
New Addition to the Exchange OF go Rooms, fur.
nshed in the best of style.
Fine suits of Rooms for Families
The Proprietor SETS TIE BEST TABLE IN TIE
STATE.
This Hotel is fre-proof, and has $50 hardGnished
rooms.
LADIES ENTRANCEto the Hotel, corner Sansome
and lIalleck streets.
The Exchange has been entirely remodeed, paint
ed and renovated throughout.
The Proprietor will leave nothing undone to make
the guests of the Exchange comfortable while stopping
at this Hotel. Prices shah be reasonable
ssS The Exchange Coach will always be in readi-
ness to convey passengers to and from this Hotel
dec2S-lm2p BAILEY SARGENT, Proprietor
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07
FRIDAY, JANUARY !. 1859.

81 hire ero,n on The 0i'r efu,y coaBtty efl-
nal en0,tv 10 eccry TORN, Of tyranny or-r tie
mind or man." Tuos. JErrEns1x.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07

rs Hueston, Hastings d Co, are Offering
their large and varied assortment of clothing
at New York cost See their advertisement.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07

C-"They Say" 10y W. p. w., will appear
in our next issue
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07

MARRIED.

on the 9th inst, by the Rev J. d. Bain, Emerson
y, Meek, OF Marysve, to Mary A. Fronk, Of Yuba
City, Suttcr County.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07
BLUE vITRIOL.

&OOO S 1 Smut IGs s Wheat Wheat Sor fST' e IL ots
to suit by RICE, COFFIN 4 co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-07

VENtHS old established Hotel is now furnished with
Collins Co.'S celebrated premium Spring Mat
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
OBITUARY

Died at her residence, near Bryantown, Charles
county, Md, Thursday, February Sd, 1859, Mrs.
ELIZABETH MCPHERSON, in the 10th year of
her age.
Although it is in obedience to an impulse of our
nature, to throw the mantle of charity on the de-
fects of those whom the fell destroyer has taken
way from us; whilst it is but part of our inui-
tive disposition even when yet listening to the flu
neral dirge to trample under foot the weapons of
the traducing hand, and to buckle on the armour
of the panegyrst; we mi ght, in the present in
stance an dWest ourselves of these procvities and
appearing in the simple garb of truth bear testimo-
ny to the many virtues, the enviable qualities of
this truly good woman. 1t the good fortune of
the writer of this feeble tribute to have been init
mately acquainted with her, and to have known her
in the varied relations of life for the last many
years. He knew her friend and to know her,
was to know true and devoted friend-a kind and
generous neighbor. He knew her mother; for
it was not alone to her own children that she was
wont to exercise the kindly Offices of mother; but
the gentle hand of maternal regard was ever ex-
tended to all. In word, like the faithful steward
she seemed truly to possess, in eminent degree,
those great qualities of heart and soul, which are
the necessary fruits of that choicest gift of the Holy
Spirit the fear and love of the Most High.
But few weeks have elapsed, and we are called
on to record the death the 2st instant of fond
and devoted son, WILLIAM ALEXANDER Nc
PHERSON, in the SD year of his age. Although
for many years borne down by the weight of heavy
physical Affections, having become blind and lame
in early infancy; and for more than twelve months
groaning under the pangs of an incurable organic
disease which was insidiously but steadily wearing
away his vital powers; yet no complaint, no muir
muir ever heard to escape his lips The writer
of this had the privilege seeing him frequent
y during the last weeks of his Illness and rare in
deed was the privilege of seeing one respond with
such penitential spirit-such quiet resignation
such confiding and heroic foritude to the immuta-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry

Where the above preparation is known, it is so
well established as an infallible Remedy for the
cure of Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness,
Bronchitis, Splitting Of Blood, Pain in the Breast,
Group, Whooping Cough, and every form of Pull
MoNARY COMPLAINT, that it were work ofsuperer-
ogation to speak of its merits.
Discovered by well known physician more than
twenty years since, it has by the wonderful cures
it has affected been constantly approaching in pub
lie favor until its and its reputation are alike
universal; and it is now known and cherished by
all (and their sname is legion") who have been
stored to health by its use the GREAT REMEDY
for all the diseases which it processes to cure.
Sir James Clark, physician to Queen Victoria
has given as his opinion that
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED
The whole history of this Medicine fully confirms
the opinion of that eminent man. Thousands car
testify and have testified, that when all other rem
edies had failed, this has completely cured; tha
when the sufferer had we'll nigh despared, this has
afforded immediate relief; that when the physician
had pronounced the disease incurable, this has re
moved it entirely.
The virtues of this Balsam are alike applicable t.
cure slight Cold or a Confirmed Consumption, ant
its power as safe, certain, speedy pleasant and ct
fectual remedy cannot be equalled.
/ mCAuT1oN! Purchase none unless 1t has tn
WRITTEN signature Of 81 BUTTS" on the wrapper, a
we'll as the written name of the proprietors.
: S.w. FOWLE & CO., Proprietors, Boston.
}, For sale by their agents everywhere, and by WV
BOSWELL, Port Tobacco; JOHN T. COTTON, Allen
Fresh, Charles County, Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
CIR E Y M E D OCK
An|),.,X!g
THIS FINE YOUNG C.4.N:fDL4.N

THIS FINE YOUNG C.4N:fDL7N
WILL make season at Or near the following
w places. to wit AT his Stables on Mondays;
at Mr.. William Cox s Mill, (near Port Tobacco,)
on TUESDAYS; at Duffield Wednesdays; at
Bryantown on Thursdays; at Newport on Fridays;
and IN Piccawaxen on Saturdays.
Grey Medock was sired by ''Penn's Old Cana
da, ;" is five years old, about fifteen hands high is
fac siaile color, STYLE and action. Of sire, and
Of great endurance. Having used him as hun
ter the past winter, he has no super6uous fat, is
in fine health and condition consequent upon free
exercise; proved himself a sure foal-getter last
season.
TERMS $40 the season, to be liquIdated by
the payment of S., if paid by the lst day of Sep
TENDER. Season to end the 25th June. The
Groom to receive IS cents in each case.
SAMUEL. COX.
! March 81, l659-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

CATHOLIC B1sHoPs.-We learn from an off
cial source, that the Rev. James Duggan has
been appointed Bishop of Chicago; Rev. Faith
er Thomas Grace, 0. p, of Memphis has been
promoted to the See of St. Paul, Minnesota
Rev Father James Whelan, O. P, of Somerset
Ohio, has been appointed Coadjutor to the Bish-
op of Nashville. He was recently Provincial to
the Order Very Rev. Father James O'Gor-
mon, Prior of the Trappist Monastery, near Du-
buque, is created Vicar Apostolic of Nebraska
Gnfhnhc Mirror
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

The UsuRY LAW OF MARYLAND-Znporta
Decision.-The Court of Appeals have recently
made an important decision in relation to the
usury laws Of the State. In the case of Dill vs.
Ellicott, the u s. District Court of Maryland
decided that if the usury was proved, the whole
debt was forfeited. In similar case, that Of
Bandel vs. Isaac Judge Marshall, Of the Court
of Common Pleas, made contrary decision, he
holding that usury only worked a forfeiture of
the amount of interest usuriously charged. On
this an appeal was taken, and the Court of APP
peals sustains Judge Marshall on these grounds:
/. We hold that the 49th section of the Sd
article Of the constitution does not, Of itse make
void in whole contract demanding or exacting
more than six per cent. 1t merely fixes the le-
gal rate of interest.
2. That it is for the Legislature, by forfeitures
and penalties, to make the contract void, either
in whole or in part, as to it may seem best, and,
by penalties, punish the party or parties max
ing such a contract
8. That until the Legislature shall, '0y laao, !"
provide the necessary forfeitures and penalties,
the act of 1916, Oh. 352, remains in force.
We hold the act of 1S45, with the exception
of it's 9Th and 9th sections, to be nothing more
than an act relating to the remedy-that is to
say, it prescribes the mode in which the party
seeking to avoid any part of a contract, on the
ground of usury, shall bring such defence to the
notice of the court. Until he does bring such
defence to the notice of the court, in legal con-
temptation, it has no existence. If, however, it
should be deemed expedient to adopt any other
mode, it is for the Legislature to provide it.
From these it follows that the judgment Of the
Court of Common Pleas must be affirmed, until
the Legislature shall otherwise order, an action
may be maintained on contract on which was
demanded or taken more than six per cent. in
terest ; and if the defendent desires to rid him
self of liability for the excess beyond the six pei
cent, he must specially plead and set out wha
is actually and fairly due on the contracts I'M
less he does so, he will be responsible to the ex
tent of the face of the contract.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

THE WHEAT SUPPLY.-For several years
there has not been such meagre supply of
wheat in our city as this season of the year
On inquiry we learn that the light supply is
principally caused by the stocks being exhaust
ed, nearly all the raisers of wheat having sent
their produce of last year to market. There
are, Of course, some considerable lots yet scat
tered through the region of country which sup,
plies the Baltimore market, but not sufficient t.
make the receipts come to the usual quantity
until after the gathering in of the present grow
ing crop-RaH. Patriot.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scrber has obtained from the Orphans Court
Of Charles county, Md. letters Of Administration on
the personal estate of JOHN R. RYE, late of said
county, deceased. All persons having claims a.
gainst the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouches thereof, to the
Register Of Wills, on or before the Gath day Of
September next. They may otherwise by law be-
excluded from all benefit Of said deceased's estate
Given under my hand this Esd day Of March,
1859. ROBERT r. RYE. Admir-
NH "a Of John Rye.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

Nv E call particular attention to stock of
w very ELEGANT PLATED WARE, consist
ing of Tea Sets, Urns, Kettles Walters, Cake Bas-
kets, Casters, Butter Dishes, Toast Racks, Fruit
Bowls, Ice Pitchers, SC.
The above is believed to be the cheapest lot of
Plated Ware ever offered for sale in this city.
M. w. GAIT & BRO, Jewellers,
1854 Pennsylvania Avenue, a doors west Browns
NH 3l-2m Hotel,) Washington City.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
R4eThe Baltimore Patriot contains lc

D6The Baltimore Patriot contains long
statement prepared by the friends Of Henry
Gambrill, one of the condemned criminals now
awaiting execution for the murder of police Of
fcer Benton, giving afidavits of certain parties
to show that another party, named Richard
Harris, was the perpetrator Of the murder, and
that he (Harris) confessed the deed to certain
parties. 1t is, however, not deemed worthy OF
credence and has all been before the Governor
and rejected by him some time back. 1t is the
last desperate effort to save the life of the GRIM
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
NOTICE.

THERE will be Petition before the Board Of
Il County Commissioners for the REOPENlNG
AND MAKING PUBLIC A ROAD passing
through the lands of George W. Robey and Fran.
els Montgomery to the Road leading from Piney
Church to Middetown, at the next meeting Of
said Commissioners after the 23d of April next,
at which said meeting counter petitions, if any,
should be presented.
March "a. lS49-St
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
RECEPTION OF LORD LYoNs.-The Annapolis

RECEPTION OF LORD LYoNS.-Ihe Annapolis
Gazette of Thursday last says:
Mayor Brown has appointed committee to
make arrangements for the reception of Lord
Lyons, the new British Minister. The commit
tee met at the City Hall on Tuesday, and ap-
pointed the following committee of reception
Hon. James Murray, Chairman Messrs. Alex
ander Randall William H. Tuck, Thomas G.
Pratt, William. A. Spencer, Com. VOORHEES,,
Thomas Ireland, Jonathan Pinkney, Richard I.
Crabb, Thomas j. Wilson, John Walton, J.
Wesley White, and Richard R. Goodwin. 1t
was resolved to tender banquet to Lord Lyons
at such time as may best suit his convenience,
and the following committee was appointed tc
make the necessary arrangements: Messrs. W
A. Spencer, Jonathan Pinkney, John Walton,
Richard Swami and Thomas j. Wilson.
The frigate Curacao had not arrived here yes
terday at sunset.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

The National hatezligencer, from review
of the facts connected with the subject, discred-
it's the statement that Mr. Jeffersons famous
"gun-boats" were built for the special purpose
of taking Cuba, and also contends that MIR. JEFF
ferson during his administration never contem-
plated the seizure of Cuba.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

Citizen states that sufficient amount has already
been subscribed for the purpose of fitting up the
show ground at Frederick for the use of the
State Society to justify the conclusion that the
fair will be held in that city the coming fall
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

NEW STORE! NEW GOODS!!
THE undersigned having returned from the
i North, are now opening and offering large
and we'll selected stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS
fevery variety for Ladies and Gentlemen;
Fancy articles, 1Perfumery. Soaps, &c !,
Groceries, Hardware, Cutlery, Tin '
& Queens uare, Cigars, Tobacco,
&c. &c.
Our Goods are FRESH and NEW, purchased for
CASH, and will be sold Low for CASH, or to punct
al customers on CREDIT OF SIX MONTHS.
JOSEPH LACEY, ,.crv O. e,,1r11
EDWIN A. SMITH. - 0 IL
Port Tobacco, March 81, 1859.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

J. NEWTON HARPER & CO.,
GRoCERS,
FORWARDING 6 COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
KING STR !M52.22tg DDGRy
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Dealers in ROPE, TAR, PIrcH, FISH, SALT, PLAs-
TER, &c.
Strict attention paid to the sale of Grain and all
kinds of Country Produce, and prompt returns
made. NH 3l-1y
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

H9-The Annapolis Republican states that an
insane female, supposed to be named Polly
Paine, from Prince Georges county, was found
on Tuesday evening last, in the woods of Philip
T. A. Hammond, of Anne Arundel county
She has been placed in the Jail at Annapolis.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
NEW JEWELRY

CORAL, Etruscan, Enamelled, Mosaic, and all
~ other new styles of rich Jewelry.
A large assortment always on hand, embracing
every novelty in our line.
M W. GAIT & BRO, Jewellers,
354f ennsylvania Avenue, a doors west Brown s
NH 3l-2m IIotel,) Washington City.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

n9rOn Tuesday night the President of the
United States presided at the first regular meet
Ing of the Washington Monument Society under
the new charter, and made few appropriate
remarks, urging the corporators to appeal to
the people in behalf of their noble enterprise
A committee was appointed to prepare an ad-
dress to the public
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
SILVER WARE.

NJ w. GAIT & BROTHER, 1854 Pennsylva-
~. MIA Avenue, flour doors west of Browns
Hotel call attention to their unusually large stock
of new and elegant SILVER WARE, consisting of
Iea-Sets, Walters, Pitchers, Gobets, Cups, Forks,
Spoons, &c. Also, every possible variety of Fancy
Silver Ware, suitable for Wedding Presents.
NH 31-2m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

Baltimore and Potomac Rail Road-Notice
to Directors.
THE DIRECTORS of the Baltimore and Po-
Il tomac Rail Road Company are requested to
meet at BARNuM's HOTEL. in the City of Baltimore,
On TUESDAY, the 5th day Of April next,
for the transaction Of the business of the Company.
JOHN s. SELLMAN, President.
March "a, ls59-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
A CARD

nR. G. III. VAN PATTEN, Dentist,
~ of WAsHINGroN CRY, being on profession
al tour to Marlboro, Nottingham and Woodyille.
will return by way OF Port Tobacco early in April
next, prepared to execute anything in the line Of
his profession in the best manner A further an
nouncement will be made through the ''Times"
on his arrival.
March "a, lS59-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

nTSome of the Southern States have re-
Gently been visited with considerable frosts,
which it is feared has caused much injury to
fruit trees, as they are all in full bloom.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
DIED.

AT his residence, near Bladensburg, on Monday
morning, the 2lst inst, DR.. HANSON PENN, aged
81 years. He was formerly resident of Charles
county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

9The sectarian troubles in the Boston
schools have extented to those Of Chelsea
Those pupils that refused to comply with the
rules of the school have been discharged.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

DECISION IN THE MAULsBY CAsE.-In the
matter Of the application of VIM. P. Maulsby,
Esq, for a writ Of habeas corpus, to Judge Bar
tol, of the Court Of Appeals Of Maryland, the
Judge, after full elaboration decided to discharge
the applicant from custody. His opinion and
reasons for doing so will be filed hereafter and
published.
1t will be recollected that Col. Maulsby was
fined $500, and committed to the custody of the
Sheriff. by Judge Nelson, in his court at Frede-
rick, for contempt in not producing certain pa
pers which had been committed to him as coun-
sci for a party who was tried for forgery.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

CONGRESSIONAL Observation-Disclosures for
Members of Congress are to be held in the course
of this year as follows: Connecticut and Rhode
Island elect early in April; in Virginia on the
fourth Thursday of May; on first Monday of
August in Alabama, Kentucky and Texas; on
first Thursday of August in Tennessee; on Sc
cond Thursday of Aes.,et iirs Nersl. -ee.el;rrt',
on first Monday of October in Georgia and Mis-
sissippi; on second Tuesday of October in Min
nesota; on first Monday (7th) of October in
Louisiana, and on first Wednesday (2d) of No
vember in Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

DREACHING may be expected at the M. E..
L Church in Piccawaxen, on Sunday next, at
10 O'Clock, A. M. and O'Clock, P. M
March 81, 1859.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

The INDICTMENT OF SIcKLEs.-The Grand
Jury, having made presentment against Mr..
Sickles for the murder of Mr.. Key, it then
became the duty of the District Attorney to
prepare an indictment, and place it before them
for their final action. This he did last Thurs
day, when it was returned by them as true
bill. The reason for the delay is understood to
be that they might, meantime, have opportuni-
to examine additional witnesses, more particu-
iarly relative to Butterworth, so that, if they
discovered sufficient cause, they could indict him
Jointly with Mr.. Sickles
The day of trial is fixed on the 18th of April.