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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

E% THE government of our forefathers must
be maintained, and its national integrity be pre-
served" is the rallying cry of the Adminstra-
ton, echoed by the united North, in vindication
of the unwise and unjust course being pursued
towards the South. Maddened, and blinded by
their passion, it has never occurred to them that
By their o,cn acts, the government of our fore
fathers has been subvertel, and its aims and OBJ
jects defeated. The government of our forefath-
ers was a government Of perfect freedom and
equality. The idea of holding, by suyiuqation,
one section of the country, was farthest from
their thoughts The whole was to be govern
ment by the free ,cM and consent of the govern
ed. The force to be employed in remedying
any wrongs or grievances, was the ballot box,
and the weapons used, the voice of the people.
From unwise and unjust legislation, coercion
and subjugation, they freed themselves by one
of the nobest struggles ever made on earth.-
Their government was upheld and supported
by the appreciation of the PEOPLE. 1t was a
government for the protection of all. AN were
equally interested in its maintenance, and when
it ceased to afford protection to all. when it is
sought to force into submission and subsection,
the States composing the Union, the govern
ment of our fathers is overturned, and upon the
heads of those who would wantonly trample
upon the liberties of the free States of free peo
ple should rest the responsibility for all the evils
that must inevitably follow the carrying out Of
the indicated policy Of the Lincoln administra-
ton The Union exists no longer, it is severed
and broken-sad as the contemplation is, how
ever much to be deplored- it is a
amentable truth-a thing accomplished, and
the energies of the Administration at Washing
Il 4Al / a4t;.-e~ e. faat<;ett-s
or humanity, should be to spare this once glori-
Gus nation from the scourge Of desolating civil
war. The South does not want war. 1t wants
peace. But it cannot be conquered, subjugated,
or inundated -Aler. Gazette
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
Ex-PREsIDENT PIERCE ON THE Wharf.-The

Ex-PREsIDENr PIERCE ON THE WAR.-The
Boston Post publishes letter from ex-Presdent
Pierce, which concludes as follows:
"The very idea of the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the
Union has always been to me one of terrible
significance. Still, if it holds place in the in
evitable march of time-if the noble fabric must
totter to its fall-there is, humbly hope, no
necessity that its ruins be stained
with gore. If our fathers were mistaken, and
time has developed in our system, or if the mad
ness of their sous has planted there the germ of
an 'irrepressibe conflict which forbids us longer
to live together in peace, then in peace and on
just terms let US separate. Fearful will be the
of those who would cast the last
clement of human woe-that of arms for fratri-
cidal slaughter-into the general chaos. The
wisdom of man fails-may God in mercy
guide US"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
HSy Everybody who is conyersant with the

HSy~ Everybody who is conversant with the
tone of the Northern papers during the past ten
days, can scarcely have failed to notice that it
has gradually become less dccamatory and war
like. The reason is obvious; the popular ex-
element, which burned so fiercely for while,
is exhausting its fuel. Men who, a few weeks
ago, dared not open their lips in depreciation of
the war, are now beginning to inquire what good
result can possibly be accomplished by an APP
peal to arms. Letters written by various mer-
chants and capitalists of New York, to their
correspondents in Baltimore, state that every
third man may now be said to be opposed to
entering upon war which could only be prose-
cuted at the expense of vast amount of blood
and treasure, and which must end, after all. in
separation between the North and the South.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23


The PARIS PRESS ON FRENCH MEDITATION
The American conflict continues to be remarked
on in rather brief terms by the Paris journals
Of the I'd Of May, which all express their regret
at the differences that have arisen.
Some of these journals condemn very strong
ly the determination come to- to issue letters of
marque. The Steele has the following:
1t may be remembered that the United States
refused to adhere to the Treaty of Paris, by
which the European powers abolished privateer-
ing. 1t was natural for States which desired to
found their nationality on the maintenance of
slavery to have recourse to measures which all
civilized nations have solemnly condemned
We hope that all the efforts Of the French Co..
ernment will tend to promote reconciliation be-
toceen the t,co parties. We should deeply regret
to see the great republic of the North after set
ting an example of union and concord for three
quarters of a century, exhaust its strength,
squander it's resources, and shed the blood of
its children in fratricidal struggle. This de-
plorable affair involves not only the future of
the United States, but also the honor Of Demo-
cratic institutions. Liberty will not perish in
the conflict, we know but how desirable it is
that triumph should not be purchased at the
cost of blood
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

B English authorities have recently estima-
ted the capital invested by their countrymen in
spinning and weaving cotton alone, at about
1896, $50 900, and that a further sum of $780,
5000 must be added for the processes ofdye-
ing, printing, and bleaching. The floating capt.
tai of the importers of the raw material is esti-
mated at $32, 600, 900; that of the shp-owners
at ,OOO-making total, Independent
of all subsidiary trades ministering indirectly of
$523, $50 900. These are the estimates of Mr.
James A. Mann, in his Cotton Trade of Great
Britain, published in London last year. The
Westminster Review for April adopts these
is any reason for believing them to be exaggera-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
Gen. ISQtler In Washington.

Gen. Benjamin f Butler, Of Massachusetts,.
who has been in command Of the forces at An
napolis and Baltimore, arrived in Washington
on Thursday evening, and took apartments at
the National Hotel He was serenaded during
the night, and in response to repeated calls ad-
dressed the crowd:
lie remarked that he had always been a warm
friend of the South but that was only when the
South was in favor of pcrpetuating the Union,
aid he would be again when they shall have
laid down their arms but while that section of
the Confederacy held to its present rebellious
attitude he would meet it only with cold STEEL
The disintesration of this glorious Union was,
to his mind, thing much more to be regretted
than the shedding Of blood. 1t had cost much
blood and treasure, and so help him God he
would never part with it for less than it COST
lie held every man to be his brother who
stood in defer C, of that flag but he who tram
led upon and endeavored to disgrace it was a
traitor of the deepest dye. This Union must be
preserved through every man this side of the
Arctic regions should perish in the attempt to
maintain it.
If the thirty thousand men who are now here
should be killed in the endeavor to maintain the
Union, there were thirty thousand Others ready
Immediately to take their places; their places
could be taken by hundred thousand, and
theirs in turn by quarter of million and
when there was no longer any men to repel the
invaders of the Union, the ladies would take up
their broom-stcks and fight in defence of it.
Laughter and applause
He would take no step backward. His face
was towards the South, and he intended to keep
it in that direction. When the Government
ordered him, he intended to march to the South,
and he wanted them to follow him.
Gen. Butler retired amid the most enthusiast
tic applause. Three cheers were afterwards
given for a lady who waved a Union flag over
the head of the General whilst he was speaking
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
The Law of Treason.

The following letter from the Secretary OF
State, to the agent of the owners of the two sea
steamers seized some time ago by Gov. Letcher,
shows not only what the opinion of the Govern
ment is of that transaction, but that the illegali
ty Of the seizure atlantis the owners themselves
if they become consenting parties even so far as
to accept indemnity in the shape of sale and
purchase:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

ty of the seizure atlantis the owners themselves
if they become consenting parties even so far as
to accept indemnity in the shape of sale and
purchase:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 7
Washington, May 18th, 1861
SIR: have received your letter of yesterday 5
date, asking me to give you in writing my rea-
sons for considering an acceptance on your part
of Governor Letcher's proposition to purchase
the steamships Yorktown and jamestown, re
Gently seized by his ORDERS and now in his POS
session, an act of treason. With this request /
readily comply.
An instruction has broken out in several of
the States of this Union, including Virginia, de-
signed to overthrow the Government of the
United States The executive authorities ofthe
State are parties to that instruction, and, $50,
are public enemies. Their action in seizing4or
buying vessels to be employed in executing that
design is not merely without authority of law,
but is treason. 1t is treason for any person to
give aid and comfort of public enemies To sell
vessels to them which it is their purpose tosuse
as ships-of-war is to give them aid and comfort
To receive money from them in payment for
vessels which they have seized for those purpo-
ses would be to attempt to convert the un1aw-
full seizure into a sale, and would subject the
party so offending to the pains and penalties of
treason and the Government would f1ot hesitate
to bring the offender to- punishment.
am, sir, yonr obedent servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
To G. Heineken, Esq.,,
Agent of the New York and Virginia Steam
ship Company, Washington. g..
FEDERAL TRooPs ON VIRGINIA SoIL.-The
Richmond Examiner learns from an authentic
source that some Federal troops have landed
near, and are now encamped upon, the farms Of
Joseph Segar and John Tyler, Esqs., not far
from Hampton; and that the Commandant of
Fortress Monroe has taken possession of a pr-
vate bridge, belonging to farmers in the neigh
borhood, upon the plea that it is necessary in
order to send water and provisions to the troops
at the fortress The Examiner Indignantly calls
upon the Southern army.at Norfolk to sweep
the invaders from off the soil of Virginia.
mT The Cambridge Democrat announces that
Judge Stewart declines reelection to Congress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

MILITARY DISTRICT OF ANNAPoLIs.-The
military district of Annapolis comprises the
command Of the troops as we'll as the army re-
gulations, and movements of the forces at the
Capital of the State, Baltimore city, the Relay
House and the region of country contiguous
thereto. This district is now under the COM
mand of General Cadwallader. General Butler
has been promoted and ordered to report at
headquarters at Washington. From Brigodier
he has been elevated to the rank of Major Gene
raj, and is to be respected as such. Brigadier
General Cadwalfader continues in command Of
the three regiments of Philadelphia troops now
encamped on the plains near Fort McHenry,
and will command all the troops at Baltimore,
as well as at the RELAY and AnnaE1AGa-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

n6.The Postmaster General of the Confede-
rate States has issued notice that he shall be
ready to take charge of the entire postal service
or the first Of June.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

ksg- The Cambridge Democrat announces that
Judge Stewart declines collection to Congress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23


THE BALTIMORE AND PoroMAc RAILWAY
Colonel Oden Bowie, President of the Baltimore
aud Potomac Railroad Company, publishes
notice requesting general meeting of the stock
holders of the company at Upper Marlborough,
Prince Georges county, on Che first Wednesday
of June next to choose seven directors for the
ensuing year. ....
1.-The mails from North, South East and
West still come to US laden with the sad tidings
of preparations, and determinations for the pro-
secution of the civil war inaugurated in our once
peaceful, free and happy land. There seems to
81 no prospect, so far, Of any cessation of the
bitterness of feeling entertained by either party
against the other. Each contends for the right
and each considers the other in the wrong. The
Northern press, with little or no exception, is
out in favor Of the most vigorous prosecution Of
this coercise policy, and from the South the
papers show forth a bitter, nnyielding determi-
nation to resist. No compromise, no concession
is exhibited anywhere, and, what is more, there
seems to be no prospect. Sad to relate, we find
even between Individuals of the same neighbour
hood bitterness of feeling equalled only by the
sectional bitterness which pervades the country
Persons whose interests should be, and indeed
are identical, whose homes are in the same coun-
ty and neisbborhood, whose rights, of which so
much is said, are precisely the same are often
possessed of the most bitter feeling Of hostility
each to the other, because forsooth they happen
to differ in opinion as to the chances Of success
Of this plan or that, for the adjustment Of the
national difficulty.
The day has been, even in our short expert
ence. when an honest difference of opinion was
fully tolerated and men allowed to think and
act as their consciences and judgments directed,
provided they kept themselves within the bounds
Of the law Of the land Alas, not now! Pub
lie sentiment is too frequently controlled by
despotic force and often perverted entirely from
the path Of justice and honor. Puritanicai OPP
preston and persecution first set the example
in America and puritanical prejudice and fana-
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gS-rhat ssrenade last night was just little .
most delicious concord OF sweet sounds, thatwe have
h ID the pleasure of listening TO for many a. day
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CIGARS,

W. r. MccLrLLASp, has just received large
invoice very choice cigars. They worth pulling
ami no mistake. EseE@ ##HEa} -E%@@a
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SAMUEL ISRAEL.
VS.
Marcus McDermnt, fSeciosuro
Elizabeth 8. MeDermot, 10 Chsncefy.
Samuel Sbeiiidy, Jr.


The above named defendants are each. hereby no.
tilted, that there is Ole in the once OF The
Clerk Of The District Court Of Pottawaitsme County,
In the State Of Iowa petition OF Samuel Israel,
claiming of them the fsreelosure Of MORTGAGE on
the N OF the s z Of section 70, in Township -.
North Of Ranae n West. executed BY Marcus and
Elizabeth McDermot 70 Tisks Elliott, on the 10Th
day Of Deeerber, 1856, 10 secure the payment Of TIVE
Prornissary Notes described in said mortgage.
And the said Ssnue sbeilidsy, Jr, 10 Notified thas
no personal claim u nafe arstast him snd thsf bis
sqsi.y Of redemption in SAID land b sousht 70 -
fsreclated. ~
Ard the said Defendants ae n5si6ed that rnltss
they spseas and ssswer said petition, on OF before
The morning Of the second Day Of the next February
tern Of the Di4.riet Court II ssd County decree will
be entered against aspraTef for in ssd petlons
9 STREET 4 CRAWFORD
1A Atfy's for Pissnfi1.
The original notice tn TIE stgve sstjsied easss,
having hem returned by the shern ~ Petswsstsnie
County mot s1asd" ADD it sgpssTsns frym sndsvtes
TIA, The plaintiff hzs csHse 81 setioB sHbsistin9
against the Defendants therefore, hereby order shse
The defendants he petthed Of the psnssaey o. sara
cause bs pehIioSti0n toar w<eas sursesstvs'y n Ao
Ccuncai Bluff NonpsrsI
Oct. 18th, 1850. IL. C4sApf-
County yaHsS.
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70 M. n z. Crnris. Secretary Of the cesacii
Blair ard eraahs rcrfr Company, less for the Esss
this week. On easiness ef the enmPany, He sues,
ne tearn tor the rarr@se c, sansrsctlnS fer rev
eas u ishter rsaxht. sad better starse - the
wants q The company AMI tie savacier u As river Al
shss paint TIE asw bat IS t. have oeztrs psa1s-
wheel, two large -nstHes, ard Is exFresea draw,
with had, ne, 10 exceed eShlesn inShrs q wase<.
sas ct tAs. arsasss n Is seeush. ~i - able -
~i,aea; g. ieslty d9ssnS lie ea,sre summer
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Fs-whs went 90 the Me Society at porGLAss' last
wednesday aiehts-p5n't all speak at once We did
fnr enc aud vexsoasy enough 60, there too late to
see all the tsGesus; and, 3aasug FROM what we did
ser We missed an racrsnuent ficher ana better than
wskalis ami 10 Interest not 4 wait behind so1ne high
Blown feas rpsn the boards and FAR beyond them in
Utility and morality that Dr.. Bellows we'll may turn
from pufug theatres and write sermon on the good
effects such treats that had last night produce
rpm cpmmrnty These scenes called upthe inetmries
Of h~-Eone days. ana many heart back to years
harsh and ggiish innocence, whenbeatins hisa with
aaassca hopes tho world before them seemed bat enc
grand ttbcaa gotten up tor their especial heueat.
Who could gaze upon psey with raven
trssses assIiag DER au ahaster bust look upon her
f,ir-haiFe victim plying unlswfuy into Gods future
yet innocent u wreng beautiful in her innocence
who could ieok AMI lie unmosel. The hen-pcekcd hus-
hand with his paidsd. scrhs,ins wife. deserved our
sympashes, ami got them, mine AZ least for had
rasaer he pounded in mortar and scattered 10 the
wolves than lite life hse Bat didn't Mrs Blue
stoesing rt.s and ditat that pocket edition ssxsA
sna then the rSo-, forIorn henpeoked wretch wasn't
he worked ~ int pertec; handle ct ndyet., Our
wife may be srOsssr than seventeen wid-eats unsma-
bic mountain welt. rpiahls AZ niagara Itself,
anything but Riae Stocking
THAT SATURDAY niShi secns ~as perfect. Nature
herself losksd with blank astonisauseat unable to
determine Whether before vas o, her
creation, cut in the haossss the pssrics, 'mans
sae uaosaiasas, or something counterfeit soften Up BY
Mrs n. and others, 10 make the people laugh. ny
recr. lame. batting pea Is backward nov and harsly
dare ,saps he task q telling how the rival sisters
nAsht AMI morning me, and stood in saesnty beauty
ooasroatas sapther, claiming all eyes fascinated
sssr ard sitting very hearts the Aasei Of
death seemed aavsrss ",
AF#kf *E& RANptGh
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oa' s'eo4e.s ,issas. IN u. .oss .. tine.

.
yA5Aps&pzn fes1 uarsSs VIII greasy md
m ssaneenr - lie iansoe61e' has cssneae.r.a =
esfsesf, and Ne vs1 Of rssts~A.trie -xru.eer. =.
sang closed IN the tunkiinx sf Al eye On Ne. Ys.s
say IN cpany with young legal friend sru s<Ys.sre
khodA which, By the By, friena says /, ,>S~e -
tss q this County re rised the manmosh s,auzhser-
hoass Ct JOIN " Ross. Asq- aaA sitnessed the eire
sDsrssioa 9. eaangipx ~ hog isso par The ssus,
crushing olo~ss the slesse-hssa.e she hes.,,.ains
thrzss ot the knife the dz1apsng into hinge WI q.
sczli;ns water, the karrfed saa,npcssng u,sse ,hS
Sextrors disemboweinz and anally the hanging sv,y
% coi, followed each other n sua sapsA .ucesss.
that ai1os; ere the Departing squeaf 81 rke n.:en
gruner had lied the ear plump 400 ,una.
" pork hsEg ready FOR TIE grdie or the .rskehou<e
That steam engine heats The water 70 \ charm n.
ssugtsE-Aca@e n cozaaodseus he eiopa.est bus he,
eozid wish, AID Ross understands sese.ins ne rta.
kidd Of ads to hurry husinezs along large 10, G.
yey tne hogs ia tie gard exercising the xuisbs
eharseteri'sies Of their saee. jammnz sanez.ng
and oceaataEally moving detached squad to ne susie
up an inclined plane 10 me death sA1ph We noticed
that qaarupeI4l has acs unilie theis bipet tsv,h
e-s IL The variable iheaess AID soldy .. their sraia
ep'ers One old seis0r, who in German forest, wsc.a
have tempted the l3nee u Duke. fell quiye-ng and
client under one tap Of the hammer sna the crushed
L.
ses - - gazset In his Ayiss asry Anosher ilss,e
chunk q ps with not spsk Of poetry or romance in
his pug and psggizh eyes, greesei xhack after
shack With sgueai, and seemed though his skuu
we're hard tie crushing stee! Itself The operation
Of sticking requires steady hand and SONG phys,o-
logical knowefsc. To the skilled tGffe. tits sss the
soFk of Armament, and the crimson Jet eapipg in
torrent ate. The knife tells the work IS well dne
Lite extinct the bog is tumbisd into the scaidng tub
when two stir him up with sticks till the hair is
thoroughly ioosened; from that he dragged upon .
bong teneh Iiaed en- both sides with hog barbers who
ancst sarky ssI Can tell it, leave him hairless
from snont 20 tail No sIcoth than he is seized
aai hGng up FOR the gutter" stage Of the per-
feEmance the details become slightly mixed but we
viii wait moment 10 those stout fellows give
The dead fraternsI hug aud bear him away to the
cooling beam The work Of butchering is done, the
the knight Of the smokshouse steps change plain
pork TO something nice and If gold hunters dpnt pat
ze Ross Hext spring it will be they don't hike
bacon. HAN3LsR.
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Notice /!

All unastffef sccorpis 81 NeBri3e Boven. viii
No te rith "a gcer for e89ieri n after the nrss day
"a pecemsry 1850 We kyps ALI persvns knowtns
shsrase,se. INDEBTED viii settle sp bsfsfs tkAs
tine srd ssss .T5ubss SD s.psss On their secssnt.
Z zz9E MebRTUB p0Wuu~
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preserve their scheorecns and the furniture in tas.
frora being ra4rked sa,sassf.y'
-Resoase1. Tia; ~Seoalnsn4:o the scaoo, direct
o-s II oar County TO allow the teachers their
.iyriss. Eceks koilsy daring each session Of tae
Institute. provided they attend sach session
Rxsolred. That we ;enfes thanks 10 VIZ n
KIssa.s, W.E. HARVEY, Col. EEsrox and D. g
BLoo1ER sor their fnseressins M fhss.uss,re 80
tEres before this Institute.
Reso!red, That re tender our thanks 70 pAxr
CAN'T, II o.aahA for his abe Essay ca Xssse rssd
before :his Ins,itste.
R>so!rsa, That the Eiauies Il this Institute be
yasIsaea in the yonpsvesi an1 Icvs School Journal
-zss-~--.z---+sa ". n. KfxsnAs Sse,r.
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n eat and Expeditions

JOB PRINTING, are .es surpassed in the State
The materials are all entirely new comprising all the
stes and approved styles Of spe, Border, Ruies
&C. together xiihtwo Poser job Presses Of the best
patterns. II win ever Be the ambitioa and deter
nation Of the subscriber thss oil work executed at
this establishment shall be distinguished By the fea
lures necessary to eoasutute IL aonssreii-nameiy.
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sI tAat oar issG espesisnos and unsurpassed
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nor surpassed il The State.
So ". ". MAYNARD.