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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

fugitive, then to be allowed and required. by
way Of alternative, to make just indemnity to
the owner, under such regulations as may be
devised.
The settlement Of the question in regard to
the admission of New States on the foundation
at present adopted of leaving each Territory to
form State constitution in accordance with its
own wishes.
Finally, pledge to be given by the free States
to exert their influence, as far as possible, to
discourage discussions Of slavery in tone of
fenslve to the interests Of l.veholding States,
and to endeavor to procure legislative enact
ments against preparations for assault on the
peace of these States, either by individuals or
organized bodies.
If there be any Of the provisions proposed in
these stlpulations which may require an amend
ment of the Constitution, an agreement should
be made to propose and support it.
8. If these stipulations can be obtained then
the Border States and concurring States of the
South, which have not seeded, shall retain their
present position in the Union.
But in the adverse event of these stipulatons
or satisfactory equivalents for them being re-
fused, the Border States and their allies of the
South who may be disposed to act with them
will be forced to consider the Union impracti-
cable, and to organize separate Confederacy
of the Border States with the association of such
of the Southern and Free States as may be will
ing to accede to the proposed conditions.
4. When this programme of action, or such
substitute for it as the Conference may devise.
shall be adopted, it should be submitted, through
the respective Executives of the States repre-
sented in the Conference, to the people Of each,
to be acted upon in General Convention of
those States, called by the direction and appoint
ment of their several Legislatures.
s. That pending the whole course of this pro-
ceeding, the Border States, and those concurring
with them, shall engage to prevent, by all the
means in their power, any attempt on the part
of the Federal Government or of any State or
States to coerce the seeding States by armed
force into submission.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

ae-The President of the United States having set
apart, and recommended Fridsy, the 4t'i of Janu-
ary as day of fasting, humiliation ana prayer,
notice is hereby given, that Friday, the 4th of
January, service may be expected at Christ Church,
Port Tobacco, to commence at halfpast 10 O'Clock.
1t is hoped that all persons. who love their country,
no,c in state Of great peril will suspend all secular
business, and go to church on that day.
Dec. 90, 1860.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

DR.. A. j. BRowN, Dentist, from Baltimore
city, whose card has been in our calumns for
some weeks, is now in the county and prepared
to render professional services to any of our
citizens who may need them.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03
OF

NJ The United States stean-frigate Niagara
reached Hong Kong, China October %, with
the Japanese embassy on board She was to
leave on the aotb for Yeddo, and was to return
to Hong Kong about December. ], to take on
board Mr.. Ward Uated States minister to
China, who was to 60 in her as far as Alden, on
his return 10 the United States.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03
MAR.R.TED

In Washington, Dec. 18th, by Rev. Mr. BENTON.
JOHN B. WATERS, of CT arles county, and Mis-
MARY l.. DAVIS, of Washington May evcsy
Bile sing be enjoyed by them. +.
At ST. Thomas, on the 9th of November | 6 by
Rev. Mr.. BARRIER. Mr.. J. S. HIGDON and Miss K
j. LLOYD-all this county
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03
h@1,he Govern

H0rThe Governor of Kentucky has called an
extra session of the Legislature, to meet January
II, to consider the distracted condition of the
country
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

D@Hon. c. F. Jackson, Governor elect of
Missouri, has written letter declaring for Sc
cession unless the rights of shareholders to their
property are distinctly recognized in the Con-
stitution, to accomplish which he advocates a
Southern general convention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

nGSenator Stewards forthcoming PROPOSE
ton for an adjustment is spoken of as likely to
be more liberal than any thing that has yet
come from the Republican side.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

H6T The services of troops from Georgia,
Alabama, and different parts of South Carolina,
have been offered to the Governor of South
Carolina. Many companies are expected at
Charleston to-day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

t6It is stated positively that there is nc
truth in the rumor that Secretary Thompso:
has resigned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03
MILITARY.

\ meeting of the Mounted Volunteers of
"A. Charles County, held in Port Tobacco. Dec.
goth, 1860, the following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Governor and Adiutant General
OF this State, acting under the authority Of law
passed by the General Assembly of Maryland, to
use of the uniformed volunteer companies of this
State, have failed to supply the Mounted Volunteers
OF Charles County with such arms and accoutre-
ments as would render them efficient soldiers in
time of need and ,ohereas, we know not at what
moment we may be called upon to defend the pro-
perty, homes and Twas of our people. Therefore,
Resolued, That Committee, consisting of four
members of this Company in each election district
OF the county, be appointed to obtain subscriptions
from the citizens for the purchase of such and
aocoutremcnts as we may require.
Resoued, That if the community will thoroughly
equip US, we pledge them our best efforts in their
defence.
RESOLVED, That the several Committees report
their success at the next company meeting to take
place in Port Tobacco on Monday, 7th January,
1861
The following Committees were appointed:
For First District.--Barnes Compton, VIM. H.
Mitchell, Samuel Hanson and Charles H. Wills
For Second Dishict-J D. Gardiner, ]. G.. Har-
ris W. A. Posey and R. G. Neyett.
For Third District-Wm. F. Dement,, H. C,
Page, F. Stone and Hugh Mitchell.
For Fourth District.-J. Dyer, J. T.. Mudd, N.
V. Miles, Samuel Hawkins
Reso,ued, That these proceedings be published
in the Port Tobacco Times. s
H. c. PAGE, Sec'y pro tenn.
ian Sit
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

kTA caucus of twelve out of the twenty
two members of the Maryland State Senate was
in session at Barnum's Hotel, in Baltimore city,
on Friday and Saturday, and after considerable
discussion adopted an address to the Cover
nor urging the necessity of converting the
Legislature. The address is signed by sixteen
Senators four who were not at the caucus hav-
ING gwen It their approval. q The address con.
veys an implied pledge that, if assembled, The
members will restrict themselves to Legislation
connected with the national crisis
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

DsAThe Legislatures of Delaware, Pennsyl-
vania, and New York met on Tuesday last, and
that of Virginia will meet on Monday, 7th Of
January
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

CoNGREss.-In the United States Senate, Oh
Monday, Mr.. Crttenden gave notice Of hisrcso-
luton for referring his plan of compromise to a
direct vote Of the people, and it was made the
special order for Wednesday following. Sena-
tor Douglas also was to have the floor on the
same day, to set forth his views upon the crisis.
Senator Benjamin, on Monday made an argu-
ment on the right Of secession, declared dsunion
inevitable, and re-afirmed his belief that peace
able secession was impossible. The close Of his
speech was followed by mingled applause and
Kisses from the galleries. which were fpally
cleared by order Of the Vice President The
House spent the day in quarrelling over resolu-
tons of inquiry as to the Charleston Forts and
what measures the President had taken to gar
rison them. During the confusion resolution
proposed by Mr.. Pryor, declaring the coercion
of State to be impractcablc and subversiye of
republican liberty being under consideration, an
animated colloquy took place between Mr.
Barksdale, of Mississippi. and Mr.. McClernard,
Of Illinois, both Democrats, but widely differing
upon this subject Both Houses adjournedover
until Wednesday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE
The Baltimore Exchange denies the charge that
the advocates ola special session of the Legisla-
ture are secessionists, or approve of the course
which South Carolina has taken to secure the
redress she demands. We give what the Eli
change further says on this subject, and would
add that the article fully expresses our own
sentiments:
"There are not, to the best of our knowledge
and belief as many as FIVE dsunionists to every
hundred men in Maryland, and with that mis-
taken and Insignificant minority we do not SYM
less unanimity than loyalty, in favor of the pre-
are more anxious for its permanency, than those
who have urged an extra session of the Legisla-
ture. It is solely because the existence Of the
Republic is threatened, that they wish the repre-
sentatives of Maryland to take counsel together.
They knew that the people of the Cotton States
were both resolute and strong, and they saw
from the first, that an issue was presented to the
country, which must sooner or later be met
They prefer, therefore, to act while tits in their
power to control events, rather than wait until
the revolution has swept over them and forced
thsm into a mere struggle for their own safety.
Our insecure position, too, is subject well worth
considering, and one to which our State Govern
ment can scarcely give its attention too soon.
The excitement throughout the nation is grows
ing day by day; and though we shrink from a
recognition of so hideous fact, we are compellej
nevertheless to- concele: that We may. he at any
b.en,cnt prccipitate1EIHfd a'cvi1 war Situated
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

R@The shipment of the guns from the arse
nal at Pittsburg was commenced on Friday, in
pursuance of the order from the War Depart
ment
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03
R@The Postmaster General, Mr.. Holt, i

R0rThe Postmaster General, Mr.. Holt, is
acting Secretary of War; The rumor so cur
rent On Tuesday that Lieut.. Gen. Scott had
been appointed Secretary ad interim, was not
verified. But it is believed that he will remain
in Washington for the purpose of giving the
Government the benefit of his services and ad-
vice in matters pertaining to his office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

as we are geogra phically. we should have to
bear the first brunt of "a struggle for which we
are utterly unpreparea, and in which we would
| therefore play helpless part. and consequently
be the greatest sufferers. What the Legislature
would do at this juncture, we cannot pretend to
say; but there may be much preliminary legls-
lation required at its hands, in connection with
the crisis before it would be necessary to call a
Convention of the people. 1t is, then, in view
of the obligation of the State Government to
protect Maryland, as we'll as to defend the Union.
that the extra session of the Legislature is, in
the Judgment of the great ajorty of our citi-
zens, so advisable.
"Nor is there we conceive, much difference
of opinion here in regard to the action Of South
Carolina. The people of this State know, and
none know better than they, how grievously the
South has been wronged by the ceaseless and
been kept up in the North. They fully recog-
nize the justice of the complaints which the
slave States have preferred on this score, and
they do not propose to abandon their Constitu-
tional rights They are ready and willing to
make common cause with the South in repelling
any aggressions upon their institutions. They
are equally ready to insist upon guarantees
which shall prevent such aggressons in the flu
ture But the uncompromising attitude of
South Carolina finds little favor in this commu-
nifty. In seeding as she has done from the
Union, she has recklessly imperiled the other
States, and has contemptuously disregarded their
interests, apd we are sure that the Legislature Of
Maryland has no disposition to applaud or fol-
low her example. But it will endeavor to in
,luce the North to adopt such measures as will
henceforth put a stop to the abolition move
ment in that quarter, and it will strive to con-
vince the people of the Free States that the
South feels that its rights have been invaded,
and is now determined to vindicate and defend
them"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

THE following preamble and resolutions were
i adopted by the Smallwood Rif1emen, at q
meeting held on Saturday last. They were. offer
ed By Lieut.. Mnschett. @sss
WHEREAS. = ~ -
T Rife Company Of Charles Gdunty Mari LAM, "a.
ing duly sensible Of the alarming state of affairs
now existing in our beloved country, on account of
an unfortunate sectional struggle, which threatens
framed by our for ethers at the price of their blood
and ,chereas, we are anxious that our State should
be placed in such position will show to our
Southern sister States that should the necessity
come for sePa alton from our once beloved Union,
we will be with them in heart and spirit, and for
the accomplishment of this object, be it
Resolued, That we heartily unite with the citi-
zens of the county in recommending to the Cover
nor of the State immediate call Of the Legisla-
ture. e
Resolued, That we hereby pledge our services to
the State Of Maryland for the protection of h,r
honor and fair fame under the Constitution Of the
United States, as gtUen to us By oar oreaters its
original purity.
Reso'ued, That the above preamble aud resolu-
tons be published in the Port Tobacco Times.
ian Sit
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03
Thursday Morning, January 8, 1881.

HT We direct the attention of the voters Of
Charles county to the call made upon them in
another column of this paper. 1t sets forth the
necessity for the voice of Maryland being heard
in the present alarming crisis, and recommends
chat the people meet in their respective election
districts, on Wednesday the 18Th instant, and
elect twenty delegates to County Convention,
which shall meet in Port Tobacco on Monday,
the 2lst. This Convention is to elect three
delegates to attend q Sovereign Convention,
should the people Of the State deem it proper
to select such medium to express their voice.
Every voter will see the Importance of attend
ing the primary meetings and making such Sc
!ections of delegates as will reflect their true
sentiments The proposition is also for the vo-
ter to cast his ballot either for or against calling
a Sovereign Convention, which it is suggested
shall meet either in Annapolis or Baltimore, as
may be designated, we presume, by majority
of delegates to the Convention, If it should be
decided to hold one.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

TINDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS-Gen-
u tlemen's Nett Undershirts and Drawers o:
very superior quality-sone all wool--iust receiv-
ed and tor sale by
nov 20 WIN. BOSWELL,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY FLoYD.-1he
President, after mature deliberation, came to the
conclusion on Saturday evening that Major
Anderson, in evacuating Fort Moultrie, violated
no instructions and did only what, under the
circumstances. he had right to do. This de-
cision of the President, it appears, induced the
Hon. John B. Floyd, Secretary Of War, to i'm
mediately tender his resignation, which was
accepted. Mr.. Floyd based his resignation on
the ground that he had pledged himself to the
South Carolina Legislature not to change the
military status at Charleston at present. The
evacuation of Fort Moultrie, and the occupation
of Fort Sumter, by Major Anderson, he looks
upon as violation of the promises, which he,
as Secretary of War, had made in good faith
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

%From Charleston we have the announce
ment that the South Carolina authorities have
taken possession Of the United States Arsenal
and appropriated the arms to their own use:
that the United States revenue-cutter Aiken has
been abandoned by her commander, and that
the Captain of the slave-ship Bonita, recently
brought into Charleston in charge Of prize
crew, his been freed by mob. These demon
STATIONS are said to have weakened the sympa-
thy for South Carolina existing in Washington
and given renewed force to the doubts whether
she is fit leader for tire other Southern States.
The Sovereign Convention" was discussing
a resolution for the removal Of lighthouses and
buoys in the waters of South Carolina. tits
announced that most of the business of the Con-
vention will hereafter be transacted in secret
session. The military preparations Of the State
are actively progressing. faT'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

EVACUATION OF FORT MoULTRIE. Fort
Moultrie was quietly evacuated on Wednesday
night (26th ult.,) by the United States troops,
who spiked the guns, set FIRE to the guncar-
riages, and withdrew to Fort Sumter, command
ing the Iarbor of Charleston. The evacuation
was effected without the knowledge Of the .rko-
pie Of Charleston. Thursday the eonvef ion
met, amid great exScitopaarlt. and
cret session, pending resolution offered by ~.
De Treville "that THE Governor Of South Car
lima be authorized and requested to take posse
sion of Forts Moultrie and Sumter. e Captah
Foster, who, with small force, was left i
command of Fort Moutrie, says that Maio
Anderson acted on his own responsibility i,
Withdrawing to Fort Sumter. Major Andersen
states that he evacuated Fort Moultrie in ordq
to allay discussion about that post, and at tie
same time strengthen his own position
Early on Thursday afternoon, the Palmetto
flag was raised over the custom house and pot
office at Charleston, South Carolina, and in The
evening it was raised over Castle Pinkney and
Fort Moultre, which were occupied by Stats
troops, by order Of the Governor of the State
There was no collision between the State troops
and the few United States troops left in charge
of the forts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-01-03

AN APPEAL IN BEHALF OF THE UNIoN-THE
PRESIDENT AND MAJOR ANDERsoN.-W ashing-
ton, Jan. IA brief though earnest address to
the people of the United States has been pre-
pared, recommending them to rally to com
promise on the basis of the propositions of Sena-
tors Crittenden and Bgler. 1t has alreadybeen
signed by a number Of the members of both
Houses of Congress. 1''
The most intimate friends of the President
say it is his present determination not to remand
Major Anderson to Fort Moultrie.
Certain Southerners were openly indignant
to-day under the belief that troops have been
ordered to Charleston harbor and it is said
they telegraphed to the South accordingly. If,
however, any such order was given, it was re-
voked.
Members Of Congress who have just returned
from visits to their homes in the border slave
States, express their alarm at the progress of
the secession movement, while Others from some
of the non-slaveholdng States represent that
the people are rapidly and earnestly consolida-
ting in the opposite direction.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-10-02

as politician. been bitterly hostile TO Demo-
cratic mon aud measures, aai ha7, taercfoie,
no claims on the elemency of our party If
any Democrat should on next tuesday. vote
for him. be will forever thereafter have 70 e
proach himself. with having voted f'r The
mos: uucomproaii=ins enemy Of his party IL
the County In sayiug thi= w mcaa no dis
paragcment to Mr.. Corral, as maa or
citizen. We speak of him merely as poll
tician.
Dir. Little our candidate. IS a man Of strong
practical common seuse. good Democrat,
an excellent business man. aud possesses all
the qualifications both in p,iut Of integrity
and ability, necessary % make an excellent
Commissioner. lie was fairly nominated. ana
will. We know. receive ,hs united support Of
the party The boas,ing Il Republican 20 Nhaas
we alluded at the beginning Of this article,
will find himself wofuliy mistaken in his cal
cuIations, the morning after the election. No
Democrat in the present crisis viii desert a
meritorious nominee Of bis party, in order to
vote for an ultra aud rabil Black r pubhca..
ike James Conrad
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-10-02
Democratic county Committee.

Irwin RutledgC, Chairman
Allegheny. Patrick Donnahoe-Cambria,
Vim. O'Keefe-Carro!ltown Joseph Behe-
Carroll tp., Robert NJ MCOmbie--Chest Springs,
b. A. Burus-Chest tp., VIM. Noel-Clear-
fielG, Thomas Durbin-CoD emaugh Bor., Jno.
Campbell-Conemaugh tip. Thomas M'Gabe
-CIoyle, VIM. Hudson-Ebensbrug. East
Ward, Daniel o Evans, West Ward, Jno.
LIovd-Gallitzin, J. Smith-Jackson, John
Singer-Johnstown, First War, Irwin Rut-
ledge-2nd Ward, S. COlwell-3rd Ward,
George n. Smith-4th Ward, William P
Patton-5th Ward, George Shaffer---l.o-
retto, P. j. Christe-MiIlville, james Dor
ney-Munster. c Devor--RIchIand, j. R.
Stull-Summerhil Thomas M'Connell-Sum-
mitville, John Quail-Susquehanna. John
Marrion-Taylor, E. G. Barnes-W Washing
ton, John Porter-WImore, George Ran
dolph-Y oder, Jas. NJ Coy.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-10-02

In keeping it in his = breeches pockets" and
treating it with contempt, he acted the part
of very sensible man. He knew that every
man on The Democratic ticket was a Union
man. and that better Unicn tiket could not
be nominated. He therefore in common with
the Democracy. determined to stand by 1t,
to the bitter end.
Mr.. Barker accuses Us with having made a
personal assault on Daniel J. MOrrell, James
NJ. Swank aud NJ. s Harr. This j. untrue,
We have never alluded to them, save as poll
ticians. There is no man in the County for
whom, aside from politics, we entertain a
higher regard, than Col. Swank. But as a
politician, he is a horse of another COLOR
We last week spoke of Mr. Morrell as useful
and energetic citizen, but as a politician very
small potatoes Mr. Harr is our neig hbOr
and we know him to be a very good man,
who although not scholar, would have been
| revolutionary soldier had he been born a
hundred years sooner. They are all our
friends. and we respect them as such.
And now Mr. Barker farewell for the pres
cut, at least We are both editors. why
then should we not be brethren. dwelling to-
gether in unity. Let there therefore. hence
forth. we pray thee be no strife between
u.s. We neither shan or court coRtroversJ
with you. We Wish TO treat y5u and you
deputies with the respect which is due to fel
low members of the editorial fraternity
However if you continue fourishiug you
rusty old blade about our ears, we will hav
to regard it as declaration of war, and fee
in duty bound to exclaim,
- Lay on Macduff
And damned be he who first cries, hold enough