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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23
THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.

Perhaps there is no subject that has engaged
more attention within the past year than the
oath of allegiance, as required to be taken by all
who are suspicicned Of dis!cysity to the Gov
erpment. 1t forms the subject OF conversation
in all quarters, aud greatly diversified are the
opinions expressed upon the subject. Some who
have taken the oath are detected and castdown,
ss though they had acted disgraceful part,
while others more properly pursue tho even
tenor Of their way as though nothing had taken
place to disturb them in the least And why is
this? Does it follow from the act Of taking the
oath that man is no longer worthy Of respect?
When he has taken the oath be has only pledg-
Ell 10 most solemn manner to the performance
Of certain duties and the observance Of certain
laws, which be was in justice aud honor CON-
PEELED to perform and observe without the TAX.
ing of such oath.
Every man who forms part Of the Govern
ment owes an allegiance to that Government
be is bound by every law Of State OF morality
TO respect and observe the published and &C.
knowledged law Of the land, aud the taking o.
the oath no.more binds him than before. Il
was his bounden duty before aud it Is now only
bis duty.
If the oath Of allegiance required to be taken
restricted man in his legal rights of thought
if it prevented him from exercising any of his
legitimate rights; if it curtailed bis lawful privi-
leges, then indeed would much objection be
Justly urged against it. II it bound one to the
observance of certain creed or party, not in
accordance with the Constitution and the funda.
mental law OF 1.-The land, OF ii il bound one to the
maintenance of any set Of principles sntagonis,
tic to the acknowledged law Of the land, or ex-
cluded him from the exercise of Judgment as &c
the right policy Of administration, we might
Justly object to such oath. But such is not the
case; Our position is just the same after the
oath as it should have been before it. True In,
deed, the administration of an oath Of allegiance
isa matter entirely unusual on the part Of pri
vate citizens in this Government. Never befora
have we had such requirement. but the 'oatf
having been established, does it alter the. rela
ton of citizen and Government We think not
Ifa.man is loyal in his own mind, III be is con
scious of having done nothing against The int
rest Of biz Government, is it prejudicid Tor bin
to ret forth such statement and verify it on oath
He has simply ayered afact, and having sup
ported it by his oath, the Government will b
content to receive it as fact.
But, on the other hand, if be b not.loyal,
is:se charged aud cannot be acquitted of hi
past offence until be has sworn 10 do so no NOR
is tia hardship for him to take such oath, ur
less>he designs to do 60 again7 And. ip til
last case, is it not ct and proper in tie Govern
naent to use such means Is will be most likel
to.prevent future enactment Of the objection
able deesl7 We hardly think any will object
rnis idea, ai,iie think a has lost nsne
Els title 70 respect from having taken Ire oal
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23
THURSDAY Morning, January 2s, 1861.
WHAT CONSTITUTES OUR GOVERNMENT,

WHAT CONSTITUTES OUR GOVERNMENT
To a simple question such as that at the heas
Of this article, we should think the answer per
fsctly plain and simple; but notwithstanding it
simplicity there seems to be much difference o
opinion in certain quarters as to the materia
which constitutes the Government This is
republican or peoples Governments Govern
tnent formed by eve, the people of the United
States" and consequently the people of right
should be supreme in q certain sense of the
word. But to give this idea an unlimited scope
we might End ourselves not only running into
the extreme of anarchy but eventually losing all
power Of the people and merging the whole into
enc grand despotism. Our fathers, however, in
forming this peoples Government, so contracted
the powers Of these very people, that while the
majority should always rule the minority should
be entitled to all its rights without let or hinder
ance. A Constitution was formed, which limit
ed the acts Of all, while all were free within the
prescribed circle. It laid down specifically what
should be done, and also specified what should
not be done. In fact, 80 clearly was this re-
striction and compact framed and established
that it may indeed be called tie Government of
the United States; whereas, the people became
mere agents or actors under it. "This cannot be
done, or that must be done, because insooth the
Constitution forbids or commands Il. !" 10 maxim
familiar to the mind Of every school boy, and
one which no good citizen will dare to dispute,
much less oppose its operation.
"a And this we conceive to be the correct prin-
e;ple, that the Constitution should be considered
not merely as part Of the form Of Government,
but as the Government itsslf. And when we
would by force or otherwise, by the cartridge
box or the bollot-box, change the spirit Of that
time-honored document, we not only change the
form but to that extent the Government itself.
It is the only surety of individual rights or the
rights of community, for set it aside and where
is the chart by which our ship Of State may
steer? Men may talk Of the Government light
~, men may boast Of their power BY virtue Of
some high office they hold, but unless they ad-
minister that Office and exercise that power in
exact keeping and consonance with the Cousti-
tuition Of the United States, as recorded upon the
,country's history and established beyond cavil,
they arc no longer loyal to the Government but
are traitors to the United States Of America.
We admit no onc-man power. We deny the
existence Of such. We admit one-laU power
and that law is equal towards all, and Re who
violates that law let him be Judged, whether he
be in the palace Of power or in the cot Of the
private citizen. - "
Every man has the Constitution at his COM
mand the Constitution is the basis OF the Gov
.ssHment, and he @ho knowingly violates or OPP
poses It, let him have melted to him tho Just
punishment of traitor 10 bis Government.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

nS-There will be Quarterly Meeting held ~
Newtown, for Charles Circuit, NJ. z. Church.
SATURDAY apd SUNDAY, 25th and Goth of Jan.
uary, under the superintendent of Rev. b. a.
BRowN, Presiding Elder
MIR. Brown will also preah in Port Tobacco on
the 26th, at candle lighting.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23

1STOn Saturday night last squad Of SOL
diers, who had obtained pretty free supply OF
whiskey from some Of the numerous traders in
the beverage around the camps, found their way
to the house of Mr.. Phillip Wedding. poor but
worthy citizen of Nanjemoy district. commenced
q series Of disturbances which eliminated in the
firing and entirely burning his house and all the
furniture. Mr.. W. attempted to save some of
his beds, &c., but was prevented by the drunken
men and finally beaten in most brutal man.
ner. They then proceeded further, but were
overtaken and arrested in their madness by a
squad Of cavalry sent out for the purpose
All this arises from whiskey furnished by the
good citizens Of Charles and also by Suffers in
the camps, (for they deal extensively in the ar
ticle, we, Learnt: Unless this traffic can be
broken up God only knows where the mischief
will end.
In this connection, We may mention that
Capt: Burling, Of the 1st Regiment, New Jersey
Brigade, has been stationed in Port Tobocco for
the purpose; as we learn, Of breaking up this
traffic with the soldiers as far as possible. May
bis efforts be crowned with the greatest success.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23
THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION.

Transports, Floating Batteries and their
Armanents.
We find in the New York World and the
Cincinnati Commercial full particulars of the
strength Of the Burnside expedition-the num-
Der and armament of the vessels, number Of
troops, &c. We condense the following FROM
the World:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23

MARYLAND sLEGIsLATURE-In the Senate
on Tuesday, the 18th inst, Mr.. Fiery introduce
ed resolution recommending Congress to adopt
the Cristenden resolution without the amend
ment which was subsequently appended thereto.
Leave was also given to report "a bill repeating
the stay law. The Baltimore City Passenger
Railway bill was taken up, amended and pass
ed In the House the habeas corpus bill, restor-
ing the old law on the subject, was read Sc
cond aud third time and passed The bill au-
thorizing the Court Of Appeals to hear, at the
present term, petitions for writs of naandamus
growing out of the opening Of Holiday street.
was taken up, discussed and rejected. The bill
providing for the usual appropriation to the
Maryland Colonization Society was laid over
informally. The Senate, on Wednesday, grant
ed leave to Mr.. :Dennison to report bill to re-
peal the charter and wind up the affairs of the
Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange. The
Baltimore Police Bill, as amended, was made
the order of the day for Friday next. Mr.. R.
Fowler. Of. Baltimore city, was declared duly
elected State. Treasurer. In the House, Mr..
Price, from the Committee on the judiciary, re-
ported q bill defining treason and providing for
its punishment. 1t was made the order of the
day for Saturday next, The; ballot for State
Treasurer resulted in the choice of Robert Fow-
lei by vote Of SO to TO-. On Thursday, in the
Senate, leave was given to report bill making
an appropriation. for the benefit of the Potomac
Home Brigade. a. bill was also reported and
read for e..6rst time, telating to the stay Of
execution. " a bill relating to traders licenses
was read second time In the House there
was-ho business transacted Of ahysconsequence
On Friday; in the sehate,- Mr.: jenkins offered
series Of resolutions requesting the representa-:
tives of the State in Congress to move for q ces
sasion Of bostiNties; and. calling upon the Gov:
eminent 80 negotiate with the seeded States
with = view to settlement of their grievances
] Referred to the Committee on Federal Relations
Tbs Baltimore Police bill was made the specia
order Of the day for "Wednesday: II, the Hous'
resolution was referred to. the Committee OF
Federal Relations. proposing TO instruct on
Senators to secure repeal Of the reeiprocit,
,rcatv With Great britain. Mr.. Fifalay; fEorr
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23

THANHs-We are Indebted to the represen-
tatives from this county in both branches of the
Legislature for public documents and copies of
the daily Journals of Proceedings.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23


The DIREcr TAxEs.-The direct tax autho-
rized At the extra session of Congress is laid on
real estate only, and contains a provision that
any State may. assume, assess. collect and pay
into the Treasury the United States, the di-
rect tax, or its aiseta thereof, in its own way
and manner, by and through its own officers,
using valuation list, made by State authority;
and any State giving notice to the Secretary of
the Treasury, previous to the second Tuesday of
February, shall be entitled, in lieu of all expen-
SEES, to . deduction Of. fifteen per cent. on such
portions as have actually been paid into the
Treasury Of the United States on or before the
last day Of June, and ten per cent on such parts
as shall have actually been paid on or before the
last day of September.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23

STATE 'TnEAsUREa, Mr.. Robert Fowler, Of
Baltimore city, has been elected State Treasurer
for the term OF. two years. Mr. F. has been
many years in mercantile business in Baltimore;
and is said TO possess all the qualifications need
ed for his important trust
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-01-23

There is a strong probability, according
to the Philadelphia Press. that the nomination
Of Mr.. Sickles as BrigadierGeneral will not be
confirmed by the Senate -
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VI A \ II 0 0 D ;
HOW LOST ! HOW RESTORED ,

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GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN MARCH q, 1862
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Probate &0ususs.

orATE OF VERMONT, NROBATE COURTS within
NAsEIsaToN DISTRICT, and for the District afore
said Will be holden the Probate Office, in Montpelier in
said District Tuesday Of each week. during the year
ensuing. Persons having business with said Court
lrestet to attend TO the same said court days.
e. +. MERRILL, Judge.
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Orange ScOdt's EIsgade.

T' Subscribers, having been appointed by The Hon.
l. Probate Court Tor the DIst.Tclo Washington Com
siunersto receive exami and adjust all claims and
,eman !s of all persons against the Estate of Orange
colt, late of raned, in said istrct, deceased, rep
tsenied lnsolv and the osy noni from the th
lay Of March, 1862 being allowed by said Court to the
creditors of said deceased TO eXhbiand prove lherre
speCve claims before us-give notice that VIII
attend to the duties of our appointment at the dwelling
house of Charles H. a,chedcr, Painied in said dis
Iric the 18th day Of June ard September next
nclccM in the afternu0n each of said days.
JUSTCS KlNNEY, c,
IRA STONE oom 'S'
I'it, ftlu. March l1th. A. D. 1852 325fwS
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Ehesmas y. d+rasal's Estate.

rrIt subscribers having beearpouedby the honorable
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represented nsoveut, aud the of six months from
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the creditors OF said deceased exhibit and prove teIr
respective claims before nsve not ice tha, Will attend
10 he duties of appoint men Ut the dwelling house OF
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the first "Wednesday of June aud September next
o'clock in the afternoon, each of said days
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a little glove stirs up NY heart as tides s+,. A'
snow-white muslin, when it fits mst ','r Up thee o.,
notion 0' many CN
al sorts of lady ixins thrill my FEELING, o.,
D"' ''.i,e le""e garter boots are death an ,
And just to put you on your cpsrd
iii give you, short and brief
small hotel experience
Which filled my heart with grief
Last summer, at the Pavilion Elotal
stopped week or more
And marked two g boot-ees,, erar,
Before my neighbours door;
Two boots with patent leather tin,
Two boots which seemed to saw
An angel trots around in us.n
Ihey stole my heart away;
And often in my nightly dreams
They swept before my face,
lady growing out of them
AS flowers grow from vase
But ali one morn saw sight
which struck me like stone
some other name was on the book
Those boots were not alone,
great tall pair of other boots
Was standing by their side,
And off they walked one afternoo,
And with them walked-a bride
Ladies, comment is unnecessary
Those Cater Boots came from
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Misses and Children's
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We are the sole manufacturers on
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CUSTOM BOOTS MADE TO FIT.
We can't be beat in Style, Quality or Price;
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBER!
for the Trade at the LOWEST PRICES, as usual.
o. LEAs E CALL.
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PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Counts, within and for the District OF Ran
ioph for the year ensuing, will be holden follows
VIZ
the Registers Office in Brookfeld on the first Thurs
day in each month.
At the Orange CO UNITY Hotel il Chelsea, the third
Thursday of each month
At Chadwck's Iotei In West Randolph, the fourth,
Thursday in ZACH month.
At j. l.. Bowes' Hotel in Washington, the second
Thursday in February. May and August
By order of Court,
J. r. CLEAvELAND, Register.