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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

THE EXPLOSIVE QUALITIES OF KEROSENE OR
Coal OIL.-The fire marshal of Philadelphia,
in his annual report, makes the following re-
marks on the manufacture and explosive quail
ties of kerosene or coal oil, now getting to be
so extensively used:
Kerosene is fast taking the place of camphene
and other burning fluids as light. There is
great confidence reposed in it, from prevalent
belief that it is the safest of all the burning
fluids, being generally considered exempt from
the chances ofexplosion. This confidence would
not be misplaced if the dstilers of it would al
ways extract the whole of the benzne, which is
the explosive constituent, from the oil. As
many Of the manufacturers tempted by the
prospect of increased gains, do not do this every
consumer of the fluid runs a greater or less risk
in its use, unless fortunate enough to secure the
pure oil. 1t is likewise known that some Of the
dstilers of burning fluid have been using, in its
manufacture, benzine, as substitute for terpen-
tine, the Southern blockade having caused the
latter article to be high while the former is cheap.
Fluid thus adulterated is terribly explosive. In
| view of these frauds, which are criminal, and
sometimes evenmnrderous in their CONSEQUENCES.
a sense Of duty ippels ME to give timely WIN
ing to everybody to be cautious, in their rur-
chases Of kerosene and lurnin. fluids.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06


pcnsate the citizens of Maryland for losses sus-
tanned in consequence of the war. The bill re.
latins to the writ Of haJeas corpus was passed
In tho House the bill fur the relief of the fami-
lies of the Maryland Volunteers was taken up
and after considerable dscussion-in which
Messrs. johnson, Donaldson and Price partici-
pated-:was passed by vote 40 to T. The bill
appropriates the sum Of fifty thousand dollars
for the purposes indicated.
The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
I'm the Honse the Senate bill amending the laws
relating to promissory notes and bills of ex-
change was referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means The bill relating to the writ Of
ha5eas corpus was adopted. The remainder Of
the session was devoted to the consideration of
local bills of no special public Importance.
In the Senate, on Monday, there was nothing
done of consequence. In the House, ON the re-
ISOLATION calling upon the Government to indem-
Nifty citizens Of Maryland for losses sustained
during the war the Senate amendment to strike
the word "loyal' was concurred in, but the ac-
ton of the House was subsequently reconsider
ed A bill amending the local laws of Baltimore
in relation to the time and manner Of holding
elections was reported and ordered to be printed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

e1-The Abolitonsts for while reconciled
themselves to the idea Of mastery inactivity hy
Gen. NJ :Clellan's column, upon the ground tina,
the army was fitting rapidly to he for cmanc-
patton but the dismissal of Gen. Cameron and
the violent spirit manifested in the camps against
the abolition Troubadnurs has dispelled that de-
fusion. Now they hold that the expense of the
war cannot be much longer borne
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

ngnt, the StOre OF Joseph Oune IN NanJetnOy
district, was entered through the window and
robbed of over two hundred dollars worth of
ready-made clothing and boots. What is most
remarkable about the matter is that Mr.. Slime
was sleeping in the adjoining room and was but
few feet from the box of boots, being separated
from them by only thin partition. On the
same night Mr.. w. Bowies shoe shop was
broken into, but Mr.. B. was sharp; the rogues
got only few avis for their trouble. Mr.. w.
j. A. Thompson, on the same night, had his
stable entered by means of false keys and two
horses stolen therefrom. Mr.. T. recovered his
horses next day.
MARYLAND LEG1sLATuRE-In the Senate, on
Tuesday (2sth), Mr.. Bayne introduced bill to
protect the citizens of Maryland who are indebt-
ed to parties in the rebellious States The bill
to provide for taking the sense of the people on
the holding of Convention to frame new
Constitution was recommitted to the judiciary
Committee. In the House number of local
bills were reported and passed to second read
ings. The bill changing the name of the Fels
Point Bank was passed. The Treason bill was
taken up, amended so as to prohibit and punish
the display of Secession flags, and finally passed
yeas 50, nays 8.
In the Senate, on Wednesday, Mr.. Willis
submitted series of resolutions relating to the
rebellion The bill to charter the Collateral
Bank OF Baltimore was rejected. Mr.. Fiery ad-
dressed the Senate on his resolutions in favor OF
an armistice In the House Mr.. Mathew OBJ
tanned leave to report bill amending the char
ter of the city of Baltimore, respects elections
&c. Mr. Duval offered resolutions in relation
to indemnity for property in loyal States de-
stroyed or damaged by the Government in its
efforts to put down the rebellion, which were
passed. The bill relating to the drawing and
challenging Of jurors was rejected.
The Senate, on Thursday, passed the bill ap-
propriating sum Of money for the benefit Of
the Potomac Brigade. The bill authorizing the
Merchants Bank to cancel portion of its stock
the bill Incorporating the Home Missionary So
ciety of the Protestant Episcopal Church; the
bill incorporating the Maryland Corn Exchange
and the bill relating to bills Of exchange and
promissory notes were passed. 10 the House
Mr.. Price reported bill relating to executions
on judgments; hill relating to summons and
returns in civil suits, and bill relating to The
probate of wills and codicils. Mr.. Crcswell
from the Committee on Elections, reported bill
which We print, apportionins the members o
the House Of Delegates among the counties ant
the city Of Baltimore. The city has-eever
members ly the new apportionment. The bill
for the relief Of the families of Maryland yolun
teersrwaa under consideration when the Hons
adjourned.
The Seuate. on Friday, passed the resolution
calling upon the Federal Government to CON
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

PUNISHMENT OF NEGRoEs.-The following is
the bill reported in the House of Delegates by
Mr.. Magruder, from select committee, relating
to the sentence of negroes:
Section l.. Be II enacted By the General As-
sensbly Of Maryland, That section one hundred
and ninety-four of article thirty, of the Code Of
Public General Laws, entitled "Crimes and Pun
ishments,'' be repealed, and the following section
enacted as a substitute therefor and in lieu
thereof: t
1914. Where any negro, whether free or slave,
is convicted of any offence, the punishment for
which, if he were white man, would be con-
6nement in the Penitentary, such negro shall
be sentenced to be sold either in or out Of the
State, for such term as the court may deem
right, or to be confined in the Penitentiary for
such time as white man would be confined
for the same offence, in the discretion Of the
court.
Section 2. This act shall take effect from the
date of its passage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-06

than two thousand nor less than five hundred
dollars, in the discretion OF the court.
Sub-Sec g. If any person within this State,
shall seducc, entice, or persuade, any other per-
son to commit any one of the offences which are
by the several sub-sections of this section pro-
hibited, and such offence be committed, the said
person who SO seduced, enticed, or persuaded,
shall on conviction, be sentenced to suffer such
punishment, as the person committing said Of
fence would be liable to suffer as a punishment,
for the crime so committed by him.
Sub-See. 9. If any person within this State.
shall attempt to seduce, entice. or persuade,
any other person to commit any of the offences,
which by the several sub-sections of this section
are prohibited, though such offence has not been
| committed, and shall be convicted thereof, he
| shall be sentenced to confinement in the Peni-
! Tertiary, for not less than two years nor more
than four years, or to fine of not less than five
1 hundred or more than two thousand dollars, in
the discretion of the court.
Sub-Sec. 10. And be 1t enacted, That the pro-
ceeds of all fines arising out of the execution of
the provisions of this act, after all necessary ex-
. penses incurred upon their collection are paid,
J. propriated as a portion of the military fund for
the relief of the families of the Maryland volun-
4 teers. =: -
Sub-Sec- II. If any of the offences within
described, shall have been committed before this
act goes into operation, the same shall be pun
[ished according to the law existing at the time
of the commission thereof.
j. Sub-Sec IL. And be 1t enacted That this
act shall take effect from and after the da+e Of
its passage.
Nh, Phelps offered an amendment TO come in
as the eighth. sub SECTION, providing that if any
Ole displayed a secession Rag he should be
deemed guilty Of a mistleu,eanhr and be fned
from fifty to one hunircl doliars. OF Imprisoned
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-17
CONGRESSIONAL
xX1vIIth CONGR Ess-secsud Session
MONDAY, March Il

MONDAY, March IL.
SHNATR.-A bill for the opening Of Sixth stree.
west (of Washington city) was passed
Mr.. Hale offered a resolution instTucting the
Naval Committee to inquire into the expediency
OF making an appropriation 20 test iron-cIading
for vessels Of war. Adopted.
The Post Ofice Appropriation bill was taken
up, and amendments TO 10 were offered by Messrs
Collamer and Latham and discussed
HousE.-The joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary Of War TO accept money appropriated
By the several States for the payment Of the VOL
unteers. was passed.
Mr.. Blair, from the Committee on Conference
on the bill relating to the appointment of Suit
lers, made a report disagreeing as 20 several OF
the Senate's amendments and acceding TO others,
which was adopted.
Mr.. Lovejoy offered a resolution, inquirin-
why two colored persons had been arrested and
thrown into jail in Baltimore, which was OBJ
jected 10.
resolution was adopted calling on the Secre-
tary Of w ar for information as TO the number
size, and character Of vessels purchased or char
tered, which was adopted.
Mr. Blake offered resolution directing the
Committee on the conduct Of the War 20 INQUIRE
into the expediency Of adopting some suitable
means as 10 the care and comfort Of the sick and
wounded
The Committee on Ways and Means were In
struc,ed TO report bill TO pay for the erection Of
the st. Louis Notifications.
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DIED.,

or sSoSs1 f aS nj
l.. and Susan B. Sheriff, aged Years and Is days.
The friends Of the family are requested to attend
her funeral. from the residence Of her father on Sd
street, between and F. at O'Clock tins afternoon.
On Sunday, March 18th, JOHN HILL, formerly
OF Alex ardria, aged IS years.
The relatives and fri ends Of the family are re-
speotulv Invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday,
ats O'Clock y. m, from the residence of Mr. John
Bontz, oO4 9tn st., between the avenue and d.
On Sunday, the 18th INST, Mrs. MARY COLE
CAT r; relct OF the late DIR. collegiate, in the nd
Funeral ceremonies will be performed at the res
idenoe of her son, al street, on TUESDAY the
18th instant, at halt past four m. The friends Of
the family are respectfully invited TO attend.
JOHN MAGUIRE. native of Ceyan, Ireland,
but Tor the last ~ years resident OF this city.
This NOR ming, after 9 painful lllpess. which he
bore with christian foftltude, DANIEL DKIS-
COLL, In the 18th year OF his age.
His funeral viii take place on Wednesday. at
s.i end D. The friends Of the family are Invited .
None knew him but to love him.
OR PANIED him but e praise.
On the 18Th instant, Mr. EDWARD HART, late
The irispds ofthe family are respectfully invited
toAt, end the fnneIa. from his ats residence, No.
$50 jsh street. Island, this evening, at hsli-past
ON the 18th instant, Mrs. CHRISTIAN VAN
Solver, In the nth year of her age.
spsatfalI invited o attend her fassrs. on to-moT
row sttsrneon, at : o'clock. without further no
noe. = ssidence on Tenth stress, between s and
Sts&-es Sc
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DISEASES ov1HE THROAT AND LUNGS.

A Card -Dr Robert Hunter, Of New York,
editor Of the an. Y. Journal Of Diseases Of the
Chest" &c, has arrived in Washington for the
purpose Of treating Bronchial and Pulmonary
Diseases, to which branch Of his profession his
practice Is sz,lHSiUsly confined.
DR.. Hunters visit Is definitely limited to two
weeks, and IL only made to afford those afflicted
with the diseases embraced in his speciality Tea
tarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption) an
opportunity to submit their cases to him in person
DR.. H., is the founder of the Inhalation SySts ..
Of practice, by which medicines for the cure OF
diseases Of the throat and lungs applied di-
rectly to the affected parts In the form Of vapor
BY this treatment, Asthma aud Bronchitis are
rapidly cured. and even consumption, which has
so long bafled the skill Of physicians and proved
utterly incurable under "Cod Liver Oil, Is" "Coun-
terirritatlon" and the various "Cough Sirups,''
"Balsams" and other quackish nostrums taken by
the stomach yields readily to the healing influence
Of warm medicated vapors, daily applied to the
affected parts. Ia the city OF New York the
deaths from consumption, have diminished more
than a thousand year since the Introduction Of
this practice No other form of medication gives
the patient the slightest chance Of cure. The
seat Of disease can only be reached by Inhalation
DR. Hunters rooms are at No. 203 Penn. avenue
I'd door below 18Th street, south side. Hours from
10 m to 8 p m.
SICK SOLDIERS.
From 3 to O'Clock daily will be devoted to the
gratuitous examination of soldiers suffering from
any disease OF the throat or lungs. mar 15-n
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QUERY.

QUERY
WHY 10 IT THAT CRIsTADoRo's HAIR DYE 10
the Best in the WorlC'
Because eminent chemists say so!
Because Il contains no oaustic compounds.
Because il wears longer than any other!
Because 1t operates Enthusiastically
Because 1t does not stain the skin!
Because II nourishes and strengthens the Hair I!
Because il oorrects tbs bad eeo u of other dyes
Because It's presence cannot be detected!
Beeasss it nsrsr fails
Manufactured BY J. CRISTADORO, 6 Astor
House, New York. Sold everywhere, and applied
By all Hair Dressers.
Price 81, 81 80 and IS per box. according to
size. Mol.
CRIsTADoRo's HAIR PREsIRvATIvB,
IL invaluable with his Dye, as 1t Imparts the ut
most softnsss, the most beautiful gloss. and great
vitality to the Hair.
Price 80 cents, 81, and % per bottle, according
to size. fe % M,WhF i'm
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SECOND EDITION.
THREE O'CLOCK, r. n.
OUR MILITARY BUDGET.

| A GREAT BATTLE ~ PRooREss AT ISLAND no. 10.
The following dispatch reached Washington
a few moments before the second edition Of to-
days Sfar went to press:
CAIRO, Sunday evening, March I6.-I have just
returned from Commodore Foote's DAG ship Ben
ton, at Island No. 10. The enemy has a very
heavy force on the Kentucky and Tennessee
shore and on Island No. 10. Commcsors roote
counted fortY-siI guns, and the position is much
more formidable than Columbus counted
from the deck Of the Benton ten encsmpments
and four forts
His force 10 from ten thousand &c, 0OO) 10 TWEEN
ty thousand C2O,OOO). This forenoon the BON
Oardment Of the upper fort, just on the Kentucky
line, commenced.
Ii contains six 81 FOUNDERS and one rihed g.
FOUNDER. The two rIaed guns Of the Benton
and eight mortas were to-day brought to bear
on this fort The firing was excellent, and the
enemy was seen to leave the fort several times
but returned The range was over two miles and
ahalf. The enemy only returned three shots.
Gen. Pope has full possession Of New Madrid.
Thus you will see that the enemy is on Island
No 10 and on the eastern shore Of the Missis-
sippi river, between the forces Of Foote and Blu
ford, and those Of Pope.
There has been heavy firing at Intervals al New
Madrid all day, and It ia supposed that the rebel
gunbOats have been trying to effect a passage
down the river or shell our forces there.
Our troops are all In fine spirits, and confident
Of success.
bore TO Commodore Foote the distressing In
teHigence Of the death Of a beloved and favorits
son thirteen years old. The brave sailor and
Christian gentleman was deeply affected His
sad bereavement under the circumstances will
awaken profound and general sympathy
throughout the country.
SIT BACK PIG.
II has been said over the city for twenty four
hours that the rbolitioniss Of the House were
to-day to make their grand ostrike" at Major
General Mcclellan in the shape Of a resolution 10
be offered by Mr.. Covode, calling on the Presl-
dent to depose him from the command OF the
army Of the Potomac! The purpose was enter
tanned, and was doubtless abandoned on count
ing noses. 1t would have been signslly defeated,
Of course. SO Mr.. Wendell Phillips must eien
60 home this time without seeing bis LEAGUE
with hell and-covenaEt-with-death" principles
formally triumph In the Congress Of the United
States, as he had been led to expect since reach
ing here.
LETT. woRpEN.
We regret to say that Lieut. worden continues
to suffer much indeed from the injury 90 his eyes
received In the Monitors fight with the Merri-
mac.
He is still guest at the hospitable mansion Of
Lieut.. Wise, in this city.
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INDIA RUBBKR SCOOPS,

INDIA RUBBER 6ooDs.
India rubber Sheets for protecting children's
beds, that no family should be without; rs cents
each.
Rubber Blankets, for soldiers, 81. rs each.
Rubber Ponchos and Blankets combined, 80 SO
each.
India Rubber Goats, white or black, 81 so each.
India Rubber Leggins 81 per pair.
And all kinds Of ubber Goods, including Rub
Der Boots and Shoe, Rubber shoppers for bottles,
Door Mats, Under Sheetings for beds In sickness,
India Rubber Warehouse, 306 Pa. av., between
Ninth and Tenth streets. feb LIT
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EYE AND EAR.-Opthaln1ie and Aurdl InSti.
tnte, 227 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Willard'i
Hotel, devoted to the treatment medically and
surgically Of all diseases Of the eye and ear. In
charge Of DIR. F. A. Won MoschLisker, Oculist
and Aurlst, from Clinton Place, New York
Deafness, impaired sight, noises in the head
scientifically treated. Medical men will be wei.
coined at all times to witness operations. Hun.
dreds Of testimonials and statements from persons
who have been restored to sight and hearing can
be examined. Artificial eyes inserted.
mar 15-tt
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PAIN AND SICKNESS is produced by the presence
Of these matters or humors which are retained be-
yond the time designed. Brandreth's Pills re.
moves these matters or humors, and their use al
ways relieves, and perseverance infallibly cures
Oh, that the sick everywhere appreciated the i'm
portance OF these few lines, how much disease
would be diminished, and the general health OF
the community improved. Brandreth's Pills are
sold at 25 cents per box, with full directions, al
No. 294 Canal street, New York, and at the branch
ONCE, corner Ninth and f streets, Washington
D. c. p: 9. Suffers supplied by the dozen.
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MARRIED.

On the 2tth February. BY the Rev. Father Boyle,
Mr. JOHN McKRETZEk to Miss ANNA HAYS,
both of Baltimore. Baltimore sun please copy
On Monday, March 10th INST BY Rev; G a. Da
% Miss JANE HofkiNs of BsitaaiIs,' Prince
Georges county, Md.
On Thursday, 18th inst. BY tho same, JOHN
sINsEL % Miss HENRIETTA WEYRICH,
all Of Washington, ID. G.
In Msrtinville, Somerset county, N. j., on the
sen inst by the Rev. j, g. Clark, Mr.. SAMUEL
II, LARCOMBE, of this city, to Miss ALMIRA
NJ. MOOR, Of the former place.
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FouNpL1Ne.-Sunday morning, between ten
and eleven O'Clock, soldier passing along 1, near
Fourth street, picked up hne white male infant,
about six hours old, alive and Kicking, wrapped
what to do with the youngster, and endeavored
to find some party disposed TO receive 1t. But no
one wa5 willing to take IL permanently, and the
soldiers patience was nearly worn out He at
length declared that IL no one would take Il, he
would have to throw Il away: Just then kind
lady, on her way to the Catholic Church, accepted
the little offcast, and declared her purpose to
raise II.
FIRKs-Last night the brick stable between
Four and a-hah and Sixth streets, owned by Dr..
VIVA. Gunton, and occupied by Messrs. White,
Barbour Il Semmes, merchants, was entirely con-
sumed by fire; but the horses, Of which there
were several, were all saved. The firing was the
act Of an incendiary.
A stable on the square between a and and
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, was also fred
last night, butthe flames were ext!ngsished with
out much damage, except burning some provender
in the loft where the match was applied.
PoLrcE.-The Third Ward police reported the
following cases Friday: Before Justice Thomp-
son-John O'Flannagan, selling liquor to SOL
diers; dismissed. Robt. Adams and Caleb Adams,
hackmen, running their carriages without the
badge required by the new law to be worn upon
the breast of the driver; dismissed. Jas. Wood,
hickman, overcharging passenger; dismissed
VIM. Butler, carrying concealed weapons; S21 IL.
VIM. Rothchild, selling liquor without license;
$40 94-by Justice Walter. Jas. Shield, keeping
a male dog without license; So cents costs; for
keeping female dog; SO 5s-by Justice Clayton.
A SOLDIER SHOT "A man named Luckett, who
IL the proprietor Of drinking house on Buzzards
Point, In the Fifth Ward, was arrested by the
provost guard yesterday evening, and placed In
confinement His wife was arrested at the same
time. IL appears that a soldier Of the 91st Penn
sylvania Regiment was shot at the house Of
Luckett yesterday evening, and IL is feared that
the wounds he received will prove fatal. A shot
gun was used, and Luckett and his wife are
accused Of having committed the deed.
CoRNs, BUNIoNs, BAD NAILS, ENLARGED JOINTS
and all diseases Of feet cured without pain or in
convenience to the patient, by DR.. White, Surgeon
Chiropodist, 426 Pennsylvania avenue. Once
hours from o a m In N m
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Surveyor General OF Warrington Territory and
subsequently by grace Of his brother-D. L Yu-
lee, traitor senator from Florida-a very incom-
petent Examiner in the Patent Once has turned
up the cOmmissary in the rebel service who
absquatulated in hot haste from Fernandina,
Flaida, on the approach Of the Union feet and
army.
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SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIvERsARY. - Yestsrdsy
morning the Waugh Chapel Sabbath School,
Capitol HILL held their ninth anniversary in that
church. Eloquent addresses were made by Hon
Mr.. Oden and Mr.. Haight, Of New York the
whole exercises being OF the most interesting
character. This school is In q most hourishing
condition, and under the eficient supervision OF
its superi ntendent, Mr.. j. Zimmerman, 70 &C.
complaining wonders in that section OF the city
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From Rsr. Dr.. Lockwood, Washington.
DR.. WHITE has removed corns and part Of q
bad nail from my feet and Incorporation wal
one drop Of blood can recommend him as
surgeon Of perfect competency and skill in hii
department. Qt*) E. LOCKWOOD.