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ATJ. w. sELBY 4 co. STORE.

Continuation Of the Annual Closing out sale OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
at cheap rstes.
BLACK SILKS AND FANCY GOODS.
IMPORTED DRESS GOODS,
yELVETS, &C.
Medium bRksS GOODS, ct half price.
sHAwLs, very cheap.
CL0AKIEG, CLOTHS, CAsSEMEREs, Ae.
323 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
fe7-6teo south side, near 7th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-21

CHARLEs BERG1s
" FANCY DRESSES AND DOMINoEs
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
No. 2es 3: betsresM lst asd I'd st,eef,, opposite
ADAMS ExpreSs Dtltrerp OFoe.
Encouraged by the patronage which received
last year from my friends and the public in gene
raj. leg leave TO announce thst have enlarged
my selection of Fancy Dreescs and Dominocs FOR
Ladies and Gentle
All orders viii be promptly attended 20. Fancy
Dresses and Costumes also made To order. ys2z I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-21

Mass Meeting Of German Citizsus-The
German Language In the Public schools.
"A spirited meeting of persons favorable to
the introduction Of German studies into the
public schools was held last night in the Com
non Council Chamber, City Hall
Tnc meeting was called TO order by Mr. A.
> hueki &, and Mr.. T.. l.. Schmidt was called
to The chair, and explained the obre. of this
movement
A letter wa. read from Hon q. Orth. regret
ting his inability 10 be present.
1 ne committee on resolutions then reported
and w. Charles Roeser submitted resolution,
VIM was adogted: al nat he honorable Mayor,
CoupoIls, and Board Of Aldermen of thi. city
he her by most RESP ectfuliy req uesed TO intr =
Gpce the instruction in German IN ID the puhlic
schools Of this city, 10 grant an appropriation
aoherr, and TO refer the regu alton of thi
branch o. German study 10 the Board Of
Nj. L. p. SchuckIng, from the same commit.
tee, reported a memorial which, at his request
was read by DIR. Mayhsw. and ordered To be
publisher with the Ies oluti On Ii promised
at so iar from entertaining clanhish senti-
nent, We wish to dispeI all clannish senti-
mPnts: we have in view the NJ utual ad yantag
the intimate fusion, even TO the early commune
ling OF N" Children. and the fu, ,har1nce Sft'I2
g1od and profitable understanding, which has
always existed between the German and other
Oh ments OF this great American ccmmuniry,''
ana then gave many reasons why il was
deemed desirable to have an opportunity for
VI
our public schools.
The following committee was appointed 10
resent the eresolution to the Mayor for trans
Mission to the City Councils: Messrs. E. L.
> hmdi', A. ScLucking, Carl Reeser. H. A.
kluckhuhn. George wilmer, Il. Henze. l..
Waldeker. Rudolph Peterson, f. w. Stellhau-
stn, Joseph Rosenthal.
Mr.. Ii. A. kluckhuhn was then introduced
m q made n speech in favor of the movement.
Al the conclusion Of Mr.. Kluckhl Inns re-
marks, NJ. Charles Roeser moved that the COM
mlttee on presentation and the president b. au-
thorized to call another public meeting in fur
theranee of the object. The motion was
adopted.
Mr.. CLARK, chairman of the Committee on
Education of the Board of Councilmen. said
that the committee were unanimously in favor
OF the introduction Of German studies in the
public schools.
D.. Evans and Col. J. r. O'Bsirne spoke in
favor of the movement, the latter speaking i'm
German and English, after which the meeting
adjourned.
The Council chamber was denseiy packed,
and intense interest manifested in the proceed.
ings of the meeting. Among the audience we
nOticrd Marcus Otterbourg, late Minister to
Mexico; Riotte, late Minister to Costa Rica:
Colonel o Beirne, Mr.. Boswell, City Register;
and several members Of the City Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-21

9 v.BOYD, B. NJ. HILLMAN, ALEX. BOYD.
BOYD, HILLMAN & CO.,
PRODUCE FL0uR GRAIN, AND GENERAL
AgenfsJor sale Of The Celebrated Pitsburg Coal Oil
AND DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, BONEDUST, POUDRETTE, &c
No. 80 AND - LOUISIANA AVENUE,
between 9th and 10th SITS, Washington, d. q.
References Bank of Washin gton Lewis ohm
son & Co, Bankers; W. s Huntington, Cashier
First National Bank; Fitzhugh Coyle. President Of
City p. n W. L. Wall 4 Co., Aucts.; J c. Lewis
Insurance Agent; Hon. A. j. Dietrich; r. q. Fox
Esq, Zeal Estate Agent; Clagett & weeney, Real
Estate Agents. Robert Leech, ESQ, Attorney a,
Law. fe lS-ly
DOCKS ARE DECIDEDLY CHEAPER
ID they bring good deal lees than formerly at the
Northern auctions where I get my supply, aud
Little Dorritt, Just received, the Peoples edi
ton, ~ cents.
New edition of Wavery, 20 cents; complete, q
vots for So
Wanted, Plat Book Of Washin gton city. HUN
Ikk Great Antiquarian, goa Penns. av. an
It's Penna. avenue. fe I7-6t
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THE ORIGINAL FRANC. fel4-lm
1'HE GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLDSTEIN
i Ladies' who would like to display their Train
dresses will please call and the Extra Train to
be attached to any hoop skirt, now manufactured
at BAUM = Hoop Skirt and Corset Factory, where
also be found the largest assortment Of al
styles Hoop Skirts, Corsets, and Shoulder Braces
perfect ut is alwsys warranted.
CHAS. BAUM,
fes-n - Louisiana ave near 7th at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-21
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL n EW 8.
Ampsements, &C., Tonight.

NATIONAL THEATER.-I.ast nigh. but one of
IN hisado Japanese Troupe.
WALLS OPERA HOCsk.-La Rue's Carnival
Ministries A good performance and 500 IN
gIesnbaeks given away.
hsRIsI's AaeEkBLY Rooxs.-aIA Co,eria
@ rniyal," under dire e;iea of Profe sor L. q
r ami. A grand affair
PROP. KKIKs' ACADssY.- Complimentary
calico dr'ss hop 10 George III. Chase by Ia,
Eely Hill DaBa.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
[CHApTER 3O.]

AN ACT
To amend the forty-third section of the twenty
ninth Article of the Code of Public General
Laws, relating to the compensation Of the
crier of the Court of Appeals, and of the She
riff appointed to attend said Court, and the
Act of eighteen hundred and sixty-two, chap
ter 1o7, amending the same, by repeating the
same, and enacting substitute therefor.
SECTION l. Be 1T enacted blythe General Assem-
blu of Maryland, That the forty-thisd section,
of the twenty-ninth Article Of the Code of Pub
lie General Laws, relating to the compensation
of the Crier of the Court of Appeals, and the
Sheriff appointed to attend said court, and the
Act of 1862, chapter 10Y, amending the same,
be and they are hereby severally repealed, and
that the following be and the same is hereby
enacted in lieu thereof: ,,e .-e..,, tsrs : ,.5
Sec. 49, The Crier appointed by the Court OF
Appeals, shall receive five dollars a day for his
attendance for every day, Sundays excepted,
during the terms of session of said Court OF
Appeals, and whenever in the judgment of said
Court the attendance or services of a Sheriff,
may be required in said court, the Judges there
of may direct g. Sheriff to- attend or perform
such services, for which attendance and servi-
ces the said Sheriff shall be entitled to a per
diem of three dollars and fifty cents, and the
Judges of said court shall, at the end Of each
session of the said court, give the said Crier
and Sheriff a certificate of the number of days
for which they are respectively entitled to said
per diem. 3''''t
Sec. Q. Asd be 1T enacted, That this Act shall
take effect from the date of its passage.
approved February Is, 1868.
: - THOMAS SWAMI, -,
ys .. ~ g Governor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
Supposed Suicide by Drowning.

Yesterday morning, between half-past
nine and ten o'clock, Mr.. William Doc
little. steward Of the Aqua creek steamer
Keyport, Capt. Frank Hollingshead, COM
United suicide by jumping overheard when
off Liverpool Point, while on; the route to
the creek After breakfast had been
served as usual on the steamer. Mr.. Doc
little repaired to his state-room where he
threw off his coat and deposited the keys
and books Of the boat, and then jumped
from the window into the Potomac with
out giving any previous notice of bis in
tention to do SO. The first intimation of
the occurrence proceeded from lady pas
senger, who. perceiving the body Of man
struggling 10 the water, gave the alarm.
As soon as possible the steamer was stop
ped, and small boat put out after him,
but without avail, for in few seconds he
sank beneath the surface, never to rise
alive again Another account states that
the Clerk ofthe Keyport first discovered
him in the water, and distinctly heard him
cry to the pilot to stop the boat, which, ii
true; would throw doubt upon the be-
lief that he committed self obstruction.
The deceased was about twenty-one years
of age. single man, hailed from New
York and Baltimore. but for the past
twelve months had filled the position OF
steward on the Keyport with great salts
faction to the Captain and the company.
For the past few months he had become
addicted to excessive drink, which fire.
quently depressed his spirits, when be
would wish himself dead and rid of his
troubles. His body had not been recov-
cred at noon to-day - Washington Star,
MAY, 20. = "a j.... @
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
Death of Ex.Fresident Buchanan.

The Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, EXPIRE
sident of the United States, died at his
residence near Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
on Monday morning, LIST inst, in the 18th
year of his age, Mr.. Buchanan was born
in Franklin county. Pennsylvania. on the
22d of April, 1871. His father emigrat-
ed to this country from Ireland and COM
menced life as a hardy pioneer, but man.
aged to acquire competency that enabled
him to give bis son classical education.
In 1909 Mr.. Buchanan graduated with
high honor at Dickinson College. In
December of that year he commenced the
study of law, lie was admitted to- the
bar November IL, 1872, being then little
more than "a years old. So successful
was be as lawyer, that at the age of 40
he was enabled to retire from the profess
sion. At the age of. % Mr.. Buchanan
became a member Of the Pennsylvania
Legislature. During the war of 1912 he
marched to the defence of Baltimore as a
private soldier in company of volunteers
commanded by Judge Henry Shipper.
In 1920 Mr. Buchanan entered Congress,
and in 1881, at the close of his fifth term,
was sent as Envoy Extraordinary to St..
Petersburg. On his return in 1888 he was
elected to the United States Senate, and
under the Administration of Mr.. Polk he
filled the office. of Secretary of State, re-
firing to private life at the close of the
Administration. One of the first acts of
President Pierce's administration was to
appoint Mr.. Buchanan Minister to Eng
land He returned to the United States
in 1856, received the nomination of the
Democratic Convention at Cincinnati in
June, and on the 4th of March, 1857, was
President of the U. States.
at the close of his term of office in 1861 i,
Mr.. Buchanan retired to his estate at
Wheatlands, where he passed the remain
der of his life. -Bah. Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
RCHApTER 5S.1
AN ACT

To repeal chapter one hundred and twenty-nine
of the Acts of eighteen hundred and sixty
four, entitled an Act to add additional sec
tons to the forty-fourth Article of the Code
of Public General Laws, title Maryland Hos
pital, prescribing an additional oath to be
taken by the President, Vice President and
Visitors of the said Hospital, and to reinstate
the former President, Vice President and
Visitors of the said Hospital in Office.
SECTION l. BE 1t enacted by the General ASSEM-
big Of Maryland That chapter one hundred and
twenty-nine of the Act of eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, entitled an Act to add additional
sections to the forty-fourth Article Of the Code
of Public General Laws, title Maryland Hospi-
tai, and prescribing an additional oath to be
taken by the President and Visitors of the said
Hospital, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. And be at enacted, That the Presi'
dent, Vice President and Visitors of the Mary
land Hospital who were in Office at the time O.
the passage of the Act hereby repealed, be ant
the same are hereby fully reinstated in Office al
before the passage of the said Act hereby re
pealed. ..,..., 49,, ..,.... a., i.
SEC. 3. And be 1t enacted, That this Act shall
take effect from and after the first day of May
eighteen hundred and sixty-eight. f..
Approued February 26, 1868.
THOMAS SWAMI,
---.. Governor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
For the Port Tobacco Times.
Mr.. EDITOR .


Mr.. EDIToR:
Dear Sir:-If your valuable columns
can give space to a few thoughts of way
farer, please allow them an Insertion
Though it was long my purpose to visit
that part of our goodly State, known as
Charles county, it was but recently ac-
complished, and the effect was, in some
degree, to change previous impressions.
Not in respect to the reputation it shares
with its sister counties for generous hos
pitality, for that was fully sustained by
the most cordial manifestations. But I
had supposed it to be more uniformly fiat
and sandy than found it. The western
section presents beautifully undulating
surface with q strong clayey soil. and is
suppliedss with abundance of excellent
water. The plantations are large, and
though, in some instances, the soil has
been worn down, there is much land of
superior quality. And as some of the
owners are willing to reduce the extent of
their domain, and offer portions for sale.
it seems to me, that when the facts be-
come known-the low rates at which it
can be purcbased-the accessibleness to
schools and churches respectable
tone Of society, and the opportunity for
profitable development presented, there
must soon be attracted thither desirable
and enterprising class Of settlers In
fact, cases of the kind have already occur
red: Permit me-, however, to notice what
must prove a serious hindrance to such
thrifty progress, but which might be spec
Oily removed. [ refer to the neglected con-
dition of the roads. In this, respect the
good folks of Charles county have great
occasion t'to mend their ways" AS tits,
travel in some parts can only be effected
at great expense Of time and risk to man,
beast or conveyance. And with the ma
terial at hand for making the best roads
clay and gravel-this seems to need only
cooperative action to secure the
removal Of SO great annoyance and to aug
ment the price Of land generally. And
not landbolder there could invest in any
stock So remunerative, as combined eff
fort and appropriation to secure good
roads, would prove to be-. Irrespective Of
the incalculable saving Of time, and wear
Of horses and vehicles, every cent rightly
spent IN Improving the roads ,oouzd add
dimes # not dollars to the available price
of acres. I am glad, to learn there is a
movement in that .all-impertant direction,
and, with my good wishes, for all con-
cerned, hope it will be so unanimous as
to secure the success that has been real
lied in other counties, Yours truly,
l. ta.N % NNs,.4o all e, ,:nHtArooH.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04

cree that the name of such person be changed
as is prayed in said petition, and upon the pas
sage of such decree the true and legal name of
such person shall be that determined by the
said decree, and a copy of said decree under the
seal of said court, shall be sufficient and legal
evidence of the facts therein stated. The petit
ton provided for in this section may be filed
on behalf of any infant residing in this State
by the father of such infant, or in case of his
death, by the mother or guardian of such in
FAINT. The costs of the proceedings provided
for in this section shall be regulated by the said
courts, and shall be paid by the petitioner.
Sec. 2. And be 1t enacted, That this, Act shall
take effect from the date gifts passage.
- THOMAS SWAMI,
1sett,Fvt n4'R ~" nu IGovernorg'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
Tribute to the Memory of the late Edward
w. Belt, Of Prince Georges County.

Tribute to the Memory of the late Edward
| w. Belt, Of Prince Georges County.
A meeting was held in the Court House,
May the goth, by the Members Of the Bar of
the Circuit Court for Charles County, for the
purpose of expressing the profound sorrow at
the death Of their professional brother, Ed
WARD w. BELT, and Of bearing, testimony to
his. great moral worth, rich mental endow-
ments and rare attainments.
The meeting was organized by calling N.
SToNEsTREET, Esq, to the Chair, and APP
pointing R. H. GARDINER, Secretary.
The following resolutions were then offered
by j. W. MITCHELL, Esq, accompanied by
an impressive eulogy upon the deceased: i.
| Resolved by the Members Of the Bar Of the Cir
cunt Court for Charles County, That we have
heard with sorrow and sincere regret of the death
of EDWARD w. BELT, Esq, of Prince Georges
county, and also member of this Bar.
| Resolued, That by the death of Mr.. BELT the
members of this Bar have lost a brother member,
with whom their intercourse was always of the
| most pleasant character, and their relations the
kindliest and most friendly, both socially and
professionally. 49,
have lost, in EDWARD, w. BELT, one of their
most gifted andA ightcst MEMBERSHIP eloquent
| advocate sandz full wyer-one, ifthe promise
of whose early professional life had been permit
ted to eliminate to its maturity, would have re-
fected honor, not only upon his county, but on
| his whole State
| It Resolued, That his county and State have not
only been thus deprived of one of their most tai
ented and promising lawyers, but of one who
has left record upon the annals ofhis State, as
| legislator, which will hand his name down to
posterity and which gives evidence of powers
| that would have placed him amongst the highest
4 statesmen of the land.
| . ResolDed, That our heartfelt sympathies are
] hereby rendered to the friends and bereaved
family of oi1r late friend and brother, and that
the Secretary of this meeting forward to them a
copy of these resolutions; and also that the Hon
orable Judges of the Circuit Court for this coun
| ty be requested to have them entered upon the
Minutes of the Court as a mark and memento OF
our regard and respect.
R. H. EDELIN,, Esq, seconded the resolu-
tons in feeling and eloquent address, and
was followed by EUGENE D1GGEs, Esq, States
Attorney, in a handsome tribute:
On motion, the meeting adjourned. 5f.
ks az r. H. GARDINER, Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04

or persons employed to do such work, upon thu
certificate of the said Clerk of the Court of APP
peals and Secretary of the Senate, for sucf
sum or sums of money as they may certify te
be due, not exceeding the sum of thirty-fvt
hundred dollars.
See. 2. And be 1t enacted, That this Act shall
take effect from the date of its passage.
1pprored February ls, 1868.
THOMAS SWAMI,
Governor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
CHAPTER BILL
7. 49,. AN ACT

To provide for the changing of the name of any
person. 80. g-.--.4. u {
SECTION l. Be 1t enacted by the General ASSEM-
big Of Maryland, That if any person residing in
this State shall desire to change his or her name,
such person may file in the Circuit Court of the
county of his or her residence, or in the Circuit
Court of Baltimore city, if such person resides
in the city of Baltimore, a petition in which
desires shall be made in his or her name, and
reasons therefor, and thereupon the said court,
upon being Satisfied in such manner as it shall
by its rules prescribe that the prayer of the said
petition should be granted, shall order and de-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
(CHAPTER 1911

[CHAprER 1871 ~
AN ACT
To amend Article twenty-nine of the Code OF
Public General Laws of the State of Mary Wand,
adding thereto the following sections.
SECTION l. Be 1t enactedby the General ASSEM-
bly, Of Maryland; That all judgments rendered
in the Circuit Courts for Somerset and Worces-
ter counties, and all judgments which may be
rendered in either of said courts, on suits de-
pending in said courts at the time of the adop-
ton of the Constitution, against persons resid-
ing in Wicomico county, be and the same are
hereby declared to be liens on the real estate Of
said persons, situate in Wicon1ico county, to
all intents and purposes, as if said judgments
had been rendered in the Circuit Court of Wi
comico county.
Sec. 2. And be 1t enacted, That this Act shall
take effect from and after the date of it's passage
approved February 6, 1868.
THOMAS SWAMI,
= 90 Governor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04
~ Up to the honr of our going to
q -GiFeuit (3ourt IL still n, session:

~ Up to the honr of our going te
FEvs1ssths Circuit Court is still in session
but will probably adjourn to-day. n
fhe oascl of Lemuef Maddox es.. James
0ssMiIstsad-action of, damages for as,
saut and battery--has occupied the. at
tsntiaa Of the Court since Tuesday. morn.
ipgi wore "a tic da1a ,locf tuiiv s.s.d
azDeiow' We tsnbjoin in addition to- those
mentioned last week list Of the more in.
kartba.nt criminal cases tried during this
fm: 9dt .an NOS. .aoa4s gtauoalyrss q
assSatel ,hfo Maryland vs. Henry Miles.
solonefh Guilty Of stealing a5Ibee- biys
valned at less than Eve dollars and sen.
tdhcedho pay Moses Wade So. SO for his
beehive, and to be confined in the coun;
tyjaa 5adsys, and to payibis owncosts in
the prosecution. ai-ii 3s1sb aais %
Same rs: 'Jessya Wood, colored, Pre-
sentment for rape. By the Court-ntt
kniltY Of rape. but guilty Of an assault
and Sentenced to be confined in the coun-
ty Jail for 6 months,
Same III Charles j. w. Stewart, cold
Presentment for larceny. BY the Court;
guilty and sentenced to the penitentiary
fora hi months. r.b497 l14.!t ! laezag
Same rs. VIM. Frazier, colored-Rre-
sentiment for assault with intent to kill.
By the Court; guilty, and sentenced to
thS penitsntiary for 8 years. ! -. -.
Same ve. Emily Wood, colored- Pre-
tshtment Tor Stealing aepair of stockings.
By the Court; guilty snd2 sentenced to
l he ;penitentiiary for IL months. .sire
Same Us. VIM. Queens colored--Pre-
sentiment for stealing Eve dollars, BY the
Court; guilty., and sentenced to tie peni-
Tertiary for 2 years .'''' - '7'0 ''''''
-aeame ss!5 Allen Carter and TayIor Set
ter, both coloredA Presentment for steal
ing elothing- by Jury; gailtys and
sentenced to the penitentiary for g. years
each.
Same ps. Charles Wallace, colored-
Prescntmen; for murder. :, BY the Court;
aotzguaity Of nfdfdcr Id the first or second
degree,'but guilty, Of manslaughter and
sentenced to the penitentiary for one year
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04

re- The Washington Chronicle thinks
shat Baltimore is in terribly ''rebel-
|lioaus" condition. Much danger is appre-
hended from the ferocious aspect Of affairs.
The reason, for The alarm, is, that salutes
were fred in honor of the recent acquittal
Of the President hl-f LIE :'Tc1
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-06-04

On Sunday. April 10Th, at her residence in
Chicamuxen, after a long and painful illness Of
Consumption, Mrs. JANE ELIZA FRANKLIN,
in the 5Oth year of her age.
In Baltimore, on the 2sth ult., of lockjaw.
JAMES A. KING, only son of JAMES o. and
AMANDA S. KING, formerly of this county ,.aged
l3 years, 2 months and days. .ss-f