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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
LEOyAEnTOWE, N[

The WAR Bf7wErs rHE' STirn-
TIE Cgus.s, Character, Conduct and a
.slts,0 By He's. ALE1AsDrR II SrrPH-
Kss, ia TIE sitle Of a valuable work just
issued By The NATIONAL PrsirsuIso Co i,
PliladelDhia, Pa
Historic, Of the late civil war have
sprung up like mushrooms, ard they can
new be numbered ,rnos, By hundreds,
but all Who sre desirous Of arriving at a
correct understanding Of the causes, and
clear history of the events of the late
laInentablc w.r. have felt the want of a
rclipble history Of tn. same from South
se.n standpoint, by some representative
man of the South. This want about
,o.be supplied by ALEXANDER Il. S1srH-
Is
The bare announcement that this dis-
tinguished Statesman hsd determined to
write book, would, of itself, be sufhcien.
to kindle lively and widespread inter-
e,t in al sections Of the county but
when il is known that he has chosen q.
Lis themey,hc one so fruitful az the late
American War, the absorbing interest Of
the subject, together with the evident and
singular fitness of the author for its treat
ent. unite in awakening a curiosity en-
tlrely unparalleled in the annals Of Amer
lean literature
1t presents a careful political analysis
Of the past. separating real from apparent
cnuscs Of the late unhappy conflict. and
gives those interior lights and shadows of
the Great War, ONLY KNOWN TO THOSE
NIGH OFFICERS, who watched the food tide
Of Revolution FROM its tountsin-springs.
aud which were SO accessible to Mr.. STE
rHKss from bis position rs second officer
Of the Confcdcracy.
To public that has been ,urfeited with
oYpcrsndy simjIar productions, it pre-
scnts change of fare, both agreeable and
salutary. and an intellectual treat Of the
highest order The Great American War
la. at last found historian worthy of its
Importance, and at whose hands it receives
that moderate, candid and impartial treat
mcnt which truth and justice so urgently
demand.
This most valuable work is sold only
by subscription, and the agent for this
cunty is Rev Il H. Smith, near Leon
ardtown, Md. who IS still canvassing for
II
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

"FIsAsc1AL RECORD. We have re-
ceived, and shall publish in our next, a
very able and clearly written e1pose of
the financial record of the Republican
party, contributed to the Omaha Daily
Herald by an old friend of ours, native
and formerly resident of orr county
The Herald. in speaking of the contribu-
ton. says iii is from the pen Of one OF
the closest thinkers and bes; 6nsnciers in
the West"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
w. 10 The attention Cfpur rcaC

Yor & Gothic attention cfour read
ers is specially directed 70 the advertise
men. Of this firm, to be found elsewhere.
They arc extensive dealers in fine family
groceries, wines, liquors, cigars, etc
ETC., and their place of business is az
West Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md
We are in receipt from this firm, through
onr friend Mr.. V. Camalier, Of bottle
o--he very best rye rhiskey we have ever
tasted, and we speak this out of the
depths Of a long tasting experience.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

CeLFA1 STILL USCHAsGED.-In a re-
ec.t speech a. Chicago, Mr.. Colfa1, the
Radical candidate for the Vicc-Presidea-
cy. 10 abiding to bis record said, for
fourteen long years it had been written
down in the record Of the country. And
there is no recollection before my God to
night-thcre is not in that record sin
gle line that, dying. would wish to
bot! sae Mr. CeIfax, as a member Of the
Know-Hothing organization, took sol
emn oath to deny all political rights to
adopted citizens, to exclude men from Of
fee. place and prcforment. because they
did no. worship God at the same altar
with him And yet he before his God
declares there is no part Of his record
that, dying, he would wish to blot. Such
a man is not 6t TO be entrusted with The
rights of a free people.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
SIlrR CoNYkNrI0N The MARY

Stain CONVENTION The Maryland
Democratic Convention. assembled in
Baltimore city on the End inst, for tn.
purpose Of nominatirg Electors for Pres
idcn' and Vice President
The Convention was called to order by
The Hon Joshua Nansant. chairman of
the State Central Committee. who cx-
planned the object of the meeting of the
Convention. On melton of Judge Car
michael, Of Queen Annc's county, Col
J9hn F Dent, Of ST. Mary's county, was
elected temporarily to the chair. On
smotion. Gen. VIM H. Nelson, of Bslti-
more e+ty, was appointed temporary sec
Rotary \ On cal. at the counties it was
found that I'll the counties and the city of
Baltimore were fully represented.
A committee subsequently, recommep-
DID that the above gentlemen. with the
addition Of Col. Geo Gale of the Eastern
Shore, and Col. John w. Cook, Of the
Western Shore. as Vice Presidents. and
Caleb Sheppard and Edward O'Donuell,
IS Secretaries, be made permanent officers,
which were ratified
The convention then proceeded to Sc
lcct electors, with She following result
DELraArKs AT LARGs.-Richard B
Carmichael John Thompson Mas on.
ntsrRlcr ELrcroRs CONGRESSMAN
Al District-Albert Constable. Ind do
Walter L, Allender 3rd doll. eiay
Dallam. 18th do-Charles G.. Roberts
9Th do--Georgs Peter.
The following resolution was adopted
Pesolred, That this convention rc-af-
firm and adopt the principles and plat
form of the National Democratic Conven-
ton which met in New York on the 4th
Cay Of July. 1863, and nominated Sey-
-fnour and Blair for President and Vice
President Of these United States. and
pledge themselves TO use all fair and hon
orable means 10 secure their election.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
iCoMMUNIC ATFD
CROQUET

I had the pleasure, on Thursday last,
of witnessing a game of Croquet, played
bv. and upon the grounds of, the Leon
ardtown Croquct Club, which cxcclled
any game have ever seen played and |
rather think any | ever heard of. The
party. whose play l propose to give in de
tail and comment upon as eztraordlnarll y
good, was Willie, the son of Jas. I NJ
Ralev. Willie i. ten years old, and |
can't say very well grown for his age
Before | proceed to speak Of his play.
however, | will describe the manner IN
which the arches were set-out IN order
tina. the readers Of the Beacon, who are
familiar with the game, may more readily
understand the play as | give It IN detail
The ground was laid out according to the
Eagle diagram. that Is, two arches IN
, front of the starting post. eight feet dis
tant from each other; two arches in front OF
the turnincstake arranged in like manner
and two parallel lines containing three
arches each, nineteen feet apart and equal
Is distansfrom direct line drawn from
stake 70 stake.
" lllic bali was III Poslloa ~ 'He
last arch going for sAe turning stall =
He plaved through bis arch, then struck
the turning stake, and upon his return
be played through the two arches IL 'front.'
OF the turning stake at single stroke,
which, of course, entitled him TO an ezra
play. He then played for position at his
third arch, and there being ball in posi-
ton there, he reque;ed and then croquet-
ed it away He then played through the
three Iine-arches one alter the other IN
regular order he then played for posi-
ton in front of the second arch going for
the starting stake. and there being bali
also in pos sionDr that area, he roqueted
aud then croquetcd 1t N such position
as to enable him to rove upon It, should
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
Now AND TuES.-Seventy millions of

. Now AND TuEs.-Seventy millions of
debt wa, all that appeared upon the books
of the nation when the Democrats went
out of power. From 1861 to 1868, four
wears of war, the Radicals increased this
debt to a., 900, 900, 900 From 1865 to
1865 three years of peace, they added
2eea, 600 900 and after three years OF
peace, making mp with four years of war,
seven years of Radical supremacy, the
country is more than three thousand mil
lions of dollars worse off than were in 1860
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

q CoNeREssIosAL.-Ou Our readers arc aware
tha, very excited and angry contest has
been progressing for some time in the
5rd Congressional district, composed Of
the thirteen upper wards Of Baltimore
city, between the friends and enemies of
Gov Swami in regard to the Congress
sional nomination in that district. The
primary meetings Of the party were held
on Monday last and the result is, that
SWAIN has carried every ward in his dis
trict, thus securing beyoniT doubt the
nomination for Congress. Archer, in
the 2nd district. was not so successful -
OF the seven lower wards attached 4 his
district, be carried only one. but it is
thought, nevertheless, that he will be
nominated, the counties in bis district be-
ing nearly if no, quite unit for hi. re-
turn to Congress. The Concessions Al
Convention for this district (,he 5th(
which met at Ellieott City yesterday sfr-
family nominated the present member,
Mr.. Stone, and the probability is, BY +.
ssauimeus vote.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
IN MEMORIAL.
J. tf \

With jasmine SstArry petals, twlns
Roses white and orange bloom,
lntermixed with cypress vine,
And lay them on her tomb
For. pure as winter ssnows shat rest
On lda's frowning peak.
These flowers . er her gentle breast
Her epitaph should speak.
Let the roses and the jasmine Breath
Tell Of love that 10 htn given;
The orange flowers, of6riiai wreath,
The cypress. of tomb and Heaven;
Their colors white. Of angels love,
Which bore her from this life hard fate !;
Their leaves entwined, wen meet above.
III welcome THEE at Heaven gate
And Yor. to whom her VOWS were spoken,
let to the clouds this silver lining be,
That though on earth, the golden bowl i
broken
In Heaven bright realm, thy bride aw Mt
eth thee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
~ The publication Of the Sheriff $

~ The publication Of the Sheriff 5
advertisement Of Or. +. P. Blakistone',
property, which appears on tue 4th page,
was not countermanded in time 10 pre-
vent its appearance in our present issue.
The advertisement will be discontinued
hereafter, satisfactory arrangements hav-
Ing been made between the Plaintiffs and
the Defsndsn, in regard to the claims Of
the former against the latter
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTiCL. IS hereby given, that the subscriber
~ has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
ST Mary county, Maryland, letters Of admins
t-auou Oh he personal estate OF WIN. Mitchell.
lats OF ST Mary : county. deceased. All persons
having claims against the sad>isccas,d are here
nv wAIne,l 10 exhibit the same With proper v0ucb
RS thereof to the subscriber, or or before -.
st day OF March. 500, otherwise they mAy be
excluded by law from all benefit Of the said es-
ate Given under Iy hand this 10th day Of
Sept, 1898.
SIDNEY I NITCpFIL.
Admiulsyr4t-.I,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

SErrkABER CorRr.-We are authoriz-
cd to state. that the members of the Petit
Jury for the September Term of Cour.
will not be required TO attend until the
l>t Wednesday in Court
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
CONFIRMATION NOTICE.
John II BrJme
A Sappiugton.

In the Circuit; Court TOR s. Nary County
sitting as Court Of Equity.
= No lo3 : f.
ORDERED, TIL, Srh day Of Sept, 1865
- that the Auditors report, fled in this
cause. be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
10 the contrary be shown on or bct re the
third Monday Of Oct next provided a
copy Of this order DC published IN the ST Ma
r. : Beacon once week for three successive
weeks prior 20 the third Monday Of Oct.
JNO y CAVALIER, elk.
True copy-Test:
mo A CAVALIER. CIk.
Sept 10, ls6s-3w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
DIED.

On Monday, tic 9th Of August, at
the home of his grandfather. .|no. q. +,
Coleman, III Narcngo county, Ala, OF
congestion of the brain, JOHN COLE
MAN, only son Of VIM Ogle and Eir-
glnia c. X ~, and grandson of II. q. ).
Key, Esq of St. Marys county, Md,
aged years, 3 months and l day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

TIL. Paris Nonitrur gives ii as an midi
cation of ace that the number of men
on leave from the French army was never
greater than a present
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

REd1srnAT1oS.-P interested vii
bear ia mind that the Registrars for the
different election districts of our county
will meet at the places named IN their
published notices on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, September the 2lst'
22nd and 23rd instant. In the present
perilous condition of the country, no man
entitled to the elective franchise should
suffer the coming opportunity to escape
without qualifying himself to do service
for Seymour, Blair and the country at the
November election.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

mate personal friend- !. ~1-fresident Fill
more, in a letter TO the Hon. Alexander
H H. Stewart, of Virginia, says
Il do not violate private confidence IN
SAYING that EXPRESSION, Fillmore and the
men who honor him for his patriotism
and craftsmanship are firm supporters OF
Horatio Seymour.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

EXTRA SESSION. The better opinion
is, that there will be no September ses-
sion of Congress. Only the Southern
carpet -baggers" appear to be anxious
for it, their Northern allies giving it the
cold shoulder. The New York Times,
for instance, says it is not warranted by
affairs in the South, by the conduct Of
President johnson, by any exigency con-
sected with the presidential election, or
BY any necessity Of the country.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10
THE TERMS OF SALE.

"a prescribed by the decree, are One
half cash, the balance Of the purchase
money to I've paid in twelve months from
the day oF sale. the purchaser giving his
note with security 70 be approved by
the admni>trat r for the deferred pay
ment, and when the purchase money
shall have hccn al! paid the sale rntif-
ed by the Court. the administrator hy a
good aud valid deed shall convey To the
purchaser the land sid free from alf
claims of the heirs Of the said Ignatiu,
Hayden.
JOHN 7 MAGILL.
Administrator.
Sept 5, lS6e-ts.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

Persons ordering by mai, nee' opl! state
the style, color and price desired.
Sep! 5, l866-5m. 49,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-09-10

as Trescrlp'
One bali tn
the day Of :
months crcd'
be secured t
with sccurit.
tees, and to
sal. The {
tors having
pcrtrctti tide
and a sale Y
H.. ,f,yg II.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

fore the dawn, and. though be turned and
turned again, he could sleep no more
So at last he said to his good wife, whom
he had kindly awakened to inform her Of
his unaccountable insomnolence. 'It's
10 use; I'll get up and dress myself. and
have look at the comet"
The next that worthy woman heard
from her wakeful spouse was hasty sum.
mons to the door. Il seems that no soon.
er did he step forth from his house than
his eyes fell on a strange. portentous
shape hanging in large pear tree about
twenty yards distant. He could see no
likeness in it to anything earthly. and be
had fancied it might be the comet. who,
having put out his light. had come down
there to perch. In his fright and per-
|plexity he did what every wise man would
do in like extremity. he called upon his
valiant wife. Reinforced by her he drew
near the tree, cautiously reconnoitering.
Surely never pear tree bore such fruit.
Suddenly there descended from the
thing plaintive, trembling little voice
please take us down; We are very
cold" ..5. ..sas- L.
Then second little voice said:
"And hungry too; please take us down" !"
"Why. who are you? And where are
you from?'
The first little voice said:
"We are Mr.. Harvood's little boy and
girl, and we are lost in balloon"
The second little voice said:
1T is US. and we ruined away with q
balloon. Please take US down."
Dimly comprehending the situation.
the farmer getting hold Of dangling
rope. succeeded in pulling down the bal
loon.
He first pulled out little Johnny, who
ran rapidly few yards towards the house,
then turned round and stood for . few
moments curiously surveying the balloon.
The faithful little sister vas 90 chilled and
exhausted that she had to Be csrried into
the house. where. trembling and sobbing.
she told the wonderful story.
Before sunrise q mounted messenger
was dispatched to the Harwood home with
glad tidings Of great JOY. He reached it
in the afternoon. snd few hours later
the children themselves arrived. in state,
with banners and music, and conveyed in
covered hay wagon and four.
Joy-bells were rang in the neig ghboring
town, and the farmers brown house the
happiest family on the continent thanked
God that night. -.ea.s - IL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27
geleeteh Mistellany.
0iling Harueas,

A correspondent Of the Scientific A.
maerican furnishes the following mode o.
preserving and cleaning harness:
In the first place. I subject the harness
to one or two coats Gas the leather may
needy of lamp black aud castor oil, warm.
ed sufficient to make It penetrate the stoct
readily. Then I make about two quarts
of warm soap suds and with-a sponge wash
the harness. When dry. rub it over with
a mixture Of oil and tallow, equal parts,
with sufficient lampblack to give it color
or, what is better, psussisn blue, which
gives it a new and freah look. Thisanm
pound should be applied spatiugly and
we'll rubbed in, which can be quickly
done and will leave . smooth and clean
surface. ...,,t....
The advantages claimed for this process
are these:
First, By saturating the stock ID the
first place with oil. the soap and water are
prevented from penetrating it in thespro.
cess Of: washing: When leather is per-
mitted to absorb water or soap i has az
ultimate tendency to harden it. .....3 $
Second, When the harness Is washed
first Gas is generallysthe case) the water
repels the oil !; consequently in. the sone
case you have the oil inside Of the stock,
and in tn! the other you have the soap and
water.
Third. By <oiling f6rsst; it softennsI 1.-The the
dirt. so that it can be washed oif' I IN Il
least one-half the time, required when
washed before oiling, and also saves the
''scraping' process which defaces Tie
grain of the leather. Z ..f'+i.i-h 70 s's;
Fourth, Il will remain soft much long.
er from the fact Of its being penetrated
with oil. "a rs .-a...,, 5oI b. .3t1a 81
Fifth. The whole process can be- set
complished without the delay of waiting
for it to dry. ...:r.6. 1o v1.i7eq r7s7s
Consequently the harness can be oiled
and cleaned in much less time, will re5
main soft longer. wear longer, and look
better than when cleaned by the old
method. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27
Gin Gnterestimg gtnry,
THE BABES IN THE CLOUDS
AN AMERICAN TRUE STORY.

just ten years ago there suddenly burst
upon the Western World a magnificent
stranger from foreign parts. with all his
travelling glories on" 1t was the great
comet of 1858 on the grand tour of the
universe.
1t seemed strange that petty human life
could 60 on as usual, with its eating and
drinking, toiling, trafdcking, and plcasur:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

@An excellent cure for dyspepsia is
to give a hungry dog piece of meat and
chase him until he drops it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27
Recording Secretary.

Why is a printing Office like the
Supreme Court of the United States p
Because it contains a chase.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

w- Lawyers re'lucky. They can as
lots Of court-ihg and not b eugsged. q
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

~ The reason why mature will have
her way" is because she is feminine.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

~ MI. Falleff.s H., 1Msskodss preacher, - lksss,
found it necessary "a sks ont scauty fvs
ing by selling books a.H saleAe Aea lady
in, p parish ,vheEe h, dsaee labs1sdn II sAa
he announced bis. errand. the lady ex,
pressed her hoffos and Surprise 2 a'ss'a
% ssWhat / hIr. Fuller. aIstheaeA JS4 Ia
bored for sosiss and tapts sfar mansys"aao0
Feller 1ephed ;sxs ,pss.yd sd, 10 snoi,
if he could BE sodp adeeppopulasS Gsach z Z
retiok u thiSs.S's sHb syshcfa 10 sasin ysQ
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

aRsA H. marriage D. lieqaase iq.sa. isaaaa .s1 a
magistrate in Washington City 6as 6es1
fsoent1y fssafsa enaorsed.' 'SRs' 'vSSa wSSSS}a
Mt have me-" sSsf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

uA .was.,.a stfolliSg wiihf 'jIsffsi friend
through q soodntfy churchyard.e called ~
tentioh to . eraae. tbessossot @hisai ~
no name or inscription on ito t.Ihia.s
said H, lis the.ssave Of the notorioua
gambler, Mr. R-at,, R-at,,-.. 81 You oheersuAAere
i 20 name recorded on the sh stauAstqps. ls. ma.
but | think could suggest an ap1ropfi,
ate iepphaph. :" sz2" t'sp"a' a' sssa, 90
What would you suggest
ed his friend.
y'.sWaisihs for thsasstirtnp 1ss sshs
reply. ri{ .iiswoI di aeashies- ED .s iii
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27
THE PORT TOBACCO TIMES,
And Charles County Advertiser,
IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
BY e. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

Two Dollars per Annum. payable IN oo-
vance. $3.50 II not I'm advance.
ADVERTISING RATES.-For plain matter,
one dollar per square for the first insertion
For rule and figure matter, two dollars per
square for the first Insertion For each inser ton
after the first, fifty cents per square. Eight lines
Cor that space occupied) constitute square.
If the number of inser tions be not marked on
the adver tisement, it will be published until
forbid, and char ged accordingly. The privilege
of annual advertisers extends only to their i'm
mediate business.
Obituaries, ,tributesof respect, calls upon per-
sons to become candidates, &C., inserted as ad-
vertisements, at the usual rates. Marriage
notices Is cents.
Communications, the effect of which is to pro-
mote private or individual interests, are matters
of charge, and to be paid for atthe rate of SO
cents per square.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27
BY T. BUCHANAN READ.

The following is pronounced by the West
minister Reuieso to be unquestionably the finest
American poem ever written:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-11-27

members attached to this association, and
political discussions and disputations shall
MT be allowed at its meetings.
ARTICLE VIII.
This Constitution, as whole, or any part
thereof, may be repealed or ameuded by
vote of two-thirds of the members present at
any regular meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, the Bylaws, as
reported by the Committee, were adopted as
follows: