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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-10
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-10
POINTS OF EXCELLENCE.

POINTS OF EXCELLENCE.
Beauty and Elasticity Of Stitch.
Perfection and simplicity of Machinery.
Using both threads directly from the spools.
No fas eening of seams by hand and no waste OF
thread
Wide range Of application without change OF
adjustment.
The seam retains its beauty and hrmncss after
washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds Of work done by other
Sewing Machines, these Machines execute the
most beautiful and permanent Embroidery and
ornamental work.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-10
Second Tuesday of October A. D. 1869,


the question of levying additional County Tax, as
set forth In the foregoing preamble and resolution,
will be submitted TO the electors of said County.
Those electors voting In favor Of levying said adj
ditional tax, shall have written or printed on
their ballots the words, For Additional Tax. "
Those electors voting against levying said add
tional tax, shall have written or printed on their
ballots the words, Against Additional Tax"
Whereof, the electors of Black Hawk county
will take due notice.
IN TESTIMONY OF WHICH. I have set my
$500 hand and affixed the Seal of the Board
of Supervisors of said County, this
SEAL 30th day of August A. ID. 1859.
1919 DANIEL w. FOOTE.
24w4 County Auditor.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-10

sg-The Highest Premiums at all the fairs and
exhibitions Of the United States and Europe, have
been awarded the Grover & Baker Sewing Ma
chimes. and the work done by them, wherever
exhibited In competition.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-10

cY- The very highest prize, THE CROSS OF
TIE LEGION OF HONOR, was conferred on
the representative of the Grover q Baker Sewing
Machncs, at the Exposition Universelle, Paris
1857 thus attesting their great superiority over al
other Sewing Machines.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
TIMES ADVERTISER FRIDAY MARCH 1862
public good I hold that he is the represen.

public good. I hold that he is the represen-
tative of no particular locality or section, nor
the instrument for the advancement of any
individual enterprise at the cost Of the public
good. This involves too much and We can
not afford to pay the price. The County
COMMISSIONS. is the responsible trustee of the
people, and, as such, is bound to the discharge
of his duties independently, conscentiously
and directly with view to the general well
fare. If then, as the result of these primary
meetings, some proposition is submitted,
which is manifestly not in harmony with the
true spirit Of county improvement, and which
does not offer the greatest good by offering
advantage to the greatest number Of people,
are the Commissioners bound to abide by the
reference? IFthink not. This reference is
intended to besayailed of merely as the means
to ascertain, if possible, the will of the peo-
pie in the premises. If the County Commits
siouers are satisfied that the reference has fail
ed in its legitimate purpose, would they not
by adopting its offspring, wander from the
high road of dusy and do grievous wrong to
the peoples trust? l think it would be
clearly so. In Che event, consistently with
the proprieties d Office and the principles of
right, they would be bound to rise superior to
all prejudiced considerations and invest the
fund in that enterprise which promises the
greatest amountef good to the greatest num-
Der of our citize6. The Baltimore and Po-
tomac Railroad, think, in this respect offers
inducements ensi FED to be gravely consider
ed. We have, I hm informed, from the Pre-
sidept of that corporation, assurances that, if
the fund is there Invested. work will forth
with bel Ia inside Our county line. Why not
then invest in the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad, leaving to the Directors of that road
the right to indicate it's route to the Potomac,
and require from them such sufficient guar
antics as will protectour Common interest and
insure the proper expenditure of the money
within Charles cornty jurisdiction. That,
think, would guard us against all probable
contingencies of loss. .,sinvolving no peril to the
fund and materially encouraging work
which, all are agreed, would contribute i'm
mensely to county prosperity.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

GE We noticed in one of our late issues
the improved appearance Of several of our
country excbanges-among them the St.
Michaers Conaet-and took occasion to
characterize them as olive papers," &c.
The Comet thus responds:
"Our friend Wells, of the Times, has
too much modesty to add his own paper
to the list of "live papers, in the State.
We will do it for him. however, and.
speaking the words of truth and soberness,
say that the Port Tobacco Times is be-
hind none of its cotemporaries. Charles
county may be proud Of such a sheet, and
we know some of her good people who
are"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

The Prince Georgian Of last week says !:
1--WE learn from member of the sur
veying party, which left here in Decem-
Der, to run the preliminary line to the
Potomac River, that they have completed
their work to Pope's Creek. and are now
engaged upon the Smiths Point Line
He reports the country through which
they have passed as especially adapted to
the construction of railroad, both from
its fertility and level character. Captain
Moore, Assistant Chief Engineer. crossed
the Potomac into King George County,
Virginia, on reconnaissance, and return
ed much pleased with favorable DISPOSE
tion of the Virginians towards our road.
and their assurances to continue it on to
the Hanover Junction, or some other
point on the Fredericksburg Road. should
it be determined to cross the river in that
vicinity. The country also upon the
Northern Neck is of the same character
Of that in Charles County, and railroad
could be constructed through it at a very
small cost" -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
TCoMMUNrcATED.1

CoMMUNIcATED.]
mn. ED1ToR:-It seems now certain that
DR. SAMUEL A. MuDD, our esteemed and
worthy 7fellow-citizen. is about to be released,
If not already released from long and severe
confinement in the Jefferson Barracks, Dry
Tortueas, On tho Coast Of Florida. need
not ssy by what tribunal the Doctor was
tried, as that is known, sir, to you and all
your readers. Now, I wish to suggest to the
cftizene Of this county, the ,propriety and JUS
tice Of some demonstration in favor of the
Doctor. It is we'll known that be is gentle
msn in the full sepss of the word, and has
sdfiefsd, as most Of as believe, unjustly.-
S6aA we not then greet his return in some
suitable way' l hope my countymen will
think Of it, and that some suitable expression
may b msds. Respectfully. 'JusrnE:
Auer's Fresh District, MareA 2, 1869.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
[e was fastened to buggy, but was not

He was fastened to buggy, but was not
pulling it, although he had the 'steam up"
as, being elevated on blocks, his feet did not
touch the floor. We were shown his move
ments, but confess were not remarkably pleas
ed with them He used his skeleton legs quite
Justify it is true but in such manner as to
warrant the opinion that he would do but lit
tie as substitute for the horse. He does not
raise his feet high enough to be of any use in
travelling over surface the least rough, and
his step is decidedly awkward, striking out
his legs after the manner of scratching hen.
As an ingenious piece of mechanism it will
do very we'll; as an invention of any real
utility it, of course, is failure.
WEGG
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

In the House of Representatives, on
Friday, 26th ult. Mr. Boutwell,. of Mas
sachusetts, submitted report from the
conference committee on the suffrage con-
stitutional amendment. The report re-
commends that the House recede from it's
amendment and agree to the Senate pro-
position.
The vote on agreeing to the report Of
the conference committee was taken by
ayes and noes, and resulted as follows
aye 143-noes "A.
The proposed amendment as adopted is
as follows:
"Be 1t resolved, de-, (tmo thirds Of both
Houses eoncu'ring) That the following a
mendlnent to the Constitution of the United
States be submitted to the Legislatures of the
several States, and when ratified by three
fourths thereof shall be held as part of said
Constitution:
ARTICLE xv-The right of the citizens of
the United States to vote shall not be denied
or abridged by the United States, or by any
State, on account Of race, color, or previous
condition of serv1tude.
Sec. 2. The Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Upon a question raised, the Speaker
decided that it is not necessary that joint
resolution for the submission of a propos-
ed amendment to the Constitution, should
be presented to the President for his ap-
proval. He stated that the question had
been settled by the practice of Congress,
aud decision of the Supreme Court Of
the United States.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

,i~H has been suggested to us by an
esteemed correspondents that every citizen
Of the county be invited to attend and
participate in the deliberations of the
Convention on Tuesday next, but that
each election district be entitled only to
the ten votes provided for by the call for
primary meetings. This course, however,
wosld, we think, tend to complicate the
deliberations of the Convention, and thus
introduce an element of discord which
wosld divide and distract rather than pro-
mote the harmony Of the meeting. Be-
sides. Ihere is scarcely time at this late
da1 to carry the suggestion into practical
effect. q 7sii 'f
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

Ky The letter. referred 70 last week,
Is not yet unearthed. Where or BY whom
itis kept bottled up" we cannot say
Whsteyer was laid before the County
Commissioners to influence their action in
this important matter, It cannot be doubt
cd, IS fairly the property Of the press and
the RubHc. Its contents, rumor says, are,
ID short, about this: Give Us the money
andswe viii take the road to any point you
may want it to 60. only be quick about it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
CTATE OF MARYLAND,-OFFI OF THE
- SECRETARY OF STATE, Annapolis, March
lst, 1869. To all whom it may concern -
Notice is hereby given, that application has
been made to the Governor fol pardon in the
case of the State us.
ALLEN CARTER.
convicted in the Circuit Court for Charles
County. at May Term, 1868, of Larceny.
The Governor will take up the said case for
final decision on Or after the 25tb day of March
next, until which time protests against the said
application will be heard, and the petition in
the case open to inspection, at the discretion of
the Governor.
By order of the Governor,
R. G. HOLLYDAY,
Secretary of State.
March S, 1s69-2w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

~We are pleased to learn that our
old friend Wilson, of the Marlboro Ga
zette, who is so closely identified with the
many pleasant memories of our boyhood
days, and who has been recently suffering
from severe attack of erysipelas, is now
convalessing, and will, in few days, be
up and about. He has our best wishes
for his speedy and complete restoration to
health.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
NOTICE..

GTATE OF FMARYLAND,-OrFIc OF THE
- SECRETARY OF STATE, Annapolis, March
lst. 1869. To all whom it may concern -
Notice is hereby given. that application has
been made to the Governor for pardon in the
case of the State vs.
-.~ JOHN QUEEN,
convicted IN the Circuit Court for Charles
County, at May Term, 1868, of Larceny.
The Governor will take up the said case for
final decision on or after the 25th day of March
next, until which time protests against the said
application will be heard, and the petition in
the case open to inspection. at the discretion of
the Governor.
BY order of the Governor,
R. C.. HOLIDAY.
Secretary of State.
March 5, 1S69-2w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
[CoNMUN1cATED.] ]
The Internal Improvement Fund.


The County Commissioners of Charles Coun-
ty are the trustees of the people for the prop
er and judicious expenditure of their Internal
Improvement Fund. A trustee is required
and expected to use the same care in the
management of his trust fund, as an individ-
ual of ordinary prudence uses in the manage
ment of his own property. Now what would
be thought of an individual who had ten
thousand dollars to expend in the building of
a house for himself, who, after contracting
with the carpenter to build it for the ten thou
sand dollars, paid over the whole of his ten
thousand dollars to the carpenter before even
the first stone of his foundation was laid, and
the only equivalent he would have in his
pocket for his ten thousand would be the car
penter's contract at sometime soon to put Lis
house up? This is hardly the way an ordi-
narily prudent man manages his own affairs
Indeed, man, who would so act, would be
deemed by his neighbor unfit to manage his
own or any others business.
Now we want railroad. Shall we ex-
change the money we have to invest in it for
contract of company to build one for us
initiate the prudent builder who pays his
carpenter after he is well assured that his
house will be built, by seeing the foundations
laid deep and broad and the work steadily
and surely progressing?
1t is not necessary, or, perhaps, desirable
to wait until the work is finished, before we
give it any aid; but what is desirable, is pos
tive evidence Of the capacity and intention
to do the whole work by ocular demonstra-
ton that part, at least, is already done,-
done in the county, as well as out of it. Un-
til we are assured by some such evidence of
the capacity and intention of the company to
complete the work, it will be wise to retain
the control of our money.
How much of the work should be done be-
fore the payment over Of any money, is a
matter to be we'll considered by the Commits
sioners and the people. We can only say, in
general terms, that enough should be done to
convince any prudent man that the residue
will be done: that would be sufficient.
There is another matter that should not be
lost sight Of. In making any agreement, con-
ditional or otherwise. in reference to this fund,
the best legal talent of our county should be
renuired IN Give the subject their most careful
consideration, and to take care that there are
no flaws by which thecounty may suffer.
We want to see this moneyexpendea so as
to produce the greatest good to the greatest
number of people in Charles county. We do
not want it wasted Or thrown Away. It's
usJIess 70 tell M Uf Intentions. We all know
what place is paved with these, and good ones
too. We want to see goods works, as we'll as
good intentions, before we move in this un-
dertaking.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
GLYMONT WHARF.

rTlHE steamers EXPRESS and w. w. COLT
Il will take Freight and Passengers from
GLYMONT WHARF to Baltimore every
TUESDAY and SATURDAY, and for Alex
andria and Washington every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY AFTERNOON The WA
WASET every TUESDAY and FRIDAY from
Alexandria and Washington, and WEDNES-
DAY and SUNDAY from Glymont TO Wash
ington and Alexandria Carts can driys into
the house on the wharf to load, &c.
March 5, 1869-lt l.. MARBURy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
|COMMUNICATED.
The County Commissioners and the Inter.
nal Improvement Fund.

11upEOVC"ChG runus
Believing, Mr.. Editor, that your columns
are always open to a fair expression of opin-
ion on affairs of public interest, I venture to
offer few reflections, suggested by the action
of the County Commissioners, at their recent
meeting, touching the disposal of our Iuter-
nal Improvement Fund. Tt Is not often that
our community is SO agitated and widely di-
vided on question Of public economy; this,
however, is Of general concern and most init
mately identified with the material Develop
ment of the county.
The qualification of individual schemes and
the sure promotion of individual prosperity
are strong reasons to influence the course of
men and serve we'll to explain the motives of
their actions. The hope of self-aggrandze-
ment is doubtless an important element of
nature, and it not unfrequently happens that
men, by its means, are brought in serious
conflict with measures, which, if otherwise
properly pursued, would inure to the public
good. 1t may, I think, be safely assumed
that this spirit plays most conspicuous part
in those influences which have been invoked
to operate upon the Commissioners. All this,
however, affords but feeble reason to Justify
the hesitation of the County Commissioners.
and the final reference of the subject by them
to primary meetings Of the people. This is
an avoidance of responsibility scarcely to be
admired; not at all commensurate with the
confidence our people have expressed in the
competency of their intelligence and decision
of purpose for administering the public veal
It is most sadly inconsistent with those high
qualities of vigorous moral firmness which
are indispensable to the thorough performance
of duties. A reference to primary meetings
is, after all, nothing more than an invitation
to those most active in the pursuit of their in
dividual schemes to present themselves and
their particular views with some manner of
endorsement. It is mere nominal reference
to the people. Primary meetings but seldom,
if ever, give true expression to the will of
the people. They are most frequently ruled
by some energetic spirits, who employ them
solely as means, with some pretentious show
of authority, to advance their own personal
interests, and make them but the organ of
utterance for those ends, which might best
subseree some special purpose. This then
will complicate matters by adding the confu-
sion Of numbers and weave tangled web of
doubt, which the too careful prudence of the
Commissioners will be slow to penetrate.
Each County Commissioner is accredited to
the performance of most important duties
He is the servant of the public, and, in bis Of
6cial relations, should subordinate all other
considerations to the accomplishment Of the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

% Attention is called to the adver-
tisement Of Messrs. Evans & Co., of York,
Pa. in another column. From the same
firm we have received a very full, illus
trated seed catalogue. which we commend
to the consideration of our readers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

wOn Saturday night last two white
and one negro man broke Jail and put out
for parts unknown. They we're confined
in the sheria's Jail, (near his residence
and escaped by burning q hole through
the floor and removing the dirt. whence
they emerged into the open air and liberty.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

EWe will publish in our next issue
the address Of President johnson, at the
close of his official term, to the people of
the United States, in which he reviews
the history of his administration and the
causes which induced him to resist the
obnoxious policy Of the Radical majority
of Congress. .......
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05
A. G.. CHAPMAN.

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Will practice in the Courts of Charles and
the adjoining counties and the Court Of APP
peals. o.
Will attend to the sale or purchase of Real
Estate. "rIioT
Office removed to the Boswell Building"
opposite the 'Brawner House HOTEL. -
NH Sly ...4.. ...rr
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1869-03-05

Four readers to the two communications
which will be found in the present issue.
one Of which strongly and forcibly endor-
sesathe poeition Of the Times. in the mat
ter of the proper disposition Of our Inter-
nal Improvement Fund. This matter
should be carefully considered before the
assembling of the Convention on Tuesday
next. For this purpose the primary
meetings, on Saturday next, should be
largely attended and every effort made to
bring out full, fair and open expression
Of the views of the people of every section
of the county. If the people will only
turn out in their full strength. there will
be no danger Of any proposition being a.
dopted (as our correspondent seems to
fear), (Which is not in harmony with the
true spirit Of county improvement" and
which will uecessitate its rejection by the
Commissioners. But above all, let no
man be countenanced, who attempts to
influence the views Of the people by out
side considerations as to route or location
Let the general good overcome all narrow
shemes of individual policy and gain
With the route, our people, and Of course
the Convention, have nothing to do. This
matter rests with higher authority, and
should not be introduced as an element of
discord (Which it will most surely prove)
into the Convention. To reconcile con-
Aicting interest and to bring about CO.
operation and harmony, and in the inte-
rest of our people. is the primary object
Of the meeting. This object, we repeat,
can only be accomplished by total abju-
ration of all selfish considerations. and a
determination to be guided and governed
by the demands Of the general good. If
such spirit rules in the Convention, its
sction may be safely assumed as a correct
and reliable exposition Of public senti-
ment. Otherwise conducted, it's results
can in no>vise be beneficial.
Upon one other subject we would say
sword to the Convention. Remember
there il no necessity for speedy action
We can afford to wait and not jeopardize
oor interesta Whom -xs.reccive satisfao-
tory guarantees that our interests will be
protected and preserved, then we can act
With safety and not until then. By wait
ing We can, doubtless, secure the benefits
of railroad in our county at an earlier
day than if we rush now to the appropria-
ton Of the only sum wherewith we can
aid any enterprise or scheme Of internal
Improvement. It is needless here to re-
peat the views we have heretofore so full
lyexpressed. Their business and correct
ness find an answering echo in the bosoms
Of nine-tenths Of our people. In fact they
cover the whole ground, and are but the
loud and emphatic voice of the popular
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