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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

The Point Lookout Railroad and the Blu
s siness Men OF the District.
At q meeting of the citizens. of Prince
Georges county, Nd, held at Brandy
wine. few days since. Mr.. Early offered
the following resolution, which was unan-
imously adopted:
We, the citizens of Prince Georges
county, being DESTROYS of increasing our
business relations with the citizens Of the
District by building railroads and turn
pixies. and especially by the building Of
the Southern Maryland Railroad, and
thereby increasing the trade and travel Of
the counties of Prince Georges, Charles
and St. Mary's with the District, and be-
lieving it the interest and duty of the bu-
siness men of the city to aid in building
this road, pledge ourselves each to the
other to deal only with those business
men who aid us in this enterprise; and
we request the agent. L. w. B. Hutcbins.
to send US the names of those business
men who give material aid to this road,
and those who refuse, so that we may
know our friends. and that we request the
citizens of the other counties. in all meet.
ipgs hereafter held, to join in this resolu-
ton Wash. Star, Feb. 8.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

The death, in this village. on Wed.
nesday night last, Of Mrs. Sarah A. Scott.
beloved wife of DR.. II. r. Scott. was sud.
den and unexpected, and has left an ach-
ing void in the bosom Of. her family and
immediate circle Of friends. This lady
was of gentle and domestic turn of char.
acter. quiet and unobtsusive-but rarely
seen in public and withal an ideal model
of the true wife and mother, whose chiefest
solace. amid earthly vicissitudes. lay in
the kindly ministratious and matronly Of.
fees of the family Preside. ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
SHERIFEYS SALE.

DY virtue of writ of feri facias, issued ou
ID of the Circuit Court for Charles County, a
the suit Of the Leon Frank, against the goods
and chattles, lands and tenements of William L
Sheirburn, and to me directed, have seizet
and taken in execution all the right, title, claim
interest and estate, at law and in equity, of thu
said William l.. Sheirburn, in and to the fol
lowing property. to wit
One House and Lot situated IN the vil1ag.
Of Newport,
and hereby give notice, that on
Saturday. the 9Th day Of March, 1869
in the afternoon, at the Court House door, il
Port Tobacco, will offer for sale the said pro
perty so seized and taken in execution, by pub
lie auction. to the highest bidder, for cash.
WILLIAM M. NORRIS, Sheriff.
Feb. l2, l669-ts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

The olloving u the form in which the
peopose9 coAstitdtional amendnent, pro-
viding for universal suffrage, passed the
U. s. Senate on Tuesday last:
Joint Resolution Proposing amendments to
tie Constitution Of tie United States.
"Be it resolved, &c., (tsco- thirds Of both
Houses concurring,) That The following article
be proposed to the Legislatures of the several
States a. an amendment to the Constitution
of the United States, either of which, when
ratified by three-fourths Of said Legislatures
shall be held as part of said Constitution,
namely:
ARTICLE Is. No determination shall be
made ia the United States, among the citi-
zens of the United States, iu tho elective fran
chise, or in the right 70 hold Office in any
State, on account of race, color, nativity. pro-
psrty, education or creed.
ARTICLE 16. The second clause. first Sec
ton, second article of the Constitution of the
United States, shall be amended to read as
follows: a, .s-'rs d. =
each State shall appoint, by vote Of the
people thereof qualified to vote for Represen-
tatives in Congress, a number Of electors equal
to the whole number of Senators and Repre-
sentatives to which the State may be entitled
in the Congress but no Senator or Represen-
tative, or person holding an Office of profit or
trust under the United States, shall be ap-
pointed an elector; and the Congress shall
have power to prescribe the mapnerin which
such electors shall be chosen by the people. y
The joint resolution now goes to the
House for concurrence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

HWe agree with the National In.
teAigencer. 10 this-that the South ought
to be ;'deemed hereafter q member of the
Union-not to be kept down, worried,
reconstructed, and bedeviled; but a sec
ton full of resources, to be cherished
protected. developed, and enriched. Thi
is craftsmanship; the other is mere malic'
and spite, which does. indeed, harm ant
hinder the South, but strikes also at th'
Northern taxpayer, and the whole fabric
Of national prosperity. If the debt is to b.
paid, the luxury Of revenge must be re-
trenched, and the carpet-baggers dismiss
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

Our Lao ~ Property-The National Life.
If we have an amount of perishable pro-
perty at risk, whose loss would Be an incon-
venisncs to our estate, zoe alsOays insure It.
We are not only the property of our families,
land perishable at that, more than any other
kind Of property but zoe are the producing
power. If our houses or goods are burned,
we may build more and earn more; but if vt
are lost, everything is gone. If tits necessa-
ry to insure our buildings and merchandise
for our own benefit, how much more to insure
our lives, which make goods and merchandise.
for the benefit Of our families. If we are
prosperous, full-paid policy is an investment
for the future. that is beyond any contingency.
If we are poor, dollar more or less per week
secures handsome sum at later PERIOD
What should we think Of the sailor who goes
to sea without anchors, because it is fair
weather when he sails, and what should we
think of the husband and father who makes
no provision for wife and children because be
is soeu to-day, although be knows be may not
be alive Tomorrow? !; ,..,,... =, :, /,
Formerly it was difficult to obtain life in
surance ia responsible companies. There
were times which promised large dividends
aud advantages, without any sufficient guar
antees. Life insurance should be perfect
secure beyond all risks or chances. A COM
pany should not only have large capital,
but should be managed by men Of the highest
integrity and financial ability. We believe
that we have such an institution in the Ma
lional Life Insurance Company of the United
States of America. 1t has a full paid capital
Of million dollars and With such 6nauciers
as Jay Cooke, and Clarence d. Clark, and a
board of,directors embracing gentlemen Of the
largest business experience, we are not sur
prised that it is one Of the most successful in
stitutious. Of its kind. IL delivered it's first
policy August l, 1861 and the policies issued
since that time cover insurance 10 the amount
Of Eight Million Dollars. :.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

Removal OF the Remains OF Mrs. Surratt.
A few days age the following petition
was presented to the President, from a
devoted daughter. asking that the remains
of her mother might be con6ded to her,
to be placed in consecrated ground:
HIS EzceNency
the President of the United States:
The undersigned most earnestly and re-
spectfully addresses your Excellency on a
matter which has been for more than three
years to her a source of great affliction. She
seeks the privilege Of removing the remains
of her deceased mother. to have them inferred
in consecrated ground.
She fondly hopes that your Excellency will
not allow your authority in the premises to
expire without granting this request, prompt
ed only by 6lial love and devotion to the
memory of her dear mother.
ANNE E. SURRATT.
Upon this petition there is the following
endorsement:
ANNE E. SuRRATr
Asks authority to remove the remains of her
deceased mother.
Received February 4, 1869.
The honorable Secretary Of War will cause
to be delivered to Anne E. Surratt the re-
mains of her mother, Mary E. Surratt, for the
purpose set forth in the within communica-
ton. ANDREW JOHNSON.
February 8, 1861. R. B. COS.
The action of the President will be ap-
proved by the whole people Of the country.
The remains of Mrs. Surratt were taken
up at late hour Monday afternoon, and
conveyed to Mount Olivet Cemetery by
the undertaken. The Baltimore Suns
correspondence of the 9th instant says:
The remains were this morning remov-
ed from the pine box in which they have
rested since the execution, and placed in
plain walnut coffin trimmed with meri-
no. When the remains were inferred at
the arsenal a small phial containing a
piece of parchment. upon which the name
of the deceased was written, was placed
in the coffin. This was found to-day up
on moving the body from one box to the
other. During the morning the coffin
was placed in deal case and set on bier
in the chapel, preparatory to its burial.
At As o'clock seven carriages entered
the grounds and proceeded Immediately to
the chapel, where the occupants formed
around the bier. Among them were the
daughter, Miss Anne Suratt and Miss
Fitzpatrick, as mourners; Mrs. T. A..
Stephens, Miss McCalla, Mrs. T. Berry,
Mrs. VIM. Wall, Mrs j. F. Ellis, Messrs.
j. H.. Kellaher, A. Jackson, J. w.
Drsne and Tonnery. The services of the
church were performed by Rev. Father
Walter, assisted by Rev. Father Keane.
At the conclusion of the service the corpse
was removed to the grave, where the SER
vices were concluded. The lot on which
the grave is dug is known as lot 81, Sec
ton F, bordering on Olivet and St. Dom.
inick's avenues, and the grave is situated
but short distance from that of the lam
ented Col. j. p. Garesche. During the
services at the grave to-day all present
seemed very deeply affected with the
solemnity of the occasion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

EgWe call attention to the notice Of
Dedication Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. (between Beantown and
Troy. } which takes place on Sunday next,
the 18th instant. Rev. VIM. G. Munsey,
Of Baltimore, will preach the dedicatory
sermon. This gentleman is regarded Of
one Of the most eloquent and effective
pulpit orators Of the day. and we hope a
large attendance will greet this his first
appearance in our county. > r. ..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
SHERIFFs SALE.

l0Y virtue Of writ of venditioni exponas.
ID issued out Of the Circuit Court for Charles
County, at the suit of the State of Maryland, at
the instance and for the use Of Sylvester Mudd,
and to me directed, will expose to sale, at
public auction, in Bryantown. in the afternoon
on Saturday, the 18th day of February, 1863.
for cash, the following property, to wit one
ent occupied by Adam Warmett; seized and
taken in execution as late the property Of Peter
Trotter, George c. Church and Adam War
nett. ,,g:s s,.o
Jan. o.. 1866 1891
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

@The ''plot," as it is now called, tc
deprive Gen. Grant of his command pre-
vious to the fall Of Vicksburg, is still the
subject of discussion. The friends Of
Mr.. Stanton say he gave no such orders
as are alleged-others assert that Gen.
Grant has ferreted out the orders among
Gen. Halleck's papers. It is asserted
that the whole correspondence connected
with the subject is to be published short
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

As there are some doubts expressed a.
70 the purposes Of the President relative
10 the pardon of DR.. tMudd, it may be
stated that, is heretofore mentioned in
these dispatches. the President has direct.
ed that pardon be- issued, but has also
asked the Attorney General to make re.
port embracing the history and points Of
tie case, i is for the coming IN Of this
report that the President i, waiting. -
G0r. halt. a&xs, 10tA inst. gifag is13.4g
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

E4-On Wednesday last. on the occa-
sion Of the counting Of the Electoral Vote,
IN the Hall Of the House of Representa-
tives, quite a scene occurred. The count
ing had progressed quietly until the State
of Louisiana was called. when Mr.. Null
lin. of Tennessee. objected, and. the OBJ
jection being insisted on, the Senate Gas
previously provided for) retired to their
chamber for consideration. After con-
siderable time had elapsed. the Senate re-
turned and it was announced that by vote
Of both Houses the vote of the State should
be received. Again matters proceeded
quietly and all the votes had been an
nounced except that Of Georgia. When
this latter State was called. Gen. Butler
objected and was evidently prepared for u
big speech, when be was overruled by the
Chairman. (Mr. Wade, who made, amid
laughter and confusion, the delectable an
uouucement, that If ''the vote of Georgia
would alter the result it was not to be
counted, and if it did not alter the result
It Was to be counted" After order was
somevhat restored, Mr.. Wade announced
that the Senate would retire, and that
body = second time returned to their
chamber. When the Senate returned in
the hall. the Chairman took his seat and
announced the result in the Senate only,
and then proceeded to declare the whole
result, but was interrupted by Mr.. Butler.
Who wanted to know whether the House
vorld permit itself to be overslaughed and
ruled by the Senate. A scene Of the
widest confusion then ensued. Calls to
order we're heard from every part Of the
Honse, mingled with expressions. 1--WE
will be heard" 1.-THE opinion Of the House
must be respected" 30.
After order was partially restored, Mr..
Wade remarked: ''Tbis Chair wont
entertain an appeal. You needn't be
afraid of that" At this Mr.. Butler be-
came snraged and demanded Of his fellow
Representatives,, won't We be heard.
Representatives," and was replied to
Eyes, We will be heard" Mr.. Butler
then moved ssthat the Senate have leave
70 withdraw from the hail." Amid cries
of order the result was being read. when
the Speaker threatened the arrest Of any
refractory members. This had the effect
Of cooling down matters somewhat. and
the count was announced as follows:
For Grant aud Colfax, 206; for Seymour
and Blsir, 80. The joint convention then
adjourned-the Senate retiring to their
ehamber.s -..t,s.,s-..l.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that petition has
~ been presented to the County Commission
ers to widen road through the land of the late
VIM. N. Bean, running from Bryantown to
Zachia Swamp, signed by Geo. D. Mudd, VIM.
H: Moore and others, which petition will be
taken into consideration for final action on
TUESDAY, the ed day OF March next,
By order,
J. R. ROBERTSON, Clerk
County Com. Charles Co.
Feb IL, 1866 ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
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GREAT BARGAINS!
CHEAP FOR CASH.

CHEAP FOR CASH.
CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK.
NOW OPEN sa fa-i .ac
An Assortment Of Very Cheap =,
Blankets and Bed Rugs, - " 80 7''ii''
Fine Black Cassimeres, t - ..
Sup. Black French Cloths, -
Genuine Virginia Cashmere,
Heavy Sleeps Grey Cloths,
Fine and Heavy Cloths for Suits,
Ky. Jeans, Tweeds and Kerseys,
White, Red and Gray Flannels,
Very Sup. Country Flannels, a ~
Wool Shirts and Draws,
Ladies Merino Shirts and Draws, 90
Heavy Plaid and Striped Domostics,
Bleached Pillow Case Cottons,
Very Wide Sheetings,
Superior and Cheap Cottons, w. 77'-s
Towellings, all prices and kinds,
Table Cloth Goods in great variety
Russia Diaper, all widths,
With a Complete Assortment Of
Stockings, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Neckties,
Collars, Scarfs, Dress Goods, Shawls. Closks,
and thousand other articles.
At ROBERT L. WOOD'S,n.
Corner King and Fairfax Streets, 2
Feb. 5, 1869. ALEXANDRIA. Va
- s-....'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
FOR RENT.

THE HOUSE adjoining the residence Of Mr.
/ c. E. Wade, in the village of Port Tobac
"a CO. This House contains four Rooms
f951H1 Passages, Pantry, Kitchen and Cellars
I!lW It has lately been renovated, painte'
and otherwise improved. There is a larg
Garden and Smoke House attached to it.
For terms, apply to
JOHN HAMILTON,
Jan 20, l869-tf Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

~Application, it is said, has been
made to the President for permission to
remove Booths remains. and for posses
sion Of the trunk and other effects in the
custody Of the War Department.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

u~From our exchanges We notice that
the question of calling an extra session Of
the. Legislature Is being still agit.ted.-
The School and Oyster Laws and the
Jones' Falls mat er. are urged as matters
requiring the immediate attention of the
Legislature. Governor Bowie has thus
far declined to ,ceede to the views Of those
Who urge the necessity of an extra session.
and, We doubt not, in 50 doing he has re-
presented the views of large majority of
the people Of the State. That both the
School and Oyster Laws. especially the
former, are radically defective and should
be amended we readily believe, yet we do
not think the defects are of such char
scter as to demand that the State be SUBJ
jected to the heavy expense of an extra
session at this time. Again. the winter
is undoubtedly too far advanced-the time
IL past-when the members could find it
convenient to meet in Aunapolis-for a
sojourn Of thirty days, for We do not think
Il reasonable to anticipate an adjournment
d an earlier day. Under all the circum-
stances, we are decidedly Of the opinion
that Governor Bowie has acted wisely in
refusing to accede to the wishes Of those
who are so strongly favoring an extra ses-
sion,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
Notice to Delinquent Tax

Payers.
Office is HEREBY GIVEN, That unless
~ the Taxes Estate and County, due on the
following tracts or parcels of Land are paid on
or before the 10th day of March next, the
same will be advertised for sale. All of which
lands are lying in the Third Election District;
the Collector having certified that no personal
property can be found to satisfy said claims
Baker Edelen-Part of Corvallis
Neck-5OO acres.
County Tax, $3l 81
State Tax, 6 Ol
Interest from LIST January, 1868,
Henry 8. Mitchell-Part of Corn
wallis Neck and Myrtle Grove
p" 1,719 acres.
County Tax, $14e 4;
. State Tax, . 20 AZ
Interest from 1st January, 1868,
Mary J. johnson, wife of John l..
Johnson-one House and Lot.
County Tax, ..>.s- "a l!
State Tax, Is
Interest from 1st January, 1868,
Jane Yates-Part of Clark's Inheri-
tance-27O acres.
County Tax, - 81 81
State Tax, II
Interest from lst January, 1867,
Edmund Briscoe-Part of Clark's
Inheritance,
County Tax, So 9:
State Tax, I S.
Interest from LIST January, 1868,
J. Z. ROBERTSON, Clerk
County Com. Charles Co.
Feb IL, ls6e-4t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
DIED..

Suddenly, in this village, on Wednesday
evening last, Mrs. s. A. SCOTT, wife of DR..
a. R. Scorr, of this place, in the 5oth year of
her age. - r5-W .. ~ 80. .s.r.
baltimore Sun and Calvert Journal please
COW I
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

%A petition asking the pardon Of
spangler. confined at Dry Tortugas for
completely in the assassination of Mr..
Lincoln, was presented to the President
on SATURDAY.. 49, '+4 z
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
,ESTRAYS, !.

GTATE OF MARYLAND, CHARLES CouN-
- rY, Scr:-I hereby certify that George
A. Goldsmith, Of Charles County, brought be-
fore me, the subscriber, Justice of the Peace
in and for the said county, this 9Th day of Feb
ruary, in the year eighteen hundred and sixty
nine, as strsys trespassing upon bis enclosures,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
1870 REWARD.

CtTOLEN, sometime during Saturday or Sun
y day, between my house and Port Tobacco
TWO TURKEY HENS and ONE DARK GREl
GOBBLER. l will give Twenty Dollars to-
any information that will lead to the conVlc
ton Of the thief. -
80 WM. B. MATTHEWS. =
Feb S, ls69-1t@ eE
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
FOR SALE,

Tea. a prime article. Il
Il you are not pleased with it bring It back
and your money will be refunded. Also Gun
powder and Japan Tea. For sale BY
Jan E. A. SMITH, Agent.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12

TANDEN SEED-Ready for sale now, all
" different kinds-most of my own raising.
Also, GRAPE SETS, which / will close out
at cheap prices for cash.
feb IL J. QUENZEL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
CHURCH DEDICATION.

l. located on the road leading from Bean.
town to Troy, will be dedicated to the worship
of Almighty God, FEBRUARY l4th, (the Sc.
cond Sunday. Rev. WI. E. MuNsEY, D. D.,
and other distinguished ministers, are expected
to be present. We cordially invite all demon
nations. .e.,.i ..s am. ..,.s
PRESLY B. SMITH.
Jan. %, 1se9-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
LOST.

0R MISLAIB, Note of Hand for FIFTY
" DOLLARS, drawn by Gusty Duckett and
A. w. NARROW, use of Walter A. Hancock, and
assigned to G. w. Gardiner, and dated about
the 18th of November, 1867. This is to give
notice and forewarn any personfrom receiving
or negotiating said note.
G. W. GARDINER.
Feb IL, ls69-3t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
NOTICE.

persons indebted to me on account of
Il Wheelwright and Blacksmith's work done
during the years 1867 and 1868, are respectful
ly and earnestly requested to call and settle
; G. E. WADE.
Jan. 20, ls6e-tf,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-02-12
TWO LARGE BAY MARES,

about eight years old each, one about fifteen
hands high and the other about fourteen hands
high: the largest ones hind feet and one fore
foot white, and star in forehead; the other no
white; both shod ell round; full tails, trots. and
has been used in gear. Given under my hand,
J. l.. JOHNSON, J. p.