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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23

As regards any plans you may have ha"
on foot for obtaining labor. / know nothing
but viewing thi. whole matter as do, the
present is no time for jealousy amongst the
real friends of the immigrant, or OF the inter-
ests of the Older and Middle States. Ny plan
of operations is Observation-Disclosures
and calculated to be effective, just in pr"-
portion To the character of the showing which
the State Of Maryland can make. III reference
to the character of its lands, climate, wages,
contiguitv to markets, value Of produce. with
facilities of transportation. &C.. &c, as con-
trasted with the condition and like surround
ings of the far off Western States and Terri
tories
Surprising that we can make good and
plain showing on these heads a very moder-
ate expenditure between now and April next
would put you in position to enttle you to
obtain a reasonable share Of labor and immi-
grafton from the beginning of the Sc o'd quar-
ter Of the year that being the period during
which the bulk of immigration reaches this
, country.
| Oue word more. This immense accession
of European labor annually offered to us,
which amounted last year to more than $50.
900 people is the Great National Prize, in
WDlCn edCl Otdte, w pIpPo' 1'o' w ~" 'NS"'
is entitled to benefit share and share alike.
and it is little short nfm"ckery and deIu>ion
for any to talk about transporting the great
bulk of this alien white labor to the far of
North Western Regions-the abode OF the
Indian, the buffal" or the bear, whilst their
labor is so urgently needed among the Older
and Middle States, where comfortable homes
await them. But it is manifest, that the
united Western and North western Railroads
and Land Interests intend to make them.
For this purpose are they seeking, by skillful
organization and manipulation, to cl"tht
themselves with quasi. i.natinnal approval
aud authority and the b"ldness of their
movements betnkens confidence in their abil-
ity to carry out their intention, and should
call forth corresponding energy and deter
mination to cnuDteract the mischief.
am no politician, but on this subject, as
is very natural, the whole bent Of my mind
and sympathy is in fovor Of protection to
the immigrant and caunot fail to see how
entirly that harmnnizes on every principle OF
humanity and justice, with the protection and
advancement of the home interests of your
State, and therefore do leel disposed to throw
myself heartily into this movement, which
a variety of circumstances combine to make
Of SO much Importance.
| JAMES MACKENZIE.
| Philadelphia, Dec. 10. 1870.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
The Election in Georgia.

The election by which the State of Georgia
will attempt once more to complete its recon.
struction and insure its representation in
Congress commenced on Tuesday last, and
will continue three days. Seven members
of Congress are to be chosen to serve during
the remainder Of the present term, and also
seven members of the next Congress. There
are also to be elected at the same time an en-
tire new House Of Representatives and one
half the members of the Senate. Twenty
two members of the latter body hold over
of these fourteen are Republicans and eight
Democrats.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
To the Editor ofthe Port Tobacco Times i:

know nothing that gave me more pleasure,
during my visit to Alexandria, than the kind
reception I met with in the Dry Goods Store
of our old friend, ROBERT L. WOOD. That gen
tleman seems to be especially adapted to the
manners and customs of our people. There
was in the proprietor, and his very gentleman
ly assistants. desire to please, and from their
well stocked shelves they were enabled to suit
all classes and tastes. noticed that the small
est wants of those who came in: with theiI
hard earned shillings, were attended to SO care
fully as apparently to make the poor man fe :.
that the pleasure of spending his money more
than compensated him for the toll endured in
earning it.
We learn from your advertising columns
something of the nature and variety of Mr.
WOODS stock, and recommend all who go tc
Alexandria to purchase Dry Goods to call and
see him. CHARLES COUNTY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
!. The Stamp Law.

Our readers will remember that some time
last springa rigid examination was made Of
the records of this and the adjoining counties
to ascertain whether the stamp law had been
complied with. That examination disclosed
the fact that there were large number ol
instruments recorded in the Clerks and Regis
ter,a Office, either without stamps or improp-
erly stamped. There was at that time nc
provision Of law to remedy this state of things
except by paying fifty dollars for each instru-
ment improperly stamped or not stamped at
all. Mr.. Stone was instrumental in procur-
ing the passage of remedial statute and we
have taken pains to learn from Mr.. Stone the
provisions of the law and now proceed to lay
them before our readers.
1st.-The Collector mot Assessor) Of thu
District has the power, if he is satisfied that
the omission to stamp properly was an inad-
vertence or mistake, and done with no inten-
ton to defraud the Revenue, to remit all
penalty and restamp the instrument.
2d.-If the Collector is not satisfied that
the omission was by mistake. he will still re-
stamp the Instrument upon the payment of
double the amount Of the proper stamp, if the
proper stamp exceeds SIS. II it is under SIS,
then penalty of SIS. Thus the lowest pen
atty is SIS and the highest double the amount
Of stamp.
3d.-The original, when stamped by the
Collector, can be either recorded again or the
Clerk or Register can note on the original
record that the error in stamping has been
corrected pursuant to law.
4,h.-The time for correcting these errors
is from the passage Of the act (last JULY to
1st of August, 1872.
Upon this law we offer what seems to Us
to be practical suggestion. 1t is probable
that every instrument recorded without
stamp was so recorded inadvertently. The
inadvertence can be proved by the oath OF the
party interested, or by any other species OF
proof, But as the Collector lives at Eilicott
City the trouble and expense of each indivi-
dual going there would be considerable. 1t
appears to Us that If those interested in each
county would club together and get the Clerk
and Register to take the original instruments
on to tho Collector, with their pro #, that it
would save a. good deal Of expense and trou-
BILE. II will be to the advantage of every one
to have these corrections made and the pro-
per enteries made on the records as soon as
practicable. We believe tho people of st.
Mary's, Calvert and Prince Georges counties
are all interested in this matter and we would
call their attention to it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
The Gold Case.

Judge Dobbin. on Wednesday, fled his
opinion in the Superior Court sustaining the
claim of the State against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company for the difference be-
tween gold and currency at the time the
several semi-annuaf payments of interest on
the three million loan were made to the State.
Under this decision the Company is bound to
pay to the State 100000 semi-annually in
gold for all time to come, and to make good
all differences between gold and currency at
the time all former payments were made.
Upon the constitutionality of the Legal ten
der acts the Court expressed no opinion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23

p@The Police Commissioners Baltimore
report the population Of the city to be 2ss,070.
Marshal Goldsborough's enumeration was
ZIG, 500, and that Of the Commissioners ap-
pointed by the City Council in 1869, 352, 1856.
The count made by the police force is 6,47l
above that made by Marshal Goldsboroush' s
officers, and 69,066 less than that OF the
Commissioners appointed by the City Council.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23

. "a
Engiish Immigration to the United States.
,Mr. Young, chief Of the bureau of statistics.
has received a letter. from Edward Reed, in
Londou,. saying: Immediately after the
Alabama question is settled and peace and
kindly feelings are insured, there will be such
and exodus of the bone and sinew of England
to our country as will astonish the most
Isansuine Of us" = s''-': - p"
i'gifh 80 >. 81 -. h-....-..-.- .s,.
D6The instructions with which General
|Schenck viii 60 to Englapd as Minister OF
the United States are said to embrace de-
mand for the payment Of the losses Of
American shipowners by the Alabama, with
Interest added, amusement to our Govern
ment for expenses incurred in consequences Of
the. ddepredaiiions of English Confederate cruz
sels, apd public, recognition Of the principles
of neutrality hitherto insisted on by the
lAmericaur Government. r7- 49,,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
The War I'm Europe.

Recent advices from the interior of Paris
report the soldiers and citizens as being un-
dismayed and having no idea of surrendering,
provisions on hand still being ample for
several months. These reports represent that
there has been no fighting around the city
since the 6rst of December, and that the
bombardment connot take place within a
month, as the Germans have not yet been
able to place their heavy guns in position.
It was stated recently by the London Stan
dard that the object of General Trochu is
not to attempt to try and suddenly break
through the Prussian Gordon, but to gradually
strech it till it breaks away from sheer tension.
and to hammer away as Grant did at the
Confederates, with the view of wearing down
the Prussian armies. The left wing of the
Army Of the Loire, commanded by General
Chauzy. is on the west bank Of the river. forty
miles. west Of Orleans. and up to the 18th
inst. had had four days Of battle with the
Prussians. ,Cbauzy's object is said to be to
form junction, with other French forces
nortbwestward of his present position. and
then march toward Chartres, distant thirty
miles from Versailles, and endeavor to relieve
Paris by an attack on the western side of the
city the same on which Trochu has recently
extended bis line of defence. The capture ol
the little town Of Nuts, in the Ardennes
Mountains, was made by the, forces Of General
Won Werers, and six thousand French prison
ersg were taken. i-s -a'.e4 H.. .-...- -,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
DIVINE SERVICE.

Christmas Day st Paups Chapel, Piney.
Wednesday in Christmas week-Holy Inno-
cents-Christ Church, Port Tobacco.
There will be no service in St. James Chapel,
Newtown, on st. Stephens Day, (Monday). :.
~ There will be Divine Service on Christ
mass morning in ST. Mary's Church, Cobb
Neck, at Al o'clock. st. Thomas Church at
IL o'clock q. M
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23

%We; have received the tenth annual
raport, ,of ths. Children's Aid Society Of cRalti-
muss; IN institution whose object is- to i'm
prove the condition Of poor and destitute
children 81 that city. and especially by pro-
curing them homes 10 the country. IN looking
over The list Of local committees for the coue-
tiss iys6nd the names Of Judge Brent, Barnes
Compton and WIN. B. Matthews for Charles
oapatys We nnderss.nd that Q. N. Bryan
and Dr. 2. W. Hawkins have been since ad-
dsd.s Tho names Of these sentleneoa are q
safheient guarantee Of the benevolent pprpo-
ses Of the institution, siqi5I /; g.i- s-osa:l..
rIn England. at the last census. i was
foued that there ,wessss ,sll deaf-mptsI men
aid boys, S,3ss woansu snd sirlE - propos-
tioT6 81 I( % II. IN Amesican Schjols fo'
The, ,dssf aud dumb. the proportion; of nale'
to females is.abops four TO three. E,so "
Massachusetts,; 1Asrs'tha wouAsa hayss soh'
siassabty ons6umbsrsd the men 1of, mabs
ysars. there arc more deaf mntes among y.
,nsHsaud- -hnys than among the women an ,aps
g;rlE -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
The Burning Of tho Warrington Market
House.

The old Central Market house, in Washing
ton city, aud occupying a space between 7th
and 9th streets, was totally destroyed by FIRE
about one o'clock on Sunday morning last.
The losses by the conhagration are supposed
to be about $150,Ooo. We copy the follow
ing from the Star Of Monday evening:
The topic Of discussion yesterday and day
has naturally been the destruction of the old
market house by fire, structure so very old
that the oldest inhabitants cannot fix the ex.
act date when the first of the congeries of
sheds was erected.
1t was at first supposed that the FIRE was
the work Of an incendiary, and the fact that
the FIRE seemed to break out at different points
almost simultaneously would appear to give
color to that theory, but the later investiga-
ton lead to the belief that the fire was an
accident, and originated in the shanty occu-
pied by fruit dealer, who had light and
charcoal fire in operation short time before
the Gre was discovered, and at the poiut where
through the building with lightning speed is
explained by the supposition that the gas
took fire from the pipe. The old inner roof
Of the market was also perfect tinder-box,
calculated to ignite from a spark along its
while extent
But however the fire originated the fact is
before US that some four or FIVE hundred
dealers are thrown out of their places Of busi-
ness and means of livelihood, and we learn
that perhaps tbree-quarters of them are poor
men, who are quite unable to sustain the
loss and start again in business. Here is an
urgent call for the sympathy and substantial
aid of the community, and we doubt not it
will be promptly given.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
he Wise To-day.

'Tis madness to neglect cough or cold,
however slight: Consumption may follow.
and though Dr.. Wistar's Batsam Of Wild
cherry has frequently cured this much dread
ed disease, it almost invariably cures the pri-
mary disease of the throat, lungs and chest,
where other remedies fail.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
The Arlington Estate.
A correspondent of the New York World


A correspondent of the New York World
writes: - 5G
ut may not be amiss to state few plain
facts as to the matter of the Arlington estate.
John Parke Gusts left the Arlington estate
to George Washington Parke Custs, the
adopted 500 and step-grandson of one George
Washington. G. w. P. Custis had one child.
Mary Custis, who was born at Arlington, and
to whom he devised his estate. The daughter
Mary married Robert Edward Lee. IN his
will, admitted to probate at Lexington, Va, in
October last, General R. E. Lee bequeated to
his family only personal estate. No mention
of lands is made in it, because he owned none.
The will itself bears date anterior to the war.
G.. w. P. Custis died in 1857, and after that
General Lee held life estate in Arlington as
tenant by courtesy. 1t now belongs to Mrs.
Lee free from claim whatever, except a tax
title held by the United States government.
Any lawyer knows that court of equity
would hold the owner Of tax title as entitled
merely to what he actually paid out, returned
to him with legal interest. Mrs. Lee has
been under legal disability as married wo-
man. This is now removed by the death of
her husband, and she stands as any other
widowed lady claiming her patrimony and
birthplace at the first moment that the laws
allow her to do SO. Nobody seeks to remove
the Union dead. But shall the great-grand-
daughter Of Martha Washington have her
property? That's the question"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
ORDER OF CONFIRMATION.


ORDER OF CONFIRMATION.
In the Orphans Court Of Charles Coaaty.
GEORGE N. ROWE, Admir- of JAMES r
MADDOX, on the part of the Creditors.
COLUMBUS MADDOX SAMUEL W. MAD.
DOX AND OTHERS. i--ssF25''
IN the matter of the Sale of the Real Estate ef
/ James F. Maddox. sT .,n.
Ordered by the Orphans Court Of Charlea.
County, this 9th day of December, eighteen hum
dred and seventy that the sale of the Real Estate
of said James F Maddox, made and reported
by George N. Rove, Administrator of said Jss.
F. Maddox, be and the same IL hereby connrnn"
Cd, unless cause 20 the contrary thereof b
shown on or before the second Tuesday OF Feb
ruary next; provided q copy of this order be
inserted in the Port Tobacco Times newspaper
once in each of three successive weeks before tho
first day of February next.
The report states the amount OF sale 70 %
500 t42 :. = ''., -. ua,... r....r,,rs
- STOUTEN w. DENT
JosrpB SrEwARr, Reg. Wills
aecs3w for Charles Countyi.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
JAMES NJ WACKENZIE,
No. 488 North Fifth ST., Philadelphia.

10 UH HTSeUUS " 4Hs"sty| UetO's ~ 1A~ y'e~''~
Since the issue Of my address upon Immi-
grafton to maryland, have thought that
perhaps snme further explanation was due
from me as to the motives which prompted
the issue Of that address.
had recently been observing the proceed.
ings of the Immigration Convention assembled
in indianapolis, and subsequently in Chicag"
and lmking at the composition OF the orisina-
tors of that movement, as well as the DRIFT I"
their scheme, came to the conclusion, thai
its purpose were anything but friendly to tie
| interest of the Older aud Middle States, as
regards the common rights of each State to ITS
fair quota of European Immigration. FO'
although the Western States had, Of late years
been obtaining the lions share ofimmigraton
it became plain to me, that hencef'rth they
! intended to divert it even more exclusively
westward of the Mississippi, and all this un'
der the most plausible pretences OF friendship
and protection fo. the Immigrant; and fell
like we all feel-when we see anything at
tempted, which we know or believe to be one
sided or unjust.
| remembered that bad seen multitude:
of poor, ignorant Immigrants crossing ths
Mississippi or Missouri, going out westward
d
t tally uufitted and had seen numbers o.
them coming back, again and again, OF those
whose circumstances enabled them to return
tn settle among the States East "f the Mlssi'
ssirpi, where the conditiun of society and Its
varied surroundings was better suited to thelI
more settled habits and early associations
and therefore it is, that feel instigated tt
utfer my services to Maryland as expressed II
my former a'hiress.
I feel confident, as an old British Emigrati'' +
Agent, that ] Could be the means of remedy
uny some Of the evils have referred to, ano
help to provide y"ur respective counties will
labor AMI immigration from Great Britain
know from personal experience, what the
British Immigrant wants, and what many o.
theui fail to obtain in the remote West, VIZ
peaceful and quiet homes in exchange fo'
steady work.
! Let us lust examine how this business ha:
been working. The last annual Report d
of J. r. Dodge, Esq. Commissioner Of Sta.
tistcs. informs US, that the total number o
immigrants which arrived in this country
during the year 1869 was S5.2S7.
That of this namber-the States and Ter.
ritories representing what may be designated
as the Railroad and Land Grant Interest
obtained no less than 124, ,112.
Whilst the Old States Of Delaware, Mary
land, and Virginia altogether did not obtain
more than 1889.
Bad as this showing is, it is further appar:
ent, that there is settled determination On
the part of the originators of the National
Immigration Convention' movement to adopt
such measures as shall monopnlize still more
exclusively. the great stream Of immigration
| to the regions beyond the Mississippi or the
Missouri, regardless of consequences or the
necessities Of any other State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
DIED.,

In this village, on Saturday morning last,
after short illness, HENRY LUCkETT, aged
about rs wears. This aged c0lored man was
we'll known in this community for his indus
trions, frugal and steady habits. - -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Real Estate in Charles Co.,
Maryland.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
ID for Charles County, sitting as Court Of
Equity, in the case of George r. Gather and
others, vs.. Johannes D. Storke and others, tho
undersigned, Trustees, will sell, in the village
of Port Tobacco,
On FRIDAY, the s0th Of December,
1870,
between the hours of IL o clock q. m. and a
O. clock p. M, to the highest bidder, that val
liable Farm, called
"Clifton, y
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
ORDER OF RATIFICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County.
in Eqwity-No1ensber Term. 1870.
u u17Ncrprcur ).

G. w. HUNGEKFORD
F. w. COX AND WIFE. H. ERNEST HAM
SON AND WIFE, EFT AL.
ORDERED, That the sale made and report
ed by A. G. Chapman, Trustee for the sale
vi the real estate OF Violetta G. Turner, deceas-
ed, be ratified aud confirmed, unless cause to
third Monday Of Feb, ualy. eighteen hundred
aud seventy -one provided copy Of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published in
Charles county, once in each oi three successive
weeks before the third Monday of February
next.
$4,000.
29th, November, 1870.
True copy-Test:
GEoRGE A. HUNT, Clerk.
dec 9-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23


% Wednesday night last the dwelling
hoospisss 81 Mr.. Thomas Croft, about two-and-
srhalf miles from this placs. was entirely de-
stsoysd BY ass, snd but small portion Of
hin fasnituss saved. The Gre originated in
tie kitchen, but in what way is unknown.
The, los ia . severe one and bears hard upon
an.industrious and worthy mau--an English
mau, who has been resident but . short time
in our midst. ..s e''., -. -. 80. -.
Tirs IN st. Mary's Csunty---senator Mad
aox's Rssidsnes Burned. .si4'.
The correspondencs OF the Baltimore Sun,
dated q Leopardtown, Dec. 18th, says:' ~
The residence of Hon. G.. Fred. Maddox,
atthe ,Racs Track, near our, town, was dss-
tregedsby 6re,this evening. With the kitchen
fusniture, sc. Mr.. Maddox had very narrow
escape, being extremely sick at the time, but
wSa rmoved q lew moments before the FIRE
ha6 ont, of egress from his room. His library
and papers, private and professional. were
destroyed, and nearly all his household and
kitchen furniture. The loss is estimated at
about $4,000, and it 10 understood there was
noziasurssce upon the property. d The Gre
orisinated from defective pipe running from
she basement through one Of the upper rooms
Of ths dwelling. The misfortune, coupled
with the critical condition Of Mr.. Maddox
hasaxcited the kesaest sympathy Of our en-
tits, community in behalf Of his family and
hinee'f.:oF h!Bow .g8a L.tH saT.i > III
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1870-12-23
~ Governor Bowie has issued procla-
r5ssiUu mxksng Monday; 26th instant, and
Monday, January. I'd, 1871, "days Of public
thanksgiving and suspension Of business"


D@On our first page will be found the
proceedings in full Of the State immigration
Convention, which assembled in Baltimore on
tho 18th inst. We also publish this week on
our second page, letters from James Macken-
xie, Esq. an old British Emigration Agent ol
Philadslphia, upon the subject Of encourag-
ing Imnigratiou to this State, in which many
interesting suggestions arc given, and which
will bs found well worthy of perusal by tbose
Who feel the Importance Of the present move
and who appreciate the necessity of thoro'
consideration Of the subject in all its bearings,
70 the end that when action is taken we can
enter into it understandingly and with pros
pects Of the best possible results attainable
under the circumstances. ..-....-