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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-21
A PLURAL DIFFICULTY.

Some time since variety merchant in the
country wished to order from hardware
store in the city something for his tailor GUS
toners, and wrote us follows: "Plcase send
me two tailors' gooses." Not liking the
grammar, and fearing his New York friends
would laugh at him, he destroyed that order
and wrote: please send me two tailors'
geese" After the letter was sealed he was
troubled in his mind lest they should send
him couple of live geese, purchased from
some tailor, when he took the document
from the post-office, destroyed it, and for two
days thought of nothing except how to word
his order so it could be understood, and ac-
cording to grammar. AT last he gave up in
despair, and wrote: "Please send me one
tailor's goose-and d-n it, send me another
one just like it,"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-21
STRAWBERRIES.

The best growers for the market always
mulch their plants. Straw, coarse hay, or
leaves make good mulch, laid down with
boards or poles. but the best mulch of all is
new-mown grass. 1t keeps its place and
appears to fcrtlize rs well rs mulch the
berries. This system is by far the most
economical, as it saves working in the spring,
prevents the growth ofweeds, and produces
berries of the largest size, that can be picked
perfectly clean for the market. Knox, the
largest strawberry grower in the United
States, mulches all his berries, and this is
one reason why they always bring so high u
price in market. Where this has been done
the past spring. compare the plants with
those where the mulch has not been used,
and its advantages are apparent. The
growth is twice rs large.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-21
V e r MONT FARMER.

they may be placed in the hands of skilful
trainer or reserved for training purposes. BY
that time their character will perhaps have
become sufficiently developed, so that the
selection of the proper individuals may be
made for breeding to be paired according to
their qualities.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-21
PROPAGATION OF PLANTS.

At this time of the year, when early frosts
may soon be expected, people having plants
in the flower bed desirable to be preserved,
are anxious to have them taken in. Plants
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
OBITUARY


Died, on the 18th ult., aged year and 81
days, SALLIE WEEMS, daughter of ALBERT
NJ. and ALICE CLAGErT, of Accokeek, Prince
Georges county.
That one so bright and happy, so beautiful
in every feature SO lovely and so loved, should
sicken and die. o, how it rends the heart of
the anxious, loving ones who watch beside the
couch of the dear little sufferer How hard it
is to realize that our Heavenly Father, who
gave the sweet and precious one, has a sover-
eign right to take her away We had vainly
thought and felt that she was ours-ours, to
admire and love, to guard and shield-ours, to
witnesses, with parental pride, her unfolding
and expanding beauties of mind, and heart,
and body-ours, to nurture for God and train
for Heaven. But God has otherwise ordered.
He sees and knows what is best-best for the
loved ones left behind. Yes, it is best for sweet
little SALLIE. Her guardian angel is her foster
mother now; and in that world where all is
beauty, bliss and love, how fondly will she be
tended and nurtured-how many to love her,
,and for her to love,-in that world where call
see eye to eye, how much, O, how much faster
will her soul expand in the knowledge and love
of God her SaXior, and of all that is bright,
and beautiful, and lovely, whilst she roams
with cherubs, amid the trees of ife,s on the
banks of the crystal river of life, and feasts her
soul on the love and bliss, the light and glory,
the beauty and music Of Heaven. And is it
not best, too, for the loved ones left behind ?
In going before she has spun golden thread
to bind their hearts to Heaven. Their thoughts,
which must needs go forth to her, can only reach
her by ascending there. Heaven will be more
their home than ever, now that she is there
and they will but follow on to meet her at last
in their Fathers house. j. 7.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
The Lee Monument at Lexington.

Tne Ice mOuu"cuI ~ AcAAnSSOAs
1t has been heretofore mentioned that the
executive committee of the Lee Monument
Association has adopted the design of Mr..
Valentine, young Richmond artist Of un-
common promise, who had been suggested by
Mrs Lee for the purpose, for the proposed
monument to be erected to the memory Of
General Lee. in the chapel of Washington
College, at Lexington. Va. Mr.. Valentine,
accompanied by Cot. j. j. White, of WASH
ington College, spent some days of last week
(says the Baltimore Sun) at the st. Clair Ho-
tel, where the cast was seen and much adj
mired by many of our citizens The design
comprises plain sarcophagus, on one side OF
which are the Virginia arms, and the arms Of
the Lee family on the other. At the head is
a plain Latin cross. At the foot, the name,
Robert E. Lee. Upon the couch, on the sar-
cophagus, is the great soldier, in recumbent
position, not 10 the rigid, constrained position
of the monumental ef6gies of the old knights,
but in natural and graceful repose, as it in
sleep. The likeness is admirable. The mill
tary uniform is partly covered with drapery
one hand lies across his breast, as it was often
observed in life; the other, relaxed, just touch
es his fallen sword. The young artist has
achieved triumph. Mrs. Lee has said that
the design is faultless. 1t is enough to add
that, in the opinion of all who have seen it,
the work is worthy its subject.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
Peters. Musical Monthly.

Music can no longer be considered luxu-
ry, and those who spend fabulous sums in
purchasing sheet music are simply throwing
their money away. If our musical friends
will take the trouble to procure copy of
Peters Musical Monthly, they will see what
their wiser friends are doing-namely, getting
better music at one and two cents piece than
they are buying at thirty, forty and fifty cents.
Each number of this valuable publication con-
tains tbirty-six pages of music, printed from
full size music plates. embracing sacred and
secular song, ducts, choruses. polkas, waltzes,
ETC., in every issue. The July number COM
mences Volume WILL, and contains thirteen
pieces of music, neatly bound, that would cost
just four dollars and fifty cents in sheet form.
You can get it by mail, postpaid, by sending
thirty cents to J. L. Peters, 500 Broadway,
New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
A Few Word. to the Ladies.

Many ladies, particularly mothers nursing,
complain of a tird istless feeling, or complete
exhaustion, on arising in the morning. On the
wife and mother devolves the responsibility Of
regulating the duties of the household. Her
cares are numerous, and the mental as well as
the physical powers are frequently called into
requisition. She often finds her slightest occu-
patton weary task and existence q burden,
while at the same time she has no regular dis
ease. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, if resorted
to at this period, will prove an unfailing RENE
dy for this annoying lassitude. The effects OF
this potent agent are soon seen in the rosy
cheek and elastic step of the head Of the fami-
ly, as with restored health and renewed spirits
she takes her accustomed place in the family
circle. If this friend in need be regularly used
those depressing symptoms will never be COM
planned Of and not only would lassitude not be
experienced, but many diseases following its
advent be avoided. As a medical agent it has
ne equal, while its pleasing flavor and health
full effects have made it general favorite. 1t
is free from all properties calculated to impair
the system, and its operations are at once mild,
soothing and efficient. All who have used the
Bitters attest its virtues and commend 1t to use.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
st. Johns College.

The approaching Commencement of this
venerable College, which takes place on the
last Wednesday Of July (the 26th,) promises
to be of unusual interest. For the first time
since the war, Senior class will graduate,
consisting of six 10 number, and from eyiden-
ces already given in their progress through
College, no class in times past, have reflected
more credit upon their Alma Mater than is
expected from Che present class.
In addition, Dr.. James c. Yelling, former
President of the College, but now Professor at
Princeton, will deliver an address before the
Literary Societies. The great reputation Of
DR.. Yelling, as scholar and writer, will
contribute largely to the interest of the occa-
sion. and, no doubt, attract large audience.
The grafton before the Alumni on the same
occasion will be delivered by Hon. George
Wells, President of the Farmers. National
Bank of this city. Although Mr.. Wells leads
= retired life and is not often connected with
such occasions, be is none the less qualified
for the important and delicate trust assigned
him He is man Of decided cultivation and
literary taste. and will, no doubt, fully ill the
measure of his friends high expectations
Anne arundel Adoert;ser..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

the strongest natural positions in the State.
All day of the I'd of July our different corps
pressed the enemy on all sides. About dusk
of the same day our brigade, with; one regi-
ment of Hokes brigade. was ordered to charge
strong as any around Vicksburg, and was de-
Tended by eighteen pieces of cannon. Gen.
Hayes gave the order to forward" and the
boys started forward with yeN
We had five or six fences to cross and when
we got to the bottom of the hill from where
we started we could look up and see the YAM
KEGS far above US, pouring down FIRE from
both artillery and musketry. We pressed Oh
until we came to stone wall, behind which
the Yankees were, and here we had hand to
hand fight, the Yankees on one side and we
on the other side Of the wall-knocked each
down with dubbed guns and bayonets. This
is the first fight in which felt certain Of kill
ing Yankee. Some ten or fifteen Yankees
were behind the stone wall, shooting at our
boys as they came up on the opposite side Of
the road. l succeeded in getting across the
road without being seen by the Yankees and
dwelling my gun on the wall, within two feet
of Yankees head, III and the Yankee
fell, and some ten or fifteen more sprang up
and Immediately surrendered.
l will make this as short as possible. We
took the hill and the artillery, but, having no
support, were Obliged to fall back. Our reg
iment lost its flag, but brought out Yankee
flag 10 return, piece of which / enclose In
this letter. Please send it and also the letter
to mother when you have read it.
In the two days fighting our company lost
twelve in wounded, one killed and one miss
ing. Col. Lewis was killed. Lieut.. Col. De-
blanc shot through the left wrist.
remain your affectionate son,
| j. ARTHUR TAYLOR, Sd.
NorE.-Colonels Lewis and Deblanc were the
Colonel and Lieutenant Colouel of the 9Th Regi-
ment of louisiana Volunteers, the regiment Of
the writer.
The private killed was young French Creole
named Prudhomme, Roman Catholic and re.
mari able for his strict and singular piety and
fidelity in all the duties of brave and gallant
soldier, as he was. The Chaplain of the regi-
ment was Father NJ, Roman Catholic Priest.
| The missing man was the standard bearer OF
the regiment, who leaped from the top of stone
wall, into the very midst of the enemy, with the
flag in his hands, and was either killed or cap
tured, and the flag never afterwards heard of.
One year afterwards exactly, to wit: the 9Th
day of July, 1864, on the Monocacy river, near
Frederick City, in Maryland, the writer of the
above letter fought his 54th and last bGttie. He
was then and there left on the field Of battle NOR
tally wounded, as was supposed and believed,
and in the hands of the enemy. but, after con-
his feet again, is now (167l) still living, it is
feared, with greatly shattered constitution
He was not 20 years old when he received his
| last wound.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
LOST.

TUESDAY. night, June Goth, from the shore
i of Mrs. Mamie G. Hungerfords farm,
"Waverly," BATTEAU, between IL and l6
feet long; painted lead color on outside; had a
yellow stripe around the centre; yellow dot on
each side near bow; two figures, on the stern,
in yellow; broad white band around the waist
of the boat; of bright color on the inside; the
centre-board had been taken out A reward
of Five Dollars will be given for the return of
said boat to the farm of Mrs. Hungerford, or
for any information leading to its recovery.
July 7, 1871-2t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
American Sunday School Worker.

American Sunday School Worker.
We learn from the publisher, ]. w. McIn-
tyre, St. Louis, that the above named Maya
zine is constantly receiving subscriptions from
all portions of the country. 1t deserves it.
We advise schools to try the lesson papers, tc
be used With or without the Magazine: Spe.
cimens of either, no doubt, the publisher would
forward on application; or, what would b.
better still, order them three months on trial
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

on the other side, that French loan is bet
ter investment than an American, and made
them inquirsswhy,if we are doing such won.
ders in 6nan5t, a. the Treasury organs would
have people believe, it is necessary to employ
these extraordinary means, in order to put
loan on the market. And this happens, too,
in presence of enormous taxation, which yields
an annual excess of over one hundred mill
lions. and of pretended extinction of the ex-
isting debt equal to that amount.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

%The report Of the New Orleans Cotton
Exchange on the cotton and grain crops OF
Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Ala
bama, Georgia and Tennessee shows that the
extent of land planted in cotton has been
largely decreased and the acreage given to
grain. With the exception of in Georgia and
Mississippi the prospects are good for a fair
average Weld,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
FESTIVAL
TABLEAUx.

11HERE will be FESTIVAL held at the
i "Brawner House" in Port Tobacco, on
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY,, the
25th and 26th Of July, 1871,
for the purpose of paying off the remainder OF
the sum pledged by the ladies of Port Tobacco
Parish towards the purchase of the Rectory =
There will be a handsome DINNER provided
each day, and Refreshment Tables well supplied
with Ice Creams, Jellies, Cake and other deli
cacies. Ticket for Dinner, Seventy-five Cents.
TABLEAUx.
On Tuesday night there will be a variety Of
interesting TABLEAUX in the Court House.
Ticket of Admission, Fifty Cents.
We cordially invite the public to attend and
enjoy the double qualification of receiving plea
sure and doing good.
~The committees in charge of Tableaux
and the various tables, will please meet at Mrs.
A. R. Padgett's, on Tuesday, 18th, at p. m.
June %, l87l-td
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
NOTICE ~
To Delinquent Taxpayers.

10 Delinquent Tax-PayerS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That unless
IN the Taxes Estate and County, due on the
following tracts or parcels of Land are paid on
or before the 29th day Of August next; the
same will be advertised for sale; the Collector
having certified that no personal property can
be found to satisfy said claims:
Baker Edelen-Part of Cornwallis' Neck, 500
acres. s{tfi "a -
ls68-County Tax, $37 80
State Tax, s 10
Interest from LIST January, 1869,
1869-County Tax, $28 20
State Tax, 8 70
Interest from LIST January, 1870,
The above land lies in the Third Collection
District.
By order,
County Com. Charles Coz
July Z, 1S71--4t ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
MARRIED.

At Grace Church, Montgomery county, Md,
on Tuesday evening, June 9th, 1871, by the
Rev. JOHN WILEY, FREDERICK j. WILEY and
Miss WILLIE J. STANTON, daughter of Elk
Governor FREDERICK P. STANTON, of Washing
ton, DC.
[St. Mary's Beacon please copy.l
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

In the Criminal Court Of Baltimore, on
Saturday, Leah Scarborough, colored, con-
victed of infanticide, and William Pritchard,
colored, convicted of rape, were both sentenc-
ed by Judge Gilmor TO- be hanged at such
time as may be fixed by the Governor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
NOTICE
To Delinquent Tax-Payers-

NOTICE 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 18th day of August next, the same
will be advertised for SALE All Of which lands
are lying in the Third Collection District !;
the Collector having certified that NO personal
property can be found to satisfy said claims:
Henry s. Mitchell-Myrtle Grove, Ss7 acres
and Part of Corvallis Neck, 482 acres.
l870-County Tax, $l39 SO i
State Tax, ~ 80 = r.!
Interest from LIST January, 1871. s. =
By order, "a
J. z. ROBERTSON, Clerk ..,es
s, County Com. Charles Co. !,
July Z, ls7l-4t tsteu
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

NJ President Grant on the 4th inst, in
WashiDgtoo, formally proclaimed the late
Treaty between the United States and her
Majesty the Queen Of Great Britain and Ire
land. to the end that the same and every ar
ticle and clause thereof may be observed and
fulfilled in good faith by all the citizens Of the
United States.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

~The King 81 Italy, Victor Emanuel,
reached Rome on Monday last, and was en-
Enthusiastically received by the people, The
Ministers from all the principal European
nations, and the United States ambassador,
have also arrived.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

About the Hair.
Hair is the robe which curious Nature weaves
And does adorn our bodies,
And that alone remains when every other beau
TVS gone. $50.
Whenever new article has come up prom
Using to enrich, adorn or lengthen this most or
namental of all coverings, our people have been
exceedingly forward in giving it trial, and in
more instances than one have been sadly disap-
pointed. 1t is then with great reluctance that
we feel disposed to urge anything new in the
way of Hair Restorers, and we would not do SO
now, but for the reason that we have in our
mind an article of super excellent quality, one
that we have tried and know full well its value.
1t is not only dressing that beauties and
renders the hair of a natural glossy appearance,
but it lengthens it and will restore it to its orig
inal color. If red and has become gray, it will
bring back the red. If faxen, back to faxen
if black, the ravens plume cannot outvie the
lustre with which it will again return to it,
We know of q score of persons whose faded and
fallen hair has been completely restored by it.
We speak of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re
newer. Use no other, or you will be disap-
pointed. -PItsburg (Pa.) Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
nFOn Wednesday last the Marlborough

On Wednesday last the Marlborough
Gazette entered upon the seth year Of its ex-
istence, and yet is as lively, saucy and enter
tanning as when we first knew it. We con-
graduate our old friend Wilson and sincerely
hope the lapse Of many, many years will yet
end him still faithful ind at his post. Long
life, we repeat, and success to him and the
6nzeffp .N--- --...
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07


TO the Voters Of the Conservative Dem.
: ocratic Party Of Charles County.
VOU are respectfully advised and requested
to assemble in PRIMARY MEETINGS,
On SATURDAY, the sth Or July,
for the purpose of selecting Ten De1egasss, in
each District, to represent said District In
County Convention to be held in Port Tobacco,
On TUESDAY, the 11tA Of July,
which Convention win designate 4 defgg4sion
to represent the County in State Co4venfion
70 % nelo IN Ds4umore 9ftgI0
for the purpose Of nominating candidates Tor
Governor, Comptroller and Attornez General
! BARNES COMPTON, Ohaifmair
Ex. Com. F. STONE,
J. W. MITCHELL.
June Is, lS7l-td. - 10
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
st,.ayed or stolen,

EROM the commons of Port Tobacco BAY
II COLT, one year old last April; it has
star in the forehead and one hind foot white.
It was last seen by me on Whitsuntide. A
suitable reward will be given for information
left with MneJames E. Wingate, or for its de-
livery to me. ALEX. DENT.
July Z, l87l-3t near Port Tobacco. Nd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
WitchcraN.


+ Two young ladies, daughters of Mr.. Jas.
Williams, of Frankfort, Perry county, ILL.,,
aged respectively sixteen and eighteen years,
and said to be. modest and retiring in their
manners, have lately developed into clear
case of witchcraft, which has baff1ed the neigh
bors and hundreds of visitors, including two
physicians. in their efforts to solve the mys-
terry of their condition. These young persons
behave we'll enough during the day, but when
night supervenes they go to the housetops,
and there occupy their time in gymnastics and
in uttering deafening screeches, besides be-
coming rigid. A local newspaper says that
on these occasions they "gyrate on the comb
with perfect case and IMMUNITY, uttering at
the same time the most hideous and frenzied
screams" The young ladies, on recovering,
devour flies until they are compelled to cease
from nausea. In their moments of paroxysm
they accuse an old lady of the neighborhood
of having bewitched them. Thus stands the
case at present but, before taking leave of
the subject, we would like to remark that the
local genius who describes the young ladies
as they 'gyrate on the comb with perfect ease
and immunity" must himself be bewitched.
No man, unless possessed of the spirit of a
printers devil, ever writes in that Style
Wash. Patriot.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
Severe Storm.

severe St0fms
1u-o-------''ssvw1 II paper OF last
Friday of the severe storm which took place
in this region on the Oath ult. The Prince
Georgian Of last week speaks of the storm as
follows:
Tho lower portion of our county was visit
ed on Saturday evening with the severest
storm Of wind, hail and rain, known in the
memory of the Oldest inhabitant. Mr.. Joseph
HUNT, residing near T B, had two barns
blown down, another seriously damaged, and
his tobacco in tho house much injured. Mr..
Samuel Callahan, residing near Fort Wash
ington, bad his dwelling struck by lightning
and the chimney thrown down, and negro
woman, in the house at the time it was struck,
was very much stunned and scorched by the
lightning. Mr.. Richard c. Knott, in the viii
lage Of Piscataway Iost valuable mare aud
colt by the lightning. The growing crops,
fruit, timber-trees and fences were much dam
aged also by the severity Of the storm.