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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

Indigestion, depression of spirits, and
general debility in their various forms I;
also, as preventive against fever and
aguc, ind other intermittent fcycrS, the
"Fcrro-Phosphontcd Elixir Of Cali
saya, made by Caswcll, Hazard u Co.,
New York, md sold by all druggists, is
the best tonic, md ms u tonic for patients
recovering from fever or other sickness,
il has no eanMl.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

SOME of the llazing FRANKS Of The mid:
shipmcn nj the Naval Academy at An.
nopolis, which called ont the recent or
der of the Secretary Of the Navy, were
Of the most barbarous character. III
one case they took one Of the "plcbs"
and held his head under running water
for an hour, and then held him ont of IL
third or fourth story window in sheet,
perilmg the boys life had the sheet
given way In another case n piOus
young man WIS nude to strip and dance,
sing and preach on table Another,
while standing on n table, had 1t Ierked
from under him, causing him to sprain
his ankle.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

COFFEE.-Pruicssor Blot, Of culinary
rcnown, is of opinion that mixed coffee
is the best. He prefers a mixture of ia.
w, Mocha, and Maracaibo, His method
Of making is to use coilcc.pot with n
filter. Put the coflcc-varying the
amount according to the quantity ind
strength you desire --into the filter and
pour boiling water over it, and the bov-
cngc is made.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

How THEY DIsArPEAR.-As an il,
stance showing the readiness with wliicli
human bones disappear, Mr.. PcngClly
cites the frct tllnt the Dutch govern,
ment in 1853 drlined of the Harlem
lake, on which there had been many
shipwrccks and naval fights, and where
thousands had found II watcry grave.
The canals and trenches dug to a con-
siderable depth through the rescued land
must have had nm aggregate lciigtll OF
thousands Of miles, and yet not single
human bone was cxhumed from first to
last. Some weapons aud Il few coins,
and one or two wrecked vessels. alone
rewarded the antiQuarics who watched
the operations with the hope of u rich
harvest. Here, us in cnveul deposits
and river gmycls generally, works Of art
alone furnished evidence of the existence
Of man, even though no part Of the de-.
post could he more than three hundred
years old, MS the lake was formed by M
inundation toward the end Of the six
tccnth century. .....r
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

THE NEXT CoMET.-Enck's comet is
now on its way towards the perihcliOn,
which it will reach in January next.
The comet has been tclescopically visible
for some time, but it is not an object OF
special interest TO those whose vision is
unaidcd by instruments. II lms II very
short period-only three years and n
quarter The least distance from the
sun is SO, 100000 Ofmilcs, or about the
average distance Of Mercury. The
greatest distance is SS7 ,OOO,0 600 OF miles,
or more than four times that of the earth.
This comet is principally of interest be.
cause It's period Of revolution has di.
minisllcd to the extent of about three
days in the past eighty years, a fact
which is generally accepted ms furnish.
ing the best proof of the theory that the
regions Of space are filled by material
'scthcr" capable Of rctarding the mo.
ton of the bodies composing the solar
system. 0fcoursc this resisting medium
would produce annual effect upon the
comet Of II few tonsin weight, that would
not be experienced by our earth in the
course of thousands OF ages. But the
result, though long deferred, is none the
less inevitablc-carth, planets and com.
cts will be eventually prctipitatcd into
the sun.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

SINGULAR CASE OF MANHAUGHTER.-
William G. Scott is soon to be tried Mt
Lawrence, Mass, for manslaughter.
"This is tho case" says the Boston
Transcript "whcro young man mud II
girl agreed to poison themselves on Pros.
poet Hill, in Lawrence. The latter,
Emma Horne, succeeded, but Scott made
himself only slightly sick, The affair
took place last May, and Scott WINS com.
mittod to jail on the charge Of murder,
and has remained there ever since,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

CoUGns AND COLDS are often overlook.
ed; continuance for any length Of
time causes irritation of the lungs or
some c4sonic throat disease Bro'c"'s
B,Upclm TrOcheS" are IN cllectual
COuGn REMEDY.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

A party of cxcursionists, who partici.
patci in the celebration at the opening
Of the European and North American
Ruilroad, were badly skinned on their
passage across the border. Naturally
enough, many Ind inyestC largely in
the purchase Of silks and VI vets, satins,
gloves, laccs, nc, for home consunp'
ton, and few bestowed any pains in
their conccalment. The event, however,
proved the fallacy of overwconing hope.
When the train reached NNncGborO, just
on the line, very Jealous customs in
spcctor made his appearance, and ut once
commenced thorough ovcrhauling Of
the baggage. Trunks were entirely
cmpticd Of their contents; travelling
bags were turned inside ont, and every
rotund parsonage in the company was
examined to sec whether his cOrpulency
was produced by natural or artificial
causes. 1t WINS Of no possible use to re-
monstnte. Generals, governors, rail.
rond superintendent and members OF
Congress, were nll in the same box, and
their muttGrcd growlings only created
II smile upon the countcnancc of the
servant of Uncle Sam. The search was
thorough, but the losses were unevenly
distributed. One prominent railroad
engineer lost six cakes Of soup, for which
he paid fifty cents in ST. John, but sue.
cccdcd in saving two dozen pairs of kid
gloves while another, prominent in
military life, preserved but one piece of
velvet ribbon out Of sixty dollars worth
Of goods. Altogether the value of the
property coHfiscated cannot be less than
81, 900. There is much sport Mt the ex-
pensc of the losCrs.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

Have you a severe wrench or sprnin !
Have you rheumatism in any form I
Have You stifr neck, or punches caused
by rheumatic pains? If so "JoHSsoN's
ANopYNE LISMEST is n specific rome.
dy, and is also the best pain killer in the
world.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

Our HuflcFings We reckon DER
With skill minute and formal
The cheerful ease that fills the score
We treat as merely normal.
Our list OF ills, how full, bow great !
We mourn our lot should fall so,
IwonicF, do We calculate
our haprnesses alsof
Were Il not best to keep account
DIAL days, II ofauyY
Perhaps the dark ones might amount
To not su very many,
Mems looks arc nigh a. often gay
As sad, or even Solemn;
Behold, my entry for to-day
Is in the happy column.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

Hon JAMES BRooKs writes to the Ec.
press from Ticn-rsin, China, that the
whole country round about him is inun-
dated, md thOttl,Gpath to Pcltin, whittier
he is bent, is hcset with fearful porils
both from lind md water sharks,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

WcoftCn see large stocks of cattle which
do not seem to thrive, and come ont
"spring poor" all for want of something
to start them in thoright direction One
dollars worth Of SugRIDAN's CAVALRY
CONDITION POWDERS, given to such MS
stock occasionally during the winter,
would be worth more than an extra half
ton of hay.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

EXAdGgRATloN. ~, who is given to
exnggcraion, made statement one
evening ut the table which was so hbu-
lous that he felt himself tint he had gone
too far. Turning to onc of the guests
who seemed to be smiling slightly, he
said:
"You don't believe that o.
sol, yes replied the other, II be-
licve it because You say it. but should
not have believed it if | had said it my
self.n
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20
A MAN OF A THOUSAND
AcnMSuMPIINE CURED.

When death va, hourly expected FROM ConTmplion
Whereby DR. ii jaime, cured hi4 only child lie now
gives this recipe frr, on reCrut OF two shmr 10 naN
Txprnsrs Alchc,, CRADDUCk \ CO., lu' IiArc ST.
nliIa llrlt.lILa TN nlImr mnmn Of nlnnr.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

CARELESS. One of the clerks in the
office of Chicago newspaper was pos
scssedof anapparcntly unknown amount
Of talents, and mi unusual quantity of
whit is known MS "prcsencG Of mind. "
This genius deposited his linen coat and
u box of lucifcr matches in the saic,
among the papers and money Of his en-.
ploycrs. II SO happened that when the
safe was opened, everything was found
intact, linen cont and matches included /;
hut that clerk deserves n iirst.clnss ties.
timoninl for his anxiety to preserve
property. An ordinarily careless clerk
would never have thought Of saving
That box Of matches by dcpositing it
within the safe.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

SricRISo TO ONE pLAM--Farmcs get
discouraged sometimes by occasional
gluts, low prices, and oyer-production.
Every one must expect this but it will
generally be found truO that those farm.
err who expect only fair profits, who
aim 10 raise good crops, by taking good
care of fair supply Of farm animals,
and lay ont 4 good plan and stick TO it,
year by year through good or evil, will,
in the long run, make the most money,
over those who shift their crops with
every tide of speculation ThcreiS moth.
ing so good rs hanging on 10 he last.
NV MQpE or lInuhnHATIoN DR..
Harcourt purposes TO. mix coal gas with
n certain proportion Of air. and toJNllOw
thc mixture 10 impingc upon platinum
sponge. A more brilliant light, It is
claimed, lis thus produced without in
creascd expense
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20
Financial.


JAY CooEE Co.. nov selling, and recommend as
profitable and safe Investment for all classes the First
Mortgage $50 Gold Bond, OF tho Northern Pacific
Railroad Company, bearing Seven and Thrcc-runths
per cent gold interest more than per cent euucncy
and secured by int and only mortgage IN the Ontirr
Road and equipment, and on more than $4,000 Acres
Of Land to every mile Of track OF $40 Acres Of Land to
each sl,TO bond Tho highest current price will DO
paid for D. s. fiyr'rwrntlc', and all other marketable
Securities received In exchange Pamphlets maps and
full information we'll as the bond. Themselves will bO
furnished on application by JAY CooNr Co, PhllA-
dclpha New York aud Washington, and by most bank
and Bankers throughout tho county
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

CURES! 2 8SP PSsasT Vi" 81 F,@i ~; sss "
stTnIchr-i hair NJ rthrf ,HI without INJURY into NA
rnsrts or heavy massive Curb In every case OF hpnV
'orS'''"''' N'''''E l.. noLRROOK, U1brdgc, Mas.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

DIsHEARTENERs.- 1t is cheap and easy
to destroy. THERE'S not II joyful boy or
innocent girl, buoyaut with fine purposes
Of duty, in MI the streets full Of eager
and rosy faces, but a cynic can chill and
dishcartcn with single word. Despon-
dcncy comes readily enough to the most
sangline people. The cynic has only to
follow the hint with his bitter confrma-
ton, and they go home with u heavier
step and premature age. They will
themselves quickly enough give the hint
he wants to the cold wretch. Which OF
them has not failed to please where they
most wished to please? or Numbered
where they were most ambitious Of sue.
cess? found themselves awkward or
tedious, or incapable OF study, thought,
hcroism, and only hoped, by good
sense and fidelity, to do what they
could, and pass unbalanced? And this
wicked malefactOr mikes thcirlittlc hopes
less with satire and skcpticism, and slack.
cns the springs Of cndeavor. Yes, this
is easy but to help the young soul, add
energy, inspire hopes, and blow the coNls
into n useful flame to redeem defeat by
new thought, by firm action, that is not
casy-thlt is the work of divine men.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20
1NIIZI!I[I[il;!!v!!IIAIiA

BLISS, REESE \ COS Fluid Extract, the vnn-
dNrful rrnchv for Cancer, syphilis, scrnfiila,
Ulcers, Pulmonary C1mplnlnts salt Hheun,
aud all Chronic Blood Diseases, Is prepared iImm
the Genuine CundurnnEO Hnrk, irnm l1i Ees
nadOt scutcd by the assistance NJ the authorities NJ
that county I'is tho most FfsYfs pfumpImi rsFmiH
alternative and blood purifier known. Sold by all
Druggists, In pint bottles, having on them our name,
trade mark aud directions. Send Tor circular Oico
and Laboratory. No, "a Cedar ST., NY
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20
TAKEN EXTERNALLY CURES
THE PAIN KILLER

Is by universal consent allowed TO have won ior itself
reputation HnStpnsscd In the history nf medical prrnh-
fAOns It's instantaneous effect In tho entire rAdcl
ton aud cStiDcOn Of pAn In all iiA varied forms Incl
dental 10 the human family and the unsolicited written
and verbal testimony Of the masses In ia favor are il
own best ADVERTISEMENTS
The Ingredients which enter into the PAIN KILLER
being pufrS vegetable, render perfectly safe and II.
icAgnn. remedy taken INTERNALLY we'll al Tor external
application, when used according to directions The
slight stain upon linen from H. uso In external Appllra-
tOns ~ readily removed by washing In little alcohol
This medicine Justly celebrated for TIN cure of 80
many Of the Affections incident to the human family
hAS now been before the public
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

Mn. CHARLES W. IIAssLER, No. 7
Wall Street, New York, is the person
you should write to if you wish to buy
or sell any RaibOm Bonds.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20
r. UPT.'U r E

Relieved mud CURED by Dr.. Sherman pitrnt Appliance
and Compound, Oaicr co. broadway, \. Y. Send iOc
ilrb00k Win phnyorrarh krnc, case, bcfOr and
after cur" with iGny Wlnl B'cGhor- case. letters and
portrait; Beware Of travelling mp0tefs, who pretend
10 have been assistants Of On, SHERMAN.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

EoAAGN Tor Rrst-clAss Plangs. sent g itlL ~
SSOV, Agcnrr Address U. 5 Plan" w.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-20

$40 H1a goIH R fSos .E Rs.sn .t E.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-25
Debility and Emaciation

Both result from the lack of ability to convert
the food into nutriment. How necessary, then,
for those suffering from these alarming symp-
toms to Immediately resort to remedy that
will strengthen the stomach and digestive or
gans. For, as soon as this desirable object has
been accomplished the health improves, and
the patient resumes his usual personal appear
ance. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters have attain
ed worldwide popularity in such cases, and
have been proven the best and safest means of
removing constipation, toning the stomach,
giving energy to the liver, and relieving every
symptom of nervousness and depression of
spirits. Its cheering and beneficial effects are
highly spoken of by thousands, who owe to it
their restoration to health: No restorative in
the annals of medicine has attained the same
popularity in the short space of time it has been
before the public, OF has won the high endorse
ments accorded to this excellent tonic. Many
other preparations, purporting to be correctiyes
and restoratives, have been introduced, and
have persisted one by one, while the popularity
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters continues to in
crease, and is now recognized as standard
household medicine. The success which at
tends the use of the Bitters evinces at once its
virtues in all cases of debility and disease of
the stomach. Certificates, almost without
number, have been published, attesting its tru-
1y miraculous power in removing those painful
and fearful diseases, And at this time itseems
idle to do more than call attention to the great
remedy of the age, in order to awaken public
attention to its excellence. It is the only pre-.
paration of the kind that is reliable in all cases.
and it is therefore worthy of the consideration
of the afflicted. ss-, .,,.s1se 80.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-25
Ai7Card.

TOE. WELLS, Editors Of the Port Tobacco Times:
& My Dear Str There is to be found in the
columns of your most useful paper, the name of
the undersigned, as candidate for a seat in the
Orphans Court of our county, which was
placed there at the most earnest solicitation Of
many friends. In yielding to their requests
had no personal interest, apart from that sense
of gratitude which admonishes me of the many
obligations owed to my people for their FORM
er acts of kindness. For it is O circumstance,
known to your readers, that have enjoyed the
honor; and the Office, if administered with e.
economy, pays but little. But since the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Committee for Charles
county have, in their discretion, called a Com
vention for the purpose Of selecting suitable in
dividuals candidates to fill the various offices
of the county-witha view to produce harmo-
ny, and to enable the Convention to call to
their aid and reduce into their service the best
men for the attainment of SO desirable an end,
it is my purpose and desire that the Conyen-
ton should act free and untrammeled from
every personal consideration, and look, with
single eye, to the great good and general IN.
terest of the county. In this view desire that
my name should stand in the same attitude,
before the Convention, as all others whose
names have not been mentioned. l am there
fore in hopes the Convention will act lrrespec-
lively of the announcement which has Deen
made, and which is hereby Withdrawn TO that
end, and with q renewed pledge to stand Dy us
action. JOHN F. GARDINER.
August Is, l87l-1t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-25
To the Democratic & Conservative Voter
of Charles County.

To the Democratic & Conservative Voters
Of Charles County.
TRE Democratic and Conservative Voters of
l. Charles County are requested to assemble
at the usual places of voting in their respective
election districts, on
SATURDAY, tho 9th day Of September,
at o'clock p. M, to select ten delegates to
meet in County Convention, at the Court House,
at IL o'clock a. M, on
TUESDAY, the Hath day OF September,
to nominate candidates for the House of Dele
gates and County officers.
We respectfully but earnestly urge upon all
members of the party the propriety and neces-
sity of turning out in full force at the primary
meetings. The Committee further recommend
that each delegation be elected by ballot, and
that judges and clerks be elected, or tellers ap-
pointed, to receive and count the ballots the
polls to be opened not earlier than clock p.
m. and continued open until 6 o'clock.
BARNES COMPTON,
JNO. W. MITCHELL,
Elk. Com. for Charles County.
August 10, 1871-td.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-25
Sacred Concert and Festival
at Acc0keek,

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MD.
nN TUESDAY, the 10th instant, for the
" benefit of the Church, the ladies will fur
nish Refreshments, in the Grove, at Accokeek,
at p. M, to be followed by games of Croquet:
nice Supper, and a Concert of Sacred Music
to begin at 8 p. m. To aid in the Concert the
services of an Organist and Quartette Choir
from Grace Church and several performers from
st. Paul's Church, Alexandria, haye been kind
ly promised. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, it is also
hoped, will be present and aid.
The public are earnestly requested to show
their appreciation by full attendance.
August rs, 1871It.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-25

road is being delivered in Annapolis. Two
thousand tons have been ordered from the
Abbott Iron Works, two thousand from the
rolling mills at Allentown, Pennsylvania, and
the same quantity from Cardiff, in Wales.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG ROAD.
Surveys are being made at this time oppo-
site Pope's Creek, on the Virginia side, with
reference to connection with the Alexandra
and fredericksburg Road.
ENGINEERS.
The following are the resident engineers
experimenting the connection of the different
parts of the road: Of the Baltimore tunnel,
II. H. Carter; of the First Division B. N.
Bailey; of the track laying, Thos. Franklin ;
of the Fifth Division and Washington tunnel,
John A. Partridge; of the Long Bridge, G.
w. Domer. The latter gentleman superin-
tended the construction Of the Pan Handle
Bridge across the Monongahela at Pittsburg.
CORRECTION.
The Washington Star, of tile 18th, made a
grave mistake with reference to the Washing
ton tunnel, which was copied into several OF
the daily papers of this city. 1t is said that
the managing officers Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad had become dissatisfied with the en-
gineers in charge Of the tunnel, and had plac-
ed its construction under the charge OF Gen.
DuBarry. Gen. DuBarry is Vice President
of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, and
Vice President and Chief Engineer of the
Northern Central Railroad, and has general
superintendent of certain classes of work on
both roads. He has made no change in the
engineers at all, nor has there been any COM
plant.
THE ROUTE.
The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad will
pass through Anne Arundel, Prince Georges
and Charles counties. A large and fertile
section of Anne Arundel will be crossed by
the road, while what is known as the "Forest
of Prince Georges" the garden spot of Mary
land, will be cut in twain. The most pro-
ductive portion of Charles county will also be
tapped by the road, and the way trade thro'
these counties will alone be sufficient to pay
for its construction.
IMPORTANCE OF THE ROAD.
The importance of the road to the sections
through which it will pass is absolutely ines
timable. Its influence has already been felt
through Anne Arundel and Calvert, and the
people in both of those counties have opened
their eyes to the fact that railroad to Drum
Point is the only thing which will save them
from bankruptcy. The completion OF the
Baltimore and Potomac will be merely the
forerunner of a half dozen others, which will
enhance the value of property, develop its re-
sources and make that really fertile, but I'M
known region. Southern Maryland, to "blos-
som as a rose"