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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
The Wharton Case.
We copy the following from the Baltimore
A,,.>s,.Un If Tnasdov Loaf.

We copy the following from the Baltimore
american Of Tuesday last:
Scarcely day passes that does not bring
out some new fact or rumor with regard to
Mrs. Wharton's singular mania for admins.
teripg potions suspected of being poisonous.
The latest case is that Of Mrs. William E
Alcock, who resides at No. 267 North Eutaw
street, two doors from the house letely occu-
pied by Mrs. Wharton.
It seems that Mrs. Alcock had agreed to
accompany Mrs. Wharton in her contemplate
ed trip to Europe Something induced Mr..
Alcock to start sooner than at FIRST expected
Mrs. Wharton was very much disappointed,
aud urged Mrs. A. to induce her husband to
wait for her. Mrs. Alcock called upon Mrs.
w. the day she was to leave. Mrs. Wharton
urged her to stay to dinner. Mrs. A. excused
herself for want Of time. About the usual
dinner hour, after Mrs. A. had returned homo
a servant came from Mrs. Whartons with a
dish Of clam soup, which Mrs. Wharton had
sent her. Mrs. A. expressed her thanks and
remarked how nice it looked.
The servant said: "Mrs. A. don't think
Its nice, and wouldn't eat it If was you. :"
"Why," said Mrs. A., Il am very fond OF
it, and this looks SO nice"
The servant again expressed her want of
confidence 10 the soup, saying: "There might
be something put in it somebody might have
put something in it.; don't think it's good, "
&C., &c. Mrs. A., however, took the soup,
thinking strange all the while of the remarks
of the servant, and wondering what it could
mean. Her anxiety finally induced her to try
the soup, which she did, but very sparingly.
Immediately after partaking of the soup she
left the house. After getting on the steamer
she became quite sick, and continued to be
strangely affected during the voyage-the re-
marks of the servant about the soup continu-
ally haunting her memory. Her husband
and herself had promised Mrs. Wharton, who
was expected to take the next steamer for
Europe, to walt for her on their arrival in
England, but telegram from Baltimore sim
ply Informed them not to wait, giving no ex-
PLANTATION of the cause of her detention.
Lately letter from Mrs. Alcock reached
Baltimore, addressed to one of her friends,
written Immediately after her arrival 10 Eng
land, in which, not knowing anything of the
charges against Mrs. Wharton aud of her ar
rest, she refers to her sickness, attributiug it
to the soup Of which she had partaken, men,
tons the strange remarks of Mrs. Wharton's
servant, and says that the warnings given her
about the soup were in her mind all the time,
and had caused her infinite trouble and aux
iety. ...
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
sGTbe Washington Patriot says that tb,

- The Washington Patriot says that the
FIRST claim against the q. s.. presented to tie
British agent in Washington under the Treaty
Of Washington, is that Of James Crutchett, .
resident Of the District Of Columbia, involving
10 large amount Of money. His statement
shows that he ISIS British subject, and that
our Gov ernment, At the commencement Of the
late evil wal, seized his Mount Vernon Cane
Factory, near the railroad depot, for military
purposes, by which the machinery was rem
|deted useless and profitable business dss-
tfdyed, besides other injuries to bis property.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

The Democrats Of Anne Arundel, on Wed.
nssday last, mads ths folio sing nominations:
For Senator, Hon. Waliau H. TSek ; fol
House Of Delegates, Hon. Eli J. Renkle, p,ss:
sut Ssate Senator, Dr.. George Wells and Dr.
Joseph 8. Duvall; for States Attorney, Hon
Jatnes Revell, the present ineumbents fo'
Sheriff, Henry Chaiss !. bS Judges of the Or.
phans' Coust, James Hs.asr; Ssllmaa Wslrl
and Thomas s. Igtehart- 49,,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

Mrs. Matilda e. Green, relict Of The lAls
Nm. s. Green, Of Asaapelis, died IN that
city on The 2oth ult., aged "a years. Decsas-
Cd was nstive Of Prince Georges county and
. sister Of the late Gen. Thomas F. Bowie,
and was we'll known to most Of our public
men who have served in tho Legislature, OF
whose pursuits. Of business or pleasure, have
taksn them to Annapolis.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

The Boundary q Maryland and Virginia.
Hon. Daniel G. Dejarnette, of Caroline coun.
ty, was despatched some months ago to Lon.
don by Governor Walker to procure docu.
ments relative to the ancient boundary Of Vir'
ginia and Maryland only to be found in the
English State paper Office. Having satisfac'
torily accomplished his mission, Mr.. Dejar'
nette has just returned home. While abroad
Mr.. Dejaruette visited Ireland, and brought
With him thence . shamrock, which he pro-
poses to present to Gov. Walker.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

The Fredericksburg Star states that an en-
ginssring corps Of the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad, under the principal assistant, Israel
Smith, arrived ct that place on the 3D. inst
The Alexandria Sentinel learns that they have
completed survey from Quantico as far al
Potomac Run, and expected to reach AIexan-
dria about last Tuesday, and that the line sur
veyed runs parallel with the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Road.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
Four. Historic Estates.

The Charlottesville, Va, Astelligencer recalls
attention to the following interesting fact =
"Within three miles Of Charlottesville, and al
most at the four points of the compass. at one
time belonged TO men who will always occu-
py prominent places in American history,
Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson
Pen Park, where lived William Writ; Monrot
Hill, the property Of James Monroe, ane
Franklin, which at one time belonged to Ben
Jamin franklin"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
n.rth Carolina Election.

WortA CAF0nnA Ekoct.Oms
Returns from the North Carolina election
show that the call for Convention to change
the Constitution has been defeated. The
primo object Of the friends Of the proposed
change was to lop off some of the abuses per-
United under the Republican Constitution,
and not, a. has been alleged, to interfere with
the rights Of the negro. The statute which
authorised the vote expressly forbids any &C
ton in The proposed Convention upon subjects
embodied in the Thirteenth, Fourtecnth OF
Fifteenth Amendments, and also forbids inter
ference with the rights given to the negro.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

DOThe Princess Louise takes precedence
Of her husband. the Marquis of Lorne. in any
joint note sent by them, although she also
styles herself Warehouses of Lorne in addition
to her royal appellation. In response to an
address from the Gaelic Society of London
congratulating them upon their marriage, the
twain sent reply beginning, ''The Princess
Louise, Marchioness Of Lorne, and Marquis
of Lorne have to acknowledge with sincere
pleasure" &c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

Charleston, .. c., Municipal Election.
The official count shows that the NUM-
cipal election of the I'd inst, resulted in the
choice Of the Citizens candidate, Gen. John
A. Wagner, by a majority Of TIT votes, over
Gilbert Pillsbury, the present Republican
Mayor. The entire Citizens ticket is elected
by about the same majority. We hope this
result will prove the prelude to brighter days
in that unfortunate city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

NJ Henry w. Rogers, Esq, q we'll known
citizen Of Baltimore, on Saturday instituted a
suit against Mrs. Wharton for the recovery Of
SIS, 700, loaned that lady some months since,
on promisory note. One thousand dollars
has been paid on the note since Mrs. Whar-
tons arrest. The Philadelphia papers Of Sa-
turday publish despatch, dated from Wash
ington, charging Mrs. Wharton with having
attempted to poison the wife Of q well known
merchant of Baltimore. The lady referred to
ia now in Europe.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

~ The President on Tuesday received q
telegram from Hon. Charles Francis Adams,
announcing his acceptance of the appoint
ment, under the Treaty Ct Washington, to re-
present the United States In the Board of Ar
bitrs.iou which will meet in Geneva.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
4 Brother and Tive Sisters Drowned
Claspea In Each Others Arms.

4 Brother and Tive Sisters Drowned.
Claspea In Each Others Arms.
Mr.. Crittenden Haaock, who lived in Rich
land, La, was drowned, with his two sisters
in Beuff river, near Girard. Mr.. Hallock
was returning in a carriage from Mount Leb'
anon, where his sisters had been at school,
He had driven his mules on the fat at Girard
ferry, when the fat got loose and shot out To-
to the river. The carriage dropped into The
water behind and dragged the mules with it.
Mr.. Hallock got out and freed bis sisters also.
The water was deep, but grasping bis sisters
one with each hand, the brother undertook tc
save their lives. The effort was fruitless, and
the three persisted clasped in each others
arms, 10 which position their bodies were
found half an hour afterwards.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

of the College, and the magnificent idea our
fathers entertained faded away as dream
Is it not wonderful that SO bright concep-
ton should have been cherished at that dis
tapt day, in which the honor of the State was
SO deeply interested, while in the 10th centu-
ry, the spirit of so-called economy should
have counselled the abandonment of the work
and eliminated in the eclipse of the faint star
our fathers set in the armament, at that time
the only one? Annapolis is the very spot for
such College. Circumstances have develop
ed which make it the spot without rival
Here is the most magnificent Naval School in
the world-here are the Courts of Law with
its constellation of advocates. The State is
sending out of her limits more of her sons
than would gil College Of the largest dimen-
sions Thousands of dollars are thus lavished
on the Colleges of other States which would
sustaiu our own. The State is debtor to
the College, and yet she has left it to shift for
itself until recently. Is not this reproach !?
Ought not the people Of Maryland to review
the case? Ought they not to send us their
sons and place at our disposal the means to
endow it and make it a preeminent institu-
ton? All that it needs is a sense of stability
If the faith Of the State, which ought to be its
bond, were redeemed, St. Johns would send
her Pinkneys, Johnsons, Wirts, Keys and
Thomases to repay the State, for her most
liberal patronage, million fold. She, this
day, offers the cheapest education, Of its grade,
in this whole land. If the children of the
State were entrusted to her care, and money
contributed with anything like the munifceace
of our fathers. she could educate them more
cheaply STILL. do not hesitate to say that a
more thorough system of education cannot be
found in any College of the Union. as firm
" believe that more promising class has
never crossed the threshold of any College in
the land than the class Of II. Has the old
Maryland feeling died out? Is there no love
of the ancient commonwealth remaining 2
Has State pride vanished entirely? The State
should educate her sons. Have not the peo-
pie so promised? Look at our Public Schools.
They are doing a great work, here and in the
mighty West. But who of US does not per-
ceive that, until the cap-stone is placed on the
structure, it is incomplete. Public Schools,
without College, are an anomaly. If COL
legeis to be ipaugnrated for the State, then
where will you locate it, if not'a Annapolis
Our fathers were almost endowed with pro-
pl,etic vision when they located St. Johns al
Annapolis, for the choice is ratified by all
those peculiar circumstances which indicate
the spot, viz: beauty Of scenery, stirring re-
ii1I6iscences, and sister institution, which is
the foster child of the General Government
hnGG: II
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
q0HE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS
i Frs will meet at their room in the Court
House,
On TUESDAY, the 18th day Of August,
1871,
for the purpose of receiving PROPOSALS for
REP AIRING the COURT HOUSE. Speci6ca-
tons will be ready at that time and Contrac-
tors are requested to attend.
The several Road Supervisors are hereby no
meeting.
By order,
J. R. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
August a. 187l-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

Tie Excursion Oh the steamer Gsorgsasna,
10 Acquia. Cseek, 70 take place on Friday, the
rsth isst.. win. no doubt, prove most de-
kghtfuf aaais. We would advise oil who
would like 10 have good time in stripping
The light fantastic 70" to the sound Of most
sxcsllsnt music, TO- avail themselves Of this
opportunity. For particulars sec advertiss-
ment 10 another column. g44 90
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
DIVINE SERVICE.

ssThe Charles County Committee for Church
Extension, &c." will hold Divine Service al
Trinity Chapel, Old Fields, Wednesday, 23d
inst, at lO4 a. m. and 3 p. m.
Affinity Church, Newport, Thursday, 24tt
inst, at lO4 q. m. and p. m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
Kentucky Election.

Ae1tUCRy GH0SVnOue
The recent election 10 Kentucky resulted 10
the complete success Of the entire Democratic
State Ticket, including Governor and mem-
bers Of the Legislature. The election of Les
lie. for Governor, is. claimed by about 5000
majority. ........,..-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

Noble 8eneEheta0n.
The Trustees of the Louisville Medical COL
lege, louisville, Ky.) have created one of the
most liberal and noble bepefactions ever con-
ferred by public Institution upon any people.
The Trustees of this College have Instituted
one Beneficiary Scholarship for each Congress
ional Districtin the Southern and surrounding
States. By this means very many poor but
deserving young men will 30 enabled to obtain
. thorough medical education. Any one
wishing to take advantage of this Benefaction
which is worth to each student at least $500,
has only to write to DR.. E. s. Gaillard, Dean
Of the Faculty Of the Louisville Medical COL
lege, Louisville, KY, when be will receive a
college catalogue with full information in re-
gard to al that is necessary for him to do to
secure one Of these Scholarships. With pro-
per and welcome delicacy the names Of those
who have secured the Beneficiary Scholarships
will be known only to the Dean Of the Faculty
It b unnecessary to commend those who have
established these noble Beneficiary Schol.
arsAifs. Their act will bring them common.
dalton wherever it is known.
In accordance with theold Hippocratic oath
iorbidding physicians to charge the familie.
Of each other for services rendered the Faculty
Of this College will make no change for teach.
ing sons Of physicians, and, as no physician
charges clefgyman's family. the sons o
clsrgymen viii receive the same privilege
The next College session begins October I'd
1871. As the lectrure fees charged for eact
student who has not obtained Beneficiary
Scholarship, amount to $40, annually, th'
public can appreciate the muni6cencs Of thi
| beuefactiop. .,...,z
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

~ The Second Quarterly Meeting of Charles
Circuit will be held at Pisgah, on Saturday and
Sunday, the 18th and 18th of August. The
members of the Quarterly Conference will please
attend on Saturday. The public generally are
invited. 1. e. MARTIN; r. Y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
Monthly Publications.


The american Odd Fslow for August is
filled with excellent reading matter, including
a plumber of illustrated articles. Published
by the A. O. F. Association, No. SO Nassau
street, New York. So SO per year; 81 Is
per volume.
Ballou's Magazine.-Tbe September num-
Der of this spirited Magazine is issued, and
still retains its interest and originality. For
great variety we call it the best monthly iu
the country. It always has one sea story,
half dozen love and domestic tales, adyen-
lures of the most excitable kind, and long
list of illustrated articles. ST. so per year.
Themes & Talbot, 63 Congress street, Boston.
Woods Household Magazine, for August,
continues to demonstrate the wonderful sue
cess which has attended this periodical during
the past four years. Its motto seems to be
"How Much for How Little" for there is nc
other Magazine in the world which gives sc
much for so little money. We would advise
s: S. Wood q Co., Newburg, N. Y, who will
mail three months numbers of the Magazine
free to every person who shall furnish his ad.
dress.
The american Stock journal offers larger
premiums and greater variety than almos
any other Journal. Send for specimen
copy, illustrated show bill and premium list
Address N. P. Boyer & Co., publishers, Park
ersburg, Pa.
Sports and Games is the name of yer!
neat Magazine, published in that City OF No
!. tions, Boston, and devoted entirely to innocen
and healthy home amusements for boys ant
girls, and indeed for social parties Of old folks
1t gives excellent lessonsin Gymnastics, Swim
ming, Skating, &C.. Charming Plays and Tab
leaux, Magic Tricks, Queer Experiments, &c
The price is only rs cents year. A new
number of 48 pages appears every quarter
which can be had by addressing the publish
ers, Adams & Co., Bromfield street, Boston.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

Or DsaeA - On. Msaese~sry JsAns.
g This gentlsman died al bis residence n
Pince Georges county. on the 18th ult., 10
tho 18Th year Of bis age. The deceased was
It ono time connected with the Maryland Ag-
sicultnsal College.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

~ The great spot to be observed on the
sun. form striking object to be seen through
. telescope. The umbra is pear-shaped, and
ito length is estimated at many thousand
miles, or Eve times the diameter of the earth.
The spot can be seen without telescope
through dark colorsd glass, or when the
sun is nearly overcast.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
DsaeA eraa ora cstassA

DEATH e(ea GA CftisssN
MS. Charles Farrall, 40 old and highly re-
spscted citizen Of this village, died. on Monday
night last. The deceased served - soldier
IN the war Of 1872; aud n the tfns Of his
death had inst completed his SD ysss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
NOTICE.

THERE will be Picnic and Public Speak
i ing, on the Glymont road, near Palmoine,
on TUESDAY, August Is, 4(if fair, if not the
next fair day.. Dinner and refreshments will
be provided. JOHN. A. GRAY. :.
August IL, 1S7l-1t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

ID PHILIP WALL, Esq, is most respect
HI. fully recommended to the voters of
Charles county, subject to the nomination of
the Democratic Convention, for seat in the
House of Delegates. VoTERs.
aug lift
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

D~The Prince of Wales has been duly in
stalled "Grand Patron" Of Fro Masons in
Ireland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11

.yHHE Steamer GEORGIANNA will make an
L EXCURSION TRIP, from the Potomac
River Landings, to Acquia Creek, on
FRIDAY, August Is, 1871.
The steamer will be accompanied by Professor
Winters Fifth Regiment's) full Band from
Baltimore.
Tickets for the round trip 81 so, to be had
at the stores of J I. Lacey, w. Boswell Co.,
and W. w. Padgett, Port Tobacco; 7. A.
Smith, Cross Roads; J. T. Cotton, Aliens
Fresh, and Thomas A. Witty, Chapel Point
above day.
August IL, 187l-1t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
frSe imported 49,

Messrs. N. P. Boyer & Co., of Petersburg,
Pa, have imported three new varieties of Seed
Wheat, of which they offer to send samples
free to all who will send stamp to pay pos
tase. This firm distributed over 100000
sample packages of new seeds last spring,
nearly all of which gave universal satisfaction.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-11
GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE!
Goods Slight Injured by
Water. at the Late
Great Fire!
These Goods Were Purchased Greatly
Below Their Value.

Ladies' Linen Collars and Cuffs;
Ladies' and Gents Gloves
Hosiery and Half-Hose;
Linen for Toweling, all grades
Fringed Towels, every style;
Table Cloth Goods, pure Linen;
Fruit and Wine Cloths;
Table and Hand Napkins;
Russia Bath Towels
Gents aud Ladies' Handkerchiefs;
We have also full supply Of beautiful new
Calicoes, and fine and medium priced DRESS
GOODS, of the newest style.
We guarantee satisfaction in all cases, and
every article as represented.
ROBERT L. WOOD,
No. 62 King street, Alexandria, Va.
aug 4