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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
History of the War In Europe.

The National Publishing Co. of Philadel-
phia, have just issued a very valuable history
of the late War between Germany and France,
from the pen of one of our most popular wri-
tiers, Mr.. JAMES D. McCABE, Jr.
In a large volume Of 800 octave pages, the
author tells wonderful story-all the strang-
er because of its truth. He tells of battles
which have shaken Europe to its centre, and
the consequences of which. even we of the
Western World must feel; of patriotism, he.
roism, military skill and craftsmanship, never
surpassed in history. The author writes with
the weight and force Of truth, and the great
merits of his book are its reliability aud strict
i'm Partially.
The book is complete in every particular
1t describes the causes Of the war, and the
events which preceded it; the opening cam.
paign, and the first reverses of the French
The effect of these revcrses upon the Frenct
people; the frantic effort to rescne the beaten
army, aud the terrible disaster Of Sedan the
capture Of the Emperor Napoleon. and ar
entire army; the Revolution in Paris; the
rise and formation of the Republic: the figh,
of the Empress from Paris; the siege anc
surrender of Strasbourg and the frontier for
| tresses of France; the trumphal advances
the German armies to Paris; the efforts o
Bazne to escape from Metz, and the fna
surrender of his army; the investment and
siege Of Paris; the detailed history Of this
great siege; its plans sorties, battles, success
es and failures the course Of events in the
beleagured. city, given in the form of full
diary of the events of the siege the campaigns
on the Loire, and in other portions of France
the peace negotiations, the surrender of Paris
AID the treaty; the naval history of the war
| the diplomatic history on both the German
and French sides; the history of the forma.
ton of the great German Empire; the pro.
claiming of King William Emperor, and the
realization of German unity; the events o
the civil war and second siege of Paris, it!
terrible scenes of bloodshed and vandalism
with minuteness. graphicness and briliancy
which leaves nothing to be desired. No in.
teligent person can afford to be uniformed
as to these events which have left so deep ar
impression on the worlds history, aud few
will fail to read this splendid work or, bav
ing read ito endorse it as the Standard
American History of the War.
LII this age of sensational literature, we can
uot too highly commend this brilliant anc
thoughtful narrative to our readers. Thu
book is handsomely bound, and illustrated
with $50 maps, portraits, battle scenes, aut
views of the principal localities connected
with the war. No expense has been sparee
by the publishers to make it worthy of tn
support of the public, and we predict for i
an immense sale, especially as its low pric
brings it within the reach Of all. It is pub
lished in both English aud German, sold b,
subscription only, and the publishers wan
agents in every county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
Aovef, Judicial Decision.


ai.Ip eitase that came up before our Court,
during tho late June Term, the point was
raised whether the 'pssintif holding several
promissory notes Of the defendant, each for
less than OPS hundred dollars, but. all aggre-
gatiog. nors titan that amount, could legally
proceed Before Justice Of the Peace to en-
force their several payments. The Court de-
sided tdudge Bouic dissenting,) that, in an
actiop for recovery the several claims must
be aggregated, aud if the amount exceeds
500, Justices Of the Peace Aave no jufiseic-
ton. This decision unsettles the practice that
has prevailed here from time immemorial in
such Cases; and, we think. is not only coutra-
~ 70 law, both in letter and spirit, but will
6sve an injurious effect upon the business
transactions Of the community. Rockville
Sentinel 1so - IS r.. ?. :, $50
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

those to be helped by him, and the rejection
of so many that ought to be hel ped by some
body, is great drawback on the luxury of
doing good. Most thoughtful men of large
income appropriate a certain sum to cover
unwisely, and sometimes are governed by
mere whim or caprice in the distribution, for
| it is human to err even with the best inten-
tons but there is no possible way in which
the largest sum they can set apart for charity
could be made to cover all the cases of real
suffering that come before them. Every one
knows something of the anxiety and vexation
attendant on the care of property where it is
to be held securely in trust; we have only
just limited at the burden which even wise
distribution in charity imposes, to show that
on its most favored side the trusteeship is not
"a position to be so eagerly coveted"
Admitting, as we must, the truth of the as
sertion that "of those who engage in business
on their own account, only three out Of hun
bred escape failure, and only five out of hun
dred succeed in avoiding an entire collapse Of
their first effort" we are led to search for the
cause. We have not far to seek, for it lies in
the fact that the masses are ignorant OF the
great truths of political economy. The devel-
opmeut of the difficulties attending such igno.
rance is mainly through the credit system
based upon our present laws for the collection
of debts and an imperfect currency.
! So soon as, and not until, all laws for the
collection of debts unless represented by
mortgage on real or personal estate duly filed
or recorded) shall be repealed, and an issue Of
National Paper Money interchangeable with
Government bonds bearing fixed rate of in
terest) be made our only and perfect lega
tender, will business men be fully relieved
from the embarrassments above set FORTH
N. y Mercantile journal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

We regret to record the death, within the
past few days, of two of our oldest aud most
estimable citizens, Drs. Edward Miles and
john F. Price. Both of these gentlemen were
prominent physicians in their respective neigh
-borhoods, but for several years, owing to bad
health, had retired from active practice. On
Tuesday last DR.. Miles, who was largely up
wards Of 60 years, breathed his last, and on
Wednesday night Dr.. Price. of about the same
age, passed from earth. Both were highly
beloved and respected, and both leave behind
alarge circle Of borrowing relatives and friends.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
oLOyal" Lakin's Lies.
From the Washington Patriot, June

From the w Washington Patriot, June 70.
The swift witness, "Reverend" S. A. Lakin,
who recently ''swore like our army ip Elan
ders" before the investigating committee, was
the most marvellous specimen of Munchau-
sen that has yet been produced. Others of
the same tribe have baked, even with the
mileage and per diem dangling before their
anxious eyes. Kirk and Bergen and Holden
all halted little, when required to take GER
tain leaps, but Lakin did not hesitate 10 the
least, especially after informing the commit
tee that he had no intention Of resuming his
missionary" ~ labors in Alabama. He
swore that "thirty-three" indictments had been
found 10 the Federal Court, for violation of
the Civil Rights bill. Upon this point he was
positive. Yet, when the Judge Of that Court
was called, he showed that the Grand Jury
bad brought in. but one indictment 10 case,
which was yet to be tried. This is about the
proportion of truth that runs through all the
fabrications of these "loya" witnesses.
But Lakin is entitled to the merit of invent
ing new phase of Ku- Kluxism. After over
coming what he called his ''delcacy," he
swore with great emphasis that a child had
been exhibited to him and others, marked
with all the peculiarties which are attributed
to the Ku-Klux. That is to say, the head Of
the child was elongated, was ornamented with
two gristle horns, gracefully projecting on
either side, and other equipments, which Sen
ator Morton and various Radical leaders
who ought to be vel! informed-have repeat
eddy said described his Satanic Majesty. La
kin examined this infant Ku-Klux with much
care, but as the embryo rebel had already
closed his mortal career, he was deprived of "a
much-desired opportunity of gaining valuable
information for the "Government," concerning
his intentions and prospects in life. Unfor-
tunately for the cause of justice, the patriotic
Lakin neglected to secure this specimen of a
tribe about which, so much public interest had
been excited. Why he did not have him
bottled up" and sent to the President or
General Butler, is incomprehensble- for no
other reason, as vindication of the truth Of
history, and that future generations might
have some idea of what is called the Ku-Klux
of these unhappy times.
When Intercepted further, Lakin swore
bravely, that six other prodgies Of this sort
had appeared in as many counties, although
he himself had not had the good fortune to
encounter but the extinct youngster, who had
been born with his armor on, and had no ne
cessity for disguise. A colored specimen-it
appears both races are infected-had attract
ed bis notice, the shape of whose ''chin" in
dictated the incipient stage of ku-kluxism
though the horns were not then developed
This chap was alive. and we hope may be
produced before the committee and photo
graphed for public edi6cation. Badinage a
side, Lakin testified to the material facts stat.
ed, under the solemnity of an oath.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

Major Andrew jackson Doneson died sud-
denly on Monday evening, in Memphis, al
the age of q years. He was graduated Sec
ond 10 class Of eighteen at West Point in
1922, was Private Secretary Of Audrey Jack
sou during the two terms Of his Administra-
ton, and was afterward Minister Plenipoten-
tiary from the Republic Of Texas to Berlin
On bis return home be succeeded Frank Blair
ST., Is editor Of the Washington Union. and
was the candidate f,r Vice President on the
Fillmore ticket In 1850. During the past ten
years he has lived 10 retirement on his plan
tation near Australia, Mississippi.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

The July number of this magazine is al
hand; aud, as it commences new volume
the publisher very properly intimates that il
is very good time to subscribe. 1t is scarce.
ly necessary for US to repeat here the specia
features of the Eclectic which commend it te
all lovers of good literature. 1t is perfec
cyclopedia of current foreign thought, the las
volume alone containing more than hundred
articles on all those topics; political. scientific
literary, and social, which have claimed tht
attention of the world during the period which
it covers. Terms SIS per annum. E. R
Pelton, 1O8 Fulton street, New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
FOR ORPHANS COURT.
To the Voters of Charles County:

At the solicitation of many friends am q
candidate for your suffrage, at the coming cleo
ton, for seat in the Orphans Court OF your
county. In making this announcement can
only refer you to the history of my past Life
and to the probity of my official conduct as the
best security for the renewal of your confidence.
Should it be your pleasure to elect me, will
endear or to discharge the duties of the position
with correctness, economy and dispatch
Should the Democratic and Conservative party
hold Convention for the purpose of selecting
suitable individuals as candidates for the vari-
Gus Offices of the county "a line of policy
greatly approve of l pledge myself, not only
to abide its action, but to do all can to insure
its success. JOHN r. GAhDlNEh. =
June 80, 1e7l-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

Crop reports from Eastern and Central
Wisconsin, Eastern and Central Iowa, North
ern and Central Indiana and all parts of Hi
nois, indicate that the recent hurricane has
no perceptible ill-effects, and many dispatches
say tho prospects were never. better for the
growing crops. Reports from Western Wis
consin, the great wheat belt in Minnesota and
the section bordering on the Mississippi give,
however, bad accounts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
The Little Corporal.

The July number is a model. Mrs. Mil
ler's new story begins well, and will be read
with delight by all the boys and girls. The
poem "Pictures on the Slate" has full page
illustration by Lauderbach, which is exceed
ingly fine and suggestive. Under its new
management. this already popular juvenile
is gaining in beauty and excellence with each
number. Terms $3.50 year. John E.
Miller, Chicago, Ill.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
Primary Elections In Baltimore City.

Primary Elections I'm Baltimore City.
A primary election, to elect delegates to a
Convention to nominate candidates for Sheriff
and States Attorney, was held in the several
wards of Baltimore city on Tuesday last
The contest for the Sheriffalty was between
the friends of Col. George P. Kane and the
friends of Col. James R. Herbert. The first
named carried every ward 10. the city. For
States Attorney, A. Leo Knott, Esq, the
present incumbent, encountered but little op-
position, so that tho nominations of Colonel
Kane and Mr.. Knott are assured.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

: The Virginia Courtbf Appeals has express
"a an opinion upon ibtoxication as affecting
responsibility for crime. A man was tried
for murder in the 6rst degree. The counsel
hold that be could not, when under the inAu-
epce 81 liquor, form premeditated purpose.
The Court Of Appeals, to which the case was
taken, reviewed the whole doctrine of drunk
enness as affecting crime, and sustained the
view Of the counsel for the prisoner, that
drunkenness is proper subject to be taken
into consideration ID determining where man
is guilty Of nnurderein the first degree, the re-
qui.its Of which is wilfulness, deliberatjon and
preuedisationn.:" The court laid down the doc
trine that voluntary drunkenness was no ex-
cnse fol, crime, even, if insanity be produced,
or il insanity 30 the immediate result Of the
use Of liquor. IT, however, insanity be re-
motely the result of theuse of intoxicating IL
quors, then it Is an excuse for crime.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
Cadet Smith Won't Attend.

A correspondent of the New York San hav-
ing interviewed Cadet Smith at West Point
settles the question as to whether that young
man of African descent will or will not attend
the opening shop" there. The correspondent
puts the young ladies' minds at rest with re.
spect to "that horrid Smith by declaring be
will not attend any of the hops. Smith says
he did not go to West Point to fly around
with silly. giddy girls. Modest, as well as
discreet
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
Chastisinx tho Coreans.

A dispatch has been received at Washing
ton from Admiral Rogers, dated Corea, June
%, stating that the Coreans, not apologizing
for their treacherous attack upon United
States vessels, be landed and destroyed seve-
raj of their forts, having but three men kill
al. Tho C,reans have FIR some time past
been engaged in piracy, and recently commit
ted an outrageous attack upon an American
vessel. Lieut.. Hugh Mckee, reported killed,
MAS from Louisville.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
Change Of Mail Service.

The Department changed the schedule Of
our mail service from this place to Glymont
on Tuesday last, and hereafter the mail will
leave here at 7 o'clock, A. M. every day lex
cept Sunday, and return at IL ~, as bore
tofore. Our subscribers at Bryantown and
Offices on the same route will after this recsiv-
their papers Oh Saturday. .aa..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

= DDrThe London Gazette says that the ra-
ti6eations Of tho Treaty Of Washington were
exchanged on the 18th inst, and Commission
ers will shortly be named to carry the stipu-
lations into effect. All British subjects hav-
ing claims against the United States must
prefer them within six months from the first
meeting Of the Commission.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
nF Mr.. Albert Schumacher, one of

B@ Mr.. Albert Schumacher, one of the
leading shipping merchants of Baltimore,
President of the Board OF Trade. and Agent
for the North German Lloyd line Of steam
ships, died suddenly at his residence on Mon
day afternoon. For some months he has been
suffering from pneumonia, but was considered
convalescent He had taken ride to Druid
Hill Park in the morning, and during the day
had received many visitors, among others the
captain of the steamship Berlin, now lying in
port. in which vessel he thought Of making
voyage to Bremen, his native city, should
his health permit. About half-past three o.
clock be was taken with fainting fit while
sitting in chair, from which be did not re-
cover. An hour later he breathed his last
10 bis sudden demise Baltimore has lost one
of its most wealthy and enterprising mer-
chants, and most upright, honorable and use
full citizens.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That gem
IN eral meeting, for the cause Of Temperance,
will be held in the Grove, near Bryantown,
SATURDAY, p. M, July LIST, at 2o'clock.-
Speakers from Baltimore city and Charles coun-
ty have been invited and will be expected to
attend and address the meeting. All persons
are invited to be present.
By authority of the Union Temperance So
ciety. d. P. HAVlLAND, President.
RoB'T P. CLIFFORD, Secretary.
limo % lQ71-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30

neg We direct attention to the card of MIR.
Alexander Bowling. formerly of this county,
now connected with the new dry goods house
of Mr.. George McAlpin, 211 w. Baltimore
street, Baltimore. Mr. B. is polite and
gentemanly salesman. and the stock of goods
in the house embraces every grade in the line.
Our friends who may have occasion to pur-
chase dry goods in Baltimore city will do well
to remember the number of the store and call
there
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
TABIEADX.
NOTICE.

TAKEN up adrfft, on the Potomac river, .
l. CANOE, 20 feet long and 4 feet wide, with
a centre-board. She is painted lead color, with
a yellow stripe around the top. The owner
will be required to prove property and pay
charges before delivery,
G.. H. BRYANT,
Harris Lot P o., Charles Co., Nd.
June 80, l871-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
FESTIVAL
AND
TABLEAUx.

THERE 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 handsome DINNER provided
each day, and Refreshment Tables well supplied
with Ice Creams, Jellies, Cake and other deli
cacies. Ticket for Dinner, Seventy-fve Cents.
TABLEAUX.s
On Tuesday night there will be 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 ofreceiving 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, 1871-06-30
1n,..etson D,..elved.

The Court Of Appeals has affirmed the or
der Of the City Circuit Court Judge Pink
ney) passed in the case of David Mordecai,
Robert D. Morrison, John H. Warner and
William L. Stork vs.. the Baltimore and Poto-
mac Railroad Company, refusing to grant an
injunction to restrain the railroad company
from excavatiug Wilson street for the purpose
of building their tunnel through the city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
Earnn.for Sale.

OFFER my Farm at private Sale, it is known
IN the name Of PERSIMMON POINT, and
contains 2ob acres, more or lesss 1t is useless
to saw anything about the sell or buildings, AZ
those wishing to buy will examine for them
selves. Price moderate and terms made easy.
8 JOHN PEARSON.
June q ls7I-lma Newburg, Nd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30


J, nv From the Louth tEngland) Advertiser
Of April 18th, 1871, we read very interest
ing account of the presentation, on the Ali. Of
that month, by the citizens Of the village Of
Fulstow, to Mr.. j. Cooking, the English gem
deman who has recently purchased the "Re--
treat property near this place, and who has
proved himself to be a man Of foresight and
intelligence subscribing to the Times i'm
inedfately upon the adoption Of our county as
his home, thereby attesting bis interest 10 the
affairs and wellbeing Of the community
Tbs occasion Of the presentation was his leav-
ing Of the village where he had resided for
npwards Of fifty years, and the articles pre-
rented were . beautiful:siTver inkstandi valued
At E10 los. to Mr.. c., and silver cream jug,
a 17s. 3D.. to Mrs, Cooking. Me-. on
behalf Of, himself and wife, responded 10 ?
neat'and polished speech. The meeting con
sisted of upwards Of two hundred Pensioners,
and the intervals of speecbmaking were en-
livened with music. toasts, &c. Mr.. g.. we
leafn, VIII Ia q short time be joined here BY
his family. he is undoubtedly Of that class
ofimmiarants We most need here. 81 .qgos3 q
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

THE First Quarterly Meeting of Charles Cir
cult, NJ. E. Church South, will be held al
Newtown, On SATURDAY and SUNDAY, the
Oath and 25th Of June. Rev. A. w. WILSON,
Presiding Elder, ian able and eloquent Divine)
will be present. The official members will meet
on Saturday. The public are invited.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-30
A M.v. In tn. Right Direction.

Il 4 M0vs In the Right Direction.
We learn from the Washington Star, that
q company Of well know gentlemen, in view
Of the early oompletiA of a new line of rail-
way between Washington and Baltimore,
have organized an agricultural company, and
have entered into farming, fruit-growing and
bee raising upon large scale. They have
secured large tracts Of land in Howard and
Anne Arundel counties for their extensive
operations, and are daily transporting carloads
Of farming tools, seeds, mapures and provi-
siops to Jessup's Station. 1t is to be expect
ed that the enterprise, long experience and
well known energy of the gentlemen COM
prising this company will give a new impetus
to the agricultural interest Of Maryland. Hon.
John Il. Smith is President, and Major Chas.
z. Bishop, late Of the United States army, is
secretary aud managing agriculturist.