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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

Mr.. Seth Green, one of the most skilled oil
those now embarked in the cultivation of fish,
and who is the Superintendent Of State 6shs-
ries 10 New York, is now in this city, and has
laid before the Commissioners Of Virginia and
many gentlemen who take deep interest 10
the matter, the most conclusive proofs Of the
great success which has attended the efforts to
stock the northern streams with the best fish.
A remarkable illustration with regard to
shad in the Connecticut appears in the report
of the Fish Commissioners of Massachusetts
submitted to the Legislature last January
| After some account Of the processof hatching
shad, by which in the spring Of 1870 there
were asched and turned loose at Hadley Falls,
in the Connecticut river, 60, 000, 900 Of en-
bryos, the report describes the enormous take
in that river. For years the supply Of shad
lad been falling off from the curtailment OF
Matching grounds by the dams iu the river
and by the modern modes Of catching fish,
which are very destructive. In May, 10, the
enormous influx of shad was without prece-
dent. The report says:
"On Sunday. May Fl, vessels in Long Is
land Sound observed the unusual spectacle oil
vast shoals ofshad. The next day they struck
in at and about the mouth Of the river and
filled the nets At Lincoln, ten miles from
the mouth, and on the coast, $500 fish were
taken in one pound, 800 is usually large
catch,) and the total yield of the pounds fol
that day were $4,000. At Huddam Island, q
short distance up the river, 700 were taken al
one sweep of the seine, which is more than
one-third the yield Of similar seiue for the
whole Of the previous season. A seine foul
miles below Hartford took 900 the same day
10 Now, it. does not appear that on the
Hudson to the west or on the Merrimack, tt
the east, the run of shad was unusual. Or
the contrary, both those rivers report small
avesnge. Whence, then, this local phenome.
non? The Connecticut people caH them
Green's sbad.' attributing the Increase to the
artificial Matching by Seth Green At Hadley
Falls in 1867" 1T takes three aud four year.
for the shad to mature.)
This is very interesting and conclusive
piece Of testimony. By the process Of artii
cial Matching nearly ali the eggs are Matched
and the young fish matured. By the natural
Matching, with the distractions now in every
river, but very small proportion Of the egg.
deposited are patched, and q large part Of the
embryos when Matched perish 1t is eonjec'
tured not over ten per cent. are matured.-
Richmond Dispatch.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

For the spring meeting Of the American
Jockey Club to commence at jerome Park,
New York, on Saturday, the 10th Of June,
the following Prince Georges horses have
been entered For the Fordham Stakes. for
horses of all ages. Odeu Bowie's ch. filly My
Maryland, 4 years, by Brown Dick. dam
Fannie McAllister, 1913 pounds. For the Bel
mont Stakes, three year olds, Bowie & Halls
Oh. c., by Eugene, dam Cordelia Reed, by
Wagner; Bowie & Halls b, c. John Merry
man, by Eugene, dam La Lose. For the
Westchester Cup, sweepstake for all ages,
F. M. Halls CHI. C. Major, 4 years, by Eugene,
dam by Claude Melnotte. For the Jockey
Club Handicap. all ages, Oden Bowie's ch. f.
My Maryland, years, by Brown Dick, dam
Fanny McAllister. For the Ladies' Stakes, a
sweepstakes for FLIES three years old, Bowie
& Halls b. f. Belle Meade, by Jack Malone
dam Sally Woodward, by imported Albion
Bowie & Halls or. f., by Baltimore, dam gr
N. by Two Bitts.-Pr. Georgian.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

The Aartlsnd Inebriate Asylum Of Balti
more, ~ formkiy opened on Tuesdsy after.
noon last. and dedicated to the pbilsnthropie
purpose Of reforming, or rather curing unfor.
tunate men who have contracte1an appetite
for alcoholic drinks. The Anericdn says The
history Of the Institution and the motives
that prompted 70 its founding are fully sci
forth In The speech Of the Hon. J. Thomson
Mason, who was the orator Of tho occasion
The idea seems to have originated With the
late Or. g.. G: n: Roberts, Dr.. Dunbar and
Mr.. Mason some thirteen years since. A
charter was procured, and an Association or
ganized, with Judge Mason as it's President,
who was soon after succeeded by DR.. Roberts.
Although the forms of an organization were
kept up, it was some years before any sub
scriptions were made, or the enterprise put
into definite shape. Up to the time of hold
ing the great Fair 10 the Maryland Institute,
in 1869, about s II, 900 ha6 been subscribed.
The proceeds of the Fair amounted to some
thing like $4,000. With this sum ($22,-
000) beginning has been made. The splen-
did mansion Of the late DR.. Edmonson, on
Gilmore street, 10 the western suburbs Of the
city, has been leased for three years, Medi-
cal Superintendent appointed, and number
Of patients admitted. Dr.. A. C. Robinson is
President of the Board of Trustees, DR.. Gam.
BILE, Secrstary; Henry Kirk, Treasurer; and
Dr.. Cary Gamble, Medical Superintendent.
The following gentlemen compose the Exc
R. 8. Stewart; Mr.. Wyman, Mr.. John X.
Cox and Mr.. G. s. Griffith.
The grounds which surround the building
comprise some six OF. seven acres, are tasteful
ly laid ont and profusely ornamented with
shrubbery. II would be difficult to find a
more delightful spot in the vicinity of Balti-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

Ammtgrauon EnterPrase. e-.el
The Oregon and California Railroad is max
ing preparations upon rather . large scale to
bring immigration from Europe to settle up
its vast land grant, which covers some of the
most valuable territory Of our Pacific domain.
General Wilson, late. Commissioner Of the
General Land Office of the United States, is
chief manager for the company in this bust
ness. The immigrants will be brought direct
from Germany in ocean steamers, via Pana-
ma, and transported without detention direct
to the railroad lands. The bonds with the
proceeds Of which the road is being built were
negotiated in Germany, and the lands are
pledged for their security aid redemption
Thus an effective German interest was secur.
ed favorable to the success of the enterprise
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

SThs unsnimity with which our stric
sssss upos the imposition and extorti9n prac
Md b. ltbs fsberm.a upon. our people, ba'
ssasbea The popular heart almost surpa,se.
SSDf and shows that the people are at las
about 70 swaks to the full realization Of. tbs
sajaa discrimination they have been subject.
= % y he past. During the present weel
sso6sodstiou after communication, congratu.
sI1sos ssass eoosratulation from all classes o.
~ 80 have poured 10 upon us. With
S1sqe. becopios sense Of modesty, aqd
~ = eosks. With great pleasure, We bavs
's1isi.sd theis tokens Of thgsspprobation o.
~ 3espts. Ne entered tie: arena in behalf
49, beopls and With intent to direct thei,
alcsp attention to the injustice. practiced
9eea them, By those who 70 loudly profess
shsmeglvss their friends. Their attention ha.
- hsea directed 70 this crying evil, and ".
lsaete b che ssxt season our people viii
'AaSe Sodsidsrsd, and INSURED some plan By
xht.4 q lssie sseetsin degree 81. protection
GS'tSssc1rsd them. II the msantime v.
.Pseposs not p 1t the subject sleep, but from
AsaS . time, 70 odei such further suggestions
OF Sonnshh q may tend to ! full and
tkoesash understanding Of the whole subjecl
sltalr., n IN doing this We again treuct
snsshaa upon he esclnsise rights and phi
vopess Il The piscatory Hotspurs to whom ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

D~A statement of the colored population
returned at the Census Bureau, makes the
aggregate number in all the States and Ter.
iitories about 4, 1857 900. being gain of s.st
per cent. over 1860. The Southern State.
stand in the following order in respect to tht
number Of the colored population: Georgia
Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carroll
ma, North Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee
Kentucky, Texas, Maryland, Arkansas, Mis-
souri, and FLORIDA.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

D%Ths National Democratic Resident
Committee held meeting At the Capitol on
Saturday, Hon. Samuel ]. Randall, the Chair
man, presiding. and discussed the programme
for, the circulation Of political documents. &c.
The COMMITTEES were Of the opinion that the
Democratic; members Of the Ku-Klux Com
mittee ought to oppose the plan Of the Re-
publicans to sit in Washington and hear evil
-dence, but urge them to 60 South and take
testimony in the very sections where the ku-
Klux are alleged to roam.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
Real Estate Agency.

THOs. CROFT, late of Lincolnshire, Eng
i land, would notify the people Of Charles
County that he win act as Agent in offering
Real Estate to English purchasers. His facili-
ties are such that he believes he can dispose of
many farms in this county to such purchasers.
Persons having farms for sale would do well to
furnish him with description of their farms,
terms, &c. Farms will be advertised in Eng
lish papers, which will be kept on file by him.
Address him at Port Tobacco, Md.
loft
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
rhe Tobacco Crop.

The late rains have considerably revived
the apparently destroyed tobacco plants
Plants that were greatly and almost totally
injured BY the tobacco fly. together with the
dry weather, have taken "a fresh start, and
some hopes are entertained of good CROP.
at least an average one-by many planters in
this sector. Nd. Republican.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
AGRICULTURE AND LABOR.

In pursuance of the "Address to t. People
i Of Maryland" issued BY 60 - Con-
vention, held in the City q <eiea the
18th of December last the Convention will
meet again in the City of Baltimore on
Thursday, June LIST, 10 O'Clock .. m, ae
Raine's Hall,
corner of Baltimore Street and Post Office Az
enue, for the purpose Of reeeieing seposts AND
pe.fecting organization. The Delegates from
the different Counties are earnestly requested
to be punctual in attendance.
= ODEN BOWIE, President.
MAY IL, l87l-td -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
SCHOOL NOTICE.

are informed that McGufey's
/ Readers will be given in exchange for other
Readers, (old and new,) that may be in the
Public Schools, and, in order to facilitate the
exchange, Schools may be closed from Friday
before Whit-Sunday till the following Monday
inclusive. The Books are now on hand and
can be obtained at Mr.. BoswelPs. 80
By order of School Board,
GEORGE N. LLOYD,
May 10, lS7l-2t ~ Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

b@Ths trsnsplantation Of, 6sh from the
Potomac to the Scbuylkill continues. One o!
the most extensive and thus far most success
ful steps was that taken by the Reading peo-
(pls, who brought, on Saturday, 294 black
tbass FROM Wiliiansport, aud placed them 10
tbs Sehuylkill and its beautiful tributaries,
the Tulpehoceon, Aanatawny and. Maiden
resk. The fsh were all large apd 6ne speci-
linens, aud nope seem to have died on the way
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
st. JeAp's College.

At . meeting of the Board of Visitors and
Governors of st. Johns College, held at An
napolis on Tuesday, 9th inst, and which was
largely attended, the following named gentle
men were elected to Gil the vacancies in the
Board, viz: Hon. Richard ]. Bowie, Of Mont
gomery county; Hon. Richard H. Marshall,
Of Frederick Hon. T. J. McKaig, of Allesa-
ny; John T. Matthias. Esq, Of Carroll Johns
Hopkins and Thomas Winans, Esqs., Of Bal
timore. These appointments, says the Anne
Arundel Advertiser, appear to US as eminent
~ wise and proper. Besides the general pro-
priety Of the election Of Mr.. Hopkins, there
was deemed peculiar fitness in bis selection
in the fact that he is . native of Anne Arun-
del, aud has always manifested great interest
in the prosperity Of St. Johns.
In view of the fact that the Board Of Tus-
tees are now employed in maturing . plan
for the establishment of Professorship of
mining and Metallurgy," which will en-
brace Mineralogy and Geology, and perhaps
Mechanics generally, it is hoped that Mr..
Winans, who is 80 much interested and well
informed in such subjects, may be. induced to
give to the College the benefit Of bis great ex-
perience and knowledge.
In view of the great advantages that might
result to the material interests of the State by
the development Of knowledge through St.
Tohn's Cnlleoe nrion these imnortant and
practical subjects, the selection of Messrs.
Winans, McKaig and Matthias, who are prac-
| teal and we'll informed in such matters, il
deemed especially proper and judicious.
OF the wisdom and propriety Of tho selec.
ton of Judges Bowie and Marshall we need
not speak, as they are too we'll known and
highly respected throughout the State to re.
quire any endorsement from us.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

Al : uasting o. the Methodist Preach
- Aasihtios of New York . few days ago,
n. Cily sassrtsd that the power Of .
0eassll coetssspcs 4evsr . Bishop Of that
OIspi , alsolute; that Conference can not
yDst . Bishop out Of his place, but can
ssslhh ~ ot6os altossthsr. = We suppose
- declaration Is taken with reference to the
- 0ssSsal Ooufsrspcs, 4 which the atair.
sftAs NV Fovk Book Concern sse 70 10 ID.
,siAtpssd. It d questionable whether = ma
jsslty ef tbs membtss Of the Methodist Church
viii endorse Dr.. curry's views, =,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
NOTICE.-CAUTION.

DUY SAFE COAL OIL.-The accidents from
ID use of coal oil have induced us to offer for
sale, to our friends and the publicse COAL
OIL, guaranteed to be entirely free from dan
ger, racked especially for family use in one,
two, three, five and ten gallon sealed patent
cans, cased in wood. We also offer for sale the
Argana Oil Burner, which can be attached to
any lamp now in use.
DYER, HILL l. CO.,
Grocers and Tobacco Commission Merchants,
may 19-1y 4 Light street, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

n&E The following remarks from the Odl-
cert Journal are well-timed and worthy of
consideration by the Democratic party in
Maryland:
Pursuant to call of the State Central
Committee, Democratic Convention will
meet 10 Baltimore city, on the 10th July, to
nominate candidate for Governor. Consid-
ering the large Democratic majority in the
State, we presume that a nomination will be
equivalent to an election. Hence the greater
reason in connection with the further fact that
the next Governor will be elected. for term
Of four years, why the merits of those gentle
men whose names will likely be presented to
that body, should be we'll considered. Al
though our ship of State has weathered some
heavy storms, yet it will nerd for pilot chief
magistrate possessing great capability, hon.
esty and 6rmness. As one of the Board Of
Public Works he should thoroughly UNDER
stand our system of Internal Improvements.
Being now possessed with the veto power,
aud thus exercising controlling influence
over legislation, he should be well acquainted
with the true principles of government, and
the wants Of the people. As dispenser OF
executive clemency, and the patronage Of
office, he should be we'll conversant with hui
man nature. As our State ruler, swearing to
see that the laws are faithfully executed, he
should be possessed Of courage and rectitude.
The office is by 20 means . sinecure. We
are however gratifed to know that there are
now in. our Democratic ranks many men who
are well qualified to discharge faithfully it's
responsible and arduous duties. But will the
nomination be rendered to one of that num-
ber7 That is the question now for Demo-
Gratis to consider. If the nomination shall
seek the man, and the man not seek the nom
ination, then we shall have no apprehensions
as to the result. Unfortunately this rule is
too often disregarded. Its observance would
give vigorous and healthy action to the en-
tire machinery of our State Government. If,
however, wire-workers, cliques, and comb
nations, shall control the action of our State
Convention, we will be less likely to secure
the services of Governor for the next four
years, who shall come up to the measure Of
the old Jeffersonian standard Of qualification:
Much therefore depends upon the State Con-
vention. The people can control the repre-
sentation in that body, and should promptly
attend the primary meetings.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

- A06ropOlSs Expfaincd.
We have received from hessEs. Devlin &
c., he we'll known. clothiers Of New York,
. vsry valuable little volume. constituting
oas Of o. bsst guide books Of New York city
syss pablished. It is handsomely illustrated
WITH pictures and q map Of the city, and con-
taips Al hs Information necessary to enable
sssnn1prs ~ end every thing in that great
sll9ysllnssks finding or seeing. Persons visit
laes11sa fsrk win Be politely presented with
. sspy sssssnltonsly BY calling on Messrs.
DestS D O., e either Of their stores Broad
~ sosnsr Grand street; or Broadway, COR
q warren ssIsst. =. 80 - -, /,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

We have received from the publisher Of
WSo9s H3sseho,d Magazene one Of these con-
vsnient and useful little Magni6ers. It is
sssfuf in detecting counterfeit money, and in
szsminins the texture and ibre Of cloth, pa
~. &s.. and 10 sxamining minute objects Of
saY knd. The Magni6er, lprice 81. 5o). and
- Msslsine 2 year, lprice $1,000, will be
nsilsd "a any person BY the publishers Of the
1asliine. on reosip. Of @l.bo. Address s
q Weod 4 Co., Nswburgh, Ny: = -.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
MARRIED,

In the village of Newport, on the l4th inst,
by the Rev. L. G. MARTIN, Mr.. GEORGE B.
SHANNON and Miss JANE F. D. CORY, all
of this county.
On the 18th instant, at Trinity NJ. E. Church
South, Baltimore, by the Rev. SAMUEL ROGERS,
D. ELDRIDGE MONROE and OUISA, daugh-
ter of E. J. CHURCH, ESQ.,, all of that city. No
cards.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
Lost.

DETWEEN the Store at Harris Lot and the
Is turn If the Road to Aliens Fresh, a small
LATIN BOOK with black cover. The UNI
dersigned will leave at Mr.. Perry's and Mr..
Higges' Stores a suitable return to the person
who will have found it and left it at either of
the specified places. G: V1C1NANZA.
May l9, 197l-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
DIVINE SERVICE.

The Rev JOSEPH MErTAM will preach at Good
Hope Baptist Church on the 2lst inst, at 3 o.
clock p. m. The services will be continued for
one week. The public are respectfully invited.
By Divine Permission Bishop Pinkney will
oficiate at Nanjemoy Church, the Goth and 2lst
of May, and administer the Apostolic Rite OF
Confirmation. Saturday and Sunday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
Death Of SIR John Frederick William
HeraGhel, Astronomer.


Sir John Frederick William Herschel, the
eminent astronomer, died on the 18th instant
in bis 8lst year. He was born at Slough
England, in 1870, and was the only son Of
Sir William Herschel. He graduated at St.
Johns College, Cambridge, and in 1918 be-
came Senior Wrangler and Smiths prizeman
His whole life was devoted to science. In
1926 he made his first astronomical observa.
vations. He published in 1880 the measure
meuts Of 1885 stars, and during the next ten
years issued various treatises, and made bis
celebrated journey to the Cape Of Good Hope
He devoted four years there to the observa.
ton Of tie celestial phenomena of the south.
ern hemisphere. In 1847 the results of his
observations were published. In 1912 he
was elected Lord Rector of Marischal College
Aberdeen, and in 1850 published his well
known "Outines Of. Astronomy" In 1856
he was appointed Master of the Mint, which
Office he resigned in 1855. The past fifteen
years of bis life were spent 10 retirement, bu,
he retained to the last bis interest 10 scientific
research.
M The new government for the District
now Territory, of Columbia, was inaugurated
on Monday last. Mr.. William Stickney was
elected President of the Council, and Mr.. c.
L. Hulse, Speaker of the House Of Delegates
Governor Cooke transmitted his FIRST message
to the Territorial Legislature on the same
day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

Cls0Aae Co~t,
Ths 1sy term Of our Circuit Court com.
oI51 odsy 1T, Hon. RoSsft Ford Ii
esaeneee. Alter The call Of Juri.s Judge
SsaaiSstsd m ssss sod impressive charge
4lAe6aed Jusy. tbs docksta (appearane,
81 esiall were then proceeded With. On
10y ths appeal docket was called and
Sspoesd o. On Wednesday Hon. George
- 0ik Judge appeared and took hi.
- eRd or Thursday sfull Bench was -
eseed ty e5s attendance Of Hon. Daniel r.
naeRudsr, Associate Justice. At this writing
~ sass Of Rsnssll ". Herbert, removed from,
.. Mays Is engaging the attention Of the
CSsss, and will probably occupy the whole Of
tD-day friday. The attendance on tho
oo1rt the present term ha. not been very
= o. l-f
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

FOR STATES ATTORNEY.
VOTERS of Charles County, am candi-
Y didate for the Office of States Attorney,
subject to the action of the Democratic and
Conservative Convention.
may left EUGENE DIGGES.r
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

The Contumaetous Correspondents.
The Senate, in Executive Session, on Tues
day, passed resolutions for the arrest and de-
tentiop Of the correspondents White and
Ramsdelf until they purge themselves of con-
tempt aud divulge from whom and how they
obtained the copy Of the Treaty Of Washing
ton, lately published without authority.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19
Newell Freight.

The FIRST load o. eocoons ever transported
over tho Pennsylvania Railroad passed thro'
Harrisburg . few days ago. destined for Paris,
They, were brought from japan to San Fran
cisco, and from thence shipped east. They
are 10 b used in the manufacture Of silk tex
.tr,.. - .Dsfsts z56~,.al.ar q, ~.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-05-19

:SAn adjpurued, meeting Of the Immi-
6see Aid Society will be held 10 the Court
HSYss tbis e,eoIos:r Ths meeting, il j. e1,
Issed will b addressed by . prominent gem
esnen from Primes Georges. soc zs,... i'll
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-08

RnopE IsfsNp EtreTio. The election
took place in Rhedn lslanl IN Nednes.
day. The rtesept republicans state off
eers with the exception # lieutenant gov
ernor wtra re=eleefal ly about 3 -in0 ma.
iarity Eetnrns fram MI Int one town
Bloel, islanl1 give llaaelfard repalli-
can, 9.7H..; s,eere, democrat. a.47s; seat.
terinr lni The question Of abolishing
trap fishing in the bay was made m issue
in the elniee for lifn,enan, governor. and
n belt from the republican candidate de.
feats an election. aud il now goes to the
Legislature. which is largely republican.