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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
Sale OF an Immense Water Power In Free
derrick County.

Free
derrick County.
We copy from the Local column Of the
Baltimore Sun Of Friday last the following:
On Wednesday last there was sold at auc-
ton at Weverton, Frederick County, Md, the
at present unused extensive water power and
real estate Of the Henderson Steel aud File
Manufacturing C"mpany, and formerly the
property of the Weverton Manufacturing
Company. The estate borders on the north
Il lie of the Potomac river, three miles below
Harper's Ferry, and through It pass both the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Chesapeake
aud Ohio Canal. 1t consists of one hundred
aud fifty acres of land, with the walls If some
dilapidated factory buildings. The principal
improvement upon the property now is a
large and substantial stone dam across the
Potomac river, which cost the company more
than $4,000 to construct. aud which COM
mands the whule of the immense water pow
er afforded by said river.
The property was knocked down to Messrs.
A. G Chapman, of Charles county. and Wm.
A. Stewart, Of Baltimore, for $4,000. The
town Of Weverton WAS first established in 1848
by Mr.. Caspar w. Viewer, who was al origi-
l.al engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road The FIRST factory erected was for the
manufacture Of files. Subsequently large
cntton factory was erected BY the Potomac
Manufacturing Company, independent of the
Weverton Manufacturing Company, but it
was never put in operation. The Potomac
Manufacturing Company was composed prin-
cipally Of citizens Of Philadelphia. The We
verton Company had sold water rights to the
amount of about $4,000. The late Hon.
John g. Chapman, Of Charles county, form
erly member Of Congress, took an interest
in the company 10 1852, and became for a
time its President The water power just
sold is said to be double that at Harpers Fer
~. The sale was made by virtue of three
several DEGREES of the Circuit Court of Freder-
lex county, sitting in equity.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17

D@ Under the Act Of Assembly Of Janua-
~ session, 1870, chapter 1874. Mortgages or
Mortgage Bills of Sale are exempted from
taxation. The County Commissioners. 1t
their meeting 10 March. for the purpose of
noting changes and transfers in the assessable
property Of the county, will take the necessa.
ry steps to carry out the above Act. Asft is
impossible, 10 many cases, to distinguish from
the entries upon the tax books, mortgages
from other private securities, persons who are
entitled to the benefits of the law above re-
ferred to, would do we'll to attend on the days
named and look to their interests. See ad-
vertisement of Commissioners.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
In the Country.

III applied Whann's Raw Bone Super-Phos-
phate on my Tobacco. Side by side, it ID Supe-
rior to Peruvian Guano.''
ROBERT @. RIyEs, Dinwiddie Co., "a.
FUSED it alongside Peruvian in equal quan-
titles. on Tobacco Where Whann's was APP
piled the Tobacco is more than twice - large,
remaining green and vigorous during the pro-
tracted drouth."
W. P. ELAN, Petersburg, "a.
FUSED it on Io6hcco and never saw anything
to equal it."
R.W. LAWSON, Jacksonville, N. @.
"Used Whann Raw Bone Super-Phosphate
on Tobacco and consider it the best article ]
ever used
VIII. LEWIS, Dinssiddis Co., Vs.
tsUsed it ON Zobocro and Wheat. It 10 equal
to, if not better than any fertilizer ever
used" J. H. CLAY, Amelia Co., 70.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
Scholarships.

CTATE SCHOLARSHIP for Charles county
y in the following Institutions:
One, (male, Agricultural College,.
Three, (male,) st. Johns College, Annapo-
lis.
One, (female,) ST.. Nary's Female Institute,
St. Mary's county.
Persons wishing to avail themselves of these
Scholarships are requested to file applications
with the Secretary Of School Board on or be-
fore TUESDAY, 2sth day of February, 1871,
on which day the School Commissioners will
meet to make appointments. The Scholarship
for St. Mary's Female Seminary includes Board
as well as Tuition. Further information given
upon application to
GEORGE NJ. LLOYD, Sec'y,
School Board Charles Go.
Dec 10, 1see-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
A Significant Fact ON the Rum Question.

A Significant Fact ON the Rum Question.
Cecil county, last year, received revenue
Of $2,910 from ninety licensed whiskey sell
lers. And the whi~key sold by some Of these
licensed dealers caused two men to kill an
other man, and their trial and conviction cost
$4,000. to say nothing of other crimes. This
is simply viewing the question as a matter of
profit and loss, without taking the heinous
crime and the decentralization Of society into
the count. 1t is simple fact--a mere news
item-that carries its own argument and
points its own moral.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
CT. COLUMBIA LODGE,

PoRr ToBAcco, Feb. II, A. L., 5s7l.
A Regular Communication will be held on
TUESDAY Evening, February 2sth,
at Six O'Clock.
A full attendance is earnestly desired at this
meeting. Besides the consideration of. . pro-
posed amendment to the bylaws and the con-
ferring of degrees, other important matters
will be up claiming the attention ofevery mem-
Der.
Visiting brethren in good standing are fra
ternally invited.
BY order Of the W.sI.
EDwIN A Sn1rH Sec,y
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
DIVINE SERVICE.

Divine Service in Port Tobacco Perish
Quinquagesima Sunday-St. PauPs Chapel,
Piney, IL q. m. g.
wednesday, Feb. 22d-Ash Wednesday-St.
Pauls Chapel, Piney, IL a. m.
Friday, 24th-St. Matthias Day-Cnr'st
Church, Port Tobacco, l a. m:
Immediately after service the Ladies' Associ-
alton will meet at Mrs. VIM. Boswell's.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17


From our old friend j !. 4. Hunt. ESQ.,, We
learn that work is progressing favorably and
rapidly through his farm tuear the Prince
Georges line) under the care and superinten-
dence Of Mr.. Robert Coursey, gentleman
who exhibits great tact and energy in the
prosecution of his work. His hands work
from daybreak until dark, and in that section
there can no longer be entertained a reasona-
bic doubt that our long expected railroad is
indeed coming.
From another correspondent We learn that
Messrs. Hall s. Shea who have the contract
for the last three sections in Prince Georges.
nearest the line, have large force employed
and are getting on well with their work.
The FIRST 10 miles in this county has been
contracted for by Messrs. Lennon & Sons.
and the work is being prosecutedivigorously.
The two miles OF this contract nearest the
county line, under the charge Of Mr.. Cour'ey
have been already noticed. The two'next are
under the supervision Of Mr.. John Lennon.
and run through the lands of Messrs. Moore.
Sasscer, Beall and Hicks. Upon this section
the work is also being rapidly forced to com.
pletion. The remaining two sections (of two
miles each) are under the personal supervision
Of Messrs. w. and D. Lennon, and extend
to Chapman's gate, the southern terminus Of
Msssrs. Lemmon's contract. These gentle
men are all enterprising, energetic and indus
trious. and speedy completion Of thair part
ofthe contract may be confidently anticipated.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
ORDER OF RATIFICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County.
sitting a. a Court of Equity.
No. $50.

JOHN R. TURNER, Executor Of HARRIET B.
SWAMI,
HENRY A. BURCH. SUSAN R. BURCH, his
wife, and others
ORDERED, This 14th day Of February, 1871.
I by the authority of the Circuit Court Of
Charles County, sitting as a Court of Equity,
that the report Of the Auditor filed in this case
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown on or before the
tenth day of March next; provided copy
of this order be published in the Port Tobacco
Times for three successive weeks prior TO the
said tenth day of March next. ~
GEORGE A. HUNT, Clerk
ofC. C. for Charles County.
True copyATest:
GsoseE A. HuxrTi Clerk.
feb 17-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
1 ERS will meet at their room in the Court
House,
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, the 9Th, 9TH, 9Th and 9th
days Of March, 1871,
for the purpose of noting changes and transfers
in the assessable property Of the county for the
year 1871. Persons assessed ON mortgages of
any kind are respectfully requested to attend,
or they may not be benefited by the Act Of
Assembly, Chapter 1894, Session 1870.
By order,
J. R. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
Fab ~ 1e11,u
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
Death Of /. virgini. Aathorssl

Mrs. Martha Haines Butt Bennett died Of
pneumonia, in New York, on the 9th inst.-
The lady was better known as Martha Haines
Butt, the Virginia authoress, and was greatly
admired everywhere for her remarkable beau
t. of face aud form. She was an occasional
contributor to the periodical press Of the coun-
Try. Carleton published one Of her books =
few years since, the volume meeting with .
wide circulation and good success. Mrs.
Bennett waa native q. Norfolk, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
Tn. C.lored schools i'm Maryland.

The Colored Schools In Maryland.
The question having been frequently asked
whether 1.-The colored- schools IN the several
counties of Maryland are entitled to any por-
portion Of the Public School State tai, levied
for school purposes, we publish, for the in
formation Of ell interested, the following
opinion OF I. D. Jones, Attorney General for
the State, in response to inquiries made by
John W. Dougherty, Esq, Secretary to the
Board of School Commissioners Of Wicomico
county: .s, - G. 4, +; esss
81 baltimore, Nd, Feb. 4, 1871. af
JOHN w. DoUGHERTY. Esq,
Secretary Board School Commissioners
Wcomico County,
Dear SIR: In reply to your inquiry "wheth-
or the negro schools 10 the several Counties are
entitled to any portion of the Public School
tax, levied for school purposes" l. have to
state that by section Is of chapter Bill, Of the
Act of 1870, it was provided that 1.-The total
amount Of taxes paid for school purposes by
the colored people Of any county, or in the
city Of Baltimore, together with any donations
that may be made for the purpose, shall be
Get aside for maintaining the schools for col.
ored children" ! am Of opinion that this
provision includes both State and county
taxes, levied upon the property Of colored
people of any country. The mode Of ascer-
tanning the amount of such taxes IS pot speci-
fed in the law. The same section provides,
that the SCHOOLS shall be conducted under
the direction Of the Board of County School
Commissioner" to whom the money arising
from the school tax, both State aud county,
is to be paid. The County School Commits
sioners must, therefore, ascertain, by the best
means in their power, what portion OF the
State and county taxes for school purposes
has been paid BY the colored people Of the
county. suppose this may Be done by d
resort to the list Of taxables and the assess
ment thereon tor school purposes. :.
Very respectfully aud truly,
es- ISAAC d. JONES,
Attorney General for State Of Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17

NJ Argument was commenced 10 the Su-
preme Court of the United States on Monday
in the case Of Virginia Vi. West Virginia, in-
v"lving the jurisdiction Of each State over the
counties Of Berksly and Jefferson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17

n@Mr. A. T. Stewart, of New York, is
sending Eve thousand barrels Of nour 70 the
suffering people Of France. It will cost him
from 81 to So barrel. This is handsome
xift, and does credit to the giver.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
- >O--
ssTine Tries All Things -

and has proved that Dr.. Wistar's Balsam Of
Wild Cherry is the remedy par excellence for
the cure of coughs, colds, Group, whooping-
cough, bronchitis, asthma, phthysic, sore
throat, and influenza. 1t cures coughs and
colds instanteri 1t s..othes the irritated parts;
it heals the inflammation and even consump-
ton itself yields to it's magic influence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17

The Governor ha. appointed Charles
II. McRlair, TO b. Adptapt. General Of the
Maylana State Militia. vice 6sn. George \.
Bi6E, rssigeeds: |; .,sr 50 ia :
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17

~ Ou zCUUuuI OF Tns uexTn Cd Tuesday,
Of the sister of the wife Of Governor Bowie,
the Ball, which was to have taken place in
the Government mansion, at Annapolis, on
Thursday evening" has been postponed. 1t
il stated that about twelve hundred invita-
tons had been issued to ladies and gentlemen
in different sections of the State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17

~ Whann's Raw Bone Super Phosphate .
equally good on all crops. 1t is the best and
most successful fertilizer now in the market
Send for Pamphlets and Circulars.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17

The steamer Arrow will leave Giymont on
Monday, February Goth, at T. o'clock A.. NJ.
for passengers wishing to attend the Carnival.
Returning, leave Washington for Glynaont
Tuesday, February 21st, at $50 P. n. Fare.
sound trip, One Dollar: So
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-17
Public Sale of Land and Mil.

Feb. II, ls71-tm 49,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-03-17

The following is the resolution Of Con-
gross censuring Simon Cameron, passed
shortly after Cameron resigned his place in
Mr.. LinColn's Cabinet. 1t indicates 81
mons capacity to make something profit
able out Of San Domingo, and illustrates
his fitness to control the foreign policy Of
the United States:
ReS0lred, That Simon Cameron, late
Secretary of War, by investing Alexander
Cummings with the control OF large sums
of public money and authority to purchase
military supplies without restriction
without requiring from him any guaranty
for the faithful performance Of his du
ties, when tho services Of competent pub
lie officers were available, aud by invOlv'
ing the Government in a vast number o
contracts with persons not legitimately
engaged in the business pertaining to thu
subject matter OF such contracts, Is
pccinlly in the purchase OF arms for fu
ture delivery, has adopted policy highly
injurious to the public service, and dc
serves the censurc Of the House. n-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-03-17

We notice in Our exchanges many
handsome notices Of DR.. REEVES book
"The Health and Wealth Of Wheeling"
The New York World says off
1t deserves u larger circulation than
official sanitary reports are wont to secure
EVEN among those 10 whom the Ques-
tiOns OF which they treat have especial In.
terest, for its treatment Of the various
questions within its wide scope Is in Oll
cases intelligent, and in many quito Origl'
nally so. live are to judge from this
pamphlet (which is our only means Of
knowing HIM, DR.. Reeves must be ar
exceptionally active and clear.headed
public officer. He has certainly cOndOns'
cd within its narrow limits more that it Is
ofpractical importance to the people to
know of their unhealthlul surroundings
and OF their perniciOls customs, than peo'
pie in country towns, even country cities,
are usually made to know, Not the least
valuable and suggestive portion Of the
work is that which is devoted TO the dry
earth system Of Sewage, as being especial
" applicable TO all towns like Wheeling
where water closets arc impraCtiCable
and where manure has value.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-03-17
Butler and the Ku.KIux.

For some time past Gen. BUTLER Oh
Mass, has been engaged in the prepare
ton ola bill for the suppression oithe
Ku.Klux, and finally succeeded in OBJ
tanning for it the sanction ofthe Republi,
can caucus. The provisions Of the bill
have not been published, but are under
stood to be very severe and Butlerian'
BUTLER undertook to introduce the bill
On n call OF the States Wednesday, but
was headed off by objection from the
Democratic side and a decision Of the
Sneaker that the bill could only be intro.
duced alter a days notice. Right on the
heels of this Mr. PETERS, ofMaine, offer
ed a resolution designed to kill off But
LeR's bill IN advance. 1t was as follows:
R,1lced. That select committee OF
thirteen be appointed by the Speaker,
whose duty It shall be to inquire into the
condition of the late insurrcctionary
States, so far rs regards the execution OF
the laws and safety Of lives and property
of citizens OF the United States, ind report
the result of the investigation to the House
in December, with such recommendations
as they may deem expedient; and that
said committee he authorized TO employ
A clerk and stenographer, to sit during the
recess, send for persons and papers, take
testimony, and visit at their discretion,
through q sub committee, any portion OF
the Southern States during the recess, and
that the expenses Of said committee be
paid from the contingent fund OF the
House.
This resolution was adopted by u very
large majority, and the Speaker appoint
ed the following committee, PETERS and
BUTLER having given notice that they
would not serve: Messrs. BUTLER, OF
Massachusetts: SHELLABARGER, and
KELLEY, Of Pennsylvania; MAYNARD,
CoBuRw, BUCKLEY, STEVENSON, Bur-
DErT, Cox, BECK, ARCHER, WADDLE and
ROBINSON. Buffers defeat is considered
signal one, and he is greatly enraged
over it. He has written letter address
ed to the Republicans Of the House, dc.
cIining to serve on the committee, and
assigning his reasons.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-03-17

A MER1ToR1oUs CLAIM ALLOWED
Among the acts Of the last Congress was
one for the payment Of $1,000 10 Mrs.
MARY CLARK, of Shinnston. W. Va,
widow Of Lieut.. LEONARD CLARK, Of the
Third ". Va. Cavalry, who was killed
while charging the enemy ut Moorehcldr
in tho fall oil 1854. This sum was COM
pensation allowed Lieut.. CLARK for
twenty months service in rebel prisons.
He was captured shortly after the be-
ginning Of the war near Cheat Mountain
while scouting for Gen. REYNOLDS, under
circumstances peculiarly honorable to
him, giving himself up, although lie could
have escaped, to save the Life of q captured
comrade (Dr. FLETCHER, ofIndianapolis)
Though employed by Gen. REYNOLDS as
scout, he had not been enlisted, and
being well known 10 the Virginia author
tiles, was in great danger Of being exc
cuted. HIS Imprisonment was long, per
ilous and painful, and soon after his ex
change he entered the service as a pr
vAte, though qualified to command a regi
ment and deserving Of commission
The War Department could not pay thu
claim for compensation during imprison
ment because CLARK had not been en-
listed, but the officers Of the Treasury WIFI
examined the case declared It to be a pecu
llarly meritorious one, and recommended
that Congress grant relief. A bill for TIL
purpose was introduced by Mr. Human
in the House, in the winter of 1868, jus
before the close Of his term, but onl
passed shortly before the recent adjourn
ment, not because there was opposition
but for lack Of somebody to push il fol
ward.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-03-17

The Register says That later COnstt-.
tutional Convention has been held, and an
opportunity is thus afforded of cutting
down still further the ordinary expenses
of the State government, the rate Of tax
alton may be materially reduced" The
opportunity" here referred to is one that
is not likely to be improved. The chances
are that any convention that might assem-
bic would add ten dollars to our burdens
for every one they would take off For
example in the matter Of the Supreme
Court 1t is well understood to be the
intention Of those most jealous for con-
vention to have this court enlarged from
three judges to five, and to raise their
salaries to $4,000, figure thought to be
more compatible with the dignity Of the
highest court than the paltry salary Of
$4,000 now paid This would make
the salaries Of the court $2OOOOa year
instead of $4,000. A few such economies
as this would reduce taxes with aVen-
Ceance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-03-17
SPECIAL NOTICES,
BULLETS FOR EUROPE.

IL .
Lead Is wanted In Europe. Send over the mil
lions Of bottles Of new tangled hair c6lorers that
''reEnaIn over" and cant be sold here. They Rre
pretty much allead, and will never DO wanted in
this country, because all sane people who desire
to restore the tinge Of youth to their gray or
gTIExled locks use ~
Cristad oro's Excelsior Hair Dye.
The lcad.saturated and snlphursaturatcd nos.
trums have gone down, down, down, trhETE MEJ
blIoa1: while the EXCELSIOR DYE has gone
up with rapIdity that taxes to the utmost the
facilities for manufacturing it. 1t Is to-day the
MOST POPULAR hair DYE F.
in the world. and deserves to be, for the safest
and the best As dressing after the dyeing, use
CRTsTADoRo's HAIR Preventative.
mAfS'dAW q UI- ....-..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-03-17
Present Aspect of the San Domingo
OncRIIon.

The correspondent Of the Providence
journal tolsgaphs thataa few Of the
leaders in the movement for q long session
really want to takeup San Domingo, and
put il through by joint resolution. A few
days ago the President was opposed to
the plan, preEerring to send treaty to
the Senate, and not to call 1t together till
June; but he may have changed his mind
since the removal Of Mr.. Sumner. 1t is
probable that such o treaty will fail in the
Senate, and if that becomes clear, II Con-
gress Is in session q month hence, It may
come up in the shape Of joint resolution
Of annexation, but there is very little
hopes Of its passage in the House now.
If the whole subject goes over TO the De-
cember session It would have a oetteE
chance" y
Associated Press correspondence says
that influential parties waited upon the
President Wednesday, to see if the San
Domingo business could not be postponed
until next session. The delegation took
the ground that in the present condition
of public sentiment 1t would be extremely
unwise to push this measure, and that if
its success was to be effected, postpone.
ment would more readily assure it They
also made the statement that wise policy
would require that the report ofthe Com
mission be first given to the country, In
order that public opinion might be heard
before the same was made the subject Of
legislation of any kind. The President
appeared impressed by the views advanc.
eli, but intimated that it would be time
enough 10 discuss this phase Of the ques-
ton when the Commission returned.