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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
Unan.wer.ble Arguments.

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Established facts are silent arguments which
neither pen nor tongue can shake, and it 10 upon
established facts that the reputation Of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, as health-preserving
elixir, and wholesome and powerful remedy,
is based. When witnesses come forward in
crowds, year after year, and reiterate the same
statements in relation to the beneficial effects
of medicine upon themselves, disbelief in its
efficacy is literally impossible. The credentials
of this unequalled tonic and Alternative, extend
ing over period Of nearly twenty years, in
clude individuals of every class, and residents
of every cline, and refer to the most prevalent
among the complaints which aff1ict and harass
the human family. Either multitude ofpeo-
pie, strangers to each other, have annually been
seized with an insane and motiveless desire to
deceive the public, or Hostetter's Bitters, for
no less than fifth of q century, have been at
fording such relief to sufferers from indigestion,
fever and ague, biliousness, general debility,
and nervous disorders, as no other preparation
has ever impaired. To-day, sphile the eyes q
the reader upon these lines, tens Of thousands
of persons of both sexes are relying upon the
Bitters as a sure defence against the ailments
which the present season engenders, and their
confidence is not misplaced. The local potione
which interested dealers sometimes endeayor to
foist upon the sick in its stead, are everywhere
meeting the fate that is due to fraud and inn
posture, while the demand for the great vege-
table specific is constantly increasing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24

ny virtue Of the power contained In deed
/ Of trust, executed by Malcolm Horton, late
Of Prince Georges county, Md, deceased, dat.
ed the 18th day of September, 1858, duly re-
corded among the land records of said county,
in Liber G. S. NJ, No. 2, folio 448, ETC., the
undersigned, as Trustee, will offer ct public
sale, for the benefit of the party or parties en-
titled, upon the premises, =
On MONDAY, the eth day Of MARCH
next,
about IL o'clock, NJ, iii fair, if NOT, on the
next fair day, all the land conveyed and de-
scribed by said deed, comprising the farm late:
" occupied by said Horton, situated in the
lower part of said county, formerly part OF
the Marshall Estate. This land contains some
200 ACRES,
about from IS to 40 of which are arabic, the
remainder being uaostly in YOUNG WOOD. g
It is improved by comfortable Two Story
LOG DWELLING and KITCHEN, with CORN
HOUSE, STABLE, etc., and it also has upon it
a Steam GRlST and SAW MILL, now
in order, with new MILL HOUSE and She'd
ding over the Engine and Saw. It is not far
FROM the Potomac river, and is otherwise con-
TERMS.-Suficien cash will be required Ia
satisfy the claims for which it is sold and ex-
penses-say from 81 600 to 81, s0o-and upon
the remainder credit of one and two years
will be given, the purchaser giving his note
therefore, bearing interest from the date Of sale.
with approved security. a.ss.ssf
JOHN ". MITCHELL, Trustee.
Feb. II, 1s71-ts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
The war In Europe =

.
The event Of the past week in France is
the election Of N. Theirs BY the National
Assembly to the position Of '-chief Executive
Of the Rspablie." Immediately after the de-
claration Of the vote, the English, Austrian
and, Italian Ministers visited President Theirs
aud recognized the French Government. The
news was received 10 Berlin with some disap-
pointment. The North German Gazette re-
CARDS the slection Of 40 orleanist to the Pre-
sidency Is indicative Of . speedy renewal Of
anarchy in France aed preventive Of recon-
citation with Germany, the orleanists being
sworn enemies Of Germany. 10 Paris the
Of .ths elevation Of M. Theirs
was we'll received, as also the election of NJ
Grevy to5the Presidency Of the Assembly.
The negotiations for peace have been fairly
opened At Versailles. President Theirs and N.
Favre conducting the negotiations on the part
Of Francs. with Count Bismarck. President
Theirs. in a speech to the Assembly, Sunday,
stated that the terms Of peace would be cour-
agiously discussed. and oply II. consistent with
the honor Of France accepted.
: At last accounts the terms Of peace had not
transpired, but it is thought at Paris that =
treaty will be submitted to the French As
sembly on Saturday. {, $R
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
OBITUARY.

Died, on the 7tb instant, at ElnwoOd, her
late residence, in William and Mary PARISH
Charles county, Md, Mrs SARAH F.BLAKE,
relict of the late Major JANIS F. BLAKE.
We offer NO eulogy upon her life and charsc-
ter. Her life was eulogy eneughy = far - she'
was known. For long years q member Of the
Holy Catholic Church. A lady and a. christian
of the most delicate refinement of the highest
style, Of the NEST beastifsl and unblamable
consistency She was, ipdeed, one Of Gods
saints on earth. What, if she died suddenly
She was Of the number Of THOSE blessed SER
wants whose loins are giTded and their lamps
trimmed and urning, and who ever watch and
wait for their Lord" She fell into sweet
sleep and woke up amid the unutterable joys
and glories Of the Paradise Of God. When heE
mortal remains were CT mmittsd to the earth
the winter blast, which had prevailed for many
days, were hushed, sombIe clouds rolled aNayy,
and the sun, as if rejecting the Savionr's smile,
shined out in all his glory. The scene was
tranquil and bright as her life and her latter
end. The body Of christians wfthwhom she:
communed deeply deploTe her departure. And
the social circle and community i bsreavsJ.-
A large crowd Of sorrowing friends attended
her body to the grave, consoled BY The strong
assurance that her happy spirit hath entered
upon stthe rest which remains to the people Of
God" e@ss s4sszx 1T.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24

A New Number.

E -
The Phrenologicol Journal for March con-
tains-Noah Webster, the eminent lexicogra-
pher, with portrait; What can Do best
or the qualification for Phrenologist; Pso-
gress Of Religious Civilization, As illustrated
10 the improved condition Of the Race; Thos.
de Witt Tamadse, the eminent divine Brain
Waves-a new theory; the new king Of Spain,
with portrait; the late Gen. Prim, with por-
trait; our Domestic Props, or the servant
question; the Food supply Of Europe and
America, interesting facts; Japan, its present
condition Furnishing Criminals, q reform de-
handed How to Rise in the World, or where
in lies Greatpess-b,rth or culture; Iceland,
the Land of Fire and Ice ETC., etc. Price s.
a year. Sent to new subscribers on trial six
mouths ST. Address s. r. Wells, Publisher,
New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
Hines. Of Senator s.~n.r.

Senator Sumner is suffering from 40 attack
of illness that confines him to bis room. The
Washington Republican says: "Dr. Bliss pro-
uouuces Mr.. Summers disease to be angina
pectoris. The attack was very severe, and
his suffering on Saturday forenoon was io-
tense, his breathing being very oppressive,
and the doctor says it is not probable that
Mr.. Sumner will ever be himself again, men,
tally or physically. The attack il due large
" to bis anxiety and irritation growing ont
Of the San Domingo and other controversies
with the administr alton" III 81
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24

1t took the procession a long time to form,
but when the different divisions did get 10
line they moved off promptly, and for once
the show was worth the money. To describe
the various characters and costumes would be
impossible. The nursery books were exhaust
ed for subjects and right happily were most
of them expressed. The procession was head
ed by corps of Liliputian policemen, armed
sleigh trimmed with cotton in imitation OF
snow fakes, was favorite character. Jack
the Giant Killer was easily recognized from
the picture with which the holiday books have
made every child familiar. A miniature
model of the Capitol on wheels, supposed to
be moving in the direction Of St. Louis, was
an admirable hit. The excellent Mother
Hubbard was largely drawn on, and her i'm
mortal verse was illustrated in manner that
would have delighted the old lady's hear,
cauld she have taken a position some place
near the Avenue while the procession moved
along. The caricatures of few we'll known
individuals were exceedingly good. Horace
Greeley bowed serenely from the top of g
wagon, while General Butler sat 10 carriage
and was drawn along in the style great man
should be- Among the coarser bnresques
was wretched mule driven by boy. bear
! ing pacard on his ribs, "Wanted-Oats.-
Inquire within"
The largest division was that which repre-
scented the possible state Of affairs when Mrs
Woodruff is President of the United States
First there was a full brass band in night caps
yellow gowns and short white petticoats; then
came the Presidents body-guard. corps o
Amazonian infantry, with casks on their heads
from under which protruded enormous water
falls. These feminine warriors were armed
with broomsticks. There was also a guard
of Amazonian cavalry, followed by a battery
of artillery manned by female gunners. Their
came the fire companies in feminine costume
followed by steam boiler 10 the form of q
teapot, labelled "Claflin Coffee."
The Indian Commission was burlesqued, a:
was also the Commissioner of Patents, who
| was represented as administering nourishmen
to lusty infant through newly patented
sucking bottle.
The masquerade was incomparably the bes
feature of the Carnival, and compensated ir
some degree for the disappointment of th'
FIRST day. To give some idea of the crowd il
attendance, it may be mentioned that an ex
cursion ticket purchased at the Baltimore ant
Ohio ticket Office at o'clock Monday morn
| ing was numbered 1905.
Monday evening there was grand ball
and on Tuesday evening the citizens gave {
grand banquet to the members Of the Press.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
Another Fire.


On Tuesday. afternoon last the dwelling
houss Of James D. Carpenter, Esq, one Of
our we'll: known and most respected citizens,
and former Register of Wills for this county,
in lower Nanjemoy. WAS entirely consumed BY
6ss-eriginated, it b supposed, from . spark
falling upon the roof Most Of the. furniture
and household effects, including large and
valuable library, were destroyed The loss is
a severe one and falls heavily upon q worthy
and estimsble gentleman who Is bat little a.
bic 10 bear IL, aud We tender our heartfelt,
sympathiea for the misfortune which has &c
suddenly overtaken hin. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
The st. Domingo Expedition-Safe Arrival
Out Of the TennelAeo.


Out OF tho Tennessee.
The steamship North American, from Rio
Janerio, via St. Thomas, arrived at New York
on Monday, bringing news Of the safe arrival
out of United States steamer Tennessee, hav-
ing on board the St. Domingo Commission.
When the gunboat Nantasket, which carried
the news to St. Thomas. left St. Domingo, ar
rangements had been completed for taking
the vote Of the population on the question OF
annexation to the United States. The fol-
lowing dispatch has also been received, CIV
ing particulars Of the expedition. The news
was received with much satisfaction, and was
promptly bulletined; in Washington the in
telligence diffused great joy throughout the
city, and gave immense relief:
SAN DOMINGO CRY, Feb. 3.-The Com
mission arrived here from SANTANA bay yes
terday. Every one Of the party is 10 excel
lent health. Want of coaing facilities de-
tanned the ship six days at SANTANA. The
Commission found the Inhabitants of that
peninsula very generally in favor Of annexa-
ton. A full investigation was made into the
ownership Of the land around the harbor, and
showed that 10 United States official is in
volved in any private transaction there what
ever. Fabeus and associates and OSulIivan
have perpetual lease, at a nominal price, OF
nearly all the available water front for large
vessels around the harbor of SANTANA. There
is no valuable mineral in that section.
The Commission landed here this morning
and were formally received by Baez. Mr..
Wade explained the character and object OIL
the Commission. Baez and his Cabinet gave
a cordial welcome. Baez said that peace and
a stable government would follow a union
with the United States. The people were all
anxious for the union. Cabral had no Do
minicans with him. The commanders of the
forces be was supposed to command were
Haytiens, and Hayti was the real mover in
the whole matter. He had information that
an incurson was to be made while the Com
mission was here to influence them, and from
bis agents he had learned of the whole move
ment. He expressed hope that the Com
missioners would examine all classes. and
promised to extend every facility. Five OF
the party came across the island from Sama-
ma to this place. The Commission find thus
far no appearance of public disturbances or
discussions. The season is very healthy, and
the officers and crews of the United States
steamers Tennessee, Nantasket and Yantic,
now in this port, are all we'll. The Commits
sion will remain here week longer, and will
probably visit Aqua next week. The stories
of trouble there are untrue. The Commission
intend to start for home 10 about four weeks.
Tonight Baez agreed to give safe conduct to
Cabral or any of his officers to come here and
meet the Commission, and messengers will be
dispatched at once.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24

Death Of General J. Bankhead A1agruder.
General Magruder died at Houston, Texas,
on Saturday last. He had been unwell a
week previously. but his illness was not con-
sidered dangerous until within, two days Of
bis decease. The Baltimore Sun gives the
following brief historical sketch of this dis
tinguished and lamented soldier:
( General Eagruder was native of Virginia,
but was we'll known in this city, where bis
family at one time resided, having been him
self for q long time stationed at Fort McHenry.
During the Mexican war he was attached to
the column under General Scott, and, in COM
mand Of q battery of artillery, shared conspi-
eliminated 10 the capture of the City of Mex
was twice breveted-Major and Lieutenant
Colonel At the commencement of the civil
wal. Colonel Magruder was stationed, in com.
mand Of light battery, at Washington city
aud participated in the military escort of Pre-.
sident Lincoln on the day of his Inauguration
When Virginia seeded Col. Magruder ten.
dered his resignation. and was subsequently,
appointed general officer 10 the Confederate
army. He commanded in the affair at Bis
Bethel, and afterwards for considerable tim.
in Che neighborhood Of Yorktown. After thu
seven-days' battle around Richmond he wa.
transferred to the command of the military
department of Texas. At the close of the wa
he returned to Mexico with view of taking
service under the Inflated Emperor Maximil
|liau. Subsequently returning to this country
his exnlriances while ID exile furnished. hin
the materials for highly interesting lecture
which be delivered in this and other Cities
General Magruder was noted for bis brillan
social qualities. and enjoyed large measure
Of social popularity. 49,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
i Frs will meet at their room in the Court
House,
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, the 9Th, 18th, sth 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 1874, Session 1870.
J. R. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
Feb. II, 1871-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
Fishing ON the Potomac River.
TCoMMUNICATED.1

CCoMMUNICATED.
Mr.. Editor:-In your issue of the 10th in-
slant / noticed a communication under the
head Of "Fishing on the Potomac River" in
which the writer, after avowing himself thor
oughly conversant with the subject, endeavors
to make it appear that fishing with silluets is
destructive to the spawn Of 6sh. AlthO6gh
confess myself unacquainted with the exact
movements Of fish under the water, would
like to know how these obnoxious gillnets
reach the spawn if, as he says, the fish resort
to out -of-the-way places-among logs, sticks,
c.,-the fabric Of which the nets are COM
posed preventing their being 6shed in such
places. The great benefit Of the seine-haul-
ing to the public, as set forth by your cores
pondent, is, that he catches the good quality
OF fish when not 6sbed out by gilnets. 1t
appears from this reasoning.it would be well
for all fishermen to engage 10 gilling, and
thereby supply the public with the best hsh'
and leave the Inferior ones alone. After ad-
uniting the law for the protection Of fisher
men Oh the Potomac was Intended to be equal
to all who chose to engage in it, be goes on
to say, and therefore prescribed designated
mode, that is to say. they should lay out from,
and haul to, shore. Now it is well known
fact, that not one-fourth of those who engage
iu fishing own land ON the river, or are able
to rent large outfits; they, therefore, according
to Consumers" argument, must be excluded
from the benefits Of the law. He ascribes the
scarcity and high price of fish to the cause of
gillog, (which is by no means the case,) SEEM
ing to forget the increase of consumers, and
the many facilities for transporting fish long
distances from the places where they are
caught. a
do not wish it understood, from the above
remarks, that am 10 favor of a general sys-
tenn of gilling on the Potomac; on the contra
ry, l have always thought non-residents
should be prevented. But do maintain that
every resident Of Maryland ought to be enti-
tied to fish in any manner he pleasss, provid-
ed he pays taxes according to his outfit. As
for the declaration that it is q plundering
piratical system, it is as false as it is unjust
aud must have emanated from an over bear.
ing and sordid nature. There are, perhaps
as many high-minded, honorable men engag'
ed in gilling as there are in hauling the seine
their only offence being their poverty. L.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24

DrTbs Vireinis Railroad War still con-
sinus. and the ff.alt. i yes:in doubt. On
Monday the House Of Delegates passed. By a.
vote Of 60 to ls. after considerable 6llibusters
ing, the bill Incorporating the Washington
and Riohmood Railway Company which
wseld have given .be Psuusylvania Central >
through connection 10 Richmond and the
ether soushs,u soals ~ that point. On Tues
day the bill Was: takn Up IN the Senate and
dsfatsd By vcas q - ysss 10 - inays--
On Wednesday H. vDas Of The previous day
Vas ,seonssaeied- IN to u. THIS ~ mat
ter stands atlsss accounts and Il II more than
probable 1thst the measure viii 10 carried
through notwithstanding the signal defeat
which overlook it on Tuesday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
n. Asaiaisnai tension nan.

Ne psbli4f below thSE FIRST two sections,
eontaipios the material portions, Of the re-
cent Act of Congress granting Pensions to
Soldiers and Widows Of Soldiers Of the War
Of 1872, which was approved February IA,
1871: (
Be It enacted, &c.. That the Secretary OF
the Intsrior bs,ssnd he 10 hereby authorized
aud directed to place on the pension roll the
names Of the surviving officers and enlisted
and drafted mep, including militia and volun-
teeS, of the military aud naval service Of the
United States, who served sixty days in the
war with Great Britain Of 1872, and were
honorably discharged, and TO such other off,
Gers and soldiers as may have been PERSONAL
y named 10 any resolution of Congress for
any specific service in said war, although their
term Of service may have been less than sixty
days, and who at 40 time, during the late re-.
bellioo against the authority Of the United
States, adhered to the cause Of the enemies of
the government, giving them aid and COM
fort, or exercised the functions of any Office
whatever under any authority or pretended
authority In hostility to the United States.
and who shall take and subscribe an oath to
support the Constitution of the United States,
and the surviving widows Of such officers and
enlisted and drafted men; provided, that such
widows shall have been married prior to the
an officer or enlisted or drafted man, who
served as aforesaid In said war, and shall not
have remarked.
SEC. 2. And be 1t further enacted, That
this act shall not apply to any person who is
receiving pension at the rate Of eight dollars
or more per month; nor to any person receiv-
ing pension less than eight dollars per mouth,
except for the difference between the pension
now received aud eight dollars per MONTH
Pensions under this act shall be at the rate of
eight dollars per month, except as herein pro-
vided when person is receiving a pension Of
less than eight dollars per month, and shall
be paid to the persons entitled thereto from
and after the passage Of this act for and dur
ing the term Of their natural lives.
Section 8 requires the application to be
made under such rules and regulations as may
b. prescribed by the Secretary Of the Interior,
and authorizes the above named officer, upon
satisfactory proof, to strike from the roll the
name Of any person placed there through
false or fraudulent Misrepresentation, and
further provides that the loss Of certificate
of discharge shall not prejudice the claim Of
. party otherwise entitled, but that the same
may be proved by other competent testimony.
:. The acts referred to in the 4th section only
refer to the compensation allowed by law to
Pension Agents, which, we believe is only
ten dollars in each case. The proper course
to be pursued BY any one entitled to PEN
sion under this act is to employ Pension
Agent, resident at Washington, who will give
directions IS to the necessary proof, &c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24

We all Consider Iron the Embodiment
of strength and power, but how few are aware
that it is this same element in the system,
that gives us strength and vigor. and that an
of it causes weakness and debil-
ity. The Peruvian Syrup, protoxide Of
iron, is prepared expressly to supply this Vi
talizing element.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
Robbery and. Arrest.

On Sunday morning the 18th instant. bs-
tween and o'clock, the bas-room kept BY
Mssss. Hsrbiu 4 Hamilton, in Beansown,
VI. sotsred and robbed Of : dsmijohn and
jag ofasAitte7. t~osbs1eaiof cigars, a small
quantity Of bseswax and sfifty dollars in cash.
The robbers were tracked . distance of three
and half miles to barn; whore the whiskey
was found concealed. The money was sub
sequsntly recovered. and two young men.
George T. Berry and William Shaw, arrested
- the guilty parties and lodged in Jail to =
wait the action Of the grand jury.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-02-24
DR.. Paul SchOeppe.

Shoeppe, who is now in Jail at Carlisle,
Penn, awaiting day to be set by Governor
Geary for the execution of the sentence OF
death upon him for the murder of Miss Stin.
necke, of Baltimore, has made deed of as
Segment Of her property, which be alleges
she willed to him. The property is valued at
$4,000; 100000 of which he gives for the
erection of hospital at Carlisle, and $4,000
to German Lutheran Church. As the will
was proved at the trial to be forgery, Schoep-
pes donations do not amount to much, ex-
cept to create sympathy for him, for which
purpose they were probably intended.