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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
COMMUNICATED


Mr.. EDITOR: We are here warming up
regarding the next Democratic nominee for
Governor. With few exceptions we are all
here for the Hon. VIM. PINKNEY WHITE.
The urbane, gentlemanly, polished and cour-
teous manners of Mr.. Whyte, associated with
a highly cultivated mind, enlarged by many
years Of experience in the law and politics,
have made him the heartfelt choice Of our
people for Governor. His eloquent voice has
so often resounded throughout our city, and
he is personally so well known and beloved,
that it causes no wonder that he is so unani-
mously our preference. Besides presenting
such man-always consistent, honorable,
pure. talented State-rights, constitutional
Democrat-we have strong local reasons urg-
ing US to ask the counties to give us this
time our choice. For nearly thirty years
Baltimore has not had Democratic nominee
She pays much more than half the taxes of
the State; and gives a Democratic majority
ranging from ten to fifteen thousands, thus
always securing the election of our State
ticket. These considerations have had due
weight with the fair, just and unprejudiced
people in many Of the counties, and already
indications of strong character have reached
here that he will receive the votes, in Conven-
ton, of Baltimore, Frederick, Carroll, Allega-
ny, Washington, Montgomery. Anne Arundel,
Howard, Calvert, Cecil, Kent and Queen
Anne's counties. These, with the twenty zone
votes of this city, which he will surely receive,
insure his nomination by at least twenty ma
jority, while other counties not yet determin-
ed will add to this majority. Many of us
here look upon bis success as a '.foregone
c1a.
our anticipated triumphant legion and help
Us on to victory in favor of a man who would
make bis administration inure to the
PUBLIC WELFARE?
Baltimore, April 8, 1871.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
The Masonic Reception OF the British
Commission.


The Grand Lodge of Masons of the District
of Columbia gave reception and banquet
in Washington, on Monday night last, at
Masonic Temple, to Earl de Grey, as Grand
Master of Masous of England. The occasion
was of great Interest among Masons, it being
the FIRST of the kind ever known in this coun-
try.
The guests invited were Lord Tenderden,
Secretary to the Joint Commission, Sir John
Mcdonald, Mr.. Northcote, son Of Sir Stafford
Northcote, and Il. Styleman LIE Strange, one
of the Secretaries of the British Legation
All of the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges
of the different States were invited, many Of
whom were present. The large music hall
was magni6cently decorated for the occasion.
The banner of the Grand Lodge was hung in
the East, on the. sides of which are hung the
portraits of George Washington and Queen
Victoria, while the walls were draped with
American and British flags. AS the recep-
ton was purely Masonic, none but Masons
were permitted to be present.
There were about ITO Masons 10 all pres
ent,- including eight Senators and thirty-four
members of Congress. The Earl de Grey, by
invitation, occupied the Grand Masters chair.
Grand Master C. F. Stansbury delivered a
glowing address of welcome, to which Earl de
Grey fttingy replied. Grand Master STAINS
bury wore the apron and sash and used the
gavel which formed part of the insignia of
Washington.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
Fishing Law on the Potomac.

The annexed opinion of the Attorney Cen
eral upon the construction of the Fishery Law
of 1860, now about to be enforced by the
States Of Maryland and Virginia upon the Po-
tonac river, will be interesting to our readers ::
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
BALTIMORE, April 81, 1871.
To His Ezcellency, ODEN BOWIE,
Governor Of Maryland.
Ny DEAR SIR In accordance with your
request | have considered the sections Of arti-
Gle Al of the Code relating to the Fisheries on
the Potomac river. and the question suggest
ed by the letter of Captain Hunter Davidson.
In reply, have the honor to state that the
proviso Of the 18th section has no effect upon
the 18th section. It is restricted, by its terms,
to the 10th section. 1t is in these words {:
provided that nothing in this section shall
be construed to prevent bona fde citizens Of
the counties bordering on the aforesaid waters
from fishing the shores they oDn or occupy, as
they haze hitherto been IN the habit of doing"
The effect of the entire section is to prohibit
fishing in the Potomac river or its tributaries
during the time named, with gill-net or seines
of any kind other than such nets or seines as
may be laid out from, and hauled to, and
landed upon the shores, &C.. except that bona
6de citizens of the counties bordering upon
said waters may continue to- fish the shores
they own or occupy, in accordance with the
habit, or custom, or usage of such owner or
occupier, existing previous to the passage of
the act of 1860. which is embodied in the
Code, and continuing down to the present
time.
The rule of law requires that he who claims
right or privilege by "habit," custom or us
age, must prove its existence and everything
else appertaining to it. The usual evidence
of such habit or custom consists of acts of
usage within the knowledge of living witnesses
and of long continuance.
If the right to fish, contrary to the prohibi-
ton of the 10th section, be claimed by any
one under authority derived from an owner or
occupier, the person so claiming must show
by proof, either written or verbal, such au-
thority, and that the owner or occupier had
the right, by habit, custom and long-contin-
ued usage, to give or confer such authority.
Very respectfully and truly yours,
ISAAC D. JONES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

4 Christian Moral Science Association.
A complimentary breakfast was given at
Barnum's Hotel, Baltimore, oa Tuesday last,
p a0me thirty clergymen and laymen by
Rev. DR.. Gather and few friends who have
interested themselves in the organization of a
Christian Moral Science Association, upon a
plan substantially the same as that on which
the Evangelical Alliance is based. Or. Gather
made . long address, and answered many
questions propounded BY the gentlemen whom
be had invited 10 become members of the pro-
posed Council. There was some variety of
opinion as to the practicability Of the enter
prise, although all admitted that the propos-
ed objects were worthy of the earnest effort of
every Christian man. A few gentlemen sig
Difed their willingness to join the proposed
Council.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

The notifications introduced by Mr.. Shek
labarger 10 tie Ku-Klux bill, while they
doubtless helped its passage through the
House, have not removed the objections Which
are likely to impede its operation when its
constitutionality comes to be tested before the
courts. The first and second sections Of the
bill as passed by the House relate, as before,
to the jurisdiction Of the courts of the United
States. The limits Of that jurisdiction are
defined by the Constitution. Beyond those
limits Congress cannot compel the courts to
90, and it is not hazarding too much to say
that they will not be disposed to 60. Within
the past week the Supreme Court has declar-
ed in the case Of Burlington vs.. Day. involv-
ing the question of the right Of Congress to
tax the salary of State Judge, that as to all
powers not conferred by the Constitution upon
the General Government, but reserved to the
several States, the States are as "sooereign
and independent as the General Government. :"
A few years back it was deemed treasona-
BILE even to talk Of State sovereignty. Now
the doctrine is proclaimed by the Supreme
Court in terms as broad and impressive as
were ever used by that tribunal in antebelIuna
times. Tried by this test of the Constitution,
the attempt to enlarge the jurisdiction OF the
Federal judiciary beyond the limits establish
ed by the Constitution must inevitably fail.
Equally abortive will be found the attempt to
invest the President with discretionary die
tatorship, as is proposed to be done by the
third and fourth sections Of the bill, which
give him power to define rebellion and to de-
termine when and where it exists, and what
means shall be employed for its suppression,
and for this purpose to suspend at pleasure
the writ of habe0s corpus and to make use of
the militia and the land or naval forces of the
Union. Congress can no more invest the Pre-
sident with such prerogatives than it can make
him Emperor or King, and any law which
may be passed for the purpose will be judi
cialy declared unconstitutional and void.
Yet all this does not make the attempt to
enact such a law one whit less criminal and
wicked. The judiciary may defeat the iniqui-
tous design-the people may reject and cast
out the bill aud its authors-but the respon-
sibility rests none the less heavily upon the
majority in Congress of attempting, in pc
riod of profound peace aud national tranquil
ty, for merely party purposes, the subvers'on
of the Constitution they have sworn to up
hold. Morally if not legally, practically it
not Intentionally, those who vote tor the pend
ing bill are guilty of the very ofense which
it Processes to punish-of "conspiring to over
throw the Government of the United States,
as framed by its founders. The bill itself is
as veritable piece Of Ku-Kluxism as any a.
gainst which it denounces the penalties OF fine
and imprisonment, without even the decency
of disguise. "-BaN. Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

An experience of fifteen gears, in conducting
the Dry Goods business, in Alexandria, has
convinced us of the correctness of the principle
laid down at the commencement of our bust
ness career that the true policy and only GER
tain road to success is to give every customer
full measure, and the very best article the mar
ket will afford for the price demanded.
For the fidelity to which we have adhered to
this principle, we have only to refer to the
many hundreds of your readers that SO liber-
ally patronize US.
We are now receiving full supply of Spring
and Summer Goods, at greatly reduced prices,
and will be able to exhibit an assortment this
season that will suit all tastes.
ROBERT L. WOOD,
No. 62 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
an ID
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
Extr.ordinary weather.


The extraordinary weather phenomena Of
the last week are something previously I'M
known in the Northern half of the United
States at this time Of the year. On the At
lantic Coast from Maine to Washington the
thermometer has ranged at from eighty to
eighty-fiye degress-a regular June tenpera-
tu,e-snd the high winds which have pre-
vailed would have been appropriate a month
ago. That there is some general elemental
disturbance at present, which as yet is not
explained, but furnishes material for scientific
investigation, is apparent from the daily re-
ports Of the weather. In the West there has
been apparently q moving succession Of ire
mendous wiad storms, principally affecting
Missouri; Kansas, Iowa.: Nebraska and Wis
eonsin, blowing down buildings with almost
the terrible strength Of . tropical hurricane.
On Monday these tornadoes were very severe
in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSION
i Frs will meet in Port Tobacco,
On TUESDAY, April 2Ist,
for the purpose of receiving Teachers Reports.
Teachers attention is particularly requested to
the following Teachers are required to make
due return Of Reports to the Board of County
School Commissioners at the end of each term,
and no Teacher shall be entitled to receive pay
ment for services until the Report, properly
filled up and completed, be so returned"
Teachers Association on FRIDAY, the 28th
Of February.
The Treasurer will be prepared to pay Teach
ers Salaries on SATURDAY, the 29th.
By order of School Board,
GEORGE NJ. LLOYD,
April IA, 1871-2t Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
conneesieut Election Returns.

C0Anecticut Election Returns. "a
: The Board Of Canyassers met at Hartford
on Tuesday and postponed the canvass for
Governor, State officers and members Of Con-
grsss until the 21st. Unofficial certificates
have been issued to Congressman elect Strong,
Starkweather and Barnum, but owing to a
close vote in the Second district none were
given to Mr.. Kellogg. Mr.. Kendrick, his
opponent, appeared by counsel, aud claimed
that the Board Of Csnvassers is the fual judge
Of the election, and asked that the votes for
him, put into the wrong box in New Haven
and elsewhere, be cosnted for him. The
bearing Of the question was postponed until
the 22d. :.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

The Washington Patriot says that Of
sixty-three members of the Legislature of re-
constructed South Carolina, fifty are colored
men and thirteen white. Among this num-
Der twenty-five only read and write, and the
rest mske their mark with the aid Of an
OF these, nineteen pay taxes to
sn aggregate amount of Sl46.l0, and the
otbsrsspay none. at all and this is the body
vkich has jest levied: over four millions Of
dollars in taxes; payable during the. current
year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
NOTICE.

THE undersigned respectfully informs his
i friends and the public generally that hs
has taken the Shops recently occupied BY G.
E. Wade, and will be happy to receive share
of their patronage. He is prepared to manu-
facture and repair =
Buggies, Carts, Waggonss
and everything in the Wheelwright line.
He is also, prepared to execute all orders for
BLACKSMITHING:
: ~ Orders promptl y attended to and execut.
ed in workmaplike manner at the loceA prices
for cash. -
ap lily RALPH WAY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
n~ynnG Agriealt.r.l college.

MEyMnA ASEiealsuFa1 CeIsSs'
The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
this College was held In Baltimore city on
Wednesday last. Reports were read from
Hon. A. B. Davis, President Of tho Trustees,
and Dr.. Samuel Register; President of the
Faculty, which represent the institution to Be
10 ! flourishing condition. After the reports
were read an election for Trustees was held,
and the following gentlemen elected: Hon.
E. J. Henkis. Hon. james T. Earle, Hon. A.
B. Davis, Allen F. Dodge, b. D.. Fsrnandis,
J. Howard McHeury and Edward Lloyd,
Esqe. The Trustees will meet sometime 10
Nsy next. aod elect their President.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
Election at Haxerstown.

The Democracy have won an unprecedent-
ed victory upon issues forced upon them a.
gainst their wishes. Against $50 negro votes,
solidly opposed, they have triumphed. Last
year the total vote Of Hagerstown was 77s.
This year the total vote is 1,13O.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

After Divine Service at Christ Church,
in William and Mary Parish, Grew. J. NJ. Todd,
Rector, on Sunday morning next, funeral
sermon will be delivered in memory of the late
Gerard w. Hungerford, Esq. The burial
service of the Church will be said at the grave
of the deceased, Immediately afterward. The
friends of the deceased are invited to attend.
April IA, 1871.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

There will be Divine Service on the occasion
of the meeting of the "Charles County Com
mittee for Church Extension" to be held at
Christ Church. William and Mary (Rev. John
M. Todd's) Parish, at IL o'clock a. M, on
Wednesday, April 10th, 1871.
By order Of the President,
G. T. Brown, Sec'y. :.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

In pursuance Of the aot approved March
22, 1877, entitled dan act sppropriat;ng mo-
psy 70 dsfray tho expense of replsnishing tho
irSsh watsr streams Of The State With 6sh,
Gov. Walker has appointed Messrs. William
B. Ball Of Richmond. and Ass Wall Of Win
chester. Conmiasiooers to make the necessary
purchase Of 6sh fos the Commonwealth
Thsss gsntlsmsn win, it u understood. begin
1t once 70 attsad TO the duty for which they
hsvs bssn appointed. They sscsive salary
ol4 pr day and isssssary travelling ex-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

Vice President Colfax followed in the same
strain and hit his Indiana brother Morton a
blow by saying that Grant would be re-
nominated in 1872. This is what Morton
himself is after and Colfax knows it and so
struck him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
Executive Appointments.

His Excellency Governor Bowie has APP
pointed Hon. Dan'l Clarke, of Prince Georges
county, and Col. Sydney I. WALES, of Wi
comico county, the States Agent to look after
and prosecute the claim of the State of Mary
land against the United States Government.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
civil Rights In Mississippi.

Asdispatcb from jackson, Miss, states that
after warm dcbate the House of Delegates
adopted an amendment to the code, prohibit
ing discrimination on account of color in
steamboats,, passenger cars, or stages. The
penalty is $4,000 fine and from one to six
months imprisonment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

There is an immense variety in the May
number, and the stories, sketches and poetry
are all good, while the illustrations are fresh
and seasonable, just what the people like and
appreciate. One of the most interesting adj
ventures in this number is the story called
"Caught by Mosby," by James franklin Fits.
The terms are 81 80 year. Thomas &
Talbot, 60 Congress street, Boston, are the
publishers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
The Black.McKaig Homicide.

The trial of H. c. Black for the murder Of
W. w. McKaig, Jr., at Cumberland, in Octo-
Der last, commenced on Tuesday at Frederick
City. The social standing of the parties con-
cerned, the eminent legal talent which is ar
rayed on each side, and the character of the
alleged provocation for the murder, combine
to create an intense interest in the case
There was during the proceedings to obtain a
jury some skirmishes between the opposing
counsel, which indicated how close is to be
the contest. Ofthe accused and the victim,
the correspondent of the Baltimore american
says:
The prisoner, Black, is about "a years of
age, quite handsome, with brown hair and
blue eyes, and of rather delicate frame, and
dpes. not haye the appearance 4af4one that
would commit the crime of which he stands
indicted. He has very intelligent face, is
dressed par ezceNence, and seems quite conf
dent of the result, although at times be seems
rather nervous, aud especially is it apparent
when be casts his eye toward the gentlemen
who are here assisting in the prosecution. A
large circle of friends sit in groups about him.
At the time of the murder be was engaged in
business at Cumberland as agent of one OF the
Coal Companies. He was brought here from
Allegany on the 9th instant, and although the
officer in charge proposed finding him quar-
tiers at one of the hotels, he preferred going to
Jail. His family and relatives stand high in
the social circles of Cumberland, as do his
victims.
W. w. McKaig. Jr, the deceased, into
whose body young Black fred f We bullets on
the 18th of October last, alleging as a reason
the seduction of his sister, Miss Maria Black,
was young man of 80 years of age, engaged
in the foundry business in Cumberland, and
universally esteemed by those who knew him
well. He was the son of W. w. McKaig,
ESQ.,, we'll known citizen of Cumberland,
and nephew of Gen. Il. j. McKaig. He had
been married but few years prior to the sad
event, and left widow and two children to
mourn his loss. His funeral was attended en-
nsasse by the people of Cumberland, and all
of the prominent business houses in the place
were closed as tribute of respect.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14

At meeting held in New York on Tues
day night last, of which Horace Greeley was
Chairman, . National Emigration Bureau was
organized. having for its object the distribu-
ton Of labor through the States and Territo-
RIGS BY the system of colonial settlements.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
ne E.sy tlGe.l De.leseA.

IAe 11eY e0os1 U
We have rsesivsd ~ fsst number Of this
nee jonspal. whish Win - Ysblished every Sa-
turdsy BY Massu. Jos- 4. and Z. 4cladd, ct
Trey, Ne. \ il Dsmossaais IL politics sod
wilrdosbsless psovs - asss dsfsndss Of The
principles II % party i .k.ysry -nicsly
citizen up snd handsomely printed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
SALE
OF
Personal Property.

DY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
ID for Charles County, the undersigned, as
of James A. Swami, deceased,
will sell at his late residence, in Port Tobacco,
On SATURDAY, the 9th day Of May,
1871,
all the Personal Property of said deceased, con-
sisting of
Household and Kitchen Fur
niture; two good Work
Horses; one Colt; one Cow;
one Heifer; one Farm
Wagon and Harness; one
Spring Wagon; one Gov
cred Spring Wagon; one
Buggy mo top and Har-
ness; one Double Shot
Gun, and a lot of Oyster
Shells.
%Term Cash.
Sale to commence At 10. O'Clock .. m.
.<. WIN. BOSWELL, Admir-
of James A. Swami, deceased.
April IA, 1s7l-ts,
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ST. COLUMBIA LODGE, 4
No. $50, A. F. & A. NJ. Xxx

PoRr TOBACCO, April IA, A. L., 5s7l.
A Special Communication will be held on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18th, at seven
O'Clock p. m.
The Grand Lecturer Of the State, Bro James
W. Bowers, will be present and exemplify the
work of the Degrees, Every member II earn
estly requested to be present. 9s'e1ais. y.
Visiting brethren in good standing are fra
ternally invited s'~'
By order of the W. NJ.
EDWIN A, SMITH Secy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
Confectionery.

MRS. JOS. H. PADGETT has removed her
lVl Confectionery Store to a room adjoining
her residence, which is on the street leading to
the Postofiee. She has fine assortment of
CANDIES, CAKES, ORANGES, LEMONS,
NUTS, &C.,
April 14-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
TO TOBACCO PLANTERS.
ssExCELSIOR,,
No. 1 PERUVIAN GUAN0
AND
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES.

.tr, 80
Twelve years experience in the growth Of
Tobacco in Maryland and Virginia has demon
strated beyond doubt that "EXCELSIORv has
no competitor in the growth of that staple. Il
is the unanimous opinion of Tobacco Planters
of Maryland s'that from the application of SEX
celsior' the crop is heavier and of finer quality,
cures earlier and better, and is not so liable to
suffer from drought as from Peruvian Gusno.
We refer to every Tobacco Planter in Maryland.
~ Uniformity ofquality guaranteed by the
manufacturers.
Price 500 per Ton.
j. j. TURNER 4 CO.,
~ Pratt Street, Baltimore, Nd.
Farmers should see that the ANALYSIS
and name of J. j. TURNER L co. are branded
on every bag in RED LETTERS. All others
are counterfeits.
FOR SALE BY. .2::f.
{, R. N. LAWSON, Alexandria, Va e and J1ax A.
BAKiR, Washington, D. G.
ap 14-2m
CORN PLANTERS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-04-14
A Card.

A Gard.
WE have secured the services of Mr.. JOHN
w T. TURNER, an old and experienced
TOBACCO SALESMAN, who will give his
personal attention to the sale of all Tobacco
consigned to us.
BLANDFORD & GWYNN,
liz s. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md.
April IA, 1871.