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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04
Fearful Explosion OF Steamboat Boiler.

Fearful Explosion OF q steamboat bO1Ao1'
A most fearful steamboat explosion occur
red near the Battery, New York, on Sunday
afternoon last, which resulted in the instant
killing of large number of persons, and the
wounding of a much larger number. The
sufferers were men, women and children. The
scene of confusion and horror is spoken Of as
having been beyond description. The entire
upper works Of the boat were blown into a
thousand pieces, aud the whole forward part
The cause of the explosion, as well as could
be ascertained, seems to have been an over
strain upon the metal. The engineer was a.
way from his post at the time of the explo-
sion, and consequently the steam in the butler
had increased to over five pounds to the square
inch more than the maximum allowed. The
following extract is from the World:
Over two hundred were on the boat; the
captain, Isaac Vreeland, was at his post, the
gang plank was just hauled in, when, about
1870 o'clock, there was terrible thunderous
crash, and the vessel was in an instant a
wreck. The boiler, huge one, lad explod-
ed, the whole forward deck was torn up, dead
and dying lay mangled on the ruins of the
vessel, and the thick cloud of scalding steam
rising up from the hull and clingng to the
bloody planks kept the few who were aft aud
on the dock from seeing maDgled bodies hurl-
lug through the air and falling with heavy
splash into the murky river-their grave
The police Of the First Precinct were speedily
on hand, reserves were called from various
precincts, ambulances were procured, and the
sufferers were taken first to the station house,
then to the Park Hospital and the Bellevue
Hospital, where all that medical skill could
do to alleviate their sufferings and save their
lives was done. Crowds of men and women
gathered outside the hospitals, seeking to iden-
tify lost or missing relatives, and excitement
ran high through the city. Over one hum
dred persons were wounded, and over forty
killed, while large number are missing. But
of the wounded many will die. and the num-
Der of killed by the terrible tragedy will pro-
badly reach seventy-6ve.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

Mr.. George V. Hall, General Secretary
Of the Young Mems Christian Association, has
sent to the Treasurer of the U. S. thirteen
hundred dollars. which was forwarded through
him, for credit to the conscience fund, by a
young man greatly benefited by recent ''reli-
gious experience" We should be very glad
if the "benefit of these religious experiences"
would extend to the consciences Of many who
stole. and carried off during the late war,
books, jewelry, pictures. pianos, carpets. &C.,
&C., and burnt goods, for which the sufferers
had to pay after the war, '(thndgh they never
used them,) 10 money, to those from whom
they were purchased, while the thieves and
incendaries 60 "scot ree"-Aler Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04
Hair vi0or.

+ In common with many others we have felt a
lively interest in the investigations which Dr.
Aver has been making to discover the causes of
failure of the hair, and to provide remedy
His researches are said to have been much more
thorough and exhaustive than any ever made
before. The result is now before US under the
name of Ayers Hair Vigor. We have given it
a trial, and with full satisfaction. 1t equals
our most favorable anticipations. Our gray
hairs have disappeared, or resumed their origi-
nal color and visible crop of soft, silken hair
has started on part of the scalp which was
entirely bald.-Democrat, abingdon, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04
Cheap Music.

1t is seldom that cheapness is associated
s0iM merit and real value, but we must make
an exception in favor of Peters Musical
Monthly. This valuable work comes to uf
regularly each month, overlooking with choice
new Music-some fifteen pieces in every num-
Der. 1t is printed from SO full-size music
plates, neatly bound, and sells for the modest
sum of 80 cents Volume VIII. began with
the July number; and the publisher offers tc
send two copies-July and August-for SO
cents. Address J. L. Peters, 500 Broadway
New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04


w. Munroe, G. K. Nelson, jr., P. H. Tuck
and j. s. Writ. Senior Class-R. R. Brown
G. Carlisle, s. Garner, q. T. Pindle and II. H.
Quynn.
Certificates of Distinction" were also award
ed the following students for distinguished
merit in special studies:
Second Preparatory Glass, FIRST division
Arithmetic-O. G. Harley. Geography-C
Quynn. Second divsion-Latin-S. Arnold
First Preparatory Mathematics
Arnold, S. Kennedy and J. M. Wilkinson
Fresherman Class-Latin-W. W. Anderson
w. j. Griffin, G. L. Mitchell, j. NJ. Munroe
H. Nelson, A. L. Tharp and W. S. Wilson
Sophomore Class-Latin-W. R. Crabbe and
s. Waller. Junior Class-Latin-Robert b
Hooper. English composition-Robert h
Hooper.
The President then presented the six mem.
bers of the Senior Glass with Diploma Ger.
tifying that they had received the degree o.
Bachelor of Arts, as follows:
L. Allison Wilmer, Valedictorian, and dis.
tinguished by being the only one in the Col
lege who received first grade certificate, t.
which no one is entitled who has not deserv.
ed nine teoths both 10 conduct and scholar
ship for the last year Calderon Carlisle
Latin Salutatory;- R. R. Brown, Samue
Garner, Henry b. Quynn and 2. Taylor Pin
die. The last five gentlemen, having attain.
ed eight-tenths in studies and conduct for th'
last year, received second grade certificate
The Principal then announced that, in &C
cordance with mandate Of the Board of Wis
itors and Governors, the Honorary Degree o
Master of Arts had been conferred on Messrs
J. G.. Hagner, A. B., and w. E. Thompson
Tutors of the College, and on DR.. Thoma'
WEIGH, graduate Of St. James College il
this State. Also, the Honorary Degree o
Doctor of Divinity on the Rev. Benz. B. Girls
void, of Baltimore, and that ofyDoctor of Law
on Nathaniel H. Morrison. Esq, Provost o
the Peabody Institute, Hon. Rich'd l. Bowie
and Hon. James L. Bartol, Chief Justice o
the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
These ceremonies were followed by the An
nual Address to the Alumni BY the Hon. Geo
Wells, of Annapolis, who gaS sn interesting
account of the founding of the College and it
subsequent history, and urged in earnest words
its claims upon the people Of the State for .
warmer interest and more liberal patronage
He closed with words of counsel to the young
graduates, urging upon them the necessity o.
persevering effortn the battle Of life, and elo'
quently unfolding the dignity of labor.
The Hon. Rev.rdy johnson, an Alumnus
of st. Johns, asthen introduced to the au-
dience and houored the occasion with an i'm
promptu speech, in the course of which be
paid tlattering compliment to the graduating
fclass, whose attainments, he said, az evidenc-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

arrived home aO0xv
when he reached the head of the stairs, near
her room, heard her groan, and called to her;
but not receiving an answer he called to 9TH
ers of the family, and going into the room
they found her in stupor. DR.. Hammett
was sent for. and did all be could to restore
her to consciousness but without success, as
death ensued about half-past twelve o'clock.
An empty two-ounce vial, labeled "laudanum,
poison" from DR.. Rowland's drug store, was
found in the bed, and at the head, between
the mattress and pillow, a. goblet was found
discolored by the drug. :.
There was also found in the bed small
box, directed to Joseph Allston, Great Mills,
St. Mary's county, Md, in which were locket
and three small shirt-bosom studs; and the
following note:
HMy Dear Little Darling-I cannot live a.
way from you any longer. The world is so
cold and dreary without you; and l have
reason to believe, darling, that you are false.
"Your heart-broken LAURA"
Another note, directed to her sister, Mrs.
Parkinson, was found under Ter, reading as
follows:
"Mollie, please send this box to Joe. Don't
think he has treated me unkindly because |
have done this.
"My dear sister, I only wish there was some
way could repay you for your kindness to
me since have been with you, but you will
be rewarded for it in the next world.
"Your attached sister. LAURA.
"Please send the box by the first opportu-
nifty. Give my prayer-book to
Carrie. Tell her it is all that / had to leave
her for a keepsake. Here follows three lines
obliterated by pencil Mollie, please don't
let the doctors touch me. I'll had wanted to
live would not have taken the laudanum.
"Your devoted sister, LAURA"
The deceased was an orphan girl, a native
of st. Marys county, Md. She was about
81 gears of age, and as amiable as she was
beautiful. The young man whose address ap-
pears on the box, is a resident of the neigh
borhood where she was born and raised, and
it was generally believed that they were en-
gagged to be married, as it was noticed short
time after one of his visits, some months since,
that she wore an engagement ring: About
two weeks ago Mrs. Parkinson received let.
ter from. Great Mills, in which it was stated
that Allston was flirting with one girl and
counting another, and that he was making
preparations to marry young lady of that
vicinity in August Miss Thompson. The
family strove to keep Che contents of the let.
ter from being known to Laura, fearing that
she would take her disappointment too much
to heart Allston came to the city about the
21st of July and remained here until last Sa-
turday, during which time he visited her fire.
quently, and as far as was known, they were
on very good terms until Saturday, and from
the fact that after that day the engagement,
ring was not seen on her finger, it is believed
that they had difference, and the engage.
ment was broken. After he left she seemed
to lose all interest in the affairs of this world
and refused, up to the hour of her death, all
food or nourishment.
| ~New Orleans is very healthy and there
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

GTA meritorious article is Halls Sicilian
Hair Remover; it is rapidly becoming known
and widely and deservedly popular. 1t is APP
parently nothing in itself but an agreeably per-
fumed and pleasant hair dressing, but it con-
tains the most wonderful curative properties
for loss of hair, and after using it short time
gray hair is restored to its natural color If
any of our readers doubt it let them try sim
gle bottle of the "Renewer" and they will add
their testimonial to the truth Of what we say
Sentinel Burlington, IT,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

NJ The plan for the deportation from
France to Arizona territory, in this country,
of class of the Communists convicted OF
completely in the late atrocities in Paris, it is
stated will probably be Carried out. 1t is
rather curious chapter in the history of the
times. The plan is said to have been proba-
bly, originated and conducted by Charles D.
Poston, formerly delegate to Congress from
Arizona. We are quite sure these expected
immiesants.will not be satisfied. They will
end 10 Arizona no columns and statues to
pull down-no stately residences to destroy
no archbishops to sboot-not many priests to
murderi We question too, red as they are,
whether they will "very much prefer" to be
neighbors aud friends Of the Red Indians
AexandYid GazeH<.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

Distressing Suicide in Washington City of
a Young Lady Of st. Mary's County.
Miss Laura Shanks, native of St. Mary's
county, but for the past year resident Of South
Washington, where she was regarded as the
most beautiful woman in that part of the city,
if not in the District of Columbia, committed
suicide Monday evening by taking laudanum
at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Parkinson.
No. SCI Tenth street, S. w., nearly opposite
Ryland Chapel, in Washington city. The
Star of Tuesday evening says:
For some days past the unfortunate girl
seemed to have lost her usual cheerfulness Of
disposition, and had 1asappetit,khutX aslnah
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04
COMMUNICATED


Public School Exam1 nation.
Mr.. EDITOR AS the public are ST. deepl,
interested on the subject Of public schools,
trust that you may not deem it improper t.
publish, through the medium of the Times, al
account OF al Examination and Exhibitio,
which were held on the 26th and 9th ult.
respectively, at School No. 2, First Election
District, L. 7. Hancock, teacher. The pupils
for persons so young, showed degree OF ia
miiarity with, and thorougbness in, their seve
raj studies most creditable to themselves ant
teacher. The parents and others present ex
pressed themselves highly delighted at tn
progress and discipline of the pupils.
On the morning of the Exhibition threat
ening cloud hung on the northwestern sky
but, with the progress of the day, disappear
ed, and the sun shone out 10 undimmed lustre
A delightfully."- shaded locality. 10 neighbor
ing grove, was selected for the performances
which were witnessed by large assembly o
ladies and gentlemen.
Single speeches aud dialogues, intersperset
with guy music, filled up the flying hours
The youthful speakers and actors in the va
rious and well-selected pieces acquitted them
selves 10 manner that won the hearty ap
plause of the audience. The air of mani,
confidence, distinct and full utterance, correc
emphasis and appropriate action, displayed
by pupisof so tender an age, could not fai
to excite thrilling emotions of pleasure anc
elicit high degree Of admiration.
At the conclusion of the exercises, which
by the way, ended with spirited and popu
lar song, Mr.. Hancock, after speaking 10 com.
plimentary terms Of the ability of the gentle.
man whom he had.invited to address the au.
dience, concluded with the remark that 9"
parents would send their children regularly t,
school and the public would give their teach.
ers better salaries, the little ones, that to-day
have acted the borrowed part, may in the
course of time compete with those who's,
names appear upon the lists of fame" H.
then introduced R. H. Gardiner.
He showed 10 what high estimation the ed
ucation Of youth had always been held b,
wise governments, both ancient and modern
He briefly referred to the legislation of Greec'
Narts Of modern Europe touch
n3yerted to the mu
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04
A Rear near oeeoau.n. Va.

1t is reported that large bear has made it,
appearance near Occoquan, Va, short dis.
lance below Alexandria. Five sheep have
been killed on the Lunday farm, about three
miles from the village, and two dogs that
struck trail have not been seen since. Beal
tracks have been discovered in the neighbor.
hood, and it is said lady saw the ANNA
going through a corn6eld.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

hope and believe they will abandon their
present position and give their earnest sup
port to the nominees Of the Convention. If
they shall fail to do so, however. it only re-
mains for us to fight them, and we shall rely
with hope and confidence upon the sterling
and unwavering integrity Of the Democracy
of St. Mary's in the painful and unnatural
conflict they have forced upon u.s."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04
Another War In the Wind.

The Italian journals at Rome are exercised
with apprehensions Of war with France on &C.
count of the attitude of the latter on the papal
question. The removal of the Italian capital
to Rome is regarded as rash step, and one
that will make retreat more disgraceful should
it become necessary. The situation is por-
tentious one, though both governments still
profess the most pacific intentions and pro-
found consideration for each other.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

rae 1t. BGary's County aIndcpenaent''
tt 1880 'AnnoAneenAen9.
The Beaces of last week failed to reach rs,
and for the following extracts from the edito-
rial columns Of that issue, we are indebted to
the Baltimore american. While we are pain
"a to see "the disaffection in the ranks of the
Democratic party in St. Mary's," we feel conf
dent that the powerful appeals of the Beacon
will hare . salutary effect, and before the day
of election rolls round we expect to hear Of
our "disaftected" ne;ghbors Withdrawing from
. position so remarkable and 80 unnatural,
- they have placed themselves in, against the
unity Of their party and the vital interests Of
tbsir county. The Beacon says:
1.-THE card addressed to the public IAN
neuce;ug the independent candidates) over
the signatures of parties claiming to be men,
bers Of the Democratic party, and announc-
ing themselves as candidates before the 1aeo-
ne has no doubt excited the surprise Of ouI
readers and struck many old fashioned people
With mute wonder and establishment. Fol
ourselves, we confess the fullest amount Of
surprise we are capable Of feeling, and an %.
tonishment next Of kin TO . seven days won.
der. We were not unmindful Of the exlstenct
Of al element 10 our midst which would bt
impatient Of the restraints which party disci-
pline imposes, but We never dreamed that il
could call to its leadership such names as arr
appended to the paper 10 question, os'tbat il
would receive the. countehanee and support o.
any gentleman who had been actively identi
fed with our late Convention. That it hai
Been able to do SO is, to US, matter Of mys
ferrous establishment, and the source Of th'
deepest solicituds and regret"
The Beacon reviews at length the causes o
the trouble and then makes the following ap
peal: -5a aslhslgs
id.s,Ne have no disparaging remarks for eithe
eftbe gentlemen upon the independent ticket
They are .all our personal friends, and hav'
stood shoulder to shoulder with US 10 many
hard fought contest. We think they bav'
taken this step in moment Of temporary *
element and without due reflection as to th'
consequences Of the result. We cannot be
Nsve that they would wantouly pull down th
tsnfble which by their active assistance 90
heoble have erected, OF that they will CONVEX
Ae :coruer-ston Of their faith into mud-sil
81 Repnhlicanism. They can have no hope
ofxnccess .nishin the party and must becom
latuTal allies TO the opposition element. Ths
position 10 false and .untenable and obnoxiou
To- charges We refrain from making. We still
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

ed by their orations, would compare favorably
with those OF any class he had ever met with,
even in the educational institutions of the Old
World.
The beuediction. pronounced by the Right
Rev. DR. Pinkney, closed the ceremonies.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04
commencement OF St. john. College.

commencement OF 81. johns COAeSes
8, The Commencement exercises Of this vener
able seat Of learning were celebrated on Wed
nesday, the 18th ult., and were Of an unusu
ally interesting and pleasing character, re
flecting much credit on all concerned, ant
constituting for the College a bright augury
of future increased favor and success.
On the evening before, Dr.. Jas. c. Yelling
formerly Principal of St. Johns and now Pro
fessor Of English Literature in the College o
New Jersey, delivered the address before thu
PhilokaIian and sPhilomathean Societies Q
the College. 1t was'a mastery and eloquent
discourse. The welI-chosen subject was 1.-THE
Communion of Scholars Visible aud Invisi.
be-" and was handled 10 a manner every way
worthy Of the profound scholarship aud wide
reputation of the learned Doctor.
commencement.day. was exceptionally COO
and pleasant. The exercises took place, &C.
cording to time-honored custom, in Mcdowell
Hall, which was filed to overaowing with tlpt
beauty of the Ancient Cty-their numbers
greatly swelIed by anxious mothers and proud
sisters from other parts Of the State.-while
aisles, passages, galleries, and windows were
occupied by the sterner sex in such crowd.
as to demonstrate fully the necessity for a
much more spacious hall for these occasions
On the platform were seated, besides the
Faculty and Graduating Glass, number o
the Board Of Visitors and Governors and
some distinguished alumni and friends Of the
College, among the latter Hon. Reverdy John
son and Right Rev. Wm.~ Pinkney. The ex-
ercises were opened with prayer by the Vice
Principal, Rev. Dr.. c. K. Nelson, which was
followed by orations from the graduating
class in the order given below, varied from
time to time by some good music from the
band:
Latin Salutatory Grafton, by Calderon Car
isle, of Washington, D. G.
"The Neglect Of Important Studies 10 oul
Colleges" by Samuel Garner.of Annapolis.
.EdaGa1iaaGn - p hwy. Taylor
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maryl.nd Arr,cultural College.

The Maryland Agricultural College, on the
Washington Branch Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Rev. Samuel Register, President, had
1876 students last session, and as shown by its
annual report is beginning to flourish under
its present efficient managers. The course OF
instruction, especially for boys designing to
become farmers, is thorough aud practical at
we'll as theoretical and scientific. The College
is admirably situated, and its grounds are well
adapted to the purposes Of the institution.
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en- TO Fort Warren. in Boston har6of; 49,
they remained prisoners for short time. But
the affair caused great excitement, and after
q diplomatic correspondence, Mr.. Slidell and
his companions were given up and conveyed
to Europe. Mr.. Slidell, after his release, took
up bis residence in Paris as the representative
Of the Confederate Government, and remained
there until Lees surrender, and for some time
thereafter. Latteriy he has resided! in Lon.
don, where he died.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

II tho New Departure an Old Departure
Under this heading the New York sam hat
az article in which it holds that the address
sent forth months ago by the Democratic
members of Congress to their party, writer
by Senator Bayard Of Delaware, accords will
the position taken by Mr.. Vallandigham at {
later day, in advising the Democracy to &C
cept the situation, make the best of the con-
stitutional amendments, and utilize thei
strength in combating the living issues of th'
day. The Sun says that Mr.. Vallandigb ham
views, which were ignorantly supposed to b.
extreme, made this apparently suddenly as
sumed position of his startling one, wherea
in reality it was 10 entire harmony with tn
the sentiments be had entertained ever sine
the close of the war. He was in possession
Of much more sagacity than the timid ant
battling men whom short-sighted Democrat.
thrust to the front as leaders. He never coul
comprehend the practical utility Of the Pen
dleton greenback theory, and was averse eve
as early as 1868, to making the issues of th
war prominent either in the platform or tn
canvass. 'sThe war is over," was his constau
cry; "let the dead past bury its dead the liv
ing present contains our opportunity" H
would have made his public stand upon thi
issue long before he did, only he was bel
back by the timid counsels of those who's
positions in the ranks of the party in Obi
gave them right to advise. The Sun say
it has no doubt it was his spirit and counsel
that dictated the tone Of the congressional ad
dress.