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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28
Anecdote of Weber.

1t was in London, and in eighteen hum
dred and eleven. Weber was in a boat on
the river with some ladies', and began to
perform on the flute. which he played to
great perfection. But seeing that his
boat was followed closely by another, in
which were several young officers. he put
his flute in his pocket.
"Why do you stop playing :" said one
Of the officers to Weber.
'For the same reason that I began" :"
replied the composer.
''And that is p
Because it pleases me-"
"Well, then" said the officer, ''takc
up your flute again. or it will please me
to throw you into the water"
The composer seeing that the dialogue
was unpleasant to the ladies he was with,
gave way, and began playing again.
When leaving his boat, however, he ac-
costed the bold son of Mars, and said:
''Sir, the fear of annoying the people
who were with me, made me brook your
insolence, but tomorrow l will have en-
tire satisfaction. We can meet in Hyde
Park tomorrow at ten o'clock. If you
have no objection we will fight with
swords; we need no seconds; the quarrel
is only between you and me, and it is
quite. useless to bring in strangers"
The young officer accepted the chal-
lenge. He was at the rendezvous at the
appointed hour, and met Weber as agreed
on. He drew out his sword, and put him
self on guard, when Weber presented a
pistol at his throat.
do you wish to murder me ?" said the
officer.
mo" said Weber, "but be kind enough
to put up that sword at once. and to dance
a minuet. or you are dead man."
The officer made some objection, but
the authoritative and determined tone of
Weber seemed to influence him, and, not
withstanding the arrival of some people
on the scene of action, went through what
be was asked, or rather told to do.
Sir said the musician, '.you CON-
PEELED me yesterday to play against my
wish--I have now compelled you to dance
against. yours. Our bond is over How
ever, should you be dissatisfied still, am
quite ready to give you any satisfaction
you may wish for"
The officer made no reply. but held out
his hand, and begged his adversary to
honor him With his friendship. From
that moment an attachment sprang up be-
tween them. of which the above incident
was the basis, and which lasted to the day
the illustrious composer died.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28
gelecteh Miscellany.
A SILLY LITTLE FOOL.
BY RICHARD FENWICK.

On particular occasion. certain pol.
ished and we'll dressed man, one of class
who have the misfortune to be called
swells. met another man Of the like kid.
ney, and after farce of shaking hands,
saluted him thus:
I'm astonished, sir, upon my word
Tn thoroughly and completely astonished
at what you've done. Everybody is as.
tonished and must say everybody is quite
right in being so, for everybody in society
thought better things of you; they did in.
deed :" Here the speaker shook his we'll
brushed head and looked pathetic and sad
His gloved hand shook with emotion. -
The man addressed became similarly af.
fected, and looked downcast and was
speechless. The other went on. "She's
such a silly such little dy-away you
know: All eyes. and necklace. and stuff,
and nonsense. Why don't you marry g
whipped cream or a water-ice :? either
would be more tangible. Nothing to her
no soul, no substance, no knowledge, no
heart"
''Bless me-" responded the other with
sigh. Everybody thinks so. I've mel
dozen people this morning who have said
precisely the same thing. No substance
no knowledge, no heart. But she's pret.
ty. Tom, you must allow she's pretty, con.
foundedly and .angelically pretty?'' He
made the most of this.
pretty" exclaimed the other with g
roar of contempt. pretty! Her poodle
is pretty, her maid is pretty; what has tina,
to do with it? Pretty, pretty! I am a.
shamed of you, sir"
''Ah, we'll. cant blame you perhaps
But fancy her, or rather did before
this morning when everybody has been
pouring into my ears all the imperfections
of the little jewel. Perhaps I shouldn't
have done it, but the moonlight was re-
sponsible. | proposed to her, Tom, in
the garden amid the roses and Chinese
lanterns. on rustic seat. The moon was
out in all its humbugging glory, and |
did act on the spur of the moment. and
upon my soul. wish was out of it.
In point of fact the poor fellow was con-
WINGED before the day was over, that be
had made mess of it, if the phrase will
be pardoned. All the highly respectable
old ladies in town (and there were many,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28
Bill Arp and the Life Insurance. Agents.

Bill Arp and the Life lnsuranee Agents.
I got tired Of ell this. and walked to
Whitehall for peace. A friend I suppose
he was friend) found me and told me be
wanted to see me particularly. He took
me away and hauled out sum little thumb
papers full Of figures and said he wanted
me to insure my life. That skeeTed ne
worse than anything. for it looked Ike !
was in danger. and he had just found il
out. I. axed him if he thought there
would be fight. He explained things
to me, and I felt relieved, and declined to
insure for the present. You see ! felt
nifty we'll, and couldn't see the necessity.
At the next corner met another friend,
who seemed glad to see me exceedingly.
He held my hand in his several moments.
He axed me if my life was insured. He
said he was agent for the very best COM
pany in the world. I axed him how long
IA man would live under his company. He
then explained that man might die any
time; that they didn't undertake to keep
a man from dying. So I declined. but
expressed my gratitude for his interest II
my welfare, and promised to buy policy
|as soon as I got right sick. Just as / 1slt
him I heard him call some feller dan
phool. When I got to the hotel. theRs
was feller waitin' for me on the same
business. He talked with me for an hous
about the uncertainty Of life and the cer-
tainty Of death. thought, perhaps, he
was missionary. He seemed concerned
about my wife and children. and once or
twice wiped bis eyes with white pocket
handkerchief. I knowed he was friend,
and I told him I would reflect seriously
about the matter. I believe that compa-
ny is purely philanthropic institution
and would lend poor feller few dollars
Iif be was suffering. think I will try to
borrow little from their agents to-mor-
row. This morning the first one came to
see me again and concluded ! was look
ing nifty bad, and axed him to excuse me
as was not feelin we'll. l went to Dr.
Alexander, and got a. dose Of salts. BE
axed me if I was sick. I told him I sap
posed I was and the reason why. He then
told me all about l 1000 Of them fellers ID
town. and they had augers. long augers /;
and they bored about half an inch at the
first interview and an inch at the second
in the same hole, and SO on until they got
to the hollow. and the patient give IS sal
took a policy. l don't know about that.
but I will say they are the frieDdtjcst.
most sympathizen and kind hearted men
| ever struck only / don't like 80 nseh
talk abous coffius and graveyards. Idd'st
take the salts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28
Harvesting Corn.

In our Northern States two ends are to
be reached in the cultivation of Indian
corn: First, the greatest quantity Of
ripened grain. and second. the greatest a.
mount and best quality Of fodder for cattle.
Upon the proper harvesting Of the crop
much Of its value depends. There are
two principal methods employed. One is
to cut the tops Of the stalks in early au-
tumn and leave the ears a few days more
to ripen on the stalks. The other is to
cut the stalk at the roots and let the corn
ripen and the fodder cure in the stalk
Each plan has its advocates. Both claim
that their way is the best
The advocates of the former theory say
that by cutting the tops of the stalks early
in the season they obtain the best fodder
which the stalks are capable Of producing,
aud by leaving the ears on the stalks un-
til they are fully matured. they obtain
heavier and greater corn than can be OBJ
tained in any other way.
Those who advance the cutting of the
corn at the roots claim that by cutting and
stocking at the proper time they get all
the fodder in good condition, and that the
corn natures better, is solid, and less af-
fected by frost than it would be if the ears
were longer exposed to the influence OF
the weather.
Considerable practical experience and
some observation have convinced US that
the latter is the better of the two. We
can think of no better way of securing
both the corn and the stalks in the finest
condition. We consider it preferable to
the other method for the following reasons:
First, it is, on the whole, less work to
harvest the corn by this method than BY
the other.
Second. the corn can be cut when quite
green, if, as is often the case. there is
danger Of early frosts. We have cut corn
which was SO green that it was hardly
glazed, put it up in small stocks. and had
it ripen off in good sound corn. If We
had cut the tops and left the ears exposed
to the frost, much of the corn would have
been seriously damaged. s.
Third, when the corn Is cut at the roots
the land is left in good condition,to plough,
while, if the ears are picked of, the stalks
must either be cut before ploughing, OF
else that work must be very imperfectly
performed.
If any one doubts the truth of our con
clusions let him try each method and see
| if he does not like ours best Working
| Farmer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

HDr. Hall says things are so nicely
balanced by nature. that if the earth should
run against anything" the water Of the
Pacific ocean would slip out Of its basin,
and drown the whole Of Europe and North
America. This being the case, We hope
the man who guides the North Pole will
keep bright lookout for runaway comets.
It would be very damp to wake up some
morning and find 'a thousand fathops Of
pork pickle" about the place where we take
in oxygen. Well, it would.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

relic of the war of 1872. Ferdinand Du-
rang died-I do not know where--and
Frank Keys bones lie in the cemetery at
Fredericktown: but guess that song will
live as long as there is an American boy
to sing it,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

@T The writer of an obituary notice OF
an estimable lady said that the bereayed
husband was hardly able to bear the de-
mise Of his wife" Imagine his disgust
oh reading in print that the bereaved has
band was ''hardly able to wear the chem
ise of his wife"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

~ When Daniel Webster was advised
not to enter the legal profession because
it was already crowded, he replied:
There is room at the top"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28
Payment Of Small Bills.

The payment of.small bills is matter
of more importance than is usually at
tached to it. There are not a few who,
in times when business is a little depress-
ed, and the prospects for the future seem
more than usually unsettled, will hold all
their cash in hand, tell all the collectors
who wait on them with overdue bills to
'call again." while the payment would
not give them any serious Inconvenience,
and would accommodate large and de-
serving class of creditors. Indeed, we
know nothing that ID a quiet way would
60 50 far to give animation to the markets
throughout the country as the universal
fulfllment of. the obligation at the first
opportunity. If all the little debts. for
the discharge of which the debtors now
have the cash actually in hand, were paid
at once, the wheels Of business would be
fabricated, and general jollity soon pre-
vail throughout the land. The first seri-
GUS effect on trade of any public excite
ment comes from the sudden check of
those little streams. It is true, the large
transactions are arrested. but if every
body went on paying those little debts the
check would be forced along by the cur
rent thus continually renewed. Let every
one whose eyes fall on these lines pay out
his ready money for bills he knows to be
due, and stop not until his pockets are
emptied. Probably before this is realized
the return current will reach his pocket
too. and he will be able to I'LL all his OBJ.
legations. There is as much money as
ever. Why stop its aow7 Let it move
on by prompt payment Of bills now due,
and new business will catch the inspira.
ton and start off on fresh gallop.
BEAUTIFUL THoUeHr. There is but a
breath of air and beat of the heart be-
tween this world and the next. And in
the brief interval of painful and awful
suspense, while we feel death is with us.
that we are powerless. and be all power.
full, and the last pulsation here is but
prelude of endless life hereafter, we feel.
that in the midst of the stunning calamity
about to befall us,sthat earth has no COM
pensating good to the severity Of our loss.
But there is no grief without some bene6-
cent provisions to soften its intensities.
When the good and lovely die. the mem
ory of their good deeds. like the moon
beams of the stormy sea, lights up our
darkened hearts, and lends to the sur
roundings a beautiful SO sad. so sweet,
that we would not. if We could, dispel the
darkness that environs US.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

@The obstinacy of the female sex Il
accounted for BY the fact that the Latin
word for woman is s'nauzier." 8. i9
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

@The best way to train . child up
in the way it should 60. is for the parent
to travel that way himself.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

~The new departure" Of the Ad-
ministratiop-to Long Branch.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-28

H Let your aim be high in life, and
attain it.
The New York herald., 1871-02-28
SENATE.
wAeHrNaToN, Feb. 81, 1871.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ~, 1871.
PAYMENT OF THE GEORGIA SENATOR'S
resolution was passed providing for u compensa of
the Georgia SenaiorsHi Miller-from the date Of
their elections July 49, 1868, and Of the
and Whteyrom their alleged election TO the date at which
they were declared not entitled to their seats.
THE cINcIsNATI AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
MIR. coEHErT, rep) of Oregon, from the Committee
Commerce reported fsvoraey bin to authorize the
Mir VIcHHRS (dem) Of Nd, member of the Committee
on Commerce. dssentcd from the
cxpedcncv and constuuonalny.
And Mr. DAVIS, tdem) Of KY desired TO have an under
standing with the senators Interested the that should
not be taken up this week.
Mr. SHrRM AN, lrepl OF Ohio replied he would advise
with the Senator from Kentucky (Mr Davis the subject
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
Mr BLAIR (dcm OF NO., rising to pcrsonai explana
ou sent to the Secretary and had partly read article
from the Washington correspondence Of the New York
Tribune stating tnst a OF republican Senators
Gently held Tor the purpose OF consulting measures
necessary TO protect the lives and property citizens
against ku kx depredaons in the South Senator Scott
chairman OF the investigating committee, made some
satcments OF the testimony before the committee concern
Ing aairs IN North Carolina. These statements were TO
The elect that much OF the testimony was OF startling
character that there forty thousand OF the rebel
kn kux already organized In North Carolina aud acting mn
der some central authority and In evidence that similar
organizations already exstcd Ia nearly southern State
The New York herald., 1871-02-28
TeLEGRApaIc NEWS ITEMS.

Tho subscriptions TO the French relief fund IN San Fran
cisco now a..ount to sco9,lc0, gold
W. r. Flint Sheriff OF Davis county, Mo-, claims TO hnvs
been knocked down Kansas City Thursday last and
robbed Of &l700 OF county funds His story generally
discrediteJ.
Henry sarues psyius teller the First National Bank
OF Camden, NJ j. charged with enbezsIg Sii 900 Of The
banks funds.
Frank Sanders, awaiting sentence FOR compncHy IN
tho Camdon, NJ iots served four years In the army
during the war; and at the battle OF Champion lass cap0u
with lis own hands tho from Virginia regiment
Edward Tyson, brakeman tho Boston and Albany
Raroad was crushed death yesterday at Hsh urdSe
near East Albany BY failing between tne cars WINE lAs
train was In motion
John Ware recently convicted OF the murder OF hIs father
Camden N u, was yesterday senleheeu 70 % langoa %
the 10th OF April.
The Michigan Centrel Railroad commeaesn running
reIshts over their air lne yesterday II Ia reported thai
tS company viii relay the tack this season iro Detroit 70
Jackson aud rom Nics 20 Chicago VITA steel rails
Jphn Turner, old and prominent ciIxcn Of ChieAgos
died suddenly yesterday lie has leeE 10; r,1ry
the directors cl tho Gb.c:So and xorhcscrn kaixoAd
The New York herald., 1871-02-28
CRIME IN WISCONSIN,.

Fearful Family Tragedy -NIurdcr md Suicide.
CHICAGO, FcD. ~ 1871.
A despatch from Neenah Wis.,, says:-Last Satur-
day night John Hess, who had been confined III the
iaii at Oshkosh, escaped and Immediately went to
Neenah, to MS former home. Thence he went to
the home OF his divorced wife and murdered her.
first shooting per and then cutting her throat from
ear to ear. The murderer then repaired to his
brothers. house and hid IN the attic There he was
discovered yesterday morning, and an effort was
made 10 arrest him. when be SHOT himself through
the heaV
The New York herald., 1871-02-28
TZIE JOINT HIGH COMMISSION.
First Meeting Of the Members
in Consultation.
---~~~~->~~>~~-~>~~~~-~~ ri
The Method of Proceeding
Arranged.
The English c mmissioncrs Doing the agreed
bic to our Congressman. "A
ADJOURNMENT UNTIL SATURDAY NEXT.

tff
The Joint High Commission held their first meet
ing this morning at the State Department. at eleven
O'Clock II was necessarily informal, OWING to the
absence Of nearly one-hali the members Of the Com
mission or the Commissioners on the part OF the
United States there were present Secretary Fish,
General Schenck ana Associate Justice Nelson. On
the part OF Great Britain, Earl De GRAY, Professor
Bernard and Sir Edward Thornton, the British
Minister.
The session lasted for over m hour the preIimi
nary part being Father OF social character. After
an interchange OF opinion on the best method Of
proceedlng the meeting adjourned anti Saturday
next, when the term OF Senator Williams expires,
and Judge Hoar, who Is expected here tomorrow,
VIII be present aud complete the number designated
on the part OF the United states. .-.es,-' F'
Sir John A. Macdonald of Canada, telegraphed
here to-day that he would probably arrive on We'd
nesday night or Thursday morning. He has engaged
quarters at the Arlington aud viii be accompanied
by hislady's suite aud retnue OF servants.
SIR Stafford Northcote is due "wednesday st New
York III the Russll. and on his arrival in Washing
ton VIII, take lodgings with the other English mem
bers 0fthc Commission. at Mr.. Phelps residence, on
X street.
Tomorrow evening the British Commissioners
VIII dino at Sir E,twara. .Inognon's, on Wednesday
evening at the residenc6o Secretary Fish, ana on
Thursday evening they WIN give a grand dinner
party at their own residence When the ..roast beef
and plumb pudding diplomacy wilt be fairly In.
augurated. Iii
The members OF the Commission and their al
juncts, Lord Tenrerden, viscount Goderich ami Mr.
Howard. devote much OF their time IN cutivaing
the acquaintance OF the prominent officials and
members Of Congress. Soon after their arrival
here the British commissioners called and paid
their respects to Senator Sumner, and to-day the
Senator returned their calls. It is stated that the
sessions Of the High Commission VIII be purely OF
diplomatic character. and every member is expected
to keep silent tongue until their deliberations are
ended AMI the result IL made known through the
Executive channel.
Departure of Sir Jehn A. Macdonald from
Ottawa for WashimaIon. 81
OTTAWA Canada, Feb. q, 1871.
sir John A. Macdonald, accompanied by Lady
Macdonald, Colonel Bernard. Deputy Minister OF
Justice; Mr.. Whnacher, or the Fisheries Depart
ment, and Mr.. Drinkwater Sir Johns private secrc.
tary, LETT fer Washington this morning.
The New York herald., 1871-02-28
Departure Of Sir Jchn A. Macdonald from
Ottawa for Washim:.I0n.

OTTAWA, C0naua Feb. q, 1871.
sir John A.. Macdonald, accompanied by Lady
Macdonald, Colonel Bernard. Deputy Minister OF
Justice; Mr.. Whuacher or the Fisheries Depart
ment, and Mr. Drinkwater Sir Johns private secrc-
tary, LETT fer Washington this morning.
The New York herald., 1871-02-28

enltieu 10 cOuslueTatiOn since Inc questions have
been eit entirely to them for years. But the Queen
gave and the Queen taketh away--God save the
queen.
am also informed that Sir John considers the
action Of England In not consulting Canada, when
proDoang the Commission as Tending to create dis
tnat England would sacrifice us for the States. 1t
also affords an opportunity for exutaton on the part
OF
pEMAGoGURs AND SENSATION PAPERS
in the United States, VINO may induce passion by
urging ON the people to disregard Canadian rights
because England Will side against the cOOly Hnt
he looks upon this action Of England as proceeding
rather from diplomatic necessities rh.n from de.
between Canada and the States he considers mere
delicate than those between England ana America
and more easily disturbed.
He also thinks the appointment Of Canadian
could De found In Englnnd With ample knowledge al
the points IN dispute; but the appointment OF Ca
madam would create good feeling everywhere IN
Canada and be a guarantee TO the most apprchen-
sivc people that Canadian interests would be pro.
tected since the report or the Commissioners mnst
be unanimous.
In his opinion the appointment OF the Commission
is % wise and
sTATEsMANLIKE STEP
since 1t tends 10 peaceanle solution OF questions
which, SO long as tney are left unsettled are sources
OF danger at every whti1 OF passion.
II am unable 10 report with accuracy enough to
satisfy myself Sir Johns opinions the consultation
OF the Commission. wished to ascertain what he
thought OF excluding Ben Butler and Sumner from
the american section.l
Win regard to the duties which the Commission
was lutenued to perform, am gwen very crcum.
sanal account OF Sir John's expressions on the sub
hject, but so narrow and dangerous spirit do thcy
betray ana 50 complete lack Of comprehension
OF the American spirit that was at first l0ath to ac-
cerE them AS genuine. regret TO learn that Sir
JoAns views on International Affairs are tnged wltn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-01-11

Miss MAGGIE KNIGHT.-We had the pleasure, on
Monday evening last. of seeing and hearing this
petite actress at the Hawaiian Theatre. She is a wee
little young lady, not scarcely yet in her teens. we
should say, but brim full of talent. Her voice
though that of a juvenile, is well modulated, and
with culture viii develop wonderfully, while she
sings with all the spirit and sparkling vivacity of
youth. Her MY Johnnie was a shoemaker, , and
&c Finnegan's Wake" both in character, were ad-
mirably done, while her dancing of the Sailors
HOrnpipe was quite equal to sny previous represent
alton we have ever seen. She was received with
rapturous applause, 1--WE were sorry to observe but q
slim house) and We prophesy that she win become a
favOrite with our Honoluluans. Frank Jones, the
truly inimitable negro delineator and comedian, as
he always does. kept the audience in a broad grin
whenever he showed his own worries. A good bill is
presented for this evening. Miss Maggie Knights
benefit viii take place ON Monday evening next, and
we bespeak for her q full house.