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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
Success in Sheep Raising.

MY flock of Cotswold Sheep this year yield
wi ed an average Of III slbs. Of clean wool,
not including the refuse which is usually left
in contiguity with the fleece. Ny Buck which
l have had for several years (raised by Mr..
George Jackson, celebrated stock raiser in
New Jersey shears from thirteen to fourteen
yearly, his gross weight is 3l7 lbs. The wool
from these sheep was sold in Baltimore by
Messrs. Blandford b Gwynn for the highest
market price.
hope to be able next year to furnish Bucks
to all persons who take an interest in improv-
ing their sheep. W. W. CObEY. q
July Z, 187l-2t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

pT Corn in Maryland promises an unusu'
ally large yield this year. From all sections
of the State the reports are that it is looking
WELL
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
Examination Of the Pupils Of
Charlotte Hall.
! Examipation of the Pupils Of Charlotte

VINHE EXamlpatlOn OF the Pupils OF Cnafl0tte
llese anuxuuzzs.raiassuulknr1
WEDNESDAY, ana 1i1UllSl,1[1.ltlO
18th and 18th instant.
The patrons Of the School, the reverend clergy
and literary public are invited to attend.
Commencement Exercises on FRIDAY, l4th.
The next Session begins September 4th.
July Z, 187l-1t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

FOR SALE, OR RENT
THE ensuing year, one of the most desirable
i residences in Port Tobacco, known -
as the BRICK HOUSE, with large lot SO
attached, now occupied by Mr.. James l.6zl
Wingate. For terms apply to
July Z, l871-3t. GEO. P. JENKINS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

rs Chemistry is furnishing us new agent'
IS.-fA.s, force, l1ss1ana many osney imissAAl
aids over those we once possessed. Ports from
which commerce was driven during the hot
months, by their terrible fevers, are visited all
the year with impunity now. Many localities
in the South and West, kept tenantless by their
deleterious miasms, are now filling up with po-
pulations under the protection Of Ayers Ague
Cure. Their affecting chills and fever are SO
efectually cured by this remedy, that the dis
ease no longer turns emigration aside, or des-
stroys the settler if he ventures upon its infect
ed districts Gazette, Ind, II.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
LADIES' MEETING.

TVHE Ladies' Association, of Port Tobacco
Parish, will meet at Mrs. Boswelps, on
FRIDAY, July 7th, at IL M.
June 80, 1871.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

O4D91l0e9 c0dnty <es 1nO ~ P6usy ]
greatly approve Of pledge myself, mot only
it's success. W. JOHN +. aARDiNER.
June 10 1871-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
M%Mro Fair h

% Mrs. Fair has been again refused new
trial. The Judge also declined to sign re-
to the Supreme Court, on the
ground that it would be inconsistent to ask a
higher Court to do what he would not do
himself.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

s@In the dearth of news, both political
and otherwise, now prevailing, and as mat
ter of interest. to the many friends of the
youthful writer, we give place this week to a
private letter of J. Arthur Taylor, Sd, to his
father, Col. W.. H. S. Taylor, then Second
military Auditor at Richmond, Va, contain.
ing an account of bis experiences, &C., at the
bloody battle of Gettysburg:
from the Richmond Wing of July, 1863 ]
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
The French Loan.

turaHy e2clteQ surprise IN Europe ana the
United States. In six hours subscriptions
were received for twice the aggregate amount
required, and not only did Paris, London and
Berlin compete for the privilege Of lending
this large sum, but even in India the loan was
sought with unusual desire at the stock e.
change Of Bombay. This result establishes
two important facts, which are Of great con-
sequence to the future Of France: 6rst, that
her credit has not been impaired in the money
markets of the world, and next, that vast a.
is the Injury which nine months of foreign
war and civil strife have inflicted on the coun.
try, the resources of the people are still abun.
dant, and appear whenever order and author.
ity are established.
The French are q frugal, careful and mo.
ney-saviug people. These characteristics have
marked them for centuries, and they are az
strongly developed among the agricultural
population, andindeed among almost all other
classes to-day. as they were under Louis XIV
The general wealth has greatly increased dur.
ing the last twenty-five years, and large part
of its accumulations has been concealed in the
hands of farmers, trades-people and the work
ing masses, whose main idea of finance is not
to trust banks or to engage in speculation,
but to hide away thei. gold, as resource which
may always be counted upon in the worst oil
times. The amount Of capital thus withdrawn
from circulation and enterprise must have been
immense, for when Napoleon appealed to the
people instead Of the bankers, for loan dur
ing the Crimean war, it was answered with
the same spirit which is now manifested
And, what is quite curious, too, many of the
coins that were then paid into the Treasury
bore very ancient dates, and had evidently
not seen the light of day for several genera
tons.
Gratifying as this success must be to the
pride and patriotism of the French, the con-
trast which it presents with our own loan, is
NOT much calculated to excite pleasant refec-
lions on this side Of the Atlantic. At this
very time agents Of the Treasury Of the United
States are hawking bonds about the money
markets Of Europe, and seeking investments
in the new Eve per cents, without being able
to sell single dollars worth. First, all the
great bankers were tried at London, Amster-
dam and Frank fort, and the experiment prov
ed complete failure Then Mr.. Boutwell's
own officials were sent to try their skill in
conquering the prejudices of the Old World.
They carried out an iron safe filled with bonds,
just as a peddler would start off with his pack,
but the safe remains on deposit and the bonds
are unsold. Mr. Boutwell, has succeeded, by
bis wonderful policy, in convincing capitalists
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07

The Democracy and tho Next Presidency,
The Anne arundel Aduertiser makes the
following remarks: ave have been struck
with the fact that. there is very little discus.
sion as to the Democratic nomination fol
President, while, in. regard to the platform
Democratic opinion seems to be gradually
settling down to the conclusion, that it will
not vary much from that of the Ohio Demo
cracy. We are inclined to think that no bet
ter policy could be pursued in regard to the
canvass Of 1872, than to send the ablest and
best men in the party, unrestricted, to the
National Convention, though, we fear, this
WIN Ue uaruIy possible. Almost every State
has its "favorite son." who will secure a
strong expression from his State, and the ex-
ample will be followed. It is quite certain,
however, that there is very little strenuous
craftsmanship among the people as to who shall
be their candidate, but there is very earnest
desire for victory, overshadowing all individ-
ual preferences. With the people, North and
South, men are looked upon as the small dust
in the balance in comparison With the cause.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad.
WORK ON THE TUNNEL.


We copy the following from the Baltimore
american of Tuesday last:
Mr.. Rutter, who contracted to construct
the tunnel under the city of Baltimore for the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, is pushing
the work with commendable energy. A part
Of the tunnel has been completed near North
avenue bridge, and the hands are now at work
upon it in dczen different directions, 10 fact
all along the line from Jones Falls to Gilmor
street. The most difficult part of the work is
where it passes under the line of the Northern
Central Railroad. A great deal of rock is en-
countered there. necessitating resort to blast
ing. The soil to be tunneled along the bal
ance Of the route is chiefly gravel and clay
and presents co serious obstacle to the pro-
gress of the work.
Near Gilmor street the engineers have come
in contact with small springs on the surface
and steam pump was placed in position
yesterday for the purpose of keeping the route
dry.
The work is going on in so many different
places at the same time, and the excavations
made are so often left in an unfinished state
that others may be worked up to them, thai
it is almost impossible to form any correct
estimate of the progress made in single day
but it is more than probable that the work
will be completed inside of the specified time
which, by the ordinance, is placed at two
years.
The intention of the Company, however, il
to run trains on the road as soon as it is com
pleted from this city to Washington, and, un
til the tunnel is finished, to construct tenn
porary depot outside of the city limits, which
may be reached by the City Passenger Rail
way.
WORK ON THE ROAD.
The work upon the road is rapidly pro
crossing, and at the junction of the road will
the Annapolis Road lively scene is present
ed. The Annapolis Republican says tina
thousands upon thousands Of sleepers are pilet
about, interspersed with rails and other neces
sary fixtures, while the shrill whistle of th'
locomotive is heard ever and anon to sigma
the workmen of the approach of the engin'
and its train, or to direct the brakemen in re
gard to their duties. Several cars have beer
converted into sleeping and eating rooms
which are jocularly styled "palace cars" b!
the employees. Of course, these apartment
are are very convenient, being, like the work
men, cosmopolitan. As the work progresse
the cars are moved along, and thus the 10
convenience of long walk for GRUB" is Oh
waited. The laborers are at earnest work now
10 endeavoring to have everything completed
about the road leading to the camp meeting
ground in time for that event.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-07-07
JAMES F MATTHEWS.
NOTICE.

TAKEN up adrift, on the Potomac river, .
L CANOE, 20 feet long and feat wide, with
q centre-board. She 10 painted lead color, With
yellow stripe around the top: The. owner,
will be required to prove property and pSy.
charges before delivery. 81 s.
G. d. BRYANT,
Harris Lot P.O., Charles Co., Nd.
June 80, lS7l-3t. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
A Live Home Journal

Las3 October, Hearth and Home passed
into the hands of Messrs. Orange Judd
& Co., Of 245 Broadway, New York, the
well known publishers of the 4American
-4gricuttmrist-a journal long without a
rival in sterling value and circulation.
The marked improvements then expect
ed to appear in Hearth aud Home have
been fully realized, and it is now one OF
echoicestillustrated journals anywhere
issued for the family circle-adapted to
both the Juvenile and adult people, and
meeting the special wants of the house
keeper. Besides it supplies very useful
chapters for the garden and farm, and an
important News sheet, giving valuable
resume of the news for week, up to the
moment ofissue. From $500 to $500 worth
of very fine engravings beautify each
weekly number. We notice now still
further mark of enterprise on the part
of the publishers; they have secured the
exclusive editorial services of Edward Egg
gleston, sowidcly and favorably known
by his writings in Scribner'S Monthly,
and many other Magazines and Journals,
and especially as the chief superintend-
ing Editor of the Nc,D York Independent
for some time past, With this notable
addition to the previously large and strong
editorial force, Hearth and Home can not
fail to merit and command a prominent
place in every household, in city, village,
and country. Specimen copies can doubt
less be obtained of the publishers, as
above. Terms only So q year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
TO Which is The apology Due


Two precious old rascals at the North
havelately experienced bitter disappoint.
ment-Horace Greedy and Ben Butler.
Horace ardently wished to be nominated
for President Of the United States by the
New York Radical State Cow ention, and
worked hard for this end, with power
ful faction to back him. But the said
Convention met at Syracuse on the 4th
inst, and nominated Grant. Horace and
his men fought valliantly, but met with
death nevertheless.
Ben Butler, surnamed "spoon-thief,"
painted, with longings that could not be
uttered, to be nominated for Governor of
Massachusetts. But the State Conven-
ton met lately at Worcester, and nomi-
mated, instead OF Ben, man named
Washburn. Ben stood his disappoint-
ment better than old Horace. He subsi-
ded gracefully and agreed to support
Washburn. But just before Ben's de-
feat, Horace, who although they are
brother Radicals, does not like Ben, had
abused the latter sorely in the Tribune,
and gone so tar as to call him turkey
gobbler." After Ben's amiable and grace
ful behavior, of course the Tribune will
have to apologize to him. Some people
however, will think the apology more
due to the gobbler than to Ben! To
which then shall it be-to Ben or the
gobbler?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19

What strange and often terrible TRACE
dies are recorded in the papers. Here is
an account from place on Long Island OF
two sisters, aged women, who have long
lived together in a dilapidated house.
They seldom went out, and no one knew
how they lived, but it was generally un-
derstood that they had plenty Of funds
One Of the pair was insane, and, doubt
less, motives of delicacy induced the other
to lead this secluded life with her, The
mere thought Of this lonely existence
with no companion but maniac, is shock
ing to think of, and it recalls the horrid
creature in Charlotte Bronte's wonderful
novel. Yet these tive lived thus fol
years, until lately the neighbors noticing
an unusual quiet about the house took
alarm and forced the door. Within they
found the dead body Of one sister in an
advanced state Of decomposition, and the
other-destitute of sense, yet still possess
ing a sisterly dcyotion-was patiently
watching beside the remains. What a
subject for the novelist or poet, and what
lesson it teaches of the indestructibility
of human affection.-New York Evening
Mail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
Ne,xsnnner Change.

We-learn that at the close Of the pres
ent volume, November 1st, the Carolina
Farmer and Weekly Star, now combin-
ed, will be issued as separate publica-
tons.
The Carolina Farmer will be issued,
as originally, in monthly magazine form,
with handsome cover and title page, ana
will be devoted exclusively to Agricul-
ture, Horticulture and kindred subjects.
The first issue will appear December lst,
as specimen number, and the regular
yolume will! commence nm g 81 January w. Isl, ls73. j;
vance,. Those who subscribe prior to
December 1st will be credited from that
date to January 1st, 1873. a large edi-
ton of the December number will be
circulated, and fine opportunity for adj
vertisers is here presented.
The Weekly Star will be issued every
Friday, commencing November Sd, at
$500 per year in advance. II will be
printed in the best style and will con-
tain twenty. eight columns of reading
matter, embracing Politics, Literature,
Market Reports and General News.
AS most of our readers are probably
aware, both these publications are owned
and conducted by VIM. III. Bernard,
Proprietor of the Daily Morning Star,
Wilmington, ~, c., to whom all commu-
nications should be addressed,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

And take great pleasure proclamng the BEST SELECTED and
MOST COMPLETE STOCK they have offered
bought New York and 51 BanGTs sst from the the Best
therefore enabled to SELL CHEAP and this intend do
We keep EVERYTHING usually found in First Glass Village
esucha L-.-.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
A New Railroad Project.

A correspondent of the ConstitItio1'al-
ist, writing from Big Creek, in this Coun-
ty, presents new railroad route in a
plain practical manner, and shows clear
ly the advantages. Augusta would derive
from the construction of such a road.
But here are the writer's views:
The chief object of this communication
is to call the attention OF the people OF
Augusta to the vast advantage, in COM
mercial point of view, accruing to them
by the construction Of short line OF rail-
road, viz: from Newberry village or Sill
yer Street, on the Greenville and Colum-
bia Railroad, to Lofts or Johnstons De-
pot on the Charlotte, Columbia and Au-
gusta Railroad. The distance from New
berry to Lofts isabout thirty-tye miles; |;
from Silver Street to Lofts near twenty
six miles. The Laurens Railroad termi-
mates at Silver Street, and can be bought
Tor small sum Of money, and the line
of road extended to Laurens Court House,
which would enhance the value of the
road by increase of trade. The route Of
theproposed line through Edgefield coun-
ty would pass through one OF the richest
sections of South Carolina-no heavy
grading or deep fills, but one stream of
any size, and the country finely timber
cd, abounding in every material for rail-
road construction. The people residing
Gu the line are anxious for the road, and
will render all the aid in money and Ia
Dor possible for them to give. The cost
of building the road would probably not
exceed two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars. The narrow gauge may be con-
structed for much less money. Now,
what would be the pecuniary benefits to
the people of the city of Augusta? I
will state facts, and leave her practical
commercial men to form their own con-
clusions. First, at Ncwberry village,
there are sold annually from sixty to
eighty thousand bales Of cotton. If the
above road was built two-thirds of that
trade would come to- Augusta. The peo-
pie from north Edgefield, Newberry,
Laurens and Abbeville counties would
ship their produce over this road to Au-
gusta. 1 estimate that forty thousand
additional bales Of cotton would be thrown
on the market of your city. We are of
opinion that it would pay the city of
Augusta to build the road, using her own
funds. The increase of her trade would
amply compensate for the investment,
without estimating the profits accruing
from freights and passengers. Mr.. Edi-
tor, we wish you to agitate this railroad
schcmo in earnest discussion through
the press of the city, that the attention
of the thinking and commercial men
may be directed to the importance of the
work.
Yours respectfully, L.C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19

aD- A Radical newspaper says that
I" Democratic journals are wasting their
time talking about few insignificant
frauds among Republican officials" In
significant, eh2 Only twenty million
dollars at one haul from the Internal
Revenue Department. That amt much.
AS long as the Radical officeholders don't
steal more than they collect, their little
peccadillos are merely sportive and in
significant. If they were to take to steal
ing in earnest, wouldn't the deuce be to
,ayI-Pittsburg tPa.) Post. ..U
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19

Gs~ Dogs remarkable for sagacity ex-
ist in regions where alligators abound
For instance, when one of them wishes
to cross river where the alligators are,
he goes up the streama good way and
barks with all his might. The alligators
90 there, and wait for him to swim across
The dog, when he sees, from the NUM-
ber of snouts above water, that his enc
mics have all gathered to the feast, runs
down the bank as fast as he can, and
swims across before the alligators are
aware Of the trick that has been played
upon them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
c. K. HENDERSON 6 Bro,
ANITEVJLI,F s c.

EG to inform their Friends and Customers of Edge6d and adjacent
Counties that they are now opening their Stock of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
For the Ladies.

1 have complete stock of Black ALPACA,
Beautiful Striped French POPLINS,
Figured Mohar LUSTRES,
Figured DELAINES,
Black and Colored all wool DELAINES,
Beautiful Nlson SACKS and TALMAs Llama FIRING
Balmoral Skirts
Gloves and Hosiery. great variety
Ribbons of all widths and colors
Sash Ribbons black and colored,
Velvet Ribbons black and colored
Roman and China Grape Ties
Hoop Skirts Corsets, Switches, Chgnons, DC
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19

~ Plus fX, it is said, while thankful
for the many offers of home rendered
him in various parts of the world, OK
presses his intention to die at Rome,
where, he says, his successors in the
Pontiff's chair for thousands of years
will also breathe their last. He and all
the dignitaries of the Church believe
that tho head of the Catholic Church
should remain in Rome, unless compell-
ed by violence to leave it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19

as- BY storm at Salt Lake, on the
10Th, houses were prostrated, trains de-
layed and wires blown down.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-10-19
BOOTS AND SHOES /!
MADE TO oRDERl OR, REPA1nE:

.a = e...st
All work well done at reasonable pri
ces, out of the best Leather, and by com
petent workmen. -
Give me a trial, and I will give you
good fit.
Terms Cash. -, S II. N5ANGET.
June s-l,i II "a
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-08-31

There arc a few bands Of Comanches
who are still roaming over the plains,
generally in the western part of Texas
One Of these. the Qua .ha-da band, has
never reported to an agent, but form. a
nucleus to which disaffected Indians
from other bands can go and organ ize
raiding party. This band has q very
injurious effect on all the Indians in this
section Of the country.
LAURIE TATUM,
Indian Agent.
FIT. SILL, IND. TER,
Office Kiowa Agency. 8 mo. IA, 1871.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-08-31
POLITICAL MEETING.

i AS indicated above, on next Satur-
/, sy the political campaign of 1871 will
7 fairly opened in Cedar county. The
j tate Central Committee has sent us
u NO of the best speakers on the list, and
only remains for the Republicans of
' lie county to make this event what it
Mould be-a worthy beginning for the
:: oirited canvass and grand majority for
!, 'hich Iowa stands pledged.
h The Democrats have taken a ''new
eparture," and are striving to encour-
} re each other with the iteration of
! leir ability to materially reduce the
: republican ma jority i'll Iowa at the
: october election. On the other hand,
: he Republicans have pledged them
J elves that the majority for the princi-
t les Of right and justice shall be not
+ My upheld but increased. The moral
fleet of such result is needed, and
ill be beneficial. everywhere to the
:, .,lse which it vindicates here. In or.
! er that this result be attained it is
ocessary that every county and every
n recinct be awake. Assurance and
\ pathy are the great enemies. Let us
z. ecrcc their Punishment from old Cedar
~ all coming out on Saturday and
!; ommencing the active and vigilant
- ork which will enable us to make a
iood report when the ballots fall.
s. Less assurance, more safety.