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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
Death Of am Old citizen.

Francis B. Wills, M, D., died at his late
residence, near Port Tobacco, ON Saturday
morning last, at an advanced age. DR.. Wills
retired from the regular practice of medicine
nearly thirty years. ago.. and devoted bimself,
We believe, almost exclusively to agricultural
pursuits, in which, by the exercise of sound
Judgment, and of rare prudence and economy,
he was most successful, notwithstanding the
heavy losses, incident to the late war, which
swept away the fortunes Of so many Of our
citizens. In the death of DR.. Wills our COM
munity has lost valuable and useful citizen,
and bis family devoted husband and father
In speaking of him as friend, we shall be
pardoned for mentioning that he was among
the FIRST, when we came to this place to estab-
lish The Times. over twenty-eight years ago
to give US encouragement, and promptly en-
tered his name as subscriber upon our books
and has been a most punctual paying one
every year since. Thus, one by one, our old
friends are leaving the stage Of busy life, and
we trust to find everlasting rest from theil
weary labors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28

How Delegates Already Chosen Stand i'm
Relation to Presidential Nominations.

How Delegates Already Chosen Stand i'm
Relation to Presidential Nominations.
The following is correct statement of the
action Of the several Democratic State conven-
tions which have already elected delegates to
the Baltimore Convention upon the Presiden-
tial question. The conventions may be divi-
ded into four classes: l. Those which bound
their delegates by no instructions except the
adoption of the best policy for defeating Grant.
2. Those which instructed their delegates to
oppose any nominations whatever at Balti-
more. 8. Those which instructed their dele
gates to vote for Greeley and Brown. A.
Those which instructed their delegates to vote
for a straightout Democratic nomination
The whole number of delegates in the Con-
vention will be 716 Of these 526 have al
ready been chosen, as follows:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
A Pitifnl Condition.

1t is sad thing to pass through life only
half alive. Yet there are thousands whose hab-
itual condition is one of languor and debility.
They complain of no specific disease they suf-
fer no positive pain; but they have no relish
for anything which affords mental or sensuous
pleasure. In nine cases out of ten this state of
lassitude and torpor arises from morbid stom-
ach. Indigestion destroys the energy of both
mind and body. When the waste of nature is
not supplied by due and regular assimilation
of the food, every organ is starved, every func-
tion interrupted.
Now, what does common sense suggest under
these circumstances of depression? The sys-
tenn needs rousing and strengthening; not
merely for an hour or two, to sink atterward
into a more pitable condition than ever las it
assuredly would do if an ordinary alcoholic
stimulant were resorted to, but radically and
permanently.
How is this desirable object to be accomplish
ed? The answer to this question, founded on
the unvarying experience of quarter OF CEN
tury, is easily given. Infuse new vigor into
the digestive organs by course of Hostetter's S
Stomach Bitters. Do not waste time by ad-
ministering temporary remedies, but wake the
system up by recuperating the fountain-head OF
physical strength and energy, the great organ
upon which all the other organs depend for
their nurture and support.
By the time that dozen doses OF the great
vegetable tonic and dinvigorant have been taken,
the feeble frame of the dyspeptic will begin to
feel its benign influence. Appetite will be
created, and with appetite the capacity to di-
gest what it Graves. Persevere until the cure
is complete-until healthful blood, fit to be the
material of flesh and muscle, bone and nerve
and brain, flows through the channels of circu-
lation, instead of the watery pabulum with
which they have heretofore been imperfectly
nonriShed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
Clear the Way.

Free society in this country is an establish
ed fact. Whether we will or no it covers all
races and sways the general mind We can
not go back if we would This is fate Des-
tiny wills it. The best we can do on all sides
is simply to accept the situation as we find it.
and go to work as good citizens and patriotic
men to develop our resources and advance the
common veal
"God helps those who help themselves -
There is nothing more true than this. 1t is
philosopbic as well as dogmatic 1t teaches
that faith and works go hand in hand. The
devout wish is cheered by the resolute act ;
and he must be but dull observer who does
not see that change succeeds change, and that
as we go forward it does not stop to listen to
the croakings of the past, but in harmony
with nature yields to the uninterrupted course
of things.
1t is in the spirit of this sentiment the Dem
ocrats and Republicans of all shades, who de-
sire change, should canvass the work before
them. Energy, activity, and enthusiasm should
clear the way and make sure the result
There was time when prejudice and self
interest conspired to control majorities and
make the laws, but we believe this is passing
away. The mass of the people of this coun-
try have gonea milestone beyond the contrac-
ted dogmas and unequal exactions of darker
era than the one in which we now live. We
stand to-day on the common ground of Justice
and equal rights, and upon this we build that
future whose name and fame we share-Sun-
dag Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
Father GavaZzi-

Rev. Alessandro Gavazzi is man of very
striking appearance. He is somewhat below
the medium stature, thick set, with long, cur
ly, iron-gray hair, which has evidently once
been black, piercing eyes, shaggy, gray eye
brows and bronzed Italian face brimming
over with expression. The twinkle of his eyes
and rollicking expression which now and
then plays over his face denote an inexhausti-
BILE fund of humor. He is familiar with the
English language, but his pronunciation is
strongly tinctured by his better acquaintance
with that of his own country, and in the more
impassioned portions of his discourse he has
some difficulty in making himself understood
by his audience. His knowledge of his SUBJ
ject is perfect, and his illustrations, where they
can be readily understood, exceedingly apt and
amusing. Like all Italians, he is as eloquent
in his gestures as in his language, and it is i'm
possible for anybody to properly appreciate
him without seeing and hearing him. The
impression he produces upon an audience is his
possession of most excellent fancy and fiery elo-
quence.-BaL. american.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
Impressions Made Upon a Northern Man
[ -. by q Visit to Charles County.

Impressions Made Upon a Northern Man
-. by Visit to Charles County.
A gentleman from the northern part of the
State OF New York, recently visited friend,
from the same State, who has purchased a
farm and become resident of this county, and
after his return home wrote the following COM
munication, which we copy from the Sandy
Hill, N. Y, Herald. The impressions made
upon this visitor we are pleased to End have
been most favorable; and we have rarely
found it otherwise when strangers have come
among us and remained long enough to be-
come acquainted with the people and the
situation, climate,aud other advantages pos
sessed by our county.
"a LAND OF MILK AND HoNEY.-M.
Editor: Thinking that few remarks thro'
the medium of your excellent paper, regarding
my impression of lower Maryland might be of
interest, especially to the enterprising farmers
of our county, l submit the following: !
must honestly state that no one could have
pictured to my imagination.the reality of the
charms possessed, especially by the peninsula
of lower Maryland, situated between the wa
ters of the Chesapeake bay and the glorious
waters of the Potomac river. Nature he's
been most lavish of her richest favors to this
section, for beauty of situation, 'mildness and
salubrity of climate, fertility of soil, and con-
venience to fine Washington city,
(which will no doubt be to the United States
what Paris is to France,) and Baltimore city,
(which is destined to rival even New York,
with their steamboats, and sailing vessels, aud
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad. The
county OF Charles will be the market garden
of these cities. The soil is especially adapted
to. the growth of every variety of fruits and
vegetables; tobacco, corn, wheat, rye, oats
and grass. Farms, beautifully situated and
finely improved, from 100 to 900 acres, can
be purchased from $40 to $25 per acre. The
beauty and advantages of this locality is only
surpassed by the hospitality and Intelligence
of the people. Fine fish can be had in abun-
dance, including oysters, soft and hard crabs,
shad, rock-fsh and other varieties. What
could not a man with the energy and indus
try we have, accomplish in such country {?
Grazing would be most profitable. The land
owners generally are very poor farmers
Many of them have met with big losses in the
liberation of the slaves, and debts incurred
before the rebellion have forced them to sell
their farms, which are being bought by Eng
lish people as well as by many from the
North. Now is the time for bargains in land
The public school system is excellent; church
es of various denominations convenient, and
labor cheap. Steam saw and grst mills are
needed. Good carpenters, sboemakcrs, black
smiths, harness and carriage makers would
find good employment; and had the people
developed the natural resources of their land
and water all would now be wealthy. Were
| farmer, ] would emigrate to Charles coun-
ty, Maryland. A trip to that section would
satisfy any person of the truth of my re-
marks. T. FOSTER, M. d.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
Private Enterurise.

We understand that Mr.. Peter Dill, who
owns the farm at Lower Cedar Point, has
greatly improved the wharf at that place by
adding to and extending it into tho river 800
feet. It is now safe and convenient land
ing for all sail vessels and steamers navigat-
ing the Potomac. Since Mr.. Dill has owned
che Point, which be purchased from Mr.. j.
H. Burroughs, some three or four years ago,
he has exhibited laudable spirit of enter
prise, not only in erecting substantial wharf
for the convenience of the public, but also a
good wareroom in which to store freight to be
shipped and landed. The farm also has been
greatly improved, and worked most success
fully with the most approved modern appli-
ances for saving labor. Mr.. Dill, who is a
German by birth, has come among US and set
. good example, and proved to us that our
lands can be worked with profit; and as we
are informed that the road leading to his
landing is in very bad condition, would it not
seem to be the duty of our Road Supervisor
in that district to see that it be put in order
IS soon as possible 1t would be some recog-
milton or encouragement due from the public
30 laudable enterprises by private citizens.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
A Little History.

It.is amusing to hear few land they are
very. few) Democrats declare that they cannot
from principle vote for Horace Greeley if the
Baltimore Convention nominates him. In the
first place, if you ask them what principle
forbids, you find these broad minded gentle
men mstaking personal prejudice for princi
pie, and looking upon Presidential elections
and political contests only in the light of per-
sonal issues. They cannot comprehend how
principles can rise above the stature of their
favorite or over-reach the hight of their hate.
To them, it is the man and not the principles
that calls for their suffrage, and if you ask for
a principle which underlies the action of their
party, they give you their idea of it by vitu-
perating some past act of some man or lauda-
ting some act of some other individual-one
may be a demagogue appealing by word and
deed to passion, the other statesman acting
from principle; but our broad-minded friends
never seem to be aware of a distinction. Then
again, they seem to be blind to any degree of
consistency, or any, relation between the policy
and principles of party. If Of one they
know little, of the other they know still less.
Let us see that if the Baltimore Convention
endorses Greeley it will be departure from
the policy of the Democratic party and with
out precedents, as we have at other times
shown that it will be no departure from prin-
ciples. Going no further back than '64, we
find in that year national precedent in the
fact that the Democratic party in National
Convention nominated Mcclellan who never
was pronounced Democrat, and who, even
in accepting his nomination, refused to stand
on the platform of the Convention which nom-
mated him. And Democrats voted for him.
In Virginia, ,the Democrats endorsed and voted
for Walker, Repu blcan, and by electing him
Governor rescued their State from the evil of
Federal domination, and now have the control
of State affairs. To Missouri the Democrats
endorsed B. Gratz Brown, Republican, and
by electing him Governor got the control Of
the State. To come home, the Democrats of
Maryland elected Thomas Swami Governor,
and thus got control of the State. And Swami,
what was he? Name everything, and he was
that, except "a Democrat.
To hear man who voted for Tom Swami,
say he cannot vote for Greeley from principle
even if nominated by the Baltimore Conven-
ton, is amusement enough in the way of alb
surdities for one day.-The Bachelor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
In the LiOn's Jaw.

Lengel, the lion tanner, has been in trouble
again. This time it was at Portage Lake,
MINI. He was attacked by young male
lion while performing in a cage also contain
ing two lionesses, bitten severely in the calf
of the leg, and thrown down. An account
says:
Lengel's presence of mind did not desert
him. The lion, even in his rage, could not
forget the power of his fallen antagonist, and
loosened his hold for moment, and before
the lioness could gather for an attack the tanner
was on his feet, seized his whip and attacked
his foe, lashng him into the corner. Leav-
ing the cage Lcngel walked to his dressing
box, across the ring, where he sank faint from
the loss of blood. 1t was found that no bones
were broken, but the wounds were so large
and deep that the surgeon who dressed them
probed them with his finger and failed to
touch the end. Lengel has been five times
before bitten by his pets, and shows SCARED
body, but in every case before his wounds
have been from lionesses. This, he thinks, is
the second case in which he has been inten-
tionally bitten, the other four being accidents
when in their snarls among themselves they
have seized him by mistake.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
SMALLPOX and Vaccination.

Smallpox is becoming the great scourge Of
the time 1t is alarmingy prevalent 10 neigh
boring cities, and from various parts of South
America reports are sent that it is on the in
crease, or that it is assuming malignant
form. In rural American localities cases are
also of frequent occurrence, and they are
sometimes accompanied by exhibitions of in
human and fatal neglect on the part of the
friends of the stricken patients. The value
of vaccination as preventive, and the bene-
fits of universal employment of this ifesav-
ing agency, are so clearly demonstrated by the
events of the past year in Philadelphia and
other cities that compulsory vaccination is be-
coming a State and national necessity.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
ROAD NOTICE.

THE undersigned, and others, citizens Of
Il Charles county, Md, respectfully set forth
that whereas, Thomas c. Price has recently
bought of Joseph A. Gray small piece of land
for a building Site, which piece of land is cut
off from the farm of said Price by the present
county'road, we therefore give notice, that we
will petition the County Commissioners Of
Charles county, Md, at their FIRST meeting
which shall occur next after the expiration Of
thirty days from the publication of this notice,
to allow said Thomas c. Price, at his own ex-
pense, to lay off and open new road in place
of the present road SO far as said piecs, of land
extends, making it the dividing line.
THOMAS G. PRICE.
JOSEPH A. GRAY,
WILLIAM H. GRAY,
ROBERT PROUT,
THOMAS P. GRAY,
June %, 1872-5t and others.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28

PORT TOBACCO, Md,
Friday, June eS, Il S9s.


The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad.
The Baltimore San of yesterday contains a
long and interesting account of this great work
of internal Improvement. 1t is stated that the
management expect to have the road in running
operation between Baltimore and Washington
by the first of next week. Cars will probably
pass over the road on Monday, but it is not ex-
pected it will be thrown open to the public on
that day. The San concludes its article with
these remarks:
The whole Of the road except the tunnel has
been built under contract by Thomas Seabrook,
who secured the right of way. C. s. Emack
was the Chief Engineer of the construction.
Israel Smith was Principal Assistant Engineer,
and Thomas Franklin was Resident Engineer
and had charge of the track laying of. whole
road. The elective officers of the company
are as follows: President, Oden Bowie Vice
President, j. N. Du Barry; Secretary, Stephen
Little; Treasurer, j. s. Leib; Superintendent,
E. L. Du Barry; Chief Engineer, G. s. Emack
several of these being connected with the
Northern Central Road.
There is to be no formal opening of the road
next week, the day of feastiIg and of cham
pagne drinking in connection with the open
ing of railroads seeming to have been num-
bered with the things that were. A time
table will be arranged and cars placed upon
the road early in the week, of which due
notice will be given. The exact amount of
fare has not been definitely determined upon,
but it will be less than is now charged by the
Baltimore and Ohio road from Baltimore to
Washington. BY the starting of the road
the rolling of trains and the din Of the loco.
motive will be heard in districts where they
were before unknown, and it will open t.
such sections scene Of activity perhaps never
before witnessed by the people living along
its line.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
NOTICE OF ESTRAYS.

GTATE OF MARYLAND, CHARLES Cow
- TX, Set 81 hereby certify that on this Gath
day of June, 1872, before me, The subscriber,
Justice of the Peace Of the said State, in and
for the county aforesaid. personally appear
ed Hanson Clements, and made oath on the
Holy EvangeIly Of Almighty God that he had
taken up as an estray, tresPassing on bis en-
closures, the following property, to wit:
One BAY MARE, with one (left( white foot, =,
and white star in the forehead; supposed to
be about three years old.
Given under my hand this Oath day of June,
1872. VIM. Boswell, J. P.
I%Tbe owner or owners Of the above de-
soribed BAY MARE are requested to como
forward, prove property. pay charges and
take it away-otherwise it will be disposed Of
as the law directs.
HANSON CLEMENTS,
on the farm OF John D. Hanson.
June 28, l872-2w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
#Delegations not yet complete.

1t should be remarked 10 this connection
that the delegations of several of the States set
down in the Greeley column were reconamaen-
ded, not instructed, to vote for Greeley and
Brown. Such were those of Florida and
Maine.
In the resolutions adopted by the conven-
tions of California, West Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania, Louisiana, Vermont, Kentucky, and
New York the names of the Cincinnati nomi-
nees were not mentioned. The Maryland con-
vention adjourned without passing resolutions.
In the Texas convention resolution to en-
dorse Greeley and Brown and instruct the
delegates was tabled by large majority.
The conventions in the States of Connecti-
cut, Massachusetts,, New Hampshire, North
Carolina, Oregon, and Rhode Island were held
previous to the Cincinnati Convention, and
therefore the delegates are without instructions
of any kind respecting Greeley and Brown.
~. Y. World.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
SMALLPOX.

A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says:
As persons afflicted with smallpox do not
want to be pockmarked, it is we'll to state
that they can be relieved by a remedy that
the late DIR. Hintze used in the worst cases,
and which is perfect. 1t is lme-water and
whiskey in equal parts, to be used as wash
The globules on the face when full to be pune
tured with the point of a needle, and the a
bove wash applied with soft linen rag.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28

Fully nine-tenths of the Democratic
newspapers in the United States are favorable
to the adoption of the Cincinnati nominations
at Baltimore. Every Grant paper in the
country, without exception, is desirous that the
Democratic convention should nominate a
straight Democratic ticket. The significance
of these facts is too obvious to require com
ment. They tell the whole story in few a
words and so plainly that no one can mistake
its meaning.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
English SDarrOws.

DR.. A. Il. Bayly, of Cambridge, has import
ed number of English Sparrows, and as soon
as they are fully recovered from their trip will
turn these beautiful little birds loose to enjoy
their freedom again, and to rid our trees and
vegetation of destructive insects. Certainly,
the Doctor deserves a vote of thanks.-NeUs
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28

1%N New lightning rods bavs, within the
past week, been placed on the Court House
and the two wings Of the building. The old
rod, which was upon the main building only,
was in condition to invite destruction, rather
than to serve as protection from the subtitle
element. Messrs. Bishop & Pugh furnished
and put up the rods, which are said to be of
excellent quality.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28
The Wheat Harvest.
We clip the following from several of OF

We clip the following from several of our
country exchanges of the present week:
ANNE ARUNDEL.-The wheat is filing and
ripening very nicely wherever there is any, the
heads have more grains in them than last year,
when we had such a large crop. Of course the
crop will be Short as heretofore stated, but we
think it will be found to be less so than was an
tlclpated few weeks ago, unless something
should yet overtake it to further diminish it,
notwithstanding the great dry
ness of the reason, the wheat crop will be larg-
er than any grown in this county for several
years past.
CARRoLL.-The wheat crop here is very in
different, and many farmers say that they will
not get their seed.
CEcIL.-The crop generally is very thin, but
few fields are covered with good wheat.
DoRcHEsTER.-The grain is excellent and the
heads large, but the wheat stalks are too thin
to make anything like an average yield.
FREDER1cK.-The crop will be equal to that
of last year. -
HowARD.-Though short, we understand the
wheat is generally well filled, and will produce
a good yield.
MoNTGoMERY.-The wheat crop will not pro-
duce an average yield, but will be far more a
bundant than many anticipated some weeks
ago. 80.
Prince GEoRGE's.-The wheat crop, which
was so much retarded by the unusual drought
last Spring, is better than had been anticipat-
ed. The quantity of grain is not large but it
is of excellent quality.
WICoMIco.-The crop is turning out better
than was anticipated, the head being well fill
ed, the grain large and solid and the yield per
acre quite above the average.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-06-28

RE The Comptroller has decided that the
appropriation made by the last Legislature to
the several counties and city of Baltimore for
che education of the colored children is inde-
pendent of the school tax and does not di-
minish the ordinary distribution of the school
tax to said counties and city. The share COM
ing to Charles county, we understand, will be
about $4,000.