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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
A Protestant Episcopal Convent in Balti-
more.

Three ladies of the Protestant Episcopal
Order of All Saints, arrived in Baltimore,
from England, on Friday, the 18th inst,
for the purpose of founding a Convent of
the Order in Baltimore 1t will be locat-
ed on the corner of Bolton and Preston
streets, for the present. Sister Helen, the
eldest of the three, will be the principal.
She is the daughter of Capt. Rowden, of
the Royal Navy of England, and is already
distinguished in London for her acts of
devotion to the poor, the sick and thesuf-
fering Sister Helen followed in the bloody
path of the Franco-Prussian war, begin
hing at the great battle Of Saarbruck.
The Order of the Sisters of All Saints
has not been established more than dozen
years, being the second one within the fold
of the English Church. Its home is in
Marguerite street, London. 1t has thus
far, it is believed, been entirely supported
by the generosity Of private individuals
who are interested in it's welfare. Its
principal object is that of ministering to
the sick and destitute, and the system OF
nursing followed by the sisters is probably
the best and most intelligent ever used.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
The Status in Alabama.

1t has been authoritatively stated that
the Attorney General declares that the
Government will disclaim all recognition
of the Courthouse Republican) Legisla-
ture in Alabama, which persists in keep
ing up its separate organization, although
nominally consenting to the compromise
suggested by the law officer of the Gov
eminent. The real cause of this bad faith
on the part Of the Radical faction is said
to be their disappointment at not obtain
ing a majority in the upper house of the
Legislature. The present Legislature will
have to pass new congressional appor-
tionment bill, and if the Radicals do not
obtain control of both houses there will be
no chance to "gerrymander." In addition
to this, it is stated that other political
schemes had been devised to further party
interest which cannot be enacted with q
Democratic majority in the Senate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

WOn Thursday of last week COM
pany composed of Railroad officials, and
other gentlemen, passed over the B. & P.
r. r. to the southern terminus, for the pur-
pose, we understand, of inspecting the
work along the line in our county. AS to
whether the road was found by the Off
Gals to be in condition to run passenger
trains, or not, we have not learned. We
are satisfied that very strenuous efforts
have been made within the past month or
two to get the road in proper order for the
transportation ofpassengers, and probably
but for the interruption caused by the
present severe spell of weather, the work
would have been by this time far enough
advanced to insure safe travel over the en-
tire road. We still hope, Notwithstanding
the unfavorable circumstances by which
our railroad seems just now to be envir-
ed, that some means will be devised by
the officials to give our people facilities
very soon for reaching the cities.
We would say in this connection, that
all the gentlemen composing the company,
our warm-hearted friend Wilson, of the
Marlboro Gazette, being one of them, were
received and welcomed at Cox's Station
with true, old-fashioned Charles county
hospitality, by the renowned Colonel at
that point. The welcome was extended
through E. Digges, Esq, who delivered a
brief and handsome address. Various
other pleasant and agreeable things trans
pired, so we are informed, which we had
hoped to be able to report in this weeks
paper. We had expected the Gazette, con-
tanning Wilson's account of the pleasant
doings, but it failed to reach us in time.
Suffice it for the present to say, that af-
ter the inspection of the line of iron rails,
and the exhilirating hardware" at the
Station, Col. Cox invited the company to
his mansion, where they partook of more
substantial comforts. They were enter
tanned handsomely, and the pleasures of
the occasion were heightened by sweet
music furnished by Prof Gray's Band
After breakfast Friday morning, the visi-
tors repaired to'the cars and departed for
their homes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
Destruction of Bnrnum's Circus and Me-
nagerie.


New YORK, Dec. 24.-Barnum's Circus
and Menagerie, in East Fourteenth street,
with several other buildings, were destroy
ed by fire this morning, the losses on which
will no doubt reach million dollars
The fire was first discovered at 4.16, burst
ing through the roof of the Circus, imme-
diately over where the giraffes were kept,
and Immediately after animals and birds
began bowling and screeching in a terrific
manner. An alarm was sounded, which
quickly brough the district engines on the
spot. A second and third alarm was sent
out, but the flames spread with such rapid
ity that almost before the fremen could
get the water on the Circus was gone.
Some of the fremen, who were first on
the ground, state that the roars of the ami
mails was something frightful to listen to-,
during the short time that it lasted, as
they were speedily put out of misery by
the rapidity with which the devouring
element Tapped up the tinder-like struc-
lures in which they were Gagged. The only
animals saved out of the valuable collec-
ton which Barnum had taken such pains
to secure, were two elephants and camel
The building was two stories in height,
and composed nearly altogether of CORFU
gated iron and wood, which, with that
portion of the building used as a Circus,
was totally destroyed-the whole building
as though it were finder box. Nothing
could be done to save any more of the ami
mails. The iremen state that they would
sooner risk falling walls, any time, than
enter that den of wild or tame beasts in a
case of this kind.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
Maryland Agricultural College.

The friends of the Maryland Agricultu-
raj College will be pleased to learn that
this institution is now in most prosper
Gus condition. The students number one
hundred and twenty, besides a large num-
Der Of day scholars from the surrounding
country. There have been several new
buildings erected here during the past
year. A very fine gymnasium has been
fitted up, to which the students have free
access at certain hours. And an infrmary
has been handsomely furnished for the use
of the College. There is store kept on
the premises where the students can be
furnished with anything they may need
also an express office kept here. The well
known Dr. Register is President of this in
stitution and deserves great credit, for he
has exerted his entire energies in behalfo1
this institution.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
fyeThe WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT

tUThe Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore San says: at seems as il
political affairs in Arkansas are getting as
much mixed up as in Louisiana, and that
the solution will be as far from right and
Justice. The Liberals and Democrats OF
Arkansas claim that they can prove by I'M
disputable evidence that nearly 10000 le-
gal voters were deprived Of the right to
vote at the regular polls, at the last cleo
ton, and over $4,000 votes cast by repeat
ers or stuffed by the election officers, were
counted for the Grant and Wilson electors.
Senator Rice and numbers of the most re-
spectacle and influential men Of the State
assert their ability to prove these allega-
tions. The legal voters who were not al
lowed to cast their ballots at the Arkansas
election were almost altogether white men,"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

W7On Sunday morning, at halfpast
ten o'clock, the Potomac Railroad Agent
Department at Odenton, used also as tel
egraph and ticket office, caught fire from
the pipe through the roof Mr.. Scott and
Mr.. George Knedler were in the office at
the time, but being Sunday, and no other
help present, they were unable to prevent
the total destruction of the building. The
books, tickets and telegraph instruments
of the company were saved. Many tools
belonging to the workmen were also des-
troyed. Mr.. Knedler, by going so often
into the burning building, came very near
being smothered.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

Terrible storms have recently &C.
CURED in England and France. A dis
patch from Liverpool states that four hun
dred ndthirty- mine persons have persisted
by shipwreck in. ten days on the coast OF
England, while inland, great destruction
of property has, taken place from wind and
water In France, most of the rivers have
overleapedi their banks, inundated the
country, and carried away property of all
kinds. The loss of life has also been con-
siderable.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

07Wishing to place the american
Stock Journal in the hands of every Farmer,
we will send copies of the Journal ICON
tanning 100 pages of valuable reading mat
ter, on subjects connected with Farming
and Stock Breeding, and handsomely il
Illustrated with engravings), to all who send
stamp to pay postage. Address, N. P.
Boyer & Co., Parkesburg Chester Co., Pa.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

WThe dwelling house, kitchen. stable
and meat house ON the farm of James R.
Brady, Esq, in N Nottingham district, Prince
Georges county, were destroyed by fire on
Wednesday of last week, and small col
ored child, left alone by its parents, was
burned to death.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

gs~A large supply of goods suitable for the
season, consisting of Fine Black Dress Suits !;
Sack, Frock and Wing Overcoats; Boys and
Youths Suits; Beaver and Cashmere Suits,
&c. Perfectly fitting Shirts, one of the largest
assortments in the country. Tailoring depart
ment on second floor. Everything complete
and first-class. No charge for showing goods.
GEO. G. HENNING,
ol8 No. 410 18th St., Washington, D. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

fWThe ice and snow blockade has al
most entirely shut in our inhabitants from
communication by travel with the crest OF
mankind" The steamboats, have all stop
ped running, the horses are sick, and
the railroad! When will it commence
runniug2
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

tWThe Prince Georgian has just COM
menced its twelfth volume. We congratu
late friend Turner upon his great success
in the Management of both this paper and
its predecessor-th Planters Adoocate-
and hope that in his future tolls and labors
in journalism he may be more abundantly
rewarded than ever.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
MARRIED.

On Thursday, 10Th instant, by the Rev. DR..
LEVIN, at st. Paul's Chapel, Piney, Mr.. JOHN
EDWARD ALVEY and Miss MARGARET A.
HAMILTON all of this county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

GY The subject of cooperation among
farmers is beginning to attract very much
attention in all parts Of the country. At
st. Louis, last May, the National Agricul-
tural Congress was organized by the con-
solicitation Of the National Agricultural
Association and the 4 gricultural Congress,
and at once by wise and judicious action
secured the confidence ofsocieties through,
out the country, both collectively and in
divldually. In many parts of the country
districts conventions have been called and
numerously attended by the farmers, and
the resolutions adopted, evince growing
appreciation of the value and necessity of
cooperative action.
The american Farmers Adcocate, which
has epoused the cause of the Congress, has,
with full contidenc in the growing popu-
larity Of this movement, been sent to every
agricultural society and to all the newspa-
pers of the country, at the individual ex-
pense of the publishers. 1t has persever-
ingly presented the benefits of the Con-
gress, and we can heartily commend it to
the attention of every farmer.
The Congress holds its next meeting in
May, at indianapolis, Ind, and it promises
to be an occasion of much interest to ag-
riculturists. Every society in the country
should be represented there.
Full information in reference to it may
be obtained by addressing the Secretary,
Chas. W. Greene, at jackson, Tenn, at
which point also the AdUocate is published.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
Divine SERVED

Sunday after Christmas, Christ Church, Port
Tobacco, IL a. m.
New Years Day, Feast of the Circumcision,
Christ Church. Port Tobacco, IL a. m.
2dSunday after Christmas, St. Pauls Chapel,
Piney, IL a. m.
January 6th Feast the Epiphany, St. Paul's
Chapel, Piney, IL a. M.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

ADMINISTRATOR SALE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
pY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
ID for Charles County, the undersigned, as
Administrator of James H. Neale, deceased,
will sell at Public Sale, at ''Mount Air, his
late residence,
On WEDNESDAY, the sth day of JAM
uary, 1873,
(if fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter,)
all the personal property of said deceased, con-
sisting of
Household and Kitchen Fur
niture,
A variety Of Agricultural I'm
plements- among them a
Horse Power and Thresher,
Two Ox-Carts,
Two Family Carriages and
Harness,
Three Yoke of Work Oxen,
Two Yoke of unbroke Oxen,
Six Mich Cows,
Fourteen head of Young Cat
tle-in fine order,
Four Horses and three Colts,
TWenty-one head Of Sheep,
Fifteen head of Fattening
Hogs,
Three Brood Sows and twen-
ty-seyen Shoats,
Also, a quantity Of Tobacco,
Corn and Oats, and the
Wheat Crop now growing.
IT, Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. m.
Terms of Sale.
For all sums of and under $40, cash; for all
sums over $40, credit of six months, with note,
and approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale.
Admir- of James H. Neale. :.
Dec b. 1872-ts
DR. GARvIN's COMPOUND ELIXER OF
~ TAR, just received and for sale by
dec 20 J. /. LACEY.
CAPOLIO-Justt the article for housskeepersss
- nov "a for sale by J. l. LACEY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27
H25 Reward,

STOLEN, from Chapel Point, on the night of
- the Goth December, HORSE and WAC
CON. The Horse is lighl gray, of large size,
with wart near one of his eyes; he was shod
brown, with shafts temporarily attached there
to. The Horse had on a comparatively new
The above reward will be given
for the return Of the property, or arrest Of the
thief. HENRY HAWKINS,
Dec. 81, 1921 Port Tobacco, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

IS The Rochester Chronicle thinks that
the Washington Monument, "projected
many years ago, and still unfinished, ought
certainly to be completed before the ex-
penditure of ten or twenty millions of dol
lars in a centennial celebration"
~ Crime is said to be on the increase
in Iowa since the abolition of capital pun
ishment in that State, and the Presbyte-
rian Synod declares, that the change in the
law was hasty, and advises return to the
old system. The soothing plan does not
work well in the West.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-12-27

DR. GARVIN'S COMPOUND ELIXER OF
~ TAR, just received and for sale by
dec 20 ]. l. LACEY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
THE PORT TOBACCO TIMES AND CHARLES COUNTY ADVERTISER FIR

like to ego for Mr.. LYNN the conclusion APP
peared to be irresistible that the jury would
bring in verdict of guilty. Nevertheless,
came into Court and announced that they
could not agree. They were then discharged:
It was afterwards disclosed that they stood
eight for acquittal, three for murder 10 the
FIRST degree, and-strangest of alone for
murder in the second degreel After the pro-
secution had brought forward evidence so
strong, and all of it pointing directly to the
prisoner as the perpetrator of the deed, such
a result is calculated to shake the faith of
thoughtful men in the excellence of trials by
jury, and can only bs accounted for by the
reluctance which iuries have to convict in any
case except where the act of killing is brought
directly home to the accused Ball. Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
THE MARKETS.

WHEAr-Southern red sold at 200a2lO cents;
white 2O5a215 cents; amber 2O5a21O cents.
CoRN-Sales at ?8a79 cts. for white; yellow
at SO cts; mixed at SO cts.
RYE-Sales at 95al05 cts.
OATs-Sales at SLABS cts.
TOBACCO.-The market for leaf tobacco
this week has been active, and all offered found
ready sale at good prices. The inspections
were somewhat less than of the week previous.
OfMaryland the sales were about 500 hhds. and
Ohio about 500 hhds. principally for France,
Bremen and the Rhine. Of Kentucky the sales
were small, principally for home manufacture.
Little doing in Virginias. The exports were
IA hhds. to France 1O8 do. to Liverpool, 80
do, to Rotterdam and do. Halifax. quote
as follows:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
CT. COLUMBIA LODGE, q
No. $50, A. F. & A. Nj. ~

PORT TOBACCO, June 81, A. L., 5s72.
A Stated Communication will be held on
MONDAY, JUNE oath, (St. John the
Baptist's Day,) at 4 O'Clock p. m.
The Annual Installation of Officers will take
place at this meeting. The W. NJ. requests
every member to attend as other business of
vital importance claims their immediate atten-
ton.
Visiting brethren in good standing are fra
ternally invited.
By order of the W. NJ.
JOHN S. BURTON Sec'y
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

Orphans Court of Charles County, Set:
MAY IA, 1879:
ORDERED by the Court, that JOSHUA B.
" SHERIFF and THos. r. HALEY, Admins
traitors, with will annexed, of SAMUEL SHERIFF,
deceased, give the notice required by law to the
creditors of said Samuel Sheriff to exhibit their
claims, legally authenticated, by advertisement
published in some one newspaper published in
Charles County, Maryland, once in each Of
three successive weeks.
True copy,-Test:
JOSEPH STEWART,
Reg. Wills for Chs. Co.
NOTICE..
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the SUBJ
l. scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Charles County, Maryland, letters
of Administration on the personal estate of
SAMUEL SHERIFF,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated to the subscribers,
on or before the 3Ist day Of November next.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said deceased's estate. Given
under our hands, this 3lst day Of May, 1879.
JOSHUA b. SHERIFF,
THOMAS r. HALEY,
Adm'rs of Samuel Sheriff, deceased.
may 3r-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
Blacksmithing, Coach Repair
ing and Wheelwrighting,
In all its various branches.
At Aliens Fresh, Md.

T>HE undersigned is now prepared to do all
i kinds of Blacksmith work, at the short
est notice and in the best manner He is also
prepared to do all kinds of Wheelwrighting,
and Repairing of Buggies, Wagons and Car
riages at the shortest notice. He will do all
kinds of Trimming and Painting with neatness
and dispatch. His prices will DO moderate and
his terms CASE.
- Give him a call, he will not keep you
waiting for your work, and will do it we'll.
CHARLES F. HAYDEN.
Aliens Fresh, Nd, Feb. 9, ls72-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
To Owners of Horses!
MUSES. Specific for the Horse is the Best

THIS preparation is the result of considerable
thought and experiment. Twelve years
having been devoted to its pr eparation; it is
all that the horse needs. 1t will regulate Diges-
ton. Purify the Blood, and promote General
Health. 1t will destroy and prevent an accu-
mutation of Worm in the Nav, which so often
proves fatal, and is besides great consumer of
the nutritious elements of the food eaten by the
Horse. Containing nothing in any way injuri-
Gus, it is the ounce of preventative which is
worth the pound of cure. 1t saves food and pro-
longs life, and has met the highest approval of
all who have ever used it. Sold wholesale by
CANBY, GILPIN & Co., cor. Light and Lombard
sts., Baltimore, Md, and at retail by all coun-
try store keepers. Ask your dealer for it, and
send for circulars containing valuable certi6-
Gates and full in formation which will be furnish
ed freq. MUSE CO.,
N. W. cor. Paca and German sts.,
je l4-ly Baltimore, Md
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
Spring & Summer Millinery.
q
Mrs. NJ. A. SCOTT

MRS. NJ. A. SCUTT
HAS just received a large assortment of
IL SPRING and SUMMER MILLIN cry,
such as Hats, Bonnets and Turbins of every
description. -.
Also, French and American Flowers. Rib
bons. illusions, Laces, Tuletons and White
Goods for ladies -
Also, superior lot of Linen and Lace Col
lars and Cuffs, Ladies' Neck Scarfs. Edgings,
Rulings, Embroidery. and lot of Hoops and
Corsets of the latest styles.
Also, Chignons, Curls and. Switches. All Of
which will be sold as low as possible.
rPinking and Stamping done at the short
est notice. :.= ~s
an 2S-G
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21

PoRr REPUBLIC, CALvEar Co March 8, ~.
Gents:I used 'sDorsey's Tobacco Compound"
drilled and broadcast, and found it superior to
any fertilizer that have used. / think it equal
to Peruvian Guano.
Yours respectfully, r. E. KING.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21
Popr REPUBLIC, Nd, Feb. 81, '72.

Gents:-In reply to your inquiries in refere nce
to the action of ''Dorsey's Tobacco Compound"
on my last years crop of Tobacco, l will. say
that used it on my Tobacco with the most as.
tonishing results, and conclude that the Com
pound is fully equal to Peruvian Guano pound
for pound.
Yours truly STERLING SMITH.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-06-21

Poar REPUBLIC, CALVERT Co., Feb. 81, '72.
Gents:-I have used great variety of fertiliz-
ers during past years. butt have made heavier
crop of Tobacco from the use of .:Dorsey's To-
bacco Compound than ever raised on the same
amount of land. used it at the rate of $50 to
200 lbs. per acre broadcast
Yours respectfully, A. M. TALBOT.