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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
A Musical Treat.

The following selections of new music can b.
had for thirty cents by sending for the Angus
number of Peters, Musical Monthly. The pieces
are also published in sheet form at the prices
annexed.
Meet me, Maggie; song and chorus Hays, A
cents; Bright Star that Crowns with Beauty
song, Kucken, 80 cents; Do not Weep so, Sis
ter Darling; song and chorus, Stewart, 80 cents
My Heart is Weary; ballad, Gounod SO cents
Jocus Polka; four hands, Strauss, 35 cents
Sunlight Schottische; Goote, 80 cents; Georgi'S
Waltz; Kinkel, IS cents; Rosalba Polka Mazur.
ka; Keber, 40 cents; Loves Caresses; Moroccan
elegante, Kinkel, 40 cents.
Address J. L. Peters, 500 Broadway, New
York. Five back numbers of Peters, Musical
Monthly will be mailed, postpaid on receipt Of
one dollar
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Am Unfortunate Affair,

On Wednesday night last young man nam
ed Rollins, from the neighborhood of Newport,
was shot by his brother, who is living with
his mother on the farm of Mr.. B. L. Higdon,
near Port Tobacco. 1t seems that the one who
was shot came to his brothers house about IL
O'Clock OF the night above mentioned, pretend
ing to be stranger, and insisted on being ad-
mitted. This request not being granted he
broke open the door, when his brother imme-
diately fired gun, the shot taking effect near
enc of the hip-joints, inficting severe wound.
Both brothers are, we believe, worthy young
men. DR.. Robert Digges was called upon to
attend the case. We have not been able, as
yet, to gather the full particulars Of this un-
Fortunate occurrence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Prince Georges County Items.

We copy the following from the Primo
Georgian of last week:
The Matters have been I'm
usually brisk on the road near this place dur
ing the past week, one train at least and occa
sionally several have been down daily from
Huntington, bringing mechanics, hands AM
materials as they are required in this vicinit
and on points on the road below US. TIL
work on the Turntabe at this depot is rapid
ly approaching completion, the masonry Of
the same having been finished yesterday. /
train early in the week carried down the fran
of a water tank, but we have not learned fo
what point it was destined. The Telegraph
poles were planted to this place and the wire
strung on them yesterday, ready for work, bu
they will not be put in operation until the 9tl
inst, when the Company confidently expec
to put on two passenger trains IRON Hunting
ton or Bowie Station and run them REGULAR,
to this point daily. That we will have daily
trains on and after Thursday we feel now
perfectly safe in announcing, and we congra
tulate our readers upon the prospect, bespeak
ing their patience until that time. The Com
pany yesterday opened new gravel pit neal
the Depot here, and we sincerely hope it may
prove sufficiently valuable for all purposes
Colonel HILL our internal improvement man
has about completed his labors ON the road
hence to the Depot in a manner highly credi-
table to himself and satisfactory to our citizens
We only want the passenger trains to make
us full fedged city, and will have those next
week.
POINT LOOKOUT RAILRoAD.-TheE Engineer
c,,ff bo orI Div l.,
out Railroad Company, which has been in
the neighborhood of Forestvlle during last
week, is now at the Anacosta River, neal
Benning's Bridge. They will be engaged for
some time in surveying the country towards
Uniontown, and in ascertaining the best ap-
proaches to the river, and the most practical
bic point for bridging. In St. Mary's Coun-
ty large force of laborers are employed in
grading the bed of the road.
A DESPERATE ScoUNDREL.-On Saturday
night last the house of Mr.. Thomas Gator and
Mrs. Pickett, near the Toll Gate, were broken
open and robbed. Later in the night, or
rather early on Monday morning, Miles Beall
u coored mar living in the same vicinity
to capture him, but he rushed out, and being
followed, turned and fired upon Beall, wound
ing him severely, and then broke the gun
over his head. Beall is not expected to sur
vive his injuries. The gun the miscreaht used
was one he had stolen at Gators house. A
colored man named Motley Fletcher has been
arrested and lodged in the Washington Jail
and Sheriff Masters, with his usual prompt
ness, is in Annapolis to-day to obtain a re-
QUESTION for him. Fletcher has been thorough
y identified.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Overhauling. the National Banks.

The Comptroller is about to take some steps
in regard to the collection of State taxes due
from National Banks. The amount due from
the National Banks of the city of Baltimore
for years previous to 1872, and in arrears with
interest to the first July, 1872, is 1852. 223.
49,. Some of these institutions have never
paid any State taxes since their organization,
although they have their city taxes under
the same assessment. Others have paid
their State taxes for portion of the time, and
omitted to pay them since.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
R@The Chronicle an Administrator NJ

RTThe Chronicle, an Administration pa
per, complains that its colored friends are do
ing7all in their power to keep up distinctions
ofrace and color, and to encourage clannsh
spirit, by demanding Office for black men i
That may be so; but how is it when the
shstes want all the Offices? Who has done
more to foster clannish spirit and to pro-
duce ill-feeling between the two races in
Charles county, where the interests of both
are mutual, than politicians of the school who
now cry out against it, because the colored
people Of Washington claim share of the
Offices !?
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

~ The american Odd FELLOW for August is
capital number. 1t has several finely illus
trated articles, good stories, entertaining mis-
cellany, etc. We cheerfully commend this
really valuable publication, which should be
read by all who appreciate wholesome litera-
ture. Each subscriber receives an elegant pre-
MUM picture entitled ''The Visiting Brethren. -
Published by the A.O.F. Association, No. 81
Park Row. New York, at So SO year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
False RnnOr.

We are glad to learn that there is no truth
in the rumor, that was circulated in the papers,
that Col. Mosby and DR.. Withers were about
to repair to Bladensburg for the purpose of set
Ting political dispute by fighting duel. 1t
is said that the alteration in Warrenton on
Saturday evening was very small affair, and
no violence was contemplated by either party.
Holding them to bail was therefore unnecessary
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Beauty,s best Auxiliary.-Ask the /

Beauty's best Auxiliary.-Ask the belle
of the season what appointment of her toilet
table holds the highest place in her esteem, and
she will reply, without moments reflection,
Hagan's Magnolia Balm. Nothing, she is thor
oughly aware, contributes SO powerfully to en-
nance her charms and render her irresistible as
that most delightful and healthy auxiliary of
Beauty. By using it ladies are enabled, long
after they have passed the meridian of life, to
preserve the youthful bloom and purity of their
compilations, and where Nature has denied that
superlative attraction, the Balm fully compen-
safes for her deficiencies,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
The Drought---Taxes.

The Journal. says that Calvert still suffers
from the drought. The crops of tobacco and
corn are already much injured. Pastures have
become scanty, and large number of springs
and swamps have dried up. Streams which
were considered "never falling have for the
present ''played out" and dust is everywhere
The Journal also says that the county taxes
Exclusive Of school tax have been levied al
$1.2O instead of ST. SO as was first announced
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

BsT Work at the Washington Navy Yard
is dull now, says the Patriot, and forty-fve
men have been discharged from the equipment
bureau within the past few days, and fur
Their discharge is expected. The workmen
may feel assured, however, that work will be
very brisk about the time of the municipal
election, when imported votes are needed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

rs The "Census Table of Occupation"
just published at Washington, show that there
are in the whole country twelve and half
millions of people who are real producers
which number over two and half millions are
of foreign birth, Of these latter the Germans
furnish the larger portion of skilled workmen.
All branches of industry and occupation are
filled by this element, and it is estimated that
fully one-fourth of the clergymen, physicians,
journalists, miners, carpenters shoemakers and
tailors, &C., of the country, belong to this
class. These statistics are both interesting and
important as demonstrating the effect of immi-
grafton upon our national prosperity.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

BG Gerritt Smith, of New York has re-
commended three of the "Ku-Klux" prisoners
now confined in the penitentiary at Albany
for pardon. One Of them is an old gentleman
entirely innocent. Samuel G. Brown, a man
sixty years of age, from South Carolina, who
was magistrate there, a respectable and quiet
citizen, and plead guilty under bad advice,
although he never belonged to the Ku Klux
at all -.-,g 4if.s7f1 81. r-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

RaTThe Republican Convention, to nomi-
nate candidate for Congress in the Fifth
District of Maryland will be held at Laurel,
Prince Georges county, September 18th, at
II o'clock noon. The Executive Committees
Of the various counties are authorized to fix
the time for the assembling of the primary
meetings and county conventions to select
delegates to the District Convention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
n6NDSaed. wheat nf cunor;or ou,I;tv :,

Bg-Seed wheat of superior quality is be-
ing distributed for fall sowing to the States
and Territories by the Department of Agri-
culture at Wash ington. Arrangements are
being perfected for distribution of rye and
vegetable and grass seeds. the latter two to
the correspondents of the Department in the
South
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
A Sad Accident.

We learn from the Baltimore papers that on
Friday morning last Upton SOmervell, aged a.
bout twelve years, son of James Somervell,
ESQ.,, while on the roof of the back building of
his fathers house flying kite, fell to the pave
ment, distance of about forty feet. He was
picked up in an insensible condition and car
ried into the house, and Drs. Webster and
Mackall summoned, who pronounced him to be
fatally injured, he having received fracture
of the skull. The boy, after lingering until a.
bout four o. clock in the afternoon, expired
He was bright and intelligent youth, and his
Loss ia another severe affection added to those
lately experienced by his parents, who have
the deep felt sympathies Of friends in this coun-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

TO The election in West Virginia on the
adoption of the new Constitution and for State
officers will take place on the 22d instant, and
both parties seem to be thoroughly aroused,
and are making<an active canvass. The Radi-
calls have made no nomination for Governor,
and are supporting Jacob, independent Demo-
crat for the Offices. The Democrats are conf
dent of carrying the State both in this month
and November by. a large majority.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
ladies' Meetin"

'FHE ladies of Port Tobacco Parish, who are
l. pledged to raise certain amount to pay
off the debt still remaining on the Rectory, are
requested to meet at Mrs. BoswelPs on WE'D
NEsDAY, the l4th inst, at P. NJ, for the pur-
pose of consultation and the adoption of ways
and means to raise the money needed.
Aug. 8, 1872.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
@P Ex-senator George F.. Puob. of Ohio

BGF Ex-senator George f. Pugh, of Ohio
has declared for Greeley and Brown anil in
formed the Chairman of the State Central
Committee of that State, his services are at
their command. Mr.. Pugh is logical, elo-
quent, convincing and popular speaker, and
his efforts will tell with good effect upon the
people of Ohio, during the present struggle.
All the champions of the Democratic party
are wheeling into line.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

R9 SAYS the Milwaukee j

Beg Says the Milwaukee News: "Frederck
Douglass denounces Horace Greeley's poiti
cal wisdom and virtue!" This great negro
statesman supports Grant under a promise
that, after the 4th of March next, lie is to BE-
Consul to Hayti, at a salary of S. 900 year
This illustrates the political wisdom and vir-
tue" of the great negro statesman.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Sale of q Farm.

We understand that Mr.. J. D. Hanson has
sold his farm, known as "Part of Greenland, ="
to Mr.. P. A. Murphy, of this county. The
farm is situated on the road leading from Port
Tobacco to Newtown, and contains about 200
acres. The amount lid for it was So, 500 cash
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
~. We clip the following from the Tro,

NB|We clip the following from the Troy
n Y, Wing: 'Some three months since DR.
R. v. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, commenced ad
vertising in the Wing, an article called CDR
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. We believed at tina
time it was one of the many catch-penny ar
engagements to swindle people out of their mo-
ney, but during the past few weeks have be-
come convinced to the contrary. We know o.
several prominent citizens who have suffered
from that loathsome disease "Catarrh,' anG
they pronounce DR.. Sage's Remedy no hum,
bug, and in several instances have been entire
ly cured. We desire to give DR.. Pierce the
benefit of the same''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

N~The British Foreign Department &C
knowledges the receipt of letters and docu-
ments from DR.. Livingstone, delivered by Mr.
Stanley to her Majestys Ambassador at Paris.
Lord Granville says that he has no doubt OF
the. genuineness of the letters. DR.. Living
stones son expresses the same opinion in re-
gard to letters brought to him from his father
by Mr. Stanley,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Wheat seeding.-The U. S. Commission

er of Agriculture, in his 1870 Report, says,
~. J. Turner & Co.'S Excelsior, made in Bal
timore, is used to a greater extent lin Mary
land and Virginia) than all other fertilizers
combined, and has retained the good opinion
of farmers longer than any other fertilizer
Applied at the rate of.15O pounds per acre, it
hastens the ripening~o of wheat about five days,
and. benefits. the succeeding crop Of clover 30
per cent =:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Laws and Documents.

The Laws and Public Documents of January
Session, 1872, of the General Assembly of Ma
gyland, have been received at the Office of the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court fer this county
Persons entitled to receive copies of the same
will therefore take notice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

~ Established 1850, the old reliable hous,
of j. D. Mountfort, P. o. Box ll6, Washing
ton, D. G. Every man and woman in the lane
should send me three cent stamp and get by
return mail one of my circulars containing val
uableinformation and catalogue fancy goods
Address as above.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
SAMUEL IT. TESTERS SEMINARY FOR
YOUNG LADIES'.

255 Madison Avenue, Baltimore Md.
nUTlES resumed on Monday, September 9TH
~ Course of Instruction full and thorough
Sustained by Professors of acknowledged abili-
ty and discretion. Situation most desif able, and
every arrangement and effor made for the COM
fort of such Pupils desire to reside in the Prin
clpaPs family. For Circular, address as above.
T: A; Sasscer, Esq, of Beantown, patron, is;
kindly referred to. [aug. Gin
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Drought.

The crops are suffering greatly, at this time
throughout the county for want of rain. We
trust that kind Providence will send us soon
such showers as will invigorate the growth of
vegetation and revive the hopes of our farmers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
DIED.

On Thursday, August. l, 1872, at the resi-
dence of R. D. P. RADCLIFFE, Esq, Miss ELL
zABETH SKINNER, aged about so years.
On Thursday, July 3oth, of congestive fever,
Mrs. MARY S. CLEMENTS, in the Oath year
of her age, beloved wife of HUGH NJ. CLEMENTS.
Beloved in life, in death lamented.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
EOr Rent.

THE FARM adjoining the lands of Mr. VIM.
Il II. Berry and Mrs. Ann Murray, will be
for rent for the year 1873. 1t is at present oc-
cupied by Mr.. Padgett.
A. R. A. MURRAY, Agent
for James Keath's heirs
Aug. 9, 1872-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
For Rent

A SMALL TENEMENT, pleasantly situated
"A on the river, with any quantity of land
mot exceeding 100 acres) that may be desired.
1t is an excellent situation for gilling purposes
Also for sale, Two young Durham BULLS.
Enquire of LEONARD MARBURY,
Aug. 9, l872-1t Glymont, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

@~President Theirs said, the other day, in
the French Assembly, that, in his opinion,
King William, of Prussia, was an ADLER man
than Frederick the Great; that Bismarck was
greater than Cardinal Richelieu, and Field
Marshal Moltke the most eminent strategist
that ever lived
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
MARRIED.

At Christ Church. Alexandria, Va, on Tues
day morning, August 9Th, by Rev. GEORGE H.
NORTON, J. HARRIS FORBES, of Baltimore,
and Mrs. FANNIE L. TAYLOE, daughter of
the late WILLIAM H. FowLE, of Alexandria, Va.
No cards.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

Wheat GrOwers.-Use the "Excelsior''
Guano, manufactured by J. J. Turner & Co.,
if you wish to grow large crops; 100 pounds
of it are equal to from 200 to 800 pounds of any
other fertilizer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
RNThe Letter of Mr.. James LYONS.

HES ne Letter OF Mr.. James Lyons, tC
which we have recently referred, and in which
he quotes very Objectionable article from the
New York Tribune, published during the war,
and attributes it to Mr.. Greeley, is largely
circulated by the Radical party in the South,
to stir up political bitterness against Mr.. Gree
ley. The Baltimore Gazette says that the
words imputed to Mr.. Greeley were not his,
but were taken from book published about
that time. We have not word in defence
of the sentiment to which reference is made,
or any palliation to offer for it. But let JUS
tice be done. Mr.. Greeley, no doubt, said and
did many things, which we considered then
and consider now, as wrong but others said
and did things wrong, who are not denounced
now as Mr.. Greeley is. We dare say Mr.. G..
himself will acknowledge that there was in
the Tribune, during the war, many "a line
which he would wish to Blot" and articles
were, doubtless, inserted in the Tribune which
he did not approve when he saw them there,
after they had appeared, and which he would
not hesitate to disapprove at this day. But
do not let words and sentiments not his own,
be charged upon him.-AIer. Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Horse Owners. Attention..

MUSES. Specific is the horses true friend and
a medicine of real worth, which can be vouch.
ed for by hundreds that have used it. 1t is
good for all inward diseases that horses are
liable to; regulates digestion, purifes the
blood, and puts the horse in perfect health. In
fact if given according to directions, there is
& Co., northwest corner of Light and Lombard
streets, retail by all country stores. Prepared
by Muse & Co., northwest corner of Paca and
German streets, Baltimore, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

~We learn from the Patriot that on Sun
day night last the heaviest rain-storm of thu
season passed over the city of Washing ton
we:have been looking anxiously eyer sirfce fol
a+like blessing to visit u.s. -,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

Wheat Growers.-Do not jeopardise your
crops this year by using untried fertilizers
The Excelsior" manufactured by J. J. Tur-
ner & Co., has been used successfully for the
past thirteen years and it is the best.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
OBITUARY.

Died, at Vaudeville, Charles county, Md, on
the 23d ult., JOHN N. LOMAX, about the 43d
year of his age.
Mr.. LoMAx was an. honest and industrious
mana good citizen and ighbor-highly es-
teemed by the community in which he lived.
He ''lived the life by faith in the Son of God -
and died in the communion of the Holy Cath
Ollie Church.
Though he was called hence by the slow and
painful processes of trying disease, murmur
escaped not his lips-only prayers of faith and
thankfulness, of holy hope and resignation to
the Divine Will. His end was peace. And
though an affectionate wife and many friends
lament his death, yet they sorrow not as others
who have no hope, for 'believing that Jesus
died and rose again. they know that even them
also that sleep in Jesus shall God bring with
Him"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Divine Service.

There will be Divine Service at St. Ig.
natius' Church, Hilltop, on the 18th instant,
at lO1 CLOCK.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09

August 18th, 18th Sunday after Trinity,
Christ Church, Port Tobacco, 10 a. m.
Sunday School at 5 p m.
August 18th, 18th Sunday after Trinity, ST..
Paurs Chapel, Piney, 10 a. m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Died, on the 9th of July, 1872, of brain fever,
MAGGIE MAYO ;nfo do Of Dr11 IN

Died, on the 9th of July, 1872, of brain fever
MAGGIE MAYO, infant daughter of PHILIl
and ELLEN A. SAsscER, aged ten months.
Put away her crib and playthings,
Half-worn shoes and little dress,
For the relics of our darling
Sadly on our spirits press.
And our tears flow fast and faster, -
Yet we would not call her back;
We are glad her feet will never
Tread life's rough and thorny track.
We are glad our Heavenly Father
Took her while her heart was pure;
We are glad he did not leave her
All life's troubles to endure.
By HER SISTER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-08-09
Read This.

TEORGE TAYLOR is not dead The bust
" ness of STENCIL CUTTING still sur
wives, jy l9-6m