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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
A Man killed ON the Railroad.

On Friday night last an old negro man,
supposed to be about 20 years of age, nam
ed Smith Butler, was struck by locomo-
tive and almost instantly killed. The ac-
cident occurred on the Baltimore and Po-
tomac Railroad, between Cox's Station
and Vaudeville. The locomotive at the
time of the accident was drawing the
freight train on the return trip from Pope's
Creek to the Station. Both the engineer
and fireman saw the old man on the track
walking towards the up-coming train,
and the usual warnings of danger being
given, the man stepped off the track, but
unfortunately not quite far enough. When
the train came up he was struck by some
part of the engine and thrown with great
force upon the ground There were no
bones broken, we learn, and death is said
to have resulted from conclusion Of the
brain. Upon examination of the case by
a jury Of inquest held over the body on
Saturday evening by Justice Ca-lin, nc
blame was attached to the engineer (Haf.
ner) who had charge of the locomotive.
We understand that Butler got on this
freight train at Brandywine and got out al
la Plata, intending to go on further down
the road to visit friend or relative some.
where near Pope's Creek. The train how.
ever moved off, leaving him behind. He
then started to walk to the place Of DIES.
tination, some six or seven miles further
and on the way, it is said, purchased some
whiskey and became Intoxicated. But fol
drunkenness, poor Butler, it is probable
would not have gotten in the way Of the
engine and lost his life
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
ORDER OF RATIFICATION.

In the Circuit Court for Charles County.
sitting as q Court Of Equity.
No 338.
CAROLINE A. BURGESS, JOHN B. BUR.
CESS, THOMAS w. SPEAKE, and others,
vs.
BENJAMIN F. BURGESS, WALTER w.
BURGESS and ELLA BURGESS.
ORDERED, This 18th day of January, 1878,
" that the private sale made and reported by
James A. Franklin, Trustee for the sale Of the
real estate of Thomas A. Burgess, deceased, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the third
Monday of February next ;sprovided a copy Of
this order be inserted in some newspaper printed
in Charles county, once in each of three success
sive weeks prior to the first Monday Of Februa-
ra next.
Report states the amount of sales to be So 900.
GEO. BRENT, Chief Judge, SC.
True copy-Test:
GEORGE A. HUNT, CLERK.
Jan 13-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
ssCOrruptiOn.0

1t is one of the worst signs for any gov
eminent, when corruption is charged upon,
and believed toprevail in the Legislative
or law making department. fragrant
cases may occur in the judicial branch
not often we are happy to belieye-but
they can be reached by impeachment, when
proved; and when even not proved, the
odium attached to the suspected judge des-
troys his influence: and often times acts as
his condemnation. But with the law
makers it is difficult, for the most part, to
find out the guilty, and when found out,
there are hundred ways which can be
devised to screen from punishment. The
public may be morally certain that a rep
resentative has been betraying his trust,
and putting money in his pocket, by his
practices, and yetnot be able to fasten the
charge by direct proof. 1t is so, we are
constrained to believe, from what has tran
government. Manifestly, the situation of
used for the purpose of making money out
of Congressional action. The details
which come to us constantly remind us of
the accusations made by de Tocqueville
against the French government, in the last
years of the reign of Louis Philippe; when
he predicted the fate of the monarchy, and
declared that public functionaries had no
other object then but the augmentation of
their private fortunes, and that consequent
ly, liberty could not be maintained, and
anarchy or despotism must ensue," sooner
or later. The latter came. The people
sought refuge from the meanness of corrup-
ton and its evils, under the strong arm OF
power, thinking it would be safer to have
one master than many corrupt slaves
Alexandria Gazette
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
How to Burn Coal.

Never fill stove more than half or two
thirds full of coal even in the coolest
weather. When the fire is low, never shake
the CRATE or disturb the ashes, but add
from ten to fifteen small Jumps of coal, and
set the draft open. When these are heated
through, and somewhat ignited, add the
amount necessary for new fire; but do
not disturb the ashes yet. Let the draft
be open half an hour. Now shake out the
ashes. The coal will be thoroughly ignit-
ed, and will keep the stove at high heat
from six to twelve hours, according to the
GOODNESS of the weather. In very cold
weather, after the fire is made, add coal
every hour.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
W A Letter from Judge Durelle, of Sal

@A Letter from Judge Durelle, of San
Francisco, brings interesting news as to
the young shad that Seth Green took from
the Hudson to the Sacramento in the sum-
mer of 1872. He states on the authority
of the Fish Commissioners that two shad
had been taken from the Sacramento river,
each of which was from eleven to twelve
inches in length. The fact that the fish
were shad was fully attested by Connecti-
cut river men who were on the spot. Shad
was hitherto unknown in the waters of the
Pacific or its tributaries. In short time
the people of that section will have full
supply of that delicious fish.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
ORDER OF RATIFICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County,
sitting as Court of Equity.
M d72

TN the matter of the Deed of Trust from
I'll SAMUEL STRONG and Wife, dated July
18th, 1853, and recorded among the Land Re
2, folio 2l4-
Ordered, this 18th day of January, 1878, that
the sale under the above Deed Of Trust, made
and reported by Richard w. Bryan, the Trus-
tee substituted and appointed under the prcvi-
Gus order of this Court, be hereby ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the third Monday of Febru-
airy next; provided copy of this order be in
serted in any newspaper printed in Charles
county, once in each of three successive weeks
prior to the third Monday of February next
The report states the amount Of sale to be
S 200.
GEO. BRENT, Chief Judge. &c.
True copy-Test:
GEO. A. HUNT, Clerk.
ian 11-2w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
Execution of Craig.

William Craig, (coloredD convicted OF
an outrage on the person of Mrs. Dayton,
was hanged in the Jail yard at Cumber-
land, on Friday, the 10th instant. About
one hundred persons were present, includ-
ing clergy, reporters and physicians. A
large crowd was outside on housetops and
some in trees. The deceased made no con-
LESSONS. His neck broke when the drop
fall
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
ORDER OF RATIFICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County,
sitting as Court Of Equity.
M dS1
ian l7-3W

ADAMS and Wife to UZZIAL NALLEY,
dated December 10th, 1866. and recorded in
Liber G. A. H., No. /, folio2l &C., among the
Land Records of Charles County, Maryland
Ordered, this 18th day of January, 1878, that
lar and Samuel Hanson, Executors of Uzzial
Nalley, the Mortgage under the above Mort
gage from Edwin Adams and Wife, of the mort:
gagged premises therein mentioned, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the third Monday of Febru-
airy next; provided copy of this order be in
serted in any newspaper printed in Charles
county, once in each of three successive weeks
prior to the first Monday of February next
The report states the amount of sales to be
GEO, BRENT, Chief Judge.
True copy-Test:
GEORGE A. HUNTT, Clerk.
ian l7-3w.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

HA London letter says the retirement
of Bismarck from the Prussian cabinet is
really due to differences arising between
him and the Emperor William on the
church question. The Kaiser became a.
Harmed at Bismarck's war upon the Catho-
lies, and declined to further follow the
Prince in his policy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
HA special car with Ex-Governor

WA special car with Ex-Governor
Bowie, President of the Railroad, and Mr.
E. L. DuBarry, Superintendent and Other
persons connected with the road, came
down yesterday afternoon and soon re-
turned again. The object of the trip, we
understand, was to make further selection
of points for stations, and for looking ate,
the interests of the road generally. We
have reason to expect that when the con-
dition of the track will allow Of faster
travel over it the time table will be alter
ed to meet the reasonable wishes of our
travelling public. Let rs all exercise pa
thence. until then.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

az The correspondent of the San says
"The contractors on the Southern Mary.
land railroad have been for some weeks
gathering, in this District, in Alexandria
and in the adjacent counties of Virginia
a very large force of laborers, numbers Of
whom are started daily for st. Mary's
county along the line of the road"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
~A snecial dispatch from St. Pete

W7A special dispatch from St. Peters
burg to one of the London papers states
that Count Schonvaloff has been sent a.
broad to negotiate a marriage between
Prince, whose name is not given, and
daughter of the Car. 1t must be deli
cate matter to be Mercury in such case.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

The famous females, Woodruff and
Claim, along with their companion, Blood,
have been again indicted in New York for
circulating obscene literature through the
mails. The man was arrested, but the
women could not be found.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

- We learn from the Calvert Journal
of1ast Saturday that Capt. Moore and his
assistants, of the construction corps, went
down from Baltimore on Friday to begin
at once work on the lower section of the
Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
NOTICE..

TINE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
IL Frs will meet at their room in the Court
House,
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, the 4th, 5th 9Th and
18th days of February next,
for the purpose of making Changes and Trans
fers in the assessable property of the County for
the year 1874.
By order,
Jan. 10, 1854
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
THE AMERICAN FARMER

ture begins new volume January LIST. Special
attention is paid-besides that given the staple
crops-to Stock BREEDING, FRUIT GROWING, THE
DAIRY, &c. Some of the most successful of A
merican agriculturists contribute to its pages.
1t is PRACTICAL, SUBSTANTIAL, RELIABLE Sub
scription ST.. so year. To clubs Of five or more
only 81 each. Very handsome premiums for
clubs. Specimen Nos. free.
SAML. SANDS & SON, Publishers,
jan 17-2t Baltimore, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

H@ In the course of an article upon the
climate of Minnesota, the st. Paul Dispatch
says: 'The bitter cold does not chill and
shake a person as in damper climates. It
stealthily creeps within all defences and
nips at the bone without warning. Rid
ing along with busy thoughts, quiet
pleasurable drowsiness takes possession Of
the body and mind, the fences grow indis-
tinct, the thoughts wander, weird tancies
come trooping about with fantastic forms,
the memory fails, and in confused dream
of wife and home the soul steps out into
oblivion without pang or regret" Min
nesota is decidedly pleasant place to die
in, whatever difference of opinion persons
may entertain as to living in such a climate
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
The Gen. IL. e. Lee Monument.

The grand monument to the memory of
Gen. Lee is now rapidly being constructed
under the direction and skill Of Prof Vol
entine. And in order to complete it at the
earliest possible day, the Executive Com
mittee of the Lee Memorial Association,
of Lexington, Va, which is composed OF
such distinguished men as Gen. Pendleton,
Gen. Terry, Hon. VIM. Mclaughlin, Col.
Preston Johnston, Chas. Davidson, and
others, have authorized the publication
and sale of perfect steel engraved por-
trait of Gen. Lee. The proceeds of its sale
to be applied in furtherance of the object
of this Association, namely: to the cree
ton of monument to the memory of Gen.
R. E. Lee, at the Washington and Lee
University, Lexington, Va. The portrait
will be sold only by subscription, through
regular authorized agents. Every subscrib-
er for the portrait will receive certificate
signed by the Secretary and Chairman OF
the Lee Memorial Association. We COM
mend this portrait to the public, and hope
some good energetic man will secure the
agency in this section in order to help on
the good work. Messrs. w. w. Bostwick
& Co., Nos TT and 179 West Fourth St.,
Cincinnati, Ohio, have been constituted
and appointed General Managers of Agen-
cies, and any communications addressed
to them for circulars, terms and certificates
will receive prompt attention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
The West Point Cadets to Visit the Capt..
tai.

Secretary Belknap has written letter to
Colonel Thomas FL. Kuger, superintendent
of the United States Military Academy,
telling him he can announce to the corps
of cadets that it is the intention to require
the presence of the corps, with its officers
and the band, at Washington on the 4th of
March next, ON the occasion of the inau-
guration of President Grant.
The Secretary issues this for several rea-
sons. One is because he is gratifed by the
conduct and marked improvement and
bearing of the young gentlemen of the a.
cademy, and he believes that the duties
which trip of this kind will require them
to perform will really be relaxation from
the more close confinement to which they
are subjected at the academy. The Secre-
tary also desires to show to the people who
will be gathered at the capital from all
parts of the country body of young mil
itary men which he believes, in discipline,
drill and orderly appearance, and the
qualities which make military cadet,
cannot be surpassed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

~ The american Odd Felloao for Jan
commences the fifteenth volume of this
standard publication. 1t is replete with
excellent literary matter, illustrated arti-
Giles, and tidings from the Order in all
parts of the world. Many of the best
writer's of the country contribute to the
columns of the american odd FelloaC, and
as magazine for the great fraternity and
the household, it is unsurpassed. Take it.
read it, and preserve it. Address A. o. F
Association, 81 Park Row, N. Y; $3.50 a
year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

Many persons in our town and
neighborhood availed themselves of the
last freeze to secure their ice crop.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
What Next3

The January number of this sprightly
juvenile magazine, is crowded with excel
lent things that the young folks will like
and parents will approve. 80 cents year
with beautiful $1.O0 Chrome to each sub
scriber. A boy or girl is wanted in every
neighborhood to raise club. Specimen
3 cents. John B. Alden, Publisher, Chi
cago, Ill.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

HCount Won Beust, in reply to the
Duke de Grammont, declares that Austria
tried to prevent France from declaring war
against Prussia, and at the same time re-
served her right to remain neutral during
the contest. He also states that after the
war was declared, France asked for an al
lance and was refused. The latter point
is reasonably certain. The first battles of
the war showed that France was over
matched, and Austria would not ally her
self with a falling nation. AS to the posi-
ton Austria occupied prior to the war, we
are inclined to think the Duke de Gram
mont states that with closer approach to
reality than Count Won Beust.
--SN<--
rWThe statement in the dispatch of
January 9Th, from Rome, that the Pioneer
Protestant Church has been consecrated
was incorrect. The ceremony which took
place was the laying of the cornerstone of
the church, for the building of which funds
are being collected in the United States
and other countries.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17

What Next? The0great Juvenile Maya
zine. 80 cents year; with splendid $l.oo
Chrome, free. Speci-' men, cents. Raise
club Say where you saw this. John B. Al
den, Publisher, Chicago. jan 1O-6m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
NOTICE OF ESTRAYS.


7 HEREBY certify, that on this l4th day Of
January, 1873, before the subscriber, JUS
tice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in
and for Charles county, personally appeared
John F. Swami, and made oath on the Holy
Evangelly of Almighty God, that he has taken
up, as estrays trespassing upon his enclosure,
TWO HOGS, flesh marked as follows: one
white and the other spotted (black and Whitley;
also FOUR SHOATS, flesh marked as follows:
spotted (black and white); no ear marks.
Sworn before J. THos. CoLToN,
Justice of the Peace.
The owner or owners of the above described
animals are hereby notified to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take them a.
way otherwise they will be disposed Of &C.
cording to law. his
JOHN +. SWAMI.
mark
Witness u. THos. CoLToN. Liam l7-2t"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-01-17
A New Organization.

1t is reported that the German Democrat
ic General Committee and the German Lib
eral Republican Committee, of New York
city, have taken measures to form new
political organization for the present year,
to act in concert. The name of the new Or
ganization is to be the German Democrat
ic Liberal Reform organization. To carry
out this plan, a call has been issued in the
different Assembly districts. Organiza-
ton will be effected on platform of adj
herence to the principles of the Cincinnati
and Baltimore platforms, and of opposi-
ton to the use of government patronage
for partisan purposes. It will demand a
thorough Civil Service reform, and urge
that in the appointment ofpersons to office
honesty and ability shall serve as the
ground of elevation. It will hold that the
question of capital should be regulated in
such manner that capital shall be pro-
tected in its rights, while labor shall have
full power to develop itself and be guaran-
teed full share of its products.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-13
.imee nj the yarIctie. Theatre.

Mile Aimee. the queen of opera boufie'
-Vish be, new Partisan company OF sixty
Tgc artists, will open with fla Grande
tRuelsesse'' at the Varieties Theatre next
Mandy evening. Tho New York World
Ssys:
NIL, simee's Grand Duchess il in many
sespects the best impc'5onation OF that
character we have ever had here. 1t EN-.
bodies all the piquancy and alertness OF
'Tastee with an additional humOr and beauty
.aat Tostee did not possess. and 1t Is sung
with 5. rafting jocularlty which combines
IN mic or proportion than We have ever seen
ir the 7,tcci martial and the wholly satlrlcal
apiris of the piece. Nearly all the we'll
know - cOuplets were repeated at the Fe'
aemeut request Of very large audience.
.and ia most of them th" :,nor. NJ. Juteau.
Cvinced the fine humor and .fneSSr OF a
shoroIg.l French artist. The management
Iav. siRceeded in securing competent art'
,sts Ior the subordinate roles, and they have
not neglected their chorus. which is both
;argr. and melodious, the latter conslderG-
tasn being generally considered a snpeE-
Salty
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-13
lGtNERAf. NAIuRk-NO. IL

An act 90 amend the one hundred and
thirty-third section of an act approved
June eighth. eighteen hundred and sew
eutv-twO. entitled AN act To revise. con
solidate. and amend the statutes relating
to the Post-otfice Department.
Be it enacted 10y the Senat. and House of
Representatives of the United States OF
America 10 Congress assembled. That sec
ton one hundred and thirty-three Of the
act entitled IAN act 80 revise. consolidate.
and amend the statutes relating TO the Post
office Department" approved June eighth.
eighteen hundred and seven;y-two be 50
amended as to authorize the transmission
by mail OF packages Of seedf. cuttings, bulbs.
roots and sci0ns, Of any weight. for each
OF such packages. nor exceeding four
pounds st I. rate Of postage OF one cent FOR
each two ounces or fractions OF an ounce o!
such package or packages: provided. that
all mail matter OF fthe third class must
be prepaid in full in postage stamps at the
office of mailing.
Approved January .. 1873.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-13
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN THURSDAY FEBRUARY b. 1873

and dependent relatives, and pensions to
sailors OF the war of eighteen hundred and
twelve, and for furnishing. artifiS al limbs or
apparatus for resection, with transportation
or communication therefor, compensation to
pension agents, expenses of agencies and
fees for preparing vouchers and administer
ing Oaths. as provided by the acts of April
twenty-third, eighteen hundred; February
twentieth. eighteen hundred and forty
seven; August eleventh, eighteen hundred
and tOrty-elght July fourteenth and seven
teenth. eighteen hundred and sixty-two:
June thirtieth eighteen hundred and sixty.
tour; June sixth and July twenty fifth, eight
cen hundred and sixty-six: March second.
eighteen hundred and sixty seven: July
twenty seventh, eighteen hundred and six
ty-eight June seventeenth and July eighth
and eleventh. eighteen hundred and sew
enty. 'and February twentieth, eight
cen hundred and sevcnty-two; and all other
pensions provided by law. four hundred
and eighty thousand dollars; provided, that
the appropriation aforesaid for navy pen
sions. and the other expenditures under
that head. shall be paid from the income of
the navy pension fund. s" far as the same
may be sufficient for that p2rpos..
Approved January 10. 1873: