Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28

der to facilitate the speedy getting outside
of said whiskey. So the unfortunate Mr..
Miller was sent to Jail for six weeks
Stone and Mitchell for defense.
Next was tried Richard Young, colored,
for stealing the horse of MI. Jackson from
the same place, on the occasion of a polit-
ical gathering. It seems that Mr.. Young
had been imbibing very freely of the ar
dent, and SO amiable did it make him that
he loved his neighbor as himself and his
neighbor's horse as his own, and thereupon
he quietly took possession of Jackson's
horse for ride. The alarm was given and
hot pursuit commenced at once when he
was met returning on the horse. He had
not been far when he turned back, being
induced to do so, perhaps, by being re-
minded of the remark of the Governor OF
Maine to the Governor of Georgia, that it
was "a long time between drinks" But
he did not get the hospitable welcome he
expected, for Jackson pitched into him
and gave him sound drubbing. AS there
was no evidence of a purpose to steal the
horse, he was discharged. Chapman for
defense.
The next, and last, was the case of Jos.
CAMEL, who was convicted for an assault
on Milly Toy and sent to Jail until the Sd
of January, 1874, and until the costs are
paid, which, in all human events, will be
ad in1initem.
1 The Court then closed the recognizance
docket and adjourned.
New Board of County Commissioners.
This Board met on Tuesday, the 25th.
Present, Messrs. Milstead, Contee, Swami,
and Marlowe-there being one vacancy to
be filled, by the appointment of the Gov
ernor, in the place of VIM. W. Ware, de-
ceased. The Board organized by the cleo
ton of Mr.. Albert Milstead as President,
and Mr.. Charles E. Harmon as Clerk Mr..
Milstead was heretofore one of the Tax Col
lectors, and proved himselfa most efficient
officer. Mr.. Harmon was also at one time
Tax Collector, and afterwards County
Commissioner for two terms, and therefore
ought to bring to the discharge of his du-
ties an experience, which will relieve him
of the embarrassment which new man
might otherwise have to encounter. The
Board, after deliberation and an examina-
ton of the premises, ordered the work on
the new road around Mount Hill to be
stopped for the present This action of
the Board is commendable, as showing a
desire, on their part, to understand the
subject fully before spending the money of
taxpayers on work, about which the
late Board hesitated so long before en-
barking in. We sincerely hope they will
adopt the route up the ravine, but what
ever they may determine, we hope they
may show more frmness of purpose in car
rying out than their predecessors did
The Board also appointed Washington
Burch, co1ored, Bailiff, in place of John D.
Covell, removed. ITO the victors belong
the spoils."
The Old Board of Commissioners.
The late Board of County Commission
ers carry with them into their retirement a
record for faithful and unselfish devotion
to the interests of the public, such as has
fallen to the lot of few men placed in the
very trying situation to which they were
twice called by the people. That they err
ed sometimes proves they were only hui
man--that they made enemies proved that
they were honest. May long life and pros
perity attend each and all of them. We
shall miss very much the genial face of our
old friend, Mr.. Robertson, who has so long
and efficiently discharged the duty of Clerk
to the Board. We believe that with the
exception of an interval, when Mr.. Thos.
Harris was Clerk to the Board, Mr.. Rob-
ertson has filled that position from time
when almost ''the memory of man runneth
not to the contrary" We confidently ex-
pect to see him reinstated two years hence
Long may he wave.
Appeal i'm Behalf of the Poor.
4 We have received circular from Balti-
more city, signed by number of charit-
able gentlemen, stating that ''the present
financial crisis has greatly retarded the
manufacturing and commercial interests
of this, as well as other great cities; many
mechanics, laborers, sewing women ano
orphan children are thrown out of employ
ment, and there now is, and must continue
to be great want and suffering among the
deserving poor of our city during this
winter, unless a charitable public will give
of their abundance to supply the absolute
wants of those who are destitute" These
gentleman have opened soup house al
St. Peters P. E. Church Home, No. 49,
) Pennsylvania Avenue, near Hoffman St.
and intend to continue the same during
3 the winter months, to supply soup to the
destitute and needy. It is not denomi
. national charity, but open to the wants O.
l all the poor. An appeal is made to the
5 charitable in all parts of the State, for con
) tributions ofmoney, provisions, vegetables
r meat, &C., and it is hoped generous re
: Spouse will be made.
3 Such articles as meat and vegetables sem
should be marked Northwestern Soup
House," and the bill of lading or freight
receipt should be sent to S. E. Hill, Secre
m