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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
An Ameaican Eyewitness of the Sam
tiaGO MaSsacreS.


Among the passengers from Havana, on
the last voyage of the mail steamer City of
New York was Mr.. George W. Sherman,
an American citizen, who was present at
Santiago de Cuba upon the occasion Of the
recent frightful massacre of the crew and
passengers of the American steamship Vir-
ginius. The following is the story given
by Mr.. Sherman: I have been residing
for some time back in Santiago de Cuba,
and saw several of the wholesale executions
or butcheries. I will give you the follow
ing details of the first four men killed, pre-
facing it with the remark that saw the
| Virginius brought into the port of Santa
go de Cuba on the evening of the list inst,
the time being five o'clock, as nearly as I
can remember, with the Spanish colors fly
ing. Of course you know all about the
hasty trial, and Burriel's excuse for not re-
plying to the urgent letters of Vice Consul
Smith, on account of his religious obser-
vance of All Saints day. The slaughter
house where the first butchery took place
is about sixteen hundred feet square, which
gives a lineal frontage to each side about
four hundred feet. The men in question
were placed in front of this place, which
is an adobe building of about thirteen or
fourteen feet height Gin which are embed
ded thousands of bullets), with an over
hanging roof, while on the ground gut
ter has been constructed to receive the rain
which may trickle from off the roof Ryan
refused to kneel, although repeated efforts
were made to make him do so. knew it
was Ryan, because he had no beard or
mustache. The men were all bound and
placed near the gutter just described
After many rounds had been fired the men
were considered dead, but it was found
that Ryan was not dead, and sword was
plunged into his body-but not into his
heart as stated. The first blows given were
into his abdomen. The soldiers who had
been detailed to do this work by General
Burriel were wretched marksmen. After
this number of cavalrymen came on the
spot and rode their horses over the bleed
ing corpses till they were in an almost I'M
recognizable state. The four heads were
cut off and placed on poles, and carried a
round by the people in triumph. The bod
les were then, or, rather what remainded
of them, placed in cart and taken out to a
marshy spot, about mile from the place
of execution, and dumped out like load
of dirt in an open ditch where few inches
of mother earth were, perhaps, placed upon
them by order of Burriel; or, perhaps, not
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
ma- Conghs. hoarseness. asthma. or any i

@~ Coughs, hoarseness, asthma, or any ir-
ritation of the throat or bronchial tubes, will
be relieved by taking DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
1t has cured thousands. Recommend it to your
friend and neighbor. Your druggist keeps it,
no The blood owes its red color to minute
globules which float in that fluid, and contain,
in a healthy person, large amount of Iron,
which gives vitality to the blood. The Peru
Wan Syrup supplies the blood with this vital
element, and gives strength and vigor to the
whole system.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
Reverdy Johnson ON the Capture of the
VirSiniuS.

Hon. Reverdy johnson in letter to the
Baltimore american gives his views con-
corning the capture of the Virginius. The
American says: ''Mr. johnson makes out
very strong case against Spain, or rather
against the Spanish officials who run down
the Virginius, and executed her crew and
passengers, but he does not think that the
war feeling ought to be unduly excited
| He believes. the issue too important and
too serious to be settled by town meet
ings.' The President and his counsellors
must deal with the crisis, and the excite
ment which now prevails in the country
will not assist them in coming to a just
conclusion. He designates the men now
at the head of the Spanish Government as
| great and good Mr.. johnson says that
an American vessel regularly documented
and carrying the national flag, cannot be
searched on the high seas, no matter what
suspicious there may be as to the nature of
her voyage 'Ifthe Virginius was carrying
aid to the Cuban insurgents, as long as she
remained on the high seas, she was COM
hitting no wrong against Spain. She
might have repented of her purpose at any
moment, and have sailed off in some other
direction. Her offence was against the
neutrality laws of the U. S., but she had
violated no law of Spain. If a q. S. YES
sci had come up with the Tornado during
the chase, or even after the capture, it
would have been the duty of the officer to
have prevented the capture of the Virgin
Jus, or to have recaptured the Virginius if
necessary. Mr.. johnson relies upon an
appeal to the craftsmanship of the Repub-
lican rulers of Spain, who, he thinks, will
make ample reparation for the insult to
our flag"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
Ladies'. Meeting.

There will, DIV, be a meeting of the Ladies
Association of Port Tobacco Parish, at Christ
Church, on "WEDNESDAY, December Sd, immedi-
ately after divine service,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
NOTICE.

T HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that will not be
l. responsible for any debts contracted by my
wife, as l am both able and willing to support
her myself, and she has left my bed and board.
JOHN S. RICHMOND,
Cobb Meek, Charles county, Nd.
Nov. IA, 1S73-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
NOTICE.

YNHE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS
l. Frs will meet at their room in the Court
House,
On TUESDAY next, December list,
for the purpose of disposing Of the County
Teams for the winter.
By order,
CHAS. E. HARMON, Clerk.
nov 28-1t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
NOTICE.

T HEREBY certify that on this 226 day Of
Il November, 1873, before me, the subscriber, a
Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland,
in and for Charles county, personally appeared
John G Hungerford and made oath on the Holy
Evangelly of Almighty God, that he had taken
up and secured, on the 18th DAY of November,
1873, the following property. to wit;
One large SCOW, measuring 3l3 feet in length,
liz feet in breadth and feet IN depth; seems
to have been used as gravel Scow.
Given under my hand this 22d day of Mo-
vember, 1873.
JAS. H. NJ. DUTToN, j. P,
The owner or owners of the above described
property are hereby notified to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take it away,
otherwise twill be disposed ofaccording to law.
JOHN G. HUNGERFORD,
nov 28-2t Newburg P. O., Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

INTENDING to change my residence and
l. leave the State before the end of the year,
will sell at Public Sale, at the late residence of
John 7. Stoddard, deceased,
On MONDAY, sth December, 1873,
all my personal property, of every description,
consisting of
Household and Kitchen Fur
niture.
Farming Utensils Of every
description.
Horses and Carriage.
Stock of Horses, Cattle. Hogs
and Sheep.
Seine, Boat and Fixtures. !
Also a large crop of Tobacco,
Corn and a growing crop
of Wheat.
The Furniture and Farming Utensils, Stock,
&C., are first class, and rare opportunity is
offered to purchasers.
Terms.
All sums under one hundred dollars, cash;
of and over that sum, a credit of six months,
interest from day of sale, with approved secur-
ity.
For any further information apply to
GUSTAVUS T. BROWN,
Wicomieo House.
Or STONE & MITCHELL, Attorneys,
nov 29-2t Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-11-28
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NOTICE.

SOUTHERN MARYLAND RAILROAD
COMPANY, :.
PRESIDENTS OFFICE, ---.,
No. 21I Ia Street.
WASHINGTON City, Nov. 18th, 1873.
THE Coupons of the Southern Maryland
l. Railroad Company's seven per cent. Gold
bearing Bonds, maturing December LIST, proxi-
mo, will be paid on presentation at the office of
the Company in this city at maturity.
SAM'L S. SMOOT, President.
ca. H. WINDER, Secretary.
nov 28-2t
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

Sioux City, Iowa, paradoxically re-
ports that mutton is becoming dear and
venison 81 eep in its market.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

A MOVEMENT Is on foot in New York
to suppress the practice OF going out
between the acts at the theatre.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

VERMONT farmers are picking up
four hundred bushels Of potatoes to the
acre.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

The New York Graphic says that %
years ago the clergy were ambitious to
secure a settlement in Boston aud re-
ceive a I'D. D." from Harvard Uni
versity, but now the desire Is to have
a parish In Brooklyn and edit a paper.
II these high points can not be gained.
they try to be satisfied with a church
In New York and a yacht.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15
TWO sONNETS.
BIT CELIA rfiANTER.

Il.
Not 40! You stand as long ago king
Stood on the sea shore, bidding back the tide
That onward rolled reslstless sttll to ding
Its awful volume landward, Wild and wide,
And Just a. impotent Il your command
To ptem the tide that rises In my soul.
II ebbs not At the lifting OF your hand,
II owns no curb, IL yields to no CONTROL
Mighty II is, and OF the elements
Brother OF winds and lightning. cold and nre;
Subtle q light, ~ steadfast and intense;
Sweet as the music OF Apolo's Tyre.
You think to rule the oceans ebo and now
With that son woman hand: Nay. love, not so.
II.
And like the lighthouse on the rock you stand,
And pierce the distance with your searching
eyes;
Nor do YOU heed the waves that storm the land
And endlessly about you fall and risc.
But seek the ships that wander night and DAY
Within the dim horizons shadowy ring;
And somc with flashing glance you warn away,
And some you beckon with sweet welcoming
SO steadfast still you keep your LOFTY place,
Sac from the tumalt OF the restless tide,
Firm a. the rock In your resisting grace,
And strong through humble duty, not through
pride.
While III cast my life before your feet,
And only live that may love you, sweet!
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

FOURTEEN Celestial cobblers are on
their way back to San Francisco from
North Adams, Mass, where they were
they thought they were deprived Of
their awlic rights.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

THREE Philadelphians have already
gone crazy over the proposed centen-
NAL anniversary.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

A GROCER In Quincy, Ills, has do
mated the city forty-one dozen bad
eggs to DO used in keeping lecturers
beyond the city limits.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

The Kokomo. Indiana, IribWue
takes rabbits. squirrels, ducks, etc. on
subscription. aud advertises merchants
In exchange for dry goods boxes.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

An eccentric Indianian keeps n pet
rattlesnake in his house, which startles
the nerves Of most of his visitors be-
fore they find out that's real one.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

WISCONSIN already begins to report
railway trains delayed by snow drifts.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

THE New York Tribune argues In
favor of reduction of the wages OF
domestic servants. How would It
work on some of our public ones?
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

The latest report concerning DR..
Livingstone Is that he is held prisoner
In Central Africa by tribe which de-
mands a heavy ransom for his release.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

A RICH old fellow in Georgia pur-
chased two camels Of circus, aud Is
teaching his children to ride them.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

BeRGu will 90 back on his anti-cru.
city principles by lecturing.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

WALLINaroRp, Conn.,, is engaged in
a small civil war about the reading OF
the Bible in the public schools.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-15

A TwEI.vE-YEAR old boy In Milwau-
kee has sold enough cat skins this Fall
to buy his father moss-agate ring.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06
FtFrom our Special reporter.1
Old Folks Concert at POuItney

. -.. q. ISL a a .
On Wednesday evening last, a. very
successful concert came off at Joslin's
Hall, in PouItney. under the auspices
of the Baptist society. A large number
of singers and players were present and
took part in the exercises. 1t amused
as we'll as instructed, and will doubtless
prove of real. utility. Poultney is ia
yored with an. unusual amount of musi-
cal talent, and it is pleasant % have an
occasion to draw it out. The singers
ranged from sixteen to seventy years of
age, and tie pieces performed were
mostly of the ancient harmohies. Sever
al yioIins accompanied the singing, as
also did the venerable Joseph Joslin
with the base VOL William Griffith, a
Welsh gentleman, conducted the singing
and right web did he do it. The Welsh
excel as singers, and in our vicinity they
are fully equal if not in advance of the
native sborn. Misses Smith and Hyde
sung several solos and duets that re-
ceived hearty encomiums, and deserved
them, too. William Broughton, man
about seventy years of age, sung a song
which, performance was an admirable.
imitation of singing fifty years ago. Some
four hundred people were agreeably en-
tertained, and we advise the people to
encourage such entertainments rather
than every strolling band of iFresponsi-
Bile Jim Grows that comes along ~. +
The proceeds of this concert are to be
applied in fitting up the rooms ia the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

the recruits right of grumbling, that l
was detailed after my exceedingly limit
ed experience to respond for the press
in the presence of such veterans as Will
lard, Benedict, Bigelow, Poland and
others. 4
RESPONSE OF LIEUT.. GEORGE H. BIGELow.
Mr.. President !. At all first class
performances there is always understood
to be side show, and 7 have no doubt
that such is expected here, but at this
hour ! cannot be expected to enlarge
upon that odd pound or to prove. the
necessity of the Daniel Lambert Fusi-
Tiers in our army. As we say in news
paper offices about this time, the forms
are locked up and nothing more can be
received The press has ever been such
good friend of the soldiers that he, is
not going back on it, and it is proper
he should toast it at his festivities. 1t
has kept alive the interest of the peo-
pile and preserved the tale of the glo-
rious achievements of the armies. This
is not the best place to answer the as
saults of the eminent statesman. who
attacked the press early in the evening /;
but it is proper to say here that when
member of Congress does wrong. the
press cannot preserve. its independence
and its self-respect unless it deals with
justice and impartiality with his faults
and neglect of duty.
This closed the exercises, and the So
ciety broke ranks by singing ''Ameri-
ca" closing one of the most pleasant
and profitable meetings of the Vermont
Reunion Society y l.l..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

better name. / will call magnetism.
This is the power which sways multi
tudes by mere presence. Some speak
jers conquer an audience by merely APP
pearing on the plat .orm. The secret of
Patrick Henry's success was in himself.
And'it was: magnetism which brought
half the country to the eet of Henry
Clay, and that was the secret Of his pow
er' oVer men. Knowiedge, iffightly ap-
piled. is power The mere knowletige
itself, without the over of applying or
using it, Il! OF nc. service. 5KPowledge
in the abstract is. no use, an6 he and
not converted to power, Is not power,
Mere. scholarship is not education, and
reyer will be. When knowledge can be
tied for propulsion or direction, it is
power. Expression is a form OF mani
CESSATION of power. 1t is largely a vol.
untary matter, and one. of culture and
art. All power Of express on is some
form of art, and if mar is not master of
some. form of expression, what is. in,
must remain in him.
Earnestness and enthusiasm are eie-
nentS of power. Enthusiasm Is earnest
ness at a white heat. These elements
are the only ones that can take the pace
of magnetism. No talking machine can
produce. conviction; the prison must be
in ealnest. Human ,ture, like iron, to
be bent or shapen, must be he--ted
Character is. oAe of the q eatest ele-
ments of personal power. Character is
tie foundation of all success. Wisdom,
roodness, purify and truth form the
links of 90 den-chain character. There
is 70 higher form of expression than
character. Man can pairG 70 graz e.
picture than a noble character. Char
actef is the highest and noblest torm of,
self-expression. w lou. character, the
other elements, are Tsel ard man has
no power except he has characte-. a
noble character is an elepent attai1able
by all, and the only element without
which all the others are useless there
fore the Importance of character as an
element of power and success in life.
Faith is the last great element. Hon
esty is the basis and faith is the cap
s. one and crown Of all the elemeRts of
personal power Faith raises men
INFO self-mas,e cry. Faith in a God
whorules the uni verse, and in the inn
mortality of the so Il and a fut ire, raises
n en- up and gives them a higher cofcep-
ton of their possibilities and powers,
Faith in a God nal es rods of mel. 1he
undeyout astronomer 5 q fool to laugh
at and try to give reasons for what he
cannot understand. Faith gives a mo-
tive TO all the other elements of power.
Faith is the. grand elenne ut towering over
all. the others; and crowning the noun
tain of human power.
These the lecturer gave as the eIe-
e nj nj ID
with an eloquent periorati9n, rehears'ng
the possibilities and giving a vivid pic
.tHte % the Opportunities for good in
this world, and the everlasting happiness
in store in the world to come for the
P6ssessors of all ''tle clements Of per-
sOnal power:
This short abstract falls to do justice
TO this splendid lecture.
NtiddlebHTy can congratulate herself
on the suspicious opening, this evening,
OF her lecture course. =. ..-...--s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

slowed after every appearance. To DO
nomlna,e her playing as artistic, is 70 nso
a cod and Inexpensive term. It Nc
melodious, harmonic and entrancinr
From the moment her face is seen rrs3i
she -etires from the stage this wonderf,,ii
artistic holds her audience as with
magic wand In our humble oninioss
we think Mile Brousil is secs I'd In on ~
violinigt now living. eff Ole Phil 7.
first be is not first alone NJ :
]. @. Hovt, Jr., the eminent pian;..
Of New Yok city, is an artist -
no small attachments. ALTHOUGH NJ
Hoyt and Mile. Brousil have been ma -
51e pg together ess than four msn,I-
they play together, without notes. oTe,
one hundred pieces of the most difgrrI,
. ano and violin muse. Our citizen.
are indebted TO Mrs. DR.. Noble For fbs
opportunity of listening to these 2 nj
nent artists, and the hearty apnlsr..
which greeted this l2dy, at the Close ~
her reading on the above occasion
showed the strong hold which She h.,
upon the affections Of our people. We
never have heard our talented toyyre
Ne nan Ule her goice was clearer
sweeter, s, ronger O.. noe flexible. gr5
the powerful magnetism of her personal
presence was felt by all who wee 2, os-
ent on this occasion. AMATEiE.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06
Good Tenn p,ar,' County Union.

The 18th quarterly meeting Of i5e
Rutland County Good Templars' Union
will be held at Poultney, Tuesday, Nov.
18th. The objects of these quarterly
meetings are the. promotion Of unity
among the members of the ar.5T
throughout the county to ascertain
the condition Of the several lodges, AID
TO discuss the best means of promoting
the interest in temperance work geEsf-
ally. Every lodge in the county IS CT
titled to representation by delegates. bat
all members of the order, whether dele
gates or not, are invited TO be pres
ent and participate in the deliberations
of this body.
The morning session win be devoted
TO the private business OF the Union,
but the afternoon and evening sessions
viii be open to the public. The order
of the exercises are as follows:
1st Introductory exercises.
2nd. Reading minutes of last mcci-
ing
3D.. Written reports of Lodges.
4th. Verbal reports from delegates.
9Th. New and unfinished business.
9th. Essay by Mrs, NJ H. Cook, 81
Castleton.
9TH. Dissertation by Geo. J. HAYES,
of Rutland.
8th. Discussion of the following
question
How can we, as Temperance work
ers, bestfpromote the interest Of the
temperance cause
9th. Good Of the order.
10th. Public address in Ethe evening
by Rev. w. c. Hines, Of Castleton.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

VERMONT GoLD.-The readers of the
Press are acquainted with the discovery
of gold in small quantities in the beds of
streams in Vermont, and particularly in
the marble region around Rutland. A.
returned Californian assures us that he
has viewed the locality and concluded
that the rocks are gold bearing in nature
and similar to the rich rocks of the
Golden Sac. The specimens fourd are
worth, he says, $12 per ounce, which IS
air quality, the purest metol being
worth only $1S, and that ordinarily 90
tanned on the Pacific coast bringing $40.
Our miner informant believes that in
time deposits large enough to be profit
ably wrought will come to light, in
which case the excitement of 40 would
be repeated on small scale. Surely the
rocky hills of Vermont must conceal IN
their bosoms something to compensate
the barrenness of their exteriors. Troy
PTess. .t fl