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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
Free Trade.
We copy the following from the Demo
cratic Adoocote, of Westminister, Md:

We copy the following from the Demo-
cratic Adoocate, of Westminster, Md:
The ablest writers on the science of po-
litical economy recognize the principle of
free trade as the true theory which ought to
govern heexchaqge of conamaditie in tia
commerce of the world. That it has not
been adopted by this government is owing
to the aversion of the American people to
direct taxation. The same may be said of
the people of other countries, as all the
maratime nations practice the system of
collecting imposts, because it is an indi-
rect mode of meeting the public expendi-
lures, but costs the people more than a
system of direct taxation, because it re-
quires an army of office-holders who have
to be maintained by it. The operations of
tariff have been SO much mystifed by
writer's on the benefits of protection"
which is a sad misonmer, that they are i'm
perfectly understood by men who are not
directly engaged in commercial pursuits !;
but stripped of all mysticism they may be
simplifed and plainly illustrated thus: A.
owns valuable horse, and B. owns a car
riage ofabout equal value, which they wish
to exchange; but G. represents the govern
ment, to whom they are required to pay
five dollars for the privilege of making the
exchange. Free trade would enable them
to make the exchange without paying any
thing for the privilege. The opinion that
free trade, or any approximation to it, is
impracticable at the present time, on &C
count of our public debt, is erroneous.
England supports an army which costs
more than twice that of ours; a national
debt nearly double the amount of ours and
exceeding it in the annual charges it en-
tails; civil expenditures which exceed ours
in the proportion of four to three; and yet
England raises her whole revenue on the
principles OF Free Trade. The duties she
levies are chiefly confined to articles of
luxury, and are paid mostly by the wealth
Ter classes. Nor does she now levy duties
upon one-twentieth part of the articles
formerly included in her tariff And yet,
her system works well, and has stood the
test ola quarter ofa century. IfEngland's
revenues have prospered under a compare
lively free trade tariff, why would not sim
liar results under similar system enure to
us9 We have fairfield ourselves out of a
navy, out of a commercial marine, out of
commerce. WehaYe destroyed one branch
ofindustry, that ofship-building, in which
our skilled mechanics excelled, and driven
them out of the country tos seek employ
ment. Would it not be the part of wis
dom, now, to change our policy, and try
some other system, especially one that has
proved itself beneficial by the test of ex-
perience.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
The Mails and the Rsilroad.

The mails for this place are now recely-
ed regularly by the first train on the B. q
P. Railroad, thus reaching us about mid
day. We tender our Acknowledgements In
behalf of our community as well as our
self to whomever we are indebted for this
change. The matter was brought to the
attention of the Postofice Department, as
well as to the Railroad Company; so we
presume our thanks are due to each for the
accommodation. And here we take occa-
sion to say, that the Company seems dis
posed to accommodate our people, as fan
as possible, in all matters to which its at
tention is called. We hope it may be re
munerated in the increase of freights ano
travel, which we are sure will result from
the disposition thus evineed. We are
certain it will be SO, if the rates are SC
regulated, as to offer inducements to ship
pers of freight and travellers. The Com
pany though has notyet completed its
Tunnel in Baltimore/a great and expen-
sive work, requiring the attention of its
officers. AS soor/as this shall have been
finished, doubtless proper attention can
and will bggiven to the transportation OF
freight. I'D the regulation of the rates.
The l1heits and advantages of a railroad,
ap<fhe country traversed by it, are mutu-
fand reciprocal. As the road becomes
established, and increases its business, the
country prospers with it; and thus in turn
new business is created and travel increas-
ed. Let it be the part of the community
Zen, and of the Company, to mutually
accdf modate and sustain each other; and
the preseI generation may yet see our
road a great nd prosperous public i'm
provement, and oussld county, with her
large population ssformerIy restored 10
prosperity and weaIa
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
ECLECTIC Magazine.

The Eclectic for May is an exceptionally good
number of that sterling periodical. 1t has no
less than fifteen papers, scarcely one of which
is not above the average; and, in addition to
these, the four Editorial departments present
the reader with the freshest and most important
information in the literary field at home and
abroad, in science and art and in miscellane-
Gus matters. The table of contents is as follows
The Works Of Thackeray Lord Lytton; Hal
lucinatory Manifestations Too Soon, Novel
South-Sea Slavery, Kidnapping, and Murder ;
Balliol Scholars; Edward Wortley Montagu
The Antarctic Regions German Novelties A
Winter Fantasy; Problems of Civilization !;
The Nature and.Authority of Miracles; Bring
me Word how Tall she is /; The Ayran Races Of
Peru; In these hard Times; and Oliver Wen
dell Holmes, of whom there is fine portraits
published h p esl!pa laa sI EplsP ssrs ST.
Single number. As cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08

lating the oyster laws of the State, amount
ing to $4,734.65 There were FIVE other
boats arrested, but were found not guilty.
DR.. VIM. n. McGuffey, Professor of Mo-
raj Philosophy at the University of Vir-
ginia, and author of the well known Nc
Guffey's school books, died in Charlottes-
vile on Monday after long illness.
| Hon. James L. Orr, of South Carolina
American Minister to Russia, died at St
Petersburg on Monday last.
Out in the lava beds Temporary peace
hangs over the scene of the recent hostili-
ties. But it is only temporary, for the
military authorities having become con-
WINGED by experience that it will require
troops in greater proportion than ten to
one to capture or kill the Modocs, they are
now making ready to send reinforcements
to the number of thousands, if necessary
This is General Sherman's plan five or six
hundred soldiers are now on their way to
the region of the war, and another regiment
will soon be on the way. Indian scouts
are also to be employed to help along with
the determination policy.
The Darien Surveying Expedition has
arrived in New York, having found, it is
said, a practicable route for canal across
the Isthmus by way of the rivers Atrato
Napipi and Doguado. The cost is estima-
ted at seventy million dollars, and the con
struction involves tunnel three miles
long. The proposed canal starts at the
narrowest part of the Isthmus, at the Gulf
of Darien.
The spring meeting of the Maryland
Jockey Club, which is announced to begin
on the 9th instant, and continue four days,
gives promise of abundant success. AL
ready many celebrated stables have ar
rived at Pimlico, and others are expected
to arrive during the present week.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08

A late number of the Washington Sun
day Car0icle says:
"New York city is agitating the subject
of open cars for the city railroads during
the summer. We would like to agitatt
the same question for the capital if we had
the least idea Riker would pay attention
to the comforts of the citizens of Washing.
ton. As we are to have the old close, stiff.
ing vehicles during the summer months
let US hope that at least they will be clean
ed and the vermin taken out"
We are glad somebody in Washington
at least, wants to be clean. That some
body will hardly know himself if he sue
ceeds in being cleaned. Commence the
work at once by all means. Don't delay.
Go for Riker first, if you choose, but, by
all means, don't forget the Chronicle office
and the Chronicle men. Attend to the
most needy first, and then, we are sure, its
editor won't be the last unclean thing to
be cleaned; then, too, attend to the gentle
members of the Board of Public Works,
but handle with great tenderness those
public till tappers. After all that, then,
oh, thent march the busting, sweeping,
washing, scrubbing brigade up to the
Capitoline Hill, where odors are exhaled
not quite so sweet as the fragrant altar of
roses. Open, ct once, the massive venti-
htors there. Ply, assiduously, mop, brush
and broom, broom, brush and mop; if any
stray Congressznen are about, sweep them
out, of course, as any other vermin. Don't,
oh, don't, we entrsat you, forget those vel
vet cushioned galleries, where happy Sam
DO sweats, and perfumed Dinah- blissful
bsaek-grins so lovingly at her spooney
Benjamin below. After all, our heart fails
us. We are afraid no one in Washington
win consent TO cfcan or be cleaned. Per-
haps this Chronicle man is only trying to
get up corner in deodorizing soaps and
eazbolic compounds. If that's your game,
sir, take into your confidence the Board of
Public Works; they would consent to be
cleaned even on these terms Oh, what q
dearth ofWater, and how scarce soap would
be if the cleaning enterprise proves asuc-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
oBIEUARH,

Died, in Washington city, on Wednesday
April 10th, 1873, Of small pox, in the 54tt
year of his age, Capt. SAMUEL FOWKE. only
son of the late THOMAS and SUSAN FowKE, o
King George county, Va.
The noblest eulogy that can be ascribed tc
human frailty is fidelity to God and man in al
the varied relations in life. Such may be emf.
nently said of Capt. FowKE. In business, Of
unfiinching integrity; as a husband, tender and
provident; as father, loving and kind as a
friend, warm-hearted and sincere; as Chris
tan, vigilant and faithful he lived an orna-
ment to society, died strong in his faith and
rich in his hopes of a blissful Immortality. May
our heavenly Father speak peace and comfort
to his mourning loved ones. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
The Vienna Exhibition.
The Baltimore american says:

ZIUCOF tCtDIt
The Vienna Exhibition is improving
although there are not so many visitors as
were expected. The rush of summer trav-
Ell, however, has not commenced yet, and
perhaps the anticipations of the Viennese
will be fully realized later in the season
The American department still remains a
blank and hideous testimonial to the
shameful cupidity and rascality of some Of
those who peddled off their trusts for a
handful of money. 1t might be worth
while to exhibit these peculating Commits
sioners as our contribution to the Exhibi-
ton. They would show well and attract
attention if not admiration.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
MARRIED.

At Westwood, the residence of the brides
mother, on Tuesday, the 10Th ult., by the Rev
Father MURRER, Mr.. FRANCIS POSEY, of
Prince Georges county, and Miss E. A. JANE
SON, of this county.
In Baltimore, on Tuesday, the 10Th ult, al
the residence of GEORGE JENKINS ESQ.,, by the
Rev. Father GUB1Tos1, Mr.. HENRY DANGER
FIELD, of Alexandria, Va, and Miss VIRGI-
MA PEYTON KEY, of St. Mary's county,
daughter of the late Phil BARTON KEY, of Lou
isiana
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
The Fishery.

The Alexandria Gazette of Tuesday last
says: "Since yesterdays report the re-
ceipts of fresh fish at Fishtown have been
275,O0O herrings which sold at from $53
to Sc per thousand and 5000 shad which
brought from $40 to $12 per hundred. The
two largest cargoes came from Budd's
Ferry and Stump Neck, each containing
about fifty thousand behring's"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08

We do not like to publish all the kind
and fattering notices Of the Times, by oul
contemporaries. It is pleasant and cheer.
ing to be thus noticed; and in return
we offer to all of our editorial friends ou1
lwarmest thanks. We are particularly In
debted to our lifelong friends Wilson and
Turner of Marlborough, for their notices.
MAY Grandpa Wells, live long" and ever
deserve them.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
State of Maryland.
orF1cE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE,

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
Annapolis, May And, 1879.
ITO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN. -
has been made to the Governor for pardon in
the case of the State VS..
CHARLES II. NEWMAN,
convicted in the Circuit Court for Charles coun-
ty, at May Term, 1872, of murder in the second
degree of William Contee, and sentenced to the
Penitentiary for FIVE years
The Governor will take up the said case for
final decision, on or after the 18th day of MAY,
1873 until which time protests against the said
application will be heard, and the petition in
the case open to inspection, at the discretion Of
the Governor.
By order of the Governor,
R. G. HOLLYDAY,
May 8, 1ST3-2t Secretary of State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
CorreclOn.

In the political edito2L, which we pub
lisheds last week, the intelligent reader
might have detected geographical error,
It occurred in the sentence commencing
with the words-seTo approve" &c. The
word approve should have been oppose.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
Death of a Valuable Racer.

Governor Bowie's favorite colt Cecil
three years old, and lately in training al
the Pimlico grounds, under the direction
of Mr.. Snedecker, died on Thursday even.
ing, of inflammation, resulting, it is suppos
ed, from severe cold. The horse was q
very valuable one, considered one of the
finest of the Governors stable, and his
death will prove severe loss. He was en-
tered In the coming races for the Preakness
stakes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
United States Internal Revenue.
NOTICE TO SPECIAL TAXPAYERS

NHE law of December "a, 1872, requires every
l. person engaged in any business, avocation,
or employment, which renders him liable to q
SPECIAL TAX,
to procure and place conspicuously in his esta6-
I'shnaemt or place Of business,
A STAMP
denoting the payment of said Special Tax be-
fore commencing business.
The taxes embraced within the provisions of
law above quoted are the following, viz:
Rectlhers ......."................ 5000 90
Dealers, retail quor..................... Is 90
Dealers, wholesale quor.................. 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesaler. so 90
Dealers in malt liquors, retail........... 20 90
Dealers in leaf Observation-Disclosures. % 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco. .......... 500 90
and on sales of over $1,000, fifty
cents for every dollar in excess of
1000.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco. 90
Manufacturers of stills. so 90
and for each still or worm manufac-
tureo 20 90
Manufacturers of tobacco.......-....... 10 90
Manufacturers of gars..................... 10 90
Peddlers of tobacco, first class, (more
than two horses ).......................... 80 90
Pedders OF tobacco, second class, 1.-TWO
horses) 25 90
Feeders OF tobacco, third class, Zone
horse) Is 90
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class, ION
foot or public conveyance) ........... 10 90
Brewers of less than 500 barrels......... so 90
Brewers of 500 barrels or more......... 100 90
Any person who shall fail to comply with the
foregoing requirements will be subject to severe
penalties.
Special-tax Payers throughout the United
States are reminded that they must make appli-
cation to the Collector of their respective dis
tricts, and procure the proper stamp for the
Special-tax Year, commencing May /, 1873,
without waiting for furthernotice.
Uurifesctipor fnrea maj III Revenue,
9Th District Maryland,
st. Denis, Baltimore County, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
Ben Franklin.
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the firm of JOHN
IN NJ, LATIMER 4 SON are hereby notified
that, in consequence of the death of the senior
partner, it has become necessary to settle up
the business of the firm. Persons SO indebted
are requested to call upon the undersigned and
settle their accounts.
THOMAS T. LATIMER,
Surviving Partner.
Newport May l, l873-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
DIED.

In Baltimore, on the 4th instant, Mrs. E. B
widow of j. BLACKSTONE,
aged 81 years, formerly of st. Mary's county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
NOTICE.

4 MEETING OF FARMERS, favorable TO
N the formation of FARMERS, CLUB, is
requested at Port Tobacco, on SATURDAY, the
18th inst, at 3 o'clock, p m.
May 8, 1873
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
fCommuNIcArEp.]
The Barrymore Gazette.

The Gazette isl soon to be issued in quar-
to form, after the style of the chief New
York dailies, Mr.. Taylor has sold out his
interest in and Withdrawn from the paper.
Mr.. Baker steps in as purchaser and takes
his place. The writer of this remembers,
with genuine gratitude, the actiyity-es'
MS Charles ]. Baker and lady in behalfo1
til lffering Confederate prisoners, who
81 confined within the reach of theil
4 ge-hearted charities. Baltimore was
oted for the lavish kindness it bestowed
Upon the needy captive, and among all its
patriotic people none were more conspicu-
good lady. Especially was this made
manifest on the return to Fort Delaware OF
the ragged, famished remnant of the six
hundred from Hilton Head, where they
had been sent for retaliation and placed
under the fire of their own guns. AL
though not personally acquainted with
Mr.. Baker or his family, we have ventured
thus to recall previous memories, and
speak of the friends who gave us meat and
drink when we were hungered and thirst
ed. Thousands in the sunny land of Dixie,
we are sure, will recollect the bounteous
and substantial contributions of Mr.. Ba-
ker and his wife to the improvement of
their condition, and we trust will not fail
to show practical appreciation by sub
scribing to the good old Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
CHAPEL POINT MILLS.

NJ OsaI saHO Il IOur always ON
hand fo1. Sale Here.
VIE undersigned would respectfully inform
a his friends around the country that he has
procured two pair of new French Burrs. and
that the Mill is now in complete order for grind
ing both WHEAT and CORN. Persons send
ing their Grain to this Mill can have it ground
on the same day, namely: Wednesdays, Thurs
days and Fridays of each week.
WILLIAM WHITTY,
may slim Chapel Point.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08

cess, which we think itwon't. The cleanest
biped in Washington is dirtier than the feet
of Lady Mary Wortley Montague, OF whom
we lately read that Walpoie said she was
ssthe wittiess, the brightest and the dirtiest
woman In all England" Once, at Paris
theatre, she was chided for her dirty hands,
and aniEingiy remarked, "0h, that is moth
ing, if you only saw my feet!" The char
,acter Of the dirt-the moral, rs well as ma
|teriaI dirt-with which Washington be-
longings are so very dirty, is as thick and
tough as mailed armor, and almost as
tenacious Of its subjects as our pleasant
President is of his family group. By the
way, Mr.. ChrOnic1e man, don't forget the
Senatorial chairs in which sunny Conkline
and leprous Morton sat. Do the thing
thoroughly and then clean or be cleaned
yourself again.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08

rs The Aldins for May is the most brilliant
number of this superb magazine ever issued
1t opens with magnificent marine picture,
"The Lee Shore" by NJ F. H. de Haas who
stands, by general consent, at the head Of the
marine painters of America, and who has new
er done anything so fine as this drawing The
fury of the winds and waters that have driven
the good ship from her course on the terrible
lee shore is rendered with wonderful breadth
and vigor, and wildly recalls the destruction
which SO lately overlook the Inflated atlantic.
We turn from this dreadful struggle of the ele-
ments to delicious drawing after the original
of Monginot. 1t is entitled "Unbiden Guests"
and represents group of kittens ON the table
of an epicure, and making havoc among the
dishes. One has upset the milk cup, and is
licking up the river of cream another has
found something to its taste in an overturned
cup; while third, the most mischievous of all,
has gone for plate of Holsters, which is about
to be dashed to pieces on the floor. We have
next ga Trout Brook" by Castelar, glympse
of a roaring torrent, that goes winding and
dashing on its way through the breezy woods,
which the angler will be unwilling to leave as
long as the trout rise, as they must there
There are besides six spirited illustrations of
New Chicago. ''The Drusenfall," noted fall
in Thuringia and a charming illustration by
Dore, imbued with that grace which he knows
so well how to infuse into his pictures when the
subject demands. These are some of the mas
terpieces, for such they are, in this monthly
gallery of the worlds Art. The Literature of
of the May number is as good as usual Music,
Art, Literature are discussed with great intel
igence and independence. Subscription price
F$5 including Chromos 'Village Belle" and
Crossing the Moor" James Sutton & Co.,
publishers, So Maiden Lane, New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08
Spring & Summer Millinery.
O
Mrs. NJ. A. SCOTT

MRS. NJ. A. SCOTT
AS received large stock of fashionable
HI SPRING AND SUMNER MILLINERY.
consisting of Bonnets and Hats of different va
rieties; Ribbons, Flowers, Wells, &C.; also, Ruff
ing, Laces and Scarfs for the neck; Switches,
Plaits and Puffs for the hair; Corsets, Hoops
and Bussels of the latest styles. [may 8
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08

Save your Doctors Bill.-When DIR.
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry will cure
coughs, colds, bleeding at the lungs, and arrest
the fell destroyer Consumption, it does more
than most physicians can do. The use of a sim
gle bottle costing one dollar, will satisfy the
incredulous that they need look no further for
the required aid
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08

9TH District Maryland,
st. Denis, Baltimore County, Md
May 8, 1927