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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
Charlotte Hall School.

The examination of students at this
time honored institution took place on
Wednesday and Thursday of last week;
and the usual exhibition on Friday, the
10th inst. We learn that the boys acquit-
ted themselves very creditably. The salu-
tatory address was delivered by Jesse
Turner, of St. Mary's county, and the vale
dictory by VIM. G.. Burns, of Washington
city. Mr.. Burns having completed his
course of study, received from the Presi-
dent of the Board of Trustees, Col. Bill
Kingsley, certificate of proficiency in
Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics and
other studies We learn that there was
large crowd in attendance as usual The
day was closed with the annual students
party, which, if possible, was rather more
of jam than the exhibition. Though
not celebrated as such, the fact was seve-
raj times alluded to, that this is the one
hundredth year since the charter of this
school by the General Assembly. Al
though, on account of the Revolutionary
war, the charter was not carried out at
that time; yet, since it was put into ope-
ration some few years afterwards, the
school has never suspended its exercises
from any cause since. 1t will open again,
we understand, on the 18th of September
next, to which day the summer vacation
was extended.
Arrest of VIM. Huntington.
This person who has been wanted here
for sometime past to answer an indict-
ment pending in the Circuit Court, for "a
crime not to be mentioned to christian
ears" was arrested by the well-directed
efforts of Sheriff Cooke On Thursday last
and is now safely lodged at the Murdoch
Hotel, On Canal street. Our stalwart
Sheriff deserves much credit for the arrest
of this individual, because of the pains
taken to guard him from any such mishar
during his visit to his maternal ancestor.
The Sheriff having reconnoitered the pre-
misses and found that pickets guarded all
approaches, was obliged to have recourse
to stratagem. So he converted our friend
Tommy Scott and his lightning rod wagon
into deputy, specially charged for the
occasion, not with electricity, but bench
warrant, for the arrest of Mr.. Huntington.
Thus armed, our special deputy, surround
ed with the paraphernalia of his calling,
safely passed the outposts and approach
ed unquestioned the house where Mr. D.
was enjoying himself otium cum. Stopping
to indulge in social chat of few mo-
ments with the proprietor, Huntington
approached the wagon to examine its
curious contents, when our deputy prompt
ty seized him in the name of the State. No
resistance was made, as doubtless it was
supposed, and truly too, that the Sheriff
was within call. The whole thing was
neatly and ingeniously done. Doubtless
hereafter Mr.. D. will not allow his curiosi-
ty to get the better of his prudence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17

The Farmers and Drovers' Bank OF
Louisville, Ky, will, in a few weeks, have
$5,0O0,O00 belonging to the ticket holders
in the Fifth Gift Concert, in cid of the
Public Library, which takes place July
31st This immense sum is a trust fund
which can only be used in paying to ticket
holders, on the signature of the manager
Gov. Thos. E. Bramlette. The man who
gets the big gift, $25O,OOO, will have an
exceedingly pleasant cheque on that bank
The next Concert, which is the fifth and
last, will occupy all of Friday, July 31st,
and the gifts will be paid to the lucky
ones, commencing the next day, at the
bank. 1t takes nearly week to cash the
gifts.
That some idea may be had ofthe magni-
tude of this enterprise, and the interest
taken in it by the people, we state that
the receipt of three thousand letters per
day is nothing uncommon. Two-thirds
of these epistles contain money for tickets,
and the other third ask for circulars in ex-
PLANTATION. And every letter is acknow-
lodged before the office is closed, for the
night. There is no harder worked man in
Louisville, than Gov. Bramlette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
MARRIED.

On the oath June, at Mr.. THOMAS McDANIKLs,
the residence of the brides brotber-in-law, by
the Rev. W. h. SEAT, Mr.. COLUMBUS ROBEY
and Miss LOUISA ROBEY, both of Charles
county, Maryland.
In Baltimore city, on the 5th instant, by
Rev. G. W. HOBBS, CHARLES E. FOWLER
and RACHEL A. BEALL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
DIED.

At his residence near Hill Top, in this coun-
tv, on Saturday last, the 18th instant, HEZE-
KIAH FRANKLIN, aged 81 years. He was a
soldier of the war of 1872
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17

ID ITTERS.-American Regenerative Bitters,
ID a sure cure for all dyspeptics for sale by
dec Is J | LACEY,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
Maryland Horticultural society.

BY invitation of Ezra Whitman, Presi-
dent OF the Maryland Horticultural Society,
the July meeting of the association was
held on Tuesday afternoon at the residence
of the President, On Boundary avenue, be-
tween Linden evsAuS and Eu..w street,
Baltimore. There was a large attendance.
both of members and of invited guests.
Some time before the calling of the asso-
citation together was spent in admiring the
magnificent lawn attached to the dwell
ling.
Mr. Whitman has abou, five acres with
in the Enclosure upon which his dwelling
is built, and the lawn is elegantly laid
out, aud adorned with ornamental trees
and flowers During the war the ground
occupied by the dwelling and lawn was
used for an encamprnent by colored sol
diers. II was LET, by the soldiers barren
waste, quite in contrast with its fine APP
pearance now.
After calling the association together
in one Of the parlors by Mr.. Whitman, the
Secretary, +. c. Dorsey. read letters from
Governor Groome, Ex-Governor Whyte,
Col. J. X. Herbert, X. J. Halliday. G.. II
Hunt and \. Bowie Davis, President OF
the Maryland Agricultural Association.
regretting their inability To be present.
Mr.. Davis, in his letter, says that nothing
contributes so much To soften the labors
of the farm and To sweeten the enjoyments
of home as the cultivation of fruits and
flowers, and that the Maryland Horticul-
tural Society is especially organized To
promote these objects"
Mr.. Whitman said the object of the
meeting was not so much for the transac-
ton of business as to get together socially
and become better acquainted.
Several speeches were made toy distin-
guished Horticulturists presant, and alto
gether the meeting was one of pleasure and
instruction. Several new members were
enrolled. after which the Society adjourn
ed to meet on the third Tuesday in Au-
gust, at Lehmann's Hall.
After the adjournment the members and
invited guests were Hospitality entertain
ed by Mr.. Whitman. Mr.. Christopher
Shaw, well-known caterer of the city
had provided upon the spacious porch an
elegantly gotten up collation., which was
heartily partaken of. He was assisted in
the arrangement of the viands by Mr.. Oscar
Florence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
The Horticultural Society.

We notice briefly elsewhere the meeting
of this Association on Tuesday last at the
residence of Ezra Whitman, Esq, of Balti-
more city. We regret that the hard labor
of our position prevented us from being a
participant "in the feast ofreason and flow
of SOUL which the occasion elected.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
WANTED.
A Store-HouSe and Dwelling,

THE advertiser wishes to rent in Charles
i county, if possible, if not, in an adjoining
county, STORE-HOUSE and DWELLING.
For further particulars, apply, either in person
or by letter, at the TINES OFFICE.
jy 10-3t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
Weather and Crops.

We had hoped that the rain of Satur-
day and Sunday would have frightened
the crop prospects. but we are sorry to say
it has not done so. We had tolerable
fair tobacco planting season on Monday,
but unfortunately the plants were general
ly very inferior, from the previous drought
The hot sun and parching wind, which
followed the rain. speedily destroyed these
feeble plants and our prospects in this re-
spect are not much better now than before
Ordinarily the showers we have had would
have been sufficient for our growing crops,
but the earth is so dry and thirsty from
the long continued absence of rain and
the fierce rays of the sun, that little more
apparent good has been affected than the
laying ofthe dust on the public roads for
about twenty four hours.
The prospects for the farming interests
are gloomy indeed at present. The wheat
crop. owing to smut, scab and other ills
which wheat is heir to, was failure, not
more than third OF crop having been
made. The oat crop will undoubtedly be
a failure likewise-much not being worth
cutting; and not withstandiug the recent
showers, the corn is looking badly and has
commenced TO wilt and the leaves to curl.
This latter crop, however, is quite back
ward and is not likely to be injured seri-
ously unless the present weather should
continue during next month, which is not
probable. Our farmers must not despair,
but keep a stiff upper lip and
'Trust to luck, trust to luck,
And stare fate in the face"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
NOTICE..

FREE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE BALTI-
MORE FEMALE COLLEGE.
'NHE Orphans Court having been duly not-
l. fed by the President of the Baltimore
Female College that vacancy now exists in
the free scholarship for Charles county in this
institution, the Court hereby gives notice that
applications for said free scholarship be filed in
the Office of the Register of Wills on or before
TUESDAY, the llth day of AUGUST next.
BY order of the Orphans Court,
NJ. THOMPSON, Reg. Wills.
July II, lS74.-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
College lI0nOrs.

We are glad to learn from the Church.
man. that at the recent Commencement of
Trinity College at Hartford, Conn.,, it was
announced that Mr. Percival Padgett, son
of the late J. T. Padgett, of Port Tobacco,
had passed the examination in Greek, in
the Sophomore Glass, cum honore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17
LOCAL MATTER
The Circuit Court.

The intermediate" or, as the lawyers
call it, the bob-taii term of the Circuit
Court for this county, meets on Monday
next, and promises to be as short and dull
as court ought to be in this hot weather.
In fact, no body ought to work now who
is not compelled by sheer necessity or some
other overruling cause. Certainly, after
the numerous fat fees the lawyers made at
May court, they ought not to desire an
other harvest so soon. We therefore are
glad to learn that there is very little bust
ness to occupy the court, and it will prob
ably not be in session more than two or
three days. His Hon. Judge Brent, is in
the county, and will preside. We do not
know if either of the Associates will be
present.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17


On the evening of the 9th instant, the
Dwelling House and Kitchen of Mrs. NJ
Jameson, near Beantown, was entirely con-
sumed by fire, destroying most of her fur
niture and other valuables. The loss,
which is deeply felt by this lady and her
family, cannot be covered by $4,000
There being no insurance on the property,
an appeal is made to kind friends to lend
helping hand, and we trust that aid will
be extended promptly so as to enable the
unfortunate sufferers to meet the needs of
the coming winter.
whooping Cough.
Though the hydrophobia, which is Great
ing so much alarm in the larger cities, has
not made its appearance here, the whoop-
ing cough has; and the little ones around
town are having quite hard time with
it, tho it is of rather mild type. Apart
from this the health of our town is remark
ably good.
Sale of Real Estate.
The farm, located in Cobb Neck. adver-
tised by US, was sold on Tuesday the 18th,
by James F. Mathews, the Trustee, to F.
Stone, Esq, for the sum Of 81 900,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17

Inc concert ana feStly0l Again.
We would remind our readers that the
Concert and Festival, under the auspices
Of the ladies of this Parish, will come off
on Wednesday evening next, the 22d inst
We have every assurance that this will be
an entertainment well worth the money
charged for admission. Besides, as the
object is for church Improvement, there
will be a double pleasure impaired by at
tending The number Of gentlemen from
the city, who are to take part in the Con-
cert. will be sixteen, instead of eight, as
at first arranged. So look out for a rich
treat. The price of admission, which was
entirely too low, considering the expenses
attending the getting up of SO rare an
entertainment, has been changed to IS cts.
for admission for adults, and 25 cts. for
children
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17

presses succinctly the view of Democrats
throughout the land, and about it the national
party might rally. With such platform and
such a candidate there should be no margin
for other choice. Both are worthy of the
honest, earnest men of Maine and of the sturdy
Democracy of that State
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-17

We learn through an advertisement in
the columns of the Independent, that this
body will meet here on Tuesday, 2sth of
July. Such of our readers as may have
business before them will take notice. By
another advertisement in the same paper
We are reminded that on that day proposals
will be received for 1000 metal dog tags
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-04-30
APpOrtfOnmento OF School Fund.
OFFICE OF COUNTY SUIT,
Trenton, April 6. ISN.


The County Trustee reports the fol
lowing amounts of school fund received
from the Tax Collector since the last
apportionment was made, viz. Feb.
IA, $1,000; Feb. 81, $500; Feb. %,
S1347.S1; March 3, $1,000. Total
amount received, s3S47.S1; which
amount, after deducting s310.21 for
commissions and charging same to
contingent fund, has been apportioned
to the several districts of the county
according to their scholastic popula-
ton, at the rate of 40 cents to the
scholar.
A detailed statement accompanies
this report, which We have not room
for. Milan district receives s175.60
for white pupils and $50 for colored.-
ED. EXCHANGE
Another appOrtionment will be
made on the LIST day of May next of
the amount received from the State,
now due. The apportionment is made
according to the scholastic population
of each district and should be 6istrib-
uted to the different schools by the
district directors as equitably as pos
Sble. A. s. CuRREr, Sup't.
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q. +. HALEY d Co.'S Nena%erIe and
Museum and Sig. Sebastian's
Italian Circus.

We are glad to announce to our
readers the return of this mammoth
Company, who will positively exhibit
in Milan Friday, May 1st. As the bad
roads and high water prevented them
from meeting their appointment, as
advertised last week, they have char
tered a special train of seventy-two cars
10 transport them through the country
until the roads become passable, so
our readers can be sure of no disap-
pomtment this time; and if they want
to see the largest and best collection
of animals and the finest circus troupe
in America, and the most gorgeous
procession ever seen, we say be in Mi
Ian Friday morning, May LIST, and en-
JOY a holiday. Remember, one ticket
takes you to all three of the great
shows-menagerie, museum and cir
Gus. Tickets s1.00, children 50cents.
Doors open at l and Z o'clock, pm.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-04-30

We had the pleasure of an intro
duction to Judge Porter last week.
He is a prominent candidate for gu
bernatOrial honOrs in this State, and,
if nominated by the convention, viii
receive our hearty support. He is a
gentleman of fine legal attachments
and is sound on the political questions
of the day.
W. II. Raglan, Esq, the efficient
mayor of our neighboring city, Ne
Lemorcsville, called on us last Friday.
As we came through Paducah last
week, we had the pleasure of meeting
Col. Martin, of the Daily Kentucki-
an, and Capt, Ed. Warren, of the To-
bacco Plant. They have our thanks
for favors.
Rev. G. w. Griffin, an old-time
friend, now of Brownsville, called on
us Tuesday. His presence in our
sanctum was like a ray of sunshine
on a cloudy day.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-04-30
Great bargains at Stone & Mills's
For the Exchange
DUTY.

! For the Exchange
Every one who has a task or duty
to perform should cndeayor to com
mence in time and at the proper mo
ment, and continue to labor until hi,
work Or duty Is accomplished.
1t makes no difference what avoca
ton in life a person may be following,
duty impels him forward and calls up
on him, convincing him that some
thing beneficial should result from his
acts, either to his family or friends,
or to mankind in general. Sometimes
duty is compulsory, and forces with
pain and regret the performance Of
certain acts-such as taking the life
of human being in self defence.
Duty never commands or compels
a wrongful act. 1t commands Us to
do that which is right in the eyes of
men as well as in the eyes of God.
We have heard i said that "hon-
esty is the best policy" Now a man
should not be honest for the sake of
policy, but from sense of duty, be-
cause it is right.
a persons first duty is to serve
God. I'd. To be kind to all mankind.
Sd. To provide sustenance for the soul
as well as the body.
Duty is, therefore, that which is
rightfully and lawfully done. S.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-04-30
For the Milan Exchange.
FROM THE COUNTRY,

1 am not in the habit Of writing for
newspapers, and would not attempt to
do it now, but seeing that none Of
your interesting correspondents are
farmers, | send you these few lines
''frOm the country" hoping that at an
early day your highly interesting pa
per will be made still more so by con-
tributiOns from some lover of agricul-
ture who has the ability to entertain
and instruct those who are interested
in the advancement of tie farming
interests. | believe it is admitted by
all that the success of all other occu-
pations. depends on that of the farmer
All the farmers in this vicinity from
whom have had expression are high
ly pleased with the EXCHANGE and
consider it valuable accession to Mi
Ian and community. The local news
alone is worth the price of the paper.
Despite the cold, wet, bad spring,
there is still hope of being able to
make'a crop. There viii be but little
of the first planting Of corn to plant
over again, as was expected short
time ago. If there is no more rain
this week, a majority will finish plant
ing cotton, and by the middle of May
we viii have finished planting corn.
1t is true, late planting of corn is not
so good as early planting, but with
proper attention is nearly always a
sure crop.
Those OF our farmers who neglect
to clean OF their land ready for the
pillow until blowing time, and do their
milling and blacksmithing when the
ground is in good blowing order, take
time to go to town every Saturday,
&c, are the respondent ones who say
they can t see any chance to make
crop this year. On the other hand,
those who had their land all ready for
the pillow at the proper time, with their
farming implements in good fix, and
take care to do their milling, etc. ;.
when the ground is too wet to plow,
and pillow deep every day the ground
viii do, circus or no circus, are still
hopeful, and think, with favorable sea-
sons from now on, good crops can be .
made.
Unless we have more frost, l think
we will have plenty of fruit yet. 1t
is to be hoped this cold wet weather .
will be unhealthy to caterpillars.
Near Milan, Apr. %, 1874. S. !
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line with New Orleans and the cas-
Gulf, opening to Evansville the com
merce of the cotton-growing section
except the trans-Mississippi country
The advantage of this interchange i:
readily apparent. He had been sent
to extend the right hand of fellowship
and invite the progress Of the enter.
prise. The times are, of course,
oppressive, and much trouble from the
sale Of bonds will ensue. He hoped
the best men of Evansville would be
selected to carry out the work.
Judge Williamson, of Milan, Tenn.
was next introduced. He said he
heartily endorsed the remarks of
Judge Brown. Milan was a small
town, at the crossing of two or three
lines OF railroads, but had great ex-
pectations. 1t was the centre of a
fine agricultural region. The people
were anxious for the E., J. q n. o.
road, and were willing to contribute
towards securing it. He was some
what disappointed at the smallness of
the audience. His people had sent
delegates a long distance, thus indi-
eating their interest in the enterprise,
and he naturally expected a better
turnout on the part of Evansville.
his people were anxious to trade with
Evansville, and the construction of the
road would bring all the trade of his
section to Evansville.
DIR. Jones, of Corydon, KY, said
no people along the line of the road
were more favorable to the enterprise
than his, and believed that Evansville
and CorydOn would be benefited by
the road.
Remarks were also made by bIr.
Love, of Bingham, Marshall county,
KY, Hiram E. Read, of this city. 3.
b. Williams, of Henderson, and Judge
I. G. Muse, of jackson, who said he
was greatly surprised at the evidences
OF power and prosperity, and that he
was prepared to carry back a fine
account of our manufactures and
commerce.
The following Board Of Directors
were then elected: w. +. Nisbet, VI.
Henning, Peter Semonin, VIM. He'll
man, j. E. Williamson, S. p. Craw-
ford and Geo. NJ. Priest, of this city.
1t was resolved that, as suitable per
sons for directors could not be chosen
to represent the counties along the
line, the board was authorized to IN
crease its number to the maximum
limit at any time, as it may deem best
for the company.
The meeting then adjourned, the
directors to meet this evening for the
purpose of organizing.
Just as the meeting adjourned, the .
dispatch from Mayfeld, Ky, /
was received and read: "President /
md stockholders of E., j. q y. 0. Il. |
Z. Can get $4,000 to bring your
,oad through Mayfeld.
(Signed) CITIZENS" /
As soon as the necessary arrange
nents can be made, we understand .
Col. Wilmington will make a prelimi-
larry survey Of the route, 50 that we
an have an estimate of the probable
.Ost of the road. He is a skillful and
accomplished gentleman, and is chief
ngincer of the road.