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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
GOOD NEWS FOR THE CHILDREN.
ST. NICHOLAS HAS COME!

CHRISTMAS comes but once year, but ST.
NICHOLAS, the beautiful new Magazine for
Girls and Boys, just published by ScRIBNER +
Co., of New York, comes every month.
1t is full of good things, Pictures, Stories,
Talks with Children, Historical Sketches, Fai-
ry Tales, Nursery Rhymes: Jingles, Puzzles, etc.
There are two Serial Stories, ''WHAT
MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED" Story
for Boys, already commenced, by FRANK R.
STOCKTON, one Of the best writers for Children
in the country. The scene is laid in Virginia
The Boy Hero has started out with gun on
his shoulder, and you may be sure there will be
no end of Fun and Adventure. The other is a
story for Girls, !'NIMPO'S TROUBLES" by
OLIVE THoRNB Mrs. Harriet NJ Miller), to be-
gin in January, The Editors say 1t is a
good strong helpful story of Girl Life and will
be full of interest for both girls and boys We
are not sure but that the boys will like the
girls story the best, and the girls be most de-
lighted with that written for the boys
Then there is JACk-IN-THE-PULP who
tells the children the most curious things they
ever heard
ST. NICHOLAS has already won the hearts
of the young-folks who are eagerly expecting
the next number. The Publishers have issued
a very amusing picture, entitled Little Child
rem Crying for St. Nicholas.'
1t is the most beautiful Magazine ever issued,
and it has hundred delightful suggestions for
the Little-Folks Indeed you find in its pages
something for all from Grandpapa and Grand
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The Publishers say, they mean to make 1t
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

The Pe?HriG,a Syrup, q Protect
Ell Solution of the PTOtOIide of
Iron. as so combined as to haze
the character of an GIiHeeRt, as
easily digestca Gl,d ussiIeiLGteI
With the GtOOd as the simplest
food. 1t increases the quantity
of Natures Olr1e Titd{i@ing
Igent. Iron iD the blood, and
cares $50 thousand u.s. simply
by TOni1.g up. IncigOT0ting ana
THdii@ing the System. The en-
1iched 0nd rit0iiSed blood per-
ne0tes erery part of the body,
repairing damages and ardste,
searching ont morbid Secre-
lions. and Tearing nothing f01"
disease to feed 9pOn.
This as the secret of the 'COn-
derful success of this remedy iis
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rh9a, Boils, Nervous Affections,
ChiIls and Fcvers, Humors,
Loss of Constitutional NigOr,
Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating i11
a BAD state of the blood, or dc-
COlnp0Hied Oy debility or q I0aO
state of the system. Being free
from 4iicOhOt. IL, any form, its
enerDieing effects are not fol-
lOtced by corresponding 1'edc-
ton, but are permanent. infit-
sing strength, rigOr. dnd neaO
lire into all parts offhc system,
and building up an Iron Com
SfitutioH.
Thousands hare bee1. changed
by the use of this remedy, from
aceak, sichty. suffering creo-
fUI'es. to strong. heating, and
happy men ant icoHlen; and
inr0iiis cannot reasonably hes
itatc to gicc IL a trial.
See N,ut eoch bottle has PERU
WAN SYRUP Jlown az the glass.
Pamphlets Free.
SETH ". FOWLE & SONS, Proprietors,
No. Milton Place, Boston.
SOLD III DGIGCIsTs GENERALLY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
THE SUN.
WEEKLY, sEMI-WEEKI.Y, AND DAILY.

THE WEEKLY Sun is too widely known
to require any extended recommendation but
the reasons which have already given it fifty
thousand subscribers. and " bic h will. we hope
give ii many thousands more, are briefly as
follows:
1t is tirst-rate newspapers All the news of
the day will be found IN it. condensed when
unimportant. at full len-th v hen of moment
and always presented in Il clear, intelligible
and interesting manner.
1t is II tirst-rate family paper. full of enter
tanning and instructive reading Of every kind,
but containing. nothing that can offend the
most delicate and scrupuous taste.
1t Is Il tiISt-ratc story paper. The best tales
and romanecs Of current literature are carefully
selected and legbIy printed in its pages.
1t Is a hr>t-rate agricultural paper. The
most fresh and instructive articles on agricul-
tural topics regularly appear in this depart
ment.
1t is an independent political paper, belong
ing to no party and wearing no collar. 1t es-
peoia!iy devoteS its energies to the exposure Of
the great Corruptions that now weaken and dis
grace our country, and threaten to undermine
republican institutions altogether. II has no
fear OF knaveS, and asks no L.yorS from their
supporters.
Ii reports the fashions for the ladies and the
the markets for the mea. especially the cattle
markets, 10 which it pays particular attention.
Finally. it is the cheapest paper published
One dollar year Mil secure il for any sub
Scrlhcr. 1t Is not necessary 10 Get up club
in order to have TIE WEEKLY SIN at this
rate. Any one Who sends single dollar will
get the paper for year.
We have 10 travelling agents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
THE AMERICAN FARMER

Begins a new volume January /. This is an
old established standard Farmers paper, de-
voted to agriculture and It's interests. Special
attention is paid-heSdes that given to the sta
pie crops, artificial and homemade manures,
&c, to Live Stock, Fruit Growing, the Dairy,
SC. Some of the ablest of American agricul-
turists write for it. 1t is Practical. Substan-
tial, Reliable. 81. year. To clubs OF i've
or more only 81 each Very liberal aud hand
some premiums for clubs Last three months
of I3 free to all new names received before
December 81. Specimen numbers free. Agents
wanted everywhere.
SAML. SANDS L son, Publishers.
nov Baltimore, Md.
~ For $500, in advance, we will furnish
copy of the Times and the Farmer for one
year. PUBLISHER OF TINES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27

His IS a Homs ComponY, gotten up express
" in the interest OF the citizens OF South
crn Narylan l. to enable them TO overcome the
difficulties they experienced in procuring lnsur-
.nce in the ordinary Insurance Companies with
Il mlJortY Of its Directors well known in that
community.
II has been in existence now over four years.
iNIossss a~crurt (and 'hey have been unusually
hrgcl hare han tafkfuNp and promptly pad,
which is our best guarantee for the future.
The plan adopted is the safest and cheapest
known in Insurance, and affords 10 all lnsur-
snec at is exact cost. and ought 10 be cucour-
aged by all who wish to protect themselves from
loss or damage he fire,
II those interested will give il their patron
-Er and interest themselves in the increase OF
its business. IN Il few wears it viii rank among
the largest Insurance Corporations in Maryland
--! credit and benefit alike TO all, aud an honor
81 thc State.
J. THCS. COTTON.
IT, - General Agent Tor Charles county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS.

and insure AT once in your own State, where
yoa participate in the profits.
Now gentlemen YOU have chance to insure
IN good and perfectly reliable company un-
der oar own supervision.
The Directors of the Company hope by ener-
y, economy, and fairness with all. to merit
aud receive. in the future As in the past, the
patronage and corporation OF our citizens in
ali parts OF the State my 2T-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27

stACON, Lard, Butter, Cheese, Herring
> Mackerel. Shad, Flour, Buckwheat, Meal,
Syrup, Apples, Sweet and Irish Potatoes, Tur-
nips, Whiskey, Blackberry Brandy, Wine, Gin,
Brandy, Vinegar, Molasses, Coal Oil, Salt Su,
gar, Coffee, &C., &C., for sale cheap for cash.
J. THOS. COTTON,
oct II Aliens Fresh
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27

A PRIME article of French Brandy, Port
n Wine, Old Bye Whiskey, Sherry and Ma
deira Wine, for sickness, for sale by
J. THOS. COTTON,
mill Aliens Fresh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
Dwellings, Furniture, Barns. Out-Houses,
Farm Products, &C., &C.,
Insured on the Mutual Plan,
BY THH
STATE OF MARYLAND
MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company Of
Baltimore.
OFFICE:-No. II South Street,
b. Ct. HARRIS, President.

UUSIII OT IIIIttIOIN.
). II. CAUGHY. OF Noah Walker x Co.
PHILIP T. GEoRGE. uf George Il jenkins.
Hon. GEORGE BRENT. "f Court of Appeals.
GEORGE =. JENKINS. Of Charles County.
GEORGE COMBS. al i. Mary's County.
JouN STALK Carr enter aud Builder.
e. e. HARRIS.
f..-M eSsrs Jere T. Mudd. Of Gallant Green,
and j. Thos Cotton of Allen Fresh, will act
as local agents for the Maryland Life Insurance
Company. Persons wishing to insure can also
apply to Dr. Robert DiggeS, of Port Tobacco,
" m H. Blandford, IL ;. Charles street, or AZ
the Company Office, No. 10 South street Bal
timorc jy Is
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27

IRON POTS, Ovens, Spiders and Lids, and
L odd Lids large Balances for weighing strip
ned Tobacco, Guano Sleeves, Half, Fourth and
Eighth of Bushel Measures, for sale by
J. THOS. COTTON,
.nlo Aliens Fresh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
HEALTH! EEAUTY!!

STRONG AID rrEr ETcH rIoN1-tN --EkSr
OF FIESH AND wEIsHr-'IEk skfN ANB
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION SECURED 10 Az
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
DR.. RADWyAg'C
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

perfectly tasteless elegantly coated with sweet gum,
purge regulate, purify, cleanse and strengthen Rad
ways Pills for the cure of all disorders OF the stomach.
Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, Nervous Diseases,
Headache Constipation, Costiveness, INDIGESTION Dvs
pepsa Biliousness Bilious Fever, Inflammation of the
Bowels Piles and all arrangements OF the Internal
Vscera Warranted TO effect a positive cure Purely
Vegetable containing mercury, minerals or deeter-
Gus drugs
few doses of RADWAY'S PILLS will free the sys-
tenn from all the above named disorders Price 70 cents
per Box. SOLD By DRUGGISTS
READ FALSE AND TRUE" Send one ietter
stamp to RADWAY Il CO, No. 81 Warren ST., New
Yort , Information worth thousands will be sent you
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
THE PORT TOBACCO TINES,
And Charles County Advertiser,
is PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
BY E. WELLS.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.


Two Dollars per Annum, Payable In ass-
vance. $3.50 it not in advance.
Communications, the effect OF which is to
promote private or individual interests, are
matters of charge, and areto be paid toI att he
rate of so cents pei squarc.
ADVERTISING RATEs.-For plain mat
ter, enc dollar per square for the first in.er-
tion. For rule and figure matter, two dol
lars per square for the first insertion. For
each inssr ton after the first. fifty cents per
square. Eight lines Cor that space occupied)
constitute a square Ii the number of insel
tons be not marked on the advertisements it
will be published until forbid, and charged
accordingly. The privilege Of annual adver-
tisers extends only to their INN ediate bust
ness.
Obituaries, tributes of respect, calls upon
persons to become candidates, SC, inserted
as Advertisements, at the usual rates. Mar
rage notices 25 cents
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27
Prospectus for 1574-seventh Year.
THE ALDINE

4n Illustrated -Mo"thly Journal, univrr-
sally unlimited 10 he the Hnndsomest
PerioEicA IN the Hmld. 4
Representative and Chnm-
pion IF american
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27

TO BE HAD OF ALL DRUGGISTS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-02-27

Genera, Agent Tor Charles county
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-07-18
TICKETS, rs CENTS,

the Grand Lot
Twenty sold for Fifty Tickets
%
holding the chance winning prize in
Lot
ourp
ncea & s,le
TO
hnayp now he
for
which
and
beloved State
mi on o
corresponding with number Of tickets
placed wheel all of tho another when the Grand
following welknown
GovT Manning T. r r. Maddox,
U Laasou. H. H. j. iowls JnI@eG Elio,
N8tvvs I+ut, :. { D.A
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-07-18

Old Red took n little start up q few days
after having fallen three inches the first
part of the week, bnt stands this morning
ono inch u, ove our last report--the cause
Of the rise must Indicate considerable rain
above. The Texas ought to pass down to-
day. We regret to chronicle tho loss Of
the steamer Gladiola She broke in two
near Becaca plantation, just above Grand
Ecore. Chas. P. Truslow was command
ing and orr old time friend, Ed Groves is
the office. Sho passed here on Tuesday
morning and that evening met with the
above accident. We hope for the sake of
our frie nds Captain Lee and Ned Groves,
who were the owners. that size was fully
insured and that we may see another and
better steamer built in Il stead, for Red
River.
Crops arc still good and we hear Of bolls
of cotton opening. Everything bids fair
tof j good and prosperous business ibis
winter
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-07-18
MISREPRESENTATION EVnfaEi

idons " 1d5hd6 di6te'y tsHs u VII w
done is Only a. question of time
building Rail Roads through the
country !; Nldt tlhrtigfhtf,fi which
not only follows, but Both advances
and accompanies them in all parts Of
tho world; building towns wherever
ther6 II 4.depoE hding 70 tlfosefor;
tunately located, clearing, cultivating
and settling lands. engaging in ev-'
cry species Of trade and traffic, all Of
which call forth the b9ne, and sinsw
Of the land; the mechanic, theartisan
and laborer will find, homes with and
amongst us and the contractors will
give employment to our idle in search
Of work, give sub-contracts TO our en-.
terprising, thereby literally returning
our donations, to employees and they
expendiDg it for the necessaries and
comforts Of life. In this way the
tide Of immigration follows ente.pri-
SEES paying ont money: for money il
tho great lever which attracts man
and more particularly enterprising
men, the class most needed in this
country. The influx Of people, Gre
ates new and steady demands on the
soil and inspires life even III a dor
mant country such MS we have.
We would say in conclusion that
we do notknow Of a country through
which n Rail Road has passed that n
donation, subsidy or stock was not
asked and given in proportion MS the
benefit might seem great or smallnn
it is not to be expected That our peo-
pie who need most md arc destitute
Of credit, will be nm exception
Whether n law OF nature Or law by
force Of habit we know not; but it is
q fact, that the poor always pay high
est for whet they g1 and we do not
see that we should be an exception to
the rnlo.' In some conditions buei.
ness men make fortunes by borrow
ing moneys at heavy interest, invest
ing in epeculations md 80 with com
munitics. The question is, to what
extent will the parish and city Of Al
exnndria be benefited and in TINT
proportion they can donate. The
history Of other cities and parishes
through which rail roads havo passed
must be consulted. This is the ques
ton which ought to be brought be-
fore the people IN all its bearings -
Ii VIC can DO satisfied that by dona-
ting three hundred thousand dollars,
We enhance the value Of the taxable
property to fonr Or five times its pres
emit value, md the population equal
" in numbers, then the dondjion will
be IN income and in the end VIC will
be tho receivers inst cad Of the givcra;
this his ever been the case, and will
be in this, with enterprise and ener-
gy properly directed.
n 49, PROGRESS.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-07-18

TIE BART ADLE.-Our popular
packet is still sticking to us, Capt.
Dick brings her every Monday
morning to breakfast. just as
regular as the sun rises in the East,
just 80 regularly do We look down
the river and SEQ tho Bart Able
every Monday. She is equally reg
ular with her down trips and goes
"on her way rejoicing" every We'd
ncsday ut IL o'clock NJ. Her Off
GERS understand tic value Of pune.
tuality in business and rs long as
Capt. Dick, and his Cabinet, Geo.
C.'Hamilton, Tom Dowty, Redman
anti Ben Kay, choose to stay in this
trade all the boats alloat couldn't
drive them out. Stick to us gen
tlemen and this trade will stick to
You just ast as long as you want it
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-07-18
Written for the Vindicator.
She is Rising, Brother, Rising, with
her Banner in her Hand!
BY WILLIAM II. JACK.

Our glorious Louisiana,
In weakness and in pain,
Has claspI her faded banner,
And Ia rising once again.
Gainst Tyranny and Famine,
That Ovcrsprcad her Land.
She is rising. brothers, rising,
With her hammer in hcr hand.
In silent tears Of anguish,
She has worn the alien chain,
And seen her children ianguiyh,
Bnt She's rising onco again
. 'Gainst Tyranny and Famine,
That oversprcad her Land;
She is rising, brothers, rising,
With her banner in her hand.
She darcs to meet the danger,
Though friendless and alone;
And toll the heartlcss STRANGER,
This soil In nil her own.
'Gainst Tyranny and Famine,
That Ovcrspread her Land;
She Is rising, brothers. rising.
With her banner in Eer band.
Els q mothers voice Of walking,
That nerves the hearts 0f all,
And her sons with lovo unfailiny,
Arc coming to her: call,
Gainst Tyranny and Famine,
That oversprcad her Land;
She is rising, brothers, rising.
With her banner in her hand.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-07-18
PROGRESS

~ y kansas paper gives the fol
lowing scport OF q Judges sentence,
lately past on a criminal: "Erum,
ley, you infamous scoundrcl.
You're an unredec'aed villain. Yon
hain't single rcedccming trait in
your character! Your wife and
family wish we had sent yon to the
pcnitcntiary. This is the fifth time
I've had you before me, and you
have put me to more trouble than
your neck is worth. I'vn cxhorted
and prayed over yor long enough,
you Scounurcl! Just 20 home and
take one glimpse at yonr family,
and be off in short order 2 Don't
let's ever hear Of you again! The
grand jury have found two other
indictments against you, but III
dismiss yon on your own rccogni-
zancc, ana If I ketcll you in this
neck of woods tomorrow morning
at daylight, TIL sock you right
square into jail and bump you off
to Jeffersonville in less than no
time, you Internal scoun(lrel! #
ever I catch you crossing your fin-
ger at man, woman or clild-white
man or niggcr-I'll sock you right
square into the jug! Stand up,
you scounirel, while pass sentence
on you!
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-07-18

RAIL RoAp.-Apropos Of our Rail
Road discus sion, we publish below
two extracts from the Lexington IVA.
fNaxctto, showing how they do things
in Augusta County Va.
In place If paying the pittance (for herr
'of 126O. 900 In mid Of tho Valley Railroad
through the county Of Augusta, that conn.
~ makes tho road pay her tho sum Of
hbont 4t0O,D0O for tho privilege of con
Xtructing IL through, tho comfy. The
Valley VivyiatAn publishes list of the
as,ounts awxwleA to the land owners Of
Augusta FIR land 'tlan'n.cs, which foota
up about tl,e sum above mentioned.
RAIL Rom DAMAGES The list Of dam.
nges already paid w tho Valley railroad
Company to owners Of land along the road
In Augusta SIMS MP to SiOOntD; and this
Does not t,iclnlc lots near Staunton.
Mind yet, and yct-we won't say any
thing n'orc-we get ont Of patience, WHOM
ever We think of IL. Dickens tells us Of :,
character that was tough, very tough. and
dnt'ish a'y.
Suppose VIC be l'tlo "sly' aud
whit until some Company comes
aloug' who will pay us ins.cad Of our
paying them.