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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26
Gemarkable Qarratide.
The Mysterious Writing.

MIR. Robert Bruce, originally de-
scended from some branch of the
Scottish family of that name, was born
in humble circumstances, about the
close of the last century, in the south
of England, and there bred up to a
sea-faring life.
When about thirty years of age, and
in the year 1928, he was first mate
Of bark trading between Liverpool
and St. Johns, New Brunswick.
On one of her voyages, bound west
ward, being then some five or six weeks
out, and having neared the eastern
portion of the banks Of Newfoundland,
the Captain and mate had been on
deck at noon, taking an observation of
the sun; after which they both de-
scended to calculate their days work.
The cabin-a small one-was immedi-
ately at the stern of the vessel, and the
short stairway descended to it ath-
wart ships. Immediately opposite to
this stairway, just beyond a small
square landing, was the mates state
room, and from that landing there
were two doors, close to each other,
the one opening aft into the cabin, the
other fronting the stairway into the
state. ROOM The desk in the state
room was in the forward part of it,
close to the door, so that any one sit
ting at it, and looking over his shout
der, could see into the cabin.
The mate absorbed in his calcula-
lions, which did not result as he ex-
pected, varying considerably from the
dead reckoning, had not noticed the
Captains motions. When he had
completed his calculations, he called
out, without looking round:
II make our latitude and longitude
so and so. Can that be right? How
is yours:?''
Receiving no reply, he repeated his
question glancing over his shoulder,
and perceived, as he thought, the Cap
tain busy writing on his slate. Still
no answer. Thereupon he arose, and,
as he fronted the cabin door, the fig
ure he had mistaken for the captain
raised his head; and disclosed to the
astonished mate the features of an en-
tire stranger.
Bruce was no coward, but as he met
that fixed gaze looking directly at him
in grave silence, and became assured
that it was none whom he had ever
seen before, it was too much for him,
and instead of stopping to question
the seeming intruder, he rushed upon
the deck in such evident alarm that it
instantly attracted the Captains at
tention.
"Why, Mr.. Bruce" said he, "what
in the world is the matter with you? %
"The matter, sir? Who is that at
your desk?'
''No one that | know of"
''But there is, sir. There's strang-
er there
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26
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four and a-halt hignut The ceu;rs, Aay-
ing "a sectional AREA of seventeen square
feet. The straight portions Of the line
are formed If ca.t-iron tube, the
curved lengths being constructed in
brick worA. with = facing Of cement.
Ihr gradients are easy, the two chief
are one IN torrE-!ive and one in s,N.y.
some portions on tn llUc beng on the
level. and the shArpc>t curve i, that
near the Holborn station, which is sew
auty feet radius. The tube between
Ilolhorn and tht postotlica lack one
hundred and two yards of "A mile. The
gradients Of one in fifteen on the post
oiticn, in no wise prove inim.cal to the
working Of the system. The wagons, or
carriers, weighing twenty-five cWt.. are
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26
gelerten puetry.


THE MUSIC OF THE SPHERES.
An oval moon floats low and pale
Beneath sky of matches stars
Heavens warriors close their ranks of mail,
And almost clash their shining cars
The chorus of those conquering hosts
The songs their marching legions raise
Were heard as far as Earths dim coasts,
IT'S said, by men of ancient days.
For US that music sounds no more.
We long and isten-all in vain
And Life would be a silent shore,
But for one witching, mortal strain.
hear it now for Loves bright heaven
Reigns cloudless in my breast tonight.
Sweet thoughts of thee. like starbeams, leaven
The darkness through and through with
light.
Proud hopes and memories shine and roll
Ger coming and Ger bygone years,
"Still quiring" to my listening soul
A very music of the spheres
AL uON lucy tuSli
Till night becomes as bright as day;
Their glorious heaven, how close it seems
How real is each reflected ray
Yet Loves own planet is not there
Her Venus, large, and close, and clear,
Will only bless the earth and air,
Will only rise-when thou art near.
When thy dear eyes, like gentle stars,
Thine through my happy, happy tears
When thy understanding voice unbars
Its prisoned music in mine ears;
When at thy softly-murmuring lips,
And on thy breathing, beating, breast,
l drink the enchanted cup that dips
The draught which lays the heart to rest.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26
Eslsrtsn Misrsllany.
Ascot

From the death OF Charles H.. the
most thorough Of regal turfmcn, rae
ing in England gradually lauguishcd
james II. loved horses. bat he loved
the Roman Catholic Gath still more,
and consequently had but very brief
time L. shed the iigh, of his couutcn-
an"e - KING upon tn race course
William Ill. pa,rouize, racing rs Soye-
reign, but not from auy personal pre-
objection for the >por' which continue
ed to decline from tbs glorics of New
market, in the time of Charles H..
until it was revived BY George ILL.,
uncle, the Duke Of Cumberland. who
bred Marsk and his s5n Eclipse. and
Hcrod, who not only ike Eclipse beat
teycry horse tha; could b. brought into
contest with him ut four. five. and slX
years old. but transmitted better and
more numerous stock 81 pos;crIty than
any horse on rccori. From him sprau1
Hlgh0yrr.
Il Mas the Dukeo Of cumberland who
founded the races - Ascot Heath
which have since by pine so famous.
and Georzr ". who Son the DERBY
in l.>o, contributed largely to make
Ascot, rs we'll Is Gos. wood, the most
agreeable Of RAGS, nee nrs.
II would, indeed. j. impossible 10
find ground better - cd in every re-
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Ascot Heath, which Is a large cxpanse
of hi.h ground. forming A sort Of plu.
team. In the parish Of Wlnkiicld. Rerks.
twcnty-cisht miles from London and
xix from Windsor Castle. Assoc, orr
,Iually formed part a.. the immense
Wild woodland known As N.Isar Fur-
ct. which covered nearly Go.uUuacrg~
When the forest WAS m great par, rn-
closed. early IN this century. Ascot wa,.
by sprc.a. clause in the at Of cuclo-
sure, sat aside for ever As a public rae
lug ground.
The great races which take place in
England during the summer have ii
character all their own. Epson is
the race ground Of the people. Ascot
IF the upper hundred thousand. and
Gouawood If the upper dfty thousand.
The first Inroad upon the exclusive
ness of Ascot WAS the opening Of the
Great Western railroad 10 Windsor.
and when the South Western came Ia
deposit visitors almu., at the foo, al
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26

BSS" China has streets paved with
granite blocks laid over three hundred
years ago, and as good as new. The
contractors are dead.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26

AS they approached, the Captain
glass disclosed the fact that it was Il
dismantled ship, apparently frozen to
the ice, and with good many human
beings on it. Shortly after they hove
to, and sent out boats to the relief OF
the sufferers.
1t proved to be vessel from Quebec
bound to Liverpool, with passengers
on board. She had got entangled III
the ice, and finally frozen fast. and had
passed several weeks in most critical
situation. She was stove, her decks
swept; in fact, Il mere wreck; all her
provisions. and almost all her water
gone. Fer crew and passengers had
lost all hopes of being saved, and their
gratitude for the unexpected rescue
was proportionably great.
AS one of them, who had been
brought away in the third boat that
had reached the wreck, was ascending
the ships side the mate catching Il
glimpse of his face, started back in
CONSERVATION. 1t was the very face
he had seen three or four hours before
looking up at him from the Captains
desk.
At first he tried to persuade him
self it might be fancy, but the more
he examined the man the more posi-
tive he became that he was right. Not
only the face, but the person and the
dress, exactly correspondent.
As soon as the exhausted crew and
ramished passengers were cared for,
and theYrk on her course again, the
mate called the. captain aside.
at seems that was not ghost |
saw to-day. sir-the mans alive"
what DO You mean, sir: Who,
alive"
"Why. sir, one Of the passengers We
have just saved is the same man | saw
writing on your STATE al noon. /
would swear to it in a court Of justice. "
Upon my word. Mr.. Bruce, replied
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26

asy~''He has left void that cannot
easily be filed" us the bank director
touchingly remarked of the abscond-
ing cashier.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-06-26

g." One of the best writers of the
present time asks: What will not
woman do for the man she loves -
We answer she will not eat onious
while going to party, no matter how
much she loves him.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-04-09
From the District ct Columbia.

WASHINGTON, March 81, 1874.
To he Editor Of tie Nan National Era:
A mans greatest Immortality is in an
honorable death, and an honorable death is
the consummatiOn of an honorable life.
Charles Sumner lived and died in all things
honorable to his country, the world, and the
human race. He needs no monument of cx-
pressionlcss marble to remind future genera
tons of his mbounded solicitudc for the
rights of the oppressed and unfortunate.
His works are indelibly stamped upon the
memory Of every American citizen and the
fundamental law of our country bears record
of his indcfatigable efforts to establish human
freedom and civil liberty for all. What need,
therefore, to erect monuments informing us
of that which we all do knOw-his greatest
Immortality already vouchsafed in the hearts
of his bcreaved countrymen.
Let us rather educate the little ones to
love and respect the author of their fathers
freedom, and thereby erect a living and intel
lcctual monument, not only to the memory
of Charles Sumner, but to society, the State
the nation, and the human family.
j. WEED COREY.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-04-09
SsiI,ail,r.

The services at the African Baptist church
last evening, were more particularly upon
the life, death, and services of Charles Sum
ncr. Remarks were maze by Mcssrs. Wago-
ncr, FELTON,, Elder, Grown, Crater, and
others. Mr.. Wagner, as chairman of the
conmttc appointed at /; previous meeting of
the Young Mems Liter 7 Society, reported
the following resolution. switch were unan-
imously adopted: IL
Whereas, The anno.-s 5cmcnt of the sud-
den and uncXpc ctcd lfath of the Hon.
Charles Summer Las tl,-:Ii cf ga .,noss,
throughout and beyond the continent of our
country, and to none has it come with
greater force than to the entire colored
people of the United States. Sad, indeed, is
the loss of such philanthropist and states
man, not alone to the colorod people, for
whom he has suffered and done SO much,
but it is a sad calamity to the entire country
which he has served so well. The colOrcd
people everywhere throughout the nation
are stricken with mourning at the death of
their scholarly champion and bcncfactor.
And
Whereas, The all-dcvOuring scythc Of time,
the lCvclcr of all human greatness, has seen
fit to sever the silver chord and lay low one
vi Tic prominent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Oh our CIVIL
rights in this country: and
Whereas, NO pccunlary interests could
have prompted his course, because born Of
a wealthy and aristocratic family, he never
thclcss espouscd the cause of the poor and
oppressed, having imbibed a genuine phil
anthropy and libcrty-loving sentiments, he
was impcllcd to act from principle. Such
was, in very brief, Charles Sumner, the
'noblcst Roman of them all, whose name
and fame will run down the centuries to the
remotest generations in all future ages ::
therefore,
Rcsolrcd, That as a testimonial of our
grief, as well as of our gratitude, respect and
appreciation of the life and services of our
noble bcnefactor, we will wear Grape on our
left arms for thirty days.
Resolcea, That rs a further testimonial of
our gratitude, VIC recommend the annual
commcmoration of his birth or demise.
Resolccd, That We hold ourselves ready
and willing to contribute to a suitable monll-
mcnt to his memory whenever such project
shall have been instituted; and, lastly,
Resolred, That we will ever cherish a
grateful remembrance of his dying words to
take care of his Civil Rights ILL.," and we
will faithfully and earnestly labor for its pas
sage and fullillmcnt, as the cap-stonc of our
liberties.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-04-09
In NlclalOr.lIsDl.

A meeting of the colOrcd citizens of Den
yer to give expression to tkeir great sorrow
at the dcccasc of their lifelong friend and
bcnefactOr, Senator Sumner, was held last
evening at the Second Baptist Church, Arap-
anOc street, under the auspices of the Young
Mems Literary Association, II. l.. Moss,
Esq, president.
The first speaker, Judge Bcllcn, paid a
glowing tribute to the deceased, and re-
counted his many bold and consistent acts
in behalf of mankind while in the Senate of
the United States. The loss of such a man
was more than a national calamity, for his
influence was felt even beyond the confines
of his own country. A race, that had been
oppressed for many years, had learned to
love and revere him as their benefactor-
as the man who, amid taunts, jeers, threats,
and even great personal suffering, had stood
steatlf,st in his advocacy for equal rights to
the colOrcd race. His persistent efforts in
their bchass had been crowned with success,
md all the people throughout the length and
breadth of the land must mourn the death of
so sincere and sacrificing statesman and
patriot as he whose soul had so recently
taken its flight at the national capital.
G.. w. Chamberlain, Esq, followed by
giving some "reminiscences of Mr.. Sumner.
He had seen him, and heard him speak in
Boston, and he felt that none had done more
for the cause of anti-slavery than he.
Mr.. H. o. Wagner alluded to the death
of Mr.. Sumner in a very pathetic manner.
He felt that every colored man and woman
must regard him as their greatest friend.
| He had known him when the odious fugitive
slave law disgraced the statute books Of the
nation, and in those days that brave and
able man fought the good fight in behalf OF
| liberty-for the emancipation Of the black
ously watched his patriotic efforts in behalf
| of the civil rights bill. In the possession OF
| the speaker were several letters from Mr..
Summer, which he had received from him
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-04-09
The Howard Court OF Tror;r,-

The military court presided over by Gen
Sherman, organized in pursuance of thc
directlon OF Congress, to inquire into the
charges preferred against Gen. q. o. Howard.
appear to be prosecuting their investigation,
Win great care, and as becomes their hir!
character as officers. The clerks in the nc
counting Offices of the Treasury Department.
nave given very impO-taI:t testimony, which.
sustained throusl out Sc investigation.
settics The question of tiic Generals moral
innocence. They testify, in the first place,
cnal Ten. Towards accounts for personal
disbursements have all been closed. and the
BOOKS balanced, every cent coming into his
nailds having been satisfactorily accounted
ior: ihcy also swear that nothing appears
10 ildlcaie any mIsaprlication of funds by
olher diShlirsng officers, for whose acts he
may be legally responsible, which could have
Deen known to prevented by him. II there
tore follows that he could not be morally
responsible for their dclinqucnccs if suci,
should he proven. To accuse him of dis
honesty ON account of their bad acts would
DC species OF cruelty uniustilicd by any
code OF morals with which we arc acduaintci
except the one which appears to Govern the
conduct OF certain journalists connected with
the so:called independent press. To CHARGE
thc commissioner of the General Land Office
win dishonesty on account of a tIcfalcatiOD
OF receiver i'll a local office in Oregon would
be no more unjust than to apply the same
epthet TO Gen. Howard, Commissioner Of
Freedmen here at Washington, en- account
OF the dishonesty of n discussing officer for
ms bureau in distant State in the South.
we nave been waiting to witness TIC Gene
rails assallants make honorable amends for
the injustice they have done him. If they
published their charges innoccntly, believing
them to he true, as honorable journalists
they should now, when they know they erred,
heal the wounds inflicted as far as it is pos
siblc for them to do so. WIN they DO it"
We shall scc.- Washington Daily Chrouicle
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-04-09
EyoEss s.GOr.da,

=. %. FFi' rte. Nor Ndi5lsI Era:
AUGUSTA, Ga, March %, 1874.
In pursuance of call, previously issued,
q large meeting OF the colorcd citizens OF Au-
"llsta assembled ut s O'Clock y. NJ, for the
purpose of giving expression of their sorrow
at the death of The Hon. Charles Sumner, OF
Massachusetts. On motion of Mr.. Joseph X.
Williams, W. j. White was chosen President,
and Robert Battcy, Secretary. On taking
the chair, the President delivered touching
aud impressive address on the life and SER
vices of the great man who God, in his wis
dom, has removed from the scenes and trials
Of earth. At the conclusion of the Prcsi-
dents remarks, Mr.. Moses a. Gardner
moved that Il committee Of seven be APP
painted by the President to draft resolutions
Tor the action of this meeting. The motion
prevailed, and the following gentlemen were
appointed on said committee: Moses ~.
Gardner, Vim. NJ. Bcnilield, James y. Stew
ard, Joseph X. Williams, l.. ID. Cotton, Da-
yid Darby, and Richard Lamar. While the
committee were out, speeches were made APP
lropriate 10 The occasion, by Rev. Mr.. Amos
and Rev. Mr.. Love. The committee re-
turned and submitted the following report:
Mr.. President: The committee appointed
To prepare resolutions expressive OF the feel
lngs If this meeting in regard TO the sad
'NtUl tiial C3iiS us teoctiicE tp-niSit, Dts
leave to submit the following report:
WHEREAS, Providence in its inscrutible
dlspensation has removed from this world
the Hon. Charles Sumner, OF Massachusetts;
aud whereas, our entire country, as well rs
his own State, has sustained an lrTeparablc
loss in the death of this great leader of pub
lac opinion and champion Of human rights ;
and whereas, much OF his life and transcend
ant abilities were devoted to the securement
OF freedom for the enslayed race in the Uni
ted States, of whom we were Il part; and
whereas, he continued, after the accomplish
nent of this great desire of his heart, TO labor
TO secure our people in the full enjoyment of
all the rights, immunities, and privileges
That have hitherto been enjoyed only by the
more favored race; and whereas, his dying
words indicated his deep interest in the col
"red race, even rs lie stood at the confines OF
the grave, which words were "Don't let my
Civil Rights bill fail;" and whereas, it is
highly proper that the colored people should
meet and give public expression of the deep
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Mr.. Green Evans next spoke at some

Mr.; Green Evans next spoke at some
length.
on motion, 4 committee OF three, consist
ing OF Rev. James Lott, Mrs. H.. Thompson,
and Mr.. Shaw, was appointed on publication.
with instructions to publish the doings of the
meeting in three of the daily papers, at the
cost of the public.
Rev. James Lott made the closingrcmalks.
urging all to be united, and TO 90 forward
WIN the iltc and history Charles Sumner as
a bcacon-light.
MIR. Lott moved that Mrs. s. II. Thomson
send copy o. the proceedings Of the meet
me to the Ner National Ere.
JAMES LOTT,
EDWARD SHAW,
SARAH II. TUoM;soX.
Committee on Publications
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-04-09

ELDER JACOB KNAPP, the famous revival
list, died at RockfdDl, H., March 3, aged Il
years. He was the mighticst of his class,
and made thousands of converts by his soul
narrowing pictures ofhell torments. He was
short, thick-set powerful as Canadian horse,
and managed farm Of ], 100 acres for several
years, besides preaching through the winters.
Probably he did good among the rough COM
munities where rOse-watcr preaching would
have gone out of use. He once said that the
evasiOns of sinners when God called on them
to repent were like the habit of the ostrich.
This bird hides its head in the sand and sup
poses nobody can see it because it can sec
nobody. ''Just so with the miserable Uni
vcrsalists," said Elder Knapp. 'They stick
their heads in the sand so that they can
neither see nor hear, and the Devil comes
along, wrings their necks, and sends them
down to.hell.''
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-04-09
The Late Charles Sunni err.

Resolutions OF Sympathy and Apprec iat 8 on
from Nassau.
The following letter and resolutions ex-
press the sentiments awakened by the death
of Charles Sumner, in a neighboring coun-
try--scntiments which will be awakened
wherever there is heart in sympathy with
the cause of justice, liberty, and humanity.
1t is creditable to the Friendly Society Of
Nassau, New Providence, that it has so
promptly recorded its sense of our great loss
in the death of our champion:
NASSAU, N. p, March -, 1874.
SIR: The death of Senator Sumner has
caused a deep feeling Of regret among the