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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
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And now comes another sad story of
venality and mismanagement from Wash
ington. 1t seems as though there never
was to be an end to it. This time the poor
negro has been slaughtered in the house OF
its friends. The great Freedmen's Savings
Bank has been found to be insolyent, and
ahas gone where the woodbine twineth.' y
Our readers. perhaps, will recollect after
the close of the war. when that christian
soldier, Gen. o. o. Howard, was at the
head Of the Freedmen's Bureau, the phil
anthropic design was conceived of estab-
fishing grand Freedmen's Savings Bank
at Washington, with branches in all the
places where the darkeys most do congre-
gate. No sooner said than done. Plenty
of philanthropic gentlemen were found
willing to take care of the loose change of
the poor colored man. These latter were
urged by the agents of the Bureau every
where to deposit portion of their funds
in this Bank. and they did so. The result
is before US. Gen. Howard, Gov. Henry
D. Cooke and members of the Washington
ring have borrowed all the money on
worthless collaterals, and the Bank is
"busted" Next!
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
The Fishery Force.

On Thursday, the 23d, the State Board of
the Fishery Force of Maryland met at An
napolis and elected Hon. Jesse X. Hines,
of Kent county, Commander of the State
Fishery Force, vice Captain VIM. E. Tim
mons, of Wicomico county. There were
eleven ballots before this result was reach
led.
On Tuesday last the Board held another
meeting, at which there was full attend
ance. The Board passed resolution that
the Hon. Barnes Compton, VIM. II. Hay
ward aud Jesse X. Hines be appointed a
committee to contract for the purchase or
building of the six vessels directed by the
last Legislature. Proposals are to lie re-
'ceived, of which due notice will be given
by advertisement, until the nth Of May
and the vessels are not to exceed in cost
g., 800 each. They are to conform in size
and shape to the sloops now in use, except
such notifications Us may be made by the
committee.
The Board then went into the election
of commanders for the first and fifth dis
trcts. For the First District, Somerset
county, Southey F. Miles received five
votes and was declared elected. For the
Fifth District, Anne Arundel county,
Lemucl Mitchell received five votes and
was declared elected. The Board also re
solved, That Commander Hines be di-
rected to cause the two sloopS now in ser
vice. to cruise in the waters of the State
generally, or in such localities as he may
deem most cxpedient, it being the inten-
ton of the Board not to assign such sloops
specially to the districts for which the
deputy commanders have been elected un-
til the completion and equipment of the
other vessels to be purchased or built tor
the service
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

maintain 1.-The rightful Governor" and
civil war seemed imminent Baxter tele-
graphed to the President asking aid. This
time he reckoned without his host. He
had dared to administer his office accord
ing to the dictates of his native honesty
therefore he was no longer friend Of the
administration. Clayton and his band OF
public plunderers had deserted him, even
as rats are said to leave sinking ship
He had no Presidential brother in law
Casey to back him, therefore the case was
not a parallel one to that of Louisiana. The
whole Congressional delegation, counted
in" at the same time he was, and compos
ed of carpet baggers and scalawags, sud
denly discovered that the Rev. Brooks had
been duly elected and 50 told the Presi-
dent. Whereupon the latter concluded he
had no constitutional right to set up OF
pull down State governments and declin-
ed to interfere. So poor Baxter is left out
in the cold and by way of getting comfort
has summoned the Legislature in extra
session to settle the matter. But how they
can better it is lone of those things no fell
low can find out" 4MoTul-Never seek to
upheld your claims as Governor of one OF
the Southern States by the aid Of the adj
ministration, unless you have Presiden-
tial brother in law to back you.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
The Christian at Work.

Since the accession of the Rev. T. De Witt
Talmage to the editorial charge of this paper,
it has taken its position as most formidable
rival to the most widely known of the religious
weekles. By a change in the business man
agement and its enlargement, it enters upon an
era of still greater usefulness. DR.. Talmage is
editor in fact and not in name only; and gives
to the work his hearty energy and zeal. Be-
sides the large quantity of editorial matter
which has emanated from his pen, and the series
of his sermons given in each weeks issue, the
paper evinces the presence of his most careful
supervision and management.
Its list of contributors is brilliant with the
best names in the literary field, including Spur
geon, one of the most famous of European cler-
gymen. Horatius Bonar, the most gifted of
living hymn WRITER'S the brilliant DR.. Joseph
Parker, of London, the popular novelist, ''Ma-
rion Harand' who now contributes her most
interesting story of ''Iron and Clay" Hon.
Alexander II. Stephens, of Georgia, and some
fifty other writers whose names are we'll known
in literature.
To the public the paper appeals as one of the
best and most interesting, wide awake thor
oughly evangelical of the religious weeklies -
Three chromos, the ''Twins'' after Landseer
and the sabbath Afternoon and ga zee Bit
Fractous' after Faed are offered as premiums.
The first is copy of one of the most valuable
paintings in the world, and is nearly two, by
two and a half feet in size. The other tw are
fifteen and quarter by nineteen and quarter
inches. Either the Twins or the other tive
are given with every subscription at So per
year. Good agents are wanted everywhere
Terms and sample copies Will be sent free on
application to the publisher, Horatio c. King,
l02 Chambers Street, New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

Brooks and Baxter still maintain
an attitude of armed defiance towards each
other, but both PROSTATE themselves in
humble supplication to President Grant,
Four lawyers 1.-TWO representing each side
have appeared in Washington to argue the
case before the President General Grant
has stood good deal OF cannonading in
his time, and it is to be hoped that he will
not quail before these Arkansas batteries.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
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Friday Horning, May.~.~,.....,l, 1874



With this number We commence the
THIRTY-F1RsT VOLUME OF THE TIMES.
For thirty years the paper has been con-
Quoted under the present proprietorship.
Whether it has been faithful and beneficial
in any degree to the interests of our COM
munity is for others to say, but We do say
that it has been untiring in its efforts to
that purpose with zeal that has never
tagged. Thirty years ago! We were
young then, we are old now. We entered
upon our labors then with the zeal and
strength of youth as our capital; faithful
ly and steadfastly, through sunshine and
storm, We have remained at our post. Tn
grudgingly we have given our labor and
we have no cause to complain of want OF
appreciation. We have not made for
tune, but we have earned support, which,
sweetened with consciousness that it had
been honestly acquired, was sufficient for
our moderate desires. We have made
many warm friends and often receive
kindly words, which cheer us on our way,
and sometimes in the discharge of what
we deemed to be our duty, we have given
offense; but we have never wilfally done
an injustice or wrong. Such has been our
Life from youth to maturity and We are not
likely to change it as We march onward to
its end With thanks to our friends, and
with zeal undated, we shall continue our
efforts to make the TINES worthy of their
natronaoo
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore 4merican says: Since the pub
LEGATION of reports showing the condition
of the Freedmen's Bank, the fact has come
out that a number of the largest loans made
on District securities and numerous Others
to persons holding close relation to the
District ring have been the chief cause OF
its embarrassment. 1t was the full under
standing of the bank officers that many OF
the loans should be taken up when Congress
made its last appropriation, but the prom
ises were not kept, though other banks
here, similarly situated, were helped out
of the same difficulties. The explanation
given by those who have attempted to
prevent the publication of the facts regard
ing the real condition of the bank is that
they hoped that under the new officers its
misfortunes might be retrieved. On the
other hand, those urging the publication
asserted purpose to protect the class
that continues its deposits"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
A Tribute Of Respect to the Memory Of
DR.. II. r. Scott.

1t Sometimes becomes. during life, our sad
duty to lament the loss of some dear friend
one that we have had the highest regard and
love for-one whose death bowed us with grief
and saddened our hearts. To perform this last
duty to friend is the object of the humble
writer of this short, though heartfelt tribute.
His sudden and unexpected demise has bow
ed loving family with grief and touching sor-
row, and saddened the hearts of his many
friends. Kind, just and generous to all he met,
and with a courteous manner endeared to him
many friends. who will join me in bewailing
his sudden death. lie was affectionate and
kind husband and father, and leaves behind
him an afflicted family, whose grief is truly
heart-rending and touching to behold. But
God has in His infinite way taken him from US,
and it becomes US Christians to bow with
humility to His holy and divine will. We have
no doubt that our severe loss has been his eter-
nal gain. Dear and Borrowing daughter, af-
fectionate and devoted sons, weep t,sb~tadfe,
your "tears of sorrow with the hope that he
now sleeps, calmly, sweetly and quietly in the
bosom of his God. JR.P
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

The exercise of the veto power has ever
been held to be the most delicate, if not
the most important prerogativew with which
the executive is clothed From its very
nature it should always be most cautious
| ly used. By it the one man who fills the
Executive Chair is enabled by his single
Judgment, or caprice. if you choose, to
make nugatory the Legislative act of those
who are the more immediate representa-
tives of the people, and who are supposed
better to reflect their sentiments than he
is. Yet, in government like ours, which
is not pure democracy, but constitu-
tional republic, with each of the three
great divisions thereof-the legislative,
the judicial and the executive--separate
one from the other, system Of checks and
balances is absolutely necessary to the har-
monious working Of all. 1t will thus be
seen that whilst the veto power is neces-
sary to prevent hasty or inconsiderate leg
islation, the use of it is matter of great
delicacy. Had Gen. Grant indicated any
thing like craftsmanship during his Presi-
dental career, or even been surrounded by
statesmen, we should have confidently ex-
pected at his hands veto of the Currency
Bill as passed by Congress. But we CON
fess we had neither expected or hoped for
anything of the sort. Our qualification is.
therefore, the greater because we are sur
prised that he should have done an act so
wise and beneficial to the whole country
For many reasons, we feel inclined to
award him unmeasured praise for this
greatest set his life-Me viii viii net net de-
tract from the occasion to enquire wheth-
er this action was the result oftar- reaching
craftsmanship, or whether in his groupings,
he accidentally stumbled upon the right,
but we are willing to accord him a dis
cernment and craftsmanship equal TO the
occasion. And he deserves the more praise
for it, because, in doing So he ran counter
to the boldly avowed sentiments of his
most ardent supporters. Morton, Butler Il
Co., and runs the risk of driving from his
support the Mass of the Republican party
who placed him in power, and who will
now taunt him with an adherence to his
early Democratic education. This deed,
alone, will condone many Of his faults and
mistakes. Whatever may be his fate as 4
political leader hereafter, he may safely
leave the vindication of this one act TO the
impartiality of history. Great as were his
exploits as military man, in this instance
he has proven that in his hands 1.-The pen
is mightier than the sword"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

tThe writ of mandamus sued for by
General McBlair to get possession of the
office of Adjutant General was issued by
Judge Miller on Friday. and served late'on
that day on Gen. Bond who has until the
9Th of May to put in an answer. Mcssrs
A. B. Hagner and Alexander Randall are
the counsel of Gen. McBlair, and Messrs
VIM. II. Tuck and James Reyell the coun.
sci of Gen Bond.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
Dog Law and Tags.

I HAVE large lot of METAL COLLARS,
L cheap, (some handsome with Lock and
Key and attachment to secure the Tag required
by law. Persons having Dogs will find it to-
their interest to get one Of these Collars to Sc
cure the Tags, and thus save much annoyance
| aso have 10, 900 Early York Cabbage Plants
at so cts. per 100, ana s, 900 Tomato Plants at
IS cts. per dozen, now ready to set out.
J. THOS. COTTON,
nv Aliens Fresh,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
sB-The official Vote of Connecticut

sB The official Vote of Connecticut
has just been announced, from which it ap-
pears that the Democratic majority over
all for Governor is 1909. Gov. Ingersoll's
Oem.) plurality over Henry B. Harrison,
Rep) is 1894, and his majority over Har-
rison and Smith, (Temp,) is 1904. The in
crease over last years vote is 1882. The
increase in the Democratic vote is 1896,
in the Republican vote $40.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
From the Marlboro Gazette
For ConRress

Nrsrs Editors You will obligc large
number of your readers by publishing the
annexed article from the editorial columns
OF the Calvert Journal. The people of Pr.
Georges county are well acquainted with
Judge Tuck and his manly yindication of
their rights, and studious care for their in
terests. in the Senate of Maryland at the
late Session, entitle him to their lasting
gratitude. He would make an able and
honest Representative.
In few months the Democracy Of the Fifth
Congressional District will he called upon ~
nominate candidate for Congress TO succeed III
Hon. W. J. Albert Rep whose term of office
will expire on the fourth iav OF March ueN'.-
The coming Congressional election. - affecting
national politics, is perhaps enc OF the most i'm
portaut ever held. Widespread discomfort irh
the present ma nag eGuenr u national affairs. and
the recent Democratic gains in New England,
clearly indicate the election of Democratic
President in 1876 The next Congressional
election will virtually decide that question
Large Democratic gains in Congress mean moth
ing less than the transfer in lS1G OF the govern
meni from Republican TO Democratic rule, Tn,
Administration at Washington i well aware OF
thetruc condition Of political affairs in the couu-
try. and will exert all the immense weight OF
official patronage to SECURE in ever ijstTic, the
success OF the Republican party. These consIi-
erations and the triumph OF the Republicans III
our District al the last election render il i'm
portant that the utmost care should lie cNerciS-
ed in the choice Of candidate in the Fifth Dis
trict In looking over the names likely TO he
brought before the Convention we do not fut
the name of any man whose nomination would
he so apt to insure success Of the party as that
Of the Hon. VIM. II. Tuck the presen, State
Senator from Anne Arundel. judge Tuck :
position on the Bench OF the Court Of Appeals
has given him national reputation As one OF
the first jursts of the country. The practice OF
his profession in every county i'll the District
has made him acquainted with the people, and
given him great personal popularity, and his
career rs State Senator has shown his thorough
identification with the Democratic party. We
suggest the name of Judge Tuck. and We be-
ievc it would be difficult 10 find man better
qualified to represent a constituency or one
whose nomination would Ice more likely to in
sure the success of his party. Judge Tuck is d
man whose private character is without re-
proach, profound jurist.-an able dehater and
public speaker, and possessing wonderful poPu
laritv his nomination cannot but prove tower
of strength 10 our party. His election to Con
gress would he an event of which every either
! of the Fifth Congressional District might justly
feel proud. Catrcrt journal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

The official vote in Prince Georges CO..
for the Clerkship of the county, at the spe
cial election, held on Wednesday of last
week as received at the Executive Chamber
at Annapolis, foots up: For Henry Brooke
Oemoerat), APPS; for Robert s. Widdi-
combe, Republican), 2,225. Three ma
jority for Brooke. The contest was short
and sharp and the result highly gratifying
to all lovers of conservative government
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

~ Letters from Washington state that
a compromise currency bill is in prepare
ton, upon which the infationists and con-
tractiOnists will unite.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
Dissolution Of Co-Partnership.

THE Co-Partnership heretofore existing I'M
/ der the name and style of SMITH l. SNIP
son, near Newburg, Charles County, Md, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
Business will hereafter be conducted by G.. T.
SIMPSON. SAMUEL SMITH,
G. I. SIMPSON.
April 80, .lS14 my l-3ts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
Spring & Summer Millinery.
MRS. ALICE A. PAYNE,

AftH 3 FesH, CHdF1es COuHty, "u',
HAS opened her stock of SPRING AND
III SUMNER MILLINERY, consisting of diff
ferent varieties of Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons,
Flowers, Wells, &c; also, Ruff1ing, Laces and
Scarts, for the neck; Switches, Plats and Puffs
for the hair, and general assortment of No
tionS usually found in a country Millinery store.
my I'm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
Our Railroad Facilities.

As showing that our statements as to
the want of Railroad facilities, we will
state that we have received information
what we have said on the subject. One
gentleman who has had abundant oppor-
tunities for observation informs US that
there is not less than one hundred and tif
" hogsheads tobacco south of Marlboro i,
AZ the different Stations. awaiting trans
portation. hut no cars 10 take it away, much
Of il exposed 10 the weather. If there is
no transportation so early in the season
how will it be later Is it any wonder that
the Road does not pay
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

Messrs Shcmwell, Carpenter & Co, had
for sale few days ago a RoCk-tsh, three
feet five inches long, and weighing thirty
pounds Wouldn't Charles county man
he happy il he possessed that ish!-Caicert
Journal.
Pretty good for Calvert county. Our
people don't like such babies, though
Nothing less than a youth OF five feet will
make Charles county man happy, But
this is nothing to Washington city, where
they have big Fish which costs the Gov
eminent 100000 year to keep.
The following beautiful tribute to one
of the fair and accomplished daughters OF
Charles county, which we copy from the
Marlboro gazette. fairly belongs to our
local column. Our neighbors, however
are worthy Of such favors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

Interesting to Farmers.

Interesting to Farmers.
On our fourth page will be found an O.
riginal article which will interest our az
| ricultural readers
| Apology.
We have received communication
from DIR. Geo. D. Mudd in relation to the
bill for county subscription to the South
ern Maryland Railroad. We regret that
the pressure on our columns will prevent
us from publishing it this week, but will
give it place in our next issue.
County Officers Appointed.
The following are the appointments by
| Gov. Groome Of Assessors for this county
which is divided into two districts:
First District-John 7. Davis, George
A. HUNT and VIM. II. Gray.
Second District-Rich'd p. Wall, Josias
| Hawkins and John L. Crismond.
The commissions for the Assessors have
been received at the Clerks office here
Those for Registrars and Justices of the
| Peace were received sometime since, and
the thirty days, Within which time the
latter appointees must qualify, will expire
on the 18th instant.
At their meeting on Tuesday last, the
County Commissioners appointed the fol
| lowing Collectors of the State and County
Taxes:
First District B. Carpenter.
Second District-Francis McWilliams
Third DistriCt-John \. NARROW.
Fourth District--Geo. J. Chappclear.
Our fellow -townsman. Mr.. William II
Welch. who had been prominently spokcl
of for the Collcctorship tor the 2d district
declined. we understand, 10 let his nam,
go before the Board on account of his pre-
| sent i'll health.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01

HDr. Paul Schoeppe has been sen
fenced at Chicago to three years in the
Penitentiary for forgery.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
To Correspondence.

Wewill again say 10 our friends through
out the county, that whilst we are always
glad TO open our columns to communion
tions on any subject Of public interest, we
must beg them not 10 tax Us with articles
of immodcrate length. Our space is pre-
Cious for advertisements and news. All
communications should be pcrspicuous
and TO the point, Many writers allow
their really meritorious articles to be.so
|overgrown with useless verbiage we can
not do otherwise than consign them to the
waste basket Use no more words than
are necessary clearly TO present your ideas.
Leave the ampliication thereof to the re
Elective reader. If the seed is good the
plant will grow. Avoid high sounding
phrases and high aluting-E pluribus
unum-Erin go-brah stuff as you would a
mud puddle. Above all, when YOU have
nothing to write. don't write it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-05-01
To Annie -. on her birthday. April
29ih. 1871.
By ELLEN.


only beg you to accept
This token of my love:
And though it's small, trust it may,
NV deep affection prove.
wish you many glad returns,
OF this, your natal day;
MAY SORROWS never cross your path,
Nor shadows dim your way.
offer up an earnest prayer,
That you may never stray
From Virtues straight and narrow path,
And Truths unerring way:
May many years be added yet
To your bright, joyous life,
And may you gain happy Home,
Beyond this world of strife.
And when at last to Heaven you come,
And hear your Saviour's voice,
MAY you be of the happy throng,
w no round His Throne rejoice.
May you then have glorious crown
And wear spotleSs dress,
And with the chosen few receive
A robe of Righteousness.