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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-10
commencement ut ~. Johns College.
Annapolis.

The fourth annual commencement OF
this Institution since its re- reorganization
in 1866, took place on the LIST inst The
graduating class, eleven in number, is the
largest the College has sent forth with de
plomcs since its re organization. AS is
usual on occasions like this, many of the
relatives and friends of the graduates and
those interested in the welfare of the Col
lege had come to witness these interesting
ceremonies.
President Garnet introduced the first
speaker, Mr.. Joseph II. Wilmer, of Charles
county, who delivered the salutatory ora
ton. Mr.. Jas. NJ. Munroe, of Annapolis
followed, his subject being Man and Ma
ture." Mr.. Fred. W. Bruno, Jr, of Balti-
more, read a thesis upon Recent Explo-
ration" Mr. John II. Randall, of Annap-
oils, followed with all address upon "Our
Duties in Relation to Human Progress.
Mr.. Blanchard Randall, of Annapolis, de-
livered an address entitled Quo Tends =
Mr. Heating s. Nelson. Jr.. of Culpeper
county. Va, then delivered the valedicto-
~ Grafton ofthe class. The speakers were
severally the recipients of bouquets from
their friends and applause by the adui-
ence.
Honorary degrees of D. d. were confer
red upon Rev. Thomas I. Dudley, Jr.,
Baltimore, and Rev. Joseph Trapnell,
Montgomery county; LII. ID. upon Prof
W. lie Roy Brown, University of Georgia,
Judge David Davis, United States Su-
preme Court and James NJ Garnett, Pres
ident of St. Johns College.
:B 1.-THE Post office Gazette for July sum-
marizes what the new Post Office bill ae-
complshes, as follows: 1. Prepayment of
newspaper postage after January 1, 1875.
,. Gives free delivery to all newspapers, to
subscribers only, daily, semi-weekly,
weekly, monthly, or quarterly within the
county in which they are printed and pub
lished from July 1, 1874. 3. Fixes the
salary of all postmasters of the fourth class
Gall under 81 ,0O0) at commission from
July 1, 1874. 4. Fixes the salary of the
list, I'd, and Sd class offices on new basis
In the opinion of the Gazette, the read
justment of these classes having been made
prior to the passage of the bill it will be
held to take effect on the next re-adjust
ment. 5. Makes a uniformity in all mat
ter other than newspapers, as third class
limited to four pounds at one cent for each
two ounces.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-10
Fourth OF July Celebration by COlOrcd
Citizens of Charles County.

We cheerfully comply with the request
and publish the following account of
celebration of the Fourth in the lower
part of this county:
ANNIvERsARy.-The Young Mems Moral and
Mental Improvement Association of Charles
County, Md, held its first Anniversary in
Wingate's Grove, near Shiloh NJ. E. Church,
July 4th. 1874. The morning was bright and
favorable but owing to the busy season of the
year and the meeting of many of the Grange
organizations, the audience was small; but
small as it was, it was composed Of some of
the most intelligent citizens of the county
Their strict attention to the exercises give evil
dence of their APP recitation. Owing to some
hindering cause, the Rev. c. W. Walker, who
was to have delivered the Annual Grafton, was
not present; it was regretted very much by the
Society, which had elected him, and also by
his many friends, who were anxious to hear
him. Mr.. Moses A. Hopkins, late graduate
of Lincoln University, Chester county, Pa,
who had come to the county for the purpose Of
uniting in the Anniversary celebration, was
solicited by the committee to deliver the ora
ton which he consented to do. AT eleven o.
clock the Society assembled at the church and
formed its line of march, headed by the Presl-
dent, Mr.. j. w. Dyson, and the Orator, Mr..
Moses A. Hopkins, under the direction of the
Marshal, and proceeded to the grove. Inc
Shiloh Chorus, under the leadership of Mr.. A.
lonzo Sims, enlivened the company through
ont the day with some of its choicest music
The Society being seated, Mr.. J. B. Key lead
in solemn and appropriate prayer. Mr.. Hop
kins was then introduced to the audience. He
chose for his subject, "a work to be DONE"
The able and scholarly manner in which he
handled the subject showed it was not the re-
suit of moments thought, but the product of
arduous labor He is of the medium size, has
a commanding appearance, and the intonations
of his voice are charming. He is OF the pure
African black. The exercises and performances
by the Society give general satisfaction.
The question for debate was, "Do Intentions
hare tendency to Improve the condition OF the
laborinq cIasees?' The argument was decided
in the negative. Messrs. NJ A. Hopkins, ]. B,
Norris, Jr, VIM. J. Norris, Jr., Judges. AT
the close of the decision the Beuediction was
pronounced. The Society then proceeded to a
house where fine dinner had been prepared,
and refreshed the inner man.
N. W. Dyson, Recording Secretary,
wThe Changers of Missouri, after ma
ture deliberation, have come to the con-
clusion that it will be neglect of duty for
them to remain out of politics longer,
They have accordingly issued an address
calling State convention at jefferson
City on September 2, in which they say:
1--WE think that the time has come when
honesty and integrity of character should
be recognized as one of the qualifications
for office. The man should adorn and
dignity the Office, and not the reverse"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-10

.YT The commissioners appointed under
the recent act of Congress ''for the govern
ment of the District of Columbia" consist
ting of Messrs. William Dennison, III. T.
Blow, and J. H. Ketchum, organized last
Friday afternoon by the selection of E. l..
Stanton as attorney and DR.. Tindal clerk.
The Commission decided to reduce the
clerical employees of the District to sixty.
No new improvements will be inaugural
ed, but Lieut. Hoxie, Of the engineer corps,
was requested to make an inspection and
submit an estimate of the cost of complet-
ing improvements already begun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-10
Political Correspondence Hon. VIM. J.
Albert Declines II RcnOnination.
UNITED STATES internal REVENUE. !
COLLECTOR OFFICE, FIFTH DISTRICT, MD,
ST. DENIS, July ,, 1874.

UNITED STATES internal REVENUE.
COLLECTOR 5 OFFICE, FIFTH DISTRICT, MD,
ST. DENIS, July ,, 1874.
.Messrs Editors Baltimore -4msricdn
Gentlemen-lt is with much regret that ! re-
quest you to publish the enclosed letter from
the Hon. VIM. J. Albert, our faithful and eff
cent Representative in Congress from the Fifth
District of Maryland. Mr.. Albert retircS from
the political arena full of honor, having the
gratitude and confidence of the Republican par
" in Maryland and the respect and confidence
of all who know him. He was IA Union man
in the days that tried men 5 soulS-a Republic
can when he had much to lose by il and moth
ing to gain. He allowed his name to he used
as our candidate for Congress more than once
when it was impossible TO be elected. in order
to keep up our organization and he has been
such a tower of strength in leading, guiding,
moulding and shaping public opinion IN his
Congressional district, and organizing the Re
publican party in this district during its transit
ton stages as TO be triumPhautly elected TO
Congress two years ago. tie has done more in
my Judgment To make the Fifth Congressional
District of Mary land Republican than any 9TH
er person.
While his many friends in this Congressional
district will deeply regret Mr.. Albert declin-
ing to be Il candidate for reelection, II is 10 bc
hoped that his Congressional mantle may fall
upon a worthy successor. Very respectfully
W L. WILMER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-10

Or. YIN. r. Wilmer, 81. Dcnss, BIhim5re
County, Mgryldnd:

greSs.
The duties Of Representative have proved too
arduous and exacting for me to undertake its
cares and responsibilities for \ second term
Advancing years and declining health and
strength admonish me To leave the field Of pol
itics to resume the path OF private life. more
congcnial 10 my tastes and habits.
The honor and distinction Of having repre-
sented the Fifth District in the Congress OF the
United States viii ALWAYS hc remembered with
gratitude, and retire from public life with the
conviction OF having discharged the duties Of
the position to the extent of my ability for the
best interests of The whole country.
remain your friend and obciient servant,
WN. J. ALBERT.
We received note from DR.. Wilmer
requesting US to publish the above CORES
pondence. Before the receipt of the Doc
tors note We had already put the matter
in type, otherwise We would have cheer
fully complied with his request, for though
opposed to him in politics. we respect him
highly because Of his political consistency
and his personal integrity. Indeed. when
we have among us so many political rene
gades and turncoats we feel inclined Ia
exclaim-"Consistenc thou art a jewel"
But the Doctors letter t. the imericeIn
discloses another trait in his character,
which is very rare indeed among polltl-
cans. especially of the Radical stripe. and
entirely unknown among office holders
And because, therefore, of its extreme
rarity, we admire IT, We allude tn the
modesty with which the Doctor gives Mr.
Albert the credit of organizing the Repub-
Iican party in this District, so that ii has
at last been successful Now we do not
does not permit him To say. and what
envious aspirants among his party asso-
ciates, Republicans and Independents, will
not allow them TO say, that the credit of
the success OF the Republicans in this
District is more due to the indefatigablc
industry, clear head and polished oratory
all the rest of the party, throwing in the
venerable fossil, Mr.. Albert, and the new
light Independents SO satisfied are We Of
this, that if the Doctor will just stick to
the business of this fat office, as we think
he ought to, we will guarantee to sweep
this district at the next election by treble
the Comptroller's majority. And if he
will. keep, out of this county during the
next canvass, we will bet suit of clothes
that we will carry it by four hundred
majority, thus making a change of near
ly six hundred votes. If the Repub-
lican party were wise they would not
waste their time or fool away their votes
on some renegade Democrat as the sue
cessor of Mr.. Albert, when they have such
man in their ranks as Doctor Wilmer,
And, indeed, apart from his hateful negro
philism, we are sure he would be an able
and faithful representative of the interests
of his whole constituency. He is head
and shoulders morally and intellectually,
above all others whom we have heard
spoken of as aspirants on that side of the
house for Congressional honors.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-10

We give on our fourth page the detail
ed statement of the county expenses for
preserve for reference.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-07-10

fg-Information under this hedd specially re-
guested. The shape in ,chich it comes is of con-
sequence-the gist of the matter being all that is
required.
The New York herald., 1874-08-08
MARBLE MANTELs.

KLABBR lA EAST EIgHTEESTH STREET
"A. near Third avenue. is selling and manuiacurinl
all kinds OF rble and marblezed Mantels and othe
Marble Work at greatly reduced prices; Marble TURNING
for the trade.
The New York herald., 1874-08-08
THE FIRE PIEND IN NEW HAVEN.

Eight Incendiary Fires In Two Wceks-
Uneasiness Among the Poople-The De-
tectives 1T Work-A Reward offered
by the Mayor.
NEW HAVEN, August g. 1874
The Fire Department. Of this city has repeatedly
been called out recently BY incendary fires,
which have become alarmingly frequent. On the
oath OF July, at ten p. NJ, the barn Of Case 4
Alling, coal dealers. was fred ana burned and on
the following morning, at haltpast two O'Clock,
q policeman, returning home from duty discov-
cred IRE, evidently but just started In the barn
OF p. B. Foster, on Orange street, which he ex-
tinguished without assistance. At three A. NJ. on
the 25th OF July
AN MoENpIARY FIRE
occurred in shed on Hamilton street, owned by
Lawrence O'Brien, which was eXtlnguisned with
Slight loss. On the morning of August 2, at half
past one O'CLOCK similar fire was discovered IN
the barn Of 5. r. Smith Il Co., coal dealers, on
Railroad avenue. The barn was partially burned
before the fire was subdued. The loss was about
81, 500. At ten minutes TO two the same morning
q like IRE occurred At the spar shop OF Howard II.
Hanscomb, River street The shop and con-
on the Sd OF August, at quarter-past one A. NJ,
the sixth incendiary fire was discovered in the
rear addition OF the house of Patrick smith, on
Putnam street.
AN EARLY DISCOVERY
prevented serious loss. This 1re was set BY
tnrusting . ball OF waste saturated with oil
through hole IN the clapboards and then fired.
On the Atm OF August ct twenty minutes past one
A. NJ, hay stack was set on fire IN the rear Of
james MaOney's house on East Chapel street. A
fire occurred yesterday morning among some re-
fuse IN Spencer d. Matthew's premises on State
street, which is believed to have been an incen-
diary one. This would make eight incendlary fires
In two weeks.
The police authorities are making efforts to dis
cover the incendiaries, but vet without
these frequent nres and the failure to detect the
parties who set them
The New York herald., 1874-08-08
ST. JAMES LITERARY UNION,

At the regular meeting OF this organization, held
at their rooms, No. 81 Madison street, on Thursday
evening, 9th inst, the following boards Of officers
and directors for the ensuing term were
elected :-President, Rev. william L. Penny 0as-
sstant pastor Of St. James, church) Vice Pres
tdent Jonn Mccarthy; Recording Secretary.
on Thomas r. Carey; Financial Secretary, John r.
Coughlin; Treasurer Ed. q. Byrns; Directors
John I. Grady T. w. Stapieton, M. =. McCaDe,
stephen Collins, John M. O'Brien, @. p Denehy, p.
II. wall and James j. Armstrong.
This union was organized by the Rev. F. H.
Farreliy, pastor OF ST. James church. There are
now some l70 active members They have hand
somely furnished parlors and large library and
reading room on the first floor, while on the base
ment floor tney have billiard room and also
rooms l0r other amusements. The association is
very nourlshing. In their parlors they give select
readings every Wednesday evening. and these are
interspersed with vocal and. Instrumental music.
They supply the tables OF their reading room with
the best daily and weekly papers. also the choicest
OF monthly and quarterly reviews. The associar
ton o1ers every inducement to good young men
who desire Q nice place to spend sociabe even.
ing with profit themselves
The New York herald., 1874-08-08

now half q dozen deiectabie founsams newly
opened OF which the vichy Is admirable TO the
palate and stomach. rne Geyser men were bolt
makers, and they are reputed to have realtsed
5000 900 out OF their enterprise, advertising CO
partly In tube the High Rock Spring cost
$4,000. The Congress has been tubed tour times.
THE THEORY OF ALL THESE SPRINGS
II the same. Tne water 1ows down nom tho
laurenttan hills, and seeking geologfc "iauit" %
fnd an outlet. II percoates up through mag
nesian limestone ana q fossil len, rom the
former of which It gets its mineral 9ualites, nom
the latter It's carbonic acid gas IL IS deterlorated
by supple pyrites turned into tonic oy partlcie9
OF iron. Hence all this part OF the state ls I1n os
natures medicines, and they can bore rom
Ballston Spa eastward and md some vnr1ety OF
excellent mineral water at almost every square
furlong.
THE CONGRESS SPRING,
which disposes OF half OF the water on the
ground, has often threatened to shut OF the sup
ply to visitors and bottle servants and sell It out
rignt through the medium OF great notei on
the premises They possess here lawn OF many
acres the chief park OF Saratoga, and IN the nearS
OF the city. They bottle 900 dozen day Tor nine
months In the year. and then bestow the PARK ana
waters upon visitors But being genial men OF
large interests In Saratoga they possess property
in the town and are lOath to disturb the summer
tourists. Hence, for three months they scarcely
bottle at all. Some people think that the oese
springs in Saratoga are at the unpopular end OF
the village, the High Rock, Empire, Red ana
SeltZer and that great new hotel there woulo
get splendid patronage.
The New York herald., 1874-08-08
BLASTING IN YORKvILLE.
To THE EDITOR OF rHs HsRALD:-

To THE EDITOR OF THB HBRALD:-
There Is o contractor at present engaged In
blasting mass Of rock situated In Yorkvllle. b.
tween Third and Fourth avenues and Ninety-third
and Nnety-fourth streets. II there Is any person
in the model reform city government charged win
the duty of protecting life and property In York
Vile, that mysterious parsonage would 40 well 70
look after the said contractor; he needs looking
after very badly. His idea OF blasting is based on
the principle OF the least possible expenditure Of
danger to iiie and property. No precautions arc
taken TO prevent fragments OF rock from flying In
ali directions. 1t s no uncommon tnlng to have
it ia really wonderful some lives are not lost
believe this model contractors name Is Drisc0ll.
il there law or authority enough in our city gov
eminent to suppress himf Y0RKVILLE.
The New York herald., 1874-08-08
BABY FARMING,

The Com m ;ssioners of Cha arftfes and Cor.
rection "Farmers"-Seventy Chill
dren In Westchester Homss-The Course
To BE Pursued.
The Commissioners Of Charities and Correction
have at present under consideration the serious
subject OF baby farming but as yet have reached
no final conclusion as to the course they will pur-
sue In regard to it. There are at present about
seventy children 'farmed out" in westchester
county under the direction OF the Bureau OF Chari-
ties, but not single child belonging to the Ran.
dal's Island Institutions is in this city. In con.
versatlon yesterday with Commissioner Laimbeer
the HERALD reporter was informed that 1t is the
unanimous wish OF the Commissioners that the
homes should not be disturbed; but, yielding
to the present temper OF the public mind
created by the abuses exposed in the HERALD the
Commissioners see no other cour Sc open TO them
but to- cause the return OF the children to RAN
says. are very well cared for by the people to
whom they are confded in Westchester. One
doctor belonging to the Bureau OF Charities, has
entire charge Of vhem, and no child Is sent to any
home for care except this doctor has previously
examined the facilities for the performance OF the
made application. The expense per month ia on
an average So Tor each child, but when the child
needs extra attention, on account OF Its being
delicate or crippled, an extra compensation Is
given. Commissioner Laimbeer says that II these
seventy children are returned TO Randalrs Island
It will be very dfcult to make room tor them, but
he supposed 1t would become necessary to crush
people closely together In order to give the chill
dren department for themselves The number
OF children arriving on the island for consider
able time past has been steadily increasing, 80
much so tnat IL became necessary some time ago
to begin sending them out West when good oppor-
tuntties offered, and this is an additional reason
te c9ea IN or eay sMs
present. In this connection Commissioner
Latmbeer stated that seven months ago some
OF the authorities of the Catholic Institutions
requested the Commissioners to afford the Catho-
llcs chance OF preparing for the reception OF
Catholic boys into Catholic institutions rather
than that they should be sent out West. Six
months were allowed by the Commissioners for
this purpose, but. though seven months have
elapsed, the Bureau Of Charities mas received no
intimation OF the completion OF the preparations
or OF any further Intention to relieve the crowded
institution Randall's Island of those bows
whose parents belong to the Catholic Church.
The New York herald., 1874-08-08
TIE OLD UNION LEAGUE ASSEMBLY ROOMS
DEMOLISHED

the old building known as the Union League As
sembly Rooms on Broadway, corner OF Twenty
third street, Is being torn down to make way for
more spacious and costly improvements The old
hall has been the scene OF many lively political
meeting, In which both local and national poIiti-
clans have had say, and In which numerous eau
cuses have been held in days gone by. Until re-
Gently Rev. MI. Garnetts colored congregation
worshipped In the building, and the hall has been
used lot lecture and ball room from time 70 time.
With the demolishmeny OF the structure passes
away snother OF the old landmarks OF our prosper
Gus and growing city.
The New York herald., 1874-08-08

on equal principles, win, at the end OF the present
season, be supplied with all its gas from It's
poses to save seventy-fve per cent upon the gross
gas bills OF the place.
THR EMPIRE AND CONGRESS SPRINGS.
The annual meeting OF the Congress and Empire
Spring Company was held yesterday. This puis-
SAINT concern owns two great springs-the Con-
Rress and Empire-cathartlc waters land the Con-
gress was never equalled by any cathartc in tine
world for pleasant taste, while the Empire to peo-
pie Of taste Tor drastic waters Is yet greater and
the huge glass blowing works for bottles in the
envrons Of the village. These three properties are
stocked at 81 00O, 900. The springs and park were
developed BY an old resident, Daniel Clark, who
mad obtained some experience IN the use and
abuse OF soda water. At the meeting yesterday
and medicines-carried OF the Presidency for b.
b. Hotcnkiss, OF New York, who spends most Of hts
time in Europe. O. Sheehan was made Vice
President He Is the son-in-law OF Daniel
great spa village W. r Johnson, reelected as he
has been for above O quarter OF a century, is .
gigantic Yorkshire man, the cicerone and hospi-
taller OF the springs. The amount Of 1857 shares
was represented In the election.
The Congress and Empire Spring Company, al
though the most valuable In Saratoga, is capital
lied too nigh to ootle enough water at the market
price IN order to fetch above i've or SIX per cent.
The other springs get frequently into debt :or
bottles and are threatened with the Sheriff the
tonic springs, OF which some are very valuable,
will not bottle without q sediment. The Hatnorn,
Geyser and the Star Springs are said TO let tneir
notes for bottles run and be renewed. me Exce.
sior Spring is the property OF Quakerss VINO pus
their money In return.
The Hatton Spring has been stocked up 10
large amount and must make great advertisln
venture to come out solvent Three or Iour Rood
springs, as the Crystal the Hamilton and the
Putnam, scarcely ind q market ~ all aitnougn
delectaDie waters. Around the GeJsers there are
The New York herald., 1874-08-08

AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
"A An extensive stock lcf Slate and Marble Manteis,
Wash Trays and Slate Work Of every Description.
PENRHYk SLATE COMPANY,
Union square, Fourth avenue and Seventeenth st, n
The New York herald., 1874-08-08

MAN RESIDING IN ONE OY THE LARGEST
"A cities Of California, In fair financial condition,
between and 90 years of desirous correspond
to matrmony; must be respectfully Connected be IA
ton and be acquainted with the necessary household
duties, by which woman only knows how 70 make .
home agreeable. Such one whether rich Door IN ay
please reply, but other photograph solicited al.
dress EARNEST Herald ONCE.