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third Monslxv "f April 1874
GEORGE WERNER. Guardian.
Fair play., 1874-03-26
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
"A Good Old Book"

The following refers to the article with
this caption, which will be found ON our
first page:
The New York Sun notices the Life OF
Washington by Mason L. Weems as rare
old book. Perhaps it is so but we believe
it will be found in almost all public libra
ries. The author was a man of many pecu-
liarities, annecdotal, garrulous, illogical
but his works have value now that they
did not possess at the time. Mr.. Weems
was the pastor of the old church at Pohick,
and the friend of Washington. 1t is in his
work above mentioned we find the story
of Washington and his little Ratchet, so
much ridiculed of late. There is no rea-
son to suppose, as the Sun does, that it was
the product of ap overhowing imagina
ton" The intimacy of Weems with the
Washington family justifies US in the as
sumption of its foundation IN some of that
household gossip the old preacher was so
fond of gathering. The anecdote has led
a terrible life of late years, and has been
hauled and mauled and maltreated by eve
ry sixpenny punster and would-be humor-
list in the country. Parson Weems wrote
other curious books besides his glowing
and extravagant Life of Washington
Goods Revenge" most unique work OF
the terrible fate of drunkards, swearers and
others, is, we believe from his prolific pen,
and is quite rare. Besides this there is a
Life Of Marion" and numerous scarce
tracts and pamphlets.-Bat. Gazette.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23

1t was intended to amend and re-enact the
law of 1868, so as to provide for the regis
tration ofnegro voters. In doing 80 though,
mistakes were made in rewriting it, which
were overlooked. 1t needs revising and
simplifying. One difficulty with the reg
listers now is in regard to what constitutes
residence" We think it should be defined
in the law, and that actual residence, except
in a few enumerated cases, should be re-
quisite to registration. We also suggest
that no one, not previously a resident OF
the State, holding an Office under another
State, or under the United States, should
be permitted to acquire residence whilst
holding such office. Such a person is con
structively citizen of the State from
which appointed, and yet, by virtue Of an
actual temporary residence, often claims
and exercises the right of voting here
There is some inconvenience experienced
by voters in removing from one election dis
trict to another. That might be obviated
by permitting voters to file notices with
the registers at any time of the year, who
should be required to communicate with
each other, and make the changes on their
regular days for sitting. Sometimes the
names of voters on the books are accident
ally omitted from the lists. Sometimes,
too, names are misspelt, or entered wrong.
Such cases could be provided for by requir-
ing the officers of registration to attend
at their respective polls, and allowing the
Judges a discretion in ascertaining and
correcting such errors upon their evidence
With such exceptions the judges should
be restricted to the lists, and confined to
the duties of identifying the registered vo-
tiers, and receiving, recording, counting
and returning the votes.
We hope the present Legislature will
amend the law; and that the Cover
nor's recommendation to provide for the
protection of officers of registration and
Judges of election, for acts done in the per
Torrance of their duties, will by all means
be adopted.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2l.-At noon the Sc
nate proceeded To the hail ot the House
where the two bodies organized in Joint
convention. As required 10y act of Congress
| To elect Il United States Senator, which re
suited in the election of VIM. Pinkney
! WHITE
| The Senate rcaSsembled in their cham
, Der, " hen a mcSsag. to the House inform
ing that body thar Barnes Compton and
/ Henry II. Goldsborou4h had been put il
nomination in the Senate for the office o,
( State Treasurer, was adopted.
/ Mr.. Blake submitted message to the
/ House that the President of the Senate and
I Speaker of the House notify Hon. William
Pinkney Whyte Of his election to the
United States Senate for the term OF SIX
wears from the 4th of March, 1875, which
WAS adopted.
/ \ message was received from the House
that they were ready to proceed to the or
der of the day, viz: the election of State
I Treasurer; that Barnes Compton and Henry
/ Goldsborough had been nominated in the
House for that office, and also that tellers
had been named to count the votes with
/ tcilers of the Senate.
! The Senate then. at o'clock, proceeded
to ballot for State Treasurer, depositing
their ballots In box which was sealed
and subsequently handed over to the tell
ers of the Senate and House to be counted
The tellerS to count the vote for State
/ Treasurer entered the chamber, and an
nounced that they had discharged that
! duty; that - ballots had been voted in
the Senate and 50 in the House, making
the total number of ballots 101. That OF
these 50 had been cast for Barnes Compton,
and % for Henry II. Goldsborough, and 1
blank. Whereupon the President of the
Senate declared Barnes Compton elected
State Treasurer.
HOUSE.
Among the leaves granted to report bills
was leave to Mr.. Lancaster, for a bill to
repeal section 40, article 30, Code of Gen
eral Laws, and re enact.
At II o'clock the Senate and House in
joint convention, proceeded to vote for
Senator. Hon. VIM. Pinkney White was
declared elected, having received 73votes.
The announcement was received with
applause, and the joint convention then
adjourned and the House resumed its I'M
finished business
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
SENATE l..


THURSDAY. Jan. l1.-McssagcS were re
ceivcd from the House couCurring in the
Senate proposals tor Joint committee to
-. -o.,,.c,;, .ol,. - M,r-,.,l A,.l,,.,,. . +,
spring 'F"Ner baltimore CO, anu Rouse
of Refuge. and the Maryland Penltcntary.
The Joint resolutions, offered hv Senator
Earle nrotestin,, AGAINST the pass,re,fthe
S'i ..I 20 IN T. :,
ouPP'e"i'''"' N''t i'iS"'' "''t ~ -"
gress, was taken up Tor second reading.
Mr.. Steiner offered the following as Il
substitute for Mr. Earlc's resolution which
,,.s -o,d
WHEREAS, lhe General Assembly OF Mary
lane at the January session, lh'-, dld provide
ior the establishment ol pubuC schools Tor color
ed youth whcrcvtr an average attendance OF
not less than fifteen scholars could be secured.
whiCh Sho"id DC kept open as long as thc oth'i
Puoic schools oil the school diStri't IN winch
they were lo'dte"' "HlCh shonid Dc SUBJECT I"
tue same laws ana III, hlSh lhSt' uCtloh IN 'hc
same branches "s tue schools Tor white chlidFeh;
ana M.
WHEREAS ini9 ''''on was ta"'t III response
10 numerous y, 'l'lohs proceeding ifo'i' 'he cor
C;li,;cs f1r the acnnisi,Ion If = rI,5imrnt.I ,,.
cation, % that the and their children might be
better qualified to perform the duties Of c'uzen-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
Dort O obQrfo Gimfs
PORT ACCO:
Friday Morning, January.........23, 1874.
Election of United States Senator.

The Hon. William Pinkney Why tie has
been elected to the United States Senate,
to succeed Senator Hamilton, by large
majority. He was nominated by the Dem
ocratic caucus almost without opposition
and without any difficulties as were pre-
dicted, probably rather from the hope that
such would occur, than from any actual
reason for such prediction. We are pleas
ed to observe, from our exchanges, that his
nomination was received by the party
throughout the State with entire harmony
and good will. This is as it should be,
and is the only mode by which party unity
can be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in the
will of the majority legitimately express
ed. Other eminent gentlemen were named
for the position, who were preferred by
their respective friends from personal and
other considerations. AS those gentlemen
will doubtless gracefully and unselfshly
yield to the expression of the popular will,
as evidenced by Mr.. Whyte's large major
ity in the Democratic caucus, SO should
their friends acquiesce in the result. Gov.
Whyte is and always has been true and
unfinching Democrat. He is acknowl-
edged to be a man of ability, as shown by
his standing at the Bar, and his reputa-
tion acquired heretofore in the public
service. All Democrats, therefore, wheth-
er favorable or not to his election, should
now accord to him that impartial support
due to the choice of their party, and the
high position to which he is appointed
from their State.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
Election of State Treasurer.

The Hon. Barnes Compton, who was
nominated without opposition by the
Democratic caucus, has been elected by
the Legislature Treasurer of the State of
Maryland. for the next two years. This is
but just to Southern Maryland, which,
though at this time overshadowed by the
dark cloud of the Fifteenth Amendment,
has heretofore been overwhelmingly Con
sentative, and has aided materially, more
than once, in restoring the majority of the
people of Baltimore to their political rights
Of which they had been deprived by fraud
and violence. 1t is at the same time q
well deserved tribute to the personal worth
and party fidelity of Mr.. Compton. His
political opponents admit his entire quail
ifcation for the place, as well from his
abilities and attainments as his moral
standing yet there is no one whose defeat
would have given them more pleasure
least the politicians of his own county. 1t
was with the hope of his defeat, as much
as that of the Democratic party, that they
sa.combined andt worked to carry our
county at the last election. And why 3
Simply because, in political matters, he is
frank, uncompromising and fearless in the
expression of his political opinions, and
in the condemnation of what he conceives
to be wrong in their principles and polit-
ical conduct. We congratulate Mr.. Comp
ton upon his success, and rejoice that the
State will have in him a capable and faith
f,l officer
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
Registration.

Governor Whyte in his late message to
the Legislature says, in regard to the sec
tion of the State Constitution requiring
registration of voters, that it is lone of the
most Objectionable features of our present
Constitution, copied from the Constitution
of 1861 He thinks the purity of the bal
lot box could be better preserved by re-
peal of the system. and by -edivision of
the present election districts and wards,
and through proper judges and inspectors
of election. If the same state of society
and condition of affairs existed, as when
registration was established by the Consti-
tuition of 1864, we would agree with the
Governor. At that time there was no dan
ger from fraud in voting, which could not
be averted by ordinary care and vigilance
on the part of the judges of election-apart
from interference by the Z. S. military
The system was devised for the purpose
not of preventing illegal voting, but ofex-
GLIDING from the elections large class OF
voters by imposing a new qualification
yclept "loyalty," and enforcing illegal
oaths. Like many other acts oflegislation
of that period, it has recoiled upon its au-
thors. If properly carried out, it protects
those whom it was contrived to disfran-
chise and, excluding no one entitled, pre-
vents much illegal voting that would 9th
erwise be praeticed in despite of the ut
most care on the part ofthe judges of cleo
lions in the limited time they have for in
vestigation and inquiry.
Washington. city was then compare
lively small place with long established
resident population. Now its population
is large, and constantly changing. 1t is
in our very midst. Pennsylvania, = ith its
dense population. borders upon our whole
northern line-its dominant political par
ty intensely sectional, and VIGOROUSLY
grossly corrupt. Then the franchise was
confined to, our white population. Now
here, as we'll as elsewhere in the United
States. large proportion of the voters is
composed ofnegroes, most OF whom are lg'
norant, INSCRIPTIONS, and ductile. Even
in the counties many of them are not
known personally, or by name, to the judg-
es of elections. Without registry how
elsv it would be to COLOMBO voters from
the District, and elsewhere; and how i'm
possible to prevent frauds of all kinds.
The present law is however defective
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
The Chief JaSticeShip.

Judge Waite was confirmed as Chief Jus
tice by the L. S. Senate on Wednesday by a
vote which, while it displayed the pervad
ing anxiety to be done with the subject,
must also be taken as expressing, by its
unanimity, good deal of satisfaction with
the nomination and approval of Judge
Waitc's character and ability. SiNty-three
Senators voted for continuation, and none
in opposition. The nomination was en-
dorsed by Senator Edmunds, who opened
the debate in Executive session, and by
both the Ohio Senators. Senator Sumner
thought it not quite the best nomination
that could have been made. He was the
only Senator present not voting for confir
nation.
The nomination Of Morrison r. Waite
was made to the Senate by President Grant
on Monday last Mr.. Waite is native of
Connecticut, son Of the late Chief JUS
tice Waite of that State, and is about fifty
years of age. He has held many positions
of honor and trust in Ohio, to which State
he emigrsted many years ago. He has
been Judge of the Supreme Court, and
was President of the Ohio Constitutional
Convention, held this year. He was one
of the counsel for this Government before
the Geneva Arbitration, and, it is claim
ed, did the greater portion of the work on
our side
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23

rapids, will offer any obstruction to the as
cent of the salmon until it reaches the
Great Falls. and here a suitable fsh-ladder
will be erected by the time the fish return.
The California salmon affords rare sport to
the angler, rising to the fly at seasons read
lily, and in few years our Potomac will
afford the finest sport to the angler of any
river on the American continent, being al
ready beautifully supplied with black bass
one of the gamest and most delightful fish
of the country, and with the addition of
the salmon, equally game, rare sport may
be expected. More salmon will be placed
in the tributaries of the Potomac next year,
as it is the desingn ofthe Commissioner to
stock this river with about 100000. The
James, Roanoke, and other rivers in this
locality will also be supplied with this de-
lightful fish. Last spring nearly one mil
| lion Of young shad, successfully Matched
out by artificial process, near the Long
| Bridge. were turned loose in the Potomac,
and more will be added next season. There
is no doubt Of the fact that in few years
the Potomac will be abundantly supplied
with shad by artificial Matching, experience
having proved in the Connecticut river
that the fish can be made so plentiful that
a single haul will result in the capture of
as large a number as ever recorded in the
earliest days of the fisheries.
>e>-
Death of an Eminent Divine.
| The Alexandria Gazette of Saturday last
says:
The whole community was shocked and
grieved by the sudden death, this morning,
Of Rev. VIM. Sparrow, d. D., Dean of the
Theological Seminary, near this city. He
was apparently in his usual health and
spirits, and was on his way to the First
National Bank, when, feeling unwell, he
was assisted into the house. Prompt med
ical aid was unavailing, and in few min
utes the spirit Of this great man was at rest.
DR.. Sparrow was universally regarded as
one of the most gifted men that has ever
been in the American Church. This was
the estimate put upon him, not only in the
Episcopal Church, but by members of all
churches. His learning was varied and
extensive; his pulpit ability; his CHI arm
ing conversational powers; his genial SYM
pathetic disposition his worldwide
thoughts and atfinities, these all were
known to multitudes in all parts of the
land, who will feel as the people in this
neighbOrhood feel that true and good
friend has left them. The loss to the The
illogical Seminary, with which DIR. Spar
row has been connected for thirty-three
years, can hardly be estimated. He was
in the 73d year of his age, and retained
the full vigor of his mental powers UP to
the end.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
wThe Siamese twins expired sudden

The Siamese twins expired sudden
ly on Saturday morning last at their resi-
dence at Mount Airy, North Carolina. 1t
was terrible shock to Eng. and one can
imagine few things more horrible than his
position. He raved at first, and then sank
into stupor, and died in two hours after
the death of Chang. The case is of strange
and morbidly fascinating physiological in
terest, and will doubtless attract the atten
ton of the medical journals. 1t has long
been disputed point as to whether or not
the pair could have been separated by cut
ting the ligature which bound them to
gether. We take it for granted that thi:
question will now be solved by pos
norton examination.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23

nS-T TO cure a cough, to relieve all irritations
of the throat, to restore perfect soundness and
health to the most delicate OF CARNATIONS of the
human trame-the lungs-use DR.. Wistars Bal
sam of Wild Cherry, which is still prepared
with the same care in the selection and COM
pounding of its various ingredients as when it
was introduced to the public by DR.. Wistar, O.
yer forty years since.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23


Mr.. Earle had no Objection to printing,
but desired that action should not be I'M
necessarily postponed. The bill was now
before Congress, and early action was de
sirable.
Mr.. Davis suggested that the original
Joint resolution md amendment proposed
be printed togo and made the special
order for Tues next.
Mr.. Steiner s. there was no necessity
for haste. There was not the slightest
chance that the Objectionable feature of the
bill before Congress would be passed. The
resolution and amendment did not allow
a wide field of discussion.
Mr.. Earle said, occupying an entirely
different stand point from the Senator from
Frederick, il was natural that he should
use very different language. His object
was to let Congress know how and what
we feel on this subject, and the language
of his resolution was To that effect.
The President said the vote on the a
mcndmcnt must prcccde the motion to
print.
The yeas and NAYS were demanded and
the amendment lost-yeas ,, and nays -.
On motion of NJ. Field. the resolution
was ordered to be printed and made the
special order for Tuesday next at l o'clock.
The Senate then went into Executive scs-
sion, and after sort time therein, opened
its doors and adjourned
HOUSE
The hour of meeting having arrived
Rev. John Hall offered the opening prayer,
and the business of the day began.
\ number of petitions and orders of no
general interest were then offered and re-
icrrei.
\ message from the Senate asking the
formation of u Joint Committee on Print
ing ot the two respective committees; also,
c"ncurriug in the House proposition for
creation of a Joint Education Committee.
Mr.. Henklc obtained leave 10 report Il
bin 10 provide tor the defence OF officers OF
registration. &c, of this State, who are in
lictcd in the United States courts for al
legged violation of the act OF Congress, APP
proved 3lst May, 1870.
The school report was laid before the
House, about the printing of which, dis
cu>,jon en>ucd and il was finally dctermin
cd. after motion and counter motions, Ia
refer il ~ the Committee on Education.
An order WAS adopted that the resident
minister, Of Annapolis that are not en-
plnycd in the Senate be all invited 10 Off
ciatc alternately in this House, apd re
ccIyc the same pay in the aggregate as a
member from Anne Arundel county.
After which, the House adjourned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
Hands Wanted,

ITO CUT TIES in Charles county for the
Il Southern Maryland Railroad. Good wages
will be paid. Apply Immediately to
J. 7. MUDD,
Gallant Green, Charles Co., Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23

Es- Mr.. James Corrie, Dentist, in Baltimore,
writes: Il have used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
personally and in my family for two or three
years, and am prepared to say that there is
nothing to compare to it as remedy for Coughs,
Colds, etc
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
CBITUA

Entered into rest, on the 10th day of JanuC-
~, Mrs. ELIZABETH \. CLARK, in the seth
year of her age.
She was devoted follower of the blessed
Saviour. Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23

Which was read, and 100 copies OF 1T or
dercd to be printed for the use of the Com
mittce on Chesapeak Bay and its Irlbuta-
ries, after which the House adjourned I'M
til eleven o'clock tomorrow.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
Also for. Rent.

4 GOOD BLACKSMITH AND WHEEL
IA WRIGHT SHOP, with Bellows, Anvil,
Wise and other Tools attached. \ first rate
locality for enterprising mechanics.
jan 23-3t j. T. MUDD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23

~ There is peace at Austin, the Texas
Capital. The newly elected Governor and
Secretary of State are in virtual possession
and the organization of the State Govern
ment will be effected without further de-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
Paw Ball.

4 PAY BALL will be given at the residence
n of J. F. Bradley, on TUESDAY NIGHT,
February Sd, 1874. Tickets 81, admitting a
single gentleman and ladies; married gentle
men half price. jan 23-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
Divine service.

Service during January as follows, COM
mencng at / o clock a. m:
Sd Sunday after Epiphany, Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-23
M a RRIED.

In Baltimore, On Thursday, 5..nary 18th,
by Rev. Mr.. FOLEY, DR.. JOHN 7. DIGGES and
Miss CASSIE MITCHELL, both of this county