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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30
The Southern Maryland vs.. the Washing
ton Ctsy and Point Lookout Railroad.

ton GUY and Point Lookout Railroad.
At meeting Of the Committee on the
District Of Columbia, of the House of Rep
rescntatiycs, held on the 22d, il was agreed
10 report a bill authorizing the Washington
CITY and Point Lookout Railroad Compa-
nv To extend their road into the District,
but on the 23d. Colonel Smoot, Presi-
dent Of the Southern Maryland Railroad,
made such representations to the commit
tee as induced them TO withdraw the bill,
in order tina, the opponents may have a
hearing. The Southern Maryland Railroad
Company was incorporated by act of the
Maryland Legislature approved March 30,
1868, for the purpose ofbuilding railroad
from some point in Prince Georges coun-
" To Point Lookout. \ bill is now be
fore the House Committee on the District
giving To this road the right of way into
Washington city. This line has been an
tagonized by the Washington City and
Point Lookout Railroad, of which S. +.
Suit is President, and Hon. NJ. p. Chip
man, Delegate to Congress from the Dis
trict of Columbia, Vice President. Last
year. however, q contract was entered into
by the two roads which it was hoped
would prove mutually advantageous to
both and to the sections of country to be
opened up by rail communication. Under
this contract the Washington City and
Point Lookout Railroad Company was to
build from Brandywine Station into the
city of Washington, and a bill was passed
by Congress approved January %, 1878,
Ito authorize the Washington City and
Point Lookout Railroad to extend rail
road into and within the District of Co
lumbia" Instead of complying with the
contract. however, this franchise was used
in the interest of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad to build a road from Bladens-
burg to point on the Potomac opposite
Alexandria, On the Sth of December last
bill supplemental to this act was intro
duced in the House and referred to the
Committee on the District.
1t is claimed by those who oppose this
bill, and who prevented its being report
ed, that it is mere speculative meas
urc. and that if the franchise is procured
it will be sold to the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad The franchise is valuable one,
and those who oppose it are perfectly will
ing it should 90 to the Baltimore and Ohio
Company direct. There is said, moreover,
to be disposition on the part of Congress
to grant such facilities to the Baltimore
and Ohio, having already given them to
the PENNSYLVANIA Road. The parties in
interest will have hearing before the
House Committee on the District next
week-Cor. Raft. inner.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30
Farmer Clubs.

That we should feel deep and abiding
interest in the welfare Of our farmers is
but natural, because their prosperity is
our success, and their misfortune our adj
versity. Hence it is that we have hereto
fore pressed upon them with earnestness
the Importance of organizing themselves
into clubs, or other associations, for mutu-
tual protection and the advancement OF
their material and social interests. Thus
organized, their united action would have
a weight and influence which could not be
acquired by individual acts or opinions
however intelligently disseminated.
We have endeavored to show our peo-
pie, in homely phrase, how fair and valu-
able was the heritage which kind Provi-
dence had bestowed upon them. We have
shown them how they were ground down
and their substance consumed by the mis-
taken financial policy of the party now in
power. We have shown them how their
brothers elsewhere were organizing them
selves and moving in the right path, and
we have called upon them to do likewise.
But thus far we have met with no response.
What is the mattera Are the people en-
tirely overcome with inertnessl Are they
absolutely so lethargic that they cannot
be aroused. With all the natural advan-
tages possessed by us, do they propose to
live and die in torpidity and supineness
It would seem as if they were emulous OF
the fate of the unworthy steward, who
buried his one talent in the earth, and
that they expect to reap where they have
not sowni
Throughout the length and breadth OF
this land every profession, every trade,
every pursuit Of whatever nature or kind
has its own proper organization, where its
members may meet, and by interchange OF
views, opinions and experiences, prepare
themselves the more intelligently to pro
mote their particular pursuits Our peo-
pie alone seem to be utterly Indifferent
We cannot believe this to be so. 1t must
be that each one is only waiting for some
one else to take the first step; and as no
one seems willing to do this We have con-
cluded to do 80 ourselves and on our own
responsibility. We therefore respectfully
and with diffidence urge the farmers to
meet in their respective election districts
or neighborhoods on some early day-say
Saturday, tho 14M day Of Fe6ruary-and
organize themselves into Farmers Clubs, or
other agricultural associations, from each
of which may hereafter be elected one or
more delegates to a central organization
We earnestly commend this matter to
the serious contemplation Of our people as
. matter for their most grave considera-
ton and prompt action. A few in each
will be sufficient to start
with. Once started, the compromising
benefits will soon become 50 apparent that
each day will add new strength to the
movement and its success will be assured.
We shall be glad to receive suggestions
on this subject from any of our friends
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30
u. q. Discontinued.

~ The second best building in Louis
Vile, KY, is that occupied by the Public
Library. 1t was paid for by three Gift
Concerts, managed by board headed by
Ex.-Gov. Thomas E. Bramlette. The board
is authorized by the Legislature of the
State to give five of these Concerts
The fourth takes place in March next, and
the profits, after distributing 81 100000 to
the ticket-holders, are to be used in per-
fecting the Library, and furnishing the
blind of the State with books in raised
letters. This is rather large thing for Ken
lucky. Gov Bramlette has given three
years to this Library, and he is making it
the best in the country.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

EDemocratic caucuses will be held
tonight and another or Monday night
The first is for the nomination of candi-
date for Governor, and that on Monday
for the nomination of Police Commission
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

HIn accordance with the last wishes
of Napoleon III, to be lain in French soil,
although buried in England, his sarcopha-
gus has been opened and the body remov-
ed. Earth from the gardens Of the Tuille-
ries was then placed in the sarcophagus.
and the coffin again deposited in it with
appropriate ceremonies
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

HWe have received copy ofthe fifth
annual report of the Maryland Institution
for the education of the Deaf and Dumb
We are pleased to learn from it that the
Institution, even with its limited means, is
in fiourishing condition. The Legisla-
ture should be prompt in affording the
aid asked for, to pay off the debt of the
Institution, and finish the buildings as
originally contemplated.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

~The memorialists who have asked
Congress to Investigate the Board of Pub
lie Works at Washington, have organized
a Committee Of Forty, in imitation of the
New York Committee Of Seventy, and pro-
pose to embark upon similar campaign.
That is the way to do it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

~Few People unacquainted with physiol-
ogical chemistry are aware of the quantity of
iron in the blood, but all should know the i'm
portance of keeping up the supply, for debility,
disease and death are sure to follow when the
quantity becomes too much reduced. The Pc
ruvian Syrup "a protoxide of irony supplies this
vital element, and has cured many chronic dis
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

A FULL and general assortment of Garden
n Seed, such as Early Rose Potatoes, Peas,
Beans, Onion Sets, and all kinds of small seed,
for sale cheap by J. THOS. COTTON,
ian 30 Aliens Fresh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30
THE MARKETS.
Baltimore Market, Jan. %. 1877

TOBACCO-For Leaf Tobacco of all descrip-
tions the market this week has been extremely
quiet, the sales comprising only few small
lots Of Maryland and some so hhds, Ohio, but
though there is little doing the market exhibit
its no new features, and it may still be written
firm generally, with holders as a rule indispos-
ed to press sales. The leading buyers are how
ever, not on the market at present. The exports
this week have been 1890 hhdds., viz: 1862
hhds. to Bremen and % hhds. to Liverpool
We still Qnte as follows, viz:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

Are your children subject to the Group? Re-
member it comes like thief in the night. If
you value their lives keep bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup in the house. The dose is small,
and il never fails to effect a cure.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30
LOCAL MATTERS.

Appointment OF County Commissioner.
In Executive session of the Senate on
Wednesday last the nomination of DR.. A.
J. Smoot. as Commissioner ofthis county,
in place of Mr.. Ware, deceased, was con-
tirmed. This appointment will give very
general satisfaction. DR.. Smoot, as men,
Der of the late Board was faithful guar
dian of the public interests.
More COnstabIes Appointed.
On Tuesday last the Board of Commits
sioners appointed the following Consta-
bles, in addition to those publised hereto
fore: VIM. H. Wade for the 1st district
VIM Hicks for the 9Th, and Thomas L..
Harmon for the 7th.
The Board will meet again on the 10th
of February to receive the bonds CT the
Constables appointed.
Judge Brent Recovering.
Judge Brent, we are glad to learn is now
fast recovering from his late illness. 1t
may be several weeks before the Judge
will gain sufficient strength to enable
him to resume his duties on the Bench.
Off the Track.
Last Monday morning the early train of
cars failed to make trip. The locomo-
tive got off the track near Cox's Station,
and was not placed on again until the
afternoon train came down and rendered
assistance.
Recaptured.
The colored boy who made his escape
| from the custody of the keeper of our Jail
one day last week, was recaptured by the
Sheriff and placed in Jail again on Satur-
day. He is charged with stealing bacon
from Mr. w. A. Posey. He has since his
recapture been bailed out and is now at
large. Oh, for the remedy, prescribed in
such cases, by little Delawarer'
Robbery.
On Saturday night last James Mason's
barber shop, in this place, was entered be-
tween and 10 o'clock, while Mason was
absent for q short time, and hand trunk
was stolen therefrom, which, riffed Of its
contents, was afterwards found on the
marsh close by. The trunk contained be-
sides some articles of clothing, so in
money and Sl3 in coupons.
T.. q. Discontinued.
The Postoffice at Marshall Hall, in this
county, has been discontinued.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

Mr.. Stewart, of Baltimore city. offered
an order that message be sent Ia the Sc
nate proposing. with the concurrence of
that body. tn go into joint convention for
the election of Police Commissioners oil
Baltimore city. on Tuesday, February 3,
in this hall. at o'clock. Adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House a
communication from Otis keilholtz and
Others extending an invitation of the AS
sembly to the meeting in behalf OF the
Centennial celebration, ut the Concordia
Opera House, in Baltimore, on the Goth
instant, which was read and the invitation
accepted.
The Joint resolutions Of the Conference
Committee, in regard to the delivery OF
the fancy statue, were passed by yeas and
nays, without amendment.
The House bill to defend the Officers OF
Registration and Judges of Election in
dicted in the United States Courts, being
upon its second reading, Mr.. Duer pro-
posed an amendment, that in all cases
where the parties shall be convicted of the
offenses charged, the Governor shall not
pay the expenses of their defense, nor shall
this Act apply to cases where conviction
of the accused shall result from such in
dictment and trial thereon"
Mr.. Groome opposed the amendment, be
cause he thought the act merely granted
protection to the citizens of our State as a
guarantee for their allegiance, and If the
protection is withdrawn, there can be no
allegiance expected. Our State Election
laws and the constitutional amendments
of the United States Constitution are in sad
conflict with each other, and until we have
the judgment of the highest judicial tribu-
nal to the contrary, shall contend for the
wickedness, cruelty, injustice and uncon-
stitutionality of the amendments, and for
the majesty and supremacy of our election
laws. The act is in vindication of our
State and her laws Similar proceedings
were done years ago, when Pennsylvania
passed its obnoxious Ki,lnap laws, and we
sent our ablest lawyers there to assert the
supremacy and uphold the dignity OF our
own laws. Massachusetts did the same
thing in South Carolina, when the negro
sailor from Boston was arrested in Charles
ton, and l trust the amendment will be re-
jected and the bill passed.
Mr.. johnson moved the bill be made the
order of the day for Friday next, but, at
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30
ws and Calves from $40 to $45.
Alexandria Market, Jan. 20, 1874.

NOTICE.
There will be meeting of the Vestry of Port
Tobacco Parish, at Christ Church, Port Iobac-
CO, on Monday, Feb, I'd, at II o'clock a. m.
Ladies' Meeting.
There will, p.V., be a meeting of the Ladies
Association of Port Tobacco Parish, at Mrs.
Boswell's, on FRIDAY, Feb. 9th, at IL m.
A LII numbers of Gilling Irvine and Gilling
n Lines for sale by
J. THOS. COTTON,
jan 80 Aliens Fresh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30
Cattle Market.

BALTIMORE, January %, 1s74.-Prices TO-
day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Generally rated first quality C9 ST
Medium or good fair quality............4 ( A
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows...3f e.
General average Of the market......... @5
Extreme range Of prices. O. Il
Most of the sales were from.............54 G st
SHEEP.-We quote:
Common to .........................43 g st
Stock Sheep. y q
Lambs .............................0 GU
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. 23.-We note the
following transactions:
Cattle ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ga
Sheep e.
Cows and Calves from $40 to $4a.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

Thomas r. Hollyday, Secretary OF
State, who has been very ill for the past
week with an attack Pneumonia, was near
dying on Wednesday. But strong hopes
are entertained that his robust constitution
NAV serve him we'll now in battling with
the dangerous disease, for although about
sixty three years of age he is a man OF re-
markable vigor and energy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-01-30

Governor Whytc, to-day. through hi:
son, ". HollingswoEth Whyte, acting Sc
cretary OF State during Mr.. Holidays i'll
ness, presented the following commanica
ton To the Senate and House of Delegates
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Thirty.fiith Day's Proceedings.

4
Thirty.ftith Days PROCEEDINGS.
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ,
Sew Orleans. February 20. 1874.
! The House met pursuant to adjournment.
and was called TO order by tho Chief Clerk,
who called MI. Mathews. of Tensas, to the
! chair.
On call Of the roll the following members
answered to their names:
Messrs. Allan, Antoine, Bowman. Bry.
ant, BOyd, BOatner, Butler, Barrow, Carey,
| Cockerham, Carr, Connaughton, Cousin,
| Davidson, D. G. Davis, Decker, Dejoie, De-
wees, Desarzant, Estilette, Elliot, Fontelieu,
Fernandez, Greene, Grant, Guchard, Heff-
ner, Humble, Hubeau, Hill, P. Jones, NJ.
| Jones, johnson, Kenyon, Kern, D. King,
Keys, Lewis, Langles, Lawes, Little, Mar
| win, MOraland, Murrell of Lafourche, Muir
rell Of Madison, Mayo, Marie, Mathews,
| Montalde, Nichols, Norris. Price, Peyton,
| Page, Prescott, Provost, Paris, Raby, Rodri-
CUES, SOuer, Sawyer, Stewart, Sartain.
| Snaer, Simms. Southland, Sutton, Sewell,
! Smart, Trahan, Thomas, Thompson, Will
liams, D. Wilson, j. P. Wilson, Worthy,
Washington, Ward, Young-79.
A quorum present.
Prayer By the Rev. E. Green.
On motion Of Mr.. Hill, Of Ouachita. the
reading of the journal was dispensed with.
On motion the journal of the thirty third
days proceedings was approved.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
Mr.. Carey, of Orleans, presented the peti.
ton Of Walter s. Long, clerk State registrar
of voters. asking for relief, ETC., which was
referred to the Committee on Appropyia,
tons.
Mr.. Mu.rell. Of Lafourche, presented the
petition Of J. A. Robichaux, asking for re-
lief. etc. which was referred to the Com.
mittee on Claims.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
The following gentlemen gave notice that
On some future day they would introduce
the following bills:
By Mr.. Greene, of Jackson:
An act entitled an act to incorporate the
Louisiana Timber Company, and for other
purposes.
An act to incorporate tho Bossier Com
mercial Manufacturing and Improvement
Company, and for other purposes.
An act to create board of inspectors for
wood, coal and timber in the port of New
Orleans, and for other purposes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-21
SENATE,
Thirfy.flfth Days Session.

Dhy'o SCseIOns
SENATE CHAMBER, /
New Orleans, February 10, 1874 s
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment,
and was called to order by Hon. c. c. An
tome, Lieutenant Governor of the State
and President of the Senate.
On call of the roll the following Senators
answered to their names:
Messrs. Anderson, Blackburn, Blunt,
Bovee, Brewster, Burch, Butler, Cage,
Chadbourn, Crawford, Detlege, Glandin,
Harper, Z. +. Herwig, Ingraham, helso,
Pollard, Swazie, Twitchell-1o.
The President announced a quorum pres
ent.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
The reading of the journal Of yesterdays
proceedings was dispensed wita, and the
journal corrected and adopted.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE.
Hous. OF REPRESENTATIVES,
New Orleans, February ~, 1874 J
To the Honorable President and Members OF the
Senate:
/ am directed by the House to inform
your honorable body that the House has
refused to concur in the Senate amendments
to House bill No. 238, and ask that com
mittee be appointed from your honorable
BODY to confer with similar committee on
the part of the House, composed of E. w.
Devices, chairman; D. Hill, V. o. King,
r. F. Grinchard and Charles MontaldO, rel
alive TO the same.
Very respectfully, ETC.,
JOHN w. ROXBOROUGH,
Assistant Clerk.
House RKPRRsBNrATIvKs,l
New Orleans February IS. 1874 :
To the Honorable President and Members of the
Senate:
The House of Representatives has con-
Cured with amendments in Senate bill No.
$50, entitled the Metropolitan Police bill.
Respectfully,
WILLIAM VIGERS,
rL;oS C1.,l
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-30

FOR TAX LECTo

We are authorized to announce Robert
son +. Turner Il candidat' for Tax Collcc-
tor Of Franklin county. Election l>t
Thursday in August, 1874.
Ne are authorized to announce ~. j.
Skldmore Il candidate for Tax Collector
election LIST Thursday In August, 1874,
Ne are authorized to announce b. Y.
poVvnoIJs n candidate for Tax Collector of
FRANKLIN county. Election IN August,
INA,
Wa are authorized to announce W lillian
Prince II candidate for Tax Collector OF
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-30

In our columns will he found the adyer-
tisentnt of Messrs. Goodbar, White d Co e,
wholesale Hats, Caps, Trunks, Ladies'
Trimmed Goods, &C. No. 7G Public Square,
Nashville. This house offers superior in
ducenents to retail dealers, and to us, in
d~iyidually, a special induccmcnt, Nf we
were in the busines8s.) because one Of the
firm is our young friend Mark. II. White,
who lately married one of Our best AMI
most intelligent Winchester girls. Mark
if ever we engage in the retail trade you
may count upon our patronage, and we
will promise never to plead the statute OF
limitation upon you.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-30
An Annual Problem.

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ma ,o ,n,h, =, ,o,obors aro fine
l'lt T,"P'; IN t%c y.,r,d. Thcy are born
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Ii +" ors ,r. Good trlrhErs enough in the
~ nr,,rt, "a teorh ],rorerly the chill
"hoie roWh1Fy 70 Ie"C Ca, i.' =, %ew work.
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81 "A'O '''-nv J"nC'l ~ ,o,cLo,1 nnoumh
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muse Hil.',l'i 'IT I'm ,r"etorrI trltb Of
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10 %]I ''N''- w uI,"7 I, FOO mat
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t'achinE lSa tu>la'7' ~ ~ Ian thriffv
--tor JIc iISl' mani - o'.G"" I No. :, nEf
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count on beng abIe TO 'o"li" Up M
on business ptIhCIP''7' l.o - 49, ,n,
gihIe place, Aa Nu!'So' DUE at" a.
stIG Go,.'.IE & nv cy err p ,r wants, and
| 0ncns Ills school. ii would go hard with
him but he didnot get one or two persons
anoPE MS rg"'' ~ ' fhc MAIN Sody Of
aUco"" VII vii be called y~onnglings, who
know nothing else that wy oHu a., - ~
accordingly, Tor tA6 time O''ns' '""' q
tUT1' "V t."g.,a~ r,ll ef.rch schools and
| Of pnternrisr5 aiming to secomc such
schools, TNi;hor flock tie youth o. 4Hl
better to Do class to De 'aH,ateo, n"L .n'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-30

We take a decided pleasure in calling
es special attention ID the advertisement Of
Miss Lizzie Miller, in our paper this week,
and would suggest that all who want
goods advertised by her make her a call
before purchasing elsewhere. There is
something noble beyond the power of
words to express in this effort of young
women to be se!f-sustaining, and not
afraid OF Labor. GO To see her.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-04-30

SAD ACCIDENT.-Iesterday morning,
Tuesday, Mr.. Tom. Tanning, brother Of
Mr.. W. G.. flaming Of thi5 place, was
cleaning out 4 gun at his home on the
river in this county, and met with an ac-
cidcnt which, probably, before this time
has caused his death. His gun was double
barrclled, one barrel for balls, the other
for shot. The barrel for shot was loaded
and it is supposed that he let the gun slip,
hence the explosion. The whole load OF
shot entered Mr.. Fanning's left breast,
about the nipple, and the courier for DR.,
MurreIl reports unfayorably as to his con-
dition.