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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26
The Martha Washington Tea Party.

The Baltimore Gazette of Tuesday last makes
the following editorial remarks:
The Martha Washington Tea Party at the
Academy of Music last evening was CRAFTY
ing and a grand success. The crush was i'm
mense the characters admirably sustained. and
the entire entertainment thoroughly enJoyabl
1t was glimpse backward into the past-the
simple, dignfed, courtly past. Washington
was there, grave and stately, as of DID, with
Lady Washington receiving and presiding; and
Eleanor Gusts, in d blue brocade and neckla
of garnets, and Mrs. John Adams, in dress OF
painted muslin, manufactured for Marie An
toinette, and Lady Jane Harper, and Lady Ann
Keith and Mrs. Mary Snowden, and many
others, in lustrous satin bridal dress, worn by
fair Colonial ladies century or more ago, or
in rare brocade that had rustled at President
Washington receptions, or still earlier, at
those of Governor Oden when the great fami-
lies of Maryland passed their gayest winters at
the quaint little capital Of the State. And the
young Marquis Lafayette was there, and our
Charles Carroll, and Thomas Jefferson and
Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continen-
tai Congress, aud Abraham Dubois, the friend
of Robert Morris, and the antique heirlooms
coming down to us through four generations,
gave light and brilliancy to the scene. 1t was
charming reproduction of the costumes, and
manners, and gracious courteSieS OF the elder
dav, when General Washington held his Re
publican Court, and Lady Washington presid-
ed over the tea table and dispensed the bever-
age that cheers but not inebrates. Nor was
the entertainment wanting in another charac-
teristic feature-the dance. In the days OF
Washington the popular modern forms OF dane
ing were happily unknown. The country
dance was IN vogue at social gatherings; but
for large assemblies the slow and graceful MN
net de la cour, short-stepping and stately, was
esteemed the propereSt and most becoming !;
and those who witnessed the revival yesterday
of this fine old spanish dance could not but &C
knowledge that it fitted well with the powder
ed wigs, and velvet coats, and knee breeches !;
the antique stomachers and heavy brocades,
and the gracious but somew hat formal man
ners of the days in which were worn these pre-
cious relics of a bygone and, we fear also,
better generation than ours.
1t is pleasant to know that the guests at La
dy Washiugton's Tea Party, with its historical
personages in the costumes they were, and the
vivid conception which we get of the manners,
habits and social customs of the times in which
they lived, are not to pass away from US wholly
and forever. Although they took their leave of
the dignifed yet affable host and hostess last
night with proper genufections and courtseys,
the reception was so enjoyable to all parties
that they were hidden to another this evening.
We are quite sure they will attend, and We feel
equally sure that many Others not of the Court
circle, yet eager to witness its ceremonies, will
be there to see.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26
SCHOOL NOTICE.
THE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSION
Frs will meet in Port Tobacco,
On Tuesday, March 9th, 1875,

TINE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSION
/ ERS will meet in Port Tobacco,
On Tuesday, March 9th, 1875,
for the purpose of passing TEACHERS RE-
PORTS.
The Secretary will be prepared to PAY.
TEACHERS of Colored Schools ON THURS
DAY, llth; Teachers of White Schools on
FRIDAY, 18th.
In accordance with the requirements of the
Bylaws issued by the State Board of Educa-
ton, notice is hereby given, that the regular
QUARTERLY MEETINGS of the Board Of
School Commissioners for Charles County will
be held on the SECOND TUESDAY after the
expiration of each School Term. The School
Terms end as follows: Fall Term December
18th; Winter Term, last day of February;
Spring Term, May 18th. Summer Term, July
3lst.
The attention of Teachers is respectfully call
ed 10 the following, being Sections Sd and 4th
of Article 9Th of Bylaws: ''They shall make
a Term Report to the School Board ION forms
provided for that purpose), and shall fill up
accurately all the blanks, so far as applicable to
each particular school. They shall swedr or
affirm to this Report before Justice of the
Peace or School Commissioner; they shall
have it endorsed by the School Trustees or their
Chairman, and shall deliver it thus sworn to
and endorsed to the nearest School Commits
sioner or to the Secretary, at least three days
before the stated meeting of the Board"
''.Sec 4. No Teacher shall be entitled to re-
ceive payment for services, until the registers
and books are properly filled up, and reports
made and delivered, as required by law"
No Teacher, therefore, whose rapport is not
before the Board on the day of meeting, will
receive pay ment until the next regular meeting.
Each days absence from school, and cause
thereof such as sickness, rain, &C., must be
noted to enable the Board to inquire into the
sufficiency of such cause.
By order of Board,
GEO. NJ. LLOYD, Sec'y.
Feb DC la15
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26

briefest glance at the Constitution will
show that it does not permit of this great
bulwark of free institutions being abolish
ed under such circumstances. The Ian
guage ofthat instrument is. 1.-THE privilege
of the writ of ha6eas corpus shall not be
suspended unless when in cases ofrebellion
or invasion the public safety may require
it." 1t has always been held by our
wisest statesmen, until during the late
civil war, that this clause conferred no
authority on Congress to delegate this
power to the Executive, but that only Con-
gress could act when the contemplated
state of facts existed. 1t was held that
the liberties Of people were too sacred to
be taken away except by the solemn act
Of that depository to whom such power
had been delegated. But passing this
question by and conceding such power OF
a delegate to delegate his delegated power,
it is evident that the condition Of affairs
necessary to authorize the exercise of this
authority does not exist now, nor is it
pretended that it does exist. There is no
rebellion now and NO invasion exists. The
Constitution does not allow its suspension
in case of fanced rebellion or a supposed
invasion, but only when one or the other
actually exists, and only then when 'the
public safety may require" Thus it will
be seen that even if the state of things con-
templated existed, when this writ might be
abolished, it is not safe to place such power
in hands of any one man; but more than
this, that the exercise of this power now is
most clearly unconstitutional. And we
must believe that in asking for it at the
present time Gen. Grant saw in it his only
chance of securing his coveted third term
and the establishment of Casarism. Ger
tainly he could have selected no other
means so certain to ensure that end.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26

He resumes his seat and goes on in the
"even tenor of his way" just as the moon
does when yelped at by little ours.
The number of bills introduced this
session is far in excess of what is usual.
Their name is Legion! What proportion
of them will meet the appreciation of the
majority of the members remains to be
seen An appropriation of $4,000, to
complete the monument to Stephen A.
Douglas, has been passed Thus, till time
shall crumble the marble I'm memeriam,' -
will the name and fame of the little Giant
he transmitted to posterity. Another of
$4,000 has been made to complete the
new State House. which is now assuming
graceful and magnificent proportions, and
gradually tapering up to the point of com
pletion. This latter appropriation. when
added to what has already been used, will
make about three millions
The weather topic l believe is legiti-
mate, and like the motion to adjourn. al
ways in order, and especially convenient
when dearth of fancy prevents the easy
| transition to others of more interest. |
| therefore make mention of the fact, that
we have had a rigorous Winter. For a
month past the zero point has been the
nucleus around which the mercury has
delighted to tarry-sometimes 200 below,
scarcely ever much above. Said a gentle
men to me the other day. "I'm Just tired
of this cold weather." What are you
going to do about it z" said /. He thought
awhile and answered, Buy a different
almanac" We manage to keep ourselves
comfortable, however, with hot fires of
bituminous coal which is abundant and
cheap. Our old county surveyor and coal
mine Inspector. assures me that the coal
underlying Sangamon county alone, at
two cents per bushel, would pay off the war
debt and leave n balance in hand: that
if all was collected and placed upon cars,
twelve tons to a car of thirty five feet, the
train would reach nineteen times around
the world NrnbHe dictu'-but he has the
| figures on it. and his figures won't lie. The
ground has been covered with snow for a
| long time and such sleighing, the oldest
! inhabitants maintain, was never seen be-
fore The bells. The bells. The bells
I'ide Edgar A. Poe. The bellies, The
bellies. The bellies.
''Come 10 the festive board to night
The bellies of beauty will be there:
With coral lips and roseate cheeks,
And very frousy powdered hair.
Quotate only one end of the above verse
it is in part original
Now if could let myself down grace
fully from this little poetic flight, | would
like to say yours truly and stop. I'll say
Whoa, Pegasus, Whoa, with shout.
All. his feet touch :he earth. I'll step
down and out N.BH
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26

Real Admiral Charles H. Bell, United States
Navy, died of pneumonia Friday morning, at
his residence in New Brunswick, New Jersey,
aged seventy-seven years.
In a suit brought by certain bondholders
against the First National Bank of Brattleboro
for recovery of bonds deposited in said bank for
safekeeping, which were stolen four years ago,
the Supreme Court of Vermont holds that the
stock holders could not be responsible for the
loss
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26

HThe monster job of the session, the
Southern Pacific Railroad bill, was over
whelmingly defeated in the House on the
22d. An immense lobby has been at work
for the project ever since Congress met,
but the scheme was buried 30 deep that it
will not be heard of again in this Congress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26
THE MARKETS.
baltimore Market. Feb. %. 1876.

Rio brands Extra......... 6 so O. 600
Patapsco Family .......... 90 G 90
- Extra ............ SO (9 0 90
WHEAT.-The market is dull but steady at
about former prices. Receipts very light on
ly about 4, 500 bushels. The only sales re-
ported were 800 bushels Pennsylvania red at ll9
cents; 400 bushels Western do. at 1l73 cents;
400 bushels Western amber, on track, at llS
cents.
CORN-The market was comparatively &C.
tive and much stronger to-day, especially for
Western, which was fully 2 cents better than
on Saturday. The sales were as follows
SOuthern-20O bushels white at 78(180 cents;
yellow, {, 90 bushels at 78@79 cents, chiefly
at the outside price.
OATS.-The market is strong and active
Offerings 5, $50 bushels, most of which were
sold as follows $500 bushels do. at 81 cents;
l.4O0 bushels do. 68 cents; 600 bushels South
ern at 60 cents, and $50 do. at 70 cents.
RYE--Is steady. Sales $50 bushels at l02
cents and 400 bushels at private terms.
TOBACCO.-There is some little movement
in Maryland Leaf, most of the lots coming for
ward being taken up on arrival at steady prices,
but in other descriptions there is little doing,
the only sale of Ohio reported being one Of 80
hhds. scraps 81 cts. Receipts continue light of
all varieties, the inspections this week being
only l34 hhds., and the stock in the ware
houses to-day is II, 1873 hhds. The steamer
Caspian, which cleared day or two since,
took out 25 hhds. to Halifax and hhds. to
Liverpool, but these the only exports we
have to note. Prices are unchanged generally,
and we quote as follows: viz:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26
MARRIED.

On the Sd instant, at the residence of the
brides parents, in Pscataway district, by the
Rev. JAMES DORSEY, Mr.. PHILIP B. LEDER-
Err and Miss ANNA E. JONES, both of Prince
Georges county.
In Washington, Wednesday, Feb. Sd,
RICHARD PEACH, Esq, Of Prince Georges
county, and Miss FANNIE HUME, Of WASH
lngton
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26
SALE of LIVE STOCK, &C.,
AT
COX STATION. *

/ )" ILL VI Le "A IMAM =oAl1LxN "A
/ COX STATION,
On Wednesday, March 10th,
next, Z"
if fair, if not, the next fair day. the following
property:
l Gray Mare, in foal,
Gray Horse.
! match, Gray Fillya
Several Work Horses and Colts,
l pair Mules and an odd Mule
l yoke of Oxen.
l Cow, and Cow and Calf,
A lot Of Fat Cattle.
A lot of Hogs. -.
About 500 lbs of Pork.
Corn and Provender.
Household Furniture,
Farming Utensils.
G>S Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
TERMS OF SALE.-For all sums over $40
a credit of four months, with approved securi-
ty, except for Fat Cattle and Cows and Calves,
for which cash will be required.
SAMUEL COX
Feb. 26, ls75-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26
DIED.

In Brandywine district, Prince Georges
county, on Sunday night last, Mr.. EDMOND
Rocket, in the s3d year Of his age.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26

Service may be expected in Port Tobacco
Parish as follows, commencing ii O'Clock a. m.:,
Feb &c, 18th day of Lent, Port Tobacco.
Feb %, Sd Sunday in Lent Piney.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-02-26

TrkspAY.-Mr. Spencer tRcp., OF Ala pre-
sented petition PRAYING that Congress would
authorize the President to suspend the writ OF
hdbeas corpus, inasmuch as there existed a sys-
tenn of involuntary servitude for citizens OF
African descent in that State. The Posioftice
appropriation bill was then taken up and mas
much as the Judiciary Committee reported that
the Government was no longer bound TO pay
subsidy TO the Pacific Mail Company, the Sem
ate refused to strike out the section repeating
the subsidy by a vote of 81 TO II. So good
bye Subsidy The bill was then passed. The
Army appropriation bill WAS then taken up
and passed without material amendment, when
the Senate adjourned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-11-27

Elecnons.

The recommendation of his Excel
lency, Governor Thayer. on the sub
ject OF Biennial Elections, ought not
to pass unheeded. Already one half
Of the session is spent, and the other
half has been entered upon and will
swiftly glide by. II uothinG shall be
done towards changing the present
law, there will be an election for
county and precinct officers on the
first Tuesday of September 1876; and
on the Tuesday succeeding the first
Monday in November 1876 there win
have to be an election for Delegate in
Congress. Two elections throughout
the Territory within sixty days of
each other will be toe much CT a good
thing.
Congress in 1872 in order to establish
uniformity in the time of electing
members of the House Of Represen-
tatives enacted that THE Tuesday
next after the first Monday in nOvem-
Der in the year 1876 is established as
the day, in each of the States and
Territories of the United States, for
the election of Representatives and
Delegates in the Forty-ffth Congress ;
and the Tuesday next after the first
Monday in Novemberin every second
year thereafter, is established as the
day for the election, in each OF said
States and Territories, of Representa-
tives and Delegates to the Congress
commencing on the Fourth day of
March thereafter. (Revised Statutes
u. S. Sec. %
The mem ber5 of the Legislature
will be elected in September 1877;
and thus, there will have been three
elections held with all the attendant
strife, excitement and expense, when
one will answer. 1t does not require
argument to prove that this state of
affairs is not the best hat can be de-
vised. 1t is self evident that some
change is necessary In the existing
law regarding the time when cleo
tiOns shall be held in this Territory.
Over the time when the Delegate
shall be elected the legislature has no
control; that is fixed by "A general law
of Congress. 1t remains for the Leg
islature to say whether county Offices
and members of the Legislature shall
be elected on the Tuesday next after
the first Monday in November in
1876, or not.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-11-27
What Can be Done.
Communication from the President OF tn
Miners Union.
Rock SPRINGS, Nov. 22d, =

EDITOR CHEYENNE LEADER.
l havelong felt the necessity of ex-
pressing myself through the press,
but have realized my inability (;
however as you have given my first
letter a place in your columns, j will,
with your permission, try again.
/ wish to correct the disposition on
the part Of working men to take ex-
treme measures when difficulties
occur between employer and en-
ployes. The latter, being the weak
est of thetwo powers, generally, when
they get into trouble, and without
studying the nature or cause of their
difficulties, resolve hastily not to sub
nit to what they believe are impo-
sitions and infringements of their
rights, on the part of their employer.
Suddenly, like the thunder storm of
a hot summers day, the employer is
notified that no more work will be
done until satisfaction is rendered.
The officers of workingmen'5 organi-
cations are always looked upon as the
instigators of all these troubles; but
this is seldom the case. Most gen.
orally the ignorant, who never read
newspaper or book, who spend their
time in saloons and other places of
immortality and vice, are at the bot
tom of all our troubles. On the other
hand, if others, who have the work
ingmen's true interest at heart, wish
to employ means calculated to cure
their difficulties, they are met with
the cry ''you have been bought up by
the Company." This is unpleasant
music for those to hear who are doing
the best for all concerned.
There is a remedy, but when will
our people take hold of it? This
remedy is education and improve
ment in morals. 1 claim until there
is a removal of all immoral practices
which influence the minds of old and
young, the british and ignorant will
retain the ascendency in the manage
ment OF our affairs. l would say TO
workingmen, especially to miners !:
live to know your duty to yourselves
and your families, to your country
and to your God ; then we shall have
less trouble. s. X.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-11-27

-Messrs. Tisdale & CooPey, of
Evanston, have leased Col. Murrin's
Billiard Parlor,O on Seventeenth street,
and will open the same to the public
to-day. Mr.. Tisdale is we'll known
in THIS community as member of the
House of Representatives two years
ago, and Mr.. COopey is an old WyO-
ming pioneer, who has lived in
Sweetwater and Uinta counties, in
this Territory, for many years. We
bespeak for the new firm a liberal
patronage of the Knights of the cue
and ball. nl-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-11-27
The city Council.

The City Council met last evening,
with President Whipple in the Chair,
and a quArum present.
The finance committee, having un-
der consideration the report OF ex City
Marshal Devoe, were granted another
week to report. "It
Mr.. Posey S. Wilson, stated to the
Council that the City Treasurer had
in his hands a balance due him on
account Of stock nthe city fire engine,
Of $3.50. The subject was referred to
the finance committee, as were a num-
Der of bills, which were presented a
1.-THE bill of HANNA & Murphy for
coal, &c, SD. "a, referred to the nance
cOmmitte last week, was allowed, and
q warrant ordered issued for payment.
The Marshal was ordered to extend
the license issued in favor of Nc
Laughlin, former proprietor of the
Denver Beer Hall, to G. II. Sneider,
present occupant.
Also, the license in favor OF A.
HufIsmith. former proprietor of Seven
tesnth street bowling alley, to Fred.
Wenger, present occupant.
Adjourned for one week.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-11-27
District Court Proceedings.

AT abe District Court yesterday. the
case of the territory versus John Lor-
raine, charged with an assault upon
Jules Ecoffee, with an attempt to kill,
on the 4th of last September, occupied
the day. County Attorney Corlett and
Thomas Street, appeared for the people,
and Judges Miller and Isaac Baggs for
the defense. Several witnesses were
examined, and the case is of more than
ordinary interest. Over the quest n
whether the wounds inflicted upon
Mr.. EcofTee, could have been produced
by kicks, or blows from the fist, con-
siderable time was spent. DR.. Hogg
testified that all the wounds might
have been caused by the vigorous use
of NATURES weapons.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-11-27
DR.. Barnes Spirit. Tests at the Inter.
Ocean Hotel, Last Thursday Evening.

- bhA 81 ~ 80 Ahh1A
Ocean Hotel, Last Thursday Evening.
DIR. Barnes of DO the celebra-
ted spiritual medium, who recently
arrived here, invited "A numberofl adies
and gentlemen, on ksgiving
night, to witness his spirit tests, in the
parlors of the Inter-O Ocean.
He stated that he was influenced by
spirits in answering mental questions
relative to departed friends, business,
&C., and for the better explanation of
the name of asking questions, an
extract froman Omaha Herald, contain =
ing an account of one of his meetings,
was read. Bind
Questionable my mother and father
are present, lead me TO shake hunds
with Mr.. WILSON," was asked by Mr..
Rice. clerk at the Inter-OceaD.
DR.. Barnes took him by the hand,
and closing his Eyes as in a mesmeric
state, soon gave u eonvulsive witch
and Immediately led Mr.. Rice to a
Misunderstanding with Mr.. Wilson.
MIR. f. NJ. Allen, Mr.. Ford,
Mr.. George Wilson and Judge Kuy-
kendall, and others, asked similar
questions, which, in cases requiring
simple answers, were handled by the
Doctor successfully, but those redui-
ring complicated answers, were several
times given up. He claims hat under
right circumstances, his spirit tests are
successful nine times out of ten. But
during the first meeting with strangers
his success is not so great, as when
either in private meeting, or by better
acquaintance he comes into fuller rap
port with their guardian spirits.
His power is unlike mind reading,
in that he claims to be Influenced by
spirits, to answer questions, only in the
hand-his brain not being affected,
hence he leads another to touch a per-
son, or thing, whereas, if his mind
were influenced in answer to a mental
question, he would direct, not led. the
interrogation to touch a person or any
thing, &c.
Three hands of spirits hover around
him, according as he lectures on re-
Iigion, politics or medicine.
He displayed a chartinillustration of
the inauguration, in America, on the
advent of 1876, of a new form of gov
eminent, which he has predicted for
the last twenty years.
The Doctor viii be in town several
days at the Inter-Ocean.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-11-27

sLA young man arrived here Thurs
day from Kansas City, and owing to
his great misfortune in being obliged
to stump about on his knees, has been
an object of pity. He says that his
fee: were crushed to pieces in a coal
mine at Fort Scott, Kansas, about
seventeen months ago. His case seems
one entitled to sympathy and aid, and
we are glad to learn from him that the
County Commissioners, secured a pas
sage ticket for him to San Francisco,
whittier he went to friends, on yester-
days efnigrant train