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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

Mr.. Willard, of Vermont, (who is opposed
to all swindles.) the bill was laid on the
table. Afterwards the bill to incorporate
the Louise House of Washington City was
This House is magnificent charity estab-
lished by the venerable w. w. Corcoran
of Washington, for ladies in reduced cir
cumstances and named by him after his
only daughter, the late Mrs. Eustis When
this same bill was presented to Congress a
year or two ago, an effort was made by
some of the Radicals to tack on to it an
amendment prohibiting the making of
any distinction on account of race or col
or. Its friends refusing to accept any
such amendment, it failed to pass. On its
presentation this time, Gen. Butler, doubt
less recalling his former luminosity, plac-
eel his opposition on the very feasible
ground that the property of the corpora
ton was exempt from taxation. But the
bill was finally passed. We are glad OF
this, though we are 10y no means satisfied
that this exemption business ought not to
be stopped with rou I'd turn.
On Tuesday, after an explanation of Mr..
Storm, of Pennsylvania, in regard to his
connection with the Pacific Steamship sub
sidy, Mr.. Wetmore, another refractory
witness in the same case, was brought to
ho ha 6 he 70,
swer, was committed Mr. Whitelaw Reid,
editor of the New York Tribune, having
been summoned to Washington to give his
testimony before the committee in connec-
ton with this same matter, and having been
arrested at the instance of Boss" Shep-
herd, for criminal libel published in the
Tribune and compelled to give bail, Mr..
E. r. Hoar. of Massachusetts,, offered re
solution that committee be appointed
to inquire whether the privileges of the
House had been violated by his arrest,
when he was in the District of Columbia
in obedience to a subpPa Of the House.
After debate, the motion was adopted and
the committee appointed. Gen. Butler, OF
course, was found in the lead in opposition
to the resolution of Mr.. Hoar. And vet
we recollect when some years since Butler.
in passing through Baltimore, had process
in civil suit served on him. at the in
stance Of Kimberly Bros, he was very in
dignant, and pleaded his congressional
privilege, and he and Mr.. Caleb Gushing,
now Minister to Spain, made most ella
borate argument in the Circuit Court TO
maintain their position. But, we believe,
before the question was decided, by some
mysterious influence the Kimberlys con
cluded to withdraw their suit SO much
for Beniamin's consistency
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

terfuge, which is abundantly exposed by
the fact that he had sent Sheridan there
two days before with unlimited powers to
act as he thought proper. When General
Grant says that Sheridan's blood-thirsty
proposition to declare the people ban
dit" and treat them as outlaws, was only
Objectionable because of its illegality, we
say again that his message is disgracefu
in every aspect in which it can be viewed
The history of the world does not present
a similar instance of an indictment and
conviction of a whole people without tri'
al. As to the falsehoods of this most ex.
traordinary document, they are abundant
ly proven by the unanimous report of the
congressional committee, composed of two
Republicans and one Democrat. This
committee, who happened to be present
on the spot, contradict fatty and almost
seriatim every assertion made by the Pres
ident. The people of Louisiana slandered
by the President Of this great Republic
have found their vindication in the hon
esty, patriotism and integrity of their owl
conduct, as brought to light by the report
of this committee. They may safely trust
to the verdict of the country to which they
have not appealed in vain.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Baltimore and Potomae Railroad.

A special meeting of the directors of the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad was held in
Baltimore, last week: Gov Oden Bowie. the
President OF the road, in the chair, and Mr.. J.
Grove acting as Secretary. There were also
present on the part of the directors Messrs j.
n. DuBarry, Is. f. Newcomer, VIM. T. Walters
George Small, DR.. Eli j Henkle and Col. Sam'l
COX The meeting WAS called for the purpose
OF acting upon the designations of two officers
of the road wh3 were transferred to her diyi-
slons OF the Pennsy lvania Central and of cleo
ting the successors. The resignation of Mr..
Il. l.. DulSarry, Superintendent Of the Baltimore
ana Potomac, was read and accepted and Mr.
Geo. G. Wilkins, Superintendent of the Balti-
more division of the Northern Central was
elected to fill the vacancy. While acting in
this latter capacity Mr.. Wilkins will not resign
his position on the Northern Central. Mr.. E.
l.. DuBarry will take charge of the Frederick
and Pennsylvania Line Road. running from
York. Pa. to Frederick, Nd, and hich, it is
understood, has been leased by the Pennsvlva-
MIA Central asa valuable adjunct. Mr.. DuBarry
was appointed to the office Of Superintendent
OF TINS line at meeting Of the directors of the
Pennsylvania Central, held in Philadelphia
some weeks since.
The resignation of Gen. j. n DuBarry, the
Vice President of the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad, was then laid before the meeting, the
reason for Gen. DuBarry's action being that he
had been appointed TO take the entire charge
OF the Southern bureau of the Pennsylvania
Central his office to be located at Philadelphia
This resignation was also accepted, and Mr..
A. J. Cassatt Third Vice President and Cen
eral Manager of the Pennsylvania Central and
Vice President of the Northern Central, was
elected as Vice President of the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad to fl the vacancy created
To-. Goa. DaBsrr; s resignation. =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Mr.. JOhnson's Late Address

That sterling conservative Massachusetts,
journal, the Boston Post, thus refers TO the ad-
dress of Hon. Reverdy johnson at the Baltimore
mass meeting, upon the same day that the in
dignation meeting took place at Fcueuil Hall,
in reference to military interference in Louis
lana:
The address WAS worthy Of one Of the most
emineutly patriotic citizens Of the country. -
The attitude Of this venerable aud profound
jurist has been. as all know. singularly mild
and bipartisan in regard TO Louisiana matters
He has reviewed the situation there. even n
recently as last September, in a calm aud Judi
cial temper. aud given the President the bene-
fl Of all the constitutional and legal points,
even Of technical construction, that were in his
favor. His condemnation At the recent meet
ing OF the policy pursued by the administration
and Gen. Sheridan had all the more force.
therefore, because il came from n conviction
unohscured by a single doubt, and inspired by
au iniuitive recognition of a gross violation
upon the revered principles OF constitutional
liberty. Thus Johnson, O'COnor and ENarts
have spoken aud all in condemnation of this
inhuman Louisiana policy
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

~ The Herald says: at is our opinion
that since President Grants recent apologize
and disclaiming message public liberty is in no
great danger from military interference with
legislative bodies"
We cannot assent to this Public liberty
will be in danger in this county SO long as the
law permits a President, on his own apprecia-
ton of the exigency, to command the army to
enter into State in time of peace, and, unre-
strained by judicial authority, arrest citizens.
Under subsisting statutes the President can thus
command whenever he pleases, and when he,
under the forms of law, commands soldiers,
they must obey. In the hands of very prudent
and cautious President such a power might
possibly be vested without danger to public
liberty but, general rule, it is unsafe to in
trust it 20 any President: and especially when,
as in New Orleans, no one will be responsible
for its exercise. y. Horld
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
The sheriff OF yirksburg Elected from
ONCE by Federal Soldiers.

VICKsBURG, Jan ls.-Msjor George + Head
with squad of Federal troops with fixed bay
onets. acting, it is said under orders from Gen
Emory, to-day entered the Sheriff Office here
and forcibly elected Sheriff A. J. Flanagan
who was in possession by virtue Of the recent
election, about the validity OF which there i:
constitutional question. His right TO TIE OF
fee has not however, been questioned by any
legal proceedings. The military appear &c
have acted upon army orders alone. Major
Head reported his action to Chancellor Hill
who was holding court in an adjacent room, by
whom the action Of the military was counten-
dnced and seemingly approved.
Sheriff Flanagan also reported the facts 10
Chancellor Hill, and appealed TO the Court to
protect him in the discharge of his duties
which request was refused
The Chancellor appointed VIM. \. McGhes
Sheriff pro tenn, and he WAS placed in posses
sion of the Office by the military. McGhcc
twhtel is a Republican, and was deputy under
Sheriff Crosby. Chancellor Hill upon opening
court two weeks ago. adjourned it until to-day
in order TO determine what course he would
take in reference to the Sherifialty. Member:
of the bar present protested against the court
allowing and apparently approving OF the mill
tary interference with its officers, Il violation
Of all law and the destruction of civil govern.
mept
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
THE MARKETS
Baltimore Market. Jan. 10.

WHEAT.-The market is very dull and hea-
Wy for all descriptions. Quotations are as fol-
lows: Maryland red ll0@ll2 cents; do. am.
Der 127M}l30 cents do. white 110G0125 cehts.
CORN.-The market is dull and heavy. Re-
ceipts % Sl2 bushels. of which 5,2l2 bushels
were Southern. The sales were as follows:
700 bushels Southern white at IS cents 5, 700
bushels prime do. afloat at 80 cents; |, 200
bushels yellow, on track, at 79@8l cents; a.
900 bushels do. ahoat at so cents.
OATS The market is frmer. Receipts L.
600 bushels. Sales $500 bushels, including
700 bushels bright Pennsylvania at &C cents.
on track; 500 bushels Western mixed at 81 cts,
and 800 bushels Pennsylvania at Sc cents.
RYE.-Market very quiet. Receipts 400
bushels. Sales 400 bushels prime Pennsylva-
MIA at 1O3@lO5 cents.
TOBACCO.-Receipts continue light of Leaf
of all descriptions, the inspections this week
being only 200 hhds., but the market is quiet
all round though firm in tone. holders as a rule
being indsposed to sell except at full current
rates. Prices for al Id csriptionsare, however,
above the views Of exporters, and there is con-
sequently little selling The large destruction
of Tobacco by fire last week seems to have had
little effect upon the market, and there is no
quotable change to note in prices. The ex
ports this week from this port are 388 hhds.,
/ 67c ses to Bremen, % hhds. to Liverpool, and
IL hhds. to the West Indies, total 4S8 hhds.
] 81 cases. Stock now ~ the warehouses about
/ II 900 hhds. We quote again as follows,
viz !:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Election OF u, s, Senators

On Wednesday the Massachusetts, Leg
islature elected Mr.. Dawes, Republican
to the United States Senate; New York
elected Francis Herman, Democrat; Della
reelected Thomas F. Bayard, Democrat
Indiana elected Joseph f. Mcdonald
Democrat; Pennsylvania elected VIM. A
Wallace, Democrat, and Missouri, Genera
F. N Cockrell, Democrat. The ballots ii
the Tennessee Legislature were indecisive
Ex-President Johnson received thirty ON.
votes on the seventh ballot, fifty being
necessary to a choice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

Another prominent Republican journal raises
its protest against the administration s conduct
of the Louisiana business. The Boston Adrer-
iser which at first was inclined to take the
Kellogg side of the case, now says the breaking
up of the Legislature by federal troops was an
act of high-handed tyranny, and adds: ''For
years the great State of Louisiana, whose peo-
pie have as good right to be left alone to man
age their own affairs as the people of Massa-
chusetts, has been ruled not by its own citizens,
but by two carpet-baggcrs, holding federal Of
fee, and having the adroitness to enlist all the
power of the government upon their side IN
the inevitable confusion which they provoked
Under such a state of things it is not becoming
to be silent. This is the time when the voice
of the Republican States should be heard"
A Spanish squadron has arrived at Zarauz,
and is making preparations for vigorous action
to compel the Carists to indemnity Germany
for the Gustav outrage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Destructive Fire i'm Baltimore.

The fve-storv iron building of the CONSOLE
dated ReaEState and Fire Insurance Company
corner Of German and South streets, Baltimore
took fire on Friday night, shortly after nine
O'Clock, and the two upper stories occupied by
John Y. Slater, job printer, and Ryan Il Rick
ers' type foundcry were completely burned out
Damage to building, ten thousand dollars
Insured in the ROYAL Canadian of Montreal
and Baltimore ten thousand each. Slater S
stock is insured for from twelve to fifteen thou
sand dollars, mostly in out-ot-town companies
which will probably cover his loss. The base
meut and first and second stories of the build
ing occupied by S. A. lamhleton < Co., Bank
ers, st. Nicholas Fire Insurance Co, New York
French Insurance Co., Paris. Amazon. Gin
cinnati. Brooklyn Life. Phoenix Mutual of
Brooklyn. Royal Canadian, Montreal, Com
mercial Union. of London. Navassa Phosphate
Co, and Georges Creek Mining Co., as Offices
were all flooded and damaged by water. The
books in the offices of most of the companies are
said TO be saved
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Alexandria Mark ct, Jan. 90, 1875.
M ARRIED.

At Christ Church, Port Tobacco, on We'd
nesday, the Goth If January, 1875. by Rev.
Dr. LEVIN, Mr.. WRIT HARRISON. of Char
lotte Hall, ST. Mary's county, and Miss NJ. A.
HARRIS, daughter of the late THOMAS HARRIS,
Esq, of Pononkey, Charles county.
Beacon please copy.
At Bryantown Church, on Tuesday, the 10th
instant. by Rev. Father VoLTz, Mr.. PROSPUS
GIBBONS and Miss CLOTILDA FRANKLIN
all of this county.
On Thursday. 2lst instant, at the residence
of the brides father, (Mr. VIM. II. CLAGETT,)
bY the Rev. DR.. LEVIN, Mr.. ALEXANDER
MARBURY BRYAN and Miss ELLA HAN
son CLAGETT-all of this county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

The following advertisement appears in the
Vallejo (Cal. Independent of the 18th ult. 81
want IA wife am small farmer, living with
in seven miles of Vallejo, and to relieve my
loneliness | want a wife. She must be a per-
son of good domestic habits able to mend my
clothes, cook my meals, and milk cows
Money no object. She must be well recon-
mended by responsible parties and rs slight
guarantee that the lady is what they guarantee
her to be- shall require the parties to deposit
in my hands 81, 500. only want this money
as kind of security, and not for its worth
After the money is deposited in my hands. and
Immediately before am married, will assign
my farm over to the lady. Address, at once,
b. W., Vallejo Post Office
Several hundred thousand persons are suffer
ing by the famine in Asia Minor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

We are glad to see that this gentleman was
one of the signers to the call for the great Mass
Meeting, held in Baltimore last week, to pro-
test against the recent outrageous conduct OF
Sheridan in Louisiana The Prince Georgian
SAYS: ':By this action in the matter Col. Suit
has arrayed himself with those honorable Re
publcans, Evarts, Bryant, Schurz &c, as the
foe of Unconstitutional usurpatons; above party
prejudices, and manifested an appreciation OF
the sentiments of his constituents which they
will ever be as proud to acknowledge rs we
shall he to chronicle
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

HThe President sent Special Message
to Congress Wednesday in reference to his
recommendation for the armament of the
coast defenses In connection with Tho
Virginius controversy this Message i:
made text for sensational rumors about
war with Spain, but so far there seems t.
be no just basis for warlike conclusions.
Baltimore Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Loss by Fire.

The Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of
Montgomery county in its late report says the
losses by that company for the past year amount
to Sl5,4Ol 20. The Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Carroll county. lost only $500
during the same period. Both companies are
well managed, and their Directors are well
known for integrity. The largest number of
fires, and amounts paid for losses by the first
named company were sustained by citizens of
Montgomery county In Prince Georges
county not single fire occurred among the
many houses insured in the Montgomery
Mutual. That company, at one time lost con-
fdence in the caution of our people, and de-
clined to insure property here. We hope, by
this time, it has been fairly demonstrated that
VIC were wrongfullv Judged Mart. Gaeate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

Mr. and Mrs. Sartoris sailed in the steamship
Republic, from Liverpool, Thursday, the l4th
instant, for New York. The President and
Mrs Grant will meet them on their arrival in
New York. 1t is probable that Mr.. and Mrs.
Sartoris will spend the winter in Washington
and return to Europe in the spring.
Gov. Kellogg and bis adherents in Louisiana
are engaged in preparing evidence for the new
Congressional Committee.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
Divine Service.

Service may be expected in Port Tobacco
Parish as follows, commencing ii O'Clock a. M:
Jan. "a, Septuagesima Port Tobacco.
Jan. 81, Sexasesima, Piney.
Feb. I, Quinquagesima, Port Tobacco.
Feb. IA, lst Sunday in Lent, Piney.
Feb. 81, I'd Sunday in Lent, Port Tobacco.
Feb. %, Sd Sunday in Lent, Piney.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

4 THRILLING CLIMAx.--The Senate debate on
Mr.. Schurz Louisiana resolution was continu-
ed by Mr. Howe, who spoke over two hours
He declared bis unfaltering devotion to the Re
publican party. Having likened it to ship
in a stormy sea- heSaid: LET those who wish
go ashore but for my part shall continue the
voyage. If the ship goes down | shall go down
with it, whether on the deck or in the hole is
for the people of Wisconsin to say. But when
the ship is raised, as it individually will be
when or how ! connot predict the Great Tn
derwriter will attend 10 that-there will be
found still floating at the peak flag on which
will be emhaZoned-' Here the Senator
tried 10 quote from the Declaration of Indepen-
dence but finding his memory treacherous he
appealed to Mr.. Conkling to help him out, and
then observed, But am so tired cannot re-
member the Declaration of Independence, and
think il time To stop and with this remark
he sat down. Boston ldrertiser
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22
NOTICE.

THE NEWLY APPOINTED SCHOOL COM
| MISSIONERS for Charles County will
meet in Port Tobacco on TUESDAY NEXT,
the 26th instant, for the purpose of organiza-
ton. By order of the Board,
GEO. NJ. LLOYD, Sec'y.
JAN o. 1875 1t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

- The Capital of the nth inst, says
The Bar Association of the District, at
their last election. chose the following Off
GERS: President. Richard +. Merrick: Vice
Presidents. +. J. Durant, II. X. Elliott
Treasurer, William F. Mattingly, and Sec
Rotary, John F. Hanna. Without intend
ing tn make invidious comparisons, the
choice of Mr.. Merrick to the presidency OF
the association is just tribute to his long
services and high standing at the bar. and
to the position he occupies in his profes-
SION
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

\ letter 20 the London Times describes how
4 hoy who had broken through the ice while
skating had been rescued by the aid of a piece
OF Irvine. and the writer says that many fttai
accidens might tie prevented if every skater
carried in his pocket piece of stout string
about four yards long and provided with small
cross pieces of God AT each end. Such an APP
paratus can be carried without Inconvenience
and has the important advantage OF being i'm
mediately applicable.
VIM NJ. Tweed is now subjected in the New
York prison 10 the same prison rigorS visited
upon his fellow prisoners, and it is predicted
that he cannot live long under it. OF course
if sick he will be sent to the hospital, as are
Others To add TO his troubles, Mrs. Tweed
met with an accident a few DAYS since 10y the
explosion OF percussion cap with an old pistol
in the hands Of her son, by which she lost one
of her eyes.
| The London Times utters gloomy apprehen-
sions of impending troubles in Europe. All!
Germany, it says. is nrniing, as are also the
nciu hboring nations and the rest of the world
will follow the example. The DIRE ms OF peace
which have been INDUCED in, it thinks have
fled away and it adds that Germany cannot
put into the field new army, and must now
rely upon her navy.
After a severe wrestle with the dictionary,
the Louisville Courier-,jouraai rises to say -
I'VE should like to characterize in fit terms
the conduct of Grant and his clique toward the
people of Louisiana, but IA mere attempt to do
so beggars the language and drives it shirt
less, shiverng pauper to the poor-house"
The deadlock in the Florida Legislature has
been happily broken by coalition of the liberal
elements OF both parties in the Senate. A
similar compromise might give the State d
t.,l>1 tl,n tod
Senate, which, otherwise: it is not likely to
have.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-01-22

King Alfonso entcrta ined his Ministers and
the Diplomatic Corps al dinner on Friday even
ing last. He has 10y royal decree reduced the
punishment of certain criminal oifenSeS. Gen.
Primo DE Rivera will bear him company when
he visits he northern army. The German fleet
in the Bay of Biscay has been still further
strengthened. aud hundred men have been
landed At Seardnz, who occupied the place after
4 brief conflict with the Carists. The King, it
is said, will take command OF the Army of the
North in person, and strong efforts will be
made TO relieve Pampeiuna Alfonso says that
though giving the Catholic clergy support and
respect be desires 10 firmly maintain religious
liberty is il exists in most civilized countries
Later accounts state that the Carists Stoutly
deny that any troops have been landed by the
Germans.
The first meeting of the newly elected Board
Of Directors OF the Baltimore City Passenger
Railway Company was held on Saturday for
the purpose OF organization. Mr.. Enoch Pratt
was called to the chair, and Mr. r. :. Smith
acted as Secretary. Before the election for
President of the Company began. Ex-Governor
Bowie abSented himself from the room, after
" Inch the election took place by ballot and en-
Governor Bowie was reelected. MIR. K. S.
Smith WAS reelected Secretary of the Company
The matter of salaries then considered, but
Is no conclusion was arrived at, the subject
WAS postponed unit! the monthly meeting i'll
February. The meeting then adjourned to the
first " edncSday in February.