Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-02-04
ST. MARY'S BEACON
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THURSDAY MORNING. February 9Th, 1875.

NEWS AND OTHER NoTIxas-We
give place in our present issue to seve.
ral interesting papers having reference
to the proposed Naval Coaling Station
in this county, its connection with, and
its effects upon, the Southern Maryland
Railroad, and the feasibility of estab-
fishing a great railroad depot on the
waters of the St. Mary's river. The in.
itial publication, which will be found on
our first page, is the statement Of the
Committee appointed by the Secretary
Of the Navy to make examination of the
river and to report as to its adaptable
ty for the purpose named The second
is the full text Of the BILL lately intro
duced in the House of Representatives
by Mr.. Archer. of this State, which pro-
poses that the United States shall guar.
antee the bonds of the Southern Mary.
land Railroad to the extent of $4,000
per mile, said bonds to run for thirty
years, bearing interest ut five per cent,
payable semi-annually in gold, the CON-
pany to secure the Government by a
deed of trust upon all its property; and
the charges for the transportation of
troops, coal, &c, for the Government
and for the carrying the mails to be
collected by the Secretary to pay the
coupons and create sinking fund for
the final liquidation of the bonds. The
third and last paper is in the form of a
letter, addressed by Mr.. Vernon, Cam
ada gentleman, to Col. Smoot on the
subject of st. Mary's as an outlet for
grain from the West, and coal from
Maryland and Pennsylvania" ETC., etc.
The government and railroad move
ments, now being developed in regard
TO our county, the facts elected by the
publications in question, are matters of
highest interest to our people and will
explain and excuse the space we have
felt ourselves called upon to devote to
item.
The endeavors to make the coming
Concert and Charades, which have been
announced to take place at the Court
House, Leonardtown, on Friday even
ing, the 9Th instant, a success, continue
unabated. AS is known, the proceeds
are to be applied to assist in the cree
ton Of the projected Town Hall in our
village. We feel justified in stating,
that the new entertainment will fully
equal the last in attractivcness, and than
this, we know of no higher compliment
We can pay it. With the gifts and ac-
compl;shments of the performers at the
last Concert, the public is already ia
uiliar, and it will be pleased to learn
that, with the exception of Mr.. Pierson.
the same combination is TO appear to-
gether again on Friday night, to be as
sisted, it is rumored, by q new voice of
high culture and unusual sweetness
The instrumental features of the music
programme will be under the sa nae skill
full and tasteful direction as at the late
Concert and In this regard nothing
more could be desired. There will be
no regular play performance, Charades
taking its place i'll the new entertain
ment. As the conduct of these is known
to be IN excellent hands, they cannot
fail to become an important part of the
nights attractions. Nor are Supper
preparations being neglected. The wor
thy ladies having this vital matter in
charge have nearly perfected their ar
engagements, and .hoagh these are re-
ported not to embrace the usual meat
rejection, still, who will cavil when an
abundance of the very best quality of
Patuxent oysters is set before him in
every variety of seductive cookery p
In brief, every effort is being exerted
BY the kind and gifted ladies having
the affair in management to make the
coming entertainment worthy of the
generous encouragement it is expec-
ted to receive. We hope the public
VII rsspona literally. There will be
pds~'Hm for each and every TASTE
Those who rejoice in sweet music and find
satisfaction in well-rcndered Charades
those who favor the 'witchinc waltz
and love good oysters-are alike invi.
ted to enjoy themselves tomorrow
night. Nor is this all Every body is
invited to the Concert and Charades and
reminded that the price of admission
is so cents each. And moreover. Chill.
dren and colosed people. half price
And besides. Supper tickets, SO cents
each. And finally. Doors open q, 2
O'Clock, p. M.
The withdrawal of the Steamers O..
lumbia and Georgeanna from our wa.
tiers viii leave the Express in exclusive
Possession of the steam CARRYING, trad