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wonde fully, be has demanded a heetsteak and
partakes heartily of other food. As yet there
is no sign of peritoDites.
The situation in North Africa is creating
great anxiety.
A complete and autho ritative denial is
given TO the statement published by the "Stan-
datd' that France will mobilize an army to
suppress the instruction amongst the Arabs.
La consequence of General Saussier having
been appointed to the command of the forces
it is expected that Governor Grevy will resign.
New York, July Sth.-Tbe death is an
nounced of the Reverend John Cumming, the
Scotch Theologian.
President Garfield is progressing favourablv.
The doctors are Of upinion that the chances
are now equal.
Mr.. CYRUS W. Field has commenced a sub
s~cription. heading it with a quarter Of a mil
lion dollars, to be presented as a testimonial to
the wife of the President.
Tunisian News states that the French
forces are Smelling the seaport town of Sfax, an
Arab resort in the Gulf of CabeS.
Dispatches from Dsnmar announces that
the elections for the Folkething are fixed for
the 25lh July, by which the radicals feel GER
tain to gain a majority.
A new dissolution is expected.
The enquiry into the Brighton Railway
Murder has resulted in a verdict against
LEROY, who however remains uncaptured.
New York, Sth.
Flour - brl. st. Lawrence brand, $3.50.
Meal. best Brandywine, y brl. $50
Heavy Mess Pork p brl $164 to l64
Smear Crystals y ID, s. to s.
sugar Fair to good refining p ID Il. to s.
English Islands Molasses y gal, Sc to SOC.
Exchange, New York u London, 1881
London July Sth.
CDemerara Crystals p cwt. 81. los
Sugar. Muscovado y cwt. FL IS Cd.
Clayed Havana, No. II. FL 6s Cd
adoat.
Demerara Rum y gallon, 2s.1d.
Trinidad Cocoa ~ c'yt. Is l6s. Oh,
Consols. l014 to 8.
Bank of England Rate Of Discount .! pc.
Liverpool Cotton Middling Upland v ID
CT to I.
3 per cent Rentes in Paris FEES. sc.
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WATER LINES AND RAIL IN
THE UNITED STATES.

The most interesting and impor-
tant phase of the transportation ques-
ton Just now, considered merely from
a commercial point of view, is to be
found in the rivalry of water and rail
lines. At the last meeting of the
Board of Trade and Transportation of
this City a very suggestive report
was made by Mr.. J. J. White on his
recent observations in the Mississippi
Valley. From this it appears that
the current of traffic down that great
stream made up of the bulky pro-
ducts of the agricultural regions of
the Northwest and destined for TO-
reign markets, is increasing in volume
with remarkable rapidity. Of course,
the great staples of those regions
for export are corn and wheat, and
the meal and flour made from them.
For the year ending Aug. 81, 1876,
the export of corn from New-Orleans
was something over four and a half
million bushels, and that of wheat
considerably less than two million.
For the twelvemonth succeeding, the
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present month we have had moderate
rains every week, amounting to nearly
five inches in the city. A few weeks sun.
shine is now desirable, to allow what re-
mains of the present crop to be taken of.
The shipments of produce to date amount
to, Muscovado sugar 1854 hhds, 733 trs,
S42 bbls Concrete 224 hhds, 3 trs. and
651 bbls, equal to 7165 hhdS Sugar. Mo-
lasses 1929 tres, % puns. Rum. The fine
weather must be very encouraging to the
enterprising gentlemen who this month
purchased several estates for sale in the
market. Most of these are residents. and
will be unfettered in the cultivation of
their properties, and the disposal of their
produce by orders from " home" These
are among the great advantages of indie
pendent resident ownership, although
at the same time re must not be migrate
full to the much abused 6 absentee pro-
prietors,n many of whom with ample pri-
vate means sustained the fortunes of the
island in times of great depression and
difficulty. Some of these are now reaping
the reward due to to q we'll placed conf
dence in the excellence of our soil and the
ability and energy of their worthy repre-
sentatives, among whom may be named
Messrs. Shand, Tudway, %Codrington, Com
b%ermere, Estridge, Brooke, &c &c. whose
estates are now in first rate condition,
giving year by year abundant returns for
capital inveSted.-O6SerUer 90 June.
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appear to have been entertained. The
elections are to be held between the
26th of June and the 3rd of July,
and the Assembly is to meet on the
10th of July, but not in Sofa or Tir-
nova, but at Sistova, on the Danube.
1t is said that the Prince does not
intend to return to Sofia before the
decision has been made, but that he
intends to go to Varna as the last
place Of his tour, and to take up his
residence there until the Assembly
meets. The report which has been
circulated that in the event of the
elections proving to be adverse to
him he means to resign, is not worthy
of consideration. The real charac-
ter of the Assembly will only appear
when it has actually met. Compos-
ed as it is for the most part of the
agricultural population, having little
if any, political education, few of
those elected come up with very
decided convictions, and ut any
rate are apt to yield to the inhuen-
ces they are exposed to. It was so
in the last Assembly, when the Go.
vernment believed that they had the
majority in their favour, and when
a few days intercourse with the So
fla politicians changed the whole
aspect of affairs. The opponents of
the Prince are not remiss in their
work. 1t appears that the ex-Minis-
ter Zankoff is taking the lead, and
has become the moving spirit of the
resistance against the Prince. Being
a Bulgarian by birth, and being,
moreover, one OF those who have
been among the most active promo
ters of the Bulgarian movement from
its beginning, he seems to be far more
adapted to play the first part in such
a movement as is going on now than
NJ. KaraveIof, who is a Russian by
birth, although he has long identi-
fed himself with his adopted country.
The struggle in Bulgaria does not
appear 10 be altogether without in
fuence upon Eastern Roumelia. AL
though officially and in appearance
there has been but little connexion
between the two countries, that con-
nexion which had existed among the
leading men on both sides before the
official separation took place has
been continued, more or less, SO that
all that takes place on one side ex-
erts it's influence on the other side.
Thus a few days ago a great meet
ing was held at PhilIipopolis, at
which a resolution was passed con-
demning the conduct Of the Prince
Of Bulgaria.
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PROSPECTS IN ANTIGUA.

The island is being blessed with what
Planters call g glorious weather." Indeed
if agriculturists had been given the power
to regulate the precise degree of rain and
sunshine, and the order in which both
should come, their requirements could not
be better met: Last MONTH 9nta. just when they i99
thoroughly saturating in every direction
the thirsty soil, and giving vegetation a
fresh and vigorous start, while for the
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NEW SUGAR CANE MACHINERY.
Jamaica Gledncr.)

We are indebted to Mr.. j j. R%onaldSOn
for the following interesting and important
particulars:
The Importance Of expressing a larger
quantity of juice from the sugar cane has
long engaged the attention of those inter
ested i'll its cultivation i'll all parts of the
world, and many attempts have been made,
with more or less success, to effect this de-
sirable object, More powerful machinery,
and mills with an extra number of rollers,
have been and are in usc, but now we are
cuabled to report the trial ola new Hydrau-
lie Mill, patented by Duncan Stewart &Co.
Of Glasgow, which is likely to supersede
every other, and be adopted by those who
under the present system suffer serious loss
from the imperfect grinding of the canes,
crop after crop.
Last week a number of gentlemen, inclu-
ding prOprietOTS and managers OF sugar
estates, as well as several engineers, met
at CaSwell Hill Estate, i'll the Parish of
We're, to WitneSS the trial ola Hydraulic Mill
and Machinery just completed, the result
of which was highly satisfactory. the mill
crushing the canes i'll the most perfect
manner, delivering the megasS perfectly
ground and free of any moisture. No trace
of Juice remained i'll the expressed canes,
while the principle adopted ensures the
grinding of even a single cane, as perfectly
as the heaviest feed that can be given
indeed by a very simple arrangement, it
makes no difference in the grinding, whe.
ther the mill is full of canes, or only one,
two,or three, ARE placed between the rollers.
None can pass through without having the
juice thoroughly expressed. The machine
ry itself is very simple, there is nothing to
get out of order, and no more attention is
required than for an ordinary mill. I'm
fortunately the Crop of the Estate was fl
nished, only a few old canes had been left
to test the machinery, everything was at a
disadvantage, the canes old and full of
fibre, having stood through a severe drought
for some IA or Is months, yet there was
nothing left i'll the megaSS that could by
any possible process have been extracted
not even by diffusion. AS this is a matter
of such vast Importance to the sugar grow
er, it cannot fail to engage general atten-
ton The gentlemen who witnessed the
performance of this machinery, were high
ly gratitied at the results.
The Custos of the parish, the Hon. j. M.
Glib, himself the proprietor of a fine sugar
estate in the parish, who takes q warm
interest in all that appertains to the success
of the Island, kindly consented to name
the Engine the ''Lady'Stewart," and made
an appropriate speech in which he wished
every success to the proprietor OF the s-
tate, and that the machinery might long
continue it's work in the satisfactory man.
ner it had started.
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B u L GA RIA.
From the Times.

VIENNA, JUNE 10.
Prince Alexander has resumed his
tour through the districts north Of
the Balkan. As nothing is officially
said about it's success, the reception
cannot have been very demonstra-
tive; but, on the other hand, nothing
is heard of any addresses of remon-
STRANGE, of which some apprehensions
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11

have lost our home, two of my children
have died of exposure resulting from nv
poverty, m, strength is gone and my he r
Is broken. Must all tina penalty be Wis
tied on us through Kansas law2 Will
you not give me back my husband, who
hs. already served long sentence and
who was not himself when he committed
the deed that ruined all of us2 Where
upon said the Governor with tears, Il
lid to that poor woman, | viii, and l
did" Now there are so many OF those
dram shops between our homes and places
OF business, from ne centre to the circum-
ference of our county. How wonderful ly
unaccountable then that the Intelligence
of society should be ensnared, and yield
to temptations that is fraught with 30
much danger to it and the rising genera
ton, Is it not time that all good citizens
should give this impor ant subject Sc
rious consideration apart from ali other
intluenc.sl see many communications
from different parts Of tue county in your
county papers" but seldom any on 'his
snbject, which think would tend To ele
vate and educate our population to a
higher level. Can't some of your sub
scribers and readers, "Now and Then" be
found to agitate and advance the cause;
looking to taking away the The tempta-
tions upon which 50 many persons and
families have fou,.dered Strong drink
robs husband of his affection for his
wife anil family, just as much as it does
them of the .scessaries of life, the com
forts of home, and home surroundings.
l will let you hear from me again if this
finds place in your valuable TINES.
SPECIAL ELECTION.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
Worth Reading.

The great improvements in the manufacture
Of clothing during the last twenty FIVE Years
has brought the business 10 the front rank OF
commerce. The business to-day has assumed
proportions Of the greatest magnitude, and is
surpassed by few if any Ia extent and capital
employed. 10 every city are now to lie seen
magnificent emporiums devoted solely to this
class OF business, here clothing suitable for
all classes is for sale, at prices hitherto unhesrd
of. ~
The scarcity Of money at present all over the
country makes it necessary for every on: 10 save
every cent possible in making their purchases.
You read every advertisement in this paper of
business houses both in Baltimore and Wash
ington giving you inducements to purchase
from them (all trying TO prove to you that they
can do more than the oiher). Now if you will
only take pains in considering the few facts
shall relate, know many will be glad TO pro-
fit by them. In The LIST place, my place OF bu-
siness is in Alexandria, v hich is more conve-
nient to you all to visit; End, my expense. are
less than one-third OF the houses in Baltimore
and Washington. consequently sell at
least from 10 10 20 per cent. cheaper 3rd, my
mode OF doing business cannot fail to be add
mired, having strictly four points TO DO bust
ness upon. viz: One price to all, no misrepre-
senta,ions, money refunded when not suited,
fair dealing TO all. 4th, l carry the largest
Stock OF ciotninS Ooth Tor Men anu Boys TINS
eide OF New York, knowing by SO doing can
suit and please all my customers ; 9TH aud last
but not least, ! shall nake it my main object
10 make it satisfactory TO all the readers Of this
paper and make it pay them to give me call.
Please weigh these few facts and when you are
in need OF goods in my line stopat Alexandria
and give me chance Of proving what assert
NJ. j. Waterman.
Clother, Halter and Gents. Furnsher,
No. 62 King, cor Fairfax St.
Alexandria, Va,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
Sad Death.

Mr.. Henry B. Writ young lawer of
E ktou Cecil county, died suddenly at
that place on Tuesday last after short
illness of pneumonia. Mr.. Writ was
married few years ago to Miss Knight, a
niece of Senator GIoome. MIR. Writ was
related to Senator David Davis. Baltimore
Sun.
Mr.. Writ was known to many of our
citizens and particularly to all the old
students of St. Johns College, from which
institution he graduated in 1878. After
his graduation he accepted a position as
tutor in the college, and while engaged in
this capacity he became very we'll known
to US, the publisher, we having been in .
number of his classes during our first year
at that institution. His was kind, gen
ial and pleasant nature and this coupled
with his courteous imanLer endeared him
to all with whom he was thrown in con-
tact and especially was he beloved by all
classrs and net member of any OF them
we are sure, who hears Of his sad and sud-
den death bu- will shed a parting and
heartfelt tear to his memory. When he
left the college he studied law and was
admitted to practice in 1879. He located
at Elkton, his native town, and became
the law partner OF Mr.. Cruikshank, editor
of the Cecil Democrat, Mr.. Writ was q
gentleman of fine attainments and bid fair
to become a leading light at the bar
His Death will be greatly deplored by
large host of friends ard ~ none moro
deeply than ourself, whose recollections
of him are Of the most kindly and pleas
ant character.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
.ennor's Almanac.

What follows is brief summary ofNen-
nors Almanac for the balance of the year.
Mild spell f:om Jan uary 18th to February
18th; March 9th and 10th gales are pro-
bable around New York and Bos on, aud
snow storms. In April will be snow
fall on the 4th or 5th, but Spring will be
we'll advanced by the 18th. In May, after
the 10th, hot weather; on the 18th asd
18th thunder storms. Juns-warm till
the 18th, then cold till the Goth frost on
the 22d and 23d; Gath to &c hot. July
cold on the 10 h, 14th, Esd and 3lst; hot
on the 4th, 5th, 9th, 18th, 10Th. 18th, 25th
and 26. August-4th and 5 h, will be
cold. In September the centre of the
month will be its warmest part. October
will be open and cold. November will
be muddy with little irosts. December
will be the warmest ever known
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
A "Corner'' in Eggs.


1t is reported that the inde'atigable
Spectators have succeeded in effecting a
corner in eggs. This perishable commo-
dity has been general regarded as not
within tine scope of the wilss of the bulls
and the bears, but recent experience ap-
pears to have shown this to be mistake.
1t appears that spectators have taken adj
vantage of the uniformly cold weather,
and bought up all the eggs they could
find in every part of the interior, and, by
holding them back from the market, have
rendered the supply 10y no means equal to
the demand, and in this way have run the
price up to = high figure, Eggs have
been selling in the CT les at so cents
dozen. They are now selling in this vii
lage at 20 cents, and 25 cents in Baltimore
This state of affairs will now be put an
end to, As the warm weather, if it con-
tinue, will comps' the spectators to force
their reserve supply upon the market,
which will doubtless restore it to = nor
NAL condition once more
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
Death Of IN Estinsa BILE Lady.

Mrs T. Olevia Wills. relict OF the lA;e
DR.. Wills, died ut her residence in this
county ON Monday las, after brief ILL.,
ness. The deceased was . we'll known
and highly esteemed lady, and Jealous
member Of the Catholic Church. Her fun
ersl took place on Wednesday at "Prefer-
snce" the family resi- !ence. The services
were conducted by Father Wiget
assisted by Father McSweeney. and the
rsmsiss were inferred in the family burial
ground 1t preference" The funeral " as
attended by large concourse of SORROW
ing friends.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
When You are in Washington.

EXAMINE our Pure wool colored and
Black Cashmeres At % cts. Examine our pure
wool deubie width Black Cashmeres ST 81 cts.
Table linen At IS cts. Blankets large size and
double al s. 90. Black SilksatsT cts and s!
Bridal quilt. for SO cts. Table Linen IS cts
Nam.ut,s cotton, the best yard wide cotton
in the world, only 10 cents, worth III cents
everywhere Beautiful new Dress Goods II,
Is. is, 20, IS, up 10 81 50. Black aad Color
ed Silks. Black and Colored Satius - cts
Black and Coiored Nelvets. Excellent Canton
flannel s ct.. The Best Calico 81. IL oar
goods are not the ehespes, please do not bay
them.
CARRIERS,
I'll Market Space Washington, u. c.
Undoubtedly the che.pes, DRY GOODS
STORE in the United States.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
Outra geans ASA nit.

outEa ScOuS ASsdult. ~
We learn that on Saturday evening
last as Mr.. Francis Carpenter was return
ing home from Norrisville, he was assault
ed with clubs by several colored men, and
only escaped serious injury by the timely
assistance Of one of his colored employees
who fortunately was accompanying him
at the time. We have been unable to
learn the name of the assailants. 1t seems
that he met the men at the store of Mr..
Norris at that place and had some words
with them, and they appear to have pre-
coded him some distance down the road
and lain in wait for the purpose of assault
ing him. 1t is to be hoped that prompt
measures will be taken to bring the often
doris to justice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
Another Citizen Gone.

Another Citizen Gone.
Mr.. J. Clark Lacey, son of Joseph l.
Lacy, Esq, Of our village, and for . num-
Der of years past clerk in his fathers
store, has gone to seek other pastures for
the development of his talents. As clerk,
Clark became very we'll known to nearly
every citizen of the county who visited
Port Tobacco, and by his urbanity and
politeness he made for himself many warm
friends. His departure will be greatly re-
GREETED by oil, n all wi l miss the genial
smile with which he was wont to meet
them. He has, we learn, obtained q posi-
sion in the Wholesale dry-goods house Of
WIN. Deyries & Co Baltimore, and these
gentlemen are to be congratulated upon
Obtaining SO competent and ready an EN-
ployse. That he will give satisfaction to
his employers we have no doubt, and we
wish kim all the success be deserves. We
shsll miss him very much from our midst,
for he was one Of the most pleasant and
kindly companions we have ever met
The ladies too will echo this sentiment,
We are sure. ......
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
Geo. G. Henning.

UcO. u ncunInS-
Mr.. Geo. c. fleming the well-known
and reliable one-price tailor and c'o'hier
Of Washington, d. G., replaces in this
weeks issue the handsome profile of Theo
dore Thomas, with the figure OF rather
ill shaped and prosy looking old fellow
with arm extended. This he does to
show that in his extensive and we'll APP
pointed tailoring department, they can
fit not only handsome figures like that OF
Prof Thomas, but can also hide the de
formities of less favored individuals and
make them look quite snug; verifying the
old adsge that 1.-The tailor makes the man"
or words to that effect. Mr.. lIsnning will
forward prices 10y mail upon application.
Patronize him for your spring suits.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11
The Thaw at Last.

The ThaW At Last.
= Milder weather has at last put in an
appearance, and under its influence the
snow, which for nearly two months has
hid the earth from view, is rapidly dissp-
pesring. Prof Vennor now admits that
he made an error in his calculation for
thaw in January; but he says it will now
though somewhat late. be realized as he
predicted. 1t is generally conceded that
this has been one Of the severest winters
known in this century. The cold weather
set in with excessive severity about the
middle of November, and has continued
with only brief intsrmissions ever since.
The temperature has at times attained q
greater degree of coldness than any enc
remembers to have ever experienced in
this latitude before, and the snow fall has
been perhaps as heavy as ever known
here. Truly to see the ground again is
most we come sight. The wheat appears
to be emerging from the snsw in a healthy
condition, and hopes are entertained that
this will prove An suspicious year for that
crop. We do not think that there has
been in this section any very great des-
truction among partridgss and rabbits,
such As We have seen reported from other
localities, a. We have not heard Of any dead
birds or hares being found. We observed
IN old hare on the read side the other day
as we rode along, and he seemed to take
considerable interest in his journey, a.
though there was good deal Of vitality
still remaining with him. We hope and
believe that the winter 10 now broken.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11

To 0RDER-Any description of HAIR
NESS or TRUNK desired male to order
On the premises al popular prices.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11

CT. JOHNS COLLEGE, Annapolis, Nd
y JNO. N. LEAVITT, ID. D.. Principal
The College will REOPEN WEDNESDAY,
September 18th, fall corps Of professors anl
tutors. A complete college course in six de-
partnents. For catalogue (ready by August
u address the Principal or the Secretary.
jy 30-2m PROF. W. II. HOPKINS,
Annapolis, Nd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-11

TO ADI1RTISERG-TH TINES haring
tsrSsr Ct s.sSion than any other paper among the
Intelligent Jornsrs and business men Of Char'es
County. e0ers superior inducements to adee'tisers
70 inssst their announcements in IS columns Send
ia ssu,hsrr Ns,yla.d to ,ay nothing abeut eircula
len