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, 1881-11-12
A PATHETIC STORY.
Nnsby i'll Ireland.

I
| In our party was an American gentleman
| who was blessed with an .,tnn,1anna - ,,n,..
| Int M o;rI ond In nx,I ~, .s,:s,s y, .oss
oo,.ta,1 5.. .'nu ''e .'1lu HIS VIE naQ peer
.vm'eip!atnls ,.as lno aaopl'on OF a girl. Here
was al opportunity to secure not only girl
but just the kind Of Il rirl thai he ,vou1d hove
! given half tfs netoto ~ hf, 49,. f.tt.s NV ''
/ en La o,,,.,nI :" oo ee'0 t3Ioo1 VI. 1Ane
~ 4t;,,4e 1Gsteu nesot''lt'ons.
an 1rishnlan VINO knew MIN explained tc
was Z man Of means, that lis vita vas m
excellent, good woman, and that the chif.i
would be adopted regularly untier the laws laws
or the State in which he lived. ard would he
educated. and would rank equally With his
and ali that. In short, she was to understand
that Norall would be reared a lady. @@A''
Then the American struck in' She thu
motiier, might select Il girl to accompany tlls
shond sha aerosJ 20 1e the ia and the
nurse, and that the child Should be reared 1lI IN
the religion Of its parents. ~ '~'''o ''
Ille father and mother consulted long and
anxlous!y. It was 4 terrible struggle. On
the one hand was the child's advantage, oil
tug other patcrnal AMI maternal love.
Flnally conclusion was arrived at. p
Gou heip me-" said the mother. You
snail have tler.- 1 know you will be good to
her;"
, IhGn 1lsill the arrangements we're pushed. very
like yeholnence. The girl selected to act us
nurse was the mothers sister, 4 eomeiy giri Of
20. The American took tic child and rushed
out to 4 haberdasher's and pnrchased m mt
fit for her Hell nut shoes and stockings on on her.
little Dress and Il little hat with q feather II,
it, and little sash and ali that sort of tilin
and he procureu shoes and stockings for tie
elder, girl, and a tidy dress, and hat, and
shawl, and so forth. And then he brought
should leave with them for Cork the next
morning at II, and that the girl and child
should be dressed and ready to depart.
The next morning came, and the American
went for his child. She was dressed, though
very aWkYarll5, The mother had never had
aIy'experlence in dressing children, and it
was Il wonder that she did not get tile dress
on on wronE. side up. But" there silo was.
, 1881-11-12

Tho great orator has Il tasse Tor po7np ind
show. which Is, when nr.taieu, out OF tune With
rules in carr:agcs appointed with luxurious Gle
oupce nnt drawn By blood horses. The PalAis
tir,cd up anew. Some Of the drnwilg- rooms anu
huut1oIr5 there are 50 exquisItly furnished MS to
seem TO cry out for occupants feminine. fashion,
has teet, restortu und is USED by Garubetra.
Splendid yuses are Hled every morning with
roses in the rooms OF the xccnt orator, rhn Is
Mons Of II. AiDhuud, the chief oversecr ct the
city parks and a1trleus. Trompette- formerly
The CHIEF OF the Due DO Noil1es, prepares the re-
friends whom he invites to A;ieuner Or dinner
, 1881-11-12
Tho Power of rs,e PROVE

One Of the o1d-ti,ne editors Of Michigan tsays
the Detroit Free f'fess) was BOOSTING the orhes
aay that no ta had never been sued for lbei or IT.
many, harrow escapes. Tweuty-tivo years
nso be wns running red-hor paper on
road. 4 man named Carson, who was
running for some county office. wis given bad
racket; and the editor reeeiveda note that II he
receive Ii good pounding. He bad a stiEl more re
bitter attack the next week, ana the paper was
hardly mailed before in walked Carson, the can
cousins. The fur were strapplpy big fellows
aud each was armed with a horsewnip. The two
co'uposftors and the "deyil " got out with all
rculized the situation At once, aud begun:
come to horscwhIp mef'
ave have, they answered.
Very well. Have yon thoroughly considered
this nlntterE
a 1t doesn't need any consideration replied
Ing TO iick you within an inch Of your ltfe!"
Just so, my friend, but first hear what hare
to say. Did you ever hear Of the press being
stopped because the editor was coShidedT
!" Well. you never did. Lick ME all you choose.
and my paper comes ont week utter week just
lever which moves the universe 1t makes or
breaks parties, builds up or tears down. plants
Or DESTROYS. AgstHyat5 the editor, nnd ,!s the
press becomes II sword to wound and kill.
Woitop me If you will. but next week Iii come
out more bitter thin ever"
There WIS IN embarrassing silence right here.
and tho fnce OF each h0rsowhippcr had au INK
fous look.
1T will go out to the worid-to America,
Canada England. Frauce-ayc, c!ear to Jerusa-
eul-shut the CMrSOu family OF this county live
ot roots and johnny-cake; that they stole Il dog
from IL blind man; that they murdered a ped
llcr for Il pair OF two-snitllng suspenhers; that
he woH1c:l are club-fontet, anu the men work
fetr ears when they sing; that tic
:" Whit is the regular subscription price to the
uerd;.it' interrupted Carson.
''Oniv twelve shtlting5a year"
Z. Put US four down.
Very wcll-six tolIars-that's correct. Run
II and see me, nl Of you. and, If any OF you
sant to sec any Of my Detroit exchanges,
hall be only too glad to serve you"
, 1881-11-12


The sea-scrpenc has been seen aaair, this time
In inland waters. 1t WIS in the Machias Chain
Lakes, and Dir. Z. HILL ut Culats, WAS the indI-
vldlnI who met with tho encounter. In relatiuH
his story he waxeth earliest, Is impatient ut any
expression OF doubt, aalI his exclteneut, eyl-
IDENTITY unfeIgnea, convinced his listeners. It
was broad daylight, II O'Clock a. III. the hour.
when he beaeld the spectacle, and of course
he canuot be mistaken. lie uuG another
logger were on the shore of the lake
when the serpent came round 1t point
at great speed, aud, with his head six feet in
iir bore dnwn upaa thom- When very close to
oir. Hn'l and his horEor-ssrickeu coHpanion the
monster. nu account OF Shallow water another
cause, suddenly turned and went down tho lake
and through the thoroughfare "iku Il stcauI-
boar," te:vicE q great wnke behiud- The SER
pcnt, according IT, Mr. Hall aud his feliox-wir-
mesa was as mig round ns pork barrel." not
less than fifty feet long: and measured .t icnst
two feet across tho head Immense scales
covered his ruck, which lit one tsmo appeared
above tho wnser: Mr-*llait never wants :. 10 sec
sIch u sight again, afa will scorn hereafter all
lncu who in Ills presence express the opinion
that the seu-5trpent Is Il myth.
, 1881-11-12
Il BIBLE-SOCIETY ROW
TIE CHARGES OF THE CONNECTICUT so
CiETT.

4dE (AANGE5 Or .1llE NQSNECI1CET ST.
C1ETT.
Epe1lak DfsD1teh TO The chicago r4tbans.
NEW York. Nov. 1L-The officers of the
American bible Society in this city did not
appear at all disturbed in spirit today in coll
sequence Of the charges made yesterday
against its management by the Connecticut
Bible Society. Gentlemen prominently COLI
uectcd with the society were found in the
Bible House on Fourth avenue. and, instead
of being downcast and nervous. they were
extremely cheerful and cOmplacent- The
charges made By the Connecticut Society,
however, are OF very serious character.
The American Bible Society, one Of
the most extensive concerns III the coun-
try, is charged with inaccuracies and
discrepancies in its reports" calculated
TO awaken suspicious of all attempt to mis-
lead the public; also. with Misrepresentation
OF It's financial condition by Understanding
its assets and overestinatlng its expend-
1tnres. Finally, the Connecticut Society
PROTESTS AGAINST THE FINANCIAL. NAN
AGEMEST
Of the American Bible Society, and dis
claims, as one Of the auxiliarfes Of the
larger society, all responsibility therefor.
and announces to the world that lit is not
only without our sanction, but, in spite Of
our endearors to the contrary, that the said
society comes before the public in a cllaacter
filter to arouse distrust and produce aiiena-
lion in the churches"
Mclean, the principal Secretary of the
American Bible Society, when approached
On the subject BY Times reporter. For
the last year or TWO reports calculated to i'll
same source i'll Connecticut, These reports
are untrue but the aninlus that inspires them
, 1881-11-12
ITEMS.
cf1rEA11sS TRIAL.

NEW YoEK, Nov. ll.-Distrlct-Attorney
Rollins, just elected Surrogate, having been
invited to be OF counsel for tho Government
in tile Guiteau case, writes the Washington
authorities that as the trial would probably
obliged to retire while it was still pending,
and he therefore declines becoming counsel.
TIE MICHIGAN FIRE SUFFERERS.
For the benefit performance at Niblo's for
the Michigan sufferers the police sold tickets
netting S22,3i2.
THE IRISH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
An, Irish National Colyention has been
called TO meet IN Chicago Nov 30, for three
days session.
DEPARTURE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR WASH
INGTUS.
President Arthur left tonight for Wash
ington.
HENRY ". GENET
was released today from the penitentiary on
DlacEwel's Island, to which he was SEN
fenced eight months ago after his conviction
OH all Indictment for obtaining money from
the city Illegally in the days OF the Tweed
ring. In addition to his term OF I'M
prisonnent he was sentenced to pay
4 fine Of S2G04 His friends col
lected the amount of the fine, ami
certified check for tile sum. was handed War
den Fox yesterday. While in the penitcll-
tiary, Genet was employed to keep tI,e daily
gaus-book in the office of Deputy Warden
finelnent, and appeared in good health and
spirits when lie regaincd his freedom. lie
was met by a number OF his friends, with
whom he entered 4 boat, and was r0wed
across the river to this city. Lie then went
to his house in Lexington avenue.
, 1881-11-12
RECEPTION OF. IAN AGITATOR. -

F: PROVIDENCE, Il. l.. Nov. 1.-THE irish
societies gave O'Connor, Of the Irish Society
Land League, an enthusiastic reception last
night,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
The County Convention.

The adjourned meeting of the Demo
cratic County Convention, on Tuesday
last, was called to order by VIM. Boswell,
Esq, President Upon the calling of the
roll. it was ascertained that only twenty
seven delegates in all were present, less
than half the full number. Some discus
sion arose as to whether those present
constituted a quorum to do bus ness, after
which the chair decided that, in view Of
the resolution adopted at the las; meet
ing empowering the delegates present TO
cast the vote of the entire delegation, that
a representation from a majority of the
districts would be deemed a quorum. II
was ascertained that there were delega es
present from eight Of the 8 districts. Mr..
Adrian Posey then introduced resolu-
ton to the effect that, owing TO the late
day at which the convention met. il was
deemed inexpedient TO make any nomina-
ton to fill the vacancy for the State Sen
ate. caused by the declination of Thomas
r. HALEY, Esq. Pending vsts on this
moved that the convention adjourn sine
die. This motion was put to the meeting
and the convention. without taking &C
tion on Mr.. Posey's resolution, adjourned
without day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
MIR. Mitchell Withdraws.

Elsewhere we publish card from
Hon John W. Mitche |, announcing his
withdrawal from The candidacy for the
position of Associate Justice The cleo
ton of the judiciary having been, 10y the
action of the Republican managers, CON
verified into a political contest, Mr.
Mitchell is not willing to contribute 10
The attainment of their purpose by re-
naming in the field. We think it is very
much TO be regretted that the choice of
the judiciary, which is one OF the most
important duties entrusted to he people at
the coming election, could net have been
left 10 the untramnleled choice of the in
telligent voters of th. judicial district.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
County Levies.

Below we give the amount of levy for
county purposes in some seventeen coun-
ties of this STATE.
Carroll, 80 cts. on the 500; Balti-
more, So on the 500; Worcester, SGT
on the 800; Howard, 60 on the 800
Hartford, 60 on the 800; Frederick. GO
on the 500; Talbot, IS on the 800 !;
Alleguny, I'll on the 500; Pr. George,
II on the 800; Kent, "A on the 800 4;
Queen Anne's, SGT on the 500; Wash
ington, SO on the 800; Wicomico, SO
cts on the 500: Dorchester, sci on the
300; Garrett, SIT on the 800; Charles,
80 cts. on the 500; St. Mary's, 95 on
the 800.
From the above it will be seen that the
counties that are under Republican domi-
nation, lead all the Others in point of high
taxation. Our Republican managers have
been felicitating US upon the fact that
they have not increased our taxes. and
that they have even lightly reduced them
from the war ra es. Anyp.e who reflects
upon the state of values during the war
period and Immediately thereafter, while
the whole volume of rag money was in
circulation, will readily see that the ex-
penses of county should be decreased
correspondingly with the decrease of val
ues, or at least in some measure in cores
pondence t. erewi'h. But no such show
ing is made We suppose, however, that
we should be exceedingly thankful that
we have not suffered more seriously. So
long as those who are empowered to levy
taxes are in no way dependent upon the
suffrages of those who pay them, most
ourageously false principle of popular
government exists, and one fraught with
very dangerous consequences. Every taA-
payer in Charlie. county should make up
his mind, that, come what may and cost
what it will. this monstrous state of af-
fairs shall he put an end to.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28

Master Lemuel Dixon, Knight of Acce-
keek, crowned Miss Annie Chappelear, Sd
maid of Honor.
The skill manifested by the knights was
wonderful, not less than thirteen being
obliged to RIM over for the honors. Prof
j Gildea Woeltz, the principal of Kin
derhook academy, delivered the address
to the knights and made the coronation
speech. Dancing BEGAN at sunset and ct
8 O'Clock, P. NJ the merry youngsters
sought the welcome embrace of their COM
Portable homes, Well pleased with them
selves and mankind in general
IOSTOw
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
Local BrieyiticS.

Growing cold.
Balmy autumn.
Get out the Vo e.
The season for partridge shooting is
near at hand
Many farmers are no. vet done seeding
wheat.
Democrats, see to it thai every voter is
at the pc Is on election day.
The season for the shooting of part
ridges in this county commences on Tues
day next A | sportsman, not Already
provided with ammunition &c, should
cal on O'Meara. who advertises in The
TINES.
Else where is pub ished an announce
men, of the candidacy of DR.. Thomas \.
Carrico for he State Senate. The Demo
cratic cnnven ion having lett his position
vacant on the ticket, the doctor proposes
t, "hl up the breach II elected, DR..
Carrico will be most worthy representa-
tive of Charl,s in the Legislature.
The boys from this county who attend
ed the Oriole in Baltimore October 10th,
18th and 18th, are happy in the belief
that they had a good time all unknown
except to themselves bur oh deceptive
fate. perdition seize it, the sweetheart of
an intimate friend, who happened to he
in the category Of merry jewellers, the
other evening opened wide our eyes in as
tonishment at her knowledge of things in
general, and vowed 10y her pretty self, that
she would tell every CIR in the neighbor-
hood
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
. .
he Best Time

Many of our most pFudcn' customers
and citizens are now buying heir clothing
for themselves and boys FIR the IA and
winter. We have every hing ready, and
there is no reason for delay. and there is
reason for buying now. You may as we'll
have house inll If clothing 10 select from
and plenty of time to pick i out, as to
come in a crowd af er a while after the
frs Geld snip has caught you nnprrrared,
Largest stork in Baltimore Lower prices
than all the rest at c. \. OaaM & SON,
One Price Clothiers, llanov,r and Pratt
streets We have not asked permission.
but we will chance II and refer tn the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
Letter From BryantOwn.
BRYANTowN, Oct. "a. 1881.

Mr. Editor The good people in our
vicinity, now that they have garnered their
crops, and made their preparations for the
winter, are INDUCING rather extensively
in politics. The members of the Repub-
lican parry are, I mean the white mem
bers or office holders, for every white Re-
publican is either an office-holder, or has
an ''uRcle, or a cousin, or an aunt" that
holds or expects to hold office these white
Republicans are very, very busily engaged
in hunting up the dusky African and so
lciting his vote. What sad common
tarv upon human affairs and the ways and
habits of men, it is to behold men, W he
but few short years ago had nothing but
curse and blow for the poor slave,
now hob-nobbing and associating with
him merely for his vote.
"Tempora mutantur, nos ct mu amur in
ills
Some of our Democratic candidates for
Office made their first appearance in Bry-
antown on Friday last. Owing to o'her
engagements your correspondent did not
have the pleasure Of hearing the speak
ing, and therefore cannot express an opin-
ion Of his own about the efforts made
This much he can say from hearsay, and
say il without fear of contradiction, that
Mr. F. NJ Cox, The editor of The PORT
TOBACCO TIMES especially distinguished
himse f. Every body spoke well of his
speech, and all the Democra who heard
it were en'husias ic over it. They say it
was just the right thing spoken in the
right place, and some of the Rcpub ican
q ntlemen ieel lit lie sore ever it, espe-
cially as they and well assured of
the fact hat self interest and sef aggrau-
dizement seems to be the motto Of the
white Republicans of good old Charles
county. The ques ion is and tie ques
ton will be, and he answer is anxiously
eXpec ed, why the colored men, who are
supposed to be fit and capable to vote, are
not fit and capable to hold Office. Could
not some Of your gifted Republican
friends attempt to answer this query?
Apart from the question of politics, it
affords us sincere pleasure t" be able TO
say few words about the foot tourna
meat. that took place on Saturday last, at
iublic Schoo No. 5, which is conducted
and very successfully too, 10y our very
wor Ivy and highly esteemed young friend,
Dir. Frederick j. keech Mr. Keech is an
exec lent scholar and highly accom-
plIshed genrl emen, and is thoroughly de
serving Of the exalted confidence which is
placed in him by all classes Of our COM
munity. The running for the prize began
at 1.45 p. Nj. Master James Mudd,
X night of the Lone Star, took the first
prize and crowned Miss Leila Mcpherson
Queen Of Honor; Master John Ward,
Knight of Gilbert Swamp. crowned Miss
Mary Mcpherson, 1st maid; Master AL
bert Dent, Knight of Ches nut Grove,
crowned Miss Lydia Smoot, I'd maid ;
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
FF,iln Yorktown.

Mr.. A. B. Norris, an aitachee of our
office arrived h me from York town on
Saturday evening last, where he has been
in attendance at the celebration in pro-
gress there last week and which concluded
on Thursday, the goth ulto. He gives
glowing description Of his visit and says:
THE scene of the grand encampment from
the river approach was most magnificent.
and the naval display, which was unusu-
ally large and comprising the principal
war vessels of our navy, was equally
grand, and indeed, think, the main fea-
ture of The celebration, The spars of hese
vessels were beautifully decorated with
the gayest of bunting, while from the top
mast head long streamer: and remnants of
the brightest hue floated to the gentle
breeze now and then one of these or m
isaged monsters be'ched forth from its
side jet of flame, and the boom of the
cannon would awaken a thousand echoes
from the distant hills as it heralded the
approach OF some royal party or excursion
steamer; then flags were dipped and sa-
lures were fred, as the stately steamer
passed slowly on amid the waving ST hun
dreds of handkerchiefs and hats to her
landing. Passing from the
steamer to the encampment, distance of
two and a-half miles we come to the
Moore House, the scene of the surrender
of Lord CORVALLIS. Here, just as it was
hundred years ago, are 'l.e cid redoubts
occupied by the regulars, while to the left
some hundred yards stands he house
This house and lands attached were pur
chased by the United States Government
and thoroughly repaired, and now, of the
Old house, nothing remains but the chin
neys and old table on which the condi
lions of surrender and the paroe Of Corn
wallis were written and sighed Still
farther to the left are The grounds occu-
pied 10y the State troops and Masonic or
ders, while slightly to- the right in an
open space and almost entirely surrounded
stands solitary tent with telegraph
wire attached. and, before the d"or OF
which, stands long staff, unfolding to
the breeze the American flag, is the mil
itary headquarters of that veteran so der,
statesn al and citizen, General Hancock.
As we cast our eyes over this historic
field and view this splendid panorama,
we cannot repress the feeling of JOY that
sweeps through our body and fills our
soul with gratitutude to God and the
mighty chieftain that SAUNDERS in his ST
lent tomb on the banks OF the Potomac.
fer delivering US from bondage one hun
drcd years ago Again. as we look down
the iong line of glit'ering baysnets and
listen 10 the tramp, tramp, of the boys
as they come into file, ~. we ,a inSdssfs iid
bined iarces of the world to drive these
brave fellows from their stronghold How
different in the long ago; now we look
upon this scene with joy and pride, then
upon this spot hundred years ago, our
forefa Tiers and great commanders. and the
boys of old who did he work, who rose
and fell in many hard fought battle
like the noble patriots thai they were
but, who now waited with bated breath
and anxious hearts, the development OF
this siege, the siege of Yorktown
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
Destruction of a Popular Resort

The St. Mary's Beacon of last week
has the following:
''Tne popular Summer Resort of Mr.. Il.
J. Marshall on the St Georges river has
been totally destroyed by fire. We are
not Informed how The fire originated,
whether the property was insured or not,
or what will be the probable loss. Mr..
Narshall's many friends in the county and
elsewhere will be grieved to hear of his
misfortune.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
Train Wreckers.

In another column we publish card
from the Southern Maryla Railroad Co,
offering reward of $3.50 for the appre-
hension of parties who have attempted the
wrecking Of trains upon that road, 10y
the obstruction of the track 1t is to be
hoped hat the parties implicated in this
crlmna attempt may be brought to jus
tice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
[Walla Walla warchman
Wise Words of a Willing Witness

At the close of mass meeting, according 10
the report OF the same published in a Ia Grange
aper, reference was made 10 the phenomena
efficacy OF 81. Jacobs ull in the many painful.
diseases TO which mankind i subject. We re-
fer 10 the above aS showing how strong hold
the Old German Remedy for Rheumatism. has
on the experience ami WISHES OF the great Pu' =
lie
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
Thomas Ward,
CONTRACT'R & BUILDER,
La Plata, Md.

Is now prepared to do all kinds Of Carpen-
tering. Repairing, Johbing ut lowest rates.
Contracts made for Houses. Barnes, &c, in any
part of the county. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Estimates of all kinds of work given on APP
plication Refer 20 the school house in Port
Tobacco all work donrb by me in the county.
nov Sly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-10-28
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

To the Republican rOters Of Charles connty ::
HEREBY announce myse f an indie
pendent Republican candidate for the Of
flee of county commissioner and solicit
the support of my fellow citizens.
MATTHEW s. PROCTOR.
Pyes Wharf, Sept 28th, 1881,