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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

preparations only as the public interest
imperatively demands, and then in a
short time we will see the State of Mary
land relieved of her Indebtedness, and
her people free from all oppressive taxa
ton.
Memorials have been presented to each
branch ofthe Legislature, praying amend
ments to the charter of the Metropolitan
Railroad Company, and lively interest
has been manifested to obtain the desired
amendments. In addition to members
who take a particular interest in this
great work, the Jealous and indefatiga-
bic Director of your county, has been
here several days explaining the difficult
ties which the 18th section has thrown in
the way Of the Company, and the pros
poets Of a vigorous prosecution Of the
work if this section is stricken out. |
have no doubt but that the Legislature
will grant the desired amendment.
The Senate sent message to the
House to-day, proposing to elect a Uni
ted States Senator, at II o'clock on
Thursday, the 18th instant, which, after
a motion Of Mr.. Bowie to lay the mes
sage on the table, (Which motion was re-
jected) The House concurred in the pro-
position from the Senate. Who is to
succeed the Hon. T. G.. PRATr in the
U. $. Senate, has not been made public
but tits generally supposed by outsiders
to be Dir. Yellott, OF Baltimore city, for
mcrly a wing.
Last week there was quite an exciting
debate in the House upon an order Of
fcred by Mr.. Alenick, that any two of
the committee to whom was referred so
much of the Governor s message as re-
lated to secret political societies, should
have authority to summon witnesses be-
fore said committee. This proposition was
opposed by every Know Nothing in the
House, and / fear there will not be that
thorough and searching investigation as
was so generously promised by those of
the order, who were so eager to express
their Indignation, that the Governor
should dare insinuate that they belonged
to such societies as he alluded to in his
annual message; but we must wait pa
ticntly and then we will see how much of
sincerity there was in their protcstations
Of innocence and promises for a thorough
investigation.
There is much more of interest going
on here that should like the people of
Montgomery county to know, but have
already, extended this longer than ] in
tended and viii reserve other matters
for my next. V.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

nothing faction any national or patriotic
motives? Surely the South at least has
had sufficient of these e Americans ruling
America"
On Monday, Gen. CuI1ou, of Ten
nessee, an Auti-Nebraska Know-nothing
and Wing member of the last Congress,
was elected Clerk. On Tuesday, Mr..
GLosBRENNER, of Pennsylvania, the eau
Gus nominee of the Democratic members,
was reelected Sergeant-at-Arms. This
was an unlocked fox event, and can be
explained in no other way than that he
is very popular on account Of his gener-
Gus and accommodating disposition. 1t
will be remembered that this gentleman
furnished money to the members while
their pay was not available, and now he
has received in return a proper evidence
of their regard. He received three ma
jority The caucus nominees of the
know-nothings for Postmaster and Prin-
ter will no doubt be elected.
So Congress is now prepared to go to
work shortly, and will have to act well
its part to redeem the time and credit
which has already been lost We expect
little of good at its hands, however, and
think It's course thus far key to its
whole existence. Had the country to
depend upon its action alone for salvation,
we should have little hope; but, thanks
to the spirit of Democracy, we have a
dignifed, patriotic sonate, an indonita-
blcand national President, to watch over
the interests of the nation and control
the excuses of a fanatical House of Rep
resentatives.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
GI)c 4flQrkcts.
Rst.1lnnrr. Ech. 7. 1s5G

BaL1moHE, Feb. I, 1856.
GRAlN.-WHrAr-Receipts are very light.
About 500 bushels offered to-day, and nosales.
We quote choice white nominally at $500,
good to prime do. at $l.s0 a $1.92. Red,
good to prime at Sl.7O $3.50 per bushc.
Corn-MarLet dull Only about 5000 bushels
offered to-day, and small sales Of good to prime
white and yellow by measurement, at 90 G5
cents per bushel. Oats. nominal ut 81 Al
cents per bushel Rye Sl03 Sl.10.-.S8R.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

MESSAGE or THE GoyERSoE or Lou
IsIANA.-Goy. Herbert, in his annual
message to the Legislature Of Louisiana,
represents the finances Of the State to
be in healthy condition, with bal
lance Of 1852, 1906 in the treasury at the
end Of the year The Governor alludcs
to the scenes Of bloodshcd at The late
elections at New Orleans, aud calls upon
the Legislature to adopt measures to
prevent their repetition. lie also refers
to the slavery question, and, anticipating
continual aggressions, considers the time
for compromiso as past, and advises
preparation for the time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

THE NORTH AND THE SoUrH 1t il
noted as remarkable fact that the cleo
ton of Mr.. Banks as Speaker Of the
national House Of Representatives com
pletes the following results: The Pres
ident Of the United States, the Speaker
Of the House, the President Of the Sen
ate, the head of the Cabinet, and the
occupant Of our mostimportant diplomatic
post, the Minister to England, are all
Northern men. Gen. Pierce and Mr..
Banks are from New England, Mr..
Marcy and Mr.. buchanan from the
Middle States, and Mr.. Bright from In
diana.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
DEATH.
DIED, on the Sthinstant, KATE, only
daughter of ROBERT w. and MARY A.
GARTER, in the fifth year of her are.

DIED, on the Sth instant, KATE, only
daughter of ROBERT w. and MARY A.
CARTER, in the fifth year of her age.
In the demise we have just announced,
we are forcibly reminded hatneither old
age nor youth is secure against the I'M
erring shaft Of death. God permitted
this little innocent to live just long
enough to fulfil the end for which he de-
signed her. She has ever been the OBJ
jcct Of more than usual affection to her
now bereayed parents, whose too ardent
love it seems was envied by Heaven,
where she now rigns an angel We
knew the sweet KATE, whose amiable
qualities endeared her to ALL None
knew her that did not feel sentiments Of
affection towards her. Endowed during
her short life with good health her illness
was unexpected and of short duration
She bore to the last moment the very
character of mildness, which constituted
the principal trait of her existence she
passed from this world without struggle
leaving memory that will ever be cher
ished-a memory which like the setting
sun reflects the most beautiful rays Of all
that is good noble and admirable in hui
man nature With truth we may say,
though affection weeps, Heaven reioices.
Her funeral Will take place from the
residence Of her father at II O'clock this
morning.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
LATE SHERIFES SALE

LA - t1lAlIiNII - l1A In.
B@Y virtue Of a writ Of iori facias is
ED sued by Justice Of the Peace for
the State of Maryland, in and for Mont
gomcry county, and to the Sheriff direct
cd, will be exposed to public sale, on
SATURDAY. tie 23d instant, at the
Courthouse door in Rockville, ut 2 o.
clock, p. NJ, for cash only All tho
right, title, claim and interest, both at
law and in equity, Of Richard Il Jack
son, Of, in and to the following pieces.
parcels, or tracts Of Land, to vital
that tract Of Land called WILLIAM AND
JAMES" ard addition to the same"
containing 1913 ACRES more or less.
Seized and taken as the property of
the said Richard H. Jackson, at the suit
of NJ, II. Lection, use of hyde Griffith,
and will be sold to satisfy the same.
WM W. ALLEN, Deputy,
feb 2-td for NJ. Fields, Late ShG.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
co. 09PHANS' COURT
NOTICE 70 CREDITORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that fine subscriber
~ has obtained from tho Orphans Court Of
Montgomery county letters Of admin siradon
on The personal estate Of ERASMUS WSON.
late Of said county, deceased. Al persons hay-
ing claims against said deceased arc hereby
warned 10 exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof 10 the subscriber, on or before the End
day of February 1857; otherwise they may,
by law, be excluded Rom all benefit or said cs-
tate Persons indebted 10 said estate are re-.
qucsted 10 make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this Goth January, 1896.
JOHN r.. DAWSON,
feb 2--4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

A flaming excitement is now existing
in Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Sew
cnty-nine students robelled, caused by
the unjust dismission of three members
of the Sophomore Glass Lawyer Miller
has been invited to meet the students in
the Chapel this morning, at 8 o'clocl,
for the purpose of quelling the rebellion.
4 STUDENT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
NOTICE no CnEDTVORs.

NJ Office Is hereby given hat the subscriber
~ has obtained from the Orphans Court
Of Montgomery county letters Of administration
on the personal estate OF JOHN DAWSON,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased arc
hereby warned to exhibit the same with tho
vouchers thereof 10 the subscriber, on or before
the 2nd day Of February, 1851 otherwise
they may BY law, De excluded from all bcnc-
fit Of said estate. Persons indebted to said
estate are requested TO make immediate pGy-
mant. Giycu undor ray hand this 10Th day
Of january, 1876.
JOHN r. DAWSON,
feb 1T Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

NOTICE ishcrcby given that the subscribers
~ have obtained from the Orphans Court
Of Montgomery county letters administration
on the personal estate or MicnRAL r. FITzGEH-
AID, late Of said county, deceased All persons
having claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit The same with the vouchers
thereof TO the subscribers on or before the 9th
day Of February 1851; otherwise, they may,
by law be excluded from all benefit OF said
estate. Persons indebted 10 said estate are
requested 70 make immediate payment Given
under our hands tllis lth day or February,
1856 THONASB. FITZGERALD,
WIZ g. ROBERTSON.
FEB Cit Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

THE ToBAcco INTEREST. Resolutions
have been adopted by the Kentucky
legislature declaring that it is the duty
Of the United States, in all future trea-
ties with foreign countries to see that
the great staple of tobacco is placed on
an equal footing with the other great
agricultural interests Of our common
country. The Kentucky Senators 10
Congress are also instructed to urge the
subject upon the attention Of the general
government.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
EST RAY.

WWTAS taken up as an estray, tres
w passing On his enclosures; about
the 18th of January, a DURHAM
STEER, marked with crop in each
car and two Sits in the right Tho
owner is requested TO come forward, provo
property, pay charges, and take him
away.
jan 90 WIN. A. CADY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

NJ Office is hereby given that the subscriber
IN has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Montgomery county letters testamentary on
the personal estate Of RoBERr Y BRExr, late OF
ofsaid county, deceased. All persons having
claims against said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscribers, on or before the 2nd day OF
February, 1851; otherwise they may by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate Per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under my
hand this Goth day OF january, 1876,
HARRIET BRENT,
feb at EXeeutrix.
National lntelligencor copy once week for
Meeks md chnrgc ENccnlriX
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

IMPROVEMENT. or THE PATAPsco RIVER.
Yesterday, in the &. s. Senate, Mr..
Pratt, from the committee on commerce,
reported a bill for the improvement Of
the navigation of the Patapsco river,
which was twice read and placed on the
calendar.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
ElS,B6eAW EE6esse;.

GAME to the enhseribcT-'55, between
~ Christmas aud the LIST Of January.
1866, two STRAY HOGS. One is Ell
tirely black and the other sandy spotted.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, and tako
them away.
jan % FRANCIS FLACK. .
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
GJAT0. PHOSPHATE Or LIME. PLAS-
TER, AND OTHER EERTNl7FRS,

2
PERUVIAN GUAN0, No. !, furnished at
the Government price the ton Of 22f0 lbs de-
liycrcd either from ship, warehouse at the Point,
or at my Warehouse, up town, ON terms the
most advantageous to dealers and consumers.
MEXICAN GUAN0 selected from cargoes,
rich in Phosphates.
PHOSPHATE or LIME, manufactured
expressly for my agency
ALso--PL1STER and other Fertilizers.
10" For the convenience Of Farmers, their
orders will be filled either at The Guano wharf.
or ut my Warehouse, No. lll WEST PRATI
STREET, near Light at all times without de-
lay. Expense avoided if possible, and made
light when unavoidable.
d. VI. RHODES,
No. ldl West Pratt street. Baltimore
feb 9-l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

THE SPEAEERsuP. The New York
Tribune. of course, is III exstacics over
the election Of Mr. Banks 1t declares
it never dospared Of such triumph, and
continues:
g We did not believe, although we
are ready to bclieye almost anything of
Northern doughiaccs, hat men chosen TO
represent the anti-Nebraska sentiment of
the North could quite swallow not only Il
Nebraska man, but "a South Carolina
Nebraska man, and not only a slave
holder, but stakeholder owning thou
sand slaves. We choked at this, aud it
seems others who had votes to give
choi.cd at it also Mr.. Aiken could
not be swallowed. We will hope there
is good in the omen; and we will hepe,
too, there is an omen Of good in the
election Of Mr. Banks. 1t has thus far
turned out that the Speaker who sin Of
fec at the Presidential election has al
ways been Of the same politics as the
successful candidate for that high Office.
If there is to be an exception at the next
election it will be the first
The Tribune then goes on tohope that
the people Of Kansas will now have JUS
tice done them, and adds:
cit would seem that as there were
chivalric men from the South who dared
do right on the Nebraska question, so
there must be others from that quarter
who will dare dojusticc to Kansas. We
look for nIch men especially among the
members from Tennessee, Kentucky and
Maryland.
The New York Post, another frcc-soil
journal, also rejoices at the success Of
Banks. We quote:
No tidings Of so grateful a charac-
ter, 50 full Of auspicious promise for the
future, have reached us from Washing
ton for years, as the news of Mr.. Banks
election as Speaker Of the House. We
congratulate the whole country, North
and South, on this resulted long and
uncertain struggle between the party Of
freedom and that Of slavery, between the
representatives Of the people and the
representatives of class"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
Late Sheriff. Sale.

LaCS OnSf1TI s sale.
EDY virtue Of a writ Of feri facias, is
ED sued out Of the Circuit Court of
Montgomery county, aud to the Sheriff
Of said county directed, will be exposed
to public sale, on TUESDAY,, he 4h
dug Of larch merit, at tho Courthouse
doorin Rockville, at The hour Of 3 o clock,
P. NJ, for cash only, all thoright, title,
claim and interest, both at law and in
equity, ef Jonathan Stewart, Of, in and
to the following pieces parcels or tracts
Of Land-called CUMBERLAND"
and SILENCE" lying and being in
Montgomery county--and being his in
terest in his fathers (Walier Stewar)
real estate.
Seized and taken as the property Of
the said jonathan Stewart, atthc suit Of
William Gray, and will be sold to satisfy
the same. NJ. FIELDS,
feb 9-ts Late Sheriff.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

EXECUTION OF A Son FOR THE MURDER
oF HIS FATHER. w have already briefly
mentioned that Jos T. Williams was
executed at Roxboro', N. c., on Friday
Of last week, for the murder of his
father, wealthy gentleman, formerly
Of Pittsylvania county, Va. The Milton
IN. CD Chronicle has the following
notice of the execution:
On the day of his execution he called
a friend or two in jail, and besought
them to join him in prayer until the
last moment of his earthly existence
he sent out a supplication for the prayers
of the vast multitude then and there as
sembled. The hour arriving for his ex-
ccution, the sheriff, with a bleeding
heart and tearmoistQned eye, called for
him.
Taking Mr.. VIM. Lyon (his fathers
friend and neighbor) by the hand and
begging him to 90 with him and pray
for him, he proceeded to the gallows,
praying all the way until he arrived in
sight Of the gallows, when, trembling
like leaf, he gave vent to an expression
Of feeling that no pen can describe, and
which touched the most callous heart. -
Arriving at the gollows he sued for the
last moment, and begged every Christian
on the ground to pray for him.
1t was here that the sheriff read him
a brief note, reminding him of future
rewards and puBishments-of the aw-
fulness Of dying with lie on his lips,
and invoking him to say, while he looked
eternity in the face, whether he was gull
ty or innocent Of the murder. lie re-
piled that he had "said all that he had
to say about it-he was not guilty p
SO the prisoner protested his innocence
to the last moment. Mounting the
scatfold and forgiying everybody, at Il
minutes past II o'cIocl, Williamson
soul was launched into eternity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

Hon. JAMES Buchanan AND THE
Presidency The Philadelphia Penn
sylyanian gives the following extract from
private letter from the Hon. James
Buchanan to gentleman Of that city:
you refer to the connection ofmyname
with the Presidency 4 y This
neither desired nor expected. Thomoyc-
ment in my favor has, therefore origina-
ted without my previous knowledge or
consent, and should be quite satisfied
should another be selected.
"The next will be the most important
and responsible presidential term since
the last war with England or perhaps
since The origin Of the government. Both
cur foreign and our domestic affairs will
require the guidance Of an able, firm and
skillful pilot 10 steer the vessel Of State
clear Of the breakers. J pray Heaven
that the best man may be selected for the
crisis, and to me il is matter Of indifcr-
onca whether he comes from the North
Or the South, the East or the West"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

GuoRdE LAW IN CouRr. -.Live Oak
George, candidate for the Presidency,
figured extensively on Wednesday morn
ing in the United States Court in his
more familiar character of United States
mail steamship contractor. He and his
associates, Marshall 0. Roberts, Edwin
Croswell and others, are charged by two
co-directors, Messrs Sloo and Fisher,
with having failed to account for all the
moneys which have come into their
hands, AMI with having done a great
mauy things which they ought not to
have done, to the great pecuniary dotri-
mcnt of the compliments, and the court
is asked TO enjon them against managing
the property as heretofore. Mr.. Sloo is
the one who received the original con-
tract from the governmcnt.--Neo York
Post.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

APPOINTMENTS At WAsHuNGToN. Cap
tain Darling, the newly elected doorkeep-
or of the House Of Representatives, inn
mediately on taking oath Of Office,
removed Mr.. James l.. Wright, Of New
Jersey, a doorkecper, and appointed to
the vacancy Mr. James Nokes, who was
formerly member Of the police in the
capitol The same officer has also APP
pointed Mr.. II. H. Babcock, Of New
York, as superintendent Of the folding
room, vice Thomas > Gait, removed
IN the House postoaico Mr. j y. Moss
principal clerk, has been removed, and
Horace Upton appointed in his stead.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

SOUTHERN CoMMERCIAL CONVENTION
This body ro-assemblod on Saturday last.
The Richmond Wing says that Dir.
BREWER, who became suddenly unwoll
on Friday, having recovered, was again
present. Mr.. Myers, of Norfolk, Of
fcrcd the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Res0ited, That committee of six be
appointed to memorialize the Legislatures
Of Southern and Southwestern States to
unite with the State of Virginia in the
formation Of a line or lines Of Atlantic
steamers, to ply between Hampton Roads
and other ports Of the South to Europe,
and that said committee are authorized
to adopt such other measures in further
ancc of the objectas they may fnd ex-
pedient and proper.
The following gentlemen were APP
pointed as the committee: Messrs. Myer
Myers, John j.. Doyle, and Geo. Blow,
Of Norfolk, and Mcssrs. IL. j. Cabell,
Nyndham Robertson, and James II.
Ferguson, Jr., Of Richmond.
Mr.. 2. v Daniel, Jr., Of Richmond.
offered resolution for the appointment
ola committee Of zine, to whom shall be
referred all resolutions adopted as the
sense Of the Convention, and who shall
prepare and publish an address to the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

REJoICINGs AT THE ELECTION OF
BANKs.-Banyor he. FEB. 4h.-A sa-
lutte of one hundred and three guns will
be fired here tomorrow in honor of the
election of Mr.. Banks to the Speakership
of the House of Representatives. In the
evening the Republicans will hold pub
lie meeting.
Boston, Fcb. 4.-The citizens of Wal
than, the native town of Speaker Banks
fred one hundred guns to-day in honor
of his election. The announcement was
made in Waltham on Saturday night, by
a special messenger from Boston. II
Several dwellings, were Illuminated and
congratulatory speeches made. Mrs
Banks was called upon, and found in
attendance at the sick bed of her mother
Hearty cheers were given at the resi-
dences of the leading republicans, when,
about midnight, the crowd dispersed.
Chicago, FEB. 5.--0ne hundred guns
were fred here this morning in honor Of
Mr.. Banks election to the Spcakership.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

T. S. SENATOR ron MARYLAND. Both
Houses Of the Legislature of this State
have agreed to 60 into an election for U.
$. Senator on Thursday, the 14th inst.
Ex-Governor Pratts term in the Senate
expires on the 4th Of March in 1851 and
as there is ne>session Of the Legislature
other than the present one before that
period, it is necessary that his successor
be chosen at this session, which expires
on the 10th OF March next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09

THE NEXT PREsDENcY.-The friends
Of Messrs. Fillmore and Law, in New
York, seem to be getting little excited.
The New York Times Of yesterday says
the friends of the former gentleman look
upon the forthcoming Philadelphia con-
yention Of the 22nd as a device Of Geo.
Laws supporters to force his nomination
upon the American party, and they are
not inclined to give it the benefit Of their
adhesion in advance Of its action. -
1t then adds:
It is pretty well settled that Mr.. Law
will have a majority Of the delegates at
Philadelphia, and that he will be put in
nomination by that convention. If Mr..
Fillmorc's friends shall not succeed in
postponing action, we presume they will
Withdraw from the convention. At all
events, they will not, unless We are mis-
infomed, give their support to Mr.. Law
if he is nominated now.