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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-05
s. r. HOOVER
IRON HALL
Boot, Shoe, and Trunk
ESTABLISHMENT,
Pennsylvania Avenue, bet. 9th and 10th SITS.

PennsyIVanla Avenue, bet 9th and 10Th SIS.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
IN THIS SPLENDID ESTABLISHMENT,
Il which has no superior in the United States,
may be found, at all times, the most extensive
stock in this city of every style and quality of
LADIES, GENTLEMEN, CHILDREN & SER
WANTS BOOTS 4 SHOES; also, TRUNKS,
CARPET BAGS, YALlSES, SATCIlELS, &c.
My stock Of Fall and Winter Wear, recently
selected from the most celebrated manufacture
ers, is very superior.
promise to offer unusual inducements, and
respectfully solicit your patronage and inAu-
ence. S. p. HOOVER.
p. S. 400 prs. Coarse Boots at Cost.
Washington Jan. 10, 1856.
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WEBBING & OTHER pRESENTS.

Solid Silver Tea Sets Pitchers, Goblets,
Cups, Napkin Rings, Table, Desert and Tea
Spoons and Forks; Silver Desert Knives; Soup,
Cream and Gravy Ladies Sugar, Salt Mus
tard and Egg Spoons; Pie, Cake, Fish, and
Butter Knives; Sugar Sifters; Ice and Salad
Tongs; Preserve and Jelly Spoons, Pickle
Forks, &c. Also-Pearl, Ivory, Spanish and
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r. ID. HALLS CHEAP CASH STORE.
NEVER HAS OUR ASSORTMENT BEEN
1 v so complete and our stock so large as at
the present time and as we give our friends
and customers the benefit of the low-priced
cash system; they may expect to buy Of us at
least ten per cent lower than they can of other
houses who sell on long credit and consequent
ly must have much larger profits to pay for
slow debts, which to some extent every credit
business must produce.
We would here name few Of the EXTR A
| BARGAINS which have Just been received
from the NORTHERN AUCTIONS and IN
| PORTERS:
| Wide Black Silks, 30 cents;
| Nous De LANES, cents worth IL;
| 1000 yards very fine De LANES, IL cents,
worth 30
| Yard wide Merino, IL cents, worth %;
| Fine De Berge, i cents worth 25
1000 yards good Calico, cents;
| Second mourning Calico, cents worth 2
/ Plaid Muslins, IL cents, worth 25;
| Embroidered Curtain Muslin, l2cts worth %
! Cloth and silk Mantillas very cheap;
| Merno Mantilas, only 81 so;
Irish Linen, rs cents;
| 2O00 yards Of ginghams at cents;
Best Manchester Gingham, / cents, worth s.
II cents;
! Wide beached Sheeting, only 10 cents;
| Wool Flannel, only II cents
Canton Flannel, s cents
| Good Bed Ticking, 6 cents, worth 10;
Apron Check, cents
| Linen Towels, cents;
Cassinetts, only 25 ceuts
Blankets, 80 cents;
Lnseys very cheap;
Full Cloth for servants, very heavy and
cheap;
Long Embroidered Undersleevos. IL cts;
Infants embroidered Bodies, 25 cents worth
as cents;
Ladies black and colored Kid Gloves, l:
cents
Cotton Gloves, pair for IL cents;
Ladies' Cotton Hose, 6 cents;
+ Gentlemcns lined Berlin Gloves IL cents
worth 81 cents;
Gentlemen fnc silk Ildkfs., % cents;
Do, col'dborder, do, II cents;
Spool Cotton, II cents per dozen;
Ladies' Vests, very cheap;
Gentlemen's Undershirts, 81 cents;
Fine Satin Stocks, 80 cents;
Silk Crayats only % cents;
Rich Bonnet Ribbons, as low as s cents;
Bonnets, only 81 cents;
Genuemen's and BOYS Hats and Cans. from
IL cents up.
The BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT il
complete, embracing every variety Of BOOTS
SHOES and RUBBERS for Ladies, Gentlemen
and Children, many of which have been mad
| TO order, and | will WARRANT THEM TIC
| GIVE SATISFACTION. We have Ladies
Caters as low as 81 cents. Slippers 81 cents
/ Children 5 Shoes Is cents. Gentlemen's Boots
4 81 90. BOYS Boots ST. Ladies' and Misses
| OLD STYLE CATERS AT HALF PRICE.
Avery large assortment of Heavy Boots ant
Brogans for servants, very cheap, and warrant
ed not TO rip.
Iwould say to all CASH BUFFERS VIII,
wish to study economy in these hard times /,
look over the above list and compare IL will
the prices they have been in the habit of nav
ing, and then We chcerfully invite them 10 cal
and examine our stock, assuring them a kim
reception, prompt attention, and upright ant
honorable dealing.
Purchasers buying to sell again can Obtain
any article they may wantat Baltimore prices
r. b. HALL
No. 373, Seventh street,
Fourth door north of | street.
m Remember the number, 37s, fourtl
house above street, Washington. ID. G.
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DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENTS.
a, CgS 6 e "a .

A UCTI0EEER AND COMMISSION MER-
IA CHANT, Corner of 7th and d Streets,
WASHINGTON CITY d. G.
Has on hand large and extensive assortmnn,
Of NEW FURNITURE, which he win sell on
the most reasonable terms. Call and examine
and am sure can please you.
jan 26--l2m A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Spectacles & Eyeglasses.

Gold, silver, fine steel extra plated Spectaces
and Eye Glasses, of all focuses, with perifocal,
penscopie, and parabola Glasses. Strict atten-
ton paid to the selection of glasses adapted to
the eyes Of yparers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-05


WILLIAM THOMPSON,
Price One Dollar and Fifty Cents II paid in
advance, or within three months from The
date Of subscription With business card,
50 per Rnnum, If paid in advance, or month
~ in all cases.
1T is the fixed and unnltcrehle purpose Of the
4 WAslnSGToS NEWS to oppose tho progress of
Know NOTTINGHAM believing that its secret and
avowed purpose is to deprive natrralizcd citi.
zens Of their constitutional rights, sud to esta-
blish test law in rcsTect TO religious opinion
The late rcfGsai OF the Know Nothing National
Ccnysn.iea 20 admit even dnericaa Catholics
TO meml ership, proves most contlusiyely the
proscriptve character Of the organization, and
lis exclusive and illiberal spirit.
The WAsTsoTog News win present It's read
crs, during the session Of Congress. weekly
abstract Of its proceedings, and such general
notices Of all matters Of public interest at the
seat CT the General Government az will bo &C
ceptahle, as the editor helieves, 70 his country
subscribers and friends, whose steady and ex-
tending patronage is respectfully solicited,
aug 1T
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DR.. ROSES TREATISE ON CONSUMPTION
PRICE ONE DOLLAR.
JOHNSON STEWART ROSE.

no The new postage law requires that all
letters be prepaid. Ny correspondence being
extensive, applicants, to ensure replies, must
enclose postage.
Money letters must be registered b. the Post
master, such letters only being al my risk.
oct 27-6 m.
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CgEAUNCY EVAEsRHNEAs,
Matchmaker & JeWeler,

A Nd Dealer in FINE WATCHES, JEW
IA, ELRY, and SlLYERWARE, would re
specially solicit the attention of those who de-
sire a good article to his choice variety of Lon
don, Geneva and Copenhagen WATCHES,
selected with the view Of tinle-kccping and du-
rable qualities, for which suitable guarantee
will be furnished those who purchase.
Gold Seals Fob and Vest Chains Fine Jew
elry, Silver Spoons, Forks, Goblets, Cups, &c.
for sale at New York prices.
PEPAIRING.-Th Chronometer, Duplex,
Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical and other
Watches repaired. Also, Jewelry, &c.
No. $40 PENN. AVENUE between Sixth
and Seventh streets, Browns Hotel Building,
sign OF the GOLDEN WATCH,
mar 22--12m Washington, D. G..
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COLUMBIAN GUANO.

n ME subscribers would call the attention OF
Il the Farmers Of Montgomery county to the
above named article, and invite their attention
to the analysis Of Dr. W. S. REESE, State In
spector, as
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EXTRA PLATED WARE AND TABLE
nInI III. "

Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Casters, Walters,
Pitchers, Goblets, Albata Forks, Spoons, But
ter Coolers, &c. AIso-Superior Table Cutlery
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Superior Gold vYatches.

in magic hunting cases, which can be worn as
a hunter, or changed at win by the wearer in
to the ordinary open face Watch, Copenhagen
or Jurgensen Pocket Chonometers and Watch
es; Ladies Enameeddo studded with diamonds
and pearls; Ladies' and Gents elegantly en-
graved and plain do. with duplex lever and
horizontal movements, all warranted perfect
time keennrr
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DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENTS.
4. r. CLARK,
gJphoEster & EaaperEaanger.

INHALER IN FRENCH AND AMERI-
AZ CAN Paper Hangirgs and Upholstery
Goods, No. 24S Pa. Avenue between 18th
and 18th Streets would call attention to bis
extensive FAN stock, comprising a well selected
such as Gold, Velvet Satin, and common
Papers, suitable for every description of work;
French Landscape Views, Decorations, Oak
Paneling, &c; Window Shades, Corniccs,
Tassels, Ginps Cords, &c. An orders for
work executed with promptness, and in the
best manner.
WashingtonCity, Oct CT
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Rich .yeweIrv.

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl and Florentine Mosa-
icBroaches; Earrings and Bracelets in sets; Dia-
mond Crosses; Diamond, Pearl, Ruby and En-
erald Finger Rings, Cold Chains, Lockets,
Seals, Keys, Breastpins, Pencils, Gold Thin
bles Wedding Rings sc.
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The Washington News,

A CITY, LITERARY & INDEPENDENT
NEWSPAPER,
Published in Washington eOc5y Saturday, By
WILLIAM THOMPSON,
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Manufactured TO order.

Every description of Gold and Silver Ware,
such as Testimonials, richly wrought with APP
propriate designs Diamond and other Pre-
cious Stones, set in the most elaborate STYLES.
Arms, Crests and Initials cut on stone and me-
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WATCH REPAIRING.

Watches and Chronometers carefully repair
ed, and warranted to perform accurately AL
so-Jewelrv and Silyerware neatly repaired
STRANGERS VISITING THE CITY
Are invited to examine our stock, if but for
their amusement.
5zi'~ All goods warranted at the lowest rates
and as represented.
NJ. w. GAIT & BROTHER,
No. 224 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Between 9th and 10th SITS.
Washington, Aug. Is, 1855.
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m Remember the number, 373, fourt
house above street Washington, ID. G.
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NtsC Spring Goods !

VCONOR is now opening the follow
" inssprins Goods, reed. BY the latest arrival,
Millinery.
Paris Spring Bonnets, Straw, Hair and Lace. FIR
aides and Misses. Ribbons, Plumes, Flowers. 10
Fine Dress GOotls.
Ovsandie, barege plain and dounced Dresses
Plain and Flounced dresses Muslin and Jsconet
Fiounced Dresses, Brillsntines, White and Color
ed Jaconets, Swiss, Nansook and Null Muslns
White Embroidered Robes and Skirts; Embroid
cred swiss Muslin, In pieces; Striped and check
Muslins, every kind.
r. m brol dc rles.
Embroidered Muslin and Jaconet Bands Ernb'd
Muslins and Jaconets Edging snd Inserting col
lars, Chemisetts and Sleeves, : great varietv
Domestic Goods.
Irish Linen, Linen lawns, Colored and White
socbinste Mosquito Bars, Linen for Mosquito Bars
french, English and American Calico Prints
0inghams. Checks and Plain Dress Goods
Perfamsry 0f Every Description.
Corsets, Hoped Skirts and False Hair. in sbpn.
dance - Third 8trset-o opposite the PosttfIlce
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1fiu pfrtisfu,fats
strayeA or stslsn.

straye1 Or stolen.
IRON my residence, On the -
/ l4th int, a small Ttrri.r -
dog-ears and tail cropped, black, and lep.
tanned, answers by the name Of M.,,nrd
A liberal reward will bs given for biz -
covery.
april 15-2t ROBT. L. HENDERSON
RACON nACON.-1O Casks Clear Side,
ID Casks Plain Hams: 20 Tjerc.. r.,...es.;
Sugar Cured Hams. Just received ana m ssi. ~
sp14 JOSfrs Mar
~ ESA GROUND FLOUR
and N1eaa.-The Young America Mills ~.
running every other day. Consumers orde,Ine
nouf or meal, would do well 10 secure that vhlcss
10 fresh and sweet By purchasing Of
apl4 JOSHUA BEAI,
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THB NlcAKAouA FtAo.-The an.
sign Of Nicaragua consists Of three
stripes. two Of Of ky blue with q white
stripe In the centre. In che midst Of
the white 10 . circular device Of the
Seal Of State and the representation Of
seven volcanoes, in token Of the VOL
esnic range Of Nicaragua.
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MARRIAGE or THE PRrrcEss ROYAL
OF ENoLAND.--The New York Even-
Post, says it is automatically advised
chat the Princess royal Of England,
now in the sixteenth year of her age,
10 bethrothed to Prince Frederick Of
Prussia, . young gentleman some nine
years her senior and that they will be
married probably in the course Of the
current year.
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D1ND.

axSAn zp4ay, Aleer long aAd protrActed illness
aSsd about - years. ~
The frtsads aid acquaistssces Of che family
ore Respectfully invited 10 attend her funeral
'''s morning. alto o'clock from her late residsne,
corner Of Church saa Thira streets.
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LYNCH Law IN V1Ro1r1A.-A man
named VIM. Hornback, living in Lewis
county, Va, for the alleged il1.treat-
ment Of his family, was lynched by the
young men in the neighborhood, one
night last week. The Western Her.
aid says
"He was taken . few nights since
by : party Of men, who stripped him
Of bis clothing, aud rode him for a
length Of time in that condition on q
rail; he was then taken to a briar. patch
{ and made to run through it. When
ever be s.inced disposition to move
less slowly. q stout paddle, bored
through with auger holes, was applied
which accelerated his mdvements aston
ishingly. This exercise being over
coat Of tar and feathers was applied,
which NJ: Hornback was made to
wear, much against bis will. During
this oppsration he tried to, faint, but
the paddle soon restored him to con-
ciousness; sltsr whieh be vas left alone
in his glory" s9@ s'ff@
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Among the Late Arrivals

Among the Late Arrivals
OF NEW GOODS AT THE
Philadelphia Cheap Cash Store.
WILL be found beautiful new stvla
w Paris Bareges Flounced robes, very ehesp
large assortment Of Satin Damssk Table Cloths
and Napkins. very superior quality Of Gents Lin.
en- Cambria Handkerchief a few pieces Of super
white linen drill For sale At the
PHILADELPHIA CHsAP CAsH eroRR
mar25-M. Lafayette Street
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PIERCE AND THE New ENGLAND
SrArEs.-1n the Cincinnati Conyen.
ton these six New England State.
will 60 a solid column for Mr.. Pierce
and yet cannot promise him single
vote. Neither will they vote for INV
other candidate who 10 likely to be
nominated BY the Cincinnati Conven.
ton.
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Hen Qbfap Storf.
Beautiful sprlng Goods.

1UsT RECEIVED per Steamship Cahawba. from
y New York, and opened this morning. 4 ohojce
selection Of ladies Dress Goods Fjourced NJ,
exc Robes, Chsly, Plain and Black bsreres
0fnkhams, Lawns, very hns Black Alpaca. euper
go'nbssine, English and french prints, Brillisntes
Corded Lawns, Paris sylphides, new article 70,
ladies dresses. Grenadines &C., at the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CASH STORE
mario Lafayette street
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UNITED STATES F1NArcEs.-Tt il
ssid chat the Federal expenses will
reach seveuty.five million this year
and tho probability is that the revenue
will not be sufficient to meet the OBJ
1igations-and in that event-s loan
will have TO be resorted to. The Do.
'mocratic party have . way Of spend
ing money.
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Tan PEoPLE's FAvoR1rE.-.Tha,
sserling American sheet, the American
Ns.) Chronicle, speaks ofthe nominee
Of the American Party. in the follow.
Jog just and appropriate style to the
choice Of tho American People, a.
their candidates for tho Presidency:
o From the extreme ends Of chi.
mighty Uuion, the cheering assurance
10 borne, upon the breeze, and come to
usfrom The densely crowded citizens,
and from the isolated rural districts.
that MfLLARD FILLMORE, is the peo.
PIES Choice for the Chief Magistrate,
Of this nation. There is no mi.takior
tie Signs Of the times" the decree
has gone forth,-snd when the people
make up their minds, their is no such
word as fail. Fillmore, and Donclsop.
It it il true that coming events cast
their shadows before" are the chos.
on ones. to ill the highest Offices in
the gift Of American freemen. Aud
who can say that they are not worthy,
capable. and deserving None can
dispute their just claims, or dare to
cast obloquy on their honored names,
without having the foul embittcred
SANDER recoil on their own heads
The various enthuiastic manifestations
Of approval, the hundreds Of new.pa-
pers that have hoisted the flag, and the
other evidences, plainly show that the
American masses have set their heads
on the firm, and fearless friend Of the |
Union, Millard Fillmore. The South
has cause to be proud Of him, and will
gladly avail herself Of this opportunity
10 do him honor, and acknowledge her
gratitude for his manly protection of
her rights. Our disappointed oppo.
aents see their doom written on the
vall-they fear the popularity Of Fill
more. they know that his name is the
over Of strength. The signer Of the
fugitive Slave Bill CANNOT be repudi.
tied in the South.
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NesC Sl,,'t1eg Goods.

HAVE now in sto,e beautiful selec-
l ton Of New Spring Dress Goods, con-
sisting Of Rich Flounced Bsrrages, Grena-
dimes, Silk Tissues, Organdus, Jackonets,
Lawns, and Printed Linens-white goods
Of oil kinds, together with full line OF
Staple goods of oil kinds-to which
would respectfully invite the attention Of
the public generally.
mar25. W. d. PHILLIPS.
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=, F!s..-The Bayou Sara Ledger Of
the 1ztl inst, says that = Ere broke
out on Satuday morning, 10 the resi-
dsno: Of Capt. B. NJ. White, eousum-
ing the dwelling aud several adjacent
ould'ng'. Loss about $4,000 No
insurance.
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French MaDtillas,

THE ladies' are inviteo to examine our
L beautiful assortment Of French imported
spring Mantillas, OF the latest and most fashion
able styles, purchased Of the importers In NJ York,
- the assortment IL not very large, the ladies
would do well TO call early-at the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAr CASH s1oRg.
Marriott. Lafayette Street.
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GREAT variety
MILLINERY Il FANCY GOODS
IA A VEeVWNEe nafNRD GpHpmS

MADAME ?. MAINE, calls the attention If The
~ ladies Of East and West Baton Rouge, to ths
1act, th"s she has now, very large and varied
article asked for in this line. Her stock has been
selected With great care, Is fresh and fashionable
She is determined to sell at low figure for cash
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Dress Tri1nmingsi

WILL be opened this morning a
W beautiful assortment Of ladies dress trim
mings Of the latest Paris style. Sash and Bonnet
Ribbons, at the PHILADELPHIA CHsAp CASH sYoas.
mar25tf Lafavette alrsat
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Needle Work EmbrOideries.
A MOTHER lot Of those cheap en-
4 4 broiderys. Just received per s1esmer Ca
hswba, from New York Auction-at the
PHILADELPHIA Omar CAsg HroRs.
Lafayette Street.
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RBopE ISLAND ELEcrIoN.-The r..
suit Of the State election in Rhode
Island is thus announced by the Prov
idence Journal Of the Sd inst:
William w. Hoppin is reelected
Governor by 1885 majority; md
John X. Bartlett, Secretary Of State,
aud Charles Hart, Attorney General,
BY about the same majority. These
candidates were all on the American
and Republican tickets.
There is no choice of Lieutenant
Governor or Of General Treasurer.
Mr.. Brown leads Mr.. Pell 844. The
vote for Treasurer is about the same.
The Americans and Republicans
generally united on the candidates for
the General Assembly. tits not easy
TO classify the members with entire &C.
curacy, as some Of them belong to sew.
eral organizations; but we Judge that
the Americans and Republicans have
already clear majority Of the Grand
Committee. They have II Of the 81
Senators, and there are 5 vacancies.-
They have 38 Of the - members of
the House, and there IL vacancies.
The Lieutenant Governor and the
General Treasurer will be elected bv
The Grand Committee from the two
highest candidates, which are in this
case tho American and Democratic.
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civilian faUBBs, ESQ.

A card from this gentleman appears
10 the " Gasette" Of yesterday, with
regard to his connection as Clerk Of
the Louisiana Peniteptiary, viodicat-
ing himself Of any charge which have
been brought against him, when act
ing in the capacity of Clerk Of this
State Institution. We should like to
transfer entire in our columns the card
and certificates Of Mr. H., as request
ed, were it not for the lepght of said
documents. We feel satisfied that
any charge which has been made
against this gentleman, by any one.
was without foundation in the least.
Mn. HUBS, has always been in the
estimation Of bis fellow. citizens highly
respected and has ever yet been found
otherwise than correct, in every trans
action in whatever capacity that he
has been placed. Mn. HUBS, pub
fishes certificates from head Warden,
down; which fully e1culpates him from
any charge which has been put in cir
culation, injurious to bis character
and business capacity. He further
produces certificates that he has al
ways been faithful, punctuA and at
tentive to the duties imposed on him as
Clerk Of said institution. We subjoin
the following certificates, one Of them
is from two Of our best business men,
Col. A. Marta, and THos. PsrpER.
CAST. The other, is from Mr.. Ed
WARD H1R1ART, head Warden of the
institution. =.
LOUISIANA PEr1rENTrARv,)
Barrow RoueE March, 1866 {
We the undersigned, Merchants Of the
city Of Baton Rouge, having been called on
ny Mr.. William Hubts, Clerk cf the Loui-
siana Penitentiary, to examine the books
Of that institution, As kept ny him, have
proceeded to do so, IN disinterested man |
ner. And after q careful and dilipent in
vestigation
We take pleasure in stating that the !
bsoks and accounts have been kept in |
mastery and plain manner, 20 much 60 that |
any person with experience could detect
the least error. Our attention has also |
been called to the shipment of goods chare-
ed on the account Of Messrs Miltenberger
L Co., and find the Clerk in possession OF
the necessary vouchers sustaining his re-
port. We have also examined his monthly
trial balanced sheets, and find them correct
and to balance. We have no hesitation in
saying that those persons having circulated
report in regard to his incapacity did so
from ignorance or prejudice and anv person
Or persons can be satisfied Of the foregoing
by examination. As to his standing as
private citizen, hie character stands above
reproach. We have known him Intimately
for many years. as private citizen, and a
public officer and take pleasure in saying
Fhat his conduct has ever been that Of IN
upright honorable gentlemrn. n
A. malta,
THOS. PENDERCAST.
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The Dandridgs Herald bas bssn ~
pended The printing odce il for sale.