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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
ROCKVILLE, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER &C. 1856

their countrymen, And what is now
the state of things? Fifteen of the
thlrty-one States protest with one voice
against this attempted sectional agrees
sion on the part of the North Their
people are united on this issue. There
is no difference of opinion there. They
know themselves to be the weaker party,
II States are to band together States
against States. They fear for the future,
as weaker party cannot be censured
for doing. They forebode evil from the
possibility that the black republicans
succeed in overcoming the democracy of
the North. And if force is to rule
power of numbers is to triumph over
every consideration of justice and right
they evidently are prepared to use it
in what they understand as self-defence;
and that they will so act who can doubt
who has watched with a philosophical
and calm reasoning Judgment this whole
slavery difficulty?
The attempt to force into Kansas a
population purposely to exclude slavery
they have met by like forcing of pop
ulation from the South to compel slavery
there. They triumphed at the ballot
box. The attempt to overawe them by
bands sent into the Territory armed with
Sharpe's rifles they have met in the same
spirit with the borderer's rihe-an older
weapon, and weapon they evidently
can use with fatal effect.
There is no true patriot North or
South-no lover of the Union for the
sake Of the Union--but must mourn al
this state of things. 1t foreshadows q
strife that will never end till the Union
ends, unless the people, without shadow
of turning and in overwhelming might
stand by the Union and the Constitution
and their only faithful upholders, through
evil and good report-the national De
mocracy "Fair play is the jewep tina
can only save the country from worse
condition than that now cursing the fail
plains of Kansas. And the only fail
play that the South asks is that the peo-
pie of the Territory be permitted to de-
eide for themselves whether they will
have slavery as a curse to themselves, il
it is curse, or freedom, as their own free
choice. We are with them in this issue,
now and ever.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
From the Pennsylvanian
A LETTER OF HON. JOHN v. L..
MCMAHON.

This gentleman, famous over the land
as popular orator of unsurpassed abili-
lty, and for some years past removed
from political strife, has acted with the
friends of Mr. Buchanan from the be-
ginning; and we had hoped to be able
to announce his presence at the great
meeting held yesterday. His upright
and blameless character; his lofty and
unsurpassed abilities, and his extended
influence in Maryland, would have given
to anything from his lips peculiar sig
nificance.
How he regards existing politics, must
be seen from the following letter, re-
luctantly declining an invitation to be
present at our meeting. II must be a
grievous cause that could induce such a
man to arrive at SO startling a conclu-
sion. If a citizen of a State generally
50 little likely to be operated upon by
extreme southern prejudices, is filled
with those dark apprehensions, and ami
mated by these indignant emotions, what
must be the sentimentand the resolution
on the part Of those who are more keen
ly alive to the assaults of the Abolition
lists and disunionists We spread this
letter of Mr. Mcmahon before our read
ers, as an admonition which every citi-
zen shonld lay deeply at heart:
BALTIMORE, Sept. Is, 1856.
DEAN SIR:-I have received, and re-
greet that ] cannot avail myself of your
very kind invitation TO attend the mass
meeting to be held at Philadelphia on
the 18th instant.
But for an affection of one Of my eyes,
which renders it proper for me at present
to avoid writing as far as possible, |
might be disposed to say something upon
the topics which the occasion suggests.
But really, sir, | cannot refrain from say
ing to you, that from the spirit which
pcryades this land, it seems to me that
the day for argument has gone by, and
that in the wild and senseless crusade
against slavery, religious belief, common
sense, and all respect for correlative
rights and obligations, as members of the
same government and creatures of the
same God, seem TO have fed the coun-
try. With regard to the rights, inte-
rests, feelings and determination of the
people Of the southern States, the very
error Of the moon seems to rule the
North; and, if we may Judge from the
recent elections, they would seem to in
dictate that they who rule the North are
resolved to leave us no protection or safe
ty for ourselves and our rights except in
a seporote nationot existence. That con-
clusion would indeed be most fearful
one TO arrive at for many reasons; but
when reached, we shall all be found
ready for the crisis, and prepared to meet
every sacrifice which the emergency may
demand.
Yours, very respectfully,
JoBs v. l.. McMAmON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT. Recently at
democratic meeting at Morris, Illinois,
as we learn from the Chicago Times,
while Senator Douglas was holding the
audience as it were, entranced, a heavy
shower Of rain came on. Not a man,
woman or child moycd--still it rained,
and there they stood as if immoveable.
Mr. Douglas paused, and with burst of
feeling which sent thrill 10 every heart,
he exclaimed :-"Whon ! see my own
fellow-citizens. and the women, and the
children, willing and continuing 10 sit
through drenching torrent Of water
from the heavens 10 hear me tell them
Of the danger Of our glorious Union,
feel new courage 10 60 forth TO the battle
for our common safety" Even as he
spoke, the cloud passed away and bright
ray Of sunlight fell upon the speaker. -
He paused again, and raising biz hand
towards the sun, exclaimed ;--"See, my
friends, the cloud has passed away and
heaven smiles once moro upon us and
our cause" Oh the shouts that rent
the air--thc effect was electrical
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

ABOLITION DESIRE TO DEPosE THE Al
MIGHTY. The Richmond Dispatch, com
menting on Burlingame's declaration
that eve must have ah anti-slavery Con
stitution, an anti-slavery Bible, and an
anti-slavery God" says -" All three
are against Abolitionism, and THEREFORE IL
calls for new ones. 1t seeks 10 depose
the Almighty from his throne, and place
upon it an Abolition God-iu other
words the Devil, who was the first rebel,
and the father of Abolitionists The
French, in the frenzy Of their revolution
airy madness, deified prostitute. The
Black Republicans would 90 as far.
would deprive the Almighty Of his seer
tire, and place Satan or Giddings on the
seat Of universal empire. We rather
suspect they will meet with indifferent
luck. We don't wonder that they want
another God 4; they have nothing 10 hope
from the God Of the Bible, for their grea
captain failed in his attempt at abolisldpg
the Ruler Of the universe, and they ara
not likely to be more successful"
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1)netrp.
A CHILD ATPRAYER.

BY CLARA AUGUSTA.
A little child, with chestnut hair,
And gentle eyes Of blue,
And rosy checks and crimson lips,
Loves own appropriate hue,
Knelt in the mornings golden blush,
And raised her small hands fair,
And whispered in her lisping tones,
Dear Father, hear my prayer /"
The smiling sunbeams danced and played
Around the kneelng child,
And lighted up with holy light
Her features calm and mild;
The amber CLEANS seemed loath to leave
Her clouds Of waving hair,
And listened while those sweet lips said,
"Dear Father, hear my prayer /"
Oh, blessed child, keep ever pure
From sins enticing vile,
And let thy happy youthful brow
Rest ever in Gods smile;
And by and by thy feet shall press
The heavenly meadows fair,
And thou shalt chant in nobler strains.
Dear Father, hear my prayer ~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

THE PROSPECT IN RHODE ISLAND. I'm
late issue of the Providence Post wo
find the following encouraging language
in regard to the prospects Of democratic
victory in Rhode Island in November
next:
The question is frequently asked us,
by men who have little time to devote to
a survey Of the political battlefield, if
this State, in the coming election, can
be carried for Mr.. Buchanan. We have
hesitated to answer this question hereto
fore but the improved appearance of our
prospects within the last few weeks in
duces US TO say now that the State can
be carried, and aoW be carried, by the
democrats, if those TO whom the party
usually look for energetic action, in the
direction Of the canvass, on occasions
like this, do their wholp duty. The
people are ready for all tho work that is
necessary TO secure glorious triumph.
The masses were never better united,
and never more earnest than now. They
respond heartily to every call Chat is
made upon them and the choerfulness
and enthusiasm which characterize their
labors show that their hearts are in their
work There has not been campaign
in the last twelve years into which our
friends in this State have entered with
more earnestness; nor one, we honestly
believe, in which the promise of success,
under a proper direction Of their efforts
was greater than tits at this moment"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
From the Baltimore Republican,.
THE PROSPECT.
HAGERsrowN. Sep. Is, 1856


MEssRs EDrToRs AS you will prob
ably feel some interest in hearing from
the Western portion of the State, l take
pleasure in saying that / have been
through large part of Frederick, Wash
ington and Allegheny counties, and can
assure you, from personal observation,
that these counties will make decided
change in their vote this fall, as COM
pared with the last election.
In Allegheny, maDy of the leading
spirits of the Know-nothing party last
fall have left them, and are now doing
battle for Buchanan and the Union.
Among them are John +. Dilley, Esq.
the candidate of that party last fall for
States Attorney; John G. Wois, who
was elected Justice of the Peace by
the Know-nothihgs last fall; John b.
Killer, who furnished the Know-nothing
pole in Cumberland last fall, and now
says he has more beautiful one for
Buchanan, and others, equally active
and prominent.
In Frostburg district, where it was
hardly safe for Democrat to open his
mouth last fall, our friends have now
rented fine hall, and hold their club
meeting every Saturday evening and
we have assurances that in place Of ! rs
against us, as at the last election, this
fall will show majority in our favor
l have inquired diligently stoknsw Ii
there were any changes against us, but
| have not heard of one. In Washing
ton county, saw number Of men who
opposed us last fall and who are now with
us heart and soul, and wo wero assured
that we will gain upon our vote of lat
fall in every district in the county. The
same assurances are given to us in Fred
erick county, and | saw number Of
Know -nothings myself, who told me they
would vote for Buchanan
The Fillmore men here are all taking
ground against the Kansas bill, and
against their own platform Of 1855,
which pledges the party to sustain that
measure. They are also endeavsring to
prepare their party for the election of
Fremont. Many of their leaders have
already declared that they would rather
sec him elected than Buchanan. This,
however, is not surprising. when VIC re-
member the Free-soil proclivities of Da-
Wis and Hoffman, two of the Know-no-
thing members of Congress from Mary
land. Those who can sustain them must
of course, be prepared to take step fur
Their, and endorse Fremont.
Very truly yours, &C., II.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

NA THE subscriber, in return
- - ing his grateful acknowledge
tAz2.faafa<D ments TO hisfriends who have
heretofore so literally patronized him, would
respectfully announce to them and the citizens
of Montgomery county generally, that he still
continues to prosecute the HOUSE CARPEN-
TERING and JOINING BUSINESS, in the
town of Rockville, and that he will be at all
times prepared TO execute all work in his line Of
business that may be intrusted to him, with
durability, neatness and despatch.
He will constantly keep on hand supply Of
suitable CoyYIE Material, and furnish Collins
Of every description, and attend to interments
and all other business in his line, in any part
of the county, upon terms that cannot fail to
give satisfaction to all who may be pleased to
favor him with their custom.
New Shop Court-house Square, one door
south of the Office Of JOHN BREWER ESQ, where
ne will be pleased to receive all orders in his
line. JAMES W CAMPbELL.
aug lift
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

A TRAITOR no HIS GoD AND Country.
The New York Tribune highly eulogizes
the cloquence and patriotism Of Mr. Bur
lingamo. Will the Tribune publish the
following extract from speech recently
delivered by its fayorite?
"The times demand and we must
have an anti-slayery Constitution, an an.
tl-slayery Bible, and an anti-slayery
God"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

WHERE THE KANSAS OUrRAozs Aas
hAsuFAorURED.--Hon. Ely Moore for
merly a prominent member Of Congross
from Now York city, and resident Of
Kansas for more than a year, writes a.
follows from Lecompton:
1.-The truth is, neither the New York
Times nor Tribune has any correspoD.
dent in this place. This know 10 be
so. The correspondents Of those pagers
live in the city Of New York, and an
doubleday are attached to those respcc-
i've Offices"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
Dr. IL. h. Thompson,

HAVING located himself in Jamestown,
II offers his professional services TO the citi-
zens OF the village and surrounding country.
He may at all times be found at his office, next
door to Mr. John Gamblers store, except when
called away professionally.
sep eff
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
COUNTY ADVERTISEMENTS.
DIR, G. A, DYER,

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVI-
" CES to the citizens of Montgomery county,
He may he found at his residence, about one
mile northwest of Gaithersburg.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
HOUSE PAINTING & GLAZING.

THE subscriber respectfully Informs the
IL citizens Of Montgomery county, that he
has commenced the HOUSE PAINTING AND
GLAZING BUSINESS. lie assures the public
that all work entrusted to him shall be done
in a workman-like manner, with despatch, and
on terms that cannot fail to please All orders
addressed to him at Laytonsville, Montgomery
county, Nd, will be promtly attended to.
may 10-6m CHARLES A. POPE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

SAFE WAY OF BETyISo on THE ELEc-
rIos.--A new style Of bet has been in
troduced into the canvass. A gentleman
proposes TO lady Of different politics from
his own 10 bet kiss that his candidate
would win, on these terms IF Fill
more is chosen, you are 10 kiss me !; il
Buchanap, arn 70 kiss YOU
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
Rockville, Md.

H%- lie pledges himself that all articles emu
merated above, with great many others, will
be sold as low, if not lower, than any other
store in the county or District.
jan lS-y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
DAVID n. BOUIC,

DEALER IN ALL KINDS Or
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
&c. &c. &c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
COUNTY ADVERTISEMENTS.
cCORMICK'S
COMBINED
RRAPIlG AND MOWING
MI ,ElG5G{THTSS9,

NM E RESPECTFULLY inform the Farmers
w of Montgomery county that we have the
EXCLUSIVE AGENCY for supplying them
with this invaluable Machine, for 1856, and So
icit their early orders.
In buying McCORMICK'S REAPING AND
MOVING MACHINE, YOU MAKE NO EXPERT
MENT. 1t has been long in use and well tested
The whole world knows it to be the best, most
complete tcorking and thoroughly reliable Machine
in use.
1t is very substantially made, with heavy
wrought iron finger-beam, serrated sckle-edged
Cutter, very seldom requiring to be ground
the Reel draws up the grain to the Sickle land
ing it admirably on the platform to the Rakers
hand. 1t is easily adjusted to cut any height
Of stubble, from one inch to fourteen, without
moving bolt. II does its work perfectly and
equally SO, whether the grain be heavy or light,
tangled or fallen, wet or dry, and at any rate
Of speed.
In Moving, the Reel effectually clears the
6nger-beam of grass and other substances thus
preventing the sickle from choking, leaving the
grass beautifully spread for curing, and requir-
ing no other hand but the driver. It cuts
swarth near six feet wide and at a fair farm
work gait does the work of fire Graders and
mowers.
In evidence Of the entire satisfaction this ma
chine gives, we state that Of the 1850 machines
made and sold last year, placed into all kinds
of hands, and over the grain growing parts of
the United States, not single purchaser has
given Mr.. Mccormick an intimaton of wish
to return his machine.
About eighty of our Montgomery Farmers
Preferred to below own and use them, all of
whom will cheerfully bear testimony to their
thorough efficiency in doing their work as well
for their great economy in their use by saving
labor and cleaner saving of grain and grass:
Joseph n Dawson William Cissell
Henry Young Daniel I White
Horatio Trundle B Jackson Cross
Samuel G Young Napoleon b Vinson
Col Rob't T Dade Daniel T Jones
Richard Colt, sen Rev G Ii Nourse
Thomas Peter Simon Nichols
Thomas n Colt Robert Dick
Henry w Talbot George w Peter
Jonathan B Benson Leonard Hays
B b Peasants Gassaway Sellman
Jesse Veirs Perry L Trundle
Thomas Oxley William o Sellman
Isaac Rice Thomas L Jones
Stephen N White Frederick S Poole
Nathan S White William d Poole
DR. S n c White Col j A B Leonard
Maj George Peter Samuel Dyson
Xachariah Waters i S Key
johnson Benson Joseph Brewer
Adam Beall James Il King
Walter Magruder Samuel Riggs, of r
Uriah Griffith DIR w B Magruder
John w Darby Remus Riggs
Gassaway Watkins Thos Worthington
Bushrod Gartrell Hazel b Cashell
Robert w Carter Nathan G Dickerson
Edward W Owen Sam'l W Magruder
Enoch B Hutton w Veirs Bouic
Patrick Dunohuc Samuel Perry
William Matthews Julius West
John Dawson John Brady
Lawrence Allnutt William Price
George Darby Samuel 0 Dorsey
Frederick Dawson Richard III Griffith
Edward Chiswell Charles Holland
L A Dawson Caleb Stabler
Col Benz Shreve Chas A G Higgins
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
HICKMAN HOUSE,
poo,s.v',,s, -: -: Maryland

TIVE undersigned respectfully informs his
Il friends and the public generally that he
has leased, for a term of years, the Hotel for
merly conducted by RICHARD P. SPATEs, Esq,
in Poolesville, Montgomery county, Nd, where
he is prepared to accommodate all who may
favor him with call. His house is large, with
many well ventilated chambers.
His TABLE will at all timesbe supplied with
the best the market can afford and his BAR
always furnished with the choicest Liquors.
Trnsty Holsters always in attendance.
&s- TERMs-moderate.
WILLIAM T. HICKMAN.
PnolesYille Md. Feb. l6. 1886.
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FPD Fp5alg PUBLIC.

poolesville, Nd, Feb. l6, 1856
New-York daily tribune., 1856-07-30
POLITICS IN THE NORTH-WEST
Correspondence Of The n. Y. Tribune.

corressOndsnes Of The n. Y. Tribune.
CHICAGO, Thursday, July "a, 1856.
During the last three weeks | have Travelled
through tie States Of Wisconsin, illinois, Indiana,
Michigan AID Ohio and truly the country is alive
for Freedom. have seen the people at their
house. in the country, have seen them in their
Villages and workshops, and they are nearly all OF
them on cne sde-Whigs, Democrats, Natives
all 20 for FREMONT. have seen many vote
taken in the cars, all resulting in large msjoritie
Tor Fremont. Thus it was few days since on
the Gslers Road. The vote stood Fremont, 63;
buchanan, 22; Fillmore, 6. Two Of the six 70
fllmore were from the State Of New-York, the
remaining feur were from Southern States, and
1oWed their determination to vote for Bu
ehanan In case Of necessity to defeat tn
Republicans. / made q short stay with
farmer in Kane County, Illinois. and manfred Of
him how the people in his neiabborhood stood in
regard to poltlcs, he informed me that he had
lived for twenty years in that place and wa, we'll
acquainted with the people in his vicinity. he ssd
/ might take O circuit round so as TO include
thousand voters and that if l found more than
fifty persons who would vote for any body for Pres
idenf than Fremont, be would forfeit bis head. l
mentioned the above TO d prominent Buchanan
man In this city, he said he had no doubtit was So
as the people in the northern part OF the State
were oil crazy, but that the enthusiasm for Bu.
chansn in the Southern portion would oyerbalance
1t and give the State to Buchanan. Bat the people
Of the southern counties tell a different story.
buchanan man are nearly as scarce there as
In the north. really have been very much
smused to hear the Buchanan men talk.
70 where you will, they ali acknowledge
mat ne stands no kind Of chance In their neighbor-
hood. but that, in come other place, they have
New-York daily tribune., 1856-07-30

Itar Ia IACKsoE sTrTrr.

On Mods, nigh, ftc oecanec n tie Dwelling
house No. u Jsoksos street. b1i being dkoovered a
en- esily uomett, the aanes were soon eItingukhee.
The fire originated among GONE bed'cl0shea, and b
spppc.td to have been The work Of design.
FIRE IN GAssrvooRT sTeEET.
Yesterday norniLg, about o'clock, q 6'e broke Cut
in the building rear of No. Gsbsevoort street. ,ccu-
pied On the fst second and fourth doors By Gag
Styens manufactures Of clock csss third floor, by
William Moat, as rail screw factory. The frerea
were crly on the ground and coon succeeded in sab
DUNG the famts. Loss Of Craig & Stevens about
ti5o; 10 Insurance. Loss Of Mr.. Mot; about $50; no
insurance. The building i, owned BY VIM Beck and
dansstd 70 the extent Of about slci Insured ter
si,oee IN the Beeknan .surapce Company
The mr.. is said to have originated from the spon'
ta eous Combustion Of come varnish scraps in Craig &
Stevens establishment
flRE IN CROSBY srRE,T.
AT o'clcek yesterday morning, e FIRE occurred in
hc1se OF bad repute, No. 10 Crosby street. The Ere
originated hom some unknown cause i, the attic Les
s3oo insured for 81, 500 in the Hamilton Insurance
Compa2y.
FIRE IS sRooKLYs.
On Tuesday morning, ebout IL O'Clock. O fire was
discovered in the uroccupiea building, No 90 Fords.
row Of cottages In Furmar street The adjoining
house, No. -, occupied BY M-. Golding; No e5, by
Dir. J. Cox; and No. IS, By JoSa T. Hall, were more
or less injured BY fire or water.
The Union Ferry Companys steamer Bedford, hav.
fg on board Wcrthington pump, was immediately
dispatched to the dock adjoining Pords stores; aud,
under the superints udepce Of the Conpsnys chief en-
gireer Mr.. Mcfarland and thesupetir.endent, Mr. 81.
vaIcyne, the fire was mastered before the alarm be-
general Thi, the third ,ssion on which the
ferry boat pumps have rendered important service.
The cottages bemg built of light material ard very
dry, tie entire row would ubd ubtealy have been
dc estroyed but for the timely action of the parties
above N eptioned
New-York daily tribune., 1856-07-30

The PENNSYLVANIA PRIss.--Tae PA,o1pen , nd'
yspa pupnortir Fremont and Daytca, eight OF them
German papes Three papers also support rre%oai mont
but are unecrmttrd on The subject Of the Vice Ins" i1ss
dercy end three papers support Fremso. snt :, 'pIs F1s
mont are Dsyson but which have not yet pat up ths
namts and three pthes noIinaly support iiI%ors y
Leep,pe bis nsme up, but wtich advocate rse%sos
ana WI eveBtualy pat up bs name Ihese' saoea
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