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Smyrna times., 1856-12-17

Haf4ra q a
AssExATIos OF sCuBA' BY sTKLEGRAPH.--A
new scheme for the annexation Of the I" Gem Of
The Antilles'' has been started in New York,
about tire success Of which there appears TO, be
bot lite doubt The Transatlantic Tele-
Eraph Company. having on hand the cable which
did not reach the Gulf of Sc. Lawrence, was
lost and recovered, having conceived the idea
Of putting the wires TO use in establishing a
flashing connection between the States and
Cabs. General Concha is stated TO tie fayoa-
able ITO the project. The vessel and the mate
ralsase slsssdy prepared Nothing T. want
lag but the consent Of the spanish government.
sad 4 Is Anticipated that selfish persons will
influence that power 10 countenance the pro-
iecl Prossbly within a few years we shall
bind all the West India Islands 20 us By the
magnetic wires, while at the, same time the
lshiuiDg message will fash around the globe.
-. ---4------~~~-ts-es--4s neiisl3i''1 I
BnIgs roa, THE CHowsED HEkBs 90 Er-
a'fT.--The Psnnsy lvania Bible Society, have
f'ceised one of the Bibles that were ordered BY
Nj. rsppsn. Of Boston, to be presented Of, hi.
expense. to each Of the crowned heads Of Ea!
rope. : 1t ia ME- largs new edition of the Anne
fcaa Bible Society. and is bound in extra fms
ayie, forths rurpose desigaated BY Mr.. Tap
pa. though withost any useless eraaIeent o.
'a'w. Its sery appearance will Indicate -se'ss'
'oal recipients that they are expected 70 reas
'sbissssa " sss a web u to admire ,ts coveF
"i aat they ate 10 esteem il because u Is ta'
sxl' af the King ef kings, rather than an.
tasd l.tsagticns i nay Possesss osgl'l
Smyrna times., 1856-12-17

y or The clergy ofa ieountry village. re.
prekeudipg ont, ot his parishionersstof SquarreIs
ling with his wife SO loudly and so frequently
as TO be a source vi perpetaal eisturbdnce' 10
a,he neiehborhood. ia the eonrses of his exhor.
itatiou. remarked that the Scriptures declared
that .nap and wife were oue. sAye, that may
be, sir. - answered Hodge, = but II you were 70
90 BY when / aud my .wiie'' lat IL. you'd
think there wsrr tweng ofus" saiiesH 1'.al
Smyrna times., 1856-12-17

SENATORIAL WiT.-Judge Butler said in the
Senate:a When South Carolina makes up her 'i'
mind, let me nfornfthe Senator, you viii her, il
very little fuss from her" Wherenpons Mr.. diiw
Wade replied Then she has not made nP her II
mind latey." =,
rrhsre are three ways fof getting 6sut9 out Of ''ad'
pes-4-wrte out back out but the best wava bas
is 10 keep out ~s------------
i Which can smsiia rat the quicksst--the man l-hO
who knows the most, or the man who has fhs ,sgsu
most nose3ns "al9iass sdi 10 olsa sal Iol 81 ID
ehss tsd is own i ,e swb but |. oon bs'
staaty collecting materials 70 keep alive The iisf
hame. eds gaIdi inaeaol "A .sSiin3 ed 10 baG
saea-Fbere is a. ySong woman In ri town townsd q a. wa
modest. tha sheshad a. young nss turned osltss hE
of doors for sayineatse wnd had shifted s s.sg, "a
Smyrna times., 1856-12-17

\ Z or Why isa Horace Greedy, IKE q hem aof
dana ged vhestaad Becaase he'd been strassas
by the Rust. q r..iionLnrn hsaatnlnilb aag a
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
VolumeI. mo. 81.

The emperors of Japan retro into a
deep grotto during tho tempcsts which
rage in such severity in their latitude;
but, not satisfied with the profundity Of
the excavation, or the strength of the
stones with which it is built, they com
plete their precautions by having res
ervoir of water sunk in their retreat -
The water is intended to extlnguish the
lightning-a measure equally futile.
since many instances have been preserved
in which the fluid has fallen upon tho
water with the same destructive effect as
upon land.
The Tartars have an extreme terror OF
the phenomena of storms. As soon as
the first warning of thunder is hoard,
they expel all strangers from their dwell
liIgs, wrap themselves in long black
wooden cloaks, and sit silent and immov-
able till the danger is past.
| The Chinese pin their. {ai'as
preserving qualities Of ~ tiisllsszs.y and
peach and Suetonius informs us that
the Emperor Tibcrius never failed to
wear chaplet Of laurel, undor the be-
lief that lightning would not strike this
kind Of leaf.
1t has been very generally supposed
that feather bed or mattress offers a
secure retreat during storms of thunder
and lightning; but it has of late years
been proved that these simple means arc
deserving Of little reliance. Birds, de-
| 90 Ill 4 n 4 4
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what the win Can DO.

A few years ago, a young man might
have been seen one Sunday morning
seated upon stall in one Of our city
markets, listlcssly awaiting the arrival
of some of his companions. He was
yet an apprentice, and left an orphan
without any directing hand or guiding
friend, he had drifted into the company
of youths Of his own age, who made a
ncighboring engine house their rendez-
vous, where his nights were wasted and
his Sabbaths spent. No thoughts high
err than these associations entered his
mind. They formed, or had formed
hitherto, his world. A career of dissi-
patton and rowdyism was all that any
person could predict for him. But as he
sat swinging his legs idly upon that stall
that Sunday morning, a sudden thought
occurred to him--a new feeling came
over him. 1t was not the result OF re-
Fiction, but almost like an inspiration.
He resolved from that moment to give
up his course Of life. He jumped down
from his seat, and went TO his boarding
house. That day he was not seen by
any Of his associates. The next, he
took some money and went and paid his
whiskey" bill at the groggery where
he used to drink with his companions,
and he resolved that it should be the
last money he ever paid for liquor. He
went no more TO the engine house he
ran no more to fires. His old associates
came after him and wanted to know what
was the matter with him. lie calmly
said he had made up his mind to change
his way of life. After repeated efforts
to get him back, but finding him firm,
they at last ceased to run after him. lie
worked industriously, saved his money,
finished his trade, married young, at
fectionate, industrious girl, went into
business in small way, in which his
wife assisted him, and prospered At
the birth Of his first son, he resolved
that child should never hear him utter
an oath, and from that timo forth be
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
You Die and arc Forgotten.

Hes dead, dead. What, Ned Molten
dead Well he was good fellow and a
warm friend ofmine; but, say boys what
are you going to have to drink? Can't ex-
pcct TO live always, you know, and we
might as well enjoy life while VIC do live.
Or, she's dead! No; Mrs. Morgan
no more? Really you don't say so!
What will become Of her poor children I?
But what a love Of bonnet that is of
yours do pray tell me all about that
party last night. Wasita very brilliant
affair? Husband is quite sick, but |
should surely have been there had / not
been obliged to stay at home to keephim
company, though I'm sure | didn't do
him any good. Pray what did Mrs.
Morgan die Of? She always professed a
deal of friendship for me, and | believe
/ reeiprocatcd it though | haven't been
to see her for a month, and hardly knew
that she was at all sick.
So wags the world. You live and as
your eager lungs drink in the breath Of
life and friends crowd around to grasp
your hand, you fondly Imagine yourself
the sum Of existence, nor think the time
would soon come when those who know
you now shall know you no more forever,
not even in memory. See you that
hearso, its black plumes futtering in the
breeze : lie whose body it bears to the
last resting place, was as noble and as
popular as you. To-day his name may
be mentioned casually among his ac-
quaintanccs, but Tomorrow lac is for
gotten even by his )rieads.
DO you fail at friendship? Think
whether you are more true to the memo
ry ofthc dcceased-whethcry our thoughts
revert oftcner than once in a month TO
those Of your friends who died only a
year, or two years since. Think, and
may you profit by the reflection.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
gggE5ls5 gsBM{pIg9:B;h

Is published every Saturday morning at One
Dollar and Fifty Cents per annum, if paid
within six months from the time of subscribing
or Two DOLLARS if not paid until the expira-
ton of the year. No paper discontinued until
all arrearagcs are paid unless at the option Of
the editor.
EG~ ADVERTISEMENTS conspicuously inserted
at the rate Of one dollar per square for the first
three insertions, and twenty-five cents for eve
~ subsequent insertion. Twelve lines to con-
stitute square, If the number of insertions
be not marked upon them, they will be CONT
nued until forbid, and charged accordingly
A liberal deduction will be made to those who
advertise by the year.
gsS- COMMUNICATIONS, the effect Of which is
to promote private interests, are matters Of
charge, and are to be paid for at the rate of fif
ty cents per square. All communications must
be accompanied with the authors name, other
wise they will not be inserted.
1ss- Advertisements for Companies or Asso-
Citations of any kind, denominatiQnal, charita-
bic or otherwise, are in all cases to be paid fol
al the usual rates; and obituary notices or eulo-
giles in addition to the announcement, will be
charged at the rate of fifty cents per square.
E0- OFFICE, in the house on the southwest
corner of the Square, lately occupied by WM
SAGE
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never used any profane expressions. -
To-day, the orphan apprentice, the fire
rowdy, the habitual violator Of the Sab
bath, and the associate of evil compan-
ions, is wealthy, has retired from bust
ness, and yet young in years, sees rising
around him a promising family, whom
his foresight, prudence, and determine
ton has enabled him bounteously to pro
vide with all that can give them intel
lectual attainments and social position
This he accomplished through the ener-
gy of his will, and his unshakcn detcr-
mination to shake off evil habits and
break away from evil associates Com
pctence, a happy home, the respect of
the community, and the satisfaction of a
self-approving heart, are his reward -
The reverse of the picture can be seen
almost any day in the sessions of the
Criminal Court, and the result Of the
life he abandoned, arc recorded in q
thousand instances in tho Judgments
against offenders brought befsfe il for
punishment. Baltimore Dispatch.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
Facts about Thundcr-slorms.

Cayerns we're supposed by the Romans
to be secure places Of refuge during thun'
der-storms, and they believed that light
ming never penetrated further than two
yards into the earth. Acting upon this
superstition, the Emperor Augustus used
to withdraw into some deep vault Of his
palace whenever tempest was feared
and IL is recorded by Suctonius that he
always wore the skin Of a seal around
his holy, as a protection against light
ming. That both precautions we're equal
ly unavailing, needs scarcely to be mem
toned. Lightning has been known 70
strike ten feet into the ertb
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
The First Grey Hair.

Here il is, wee bit of silver thread,
yet on its slender form hangs a
tale Of sufficient weight to bear
down the spirits, and load the mind
with unpleasant reflections. 1t tells
that childhood's days are past, the
unalloyed pleasure days in which we
laughed and sported all day long uncon-
cious of future ills, days in which we
dreamed not of sorrow. 1t tells of boy
hoods days when hilarity was our great
est characteristic and the schoolmaster's
rod our only fear; days in which we
fancy we acted over future life, as a
warrior winning battles and conquering
nations, and then returning in triumph
from hero's achievements to claim the
Dulcinea, then the little blue-oyed girl
of our acquaintance. 1t tells of our
college days, when we labored up the
hill of knowledge, and struggled hard
for the mark Of its honors days Of col
lege friendships which we thought were
endless, some Of which are SO, but others,
alas, are ended by neglect and the object
passing below our friendship, in intem-
perance and disgrace. 1t tells of boy
hoods love as true, perhaps, as any, but
not so stable; Of our youthful manhood Is
love, when we admired the object Of our
affection as a pure, faultless being yea,
as an angel of perfection sent to earth
expressly to make us happy; but, alas,
it was delusive fancy, and now is past.
1t tells of disappointed hopes and aspira-
tons Of youth when, indeed, Hope
told ilattering tale" promising wealth
and fame. 1t tells of many misspent
hours, of misdeeds that brings the blush
of shame to the cheek to think of. II
reminds us of our grcy-haired father,
when first the frost of age began to settle
on his manly head, and reminds us that
ike him, we must totter with age, or liz
down in death 1t reminds us Of that
grey-hairei mother whose life has beer
continual sacrifice to our comfort, toe
often repaid by unkindncss. 1t remindi
us that VIC are passing away, and soor
must be forgotten. Much more it tells us
that is profitable for reproof, for edifca-
ton, and for lettering the heart.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
TO TIE FARM Err s
q. or MONTGOMERY County,

A Nd DEALERS IN FARMING IkPLE-
IA MENTS.--The undersigned beg leave
most resp, ctfully to inform all who are deal
ing in or using the above articles, that we arc
extensively engaged in the manufacture OF I'M
PIGMENTS for farmers use. Having fitted up an
extensive establishment we are prepared 10 ex-
ecute all orders with neatness and despatch.
We name a few Of the leading artces--yz:
Horse Powers and Wheat Thrashers OF the
most approved kinds; Wheat Fans; Wheat
Cradles Ploughs, in great varieiy-some new
and useful improved patterns, much sought fr
by the farmers who have used them. WewOuld
call special attention 10 our new No. and 2
Chesapeake Plough, which combines economy
and strength, and in its favor VIC could pro-
duse some fattering certificates.
Cultiyators, different patterns; Harrows, OF
all kinds; Corn-Shcllers, for horse and hand
power; Wheat Drills, Shovels, Forks Spades,
Trace Chains, &C. Horse Collars and Hames,
Sausage Cutters and Suffers Machine and
Plough Castings, by the quantity or single
piece.
Sass- Field and Garden Seeds, warranted fresh
and good.
We are also Agents for McCormick's Reaper
and Moving Machine, and Montgomery Wheat
Fan
We would invite all interested to give us a
call before purchasing elsewhere.
COTTINGHAM & JOHNSON,
No 50 Pratt 81. Wharf,
Cor. Hollngsworth 81, Baltimore.
feb 2--l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
Silks Brandy, and cigars.

To those who have not examined the sta
tistical returns published annually by
the Government, the amount paid every
year for luxuries will appear fabulous;
but the figures do not lie, no matter who
may doubt.
We boast of our ability to feed tho
world, and of the business we are doing
in that way now; but few suppose that
the silks-piccc goods, including ribands.
but not buttons and ornaments chiefly
manufactured Of silk-brought here for
the adornment of Republicans and their
wives and daughters, exceed in value,
by eight millions Of dollars, all the -four
that we send abroad. Yet such is tho
fact. In the year ending june Both,
1855, we exported S14, 1888, 394 in -four,
and imported $22, 470,91l in silks,
leaving the balance we have above stated
to be charged TO the difference between
the pride of Americans and the appetite
of all the world besides
Our corn-fclds, particularly in tho
| West, are the occasion Of much national
boasting. We measure them singly by
miles square, and estimate their aggre-
gate value in hundreds Of millions but
the amount Of this our national staple
which we send abroad is oyershadowcd
by the cost Of the cigars with which we
poison breath and ruin health. in tho
period we have named, corn worth 81,
374 ,077 left our ports, and cigars valued
at 81, BIZ ,935 were brought in.
The herds of cattle and the resulting
barrels of beef people never tire of talk
ig of. They see in them large part
of the material with which we claim vs
can fill the NAV Of all civilized mankind.
Our merchants who are in that limo
watch the foreign markets with great So
licitude, and guage their prices by sig
mails from the other side Of the water -
But Of beef, tallow, hides, and "horn-
CATTLE" we sold for other countries only
$2,2l4 554 in the last commercial year,
and during that time we bought brandy
to the amount Of 1924 .408.
We deal largely in tobacco, raise it in
quantities, chew and smoke it without
limit. 1t constitutes the. third in value
in the list Of commodities which this
country has to spare. Yet we export
only 81 ,3l9,310 in value Of this article
yoarl K and last year we received in return
TIA aud coffee amounting in round num-
kcrs to $24, 600, 600. Even in narcot-
les the balanced trade is largely against
US.
Bacon, lard, and live hogs are not I'M
important items in our commerce; yet
we send abroad only enough of these 10
buy the linen that we wear.
But "cotton is king" That wipes
out the pccuniary effects of the follies
and extravagances which all have con-
spired to commit. OF that We sent out
last year ship loads enough to swell tho
agyregate value of the export to Sl09,-
456, 900, an amount greater than tho
value Of all other exports, specie in
cluded. Chtcago tribune.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
nrep9ES WANTED,

& TIE subscriber will give the very high
IA est cash price for Negroes that are young
SZaand likely.
Having located himselfin Rockville, Mont
gomery county, Nd, he can at all times be
found at his residence, below the Catholic
Church or, II absent, any word or note left at
biz rosidcnce win be sufficient.
Al communications addressed 70 him et
Rockville Nd, wiz be promptly attended 10.
aus il-iy CliAS. N. PRICE.
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1Doetrp
CoURTING.

COURTING.
Boys, when you court,
You should deport
Yourselves with circumspection,
Its sin
To seek TO win
And trihe with affection.
Nor, when sincere
The men appear
In gallantry and wooing,
Can woman iilt
Without the guilt
or similar misdoing.
Too many court
In thoughtlcss sport,
Nor think when they have parted
On what they We done
The loving one
Left courted brokcn-hearted.
Too many jilt
With equal guilt,
Nor think, while thus they trihe,
That MEN have hearts
To feel Loves dartst
Though they their feelings stihe.
In all we do
We should be true,
Nor raise IN expectation,
Unless it's meant,
To full extent,
To meet the obligation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
TO ypElIB PUBLIC,

NO THE subscriber, in return
90 --s>N w. a ing his grateful acknowledge
ki-:-.-- - 1919 ments to hisfiiends 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 he at all
times prepared to execute all work in his line Of
business that may be intrusted to him. with
Durability, neatness and despatch.
lie will constantly keep on hand supply Of
suitable CoFgIy MATEEIsl. and furnish Collins
OF every description, and attend to inierments
and ali 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, Courthouse Square, one door
south of the Office of JOHN BREWER, Esq, where
he will be pleased to receive all orders in his
line. JAMES w. CAMPBELL.
aug LIFT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
DIR. G. A. DYER.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVI-
" CES to the citizens of Montgomery county,
He may be found at his residence, about one
mile northwest of Gaithersburg.
sep SIS
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19

HAVING located himself in Jamestown,
III 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.
sen 2o-tP
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
J. CONNOLLY,

TINDERTAKER, 9TH street, between
" G and II streets, No. 123. would respect
fully inform the citizens Of Washington and the
adjoining counties, that he is prepared to at
tend 10 all orders ut the shortest notice and on
tine most reasonable terms. He viii spare no
pains 10 give entire satisfaction on all occasions
lie guarantees to PRESERVE THE DEAD
in the warmcst weather, for any length OF time.
%s-A large supply Of READY-MADE COZ
FINS, Of all sizes and qualities, constantly on
band.
SHR0 UDS CARRL1 GIsS, HEARST, and
every other article furnished Of the best quality.
A share Of the public patronage IS respectful
ly solicited. J. &.
Washington, March 20, 1855.
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WIN. Z. HUMPHREY,
JAMES II. NORTON,

WIN. Z. HUMPHREY, embraces this oppor-
tsniiy 10 return his heartfelt thanks 10 his nu-
mcrous friends for the liberal encouragement
he has received at their hands, and hopes that
the wow arrangement be has entered into will
not only secure a continuance Of the game, but
will greatly extend the sphere Of his usefulness
aug lift
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
GUAB0. PHOSPHATE Or Limb. PLAS-
TER. AND OTHER FERTILIZERS.

PERUVIAN GUANO, No. /, furnished at
the Government price, the ton Of 2240 lbs. de-
livered either from ship, warehouse atthe Point
or at my Warehouse, up town, on terms the
most advantageous TO dealers aud consumers.
MEXICAN GUANO, selected from cargoes,
rich in Phosphates
PHOSPHATE or LIME, manufactured
expressly for my agency.
ALso-PLAS7'ER and other Fdtiiizers.
E8s- For the convenience Of Farmers, their
orders will be filled either at the Guano wharf
or at my Warehouse, No. 14l WEST PRATT
STREET, near Light at all times without de-
lay. Expense avoided if possible and made
light when unavoidable.
b. NJ. RHODES,
No. l4l West Pratt street, Baltimore.
feb 9-l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-04-19
IT, Tie determination Of Henri,

ES- The determination Of Henry
Ward Becchcr and other reverend bullies
to get up civil war in Kansas, by put
ting Sharpo's rifles in the hands Of silly
emigrants, calls forth the following no
ticc from the Iowa State Democrat:
when, in the name Of God Al
mighty the thirty-iiye hundred Protest.
mt clergymen demanded Of Congress
a repeal Of tho Nebraska act, we did not
dream they would disgrace their heaven
ly calling by openly advocating civil
war, buichery and bloodsbed."
Es,- The Dayton (Ohio) Empire, at
tho close Of q well-written article on tho
Kansas question, pointedy says:
"Tbo democratic principle that tho
people Of the States aud Territories shall
regulate their own domestic institutions
is as a rock Of Gibraltar, and the assaults
Of abolitionists, nigger-wofshippers, dis
unionists, or pulpit demagoguos, vii
never shake it." "a