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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
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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 arrearages are paid, unless at the option of
the editor.
no ADVERTISEMENTS conspicuously inserted
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three insertions, and twenty-five cents for eve
~ subsequent insertion Twelve lines to con-
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advertise by the year
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ty cents per square All communications must
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las- OFFICE in the house on the southwest
corner Of the Square, lately occupied by WIN.
SAGE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
peep into a Washington Gambling
House.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cleveland Plaindealer thus describes a
visit to a gambling-house, and what he
saw and heard there:
Having heard much of the magniG-
cence and grandeur Of the metropolitan
gambling-houses, | with several Cleve-
land friends paid one visit the other
night. The entrance was through a
narrow, lighted way opening from the
avenue, just east Of the National. A
pair Of stairs at the further end of the
hall brings you abruptly against small
door, fastened on the inside; you ring a
bell; a colored servant looks through the
latticed panel to see if all is right. If
he discovers a well-known customer or a
frequent visitor of such places the whole
party is admitted, on the principle, Of
course, that " person is known blythe
company he keeps" Gamblers under
stand human nature better than any
body else. We were admitted first in
to room beautifully carpeted, fresco
painted. with chairs, sofas, lounges, &C.,
Of rosewood, large centre-table, on
which were the leading newspapers of
the country, and around which sat sew
oral well-dressed gentlemen, leisurely
reading and discussing the news Of the
day. This was but the half of double
parlor, the reception room, or, as Milton
would say, " the yestibule Of hell"
Our guide, who was well-known
Washington gentleman; introduced us to
The keeper Of the establishment, telling
him that we had never been in such
place before, and was led by curiosity 10
explore his internal domains. He APP
peared highly delighted, and immediato-
ly opened up the inner temple" We
entered, and found that the half had
not been told us; a chandelier, costing
from three TO four hundred dollars,
lit up, flung its glittering rays
Or gold papcrcd walls, satin damask cur
tains, sofas, &c. In the centre and near
ono end Of the room, stood long six.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
ROCKVILLE, SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 49, 1856

legged table, with richly embroidered
spread, falling in folds nearly to the
floor on the wall over this table hung
massive gilt frame, and large as life
huge crouching tiger, with eyes of glar-
ing fire, lips apart, and apparently
ready for spring upon his unsuspecting
victim. The cloth being removed from
the table beneath, revealed a Faro
Bank" with all the implements of that
well-known fascinating game-ivory
chips, representing 81, IS, $25, $3.50
each, lay piled up in one corner, for the
convenience of the betters; in small
box beneath lay piles of bank bills and
heaps Of double eagles for the redemp-
ton of these ivory issues.
TWAS early in the evening, and the
players had not got in. The keeper en-
tertained US with tales of the table-how
foolishly young men came there as we
had, out of curiosity, and were induced
to 'tfy their luck" out of curiosity,
which generally left them out of cash,
out Of character and out of friends in the
end. We proposed leaving, when he
politely invited us to stay to supper; he
showed us his bill of fare, which inclu-
ded soup, roast beef, oysters in all styles,
ducks, venison, quail, fish, chocolate,
coffee, nuts, and all the wines and IL
quors to be found in the best restaurants.
Whoever is admitted to the rooms either
as players or spectators, are also ad-
mltted to these suppers free Of charge J;
don't gamblers understand human nature?
The keeper was inpatient to have the
House organized, so members could
draw their mileage and make his bust
ness better. This is but one of many
institutions in this city, and the Tiger is
bound to be fed though the people
starvG.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19

THE MERRY SLEIGH.

BY LIEUT.. PATTEN.
Jingle, Jingle, clear the way,
IT'S the merry, merry sleigh,
As it swiftly scubs along,
Hear the burst Of happy song;
See the CLEAN of glances bright,
Flashing DER the pathway white;
Jingle, jingle--how it whirls,
Crowded full Of happy girls.
Jingle, jingle-fast it flies,
Shooting shafts from rougish eyes;
Careless archers I'll be bound,
Little needing when they wound;
See them with capricious pranks,
Ploughing now the driftcd banks.
Jingle, jingle-mid their glee,
Who among them cares for me?
Jingle, Jungle, on they flow,
Caps and bonnets white with snow,
And the faces swimming past
Nodding through the feccy blast;
Not single robe they fold
To protect them from the cold,
Jingle, iingle-'mid the storm,
Fun and frolic keeps them warm.
Jingle, jingle, down the hills,
Ocr the meadows, past the mills,
Now tbs slow, now It's fast,
Winter will not always last; +.
Every pleasure has its time,
Spring viii come and stop the chime.
Jingle, jingle--clear the way,
It's the merry, merry sleigh.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
Bakers franklin Hotel.
Corner of Eighth and ID. Streets,


TTJHE subscriber has taken the above named
Il well-known house recently and long kept
by Mr.. THOMAS HArR The house has un-
dergone thorough rfair, internally and ex-
ternally: the Chamb rs fine and airy, have
been refurnishcd tie location very pleasant
and healthy, and ccirally located between the
capital and all the obsial departments, and in
full view Ct the patcit and general and city
post Offices
The Table and Bar viii always be furnished
in the best style the fsons can afford The
domestcs Of the hJusa trusty and accommoda-
ting; and every escrtion by an experienced
proprietor will b. used to render this house
one Of the most desifable in the city Travel
lers and others ae respectfully solicited to call
MARTIN, Proprietor.
B.-Attachd to this house is q fine LIV-
cry STABLE, where horses are kept at livery
and Carriages anl other conycymces always
obtained august 4-y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
NEGROES WANTED,

9 THE subscribed will give the very high
SsaAs. est cash price for Negroes that are young
~ and likely.
Having located himself in Rockville, Mont
gomery county, Nd, he can at all times be
found at his residence, below the Catholic
Church or, if absent any word or note left at
his residence will be sufficient.
All COMMUNICATIONS addressed to him at
Rockville, Nd, will be promptly attended to.
augll--ly CHAS.M. PRICE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
Agricultural Division of the Patent
Office

INDIAN CoRY.-Mr. w. L. NJ. Army,
and intelligent agriculturalist at Bloom
ington, Mclean county, Illinois, has
communicated to the Patent Office the
results Of some very ample test made by
him Of certain varieties of corn. 1t APP
pears from this communication and from
the accompanying specimens that the
" Wyandet Prolific Corn" of which we
have recently made mention, does not, in
that locality at least, realize the hopes
heretofore entertained of it, but indicates
tendency TO degenerate into the com
mon gourd-sced corn. The writer ex-
presses the opinion, however, that it will
do very well in more southern latitude.
The soil upon which these tests were
made is very fertile, requiring no artif-
clal nutriment or stimulus.
The same writer, several years ago,
procured in Tennessee seeds of the
A" Tennessee -four corn" which he cul-
tiyated with great success in Western
Virginia for time and then took with
him to his present home, and has propa-
gated it extensively in that region with
equal success. He thinks that it is as
also to Ohio, Indiana, Micbi-
gan, and the southern part Of Wisconsin.
He plants in the first week of May and
harvest in the first week Of November,
the hills four feet apart and
having three stalks in each hill His
estimated yield of dried shelled corn is
one hundred bushels to the acre, sixty
pounds to the bushel. This corn, it IS
added, is not only prolific, but will also
bring few cents per bushel moro than
the yellow, because Of the purity and
whiteness Of the bread made from It's
meal, and also because it is one Of The va
rieties from which starch is made with
great facility -Nat. hteL
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19

examined the load, and adjusted the caps,
he advanced towards the bedroom, pre-
coded by Carlo, who poked his nose
under the bedstead and gave u yelp that
walked the baby, that the nurse had in
the nextroom. Hall then leaned over
on his hand, and by this means enabled
himself to see as far under the bed as
Carlo did. Mr.. Hall gave one look, and
then asked Mrs. Hall " If that yaller cat
wore a blue coat with brass buttons ?"
Mrs. Hall gave a screech, and lost her
reason. Mr. Hall told the "yaller cat
to come out. The ''yaller cat" obeyed
the order, and when he did so, he was
discovered to be ''an old mouser," who
keeps a lumber yard in the vicinity of the
Little Basin. The ''yaller cat fell upon
his knees, and promised to explain mat
tors in the morning. Mr.. Hall said
matters explained themselves. In proof
of which he ordered the "yaller cat to
take Mrs. Hall by the arm, and leave the
house. The "yaller cat did as he was
ordered This finished up the business
of Tuesday night. What will become
Of it will be known at the next Court.
We should not wonder if g the yaller cat
with brass buttons" had to come out
about ten thousand dollars. Wicked
world this.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19

ANECDoTE OF TIE REV. DIR. PLuMER.
The Pittsburg Herald tells the following
anecdote Of the Rev DR.. Plumer, late
of Baltimore city:
During a visit to the Hot Springs, on
"A certain occasion, he was invited by the
company gathered there to preach for
them on the Sabbath. lie consented
The ball room Of the hotel was prepared
for religious worship and the audience
assembled The speaker announced his
text, and began his discourse; but was
mortified TO find that by some Of the
younger and more frivolous of his hear
ers, Of both sexes, the whole perform
ance was looked upon as a good Joke,
and to be treated accordingly. Some
were smiling, some were whispering, and
an unseemly leyity prevailed throughout
the congregation. For a few minutes
he endeavored to withstand it bya simple
presentation Of the truth but to no pur-
pose. Stopping short in his discourse,
he at once arrested their attention by the
question; My friends, do you know
how these Hot Springs are said to have
been discovered? will tell you Many
years since, an old Dutchman and hi.
son were passing along down the valley,
where the road now runs chat YOU SCI
out there"-pointing to it through the
window" when, observing the Spring
they stopped their team to water the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
go FPraB PUBLIC

5Sgo TIE subscriber, in return
g. g. - 'ssT-va hg his grateful acknowledge
s--------A Iients to isiriends who have
heretofore so lberily patronized him, would
respectfully annouIre to them and the citizens
OF Montgomery County generally, that he still
continues TO prosecyte the HOUSE CARPEN-
TERING and JOKING BUSINESS, in the
town of Rockville Ind that lac will be at all
times prepared to execute all work in his line Of
business that may h intrusted to him, with
durability, neatnessarii despatch
He viii constantly keep on hand a supply Of
suitable CosFIs MATRIA1, and furnish Collins
of every description, and attend TO interments
and all othtr business in his line, in any part
of the COUNT. upon terms that cannot fail to
give sausfacdOn 10 oil who may be pleased TO
favor him with their o,.stom
New Shop Courthouse Square one door
south Of thcblice Of JdiIN BREWER Esq, where
he will be pleased to receive all orders in his
line. JAMES w. CAMPBELL.
aug lit
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERvI-
W CESto the citizens Of Montgomery county,
He may be found at his residence, about one
mile northwest Of Gaithersburg.
sep S-ts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19

A QUrET UoNE-A pickering pair Of
Quakers we're lately heard in high contro-
versy, the husband exclaimed-''I am
determined to have one quiet week with
thee p "But how wilt thou get itT"
said the taunting spouse, in rcitcration,
which married ladies' 50 proyokingly in
dulge in. ~ viii keep thee a week az
ter thou art dead was the Quaker re-
J oinder
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
NWeLp AI@ 5PlM.&L@ &lEII.p.
HUMPHREY q NORTON
HOUSE J0lNERs & CARPENTERS.

T1HE undersigned hayiig entered into Co
Il Partnership for the Prosecution Of the
above business respectfully imorm the citizens
of Rockville and the county aierally, that they
arc prepared TO render their Avces in all its
branches to all who may dare them, upon
terms moderate and aceommoA ting.
All work confded to them vii be attended
TO with promptness, and executed in manner
that will ensure satisfaction.
5a- They viii furnish Cofias Of c, ery de-
scription, with other suitable material forintcr-
ments, and attend TO burials in any part Of the
county upon as accommodating tel1ag as the
required services win justify.
New Shop, in the northern part Of Rockville.
nearly opposite the Methodist Episcopal Par
sonage, where al Who have businc.g in their
line are requested 10 call.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
FAWCETT'S PULLED CLOTHS, LlNSEYS,
BLANKETS. ETC,

KNTE are the sole Agents, for this county, for
Wv the sale Of FAwcETr's FULL CLOTHS
LINSEYS, BLANKETS, sc. which will be re-
ceiyed here next month. and will he sold at the
manufacturers prices Persons wishing q war
ranted article, viii up well to wait until we re-
ceiye them.
BRADDDC1. EDM0NSTON & co.
MIR Diff
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
WIN. +. HUMPHREY.
JAMES r. NORTON,

wM. n. PUMPHREY, embraces this oppor-
tunity 10 return bis heartfelt thanks 10 bis nu-
merous friends for the liberal announcement
he has received at their hands, and hopes that
the new arrangement he has entered into will
not only secure Continuance Of the same, but
viii greatly extend Tie sphere Of bis usefulness
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-19
DR., r, r, TH0AFS SON,

HAVING located himself in Darnostown,
III offers his professional services to the citi-
zens of the village and surrounding country.
lie may at az times be found at lis Office, next
door to Mr. John Candlers store, except when
called away professionally.
sen 29--tP
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

E1 Rowe & Co.'S Circus will perform
IN this place onthc 10Th inst. We hope
to see the largest crowd ever assemb
in Nevada. Mr.. Rove and Johns NTH
are certainly deserving of great praise
for the liberality shown towards this
place, in giving benefit for the suffe.
ers- The amount of good done by this
donation is only known by the commit
tee. Let every one turn out and give
them bumper.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

~ For what object does that politi-
cal hermaphrodite-the Grass Valley
TelegrapA-whimper at the doings of
the County Convention. What party
or clique does it expect to serve by its
funny little attempt to breed dissatisfac-
ton among the Americans of Grass Val
ley. If our ticket ought not to be sup
ported, will it tell us what one should
be Has it any political sympathies
or like quaIrelsome old maid, who has
lost all capability for passional attrac-
ton, does it go around ffetting and friz-
zling at the domestic happiness Of 9TH
ers. Let it show its coors or keep
off the seas. But a fiiend has Just in.
formed us that the poor thing is on its
last legs, SO we will let it die a natural
death.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

IF our neighbors of the Democrat
had shown this week, the least saucincss
in the world, we had determined to
"wipe out" the whole concern, and leave
but the one press in the town. But the
managers of that "institution," and the
well-dressed, cleanly 10 king individual
who communicates" got wind that our
regular Editors were abroad, and that
the "devil' was at the head of the pa
per, and they have "kept as mute as a
mice"
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05
Mtltnal American Nominations
FOR PRESIDENT
Millard Fillmore.
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Andrew y. DONclsOM,
OF TENNESSEE.
OF NEW YORK

County Nominations.
Fol Sac Sera'
A. A. SARGENT,
For Assenblynon,
F. W. Woodward, J. NJ Cunr ard,
r. Anderson, J. Heritage,
Z. J. Pike.
For SheriE.
J. Harvey Helm,
For District Attorney.
T. B. Mcfarland.
For County Clerk,
Thomas P. Hawley.
For Treasurer,
James Dick.
For Public A Aimin'strs:o-,
Y. G. Bell,
For Coroner,
H. B. Hosmer.
For IS essor,
J. s. Mayhugh.
For srv yor.
John Day.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

geously adorned it with the names H..
and characters of those men and -
they have added the name of Fillmore
thereto. We call to mind the descrr
ton of Archille's shield:
with h;a Hroad shield completed; the artist crowoes
In Iin is ia 4 hand, and poured the oc an ro,nd
| 81 S h suVer seemed the W ayes to roll
| rue onckiers verge aad crow ed the ,vt ,,s
IuDilc men often fail in honor ard
virtue 1t is notorious fact, especially
IN our country, but SANDER. yeponea
forked tongue as she is, cannot d.
not spit her hell-brothed venom agaipst
the fair character of our model prssi
dent, Millard Fillmore.
This is the problem for the peopls to
solve. VIII they have a National o.
Sectional rulerl We have the mus
tering thunders of their voice, far off in
the east. BY and by the notes will
swell, louder and more fercely That
voice will roll along over the pine top
ped hills of Maine, over the granite state,
across the great Blue Ridge-then
echolng and reverl Grating through the.
deep valley of the Mississippi, that great
artery OF the nation, until white crested
with the storm overlapping the loftiest
peaks of the Sierras, it shall meet the
glad welcome CT the Pacifcs bounding
waves. But it cannot stop, back it re-
bounds through the sunny genial South,
ong her broad savannah's and quieS
bayous, proclaiming that Millard Fill
more is cur choice, ourpeace maker our
country's President. God bless him, our
heart bounds for him as only it did for
Henry Clay
Rest assured that in the coming strife
the voice of the people of California, so
potent in all reformatory measures, will
be heard far above the storm and the
sound will be Millard Fillmore the pure,
tho patriotic.
May our 'tailor boy" stitch the torn
fragments Of our glorious Union togcth-
er with the thread ofpeace and brotherly
love.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05
fEWe1l have no more fretting ,bou

9We'll have no more fretting about
suitable place for stage passengers,
for the American Exchange is nearly
ready to accommodate all that come
Geo. Lewis Las the Bar, Burns & Nortsp
the Restaurant, ard GOV. Wright the
Billiard Saloon. A better set Of fol
lows cannot he found.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

tV Messrs. Williamson x Dawley's
tire-proof vault has been completed, and
it is decidedly of the best to be found in
the State. This is the actual fact, if il,
it is the Devils opinion oft. If YOU
wish to make a deposit, or do any kind
of banking business, go and talk with
ike"
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

FRED ScHoTTE is without doubt one
of the best assayers to be found in this
State. During the past week he has
been engaged in separating four kinds
os metals-gold silver, copper and tin
which came from the ruins of the lato
fire.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

tV An attempt was made on Satur-
day last to arrest a man, calling himself
Dick Woods, suspected of robbing sew
eral cabins, at Washington, when Woods
drew his revolver and commenced firiuo
One man was slightly injured and
Woods was shot near the hip.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05
~ The Devil, want n tbo II,

~ The Devil went to the Demo-
cratic meeting on Satlrday-li,tenel
awhile to hear the talk" which was
kept up among the faithful-and came
home more puzzled than ever to under
stand why the speaking of Balaam's sss
was considered a miracle.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

~ The Devil" thinks that the Dc
meeratic platform-likc Democratic theo-
ries and reasoning generally-is in a
cirele, and that being the case. he wants
to know how Mr.. Buchanan is going to
square himself to it.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

UDick Woods, who was the cause
of the shooting affair at Washington, is
in this city
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

WWhy are drunken men permitted
to race horses through the streets at
the rate of 50 40.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

MosT SINGULAR CIRCUMsTANcE.-Tbc
Grass Valley Telegraph informs the com
munity that the water is getting low in
the rivers. At this season of the year,
this is very extraordinary phenomena.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

In LuCK.-J. H. Boardman, Esq.
who has for some time past been enga.
ged in this office, has received the ap.
pointment of Postmaster at Grass Val
lev. We know of no one better quail
fed or more deserving of the office than
Mr.. Boardman, and we learn it gives
general satisfaction in that place. 1t is
an uncommon occurrence for printer
to get an office where there is any pay.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

R@ Our editors furnished US with a full
account of the doings at the America
Convention, which for want of space VIC
must defer its publication. This is the
first fair chance we have had ut the col
umns of the Journal, and we intend to
improve it, for fear of its being the last
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

IWe understand that the Grass
Valley Telegraph is to be removed to
Nevada, and will become a ReputE
can sheet. under charge of two old cod
gers of the ':old fogy school," We wish
them joy in their new enterprise, for
nobody else will.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

wDuring the past week there have
been heavy frosts at Grcenhorn. This
is a good omen of the rainy season set
ing in POGO tempo.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

ZEE. DeYoung, gentleman every
inch of him, has opened a splendid gro
cery and provision store on Broad street
Mr.. DeI Young is one of our Oldest mer-
chants, and deserves a good share Of
public patronage, which he will get.
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05

yMain street is undergoing thor
ough repairing, which it has long need
cd
The Nevada journal., 1856-09-05
A u T. " i ):

L. p FISHER, San Francisco, Office in the iron build
ng mt 5mery street, opposite the Pacific Express.
Gardiner Kirk, Sacramento, bookstore, two door
II N the Post Office.
Clark & Seeey Lanston's Express San Juan.
Kendall & Spencer, bookstore Grass Valley.
And Expressmen generally.