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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
WE PROMISED

M ANY of our customers in the adjoining
1NA counties Of Maryland and Virginia to
let them know when we " marked down - the
prices on the articles below named From
the present date until January the 10th. we
shall offer Them mt about actual cost, consequent
ly so favorable an opportunity may not again
occur to purchase as the present. Moreover
many of the articles are adapted for holyday
presents.
All our entire stock of rich and medium
eolored Dress Silks.
All our entire stock of Mernoes, Mousselnes,
Cashmeres and Merno Plads.
All our entire stock of medium and elegant
Embroideries.
All onr entire stock of Talmas, Cloaks,
Scarfs, Shawls and Storm Cloaks."
Also, at our usual reguldr one price
IMMENSE supplies Of all "pure Linen
Goods"
LARGE and constant supplies Of choice
Mourning Goods
Goods for children's wear, full supply.
All the best faJrics for servants wear con-
stantly on hand.
@a5H Having all the requisite facilities for
operating largely in all kinds of Dry Goods of
tested excellence Of fabric, we cordially So
licit at all times an examination Of STYLES and
prices.
G'ss~ Good articles, low prices, and fair deal
ing may be relied on in all cases
PERRY q BROTHER,
West building, opposite Centre Market,
City of Washington, D. G.
dec l5-tf Mari. Gaz.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
Aarifnltnral.
Ashes as a Manure.

Manure is the farmers capital. When
well supplied with this, he possesses the
means of drawing an interest of the most
profitable nature. If he can by any
nsodus operdadi increase the dimension
of his manure heap, it must prove of the
greatest advantage in enabling him to i'm
prove his farm and render it productive.
For this purpose leached or unleached
ashes afford a cheap, and at the same
time most valuable ingredient. Mixed
either with animal manure, or with lime,
nothing is better for crop of wheat or
corn, and especially is this true with re-
gard to old worn out lands In our older
States there are thousands of acres of
such lands which produce scarcely suf-
ficient to pay for the seed sown whereas,
if they were put under proper system
oe manuring, they might be restored to
their primeval fertility and again produce
remunerative crops. And yet many who
pretend to be practical farmers, dispose
of their ashes for a small pittance, rather
than employ them in the improvement
of their lands. If such would only make
trial of their qualities, they would not
only be well paid for their trouble but
find ga bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush"
| have applied unleached ashes to corn
and with great advantage. Probably
the best way of doing this is to put them
on the hill after the first hoeing. 1t is
easier and the most economical, and the
benefits are immediate, which for the
corn crop is a very essential point. Plas-
ter mixed with the ashes is also of great
use as it absorbs nutriment from the at
mosphere. For wheat they may be
ploughed in with manure or sown broad
cast in a dry state after the wheat has
obtained good start.
Ashes are are also excellent for the
orchard and garden. The apple tree,
grapevine and potato plantrequire potash
in large quantities in order to render
them productive, and very many of our
garden vegetables will thrive better il
supplied with this substance.
Look to your ash heap, then, if you
wish for cheap and valuable manure
and try its effects. Above all send the
result of your experiment for insertion
in the Agricultural Department of the
Newspaper" so that it may be the
means of inducing others to go and do
likewise.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
PROSPECTUS:
The Great Southern Weekly!
THE SPECTATOR.


AUG. +. HARVEY, Editor and Proprietor.
VIE SECOND VOLUME OF THE SPEC
u IAToR will be commenced on the sth of
December, 1855, with an enlarged corps of
original contributors, embracing some Of the
pest and most popular talent in America.
Inc general character and objects of the
paper VIII remain the same as heretofoae ia
wat the furnishing weekly dish of bellies
lei'res, scientific and miscellaneous intelli-
gence summaries Of financial, Congressional
ana Government Departmental news, notices
OF new books, inventions and discoveries in
ART ana science, moral and useful ESSAYS arti-
ucles on agriculture, business and domestic
economy, &c, &c, making the paper a well
come visitor to every family circle and partic-
alarly acceptable TO Southern readers generals
". eN''N''''
The Spectator is printed on a double ROYAL
sheet OF good paper, with new type and i'm
the .quarto form, making it convenient for
binding and preservation. ID is published
every Saturday, and furnished to~subscribers
by mail at the following rates--payable in adj
vance.
Ohe copy one year s 200
Ten copies one year IL 90
Bank notes of the denomination rof SIS or
upward and current in any part OF the United
States received in payment. Small sums mus.
be RENTED in gold dollars, or postage stamps
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r.. b. HALLS CHEAP STORE

NJ EVERssHAS OUR ASSORTMENT BEEN
~ SO complete and our stock so large as at
the present time, and 'sas we give our friends
and customers the benefit of the low-preed
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 EXTRA
BARGAINS which have Just been received
from the NORTHERN. AUCTIONS and I'M
P0RTERS:
Wide Black Silks, so cents;
Nous De LANES, cents worth IL;
1000 yards very fine De LANES, u cents,
worth %;
Yard wide Merino, 70 cents. worth 25;
Fine De Berge, IL cents, worth 25
1000 yards good Calico, cents;
Second mourning Calico, cents, worth II
RAD Muslins, IL cents, worth %;
Embroidered Curtain Muslin, IL cts. worth 25;
Cloth and Silk Mantilas very cheap;
Merlno Mantillas, onlyl$l so;
Irish Linen, 25 cents;
1000 yards Of ginghams at cents
Best Manchester Bingham, IL cents worth 8;
Yard wide bleached and unbleached Shifting
IL cents:
Wide bleached Sheeting, only 10 cents;
wool Flannel only IL cents;
Canton Flannel, cents
Good Bed Ticking, cents, worth 10;
Apron Check, cents;
Linen Towels, cents
Cassinetts, only rs cents;
Blankets, 80 cents
Llnscys very cheap;
Full Cloth for servants, very heavy and
cheap;
Long Embroidered Undersleeves IL cts.
Infants embroidered Bodies, % cents worth
rs cents;
Ladies' black and colored Kid Gloves II
cents;
Cotton Gloves, 3 pair for IL cents;
Ladies Cotton Hose, cents;
Gentlemen's lined Berlin Gloves IL cents.
worth 81 cents.
Gentlemen's fine silk Hdkfs., 25cents:
DO. col d border, do. 10 cents
Spool Cotton, IL cents per dozen;
Ladies' Vests, very cheap;
Gentemen's Undershirts. 81 cents.
Fine Satin Stocks, 80 cents;
Silk Cravats, only % cents;
Rich Bonnet Ribbons, as low as 8 cents.
Bonnets, only 81 cents
Gentlemen's and Boys Hats and Caps, from
The BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT is
complete embracing every variety of BOOTS
SHOES and RUBBERS for Ladies. Gentlemen.
and Children, many of which have been made
to order, and ! will WARRANT THEM TO
GIVE SATISFACTION. We have Ladies'
Caters as low as 81 cents. Slippers 81 cents.
Children's Shoes lS cents Gentlemen's Boots
81 80. BOYS Boots 81. Ladies and Misses
OLD STYLE CATERS AT HALF PRICE.
A very large assortment of Heavy Boots and
Brogans for servants, very cheap, and warrant
ed not to rip.
would say to all CASH BUFFERS who
wish to study economy in these hard times to
look over the above list and compare it with
the prices they have been in the habit Of pav-
ing, and then we cheerfully invite them to call
and examine our stock, assuring them a kind
reception, prompt attention, and upright and
honorable dealing.
Purchasers buying to sell again can obtain
any article they may want at Baltimore prices.
r. b. HALL,
No. 373, Seventh street,
Fourth door north of | street.
ES Remember the number, 373 fourth
house above street, Washington, D. G.
nov Loot
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23

SECRET OF WEALTH. Amos and Alb
bott Lawrence began life poor they de-
termined that the strictest integrity
should peryade every business transaction
until their dying hour-and it was so.
Among the results are the accumulation
Of millions of money, the possession of
name for mercantile integrity, worth
more to them, to their children, to their
age and nation, than a title to a duke
dom; while they did, during life, and
at death, institute charities, which will
heap sweet blessings ON their name and
memory for ages yet to come. Let every
merchants clerk on this broad earth
make that same experiment, and take
encouragement from the assurance, found
ed in the very nature of things, that
similar results will accrue to him.
COULDN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE.
loafer got hold of green persimmon
which (before they are ripened by the
frost) are said to be the most bittery and
puckery fruit known. He took the per-
simmon outside the garden and com
menced upon it by Selling generous
mouthful of the fruit which appeared to
be in state to frizzle his lips and tongue
most provokingly.
How do you like it p enquired the
owner ofthe garden who had been watch
ing him.
The saliva was oozlng from the corners
of the fellows mouth and he was able on
ly to reply:
How do | look, Nabor am whis-
lin or singin'."
E9- A loquacious lady once offered to
bet her husband fifty dollars that she
would not speak word for week.
dome !" said the delighted husband
stalking the money, which the lady inn
mediately put in her pocket, observing
very gravely that she would secure il
until the wager was decided. "Why,
madam. said the husband Il have won
it already" You are mistaken in the
time, !" said the lady; 81 mean the week
after | am buriedw The lady went 0
" shopping that very afternoon.
ESy He who is passionate and hasty
ngenerally honest. II is your cold dis.
senbhng hypocrite of whom you should
beware. There's no deception in d
bull dog" IL is only the cur that snoass
up and bites. you when your back is
turned.
GI There are three dangerous inst.
tutlons in the world, viz kicking colts
pretty calico, and gunpowdcr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
Salt for Horses

A person who kept sixteen horses
made the following experiment with sew
en- of them which had been unaccustomed
to eat salt with their feed. Jumps of
rock salt were laid in their managers
These Jumps previously weighed, were
examined regularly, to ascertain what
quantity weekly had been consumed, and
it was repeatedly found that, whenever
these horses were fed on hay and corn,
they consumed only two and half or
three ounces per day, and when they
were fed with new hay they took six
ounces per day. This fact should con-
vince ua of the expediency of permitting
our cattle the free use of salt at all times ;
and it cannot be given in so convenient
form as rock salt; it is much more paia-
table than the other in a refined state.
and by far cheaper. A good lump should
always be kept in a box by the side of
the animal, without fear that it will ever
be taken to excess Boston C,Gticator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
AUTUMN g. WINTER SUPPLIES.
Dry Goods OF the best Glass
for the Interior Of Vir-
ginia and Marylan d

Id ESIDENTS of the interior of the above
IA States visiting the District, and desiring
any kinds of Dry Goods, should, in justice to
themselves. inspect our stock. which they are
cordially invited to do, if but for their own
qualification.
Rich Silks, Mousselines, Cashmeres, Chintzes,
Ginghams, &c, comprising all that is novel
and stylish in goods Of those classes.
Merinos, Mousselnes, Cashmeres, Chintzes,
Ginghams, &c, of select styles.
In Dry Goods adapted for general family
consumption our stock is invariably full
thrnn nhnni the vnnr
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
Neyy Features for ts5s.

A new and very interesting Story will be
commenced in January, by Marion Harland.
author Of Alone" and Hidden Path ,
two novels that have created an immense SEM
sation in the literary world Also Miss Vir-
ginia T. Townsend will comm ence in the Feb
ruary number a Novelette,, which we know
will strongly interest the readers Of the book.
Stories by an English authorcss how to
make Wax Flowers and Fruits, with engra-
wings.
We would advise oil who intend 10 sub
scribe TO send in their orders soon, for if we 90
not make duplicate stereotype plates, it will
| be difficult to supply the demand. We expect
our list for 1856 will reach 10000 copies. The
best plan of subscribing is to send your money
direct to the publisher. Those who send LARGE
amounts had better send drafts-hut notes will
answer if the drafts cannot be procured. Let
ters had better be regisered--it only costs FIVE
cents extra, and their reception is insured.
TERMS, CASH IN ADVANCE.-One copy
one year, 50. Two copies one year. s..
Three COPIES one year, Sc Five copies one
year, and an extra copy to the person sending
the club, making six copies. $40 Eight
copies one year and an extra copy to the per-
son sending the club, making nine copies, Sl5.
Eleven copies one year and an extra copy to
the person sending the club, making twelve
copies, S20.
The above terms cannot be deviated from no
matter how many are ordered Godey's Ladv's
Book and Harper's Magazine both one year for
81 5e Godey's Lady's Book and Arthur's
Home Magazine both one year for SO 90.
The money must all be sent at one time for
any Of the clubs; additions Of one or more to
clubs are received at club prices a specimen
or specimens will be sent direct to any post
master making the request; we can always
supply back numbers for the year, as the work
is stereotyped.
Subscribers in the British Provinces. who
send for clubs must remit &c cents extra on
every subscriber, to pay the American postage
to the lines. Address
L. A. Cooley.
dec Is No. ll3 Chestnut street. Phila.
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The Washington News,
A CITY, LITERARY & INDEPENDENT
NEWSPAPER,
WILLIAM THOMPSON.

Price One Dollar and Fifty Cents, if paid in
advance, or within three months from The
date Of subscription. With a business card.
So per annum, ifpaid in advance, or month
ly in all cases.
7 is the fixed and unalterable purpose Of tho
WASHINGTON NEWS to oppose the progress Of
Know Nothingism believing that rs secret ana
avowed purpose is to deprive naturaized citi-
zens Of their constitutional rights, and to esta-
blish a test law in respect to religious opinion.
The late refusal Of the Know Nothing National
Convention to admit even american Catholics
70 membership proves most concusively tho
proscrptive character Of the organization and
its exclusive and illheral spirit.
THE WASHINGTON NEWS will present It's read
ers, during the session Of Congress weekly
abstract of its proceedings and such general
notices Of all matters Of public interest at the
seat Of the General Government. as will be ac-
ceptable, as the editor believes. To his country
Subscribers and friends, whose steady and ex-
tending patronage ia respectfully solicited
'aug TT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
Servants, Goods

Pulled Cloths extra plaid Linseys, 0sna-
burgs Ducks, plaid Cottons, Blankets 0sna-
burg Calicoes, &c, 1t may bo mentioned in
this connexion that after six years experience
the Osnaburg CalicOes are regarded as the best
material now in use for servant women's dres-
SEES; constantly ON hand.
"House-wile Cottons,n I2@ cents per yard by
the piece an exceedingly soft and pliable cot
ton, regarded the best article extant for ladies'
and children's wear.
''Shaker Long Cloth" shade or two
heavier than the . Housewife Cotton an adj
mirable shifting, at l24 cents per yard.
Everlasting Shifting" Of an enormous
weight yet remarkably even and regular hay
ing all the qualities that denote durability, at
l29 cents per yard.
We take all the mills produce of the above
three brands, and have our names stamped on
them as a guaranty of our faith in their quail
ty.
Also, every other article usually found in a
well-ordered Dry Goods house.
From the vast amount Of goods annually
passing through our hands, and having but
one proverbially low price only, we are ena-
bled thereby 10 offer decided bargains at all
times
We deal only in such goods as bear the
stamp Of excellence Of fabric.
Particular attention devoted to filing orders,
which are solicited.
Residents Of Alexandria cordially invited to
call and examine our stock when visiting
Washington. New supplies received daily.
Good articles, low prices, and fair dealing
may be relied on in all cases
PERRY II BROTHER,
Central Stores,n West Building,
sep OPP. Centre Market, Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
District advertisements.
PURE DRUGS g MEDICINES.

CANCEL D. WAITE, (of the late firm of C.
- STorT & Co. No. 52S Seventh Street. OPP
posite +. Coyle's Washington, d. c., puts up,
personally, Prescriptions with accuracy, and
compounded Of the best medicines lie guar
antees that whatever articles may be ordered
at his establishment may always be regarded
as the best to be found anywhere Tasteless
Worm Sugar Drops; also, Burnetts and Rush
toms Cod Liver Oil. Burning Fluid and Ethe-
rial Oil for sale.
.1sfs~ Proprietor Of Tyler's celebrated Lini-
ment for horses and human flesh, at % cents
per bottle. jan 26-l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23

ing to his directions for one year, and will re-
ceiye an extra copy for the same time for him
self.
The SPECTATOR AND REVIEW FURNISHED FOR
ONE YEAR FOR S4.
Members of Congress and postmasters in
every part of the Union are hereby authorized
to receive and receipt for subscriptions to the
Review
All money may be transmitted by mail at
the risk Of the editor.
All communications to be addressed to
GEO. P. BUELL.
Editor Democratic Review, Washington D. c.
Dec 20-lt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
N. York Advertisement
CONSU MPTION

/ rrCcESSFTrJ rprATPn nv 1D-rt,
T,ATI0N IN MEnJCATFn yIpopSs az
| Johnson. STEWART PoSF NJ n EAI,a -
of the ROYAL ColIere Of Phvzi,ians ana go So'.
years Son;o. pb,'sic;on n H. ' - ,s''p ioi
Tn6rmorr e0r dsosSos of +bo 80 IVY al
In mi: ao,a % Pro[,ross Mad;aa1 c,;o. -.
contr;hntod ba fli ~ nus
and that which shines ,ho
est level in bar diaden, i bor last or,d ,,,oa,s
oift NTed;catod Vano irbaIa.is, =; ~
ment oP C0NSTTMpTInN pbnN ti,f
/ ASTHMA and Iirdrod oaEc+;,,,- -
An mnst soc tho ahsrrd;+ 9t ~ troo.; ~,
sumn,ion tbro,,Irh 30 S,a,ooi, Nv eii;,,''i.
With ns,,conrs dr,,ns mr. 49, :; .'iIs ~
the Stomacb brt in tho 1,,nc.s IA 10. III - -
Inc Mad;cina IN no fnrr, ~ 49,, nu ,iu a.
remedy DIRECrTIv To THF 'nISEf tSED
opGfN +laro 1; 1900
nat Tho iobaIat;o,, Vii t -
an1,ooi 20 +ba 80 IN
nf, aiSooa, gu ~ IN
tages Of Inhalation.
l clallh lor lhhalauon IN the treatment OF
ptIon' 49, pl1ce amongst me price,
.. iis 'ilt H.sluIg anu ar. na' gwen US
11I u,'ls may y g loi52 ~ le ianu, aho
10 Wy am vi NEE oS'h Ior ,I I,e CoIl-
% I,1n y n,gIIou' h9V only hAdiONALr
~ % ~ ~, oAr ~ anu FL
M, WY PiggSllle IN referring 10 uNDlhD
AM Pr EN- names residents, OF NeW orE
anu helgIporhoou, VINO nave neeh restored to
vigorous neailn: Aoont one tnlfa OF theapoVe
NUMBER, according 10 inc paileht S own state
ii't nus Were consideted h !; cases.
me lhhahhg method Is soothing, SAFE, ana
slegoy, ana consists III me adnlnistrauoh OF
til1'lSines IN sueIl manner tlat tney are con-
or2eu llto tile lungs In ,ie FORM OF EaPor'
ana produce thelr acton at the scat OF the dis
ease. us pracncal success Is Destined TO revo-
lutlqll'se inc opinions oil tne medical world, ana
s',pSh tne en; ;ii cnraply % consumption.
have a cough. night swcats and fever turng,
what and how much they expectorate, what
! The necessary Medicines, Apparatus. &C., will
be forwarded to any part
iEkMS:-fiye Dollars, consultation fee
l!aahce oil the rec payable only when the pa
ueht reports himself conyalescent.
! RECOMMEND ATrov ny rITvctc1ANe
W. t,,o,aa.;., :. - -
civ g, ane sepuae'slgheo, pfacutoners IN nedl-
Tiiie' 'heeIiuliy ana heartily recommend Dr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
District advertisements.
Bakers Franklin Hotel.
Corner of Eighth and ID. Streets.
WASHINGTON. D. O.

WASHINGTON, d. c.
TINE subscriber has taken the above named
Il well-known house, recently and long kept
by Mr.. THOMAS BAKER. The house has un-
dergone thorough repair, internally and ex-
ternally the Chambers fine and airy, have
been refurnished the location very pleasant
and healthy, and centrally located between the
capital and all the official departments, and in
full view Of the patent and general and city
post offices.
The Table and Bar will always be furnished
in the best style the seasons can afford. The
domestics of the house trusty and aecommoda-
ting; and every exertion, by an experienced
proprietor, will be used to render this house
one Of the most desirable in the city Travel
ers and others are respectfully solicited to call
MARTIN, Proprietor
N. B.-Attached to this house is fine LIV-
cry STABLE, where horses are kept at livery
and Carriages and other conveyances always
obtained. august 4--y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23

Es- A correspondent of the Ohio
Cultivator vouchcs for the merit of the
following reel pc for making vinegar:
"Take and mix one quart of molas-
SEES, three gallons of rainwater, and one
pint of yeast. Let it ferment and stand
for four weeks, and you will have the
best Of vinegar"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
Youths, and Misses Wear.

Particular attention paid to the selection Of
all goods especially adapted to their wardrobes.
Cloths Cassimeres, and Vestings, of relia-
BILE qualities, a full and ample stock at our
usual low prices.
Constantly on hand Mourning Goods of all
kinds, including Mourning Silks; hence Gus
toners may call with certainty of finding all
they may wish in this department.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-23
Linen Goods.

Having many goods of this class manufac-
tured in Ireland to our ORDERS and purchasing
largely from the best sources known to the
trade in this country, we are always amply
supplied with a large stock of Table Damasks,
Diapers, Sheetings, Pillow Linens Napkins,
Towels, Towellings, and Irish Linens in a
word, all kinds of pure Linen Goods, at aston
ishingly low prices.
A vast and constant supply Of white Cam
brics, Jacconets, Nainsook Null, Swiss Tarla-
tan, French, and plaid Muslins, at extremely
low prices.
300 pieces white colored Flannels, of all
qualities from medium TO extra fine