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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
Old Montgomery.

The political sky of our good old coun-
ty is growing brighter. The spirit of
fanaticism has done its worst, and is fast
losing its hold upon those it had enchain-
ed. We say what we know, when we
proclaim that since the late elections in
Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina,
Texas, Alabama, &C., our opponents in
this county are daily losing strength
The tide has turned, and Democracy is
on the food. The breeze is fair, and
every hour gains freshness.
We wish it was possible to lay before
our readers the animating accounts which
we every day receive from every part Of
our county. The friends of civil and re-
ligious liberty are preparing for vigorous
battle in every District. In the history
of politics never have we seen our friends
in such confident and energetic condition
as they now are. There are no cliques
no divisions-but everywhere deter
minaticn to succeed. Such is the condi-
ton of things throughout the county,
1t should fill every Democratic heart with
new energy, and inspire us all to leave
no effort untried between now and the
day of election.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
Rg In LOOKING calmly over the no


GS In looking calmly over the po-
ltlcal arena, the conviction irresistiblv
forces itself upon our mind, that the in
tegrity and prosperity of our State de-
pend upon her redemption from the curse
OF know-nothingism, which rested SO
heavily upon her at the last Presidential
election. Under this circumstance, it
is the solemn duty of the Democracy,
not only of Montgomery, but of the
whole State, to enter at once, as they
have done, upon the earnest yindication
of those prinriples which can alone main
tain the proud and prosperous position
Maryland was wont to occupy among her
Southern sisters.
We have no right, in discussing this
question, to take into consideration the
question of expediency. We have no
right to ask ourselves the question, is it
proper to incito the opposition of the
Know nothing faction +? Oars is a stern
duty imposed on US by the principles TO
which we profess fealty, and the teach
ings of those for whom we profess rev
crence.
With such party in our midst, and
that in numbers too large 80 excite the
contempt they would seem to merit; APP
pealing to the lowest prejudices Of the
vulgar, and the intolerant spirit of the
narrow minded and the bigoted; under
the leadcrshipof ambitious demagogues,
restless for the spells OF office; emilia
coming on their banners principles which,
carried into practical operation, would
subvert government and destroy social
order, the grave mission with which the
Democratic party of this county and Of
the State are charged. is. at the election
this fall, to turn back thc tide of this
dark food that swept over us last fall. -
That this will be effected we have an
earnest in the spirit now animating our
friends in all parts of the State and es-
pecially in old Montgomery. Every
man among US seems fully to understand
the part he is expected to take in this
conflict, and has prepared himself to
fight good fight III the noble cause Of
constitutional rights. Every true Dem
ocrat and old-line Wing has discovered
the line of duty, and in that line will
march forward boldly, persevering, and
unwaveringly, with proud determine
ton to triumph in the cause of truth and
Justice.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
jpI@OPOgALg,
OFRIcE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OF MONTGOMERY CoUNTY,
Ill H. - 1OE1

Rockville, Aug. IL, 1857.
I'm pursuance of the 4th Section Of the
H. Act of Assembly, passcda at January
Session, 1856, chapter 308, sealed pro-
posals will be received at this Office until
Thursday, the 10th day Of September
next, at II o'clock, NJ, for building a
bridge over the North West, at or near
Bonds Mill, agreeably to the following
plan and specification:
Length Of bridge about 40 feet be-
tween abutments width IL feet; stone
abutments 40 feet apart, Ia feet by 4
at bottom and II by 3 at top, 7 feet high
above low water mark, with wing walls
well capped with large stonc--all dry
wall Six slecpers "A feet long, s by
10 inches at ends, II inches deep in
middle. A cap sill on each abutment 6
by Is inches and l3 feet long. 2 bars
Of iron / by 2 inches, boltcd to largo
stone near the water, to pass up through
end of cap sill and ends Of upper sleep
or, with screws on the top. Girder
under the middle Is feet long, s by 8
inches, secured to king post same size, o
feet long with iron stirrups; braces 6
by inches frcm top of outside sleeper
3 feet from the ends TO s feet high on
king post. Good side rails 9 by 0 inches,
and the slcepers covered with plank 10
feet long, 2 inches thick A brace from
girder to outside of king post. All Of
good White Oak timber.
Bids will also be received for building
the bridge with wood abutments--front
logs Is feet long. hewcd next to the wa
ter; largo posts in each corner ship
Tapped on and boltcd to end Of side
slecpcrs. Abutments 10 have cross logs
and well filled with stone. The road to
be graded TO the bridge on each side
The timber used in the abutmens may
be chestnut.
The contractor will be required to give
bond with security for the faithful per-
Torrance of the work. The sum required
to build the bridge will be levied in tho
year 1868, and upon the inspection of
tho work by the Commissioners, and
their approval thereof, the contractor will
receive an order for the money levied.
BY order Of the Commissioners.
URIATI FORREST.
aug 14-td. Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
PUBLIC SALE.

THE subscriber will sell at public sale
IL at her residence in the town of
Rockville, on WEDNESDAY, the %
Of September nert, at the hour of 0
O'clock, A. NJ the following Personal
Property, to wit:
/ Guitar, 2 hair cloth Sofas, 6mahoga-
ny Chairs, chair cloth seats,) marble
topped Pier Table, ] large Looking
Glass, fancy mahogany Table, 2 small
Ottomons, (spring seats and mahogany
frames, Candelabras, large Lamp,
Carpeting and Mating, ] Sideboard, !
Dining Table, 6 cane seat Chairs, 2
Rocking Chairs, 2 Arm Chairs, ] Cook
ing Stove and 3 Parlor Stoves, l eight
day Clock, summer and winter Curtains,
2 French Bedsteads, Beds and Bedding,
l marble topped Dressing Table, l ma
hogany Bureau, | mahogany Wash
Stand, Wash Stands and sma!!!! Tables,
Plated Candlesticks, 1 lot of Dinner
China, / white and gold band Tea Sett,
pair brass Andirons, 2 good Kitchen
Tables, and lot of Kitchen Furniture,
brittania Tea Sett, albata Spoons and
Forks, l Towel Rack, Clothes Horse,
Clothes Basket with lock } and many
other articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of six
months will be given on all sums above
Ten Dollars, the purchaser giving note
with approved security, bearing interest
from the day of sale. All sums of Ten
Dollars ana under, cash. No property
to be removed until the terms are com
piled with.
aug 28-td HARRIET DUGAN.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
A CARD.

The undersigned, in returning thanks
to the Know-nothing party of Cracklin
District for nominating him for Constable
of that District, assures them that his
business engagements are such that, were
he member of that party, it would be
impossible for him to comply with their
wishes. AS he is not Know-nothing,
those nominating him will certainly ex-
cuse him, especially when they know
that he is a Democrat, and has fully re-
solved to support the entire Democratic
ticket at the approaching election.
ALEXANDER JACKSON.
August 26, 1857.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

Mn. CLAWS LAST VoTE.-Almost eve
ry day we hear men who were once
Wings, but now bigoted Know Nothings
expressing their establishment that tra'
Wing could vote for Democrat. i
Henry Clay were living to-day we have
no doubt he would be found acting with
the Democratic party, and to show that
he was not so bitterly opposed to the De-
mocracy as these renegade Wings would
have the people believe, we insert the fol
lowing from the Lexington (Kentucky)
Statesman:
In view Of the attempted use Of Mr.,
Clay's name to arouse the long buried
animosities between Wings and Demo
Gratis, the Statesman deems it not inap-
propriate to mention the last vote ever
recorded by the old statesman. In the
first State election under the new Consti-
tuition, sixteen officers were to be chosen.
Twelve of these candidates had Demo
cratic opposition, and between these
twelve Mr.. Clay's name stands recorded
on the poll book as follows: For Demo
Gratis, I; Wings, s."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
Tbe nlarkets.
BALr1MoRr, August 26, 1857.

CONGRATULATIONS 5000 BUSH
els offered to-day, and sales Of good to
prime white at l 30a 81 SO; good to
prime red at l 30a$l Al. Corn-Re-
ceipts light. About 2, 800 bushels Offer
ed to-day, and sales of white at Sass
cents, and good to prime yellow at SO a
So cents. Oats-A fair demand, and
the market steady. About / 800 bush
els offered on change to day, and all
sold, prime Virginia and Maryland at
35a40 cents, and Pennsylvania at 42a45
cents per bushel.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

THE CIRCUS AND THE DANCING ELE-
PHANTs.-A dense, gay and respectable
multitude adorned last evening the spa
cious auditorium of the Front Street Cir
Gus. 1t assembled to witness the rare
equestrian entertainments provided by
the liberal enterprise of Mr.. c. Shawen,
and particularly to observe the won
derful feats of the performing elephants.
which had been secured by the above
named truly public spirited manager for
the entertainment of his patrons. Their
docility, acuteness, intelligence and agili-
ty, fully entitle them to rank with their
premier Elephantine Highnesses of the
age. Each, and every one of the diff
cult, wonderful, and we may add, dan
gerous feats, announced upon the bills
were truly, skillfully and faithfully per-
formed by them. nxpll it was to see
their huge, unwieldly forms elcvating
their hind legs, like two unwieldly tow
ers insthe air; then they kept dancing
steps to the music, with an exactness Of
time and motion which could not fail to
satisfy the most fastidious maitre de dance.
Cautious animals they were, too, as
was most ubundantly demonstrated when
the keeper attempted at first to start one
of them up the narrow plank, which led
up to structure of fearful height. This
plank appeared to sway little more than
appeared consonant to the safety of his
Royal Elephantine Highness, and not a
step would he move forward until it had
been fixed firm and steady.
Being satisfied on this point, the huge
animal condescended to propel upwards,
and having reached the apex, performed
more feats than even our philosophy ina
gined an elephant could accomplish. -
The performances of these remarkable
animals certainly constitute new era in
the history of the amusements in our city
and we sincerely recommend those who
have not as yet witnessed their wonder
full feats to do so without delay.-Balti-
more City News, Jan. LIST.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
August 26, 1857.
A CARD.

At the solicitation of numerous friends
| have consented to become candidate
for the next SheriRalty of this county
the duties of which office, if elected,
will endeavor to discharge with fidelity
and impartiality, to the best of my skill
and judgment.
aug % JOHN 7. BENSON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

A DRowsY DAMsEL. The Rockville
Qudiana) Republican tells the most ex-
traordinary robbery story that we ever
heard. 1t says that some fellow entered
the house Of Mr.. Jesse Wright, Of that
(Parke) county, and robbed the room of
Mr.. Wrights daughter, who was sleep
ing in her bed. After plundering as
much as he could, he proceeded very
coolly TO steal the ear rings out Of the
ears Of the drowsy damscl. Then he
pulled the rings off her fingers, and think
ing still that he hadn't made tho robbery
complete. he cut all The hair cf one side
Of her head. And he accomplished il all
without waking the girl.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

DY virtue of an order from the Or
I'D phans' Court of Montgomery coun-
ty, the subscriber, administrator of IA
COB MAoERs, late of said county, decd,
will offer at public sale, at the late resi-
dence Of said deceased, two miles north
of Poolcsyille, Md, on TUESDA Y, The
QfL <,f Ge,,fo,,,Io,. a,o1cf hio
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
NOTICE.

HsHE Democratic and Union voters Of
Il Berry's District are requested to
meet at Colesville, on jS1TURDA Y, the
18Th day Of September nect, at 3 o'clock,
p. NJ, to nominate candidates for Dis
trict offices. A full attendance is re-
qucstcd, as addresses are expected from
several Of our county candidates.
aug esd BERRY'S.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

STEAM ON THE CHESAPEAKE AND Ono
CANAL.-The Cumberland Civilian an.
ticipates quite revolution in canal nav
igation, in consequence Of the late sue
cessful trip of the steam canal-boat JAS.
L. Cathcart, from Georgetown to Cum
bcrland. The trip, it appears, was made
in forty-eight hours actual running time.
The boat is screw propeller. The en-
CINE, constructed by Mr.. Duvall, Of
Georgetown, is placed in the rear cabin
it is of twenty-eight horse power, though
this is far greater than is necessary for
prorelling the boat; an engine of ten
horse power is deemed fully able. The
boiler and furnace weigh about four tons
The editor of the Civilian took short
trip in the boat, and had an opportunity
of observing the engine and propeller.
He says:
ne lOTutI WOThtu l1lDSb duuludDly
the latter as well as could be desired =
The comnotion in the water was very
little Immediately in the wake of the
screw paddle was perceptible slight
commotion, but no wave neither was
there any more of a wave washing the
banks than arises from boat drawn
by horses. From all we could observe,
there was not the least obstruction
arising to prove an injury to the cana
banks, and we confidently believe that
this invention is all that is necessary
for successful steam navigation, and We
congratulate her inventors that they have
achieved the long-desired and much.
needed improvement. This boat must
certainly work wonders in canal boating
a change will undoubtedly soon take
place. A canal boat of the description
of the Cathcart will cost no moro than a
boat and mule team.
The Civilian further states that it will
require but four hands to run a steam.
boat Of this kind. The Cathcart, in hei
whole trip, used but little over three
tons of coal. The round trip can be
made in sic days. The inventors of the
Catbcart have secured letters patent or
the invention.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

TvHE subscriber will rent. to good
N tenants, TWO Well Improved
FARMS, situated in the neighborhood
Of tho Monocacy Aqueduct, each con-
tanning 800 ACRES. The said farms
can be seeded. this fall, with wheat and
rye, say sixty or seventy acres.
None but good tenants need apply, and
to such tho farms will be rented on rea-
sonablc terms.
aug 2l--5t WIN. BREWER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
TAKE NOTICE.

A Ill Notes and Accounts due me on
IN my own account, as also of Brad
dock, Edmonston & Co., which are not
settled on or before the 18th day of Sep
TENDER next will be placed in the hands
Of Messrs Brewer Il Peter.
JOHN BRADDOCK.
auo % "a
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

IE- We have been requested to state
that the Odd Fellows of Montgomery
Lodge, No. So, design having a pro-
cession on Saturday, the 18th of Sep
TENDER next, at Clarksburg, in this
county Rev. JOSEPH II. JONES, of Ad-
am Lodge, is expected to deliver an ad-
dress on the occasion. The procession
will form at o'clock, A. M. After
parade the address will be delivered at
109 o'clock; after which the Company
will repair to the grove, where ample
provision will be made for dinner.
A band of music will be in attendance
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ES~ We are authorized to announce
JOHN BEAN of r., as a candidate for
Supervisor of the 4th Election District,
at the coming November election.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

EE" The steamer America brings in
telligence Of the breaking Of the Atlantic
telegraph cable, when $50 from the Irish
coast. A too sudden check upon the
running wire caused the disaster. The
CycIopsimmediately returned to England,
while the remainder Of The feet remain
trying experiments with view Of further
usefulness then return to Plymouth.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

The BURDELL PRoPERTY. Surrogate
Bradford, Of New York. has decided that
Mrs. Cunningham is not the widow Of
the murdered DR.. Burdell
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

Parties sending Warrants by mail, will be
paid the same as though they were personally
present Draft RENTED by return mail.
address WHEELER b EVERETT,
aug 29-4t BRoKERs. New York City.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

RsE- Ex-Governor u. Louis Lowe is to
deliver the address at the sixth annual
fair Of the Washington county md. } Ag-
ricultural Society, on the 10th Of Octo-
Der next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
LAND WARRANTS.

WHEELER & EVERETT, BRoKEas, New
w York City, will pay for Bounty Land
Warrants OF all denominations, TWO PER CENT.
ABOVE MARKET PRICES, until October 18th, we
having large amount to deliver at that time.
Send them along. The following are the latest
nnin Ainra
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
I. OFT mi @. q.

is part Of Tract of Land purchased by
John Cross from George w. Peter, con-
tanning 36Gf ACRES OF LAND.
more or less. This Lot is in fair state
of cultivation we'll adapted to the usual
crops, and susceptible of improvement;
has on it a suficiency of WOOD AND
WATER; enclosures tolerably good.
The improvements are q convenient
/ DWELLING HOUSE, and all neces-
sary outbuildings.
These Lots lie in desirable neighbor-
hood about four miles from Seneca Mills,
on the road that leads to Edwards Fer
ry, and adjoining the lands of Major
George Peter, the late Elisha Williams,
and others.
TERMS OF SALE.--One-th third of
the purchase money to DO paid cash on
the day of sale. or on the ratification
thereof by the Circuit Court for Mont
gomcry county, as Court Of Equity;
the residue in equal instalmcnts in one
and two years from the day of sale, the
whole to bear interest from the day Of
sale, and the deferred payments to be Sc
cured by the bonds of the purchaser or
purchasers, with surety or sureties to
be approved by the Trustees.
Upon tho ratification Of the said sale
or sales, and the payment of tho whole
purchase money, (and not before,) the
Trustees, by good and sufficient deed.
to be executed and acknowledged accord
ing to law, will convey to the purchaser
or purchasers Of said property, to his.
her or their heirs, the property to him,
her Or them sold, free, clear and dis
charged of all claims of the parties to
this cause, and of any person or persons
claiming by, from. or under them.
JOHN BREWER, Tr,s,oo.
w. VEIRS BOUIC, i'u''es''
aug 2l--ts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
Sands, Nathans & Co.'S
AMERICAN Circus
AND
ELEPHANT EXHIBITION (!

THE leading features of this
grand Exhibition is the varied
performances Of the wonderful
Educated Elephants,
VICTORIAt& ALBERT
whose unequalled fcats have
been the wonder and delight
Of thousands upon thousands
in the Paris, London, New
York and Philadelphia Thea
aires. They exhibit the most
ASTONISHING DISPLAYS
OF ANIMAL TRAINING and
INSTINCT ever beheld.
They have been taught to
ascend an inclined plank, only
nine inches in width, n dis
tanpe Of 80 yards, where one
Of them will Balance himscD
on his head upon a pedestal
not over n foot in diameter.
They will also perform great
varieties of feats of posturing
Gymnastics, Dancing, Waltz
ing, Marching, &C., such as
have never been attempted in
America, and have been the
wonder and amazement Of the
world for the last two years. -
These perfectly and surprising
ly trained Elephants, both o
whom are quite young, were
brought out to this country il
March last, by Mr.. r. Sands
personally, who purchased then
at an almost incredible cost
over the greatest wilt
beast proprietor in Europe
while they were performing al
engagement at Port St. Denis
Paris. Their indefatigabl'
trainer, Mons. Lagrange, &C
companies the Elephants ant
superintends their periorman'
! ces.
PARTICULAR NOTICE.
The proprietors do most pos
itively and uneqnivocally as
sure the public that these ex-
traordinary Elephants will per-
form all that is announced or
illustrated by cuts in their bill
and that all the Feats thus IL
Illustrated in the cngravingsand
described are actually done.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28
Personal Property,

consisting in part as follows
2 Mich COWS, IL head of HOGS,
/ Brood Sow, 5 Pen Hogs, 6 fine Shoats,
lot of Bacon, lot of Wheat in the
straw, large assortment Of Wheel
wright and Carpenters Tools, Turning
Lathe, Cross-cut Saw, Hand Saws, broad
and narrow Axes. Augers, Chisels, Brace
and Bits, &c; | one-horse Wagon, !
Whcelbarrow, lot Of Timber for Spokes
and Fclloes, Sausage Grinder, (Ander-
sons make.)
Household & Kitchen Furniture
Three Feather Beds, 4 Bedsteads, 2
Bureaus, Tables. Chairs, &C.; one Side
board, Corner Cupboard, lot of Carpet
ing, Stoves, ono good Cooking Stove,
iron pots, kettles, ovens, stone and earth
en- Jars. &c, &C.
TERMS or S1LE.--A credit Of
six months will be given on all sums
above Five Dollars, the purchaser or
purchasers giving noto with approved
securities. All sums Of Five Dollars
and under, cash No property to be re-
moved until the terms are complied with.
Sale commences at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
HOWARD GRIFFITH, Admir-.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-28

In The Equestrian and Acrobatc departments
the Proprietors confidently recommend to the
notice of the public the names oil
! MONS. FERANTE and his accomplished
pupils;
The German Acrobats, Hers VOLKMAN
and Won CASTLE; .,
Mime. LOUISE RB0WER, the accomplished
Equestricnne
Mr.. J. J. NATHANs, with his talented lad
PHlL0;
Mr.. w. AYMAR, the Equestrian Grotesquc +;
JESSIE SANDS, the favorite pupil of Mr..
n. Sands, the most accomplished rider OF the
Mr.. GEO. SERGEANT, the Graphic Scene
Rider;
And host of other artists Of distinguished
abilities.
Among the comic features of the entertain
ment will be introduced the two celebrated
PERFORMING ZEBRAS!
Trained in most wonderful manner by g. II.
| Basset
Beautiful displays of Vaulting, Tumbing,
Summersetting, &C., by the Troupe, in which
the whole gymnastic strength of the company
will appear.
OTTO HORNE s ". r. CORNET BAND.
Each entertainment will conclude with the
Romantic Legend Of MAZEPPA; or the WILD
lIoRsE OF TARTARY.
! CL0WNS-Messrs. BRowER & AYMAR, with
several able assistants.
Nss- In the forenoon splendid Procession
of Elephants, with the magnificent Band Char
lot, dram Jy team NJ SIR, will parade through
the principal streets.
ADMISSION, 25 CTS; NO HALF PRICE.
Doors open at and G p. NJ. Performances
commence half an hour afterwards.
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