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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
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ROCKVILLE. WE'D.
FRIDAY, :::::::: APRIL 8, 1857.

In. EoIToR As various individuals have
been spoken of as candidates for Congress in
this, the Sixth Congressional District of Mary
land, | will suggest the name of Gen. WIN.
LINGAN GATHER, for the consideration of the
voters of the District, as a candidate for that
Office A VOTER
The above suggestion proceeds from
an eminently worthy and influential gen.
tleman of our county, who, like the rest
Of us, feels natural solictude that the
claims of Montgomery should receive due
consideration when the time arrives for
the selection of a Congressional candi-
date for this District.
The gentleman above recommended
would prove unexceptionable to the
Democrats and Old Line Wings of this
county. He has fought Know-nothing-
ism to the bitter end and during the
canvass of last fall, broke loose from old
party associations, and took his position
in that party which had the holiness to
place itself in open and undisguised hos
tiiity to Che monstrous northern hydra,
Black Republieanism He has for years
represented this county in the State
Senate, over which he presided with dig
nifty and honor, until he fell victim to
the ruthless prescription of Know-noth =
ingism. His name and fame are IA
miliar to the people, not merely of this
Congressional District, but of the State.
He is a man of unexceptionable charac-
ter and talents-an honest, true, and
straightforward Politician man of
goodjndgment, clear comprehension, and
in every respect qualified to FIJI this i'm
portant office with honor to himself and
satisfaction to his constituents. Con-
tingencies which arc almost certain to
arise during the next session of Congress
can only he met with safety by placing in
The councils of the nation men of firm
and unwavoring intogrity--such as will
not for the sake of mere party predilec-
tions, or from motives of self-aggran-
dizement, yield too willing consent to
measures, which, if consummated, would
compromise the peace and prosperity of
the country. Gen. GATHER is devoted
to the perpetuation of the Union, and, if
senAo Congress at the next election,
wqs a strong helping hand to
pro1css the policy of the present ad-
ministratinn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
FARM For SALE.

IN I07 ACRES, more or less lying with
in three and n half miles Of the Washington
Aqueduct. About one half of this farm is in
HEAVY TIMBER-prlncipally white oak and
poplar; the balance is the very best quality of
old land, unlmproved. 1t would be very de
sirlblc market farm, being close to the canal
and Water Works. II is well watcred and
within one mile Of Saw and Grist Mill
For further particulars inquire at the ''Sen-
tInel' Office, or to j. r. HOFFMAN,
Rockville Montgomery county, Md.
mar OFF
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

ALLEGED FoRGERIEs. The Easton
md. Gazette states that much excite
ment has been created in that town by
the discovery that storckeeper there
has committed forgeries to the amount of
between 5000 and $4,000. Among
the names ascertained to be forged are
Bennett Allen; Bennett Allen and Edw.
Ray; John r Hopkins; N. Martin,
Jr.; M. Colston and d. Cowgirl and j.
A. Ridgaway. The alleged offender has
disappeared.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
BLACK SMlTE4INGg

&Sgy1-A THE undersigned having located
.1sFs.g himself on the Rockville and
ls.s IA Georgetown Turnpike about two
miles above Tennellytown intends carrying
on the above business in all its banche3.
With twelve years experience in country work
and FIVE in city, he flattcrs himself that he viii
be able to please all who may favor him with
their patronage. Please call and give me n
trial.
lie has on hand "A large lot OF HINGES large
and small, which he viii sell low Picks and
Matocks' at fiir prices
H0RSE-Sll0ElNG, in all cases, viii he 81 90
mar 21-tf WM H. SHERWOOD.
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TO ALL INTERESTED.

MTE WISH to close our Books up to the LIST
w Of January 1887. All persons who
know themselves indebted, are hereby notified
to call and settle their accounts with the cash.
or note at short date; aud hereafter we intend
to close up our books every six months, and
charge interest for all time over that credit
We are compelled to adopt this method. We
cannot purchase stock on any longer credit
than six months, and consequently we cannot
give longer credit than we receive.
We are anxious to sell, and solicit the pa
tronage of generous and liberal public.
FIVE PER CENT. off for CASH, on all
sums over ten dollars.
b. r.. POOLE h BBO.
Edwards Ferry March 81 lah1-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

KANSAS is still in a troubled condition !;
but the most reliable accounts 60 to show
that the recent disturbances have been
more the result Of personal disputes about
land claims and other things, than sec
tional rivalry.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

R1- Amendments to the criminal code
of Mississippi, made by the last Legisla-
ture, forbids the keeping of billiard ia
bles, under penalties of fine and impris-
onment, and impose fine Of 800 for
each offence upon any person who shall
labor on Sunday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
ninistration.

EY~ A bill was recently brought for
ward in the New York Legislature, i'm
pasins = gradatcd tax upon all persons
purchasing spirituous or vinous liquors.
Legislation at the North seems to be
running mad, and in a fair way of de-
generating into a peevish, meddling,
vexatious despotism. Instead Of basing
itself On those great general principles Of
liberty and equality which peryade all
our constitutions, State as well as Fed
eral, and constitute the very life of our
political institutions, it is ra?idly be-
coming the great inquisitor of society +;
the censor of manners, habits and pri-
waite morals; the visiting physician of the
great hospital of society, forcing its pre-
scriptions down mems Threats admins
tering to all sorts of moral and social
diseases, and attempting to cure them in
a lump by the infallible quack nostrum
of legislation. 1t prohibits the sale and
purchase of intoxicating drinks in public,
and permits men to drink as much as
they please in private. 1t restraints the
drunkard from violating the decorum of
society, and offers him impunity for
setting bad example at home. In short,
it converts drunkenness from an offence
against public decency, into secret,
solitary vice, to be INDUCED at home as
a salutary model to the rising generation.
Men may purchase hogshead Of rum or
brandy at time, and drink it at what
rate they please, but to sell or purchase
a single dram is a subject for tax, fine or
imprisonment They may sin by whole
sale, but beware Of doing it by retail
The petty dealers are peculiarly OBJ
noxious to northern legislative morality
But admitting, what there is no ration
al ground to anticipate, that the degra-
ding and disgusting practice of drinking
to excess may be checked by legislation,
we may ask, where is this system Of
sumptuary laws to stop in its career ?
in achieving partial good, is there not
great danger that it may lead to much
greater evils? After prescribing a rem
eiy for excess in one indulgence, will
these jealous empires be content with
performing this single marvellous cure :?
After having subdued the monster,
drunkenness, will they not declare war
AGAINST the monster gluttony, and pre-
scribe what men shall eat as well as
drink2 In short, will they not apply
the universal specific Legislation to every
bameless indulgence of life, which may
be carried to excess, for which they have
no taste themselves and thus under
pretenco Of reforming mankind, deprive
them, one by one, of every innocent or
salutary recreation which serves to dis
sipate the gloom of life, or afford relaxa-
ton to the few leisure hours Of labor?
But, after all, this attempt to quell the
excuses Of the human passionsand op-
pctites by legislation is only counter
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
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Published Weekly. Tile Whole oaiy ?.
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Genuine bill in existence, and exhibiting at ~
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ri No Index TO examine No pages to -
hunt up But so simpli6ed and arranged q
that the Merchant, Banker and Business
Man can sec all at glance ~
1t has taken years to make perfect this 70
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long been felt by commercial men. 1t has 81
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Preventive, and needs but to be known TO
be Universally Patronzed. 1t does more -
than has ever been attempted by man. It's
describes every Bank Note in Three Different ",
Languages English French and German. e
Thus each may read the same in his own q
Native Tongue. ksi
TERMs.-The paper will be about % by 42,s.
lnches aud will contain the Mosr pEnrEgr
BANK NoTE LIST PUBLISHED, together with -
inc rae OF Discount. Also a List Of All =
the Private Bankers in America. A COM"
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and America VIII be published in each edi- ~
ton, together with all the important News ~
OF the Day Also, INTERESTING STO- Q
R!hS from an Old Manuscript found in the
East and no where else to be found It p
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es tile Most Complete History Of ORtENTAL.ss
LIRE, and describing the Most Perplexing 8
Positions in which the Ladies and Gentle 2
men Of that country have been so often
found. These stories will continue through e
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Most Entertaining ever offered to the public. "
va. Furnished Weekly to subscribers
only, ut s year. All letters must be ad- q
dressed TO JOHN $. DYE, Broker, .
Publisher and Proprietor, 10 Wall ST. *
ap. Sly New York. a.,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

THE MURDER TRIAL AT WASHINGTON.
-Acquittal Of Lee.-Thc case of bod
ridge G. Lee, for the murder Of David
Hume, respectable citizen of Alexan-
dria, Va, by shooting him a short time
since, in the Pension Office at Washing
ton, which had been on trial during four
days in the criminal court at Washing
ton, was given to the jury late on Satur-
day afternoon last, who, after being on
all night and until II o'clock Sunday
morning, rendered verdict Of "not
Jqjly."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
n Me Elilor d IA Setainel .

Sm: As the people Of the county are begin
ming to talk Of persons as candidates for the
various Offices to be filed next fall, you will
permit a subscriber TO suggest, through your
paper the name of WALTER II. ADAM
son, rs a candidate for the Office Of Register
Of Wills. Should he be q candidate for that
Office, he will receive a vote that be may well
be proud in
feb Cite. CRAcKLig DISTRICT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

EE- Ex-Gov. Lowe writes to friend
what we supposed all along was well
known, as follows:
"My name has not been and will not
be presented to Mr.. Buchanan for any
place at home or abroad, as | have ex-
pressly informed my friends that / have
elected to pursue my profession, and de-
sire no official position whatever. If |
approach Mr.. Buchanan it is to serve
others and not myself"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
CHURCH AND STATE.

The old Native American party, from
its first organization, manifested its OPP
position to foreigners in general, and to
Catholic foreigners in particular but it
was not until native Americanism was
superseded by Know-nothingism, that
serious, deliberate attempt was made to
disfigure our institutions by the gratis of
religious bigots, and to control the cleo
tons by the force of a religious element.
Clergymen are still to be found, we are
sorry to say, who have become so smitten
with the monstrous doctrines of this ism
that their political zeal far outweighs the
highest considerations and the most SOL
emn responsibilities.
Borrowing the idea from the Native
Americans, the Know nothings have sent
forth, and are still sending forth, their
clergymen to take leading part in the
heat and fury and bitterness of political
strife, and who are instructed to launch
the thunders of the church against the
doubling and refractory. The Know
nothing parson may say, in extenuation
Of his unclerical conduct that he is play
ing the part, not Of politician, but of a
religious propaganda, and that he is
sincerely trying to do Gods service by
converting, through the medium of tests
and prosecutions, the people of his
charge to his own narrow views Of re-
ligion. Behind this silly, wicked, pre-
posterous excuse, the Know-nothing
parson attempts to shield himself, while
he is lighting the torch of social and
civil discord.
1t is disgusting to witness the excuses
of clergymen in walks of life which they
have no business to enter-which are
closed to them by Divine command, and
by the customs Of the age and the coun-
try--and which can only be pursued by
faithlessness to the solemn VOWS they have
taken as Ministers of the Gospel, by
sacrificing their standing and influence
as christian teachers, and by bringing
the very name of religion into odium
and contempt among the masses. What
religious coloring can they give for their
unchristian words and deeds? Is the
cause of religion to be promoted by orig
mating or retailing partizan falsehoods
and misrepresentations-by traducing
some of the best and purest men in the
country-by the utterance of sentiments
alike repulsive to our sensibilities as
patriots and christians?
A clergyman of good address, with
onl y mediocre talents, exercises a con-
siderable influence in shaping the opin-
ions and actions of his brethren in other
matters besides those relating to his sa-
cred calling; and hence the necessity of
combining that influence to where it can
be rightfully employed, for the good ad-
dress is occasionally found allied with
indifferent morals, bad heart, and a
lust for place, power, and notoriety,
which must be satiated, even should it
cost the prostitution of the most sacred
religious principles.
m. III L. ---.-1 L LL
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
TO ALL INTERESTED.

HAVING made change il my business, !
III notify all who know themselves indebted
10 me 70 call and settle their accounts with the
cash or note at a short date, as have bugi-
ness Of some four years standing 70 close up.
! hogo attention will be given this notice and
save trouble and expense. y H. BOJlc.
ian IF
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

Ordered By the Post Office Department to JepuJ-
hshed IN The paper having the LARGEST
CIR CULATIONi in The county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
ESTRAY.

Drw=a CAME 10 the subscribers, the last
~Vt-sM Of December, A DARK ROAM
I'LL STEER, supposed TO be two years
old, and marked with two crops and two
sits in the right ear.
The owner il requested 10 come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take II away
april 3-tR. JAMES OFFUTT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

Zs5- WE are authorized 10 announce AN
DREW o. DoNNELL, Esq, as a can
didate for the Office Of County Commissioner,
at the ensuing November election. FEB l3-te
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
"a OTHgGE Z; j.
DISSOLUTION or PARTNERSHIP

NNHE Co-partncrship heretofore ex-
4, listing between the undersigned is
this day dissolved by mutual consent -
All persons indebted to the firm are re-
quested to come forward and make i'm
mediate settlement, by cash or notes, as
the business must be closed uitiom delay.
Either of the firm will receive payment
of bills.
HENRY NJ. HURDLE,
y. l.. CLEMENTS.
Hoorooto,yu n n Morob On 1877
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
Death.

DIED, Of typhoid fever, on Wednesday, the
lst inst, at the residence Of Dr. II. =. SrogE-
STREET, in this village, Dr. ALFRED =. ALDAY,
aged about % years.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
GEoRGErowN, April l, 1856.
5ttarrianc.

MARRIED, on the oath ultimo, by Rev. JoHs
DoUGnERrY Mr.. WILLIAM REID, TO Miss
ANN SOPHIA AUSTIN, both OF this county
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03
Gle MlorlSets.
BALTIMORE, April 2, 1857.

DALtlMolsi'j Aptll u loDl'
GRAIN AND SEEDs.-W heat,-A fair demand
but the receipts are very limited, which tends
to check operations and our quotations are
nominal. About 1900 bushels offered to-day,
and we quote fair to good white at 1851 30,
and choice do. at / COAST 65 good TO prime
red at 33aSl 26. Corn-A brisk demand,
and market firm. About 81, 900 bushels offer
ed on change to-day good to prime white al
60aG2 cents, yellow at 6la63 cents per bushel.
Rye-No sales reported Maryland nomnally
at 74a7j cents Oats-A good demand and
prices steady. Maryland Oats nominally at
43a46 cents per bushel Seed5-Cloversee has
dropping tendency, and sales to-day OF IS
bushels prime at 374aS8 49, and 25 bushels
very choice at SO 874 per bushel. No sales of
Timothy we quote itat3 50aS3 75.-.Sun.
GEoRGETowS, April /, 1856.
There is as yet but limited business being
done in -four. Sales are confined chiefly 70
the home trade, and range from s. 81 to So
for standard brands. The stock on hand con
tinues very light, and doubtless was there any
thing like. the usual supply on hand prices
would recede. Wheat from wagons Is selling
at ] 30ssl 30 for red and l 35a$l 40 for
white. There was a sale yesterday OF some
3, 900 bushels superior white, from canal boat
at 44aS1 As. Corn-58a60 for white and
yellow, sales yesterday Of 800 bushels superior
article, 10 90 TO Alexandria at SO cents.-iSiar.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

Rg- Hon. T.. W. McComas, Lioute-
nant Governor Of Virginia, has resigned
his Office.
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Atwood VIM Kemp. GEORGE
Baker, John w Kunell
benton, Horace Ksner, Christopher
Benton, Miss Mary JaneMoore Archibald
Byrne, Miss Lofty 0 Macubbin, CIV
Bryan, Oliver N Nail, Edward l.
Bowen, Mrs Harriet Nail, Edward 2
Blcksler, Master VIM Norris, Miss Lizzie
Carroll, Thomas Oifutt, Mrs Lois Il
Cissel, Miss NJ J Ofutt, John
FISHER, A Otta, Thomas
Fisher, Samuel a Plummer Mrs Elz
Gllpln, Mrs q A Rennie, James
Harrison, w ) Roach, J Edward
Harms, ny Stabler, Miss Debbie
HALEY, James Thompson, Geo W
Iienry, Taylor, G
Hewell, Miss INSTEAD, Jacob
jackson, Rich'd Weer, John
Jones, John II Wilcox, VIM
Worthington. Thomas
ap. 3-3t d. II. BOUIC, P. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

Eg~ We have received letters from
prominent Democrats and Old-line Wings
in every District in the county, inquirng
whether GEORGE r. BRADDoCK, the Ed
itor of this paper, would consent to be-
come candidate for the next Clerksaip,
and assuring him that, if he would, he
would receive liberal support. With
thanks to his numerous friends for this
manifestation of their kind regard, he
commits himself to their hands.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

ES- We feel every confidence that a
majority of the voters of this county are
opposed to the Know nothing faction.
But the question is, how can that MAORI
ty be made available? There is no rea-
son why this county could not be car
ried at the November election, and if the
Democratic party is true to itself and
worthy Of the party in the nation, they
should 60 to work at once, as becomes
men who would be free, and redeem the
county. 10 can be redeemed, Il must be
redeemed; and if the Democratic party
acts as it should, the desirable object
will be accomplished.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

FUNERAL OF Mr.. BUcHANAN's NEPHEW.
The funeral of the late Elliott f. Lane,
who died on Friday last, took place on
Sunday afternoon, from the residence of
his brother, James b. Lane, in Lancas-
ter, Pa. His sister, Miss Harriet T.
Lane, accompanied by James b. Henry,
the Presidents private secretary, arrived
in the city on Friday afternoon, and was
present at the funeral. On the morning
Of Mr., Lanes death, his cousin, Taylor
Lane, received letter announcing the
death Of his sister at Lexington. KY,
on the 18th instant. She had been in
i'll health for some time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

GREAT EQUESTRIAN MATCH. -Albany
March 30.-Two sporting men of this
city, Taylor and Dalton, started on horses
from the Exchange this morning at 5
o'clock, for one hundred mile race,
without rest or feed The bets are ST.
500 side. Whitestown. Oneida coun-
ty, was the termination of the race
The horses passed Fonda, forty-throe
miles Of the distance, at 915, A. NJ;
time 4 hours and Is minutes-Dalton's
horse slightly ahead. They arrived at
Little Falls at II minutes past II, the
Dalton horse a little ahead, but in bad
condition. Taylor's hose arrived at
Whitestown at $50, P NJ, making the
hundred miles in twelve hours and
half, and winning the race. Dalton's
horse was a quarter of mile behind.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-04-03

1zo- If RICHARD GROOMES, Esq.
will consent 20 be candidate FOR the next
SHERlFFALTY, he viii be warmly support
cd by his ffends in BERRfS.
nov 2l-Q