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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS,


VrIIE subscribers would inform the citizens
IL Of Montgomery county and its vicinity,
that they have opened large and well selected
assortment Of DRY GOODS, for Fall and Win
ter wear.
IN DRESS GOODS,
We have Striped and Plaid Silks; Plaid,
Striped and plain Black Silks; Striped DANA
snes; Plaid Merinoes Plain French Merinoes
Of various shades of colors; Coberg Cloths;
Striped and figured all wool Mousines; Nous
line DE Bege Plain and figured Mouslines
from l29 to an cents.
MOURNING GOODS.
Black Bombazines, from Sll2l TO SHE; Nor
witch Cloth; Black Alpacas; Black French Me-
rinoes, and Coberg Cloth; all wool and COM
mon Black Mouslines.
SHAWLS, CL0AKS AND SCARFS,
Stella, Brocha, Cashmere and Plaid Shawls !;
Cloth Cloaks, aud Mantillas Of new styles
Brocha Scarfs ofvarious grades.
GLOVES, AND HOSIERY,
Ofall kinds Velvet Ribbons, and other trim
mings Bonnet Ribbons; Elastic Belts; Silk
Cord, and Tassels.
FRENCH WORKED COLLARS.
Linen Cambria Handkerchieis, OF new styles.
with good assortment of low priced Linen
Handkerchief, from 81 cents up.
FOR GENTLEMEN AND BOYS,
We have, Black and Brown Cloth Plain and
Plaid Cassimcres; Plain and Plaid Cassincis
kentucky CossImeres and Jeans Light Plaid
gassimeres Cashmere aud silk Vestings; Silk
llandkcrchicis aud Cravats
49,, DOMESTIC GOODS, &C,
Ufhest and most durable Fabrics consisting of
Heavy Beashed, and Brown Shcetincs md
smTnnEE Osmburgs; Domestic plaids o.
nannrg Oaicoes; Plain and Plaid Linsevs
run Cloihs' Sleeps Grey Cassinet; Table
Linens Bird Eye Russia, and iuckaback Dia-
Which with oil other Goods in our line will
DC SOLD q. nc very lowest market prices by
MAiflELD d BROWN,
No. l2i, Bridge Street,
oct if-dm Georgetown, ID. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

PROGRESSIVE. -" Class in middle aged
geography, stand up. What is pyra-
mid p
"a pile Of men in a circus, on the top
of tother."
Where is Egyptr"
Where it alters was"
"Wherc is that you young yagabonc?'
/" Dunno, sir"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bakers franklin Hotel.
Corner of Eighth and %. Streets,
WASHINGTON. D. G.

WASHINGTON, D. G.
III VIE subscriber has taken the above named
IL wel-known house, recently and long kept
by Mr. THoMAs BAKER. The house has I'M
dcrgone a thorough repair, internally and OK
tcrnally the Chambers fine and airy, have
been rcfurnished 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
domestcs OF the house trusty and accommoda-
ting and every exertion, b. an experienced
proprietor, will be used to render this house
one Of the most desirable in the city. Travel
lers and others are respectfully solicited to call.
MARTIN, Proprietor.
N. B--Attached to this house is II fine IlV-
ERY 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, 1857-02-13

EE / say, friend, is there nothing
to shoot about here" asked Kentucky
sportsman of a little boy.
Boy-''Wal, nothing just about here,
stranger, but the schoolmaster is down
the hill yonder-you might pop him
over"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

A BITE ALFONSO lombard, a cele-
bratcd sculptor of the Emperor Charles
v, was great coxcomb. lie got pun
ishcd one day by a young lady of Bo-
logna, to whom he took it in his head to
make love in foppish manner. She
was his partner at a ball, in the midst Of
which he turned to her, and heaving a
profound sigh, said, as he looked her in
the face with what he thought ineiiable
sweetness in his eyes, and we may sup
pose some fantastic writing gesture =
"If tits not love feel, pray, what is
Perhaps" said the young lady,
something bites YOU"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

G1- " See here, my friend, you are
drunkw
i" Drunk to be sure am, and have
been for the last three years. You see
my brother and | arc on the temperance
mission. He lectures, while l set
frightful example,"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

EE~ When old Bogus wife fell i'll he
sent for doctor, as sordid and avari-
cious as himself Before the doctor saw
the patient he wished to have an under
standing with the misery husband.
Here's forty dollars" said Bogus,
.'anl you shall have it whether you cure
my wife or kill her"
The woman died, and the doctor call
ed for his fee
did you kill my wife p asked old
Bogus.
Certainly not" replied the indignant
doctor.
"Well you didn't cure herr"
"You know she's dead"
VERY well then, leave my house in
doublc quick time" said Bogus. "a
bargains bargain. twas kill Or cure,
but you did neither"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
Christmas Presents.
HUTCHINSON g. MTTRNO


lave received a very large assortment Of
H GOODS suitable for presents on the ar-
proceeding holidays. We cnumeraie in part,
as follows viz; Ladies' and Gentlcmcu's
Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Cabas, Rctticules.
Writing Cases, Portfolios, Jewel Cases. Card
Receivers, Portmonnaies. Card Gases. Tablets.
Pertame Cases, Toilet Bottles, Watch Stands
Noticed Cups, China Vases, Statuettes, Tcie-
a-tetc Tea Sets Jet Ornaments for the neck and
arms, Coral Goods, etc, together with fine
lot Of Toietarticles and French Perfnmcry.
ALSO, a fine assortment Of French and
German Toys for the Juveniles, such as -
Games, TARGETS, Magic Lanterns, Tea Sets
sand Toys, Moving Figures. etc. with great
variety TOO tedious to mention; all Of which
we are enabled TO sell At the lowest New York
prices.
HUTCHINSON & MURNO,
Ne, $40, Pennsylvania avenue,
dec 5,-tf Washington, d C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENTS
A.. or M /,

4 UCTl0NEER AND COMMISSION. MER-
"A CHANT, Corner of It'll and D Streets,
F-4SHLNGTON CITY. u. G.
Has on hand alaree and extensive assortment
Of NEW FURNITURE, which he will sell on
the most reasonable terms. Call and examine
and ! am sure l. can please you.
jan 2G-l2m A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

EE- g Do you like novels 7" asked
Miss Fitzgerald Of her backwoods lover.
"a can't say" was the reply, Il never
ate any but Ill tell you. Pm death on
possan,.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

E1- An Irishman who was engaged
TO cut ice, when handed cross-cut saw
with which to commence operations,
pulled out a copper, and turning TO his
comrade exclaimed:
y" Now, Pat, fair play head or tail
for folio goes Jelow.'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

re- An Illinois editor speaks Of n
rogue who lives in his vicinity, as fol-
lows:
1.-The rascal has broken every bank,
and Jail, and Sabbath, we have had in
this country for the last FIVE years, the
villain"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

E1-A subscriber writes to Western
editor: Il don't want your paper any
longer"
To which the editor replies al
wouldn't make it any longer if you did /;
its present length suits me very we'll"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

precedented low price of S3.62l. have shown
them to competent judges, who pronounce
them the best Boots for the price in the Unit
ed States
also have a splendid sewed GLITTER
BOOT made of the very best French calf
skin patent leather, all Of the latest style, for
$3.50.
Competition is out of the question. All |
ask is for gentlemen to come and see for them
selves. Terms positively cash
N. b. As for my stock of Boots. viii bet
500 to $50 that they are the best Boots at the
price in regular way, in the U. States.
jan 26--l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
S. p. HC OVERS
Boot, Shoe, and Trunk

y y y ~ NJ I1-N
Pennsylvania Avenue, bet. 9Th and 10th SITS
WASHINGTON, ID. c.
In THIS SPLENDID ESTABLISHMENT
Il which has no superior in the United States
may he found, at all times, the most extensive
stock in this city of every style and quality OF
LADIES, GENTLEMEN, CHILDREN 4 SER
NANT,S BOOTS & SHOES; also. TRUNKS.
CARPET BAGS, NALISES SATCHELS. &c'
My stock Of Fall and Winter Wear recently
selected from the most celebrated manufacture
crs, is very superior.
promise TO offer unusual inducements. and
respectfully solicit your patronage and inau-
ehTe. $. =, HOOVER.
4 ). 400 prs. Coarse Boots at Cost.
Washington. Jan. o. 1866.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

Eg A lady relating her matrimonial
experience, said:
'sAt first, en- retiring of cold night,
my husband used to say to me, put
your dear little tootics with mine : but
soon it was, keep your cold hoofs off
me-"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

MANUFACTURERS and Dealers in a; a G.
1Vl RICULTUR1L IMPLEMENTS
Nj CHIMES, SEEDS, GU1NO, &c., Nos.
40 4 As Light Street, near Pratt, BALTIMORE.
Horse Powers, Thrashing Machines, Scott's
Little Giant Corn and Cob Grushers, Straw
and Stalk Cutters, Portable Corn and Flour
Mills, Smut Machines, Wheat Fans, Wheat and
Seed Drills, Hay Presses, Vegetable Cutters,
Portable Cider Mlsand Presses Hay and Grain
Rakes, Ok Yokes, Dirt Scoops, llarrows, Gull
tyators, Grain Cradles, Plows; all kinds of
Farming and Garden Tools, &c. Field and
Garden Seeds, Trees and Plants.
agents for Herrjng's nrital1cd Patent
Fire and Burglar Proof Safes.
RICE 81 NORRIS.
N. d. We would call particular attention of
the Farmers generally to HAY PRESSES.
Baltimore, Jan. 26-l2m r. g. N.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
cRANcER,s MAGIC
CORN AND COB MILL,

TIlIS CELEBRATED MILL, which to des-
Il cribe its merits would make too length
ened an advertisement, but We will state for
the BENEFIT of the Agricultural community,
that we are selling the Pc
No. MILL, all complete, for S25-g grinding
to 8 bushels per hour.
No. MILL, all complete, for 1885, grinding
to 10 bushels per hour.
No. 3 MILL, allcompete, for S45--grinding
10 to 10 bushels per hour
Which will put This Mill WITHIN THE
REACH OF EVERY FARMER-AT TIE
SAME TINE FULLY WARRANTED.
There is one OF the MAGIC set up in my
Warehouse, and can be seen at any time, worked
by three men, performing the same work as
in other Mills requires horse.
Ea5~ Also agent for G. II. McCormick's cell
ebrated Reaping and Moving Machines
Address orders to
B. RHODES, sole agent,
No. l4l, West Prattstreet,
mar l-y Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
By Hugh Bowling & Co.
AUCTEOGEEEe!
REGULAR DAY & EvENINs SALES.

FEYIIE subscribers, determined to de-
4 vote their whole attention to the
Auction and Commission Business, respectfully
inform the public that they are prepared to re-
ceiyeall goods consigned TO their care for sale
at public auction; that no eycrtions on their
part shall be spared TO obtain The best prices
for the same by fair and impartial representa-
tions; and as they intend to confne themselves
to strict cash business unless otherwise or
dered, those sending goods TO their sale shah
be settled with Immediately when the goods
arc delivered to the buyers Goods sent to
them for evening sales can be settled for next
morning, if sold. A regular evening auction
for the sale of all kinds Of merchandise can by
this means be Of great service to the commu-
nifty, whose patronage is most respectfully So
licited by the publie's obedient servants,
HUGH BOWLING h co.
AuctionecTs.
Day Sales-Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday mornings, at 10 o'clock, and every
evening at o'clock, at the Store No.53, Var
nun Buildings, Louisiana Avenue, and ut all
other times and places where their services are
required. S;.lesoa the Market Squa;e, eppe-
site the Barkof Washington, attended as usual
on market days.
Cash advances on consanments.
HUGH DOWNING & CO..
Auctioneers.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 26--l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
Cash FOR NEGROES.

4 ) TIE SUBSCRIBER is giving the highcs
cash price for NEGROES OF both sexes
: zand Of different ages and sizes, ANY
communication addressed 10 him at Washing
ton City Will meet with prompt attention.
aug lily OWEN SHECKELL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

! Z = ]. !. !.
So 81 | HAVE made arrangements
with one Of the best Boot-mak-
WX mi ers in Philadelphia to be kept
WfH constantly supplied with the We
W4H ry best and most fashionable
French Calfskin sewed Doors
a warranted French calf or NO
- -S2A8zzqzealp which | nfIhr far thn M
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
SVringing Machine,

operated by crank.
The Washer, with wringing attachment
complete is sold at the low price of Sl7.G0-
made in the very best manner.
We speak with confidence when we SAY that
this Washing Machine will be as highly ap-
proved, and as valuable in the domestic dc
partment, as McCormicli's Reaping and Moving
Machine is in the wheat fields and meadows
1t is no humbug, and is 'carranedto gre sdtis-
faction, or The money ,riH be returned.
As the demand will be very great and there
is difficulty in getting them made, owing 10
the great press of work everywhere, it is ad-
yised to order early. We have fifty in process
of being made, and will be receiving them in
few days.
JESSE T. HIGGINS, & BRO.
aug eft Poolcsville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
GUABO. PHOSPHATE or LIMl. PLAS-

TER, AND OTHER FERTILIZERS.
PERUVIAN GUAN0, No. !, furnished at
the Government price, the ton OF 2240 lbs. de-
livered either from ship, warehouseatthe Point,
or at my Warehouse, up town, on terms the
most advantageous to dealers ana consumers.
MEXICAN GUAN0, selected from cargocs,
rich in Phosphates. H
PHOSPHATE or LINE, manufactured
expressly for my agency.
AIso--PLdSYk'R aud other Fertilizers. s.
9as- For the convenience Of Farmers, their
orders will be filled either at the Guano wharf
or ~ my Warehouse, No. Ia VEST PR.A TT
SfREfIi near Light. AT al times without de-
lay. Expense avoided if possible, and made
light when unavoidable.
Il. N. RHODES.
No. III West Pratt sueol, Baltimore.
ftbo--l9A
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
BUCKEYE CLOTHES WASHER,

Hon. CHAs. Mason the Commissioner of
Patents has very recently said the principle on
which this Washing Machine is constructed,
is the only one for effective and thorough wash
ing of all the hundreds in the Patent Office.
This is high recommendation, but the praises
lavished upon these machines by the tens of
thousand persons using them in Ohio, Ken
lucky, Tennessee Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsyl-
yania, New York and other Eastern and North
ern States, are ofmuch greater value.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
INHRTANT TO H0BSEKlIRERS |
GOOD NEUS FOR TIE LADIES'
The Buckeye CLOTHES
Washer and Wringer.

ENHERE is no article so much and so univer-
4 sally needed at this time, as really good
Washing Machine. We have been long time
on the look out for one which would do the
WORK cfIeetually, and could be recommended
with confidence to housekeepers and, at great
outlay, weare fully satisfied we have succecdcd.
We are now enabled to offer to the public the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

Ten or dozen shirts, or their equivalent in
other clothes may be washed in from three TO
six minutes according to the state of the clothes
and degree Of PREPARATION without as much
injury to them as in the ordinary washing by
hand--a button or hook and eye being rarely
if ever broken of-the process being nearer 20
the working by hand than any ether. Il il
very substantial and durable-simplo in con-
struction and easy to work, and has attached
to it an admirably working and Efficient
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
ExTR PLATED WAR AND TABLE

Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Castors, Walters,
Pitchers, Goblets, Albata Forks, Spoons, But
ter Coolers, &c. Also-Superior TABLE Guile
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary. considered as wishing to con-
tinue their subscription.
2. If subscribers order their papers discontinue
ed Publishers may continue to send them until
all charges are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the Office place to which they are
sent, they are held responsible until they settle
their bill and give notice to discontinue them.
4. If subscribers move to other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they are held responsible
Iss~ Notice should always be given of removal.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper or periodical from the Office, or
moving and leaving it uncalled for, is prima tacie
evidence Of intentional fraud.
N9~Postmasters would oblige, by a strict full
flment Of the regulations requiring them to not-
fv Publishers. once in three months, of papers not
taken from their Office by subscribers.
Nzss~ Under the law of Congress papers ore not
charged postage in the county in which they are
published.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
RATES OF POSTAGE.

The postage on all letters to any part of the
country must be prepaid.
Letters not exceeding oz. within 5000 miles
cents, prepaid; over 5000 miles. 10 cents. If
conveyed wholly or partly by sea; and to and from
foreign country, 10 cents Within and 20 cents
over $500 miles. unless otherwise fixed by treaty,
&c. Every additional OF. or fraction, carries
an additional postage.
Letters dropped for delivery at the same post
Office. cent Advertising letters cent.
Newspapers periodicals. unsealed circulars. or
other articles of printed matter. Except books
when sent to any part Of the United States. and
wei Ching not over ) ounces. | cent. and for every
additional ounce or part thereof cents If
within the State, not weighing over } oz.. ! cent.
Books. bound or unbound not Weighing over
4 lbs. for any distance under 5000 miles. ! cent
per ounce; over 5000, 2 cents per aunce. The
above must be prepaid. or double these rates
Weekly Newspapers. Zone copy only.) sent to
actual subscribers within the county where print
ed and published, free.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
Historical Account Of Hymen.

Hymen was beautiful youth Of Athens,
who for the love of a young virgin, disguised
and at this time, he, together with his be
loved and divers other young ladies' of tha-
city, were surprised and carried off by pit
riats supposed him to be what he appeared
was lodged with his mistress. In the dead
of night when the robbers were all asleep
he cut there throats. Thence making hasty
way back to Athens, bargained with the pa
rents that he would restore, them their laugh
ter and all compaions, if they would consent
to their marriage; which proving very hap
name OF Hymen at all nuptials.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18


Concerning the Board of Supervisors Of Placer
County.
The People Of the state of Cahlfornia, repre-
toii01os:
SEC |. The Board of Supervisors Of Placer
County shall after the expiration Of the terms of
the present ncumbents. consist Of three members
who shall hold their Office for three years, except
as herein provided.
SEC. 2. The present Board Of Supervisors of
Placer County shall, at their regular session in
May. 1857. divide the county into three Superyi-
sor Districts. and number said districts consecu-
lively from one to three and give notice in their
annual election proclamation of the boundaries
and number of said districts.
SEC. 3. At the next general election there shall
be elected in each Of the districts provided for in
the preceding section, by the qualified electors
thereof, one Supervsor-the Supervisor in the
first district to 90 cut Of Office at the expiration Of
one year. the Supervisor Of the second district to
go out Of Office. at the expiration Of two years
and the Supervisor of the third district to 90 out
Of Office at the expiration Of three years. that
after the next general election there shall be an
nualy elected one Supervisor.
SEC. (. Whenever it becomes necessary to elect
Supervisor to fill any vacancy occasiOned by
death. resignation or any othcr cause. the person
elected shall hold his Office for the uneXpred
period for which bis predecessor was elected.
SEC. 5. SO much Of the Act entitled act to
create a Board of Supervisors in the Counties of
this State. and to define their duties and power"
approved March Both. 1855 conflicts with the
provisions of this act, in it's application to the
County OF Placer, is hereby repealed.
Approved February 4th 1857.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
Post-Offices in Placer Countw.
n NATURALIZATION.

TO obtain certificate of naturalization, ann,;-
cation must be made to the District Courts Of this
State
Amy free white male person arriving in the
United States shall make his declaration of iptnn
ton TO become such citizen before the Clerk Of
said Court, two years before he shall be entitled
to the certificate; Provided that if he has arrived
in the United States before he was eighteen wears
Of age. such declaration may be made at the time
of applying for certificate Of citizenship.
1t is necessary in obtaining certificate of natp
ralizatOn. to produce two citizens of the United
States. each Of whom have been personally ac
quainted with the applicant and who can testify
that he has resided in the United States for tho
full term of five years and in the State within the
year last past That during all this time he has
behaved as a man Of good moral character. at
tacbed to the principles Of the Constitution of the
United States and well disposed to the good order
and happiness of the same
In case it has been necessary for the applicant
to make bis declaration Of intention he must pro-
duce evidence of that.