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The Washington union., 1857-08-28
The last Raleigh AL c standard contains the following

The last Raleigh IN. C Standard contains the following
thrilling account of affair of honor in which two
distinguished editors figure the principals " 1t has
been generally known in this city for week past that
Mr. Syme the editor Of the Register had challenged the
senior editor of this paper and that the challenge had
been accepted Mr. Syme left here Thursday and
senior Saturday No doubt they have met beforcnow
but have not heard the result AS it is too late now
to Illustrate their intentions, may state chat the APP
pointed place of meeting Shocco Springs What
pons agreed upon have not learned but presume
they were various In all probability the first mix
ture of mint sugar, ice, distance actual contact
Next, probably knives and forks, spoons platters &c.
LASTLY f resorted to at all mineral water The friends
of the respective parties here do not to be at all
alarmed We not in the least uneasy. We think it
affair of more honor than those generally paraed under
the above caption.
The Washington union., 1857-08-28

The actual number of men conveyed to Nicaragua to
serve under the flag of Gen. Walker during the last two
years. shown by the books of the old Accessory Transit
Company of Chas Morgan Sons, less than 900
shipped up the San Juan river and 1900 received
from California Mr. Bostwck late secretary of State
General Walker says that he prove by documentary
evidence that less than 700 libusers have found
their graves in Nicaragua.
The Washington union., 1857-08-28
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT..

Chicago F5nddu Lac, and S. Pdd Rdlroad Within the
last few days the General Land Office has been advised
that the engineers employed in locating the Ontonagon
branch of the Chicago FondduLac, and St Paul rail-
road pushing forward the survey with great rapdty
They have got off from the Trap range the southern
side and passed the east branch and pushing south
ward quite vigorously The party is complete and
thoroughly organized Their supplies taken forward
by pack horses
The Washington union., 1857-08-28
hiaiorities,

five deduct from the above the know-nothing ma
jorty Of S47 in GiImers district there is left net
democratic majority in the State the popular vote
by districts of tirenty@ccn thousand ,ro hundred and
fo1ty North Carolina is certainly the banner State
of the Tnion
The Washington union., 1857-08-28
GOVERNOR WALKER AND THE DEMOCRACY OF
KANSAS

Among the arrivals in this city yesterday was f.
O. Perrin, esq, of Kansas who left ecompton on the
10Th inst. Mr. p. at the land sales which have
just closed at Osawkee, where were congregated in
large numbers people of all shades of political opin-
ion and from every section of the Territory. He
states that there large and enthusiastic demo-
cratic meeting held at 0sawkee on the 18th The
meeting was addressed at considerable length, and
with great power and effect, by General Whitfield
and other distinguished pro-slavery men of the
South. Each speaker warmly and mqualifedly en-
met with the unanimous and enthusiastic approval of
the meeting.
Judge Elmore of Alabama, presided, and it may
be of place here to state that the Judge has in
his service the largest number Of slaves of any per-
son in the Territory. A committee was appointed to
prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting which was composed principally of south
ern men, and among the number were two or three
members of the constitutional convention, whose
views on the slavery question not only of de-
cded but are said to be of an ultra character. The
committee unanimously reported resolutions strongly
approving the policy and course of Gov. Walker
in every particular; and the resolutions were not
only adopted by the meeting without dissenting
voice, but with every outward manifestation of
hearty appreciation.
full report of the proceedings of the meeting,
with copy of the resolutions, have been prepared
for the Union, and we are in daily expectation of
their receipt. We shall reserve our comments until
we lay the report before readers.
The Washington union., 1857-08-28

The general convention of Universaliss in the United
18th Of September
The Washington union., 1857-08-28
THE ELECTION IN NORTH CAROLINA.

We find in the Raleigh North Carolina) Standard
the official vote for congressman in the respective
districts of that State The following the major
tiles of the congressman elected:
The Washington union., 1857-08-28

A RARE ARTICLE CoMMERcE. Among the mporta-
tionsa Boston from England last week quantity of
human hair, valued at 81, ,624.
The Washington union., 1857-08-28

The rumor by telegraph (says the Boston POST
that exPresdent Pierce viii attend the national agri-
cultural fair at Louisville, Kentucky, is unfounded
The Washington union., 1857-08-28

suspended but this probably grew out Of the fact that
there during the excitement purchasers for their
notes Of circulation Thompson having heretofore re-
deemed them, and Ills failure putting end TO their
purchase for the time being.
The failure of certain country banks may follow this
excited state of feeling but believe yet there has
been none
Ihs is one of those periodical pancs which well
understood in Wall street and which, in their whirlwnd
progress, often carry ruin and dismay to many who
thought themselves the true remedy for which Is
10 breast the storm calmly and dspasionately Take 1t
coolly, give word OF encouragement instead of alarm
apply the proper remedy at the proper time each depend
much possible upon himself but lend each other
helping hand whenever il be done consistently and
the panic viii soon cease--the storm VIII pass away,
when all hands must turn to, right ship, and repair
damages. The for the present trouble is but tenn
porary There is deep seated disease for which the
patient must be carried Co the lowest stage of depletion
before remedy can be found
IA little trading and good deal ycrspeculaton
is the only of the evil which very short time
will correct The country is rich in everything necessary
for the wants OF and long as Providence is 80
bountl, it is cruel that should conduct his lit
tie affairs to throw the entire fabric of society into
fusion creating distress and alarm throughout the land
BE wise in future lie falls that fast For further
details OF Walstreet proceedings would refer the
reader to our commercial article.
For the reasons already stated we do not agree
with the News that the monetary alarm in New
York is simply one of the periodical panics of Wall
street, although its damaging effects thus far
mainly confined to the ephemeral operators of that
noted thorougharc. Over trading, over-speculatng
in wild lands, and enormous investments inraroads
have produced pressure in the money market which
has resulted in heavy failures and local panic The
withdrawal of capital and confidence death-blows
to companies and individuals who trade solely upon
credit and the wild longngs after sudden wealth OF
simple, credulous people. These the first to
suffer from monetary revulsion, and they are now
suffering from that cause in New York. 1t is possi-
bic, and even probable, that the suffering will yet
reach other and sounder companies and individuals
but we repeat we cannot see how the great indus
tra! interests Of the country be seriously affect
ed by anything likely to follow the present condition
of monetary affairs in New York. Railroad compa-
nes may become insolvent through extravae anc or
corruption; paper banks may explode every day
the bulls and bears Of the stock market may engage
the Kilkenny cats Of old, in mutually consuming
contest; and millions may be withdrawn from the
active channels Of trade for purely speculative pur-
poses; but these causes, singly or combined, al
though they may for brief period disturb they
can never exhaust the real capital of the country,
The Washington union., 1857-08-28
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST 2s. 1857.
REMOVAL.

The Office of the Washington Union has been re-
moved to the new four-story building on street.
between 18th and 18th streets.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
Obituarp.

Departed this life, on Thursday week last
after protracted illness, endured with unmur-
muring fortitude, Mr.. JAMES OFFUTT, of
this county, aged about So years, leaving an
extensive connexion and wide circle of friends
to lament his departure from their midst In
all the relations of life the subject of this no.
tice was remarkably exemplary, discharging
every duty with the utmost fidelity. As the
head of his family he was kind and provident
parent, an aflectionate and devoted husband.
As friend, warm-hearted and generous; as
neighbor, given to hospitality. Diligent in
business as a citizen, his intercourse with his
tellow-man'was marked with the strictest in
tcgrity. As politician, he was active and
prominent in his party, just and courteous to
his opponents; he has filled more than one
Office in this county; the last of which was
that of County Commissioner, which he filed
with credit TO himself and to the satisfaction of
the friends who elected him.
We most cordially sympathise with the nu-
merous friends of the deceased in this their sad
bereavement, feeling that not only they but the
community at large have by his death sus-
tanned serious loss
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
The County Contention

OF tomorrow will by its action com
plete with the exception of some of the
District candidates) the ticket to be sup
ported by the Union voters of this coun-
ty at the approaching fall election
Judging from the spirit developed by the
conventions of our party, already held,
we have no reason to apprehend that the
proceedings of tomorrow will net be
characterized by the utmost harmony and
most encouraging enthusiasm; on the
contrary, we have guarantee in this
that unanimity of sentiment will prevail,
resulting in choice of candidates who
will enlist the active exertion of every
Anti Know-nothing in the county for
their success.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
GETTING OUT Grain.
AGENCY FOR WHEELER mel LICK & co. IS
IMPROVED CONFINED
THRESHER AND MINN0WER.

THE most convenient, portable, easily work
Il ed. and perfectly operating machine FOR
thrcshing, separating and winnowing wheat,
rye and oats now in use Though compare
lively but little known here there are about
400 of them in use in other grain growing
districts all giving entire satisfaction.
II is the machine (but much impreycd) that
obtained the First Premium at the Montgom-
cry County Fair at the exhibition in 1855, and
ELECTED universal appreciation and wherever
exhibited at a working test in competition with
others has always taken the Premium.
The two-horse machine cleans in the best
manner ready for market, with or hands,
from $50 TO 900 bushels Of wheat per day, and
the one-horse from 10 to 100 bushels; occupies
but little space; is easily moved from stack to
stack and readily put up.
For Farmers who raise from 800 TO 1000
bushels Of wheat and who prefer to do their
work with their own force no other machine
is so desirable.
This machine Is warranted TO give entire sat
isfaction, or NAV be returned at the expiration
Of reasonable time on trial.
| refer to J. l.. Dufef, who owns two
horse machine; James Perry Wade, do, G.
Sherwood, dol Charles SPatcs, do, onc-horse,
and others IN the lower section Of our county
Price of Improved 0ne-Horse Thresher and
Winnower, intending belts wrenches, can, &c,
complete 1913 90
Two-horse, 2i5 90
Two-horsc power alone, with belt. 100 90
Two-horse Threshcr and Separator.... l25 90
One-horse power alone with belt. ...... 90 90
ED~ Freight from Albany added.
N.- Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Machines delivered at Georgetown. d. &. or
any point on the Railroad.
lJESSE r. HIGGINS,
Sole Agent for the County.
poolesvillc, Aug. :, 1857.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07

To the Editor Of The Sentinel:
SIR The Democrats and Union Wings OF
this District are beginning to talk of the ensu-
ing Fab Elections, and of the persons they
consider most suitable for the various county
Offices. Among those the name Of M. II.
LETTON, of Rockville District, has been
freely spoken of in connection with the Sher-
iiialty, and if he will suffer his name to be pre-
spted to the County Convention when il meets,
his nomination will be strongly favored by
may Ito CRACKLlN DISTRICT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
CHEAP GOODS.

TIiE Subscriber still continues to
Il carry on the DRY GOODS AND
GROCERY BUSINESS at the old and
well known stand, where he will be
pleased to see his old friends and Gus.
toners. Thankful for past favors, he
hopes by unrenitting attention to bust
ness TO secure the confidence Of those
who may favor him with their patronage.
lie promises to sell his goods on as ac.
commodating terms as any store in Rock
vile, and as good and as cheap as they
can be purchased in the neigbborinp
cities JOHN w. JONES.
July lift
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
For Supervisor,
WILLIAM GARRETT.
Democratic State Convention and
Nominations.


No one, who will carefully examine
them, can fail to be struck with the spirit
of harmony and concession, the self-sac-
rifcing devotion to principle, the union
Of sentiment and action, and the entire
absence of conflicting elements, which
characterized the proceedings of the late
Democratic State Convention, the labors
Of which closed so full of bright promise
to the patriots of the State, and So aus
piciously for the supremacy of party,
whose triumphs are the triumphs of truth
over error, tolerance over bigotfy, reason
over fanaticism, equal rights over OPP
pressive privileges, and law and order
over violence and bloodshed.
The resolutions unanimously adopted
breathe the right spirit, and are eminent
ly suited to the circumstances by which
we are surrounded. They meet, in a
becoming manner, the issue that has
been raised by recent political develop
ments, and constitute a basis of action
upon which all conservative Marylanders
can stand to cooperate in unfolding the
peace, government and dignity Of their
State. This platform must commend
itself to the adoption Of all those who,
forgetting mere party names, and rising
superior to mere prejudices against men,
are sincerely anxious that the govern
ment Of the State should be administered
upon sound principles. Thus considered,
it is most happy conception, and if the
voice of patriotism and duty shall be
obeYed, the result of the pending can
vass viii evince power which will tell
with salutary effect upon Know-nothing
fanaticism.
The enthusiastic unanimity of the nom
nations made by the Convention is only
equalled by the graceful and generous
manner in which delegates surrendered
their personal preferences as soon as it
became manifest in which direction the
hopes and wishes of majority Of the
Convention and their constituents were
directed. In this patriotic sacrifice of
preferences, they showed themselves to
be faithful representatives of true Dem
ocratic constituencies; for since the an
nouncemcnt of the nominations has been
made, degree of enthusiasm has been
produced almost without a parallel in the
history of our State campaigns.
1t is not necessary, at this time, to
dwell at length upon the character, quail
ifcation, and standing Of the distin-
guished gentlemen who have been placed
in nomination for the several State Offices
by the generous, cordial and unanimous
action Of the Convention. Their history
is part, and brilliantly conspicuous
part, of the history of gallant resistance
made by Maryland patriots othe progress
Of intolerant and unconstitutional dog
mas. Their past gives assurance of high
political honors, CALAMITY won and mod.
estly worn, and of further efficient, con.
sistent and maguanimous efforts in behalf
Of those great principles which must for
ever remain identified with the cause o.
civil and religious freedom.
The reputation Of the eminent nomi
nces has been so favorably associated
with the contests against Know-nothing
ism that the memorial Of their services,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
A CAMP MEETING

NOR the Rockville Circuit, will ! G
n held on the land Of Mrs MAN
REE, TO commence on FRIDAY, tho y {
of August The ground is about one
mile from Mechanicsyille, and immodi-
ately on the Pike leading from Wishing
ton to Brookevile The ministry and
members of noighboring charges are in
vited TO attend.
~ TraiIicliing Of every descrip-
ton will be strictly prohibited, except
horse-feed and other neccssaries, which
things will be sold by persons authorized
TO do so, and under the control Of tho
managers. Persons tending 'on the
ground are requested to bring their poles
with them, or procure them from the
proprietor, and not unnecessarily injure
the growing timber.
iu1VoI W. G.. EGGLESTON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
A MaChinist Wanted,
At ROCKVILLE, MD

~ NUN F'Sf<fSB "Ds
A N EXCELLENT OPPORTUNI-
LATY is offered to competent MA
CIINlST 10 make money.
The SHOP can be rented very low,
and the TOOLS, suitable for the bust
ness can be purchased at very reduced
prices.
The Tools consist in part Of one gear
ed Turning Lathe and Tools for turning,
Horse Power, Upright Saw, ShaitiDg
and Pulleys, Work bench aud Screw,
&c. Also, a lot Of Castings suitable for
1hreshing and other Machines can be
had ON the spot.
a note addressed 10 j. II. HOFFMAN.
at Fairmont, Va, will be promptly at
tended TO, or 10 WV BRADDocR, at Rock
Vile, who is authorized to dispose Of
them. [july 24--3t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
PAINTING.

ENOSTER & M0ULDEN arc now
II prepared to undertake Painting Of
every description, such os Lettering,
Bronzing, Furnishing, Carriage-Paint-
ing, at the shortest notice, and on rca-
sonable terms. Orders may be left at
this Office, or at the carpenter shop Of
Foster Il Moulden. July "a.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
I6s ACRES OF LAND,

lying in said county, about three miles
and half west Of Unity.
This farm adjoins the lands of Samuel
II. Gather, j. p. T Magrudcr and Is
rael Griffith. The Patuxent river runs
through it.
There is on it a DWELLING HOUSE
and Tobacco House, but no other i'm
provements. About sixty acres are in
wood mostly chestnut.
THE TERMS or SALE, as pre-
scriJed by HE decree, are: Onc-third
cash on the day of sale, or on the ratiii
cation thereof, at the discretion of the
Trustee, and the residue in one and
two years, with interest, to be secured
by the bond or notes Of the purchaser,
with a surety to be approved by the
Trustee.
CORNELIUS MCLEAN, Trustee,
Office over Chesapeake Bank.
july 31-ts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
Il Likely NEGRlES.

viz: Man Dad, aged 20 years; Man
Rein, aged about "a years; Woman
Kitty, agedjj years Woman Emily,
aged abou32 years, she is a good wash
or and iroer, good cook, good binder in
The harvct field, and a very clearly wo-
man in he Kitchen; Boy Henry, aged
13 year; Boy Tilghman aged IL years;
Boy Gorge, aged 10 years; Boy Wash
ingtou aged 0 years; Boy John, aged
9 yeas; Boy Singleton, aged $ years;
GirlLinncy, aged 9 years; Girl Louisa,
age s years Girl Juliet, aged 5 years.
an' Girl Margaret, aged 3 years. The
sid slaves will not be said to traders or
ticir agents.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
Notice 10 'Tax-Paycrs, &c.

TINHb undeTiNncd haVIng Necn appoInteUI
Il by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county, Trustee for PmtiP J. Coysrtt late
sheriff and Collector, hereby gives notice TO
all indebted 10 him for fees and taxes, that,
unless they are settled by The ~ day Of May
next, shall poshireiy proceed in every case,
without respect 10 persons. 10 disifain Those
wishing 10 save cost, had better settle forth
with. N. H. LETTON, Trustee
for p. J. CossEtL, Late shR and Col.
mar 10--ff
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
NOTICE.

HyHE Co-partnersbip, which existed
4 up to the 10Th Of March last be-
tween the subscribers having been dis
solved by mutual consent, Henry NJ.
HUBBLE is alone authorized 10 collect the
accounts due the firm and make a final
settlement Of the business
Persons indebted TO the concern will
be expected 10 make immediate payment.
HENRY NJ. HURDLE,
i. l.. CLEMENTS.
Georgetown, July 81, 1857
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
200 Acres of Land.

situated a miles west Of Rockville, Mont
gomery county, Md, the late residence
Of ELIZABETH RAwLrNs, deceased This
farm, for beauty Of situation and health,
is not excelled in the county.
TERMS-which will be easy--made
known on the day of sale. Possession
given Immediately.
aug 7 is JACOB NICHOLS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
HORSES AID CATTLE.

6 Head of fine young work HORSES,
among which are two good Saddle Horses
and two fine Brood Mares, one number
one Riding Horse, two three year colts,
two two-year ditto, and two yearlings;
6 fine Mich Cows, one Devon Bull, two
yokcs of Oxen; 40 head of Hogs, and
lS head IF Shean
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07

DEATH or Ex-SEcRETARY DoBBrN -
Richmond, August 5.---Intelligcnce has
reached here that the Hon. james G.
Dobbin, Secretary Of the Navy during
Gen. Picrce's administration, died at his
residence near Fayetteville, North Caro-
lima, yesterday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
jDI@1;h;hga lDl@Eh5L2,


II HAVE now on exhibition at my
IL Sale Rooms, $40 7th street, a sample
DRILL Of Bickford IL IIoliman's justly
celebrated premium Iron Cylinder, with
the improved Guano attachments and
Grass Secder This is undoubtedly the
great drill for 1857, and any farmer who
wants to save his money should not fail
to get one in time. 1t will save labor
and time, guano and grain, protect the
wheat against hard winters with the
prospect Of better yield, and more than
pays for itself in any ordinary sowing.
| am now prepared to take orders at the
manufacturers price, freight added, and
will cheerfulIy afford such information as
purchasers may desire. Remember and
order early if you want the BEST DRILL
Of the age
EDWARD j. SIMPSON,
$40 9TH street, Washington, ID. G.
July 31-4t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07

Fatal REsULr.--Three farm laborers
we're returning from work last Wednes-
day evening, with pitcbforks on their
shoulders, near Utica, New York, when
a thundergust came up. Two Of the
men instantly threw down their forks
but the otber-Peter Foltz--held on 10
bis, and was struck dead.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07

To The Editor Of the Sentinel:
SIR: If JOHN BREWER, Esq, will
consent TO be a candidate for the State Senate,
he will be warmly supported by the voters of
june 26--te BERRY'S DISTRICT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07

Foor RACE FOR $1,OOO.-There was
a foot race in Portland, Me-, on Friday,
between John Stetson, the well-known
pedestrian, and John Munday, Of St.
Johns, N. b., for purse Of 81, 0OO.-
Stetson won handily. His adversary
gave out on the ninth mile and was car
ried to the judges tent completely ex-
hausted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07
To school Teachers.

NOR the convenience of all persons
Il holding drafts on me, as Treasurer
Of the School Fund, | have arranged to
have them paid by JoHE II HIGeNs, at
bis store in Rockville.
july 81 CHARLES NJ. PRICE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07

SUICIDE or SENATOR RUsK. Senator
Rusk, Of Texas, committed suicide at
his home in that State on the 39th ult.,
by shooting himself through the head
with rife. II is supposed that his
mind has been much disturbed by some
alleged connection of his brother-in-law
with forgeries on the Land Department.