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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
BY Hugh Bowling & Co.
AUCTE0NEElR!
REGULAR DAY G EVENING SALES.

REGULAR DAY & EVENING SALES.
FNHE subscribers, determined to de-
a vote their whole attention to the
Auction and Commission Business. respectfully
inform the public that they are prepared to re-
ceiveall goods consigned to their care for sale
at public auction; that no exertions 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 a strict cash business unless otherwise or
dered, those sending goods to their sale shall
be settled with Immediately when the goods
are delivered to the buyers. Goods sent to
them for evening sales can be settled for next
morning, if sold. 4 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 public's obedient servants,
HUGH BOWLING & co.
Auctioneers.
Day Sales-Monday, Wednesday and
Friday mornings at 10 O'Clock, and every
evening at o'clock, at the Store, No. 80, Var
mum Buildings Louisiana avenue, and al all
other times and places where their services are
required Sales ON the Market Square. oppo-
site the Bank Of Washington, attended as usual
on market days.
Cash advances on consiqnments
HUGH BOWLING & CO.
Auctioneers.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 26--l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
JOHN ALEXANDER.
No, 24O Pennsylva. Avenue, Washington, D C
PAPER HANGINGS,

I HAVE NOW IN STORE the most complete
Il assortment of PAPER HANGINCS ever
offered TO the public Of Washington and the
adjacent cities.
am now receiving from France, Decorative
Papers, of the most modern and rich designs,
IN panel gold, satin, velvet, and wood imiia,
tons, with Borders 10 correspond. Also.
Chamber and other papers in every variety Of
style and pattern.
! would also call your attention to the fact
That, IN addition TO the great variety of Paper
hanglngs, ! keep constantly on hand The larg-
est and handsomest assortment of WINDOW
SHADES, GILT CORNICES. pICTrRE
CORD and TASSELS, of any houge in the CITY
by unremitting attention and prompt execu-
ton Of all orders, ! hope TO merit and obtain
n liberal share Of patronage.
Taper put up in the best manner, and in all
cases warranted. apr left
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW
AGRICULTURAL g. MACHINE
wv IA lM 7G}](J83R,

Wy GSHS lgJJEItOW@agJo
A GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, MA
"A CIllNERY, Field and Garden Seeds, Fet-
tilizers, &c. The undersigned is now prepared
to furnish the above mentioned and all articles
pertaining to the agricultural business, at the
lowest market rates. Having just returned
from tour through the Northern and New
England States, where he has visited large
number of the principal Agricultural Manuiac-
turing Establishments, from which he has ta--
ken great pains in selecting choice assort-
ment OF Implements and Machinery Of all de-
scriptions. lie has also made arrangements to
be at all times in receipt Of any important i'm
provementS that may take place in the agricul-
tural line Another very important feature in
this new establishment is, that the proprietor is
a practical agricultural machuist, with an ex-
perience Of twelve years He has thereby ac-
quired thorough knowledge of this business
in all lis various branches. He therefore feels
justified in saying that he can obtain and fur
nish all articles in his line ON as reasonable
terms as any house in this country.
HsS- Machinery of all descriptions repaired
at the shortest notice and on the most reason
able terms.
With the above experience and facilities for
conducting this business (which is all import
ant, he respectfully solicits the patronage %
the farming community and pablic generally
1t shall always be his object 70 please.
Yours, veay respectfully,
J. F. Bt.fts1 HOLn,E..azs
55S IT,, ST., sir doors south Of Pa IL
Washington City, D. O. Ioet is.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
COUNTY ADVERTISEMENTS
GETTING our GRAIN.
AGENCYFOR WHEELER, MEL lex cos
IMPROVED COMBINED
TNRESKER AND vsIlNOWER.

/ VIE most convenient, portable, easily work
a ed. and perfectly operating machine for
threshing, separating and winnowing wheat,
rye and oats, now in use. Though compare
lively but little known here there arc about
400 OF them in use in other grain growing
districts, all giving entire satisfaction
IL is the machine (but much improyed) that
obtained the First Premium at the Montgom-
cry County Fair at the exhibition in l855, and
ELECTED universal appreciation; and wherever
exhibited at a working test in competition with
others has always taken the Preniam
The two-horsc machine cleans in the best
manner ready for market, with 3 or G hands,
from 80 to 200 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 'earranie9 to give entire sat
islaction, or may be returned at the expiration
OF reasonable time on trial.
refer to J. l.. Dufef who owns a two
horse machine James Perry Wade do C.
Sherwood, do; Charles Spates, do, one-horse
and others in the lower section Of our county
Price of improved one-Horse Thrcsher and
Winnower, including belts, wrenches, can, &C
complete 90
TWo-hOrse do........................ 2l5 90
TWo-horse power alone, with belt...... 100 00'
Two-horse Thresher and Scparator... l25 90
One-horsc power alone with belt. ... 90 90
Ef5- Freight from Albany added.
2ss5- Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Machines delivered at Georgetown. D. c. or
any point on the Railroad
JESSE T. HIGGINS,
Sole Agent for the County
Poolesville. Aug. :. 1857.
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PRTNIIN TTLLED gIOTVS ar

/ UST recciycd, By tbc SUBSCRIBER, On assort-
- ment Of Thos Criswel's Superior Full
Cloths, Striped Linseys, Flannes, Tweeds and
Cassimeres. Also, supply of his superior
three-ply Wooden Yarn, which he is selling Al
Factory prices. Persons wishing any of the
articles would DO well 10 purchase early as
there viii be no chance of gettinganother sun
ply the present season, should it be necessary.
WIN. BRApDOCK.
oct Quality Hill, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
REDUCTIONi!
Peruvian Guano Reduced in Price

Il VIE undersigned is happy to an
II nounce TO the Farmers Of this vi
cinity that the Government Agents hay
ing lowered their prices on this article
he will be able to afford ii at a much
lower rate. His supply will consist only
OF a strictly prime and genuine A No /
article, of direct importation, inspected
Farmers can rely upon the purity Of
the Peruvian Guano offered at my Im2lc-
mcnt Warehouse and Guano Dcpot
EDWARD i. SIMPSON.
National Agricultural and Seed Ware
house, 5l9 north 9Th street, Washing
ton, D. c. rG,b 1G
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01

precedented low price of $3G2l have shown
them to competent Judges who pronounce
them the best Boots for the price in the Unit
ed States.
also have splendid sewed GLITTER
root made of the very best French calf
skin patent leather, all Of the latest style, for
$3.75.
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, I will bet
Sl00 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, 1858-10-01

among which may be found GOOD assortment
Of CARPENTERS TOOLS anil BUJLD-
ING MATERIALS, such as Locks. in every
variety; narrow, broad and loose Joint Butts,
Parliament and Patent Blind Hinges, Hooks
and Hinges, Strap Hinges, Bolts, Screws,
Blads, Cut and Wrought Nails: in short all
that is wanted in our line Tor building.
In STOVES we have beautiful assortment
for cooking with wood or coal Parlor Stoves.
also for wood or coal Radiators, Air-Tights,
Salamandcrs Cylinder, Cannon, &c.
To our stock we are constantly adding, direct
from the manufactures, all the new and useful
improvements Of the times, and TO which We
invite the attention Of our friends and thu
public.
JOHNSON, GUY, & CO.,
North side Pennsylvania Avenue, between
10th and 18th streets, Washington, D. C.
mar Q-lv
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TO THE FAR Frs


A ND DEALERS IN FARMING NIPPLE
IA HEN7'S.-The undersigned beg leave
most respectfully to inform all who are deal
ing in or using the above articles, that we are
extensively engaged in the manufacture Of I'M
pcments forfarmers' use. Having fitted up an
extensive establishment we are prepared to ex-
ecute all orders with neatness and despatch
We name a few of the leading artices-yiz:
Horse Powers and Wheat Thrashers of the
most approved kinds; Wheat Fans; Wheat
Cradles; Ploughs, in great yariety-some new
and useful improved patterns, much sought for
| ~ thef&Fipl2rs who have used them Wewould
call special anention to our new No. ! and 2
Chesapeake Plough which combines economy
and strength, and in its favor we could pro-
duee some flattering certificates.
Cultiyators, different patterns; Harrows, Of
all kinds Corn-Shellers, for horse and hand
power; Wheat Drills, Shovels. Forks Spades
Trace Chains &c. Horse Collars and IIames,
Sausage Cutters and Suffers, Machine and
Plough Castings, by the quantity or single
piece.
lsis~ Field and GardenSeeds, warranted fresh
and good.
We are also Agents for McCormick's Reaper
and Moving Machine, and Montgomery S W heat
Can.
I'VE would invite all interested to give us
Sbeiore purchasing elsewhere.
COTTINGHAM II JOHNSON,
No. 100 Pratt ST. Wharf
Cor. Hollingsworth ST., Baltimore
feb 2-l2m
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REMOVAL AND ENLARGEMENT.
SAMUEL HUNT.
Manufa cturer of SADDLES, HAIR
NESS, TRUNKS, &C.

No. 202 Baltimore 81. betWeea 81. Pau
and Charles SIS, BALTIMORE.
l HAVE removed to the spacious Store No.
202 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, but n
short distance from my former place of bust
ness, where | am extensively engaged in the
manufacture of IRA YELLNG TRUNKS. Of
every description ola superior quality; TRA-
YELLING BA GS LADIES' nat BOX
rs, FALISES, Sc: SADDLES. BRIDLES
H1RNESS, Sc. Of every description, made of
the very best materials and in the most work
man-like styles.
Constantly on hand large stock Of Whips
Spurs, Drinking Flasks, Buckskin Gauntlets
and Chamois Skins, Buffalo Robes, Fly Nets
sc. &c. all ofwhich viii be sold.on the most ac-
cOmmodating terms.
HUNTS P1TENT LIFE PRESER y
ING HARNESS, kept constantly on hand
or made to order at short notice feb %
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c u a NJ Q

NTILLIAM w. DUNCAN, CON-
w MISSION MERCHANT, and
dealer in every description Of FERTILIZERS,
offers for sale:-
PERUVIAN GUANO, No. l. furnished
at Government prices the ton of 2240 lbs,
delivered either from ship, Warehouse at the
Point, or at my Warehouse up town, on terms
advantageous to consumers; also, MEXICAN
GUAN0S, White and Brown, A. A., selected
from Cargos rich in phosphates.
COLOMBIAN GUANO, the ''Ne Plus Ultra"
of Phospatic Guano.
ODE BURGS'' SUPER PHOSPHATE.
"RHODES' SUPER PHOSPHATE OF
LIME, from Formula Of State Chemist
Also, PLASTER, BONE DUST, and every
known Fertilizer, which can be had in lots to
suit, and at the Lowest Market Prices
gas~ VIII attend faithfully and punctually
to the SALE OF WHEAT, CORN and PRO
DUCE generally, and to the Purchase Of Goods
Of any kind, including Farm-Stores, Agricul-
tural Implements, Seeds, &C. Address
WIN. W. DUNCAN,
No. 90 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Nd.
gaS~ All orders left with VIM BRADDocK,
Rockville, Nd, will be punctually attended
10. feb 20--tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
PENNOCK'S
Wheat & GuanO Drill.

EARMERS Of Montgomery county will
IL please bear in mind that | continue The
agency for this well established, valuable and
economical implement.
AS now made, I 10artum Il as good in all re-
spects amt IN same points BETTER, than any,oth-
or, and at $50 to sos less price than Bickford
4 liuifman's.
Please order early, bymail or otherwise, and
they shall be promptly delivered at any point
on railroad the canal, or in the District Of
Columbia.
They arc made either with or without seed
sewers attached
The wheat crop in Medlev's District this
season is much the best in the county. Here
nearly or quite every farmer drills his wheat
and guano. ''Facts are stubborn things. -
"A word TO the wise is sufficient
JESSE T. HIGGINS,
Exclusive Agent fer Montgomery Co.,
and the adjoining territory.
SS- All parts Of the Drills for repairing
always on hand.
1'ss~ Agent for Montgomorys Rockaway
ran aug 27-St
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METROPOLITAN Hotel.

ID ETURNING thanks for past favors, the
Ia subscriber respectfully informs the pub
lie, that the above Hotel, SO long and favor.
ably knownas Holtzman's old stand, on Beall
street. between High and Congress, is now
open for the reception Of the travelling COM
munity. Persons visiting Georgetown may
rest assured of finding good and quiet enter
tainment, such as cannot fail to give satisfac-
ton to all who may favor me with call and
all its old friends and patrons may be assured
Of receiving at the hands ofW. C. HAZEL, who
will always be at his post, that attention and
kindness that will ever recommend him to the
public.
Transient Board SI.OO per day.
will also state that | have one of the best
Stables in the District of Columbia.
DrOrers will be accommodated on the most
reasonable terms.
Horses and Carriages always on hand to
convey persons to the Washington and Alex
andria Depots or any part of the city.
WIN. C. HAZEL
june LEY Georgetown D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW JEHELRY. WATCHES, SILVER
WARE, ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices.
M. W. GAIT g BROTHER,
No.s24 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Between 9th and 10th SITS.
WA,SHLNGTONCITY, d. c.,
R CALL attention to their
lazhjM stock of Ne HJEW'ELRY,
M,s| IL WITCHES, SIL YER WARE
+esASss,z1N &C., which they are selling at
extremely low rates. Ofextra fine
WATCHE S
they name those made by I. F. Cooper, D. r.
Adams & Sons, David Taylor, Dixon, and
Cragg, London. NJ /. Tobias 81 Co., r. d.
G. Beasley johnson, Blundell, and others.
Liverpool. Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen. Al
so, Vacheron g. Constantine's celebrated GE-
NEV1 WITCHES, which, from their style
and size, are peculiarly suited forladies.
ELEGANT JE VERY.
Diamond, Pearl Florentine Mosaic and Ca
meo Brooches, Earrings and Braceletsinsetsan and
single pieces Diamond Crosses Diamond,
PEARL Ruby and Emerald Rings, Gold Chains,
Lockets, Seals, Keys. Breastpins, Pencils, Gold
Thimbles, Wedding Rings, &c.
SILVER WARE.
Solid Silver Tea Sets Pitchers, Goblets,
Cups Napkin Rings, Table Desert and Tea
Spoons and Forks; Silver Desert Knives; Soup,
I'D Lodi Gnlt M,,g
tard and Egg Spoons; Pie, Cake, Fish. and
Butter Knives; Sugar Sifters; Ice and Salad
longs Preserve and Jelly Spoons, Tea Strain
ers, Nutmeg Graters, Pickle Forks, &c.
EXTRA PLAT D W RAND TABLE
CUTLERY.
Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Casters, Walters,
Pitchers, Goblets. Albata Forks, Spoons But
ter Coolers, &c. Also-Superior TABLE CUTIE
ny.
SPECTACLE,S C EYEGLASSES.
Gold, silver, fine steel Spcctacles and Eye
Glasses, of all focuses 9rs~ Particular at
ention paid to the selection of glasses, suited
to the eyes Of wearers.
MANUFACTURED TO ORDER.
Every description of Gold and Silver Ware.
Diamond aud other Precious Stones set in the
most elaborate styles.
WATCH REPAIRING AND ENGAV ING
Watches and Chronometers carefully repair
ed by skilful workmen. Engraving of every
description neatly executed, including arms,
crests, and initials on stone Particular at
tenton paid to WEDDING CARD ENGRAV-
ING and PRINTING.
5eat5~ All goods warranted at the lowest rates
and as represented.
NJ W. GAIT & BROTHER.
No. 324 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Between 9th and 10th SITS.
Washington, July. &c, 1856.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
HOuse-Furnishing Goods,

BUREAUS, SOFAS, BEDSTEADS,
TABLES CHAIRS, L0OKING-GLASSES
CHINA, GLASS & CROCKERY WARE.
Together with every article useful for house
keepers; all Of which they win guarantee to
sell cheaper than any other establishment in
the city Of Washington.
When you visit the city, we respectfully So
licit a call and a comparison of prices with
other dealers. BONTZ & CO0MBS,
No. 500 18th Street, few doors above
Dorsey's Hotel, Washington, D. G.
Jan l9-l2m
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!. !. !. !. ]. !. !.
e--A-a I HAVE made arrangements
E&E with one Of the best Boot-mak-
E4M ers in Philadelphia to be kept
VMF1 constantly supplied with the We
vAs1 ry best and most fashionable
H&A French Calf-skin sewed Doors.
an warranted French calf, or no
800 esseesszz sale, which | offer for the I'M
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01
10 the People OF MOntgOnle-
~ County.
GREAT BARGAINS!

IHE subscribers respectfully invite the at
A tention of housekeepers and others Of
Montgomery to their large complete and well
selected stock of-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-01

Solid Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Goblets
Cups, Napkin Rings, Table Desert and Tea
Spoons and Forks; Silver Desert Knives; Soup,
Cream and Gravy Ladies'; Sugar, Salt Mas
tard and Egg Spoons; Pie, Cake, Fish, and
Butter Knives; Sugar Sifters; Ice and Salad
Tongs; Preserve and Jelly Spoons, Tea Strain
ers. Nntmeg Orators. Pickle Forks. &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

filled to overlooking. Ills brain was on fire-tears
could not quench It.
"Take her home motherl- he cricd--"take her
home never fear but will bring you food Mary
shan't die I'll beg-beg," he addedi "snything to
save herl"
"Richard Richard do not leave me- shreked
the agonized parent "Let me not lose both my child
rem II YOU love your mother rcturn-ior PHYS sake
retuml"
The appeal came too late Her son, stung, mad
dened beyond endurance by the sucrrgs Of those 50
dear to him. had broken from her feeble grasp, darted
down the thoroughiire, and was already NUhd tue
reach OF her voice
Rachel chung to the ratings of the churchyard for
support till second moan, still fainter than the first,
sent pang through her maternal breast
"Shc must not die in the street " murmurcd Rachel
"Home-homci II have strength to reach it
"0h, Cod" she cried with sudden burst OF an
guah, "protect my boy! Shield him from crimei
guard him against vices aud the hideous shares which
in thousand forms assa unfriendcd youth; ortnke
him. she added solemnly, take him in Thy mercy
1t was Christians prayer wrung from mother
heart, uttered in faith in agony, and tcars and an
gels bore 1t to the mcrcv-seat on high.
Casping her pershing child yet closer to her aching
bosom, the runkard's wife FASTENED to her home.
As Richard Hoffman rushed along the street. scarce
knowing whether he went, and only intent on the one
idea of getting by SOME means, food for his furnished
mother and sister, he hailed by Jack Manders an
impsh acquaintance who lived near Richard home,
and TO whom he told the desperate state III which lie
had left those dear to him. Jack listened with much
interest and at proposed to Richard to help hun
to pick the pocket of an old gentleman who was star
ing into window the opposite side Of the street
Richard refused with horror, although Jack urged the
necessity of at once getting something to the life
Of his mother und little Mary. Jack then undertook
the business alone and ust he had relieved the old
gentleman Ofhs pocket book, policeman sprang from
doorway to arrest him; but Jack made good his os-
cape Not so Richard who was at once seized by the
policeman accomplish Of the escaped pickpochct
Il am no thief SIR cried Richard breaking from.
the strong grasp that held him, and throwing himself
at the feet Of the old gentleman who had Just to
the spot, "though poverty and huger tempted me to
become one. Ny mother and sister are starving"
The future history and trials Of this poor boy will
be given in the New York Ledger of January 1s which
is for sale at all the bookstores and offices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16
81 CANAL RAILROAD. wINrEI
Doc. 8, 1851.

~
tE.issii:ssssis9 ARRANGEMENT - Commencing Tuesday
-A-DG December 18th, 1857. Trains will daily,
Sunday exceptcd) rs follows
LEAVE NEW HAVEN AT
$50 A. NJ, freight train with passenger attached for
Northampton, connecting Westheh with Western
Railroad, for Albany, Troy and intermediate stations
IL 20 A. NJ arrival Of $50 A. NJ Express train from
New York, connecting Northampton, with On Conn
River r., for Greenfield, Brateboro Bellows Falls
termcdiate stations.
ASP NJ for Plainyle and intermediate stations. in con-
nection with l2i5 r. VI. traiu nun New rork.
LEAVE NORTHAMPTON AT
is NJ, connecting at New Haven with l. 20 p NJ train
for New York.
20 for Westhed in Connection with train on Conn
River r. Il. from the North Connecting at weshed with
train Western r. r. for Pttsfe Albany Troy and inter.
mediate stations.
LEAVE wESTFIELD AT
90 A. for New Haven, connecting Mt PlainvlIe with
train Hartford Providence and fsk Railroad for Hart
ford Providence and intermediate stations At New Haven
with IS A. train for New York
LEAVE PLAISyILLE AT
IL 80 NJ for New Haven, connecting at New Haven
with l 80 p NJ Express Train for New York
COLLINsvILLE BRANCH TRAIN.
Leave Colnsvile at 715 A. NJ. Returning leave Plain
Vile at $40 p NJ.
FREIGHT NOTICE
Freight forwarded with dispatch from Northampton to New
York. and New York to Northampton through without
Of
Daily lines Of Stages from Northampton to Amherst
Wiiamsburgh Haydenylle, Florence and IIadley From
Collnsye New Hartford and winsted From Cheshire
Waterbury. =. DENNIS, General Agent
New Haven, Dec. 18th, 1857. S?