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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

DEPARTURE OF THE PARAGUAY ExpE-
DITIoN.-About noon, on Saturday last,
the United States frigate Sabine got I'M
der weigh and sailed from New York
upon the expedition to Paraguay. The
Sabine takes out the special Minister Of
the United States, Judge Bowlin, and
his suite, and also the naval and military
commander of the expedition, Commo-
doro Shubrick. Her complement Of
men, including marines, is about five or
six hundred. She is to proceed no fur
ther than Buenos Ayres, whore the Min
lister and his suite will be received en-
board the L. S. war steamer Fulton.
which will proceed Immediately up the
river towards Asuncion, the capital of
Paraguay. 1t is supposed by the min
lister that upon his arrival in the Fulton
at the mouth Of the river-near which
is the Paraguayan fort of the Trias Bor-
cas-he will have some diplomatic COM
munication with the authorities of Para
quay. There he will declare in general
terms, the objects Of this special mission.
1t will remain with the Paraguayan gov
ernment then to determine whether they
will permit the Fulton to proceed, and in
fact whether they will receive our Min
lister Under a decree Of the Govern
mont no ship of war is to ascend the
river without permission. SO there is n
chance for crisis at once in Judge j. Is
mission. The river Paraguay is navi-
gable up to Asuncion by vessels drawing
not more than thirteen feet water. The
Fulton draws but eleven feet. We learn
that Com. Shubrck can, in case of hos
tilities, land over two thousand men,
The Sabine will remain at Buenos Ayres
but can furnish about three or four hun
dred men for military operations.
Judge Bowlin will deport himself in
his mission with the greatest degree of
civlity towards the Government Of Par
aguay, and will endeavor to bring about
an adjustment of present difficulties, and
the establishment Of mutually beneficial
relations for the future between Para
quay and the United States.
CoSuNDRUM Why is the Republican
party in New York Ike the comet?
Ans Because il moves in very &C.
centric orbit, and viii disappear in No
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FALL & WINTER Goods.
JOHN IN. SNEOOT,

No. 10 Bridge Street, GEORGETOWN, D. C.
III AS received from New York and Philadcl-
Il Il phia n large and well selected assort-
ment Of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which
will be sold to CASH CUSTOMERS at very
low prices. Having made his purchases for
CASH, he is prepared to offer TO his Nlontgo-
merry customers rs good bargains Us can be
found south Of New York.
In LADIES' DRESS GOODS, he can
show great vnriety at very low prices, viz;
Rich founced and Bayadere Silk Robes;
Rich Bayadere Brocade and Plaid Silks; 4
Best makes black Silks, from IS cts to ~ rs
per yard;
Rich all wool Mouslin Robes AQulle;
Rich printed De LANES, all wool;
100 pieces Rich Style English and American
printed and hayadcrc De Laines, from l6 to25c
Robes aquille, DE LANES;
Bayadere Yalencias and Poll de Chores in
great variety, from % cts to 81;
Best Lupin's French Mcrinos and plain coils
De LANES, at low prices;
Black Mousline, Merinos, Alpaccas and Bonn
ha2ines;
Grapes, black and white ENGLISH calieos
Mourning silk Grape Collars and every des-
cripton Of Noarn!ag Gooast
500 pieces best English and Morrimac prints
beautiful styles ut l2l Gets;
STA IVLS--Double Brocha, Stelas, in black,
blue, green, crimson, brown and drab grounds
Some Of the lot circular eofneh all very cheap
CL0Ah'S and TALH1S@. 4eg stgies;
Rich B0HRct and Sash Ribbons, OF all
kinds, cheap;
DRESS TRTH4HNGS, Frnges and But
tons of new styles;
Kid Gloves for ladies' and gentlemen, Ba-
jous & Alexander's, very best, AL colors
SILK, Wooden and Cotton HOSIER y of all
kinds. With n large assortment of every de-
scription Of DRY GOODS, and full stock
Of Domestic Goods for Servants, all OF which
customers may depend ON getting CHEAP
FOR CASH.
oct JOHN H. SMOOT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
EREa1&HrS
pITOSpHO-PER CITANO.

1--WE subscribcr having been appointed soie
Il Agent for Washington city for the sale Of
The above eucocsafh eompetitor Of Peruvian
Guano, offers, a. Baltimore ;aloa, freight add
ed, n beautiful lot for the inspection Of the
Farmers Of Montgomery.
no" Call A. the Central Agency Guano De.
pot for any Fertilizer sou want, ~ rifE RIGHT
rurK8.
Sign OF the Golden Eagle, SO north 7th s..
Wellington city, y g.
rep 3-Gt EDWARD y. SIMPSON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
For SALE.

A LIKELY Young NEGRO MAN,
N about twenty-threc years Of age,
who has been accustomed TO work on
farm, and Is in every respect very val
liable servant For particulars inquire ot
Tms OfficG oct lj-fV
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
FRosT IN SoUTH CARoLISA.- The
Charleston Courier of Saturday gays.

NV"A ~ '1VIAh NhhVhiNA' Inv
Charleston Courier Of Saturday says:
We have heard from reliable sources
that there was "a heavy white FROST at
Mount Holly distant about nineteen miles
from the city, yesterday morning, and
on the Northern railroad the deposit of
frost was traced at least within dist
ance Of fifteen miles from the city. Frost
was also closely marked at Summerville,
and at different points on the South Car
Dina railroad, down to place within
seven miles Of the city
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

MISSISSIPPI ELECTION in the fifth Con
gressional district of Mississippi, Hon.
John j. McRae, democrat, was elected
to Congress without opposition, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of Gen.
Quitman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
PUBLIC SALE.

PUBLIC SALE.
ENHE subscriber will offer at public
Il sale, in the town of gainesville,
On Saturday, 3OGl instant,
at the hour of o'clock, P NJ, at the
Store Of Leonard Hays, his
. "a House and Lot, at the
..M,A Brick Mill, about 2 miles from
'--aA- GAINESVILLE. The House is a
double one with 2 fire places, and some
Outhouses; with thrifty young OR
CHARD of Choice Fruit, with One half
ACRE OF LAND, more or less.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-tbird on
the day of sale, ono-third at the cxpira-
ton of six months, one-third at the ex-
piration of II months; and when the
last payment is made, a good and suili-
Gent deed will be given.
Any information about said property
will be given by calling on the subscri-
Der, in Barnesville.
RICHARD p. HAYS, Agent
oct ltd for GEoRGB RIoGs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

DEATH OF A NOTED CoLERED MAN
Frederick Jacques, a colored man, aged
about rs years, died at Reading, Pa,
last week. The deceased, it is stated,
was slave in Maryland until about his
10th year, having belonged to the celc-
brated VIM. Pinckney, whom he accom-
panied on his mission to St. Petersburg
at tho close of the war of1S12. He was
also with him while minister at Naples.
Mr. Pinckney died in 1922, and for the
faithful services of his servant, manumit-
ted Fred, and bequeathed him funds to
purchase home in Pennsylvania. He
lived several years in Harrisburg, and
subsequently removed to Reading.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

THE CoTToN WANTS OF CmNA.-The
London Economist estimates that with
free commercial intercourse under the
late treaty with China, the four hundred
millions of Chinese alone, will require
the whole cotton crop of the United
States to supply their wants. To say
the least, the opening of this new mar
ket will add greatly to the cotton power,
add materially to the value of the cotton
lands of the South and to the the pro-
ductive labor required to raise it.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

YEAST on A "BusT. AT Detroit, the
other day, as a man employed in the Of
flee of the American Express Company,
was sweeping out, a key of yeast, in
tended for Dutch brewer, went off with
an explosion that startled sloepers in the
Michigan Exchange, and nearly drove
the sweeper out of his senses. The keg
stood upon end near front window, and
when it burst the bottom few out, and
away sped the key up to the ceiling like
a rocket. Striking against beam it
tore off a strip of plastering, and then
divergod in the direction of the terrified
sweeper, who beat hasty retreat. 1t
ended its fight by bringing up against
the opposite wall, and was then secured
without doing further damage,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

DEEP SNow.-On Thursday night last,
says the Cincinnati Enquirer, there was
a heavy fall Of snow in Richland and ad
joining towns in Ashtabula county, Ohio.
A gentleman who resides in Richmond
informs us that the snow was nine inches
deep early on Friday morning. lie says
that the storm on the night previous was
very severe, and snow seemed to fall in
CHUNKS
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
Notice.
sssEARES'

SUPER-PHOSPIIATE OF LIME.
TIVE undersigned, Agent Of this VALUd-
Il mn FERTILIZER ron THE ms
TRICT, would call the attention Of the Far
mcrs Of Montgomery county TO it, value for
Fail seeding. full supply on hand nj Bal
timore prices, freight added
&o~EYERY FERTILIZER THE FARMER
WANTS, can DC had ri the Central Agency
Depot Of EDWARD +. SIMPSON,
$40 7th Street, lron-Front Warehouse,
sop 3-6t Washington CITY, d. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

INDIANA ELEcrIoS. The Democratic
State ticket is elected by $500 majority.
The Congressional delegation stands three
Democrats, one Anti-Lecompton Demo-
crat, and seven Republicans. The State
Senate will stand % Republicans, %
Democrats, and 3 anti-Locompton Demo-
Gratis; the House, So Republicans as
Democrats, and 3 anti-Lecompton Dem
ocrats
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

Etg" A duel was recently fought near
Memphis between Mr.. Waters, of Virgin
ia, and Dr. j. Il. Maggie, formerly of Ian
caster, (Pa.) They met on an island,
and, without any witnesses but their Sc
conds, fought one of the bloodicst duels on
record. They fired two rounds with Der
ringer pistols, both being wounded at
each fire. They then, by agreement,
resorted to revolyers and continued the
fight. Mr. Waters was riddled at every
shot, and died the same night. DIR. Ma
gle received wounds that will probably
terminate fatally.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

ES' The London Times says that all
appearances indicate that the present At
laulic rahie must D., given ur
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

EI~The St. Louis Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, South on the
18th inst. abolished, by large majority,
the rule heretofore prohibiting the min
listers of that church from buying and
selling slaves.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

A HARD HT.-The heaviest blow The
militia system in Virginia has yet re-
ceived is recorded by country paper,
which states that traveller going thro'
the town mistook the militia, drawn up
in line, for the chain gang
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

CoYuNDRuM Why is the Republican
party in New York like the comet?
Ans. Because it moves in a very &C.
centric orbit, and viii disappear in No
yombcr --Romo ScHtiHd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22


NEBRAsKA-The Nebraska City News
of October I'd brings the message of
Governor Richardson to the Legislative
Assembly of the Territory He i'm
presses upon the members the necessity
of promptly enacting the laws necessary
for the protection of persons and proper
ty, and the rights of citizens generally,
the justices of peace in the Territory
having refused to investigate charges of
crime until they are authorized so to do
by statute. He condemns the present
banking system of the Territory, and has
instructed the district attorneys to pros
ecute all banks that have failed to re-
deem their notes when presented, with a
view to the forfeiture of their charters.
He speaks highly of the general prospe-
rity of the Territory, especially of its
abundant supply of coal, and recommends
that Congress be memorialized for an APP
preparation for geological survey; and,
after allusion to some purely local mat
tiers, expresses the hope that patriotism
will rule over their councils.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

Ordcred By he Post Office Department 10 be pub
Hsded in he paper haring the LAR GEST
CIR CL'LA TTONiH The eoahty.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22

E1-Tho remaining Indians in Flori-
da, it appears have determined to become
citizens. Fifteen Of them visited Miami,
Fla, on the 1st inst and announced their
intention to settle live in peace, and be
governed and protected by the laws
They are engaged in clearing land near
that town for agricultural purposes. =
Three of them could read and WRITE
A VALUABLE MARE.-The celebrated
racer, Fashion, was exhibited at the
Ohio State Fair last week. She had with
her a blooded colt. She is now over 81
years old, and has won for her owners,
at different times, $64, 900.
Az OLD CoUPLE.-Death has at last
divided the oldes. pair in the United
States. Mrs. Ludwick Snyder died few
days since in Clarified county, Pa, at
the age of 1903. Her husband, who is
112 years old survives her
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
ANOTHER EXCITEMENT IN KENT Co.

ANOTHER EXCITEMENT IN KENT Co.
James l.. Bowers, who, some months
ago, subjected himself to the indignation
of the citizens of Kent county, Nd, for
his alleged tampering with their slaves,
and who was compelled to hastily leave
the county, returned few days ago. to
the residence of his sister, six or eight
miles from Chestertown. His return
was the signal for a renewed outburst of
Indignation, and early on Monday morn
ing about one hundred persons, said to
be composed of the most respectable cit
liens, from various sections of the coun-
ty, assembled at the house where Bowers
had taken up his quarters, apparently
determined to infict summary punish
ment. AT this moment, however, the
Hon. James B. Ricaud arrived, and
through his efforts the assemblage con-
scented that he and selected guard should
take Bowers in carriage beyond the
limits of the State. This was done quiz
city but resolutely, and Bowers landed
at Middletown, Del. with orders not to
return to the county again. After this
the assemblage dispersed, most of them
returning to Chestertown to attend court
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-10-22
LIST OLE LETTERS

. EMAINING in the Post Office at Rockville
III for the quarter ending September Both
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-11
The Presbyterian Law of Divorce.

The New School Presbyterian General As
sembly, now in session at Chicago, has inst
decided an important divorce case, in the
consideration OF which il was engaged several
days. The facts are, briefly. that the Rev. J.
III. Shields, of Iowa, married a lady who had
been divorced from her husband on account
of drunkenness and harsh treatment-For this
Mr.. 5. was tried by his Presbytery, on the
charge of adultery, the ground of The charge
being that she Was not divorc d from her
husband for the only cause allowed by the
bible, viz:-adultery. BY vote of i've to
four he was convicted by his Preebytery.
deposed from his ministry and excommunica-
til FIR, m The church. The syaod OF Iowa, by
two-thlrds vote, reversed tails sentence, and
restored him To his former standing in the
church. The case, on the complaint Of the
Presbytery, was then brought up before the
Assembly at Chicago, and after a thorough
investigation, and patient hearing OF all
the argument offered, pro aud con the ques-
ton was put to vote Friday evening. The
roll being called on the question, ..Shall we
sustain the complaint Of the Presbytery," the
vote stood-ayes LOG, nays 81.
Rev. Mr.. Shields and his wife are by this
vote declared guilty of adultery la the Pres
byteTian Church point Of view. Legally IL
does not affect their standing Ia the least;
they are still, by the laws OF Iowa, man
aud wife, aud there Is no doubt but that she
was regularly divorced and for what Is gener-
ally aeknow lodged as sufficient grounds. It
simply shows that the Presbyterian Church
claims that divorces cannot be granted un-
less adultery be clearly shown, and that any
one marrying person divorced for any Other
cause, Is himself guilty OF adultery in = moral
view of the Case.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-11
The Effect of Style.

The great text now before the public is
vanity, that parent % ii multitude of miser-
les and here is short sermon on il.
On the last sunshiny day, passing in the vi
cnity of "A newly-erected building we saw a
little beggar girl sitting on u pile of sand
An old scrap of sun-bonnet partly shaded
her handsome features, and her round should
crs revealed themselves through rag of a
frock, the material of which had been
bright gingham but its glory had long pass
ed away. She wore no stockings, and the
bottom of her dress, which, through the com
bined influence of time and picking up chips
had become fringed, hardly reached TO her
knees. Her basket of chips lay on the dirt,
by her side, while, with a flushed face aud ex-
cited effort, she was endeavoring TO insert part
of an old barrel hoop in the hem OF her little
pettcoat She worked ana toiled tAe hem
was uery ragged. aud the hoop very wide, and
all full of splinter. At last she succeeded in
getting SO much OF il in as TO produce the me
c, ssary bulge and, taking her basket, she
walked of, swaying her newly-expanded dress
from side To side, with ut least three feet OF
hoop trailing behind A. she swung away
there was such an expression of sincere graft
leation on her face, that, In spite Of her ride
ulous appearance, we could not help sympa-
thizing with her; and we knew that she was
quite as well satisfied most woman are in
wearing mouse-col0rcd moire antique, with
poiGt lace fiounces, over a patent adjustable
hustle expansion skirt'.-the fashionable an-
cuisines We thought that the little beggar
girl was not the only Que that felt her design
apparent aud made vanity virtue aud senti-
mcnt.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-11

manner, took d fesolute stand and refused to
allow the cannon to go any further.
The result was, that all returned to Lafay-
efte square and dfshanded, in the deepest
disgust. The Third district company march
ed home with their guns, and made no secret
of their feelings as they passed along. In
short time, Lafayette square was compare
lively desezSed-none remaining except the
idiers, VINO were 10th to leave the scene of so
much excitement
The Vigilsats, meantime, preserved an
unchanged appearance within their fortiica-
tons and at their corner out-post-their men
at the latter points having no trouble in
keeping the augmenting crowds from jam
ming the streets to an impossible extent.
Last night, there were strong symptoms
that the friends of law and order had not
given up the ship. At night, an armd
crowd locked up Lafayette square, and sta
toned themselves in front of the City Hall
with musket. cannon charged with grape, to
defend that building from the seizure which
| it was deemed certain the Vigilants would
| make, if they should find it unprotected.
| 1t was rumorcd that the Vigilants intended
to send out squads after certain men who
had been prominent in the proceedings at
Lafayette square; but up to this writing we
have not heard of any of them leaving their
headquarters.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-11
lCONCIUDED TOMORROW
ST. LOUIS. June Z


The democratic convention to-day nomi-
mated J. X. Barrett to represent this district
in Congress. Judge Gamble declined the
nomination of the American convention for
the State Senate. Another convention is
called for the l4th.
A Lawrence dispatch of the 9Th says that
the details of the atiray at Lawrence between
Lane and Jenkins have been received. Both
Lane and jenkins were living on claim
which was in contest. The former had in
closed an acre of land on which was a well
used by both parties in common. Lane re-
Gently locked the well, fenced up the entrance
to il, and forbade Jenkins access. jenkins
declared that he would have water at all haZ-
ards. Lane threatened TO shoot him if he
made n forcible entry on his premises. On
Thursday afternoon, Jenkins. accompanied
by four friends, well armed, cut down Lanes
fence and proceeded toward the we'll, when
Lane warned them not to advance or he would
shoot Diregarding the threat, jenkins
party advanced, when Lane fired, killing Jen-
kins instantly. One of Jenkins party shot
Lane in the leg, inflicting wound which con-
fines him to his bed Lane was arrested and
was to undergo an examination to-day. Much
excitement existed. Jenkins was held in high
estimation. His death is deeply dcplored. A
man named VIM. Wells is in custody at Law
renee charged with participating in the out
rage in Linn county.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-11
woman CnnKeep Secret

1t has been demonstrated in Schuyler
county, Illinois, where all elderly couple in
the vicinity of Nashville had a beautiful
daughter-an only child-upon whom they
lavished all their affections. Two years ago
young man applied to them for work, aud
they employed hm.-His amiable qualities
and Industry soon won their confidence. He
had been i'll their employ six months, when
the farmer having business at Beardstown.
sent the young man there to attend to il. and
as the daughter had some purchases to make,
she was allowed to 90 With him. At night
they returned. Affairs went on for eighteen
months. the only change being the pleasure
with which the old people discovered that the
young folks were daily becoming attached TO
each other, and they looked forward to their
marriage as result most gratifying. Being
considered as "lovers," the young people
were allowed to ''sit up'' together after the
old folks had retired; but one night, two
weeks ago, the old gentleman feeling unwelI.
rose up, and not finding his daughter in her
own bed, where she ought to have been.
looked elsewhere, and found her where ne
thought she ought not to have been. Much
noise and confusion ensued. Next day the
farmer posted full speed TO Beardstown, had
AN interview with the keeper of the county
records, and discovered that the aforesaid
young man and woman had been legally
Joined in marriage for eighteen months, aud
she had never told any person of the fact?