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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
LErrra rnoM A CosDrMsrD CoSsr

LErTER FROM A Condemned CoNspI-
RArcR. The Iowa papers give publicity
to an extract of letter from Edwin Cop
pie, one of the censpirntors now under
sentence of death at Cbarlestown, in
Which, like other of his companions in
gait gait he eonffcsses his folly aui says nc
was deceived. The letter is addressed
to his mother and father, and proceeds
US follows:
II is with much sorrow that I now
address you, and under very different
circumstances than ever expected to be
placed but have seen my folly too late,
aud must new suffer the consequences,
which suppose will be death, but which
| shall try and bear as every man should.
1t would be source Of much comfort to
me to have died at home. 1t had always
been my desire that, when ] came to die,
my last breath should be amongst my
friends; that in my last moments they
could be near me to console; but alas
such is not my fate. l am condemned,
and must die dishonorable death among
my enemies and hundreds of miles from
home.
+" hope you will not reflect on me for
what has been done, for am not at fault;
at least my conscience tells me SO, and
there are others that feel as | do. We
were led into it by those who ought to
have known better, but WHO did not an.
ticipate any danger. After stepping at
Harper's Ferry we we're surrounded and
compelled to fight to save our own lives,
for we saw our friends falling on all
sides, our leader would not surrender,
and there seemed to be no other resort
than to fight. | am happy to say that
no one fell by my hand, and am sorry to
say that l was induced to raise a gun. |
was not looking for such thing. I am
sorry, very sorry that such has been the
case. Never Gid | suppose that my hand
would be guilty of raising a weapon
against my fellow-man. After our cap
ture, which was on the morning of the
18th, we were kept there until the
evening of the 10Th, when we were re-
moved to this place, where we have been
ever since. We are well cared for; the
jailor seems to do all he can to make us
comfortable"
John L. Cook, another Of the con-
demned, in letter to his mother-in-la
at Williamsburg, N. Y, referring to the
Harper's Ferry invasion, says;
=" 1t had been represented to me and
my comrades that when once the banner
of freedom should be raised, they would
flock to it by thousands; and that thei
echcing shout of freedom would be born,
by the breeze to eur most southern shor,
TO tel of freedom there. | gave hear
and hand to a work which [ deemed ;
noble and holy cause. The result has
proved that we were deceived; that TIL
masses of the slaves did not wish &c;
freedom. There was no rallyiag JeneatJ
or banner. We were left to meet tn
conflict all alone, to dare, and do, an,
die. Twelve ofmy companions are sleep
ing now with the dump mould orer them
and fire are inmates Of these prison rails
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16

DECEASED Mr.. J. j. Maupiu. re-
Gently Of Cumberland, Md. died last
week from the injuries received by the
accidental discharge Of his brothers gun.
while they we're cunning together near
iooreteld Va, recently
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16

AN HISTORICAL RETROSPECT. Organ
izatioa Of Congress Within the last
twenty years there have been three in
stances of long delay in the organiza-
ton of the House Of Representatives at
Washington. The Cincinnati Inquirer
recalls the facts in the following sketch /:
In 1889 and 40, toward the close of
Mr.. Van Buren's administration, the
House. which met early in December,
did not succeed in choosing Speaker I'M
til about the first of January The choice
then fell upon Il. NJ. I. Hunter, now a
United States Senator from Virginia, but
then serving in the House of Represen-
tatives. 1t was his FIRST session, and he
was entirely unknown to the country
He was Southern State-rights wing.
and was elected by the wings and the
democratic friends of Mr.. Calhoun. Be-
fore the session was over Mr.. Hunter
joined the democratic party, and sup
ported Mr.. Van Buren, for President in
the memorable g hard-cider' contest of
1S40
Again. in 1919 and 80, there was a
long delay in the organization. The
candidates for Speaker were r. G. VIM
tbrop, wing, of Massachusetts, and
Howell Cobb, DEM, Of Georgia, now
Secretary Of the Treasury. After bal
loting for three weeks it was found i'm
possible to elect by a majority, so rule
was adopted declaring that the person
who had the highest number of votes
should be elected, whether it was ma
jority of the whole number ofvotes cast
or not. Under this rule Mr.. Cobb,
democrat. of Georgia. was elected. But
the most remarkable instance of delay was
in 1855 and 1856. The House of Rep
rcsentatives which convened in Deem
Der, 1855, did not succeed in electing a
Speaker until February, 1856, period
OF eleven or twelve weeks. Mr. Banks,
republican, of Massachusetts, was then
elected under the plurality, similar to
that adopted in 1850. He received one
hundred and three votes to ono hundred
cast for VIM. Aiken, democrat, ofSouth
Carolina With these exceptions, we
believe, there is no instance in our con-
gressiOnal history where the house failed
10 organize the first week Of the session.
The Speaker is very important po-
litical officer, and is worth contending
for. He has the appointment Of all the
committees Of the House, and. under the
rules Of Parliamentary law in regard to
the despatch Of business, can, by his de-
cisions, have most potent influence in
determining tho character Of the legisla-
ton Of the country.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
TIL Ose w no Clio t h G
SERVANTS WE'LL,

A RE INVITED to inspect our usual vast
"A Stock Of Goods for that purpose, all Of
which was manufactured TO orders or selected
from the best sources known TO the trade.
The great quantity Of Goods for Servants
Wear annually passing through our hands en-
ables us to offer at all seasons special induce
ments alike in quality. styles, and prices.
An examination of stock, styles, and quail
ties invited; it implies no obligation to pur-
chase.
figures.
gss- CARPETS, CURTAINS, &c. in the
Upper Rooms.
PERRY & BROTHER
Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street,
"Perry Builaing,n
dec 2 Washington city, d. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
NOsice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given thai the subscriber
~ has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Montgomery county letters of administration
on the Personal Estate Of WILLIAM BRAD
DOCK, late ofsaid county, deceased. Allper-
sons having claims against said deceased, are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before
the 18th day ofNovember, 1860, otherwise they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit ofsaid
estate. Persons indebted to said estate, are
requested to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this 9Th day Of November, 1859.
ROBERTA Y. BRADDOCk.
nov 1T Administrative
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
Premium Pulled Cloths.

lust received, by the subscriber, an ascort-
y ment Of Thos. Criswel's Superior Full
Cloths, Striped Linseys, Flannels, Tweeds and
Cassimeres. Also, a supply of his superior
thiee-ply Wooden Yarn, which he is selling at
Factory prices. Persons wishing any Of the
articles would do well TO purchase early as
there win be no chance OF gettinganother sup
ply the present season should il be necessary
WIN BRAnDOCK.
oct 2 Quality HIN, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
Notice 10 Creditors.

NJ Office is hereby given that the subscrib-
~ ers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters of admin
istration on the personal estate of LAWRENCE
ALLNUTT, late OF said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said deceased,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or
before the 18th Of November, 1860 otherwise
they may, by law, be excluded from all benefit
Of said estate. All persons indebted to said
estate, are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day Of
November, 1859.
ELEANOR ALLNUTT,
NATHAN w. ALLNUTT,
nov l9-4t Administrators
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
NEGROES WANTED.

VIE subscriber wishes to purchase any num-
Il Der Of likely young NEGROES Of both
sexes, for the Southern market, for which he
willpay the highest prices. Having purchased
the establishment in Alexandria, Va, recently
owned by Mr.. George kephart, he is prepared
to receive negroes in care at the usual price Of
board. Ownels Of slaves will find it 10 their
interest 10 consult him beiore.disposing of their
negroes. CHARLES NJ. PRICE.
Rockville. Nd. Sept. l6. 1859.
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al Acres OF land.

more or less, it being the land conveyed to
the said Lewis G. Myerly, by deed, dated 10th
Of August 1854, and recorded in Liber ]. G.
H., No. 8, folio 400, one Of the land records
for Montgomery county, as by reference there
to will more fully appear.
Seized and taken as the property of the said
Lewis G. Myerly, at the suit OF John Brewer,
and viii be sold to satisfy the same.
nov 25-td JOHN L. BENSON. Shift
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n Y WIT tHC TIL uW VI DN
cemher next.

Bet,eeen The hours Of 2 and o'clock p. NJ
at Coming's Hotel, in Clarksburg, for cash, all
the right, title, claim and interest, both ut law
and in equity, of Lewis c. Myerly, of, in and
to the following pieces, parcels or tracts of
Land--to wit: All that Tract Of Land, called
'.OLD AND New ToMAHAwK, - Rhtaininp---
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
ROBERT G. JOHNSON,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer

No so High Street. Georgetown, D. @.
ri TIE subscriber desires to
AAsembrace this opportunity to re-
turn his sincere thanks to the cit
-. liens Of Rockville and the peo-
Pile of the surrounding country, for the very
liberal support extended to him heretofore, and
to call their attention to his present large stock
of BOOTS AND SHOES. of every quality and
description, which he will sell as low as any
other person who follows his business for the
support Of himself and family, and paying all
honest debts.
lie respectfully asks a call from all who may
be in want of any goods in his line.
Ma ALL REPAIRING done at short
notice AMI at fair prices.
oct l4--4t ROBERT G.. JOHNSON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
LOUIS F. PERRY. THO. L. pAREALI
New Carpet Rooms.

TNHE CITIZENS of Montgomery county are
Il respectfully informed that our large and
handsome show rooms are now completely filled
with everything that is New, Stylish, or De-
sirable, in our line and we have made such
arrangements with the Northern Manufacturers
and Importers as will enable as to keep our
rooms at all times well filled
NO W IN STORE
MAGNIFICENT MEDALLIONS,
BEAUTIFUL VELVETS & BRUSSELS,
CHOICE TllREE-PLlS 4 INGRAINS,
All in both neat and elaborate patterns.
For Windo,c Ftveiiure-
LACES & EMBROID'D MUSLINS,
DAMASkS,
SATINLAINES,
BR0CATELLES,
In the most beautiful and gorgeous colors and
designs. Also
Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Hassocks,
and every other article usually found in well
ordered Carpet Store.
ES- Our friends, acquaintance, and all
others, are respectfully invited TO visit our
Show Rooms, when they may be in our city.
l.. F. PERRY CO.,
Upper Rooms perry Building
corner Penna. avenue and 9th street.
sep 3O-inf Washington City, d. c.
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lust received, a superior article Of KerO.
- sene and Carbon OIL, which tale
great pleasure in offering to the public as being
the safest, most economical and brilliant lirht
now in use. Also, LAMPS, CHIMES,
WICkS, SHADES &C., on the most reao on
able terms, by
T. A. LAZENBY,
No. ia Bridge street, Georgetown. y. c..
Dealer in China, Glass, Table Cutlery, &c. =,
nov ll--Gt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16

We have just received from the Manufaclu-
rers in Philadelphia and Massachusetts an en-
tirely new stock, which we are offering at
much less than former prices, we have Ladies
fine Caters at 81 90; Morocco Slippers 80 cts;
Morocco Boots 81 co. Gentemen's fine Calf
CATERS 81 90; Fine Boots $3.50; Heavy Shoes
Sl.25; Boys Shoes 62 cents; Boys Boots 81 90;
Servants Heavy Boots $500; Servants Heavy
Brogans 81. 90.
We have 900 Gentlemen's and BOYS Hats
and Caps Of the latest styles from 20 cents 10
SO 90.
Our extensiUe cash sales enables as to o6er
goods at much lower prices THAI other houses,
hence it is that our business is so rapidly in
creasing that we are compelled to occupy two
spacious stores to exhibit ourimmense stock of
beautiful and desirable goods.
Ns- We guarantee every article to be as
represented or refundthe money.
r. BRlCE HALL,
Nos. 1913 & 375, 7thstrect, Washington, D. c.
nov 4-6t
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Attention, Farmers!

H-1hNESS, COLLARS,
WHIPS, BROAD GEAR, dc.
ever offered in the State of Maryland, outside
of Baltimore city-made up Of the best leather,
(tanu,d By the old process, and by the best
workmen. My stock consists in part of the
following articles;
rS- 81 Saddles 40 Riding Brides; sc
Blind Brides 100 Collars 4 Dozen Wagon
Whips III Sets Of Fine Harness; 10 5 It's Of
Breechen and Side Plates, from four to six
inches wide 10 Sets Front Gear from four
to ten inches wide; all Of which we win sell
TO prompt-paying customers on six months
time, without interest.
will also MAKE TO ORDER any article in
my line of business at the shortest notice, and
deliver tito any part Of the State, free of charge,
and il not as ordered, no sale
As ! do not compel any one TO take what
does not suit them, so persons in want of any
thing in my line OF business will do well TO
give me a call before purchasing, as have me-
yer failed to please any reasonable man, and
am determined to sell cheaper than the same
articles can be bought for any where in the
State. Don't forget the place, as you are sure
TO get good article, at a low price
All persons advertise that they have the best
articles and sell the cheapest, but all We ask is
a trial from one and all.
ns- will pay CENTS PER LIB. FOR
HIDES delivered at j. b. NEELs, Neelsvlle,
Montgomery county, Nd, in Saddlery, at cash
prices.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
SHERIFF's SALE.

10y VIRTUE OF :. wri. Of tfisrii fs.ieiGs, issued
ID out Of the Circuit Court of Montgomery
county, aud to the Sheriff of said county d.
rected, win be exposed to public sale,
On SATURDAY, the 18th day of De-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
SheriH's Sale.

-
DY VIRTUE of two wrIts Of fieri facias, is
I'D sued by Justice of the Peace in and for
Montgomery county, and to me directed, will
be exposed to public sale, at the Courthouse
door in Rockville,
On SATURDAY, the Gath instant,
at i O'Clock, A. NJ, for cash. all the right, til
tie, claim and interest, both at law and in equi-
ty, of William NJ. Hardesty, of, in and to the
following pieces, parcels or tracts of land
to witt
All that Tract of Land, called "BEALL
MouNT," containing 1929 Acres, more or less ;
also, all that Tract of Land called tPNEY
GROVE" or "THE REsURvEY ON PINEY GROVE, :"
containing 25f Acres, more or less; also, all
that Tract of Land, called " ADAMS CHOICE, :"
containing 81 Acres, more or less; also, all
that Tract Of Land, called "HARD TO CONE
Ar containing 524 Acres, more or less; also,
all that Tract of Land, called 'PINEy GROVE, Z"
containing $50 Acres, more or less, and con-
tanning in the whole
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
REESE'S
PHOSPHO-PERUvIAN GUANO.

TINE subscriber having been appointed sole
Il Agent for Washington city for the sale of
the above successful competitor Of Peruvian
Guano, offers, at Baltimore rates, freight add
ed, a beautiful lot for the inspection of the
Farmers Of Montgomery.
,gsif- Call at the Central Agency Guano De-
pot for any Fertilizer you want, AT THE RIGHT
PRICES.
Sign of the Golden Eagle, 5I9 north 7th st.
Washington city, d. G.
sep 3-Gt EDWARD r, SIMPSoN.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
I Il E SENTIN Ell.
BENJAMIN =. WADDY.

hH<IFJ "A N IN y. " AIJDH,
Georgetown, d. q. Is oar authorized d.
yent for reccioing subscriptions and
advertisements.
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sbe . % ekdeb W kStFteI.
TO OUR FRIENDS
In the Country.

NTE would say that the liberal patronage
w they have hes owed upon us for the last
twelve years has encouraged US to pay especial
attention to their wants, anu we viii en,ivs,s Vi
by keeping the various departments well sup
piled with goods at the lowest Prices to merit
a continuance of their fayors.
Our stock of
Ladies Dress Goods.
will be found unusually attractive, embracing
all the latest and mos desirable styles of Poll
de Chevres, De LANES, Lavella Cloths, De
Beige, Merinoes, Alpaccas, Bombazines and
Silks we have Plain, Black and Fancy Silks
as low as 80 cents We are selling all the best
makes Of Calico at 10 cents, and the best Cam
ton Flannels at 10 cents. Ladies Extension
Skirts 90 cents, and Children's Extension
Skirts % cents Ladies best Kid Gloves rs
cents. Best double-width Fulled Cloths 81 CO.
worth 81 %, also complete assortment OF
Blankets, Comforts, Cassnets, Cassimeres,
Linseys, 0snaburg Calico, and Plaid Cotlons
for Servants.
We have Ladies Vests, and Gentemen's I'M
der Shirts and Drawers in great variety. In
CARPETiNG AND FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,
we offer great bargains. We have yard wide
Carpeting at rs cents, and yard wide Floor Oil
Cloths at 81 cents.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
SheriH's Sale.

Sherif"s Sale.
DY virtue offs writ of feri facias issued out
I'D Of the Circuit Court of Montgomery eoun-
ty and to the Sheriff of said county directed,
will be exposed to public SALE
On TUESDAY, 10Th December neat,
at clock, p. NJ, at the Courthouse door in
Rockville, for cash, all the right, title, claim
and interest both at law and in equity, of
Richard F, Jackson, of, in and to the follow
ing pieces, parcels or tracts OF Land, to wit
A TRACT or LAND lying and being in
Montgomery county, near the Great Falls,
called CIVILIAN AND JAMES" containing
1851 Acres of Land,
more or less, being the same which was con-
veyed to the said Richard +. Jackson by Mich
oas d. 0ffutt, by deed, dated 9th November
1851, and recorded in Liber J. G. H.. No. g.
folio sol, one of the land records for Montgo-
merry county, as will more fully appear by re-
ference thereto.
Seized and taken as the property of the said
Richard +. Jackson, at the suit of Robert r.
jackson. and viii he sold to satisfy the same.
nov 25-ts JOHN I. BENSON, Shift.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16

engaged extensively in the manufacture Of ag-
ricultural Implements and Machinery, would
call the attention of Farmers and Dealers III
agricultural implements to his facilities for
furnishing them with all articles in that line.
AT the North (whence | have just returned)
| have made arrangements that will enable me
tn furnish all Goods in my line
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
REFERENCES.

NATHAN s. .WHITE, ZAcuAnIAH II. WATERS,
JAMES b. NEIL, SOLOMON PLUMBER, SIMON Nj
cHoLLs JOHN IL. PERRY, and O. S. WILSON.
JOHN APPLEMAN,
nov 10 Middletown, Frederick Co., Nd.
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CAEPEIlNG ANn FLOOR QlL CLOTHS
Boots. shoes. Hats and Caps.

we offer great bargains. We have yard wide
Competing at IS cents, and yard wide Floor Oil
Clnths at 81 cents
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-16
AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY.
FOR THE
FALL OF 1859.

THE subscriber, having
iustreturned from his annual
tour throughout the New
ENGLAND States. where he ia
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

The SCIENTIFIC AMERIcAN.-Thc publishers
Of this widely circulated and popular illus
trated weekly journal Of mechanics and sci
ence, announce that it will be enlarged on the
first of July, and otherwise greatly improved,
containing sixteen pages instead of eight, the
present size, which will mako it the largest
and cheapest scientific journal in the world /;
it is the only journal OF its class That has ever
succeeded in this country, and maintains u
character for authority in all matters Of me-
chanics, science aud the arts, which is not ex-
ccled by any other journal published in this
country or in Europe. Although the publish
ers will incur an increased expense of $1,000
year by relying upon their friends to indem-
Nifty them in this increased expenditure by a
corresponding increase of subscribers. Terms
81 year, or 10 copies for Sl5. Specimen
copies of the paper with pamphlet of infor-
nation to inventors. furnished gratis by mail,
on application to the publishers,
MUM & CO.,
No. 81 Park Row, New York.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.

Read the follawing notices of the press,
which wsll give you better idea Of what the
paper is than anything we can say:
The editors WELD experienced pens. The
work has also a large number of able contrib
itors-Dubnqua Express & Herald
The Ladies Department iscondncted with
that decided taste and judgment which rem
ders it a welcome and friendly visitor to every
heusehold.-Fayette Co. Free Press.
It is without doubt the best work Of the kind
published in the West.-Frec Press, 81. Peters.
MINI.
It is beautifully embellishod with fine cuts
of animals, frnits and agricultural imple-
ments.- Washington Press.
Special attention is given to the Horticul-
tural Department by the editor, one of the old
est Nurserymen in the West, and leading
Horticultural writer-JanesriU ITis.) Gazette
The Seeds accompanying it are worth the
amount paid for Farmer.-7'ipton Advertiser.
The editors are practical men. and their in
formation is drawn from actual observation
and experience Weekly Citizen, Des Moiues.
It is conducted by corps Of EDITORS who
from practice experience and long residence
in the Northwest, are enabled to get up pa
per better adapted to benift our farmer that
Eastern publications of like character.-Linn.
Co. Herald.
1t is first class agricultural paper-is par
ticularly adapted to the wants of Yves, ern far
mers.--PluH Valley Times, Nebraska.
To farmers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Iowa, it is Of more value that any farm jour-
narprinted in the West.-Ledyer, Mrn.
We likeit most decidedly Farmer.
The Northwestern Farmer, issued ct Dubu-
que, Iowa, appears to us to meet the wants Of
that region remarkably -Horticulturis