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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
Epidemic Diseases
rV'HE HOWARD ASSOCIATION,

H'HE HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
IL in view Of the awful destruction Of
human life caused by Sexual diseases and the
receptions practised upon the unfortunate vic
Tins of such diseases by Quacks, several wears
ago directed their Consulting Surgeon, as a
Charitable act worthy Of their name to open
Dispensary for the treatment of this class of
diseases in all their forms, and to give Ned
cal Adcice Gratis TO all who apply by letter
with description Of their condition. fape
occupation, habits Of life, &C. and in case OF
extreme poverty, to furnish Medicines free of
charge. 1t is needless to add that the Associe-
ton commands the highest Medical skill of the
age and will furnish the most approved mod
ern treatment
The Directors of the Association, in their
Annual Report upon the treatment of Sexual
Diseases, express the highest satisfaction with
the success which has attended the labors OF
their surgeons in the cure of Spermatorrhna.
Seminal Weakness, Gonorrhea, elect, Syphi-
lis, the vice Of Onanism or Self-Abuse, Diseas-
es of the Kidneys and Bladder, &C., and order
q continuance Of the same plan for the ensuing
year.
The Directors, on review of the past feel
assured that their lanors in this sphere of be-
nevolent effort have been Of great benefit to
the afflicted, especially to the Young, and they
have resolved to devote themselves, with re-
newed zeal, to this very important and much
despised cause.
An admirable Report on Spermatorrhpa, or
Seminal Weakness, the vice Of 0nanism, Mas
turbation, or Self-Abuse, and other diseases of
the sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon,
viii be sent by mail lin sealed envelope,
free Of charge on receipt oPtaco stemps for post
age. Other Reports and Tracts on the nature
and treatment of Sexual diseases. diet &c are
constantly being published for gratuitous DIS
tribution, and will be sent to the afflicted.
Some Of the new remedies and methods of
treatment discovered during the last year, nre
Of great value.
Address, for Report or treatment, DR.. J.
SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon,
Howard association, No. South Ninth ST,
Philadelphia, Pa.
By order of the Directors,
EZRA D. HEARTWEIL, Pres't.
jan 81 GEO. FAIRCHILD, Sec'y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
UNDERTAKING,

III AVING purchased The farm formerly own
III ed by Geo. D. Spencer, Esq, about one
mile from Golesyile, and permanently located
myself would respectfully inform the citizens
Of Berry's District and the county generally,
that have prepared myself with materials for
carrying on the UNDERTAKING BUSINESS.
aud hope, from long experience, attention TO
business, and moderate charges, to share lib
eral portion of the public patronage.
va Twill attend Funerals in any portion of
the county.
july eft JAMES HICKS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
Prices of Admission.

Persons on foot, % cents; Children of twelve
years and under, 10; Servants in attendance
Of families Or in charge of stock, ETC., free
Carriage, one or two horse, 25 cents; Four
Horse carriage, SO cents; Horse and Rider,
374 cents.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26

gss- All articles intended for exhibition,
with the names of the exhibitors, must be re-
gistered with the Clerks Of the several Com
mittees, by 10 clock OF Thursday, the Sth Of
September next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
" ,534 %

ES- The several Committees may, in their
discretion, award premiums for articles which
have received premiums a, former exhibitions,
as wella for articles Of merit for which pre-
miuns arc net specifically offered
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
sen TIN Ell.
BrNJAMIN r, wADDY.

Goorgctoea, D. G. is orr authorized A.
gent for receiving subscriptions and
embellishments.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
MISS VALLEYS & MISS DUGAN'S
BOARDING SCHOOL,
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
ROCKVILLE, Montgomery County, Nd.


STUDlES will be commenced at this ACade-
- my en- the 18TH August, 1859.
The Course Of Instruction comprises the
usual branches Of a thorough English and
French education.
Latin, Algebra and Geometry will be taught
by Master when required.
TERMS:
Boarders per Session Of 10 months $40 90
Day Scholars per Quarter of 10 weeks So to So
EXTRAS:
Instrumental Music per Quarter $40 90
Uuse of Piano 90
Medical attendance, Stationery, (if suppl
ed, and Washing, will be charged at the ex-
penses actually incurred.
For further particulars, apply at the Acade-
my for Circular. aug 5-2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
Second DAY.

The Committee on blooded horses, saddle
and quick draft, will cause the animals to be
exhibited in the Ring from 81 to II o'cl'k, A. NJ.
The Flowing Match will take place at II
O'Clock, A. NJ.
Premiums awarded by committees on heavy
draft horses, horse and mule teams, cattle
sheep, hogs, saddlery and harness, agricultu-
raj implements, and blowing, will be announ-
ced from the Speakers Stand at l o'cl'k, P. NJ.
The exhibition OF quick draft and saddle hor-
ses viii be resumed at 3 O'Clock, and continue
until o'clock, P. M
Premiums awarded for blooded horses sad
die horses, and quick draft horses, will be an
nounced from the Speaker Stand at 3, P. NJ.
An ample supply Of wafer, and feed for stock
Of all kinds, will be upon the ground
No person to enter the Riding Circle during
the exhibition of horses, except the Judges and
owners of stock ON exhibition and their at
PENDANTS.
The Rules for Driving and Riding will be an
nounced from the Stand, and it is expected
that they will be strictly observed.
No stock to be exhibited in the Ring unless
previously registered with the Clerk, and en-
trance paid.
Is~ No money viii be received at the gate.
TICKETS to be had at the Ticket office on the
ground.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
MONTGOMERY HOUSE.
Rockville, ::;; MARYLAND.

JARRETT ALMONEY, Proprietor,
ID ETURNS HIS THANKS to the public for
~ the very liberal patronage extended to
him during the past year, and hopes by
strict and faithful attention to the comfort and
wants Of his guests, to merit and receive a
continuation Of the same His TABLE, as
usual, will be supplied with the best substan-
tials and choicest delcacics; his BAR with
pure liquor, OF the most approved brands; and
beds.
Polite and attentive servants are always rea-
dy to obey the orders Of his guests. A trnsty
and careful Osler is employed in his Stables,
where the wearied and jaded animal is well
cared for. Ga
He keeps alwaysfor hire, at YassS v,-v<~E
moderate prices, HORSES, ~ ~ Il :
CARRIAGES & BUGGIES. sasz 80
july JARRETT ALMONEY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26

E1- At Saratoga, in the article of
eggs, three thousand six hundred are
used every day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.

RlolPD J. BOWIE, N. c. DICKSON,
On, W. WATERS, N S. WHITE,
ROB'T W. CARTER, On. W. DUVALL,
JOHN BREWER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
Examiners Notice.

M 4, the undersigned Examiners, appoint.
w ed by the Commissioners of Montgome-
ry county to ascertain whether the public con-
venence requires the opening of a public road,
beginning at a point on the road leading from
GAINESVILLE to Noelsville, near the Mill of r. F
Piles, and running thence to interseet the road
petitioned for by Thos. NJ Nichols and 9TH
ers, at some point where said road may pass
through the lands of Mrs. Summers-hereby
give notice that they viii meet at the beginning
Of said road, on MONDAY, the 29,h day Of
august nert, to execute said commission.
ELI WOLFE,
G. s. ETCHISON,
JAS. B. NEIL,
july IBID Examiners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
HEAVY DRAFT.
Mule and Horse Teams.

For Best team of Horses, not less than SIS 90
Forbes team of Mules do do 5 90
For best span work horses, quick draft 2 80
For best span work horses, heavy draft so
For best Wagon and Team 90
Committee. Edward w. Owen, Thos.
Hunter, Thomas Worthington.
Clerh Of Horse Department. George
r. Braddock.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
First HAay.

The Officers and Committees will assemble
at the Speaker Stand at O clock, A. NJ.
The Committees on vegetables, fruits, hams,
poultry, domestic and culiary departments,
household fabrics seeds, tobacco, and -four,
will examine the articles submitted TO them
from 10 IL O clock, A. NJ, and report to the
Secretary The premiums awarded by these
committees will beannounced from the Speak
er's stand at O'Clock, p. NJ.
The Annual Address win commence at II
O clock, A. a.
their examination from till II o'clock, A. NJ.
and at O'Clock, P. M. will have the animals
in the Ring.
At o'clock, P. NJ. THE RING WILL BE
OPEN for Equestrian Exhibitions Of Saddle
and Quick Draft Horses.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
EXAMINES, NOTECE.

M +, the undersigned Examiners appoint
w ed by the Commissioners of Montgome-
ry county to ascertain whether the public con-
yenience requires change in the public road,
commencing at point on the Union Plank
road, short distance above the late residence
of I. l.. +. Higgins, and running through the
land Of Elisha D. Berry to the Sandy Spring
or Baltimore road-hereby give notice that
they viii meet or the premises, on MONDAY,
the ION Of September neat, TO execute said com.
mission. RICHARD T. BENTLEY,
VIM. p. PALMER,
GEO. W. CASHELL,
aug Std Examiners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
GENERAL REGULATIONS.

The President was authorized to procure a
suitable Orator for the occasion.
The Committee Of Arrangements were en-
powered to engage Band of Musice.
znS- The Exhibition will be held at the So
cietys Grounds, on THURSDAY and
FRIDAY, the Sth and 9Th of Septem-
Der next
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
HIGGINs' NITRATED SALINE

= n
FERTILIZER, an admirable top-dressing for
wheat, oats or grass, which has been very sue
cessfully used, and prevents, TO q great extent
the wheat from being straw-fallen; where the
wheat is pale sickly or yellow, il at once
changes it to a bright, healthy green, and ra-
pidly increases its growth, and greatly pro-
notes the Weld
All mauures sold in our markets are liable
to differ naturally, though coming from the
same place and bearing the same mark Still
more are they liable to odulteratioR, &c. and
for these things our Inspection System, has neeer
Afforded an adequate projection.
All Manures sold by me will have my name
stamped on each bag or barrel, be carefully
Analysed, and for their purity the buyer is
pledged ate8dt guarantee and my PERSONAL honor
The Manures sold by me win be at the same
rate as those sold by others in the trade.
Persons wishing to obtain any of the Ma
nures manufactured by me, or any others OF
my selection, should so specify in their orders
to their agents in Baltimore.
TERMS CASH, or accepted Baltimore city
paper.
~ Twill also attend to the Buying of
Real Estate, and EVERYTHING connected
with the Farming and Planting interest.
FOR sale now, several gerry fine FARMS on
the Baltimore and Washington road, one of
them with elegant improvements and every
convenience, in the most beautiful and elegant
location on it, and several large tracts in Vir-
ginia, with negroes, stock, &c. attached.
OFFICE and Laboratory, Second Street. 2nd
door from South St. in Cuttings New Building
BALTIMORE, Md.
aug B-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
is Dawson, Lewis Shots.
POULTRY.

For best pair-Turkies Of present season 50 90
For second best do DO do | 90
For best pair Geese of present season 2 90
For second best do do do 90
For best pair domestic Fowls imp. breeds 90
For second best do do | 90
For best pair OF common Fowls . 90
For best pair Of Ducks / Ool
For best display of Poultry 3 90
Conamittee. III. G. McCeenY. James
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26

Annual Report ef he Treasurer of The Montgo-
cry County Agricultural Society for 1858.
RECEIPTS.
Subscriptions from members 1882 90
Entrance fees al gate, etc. 1852 10
Tournament and other sources % 90
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26

COM OF ARRANGEMENTS.
J. L. DUFIEF, Ut. DESELLUM
JOS. I. BAILEY, WI. BRADDGCR.
B. W. WATERS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
NNV' q NHUtIIdhVfI IT
Iestreet, Richard Petit.
DAIRY.

For best FIVE pounds fresh Butter So 90
For second best do do 90
For the best potted Butter 2 90
For second best do | 00
For the best LOT Of Cheese, pounds 90
For the best lot Of Honey 90
For the second best do l 90
Con'nittee.-Dr. VIM. b. Magruder,
Robert Barnard, George w. Spates.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
BY DR.. James Higgins,
FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS
State Agricultural Chemist

VNHlS combination Of Peruvian and the
Il Phosphate Guano was first recommended
by me more than si1 years ago, and very sue
cesstully used by many planters and farmers in
this State, though several dealers in Baltimore
city have pretended to be its inventors. If
this statement be denied, / have abundant
proof of its correctness.
a long experience as a practical planter and
farmer, with constant analytical examine
ton for more than ten years, Of every kind of
manure sold in our market, advantages pos
sessed by none others in the trade. will ena-
BILE me always to furnish those, who may ia
vor me with their orders with the best, puyest
and therefore the cheapest Manures.
Farmers, planters and others will be furnish
ed with all the Guanos sold in our market.
Also, with PLASTER OF PARIS, and PURE
or MAGNESIAN LIME according to the
wants OF the soil--and too much care cannot
be taken in adapting the proper lime to soils /;
for the want of this, thousands Of dollars have
been annually lost to our State. Also. the
following artificial Manures
HIGGINS ER-PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, prepared under his own direction ;
and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
TTNHE Executive Committee met. june

Il l4th, 1859.
Preseat-JoHN l.. DuFIEF, Csc. W. DAw-
SON, VIM. BRADDocK, JoHs T. DEsELLuM.
On motion, it was resolved that the follow
ing Premiums will be awarded and paid in
cash to the successful competitors:
FARMS.
For the best conducted Farm, competition
being made, SIS 90
For the second best 10 90
For the third do 90
Con,miaee. Samuel T. Stonestreet
Elisha j Hall, William d. Poole, vii
liam A. Cook, Francis yaldenar.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26

Bal. in hand for pre- ms not called for sls AZ

INDEBTEDNESS OF SOCIETY.
Balance due on Lumber S734 %
Balance due on purchase Of ground 800 90
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.


a Beneuolent Institution established Iy
special Endowment, for the relief
of SICK and Distressed, of-
ficted Nth IIruient and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
TREAsURER,S REPORT.

The Annual Report of the Treasurer was re-
ceived and adopted as follows.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
Seeds.
Flour

Best family Flour Quarter bafreD 81 90
Best superline Flour do 90
Best fine do do 90
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
CohtHtttee. -George II. Brooke, Tia
eel B. Cashell, G. M. Watkins.
DEVON
GRADE AND NATIVE.

Committee Richard W. Williams,
G.. 7. Weaver, William Homiller.
WORKING OXEN.
For best pair of Oxen : So 90
For second best do 8 OO|
For third best do 3 90
Committee.--George E. Brooke, Hazel
B. Cashell, G.. Nj. Watkins.
[open to all; outsiders to pay 81 entrance
SHEEP.
For the best Ram : S. 90
For second best do so
For the best Buck Lamb 2 90
For the bestlot Ewes, not less than s. 90
For second best do do so
For the best lot Lambs, not less than s, 3 90
Committee Robert Peter, Charles
Homiller, Joseph Hyser.
HOGS.
For the hest Boar S. 90
For the besrSow 00l
For best lot Shoats, not less than s, 2 90
Committee, -Enoeh B. Hutton, Ame-
Il n 90
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
VEGETABLES.

Committee.- G. McCeeny, James
c.. HeninO q 4 n Hiooine
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
Textile Fabrics,

Conanlitee.-Edward L. Hays, r. I
Bently, Edward o. Edmonston.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26
Plowman and Flowing

Committee. George Shoemaker, "
liam Edes, Robert p. Dodge.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-09-26

a REPoRTER's CHALLENGE To NJ. M.BLoNDIS-
The local editor of the Mexican a. W Citizen,
throws out the following challenge to NJ. BIon.
din
"a single telegraph wire shall be extended
from the American TO the Canada shore, with
out single guy, directly over the cataract at
Niagara Falls. The local of this paper wear.
ing a pair Of cowhide boots aud dressed in the
costume Of female Dutch cook, will proceed to
the middle of the wire, with common clay
pipe as n balancing pole, driving before him a
hog and COW, and carrying on his back n
c0oking-stOVc, coop of chickens, bed and
bedding, keg of lager beer, barber's chair,
and varInns cooking utensils. He will then
unload himself and Immediately go 10 bed
After SnooZe of fifteen minutes he will rise
d' esS himself, take glass of beer, milk the
COW, kill the hog and dress it, cook fresh pork
for breakfast after which he will eat a VOLTS
meal. He will then throw one hundred and
thirty SunmcrSautS, sucking an egg while in
the air at each evolution, aighting the last time
tn the tip Of the cows horn, aud while in this
oSition will take the chicken coop, and after
having taken the chickens out one at time aud
wrung their nechS cunSccutiYey, will balance
the coop on the tip cnd ofhiS nose, balance the
cOOking-StOve on his right hand thumb, balance
the bedStcad his. left thumb, at the sane
time finishing the beer aud making Dutch
speech to the admiring crowds on either Shore
After whicE-aflcr the manner of Levi North's
celebrated one horse act-the local will per-
form the one COW act The foreman of this
paPer.will then come out on the wire, blind.
folded and shacked, walking on his hands,
Then there will he representation OF Heenan
aud Morrsscy's prize fight, in which tn local
and foreman will exchange sundry knocks and
kicks and black eyes. The last scene will be
both parties standing on their heads, and will,
in this pIedicament, play rub of twenty one
The whole to conclude with representation of
some of the loving scenes in Romeo and Juliet.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-09-26

A RETonT DIEEcr-A clergyman from a
neighboring town and one of his elderly parish
toner's were walking home from church ono icy
day last winter, when The old gentleman slipped
and fell fiat on his back. The minister, looking
at hm mp INIT and 6 Se9g b ASSURED that he
ners stand on slippery places" The old gentle
man looked up, as il TO assure himself of the
fact, aud said, ~ see they do; but can't''-
Providence Post.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-09-26

BRowNLow on DELICATE EsuBJEcr..-"Brown.
low" has been visiting The Virginia Springs, and
gets off the following, in recent editorial letter
to his paper:
After tea, 1 was led to enter the ball room.
from hearing superior female voice, ls an ac
compartment to the band playing "Sweec,
Home" perfect stranger, and -,nere lonker
on, quietly seated myself on lounge. som
the la lies aud gentlemen came in, two and two
and never did the highlands of Scotland, the
green hills OF Switzerland or the rural districts
OF Germany, exhibit such dancers? Their lew
eIed necks, and ears, and fingers, and dazzling
brocades, each said to The other, .snone of yo;lr
dresses cost like mine" The company in The
ball room was sInalIand rather selvcr, few ofu<.
passengers, intruding They commenced waltz
ling-h"gging each other close-they flew ronnd
upon polished floor, hoops would fy np-the
skirts exhibited themselvcS-the ankles showed
for themselves. l can't trust myself any fur
lher on this subject!
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-09-26

"WuAr. wise compensation Providence does
afford" exclaimed pretty belle during the gale
of Wednesday; ''thc same wind that muses. our
crinoline, blows dust into the eyes Of the wick~
ed young men who would take advantage Of our
admirable confusion" Philosophical Young
woman that, says an exchange
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-09-26
a CASE OF CLEAR DEcEpT1oS.

Mr.. Greeley was invited to Stockton by the
authorities, aud was met by those deputed for
the services of welcoming hin outside the city
walls, and by them taken to the mayors house
There tie corporation address was read at him,
to which lie replied briefly, expressing thanks
for his reception. He was them informed that,
as the cty's guest, rooms had been provided for
HIM at their best hotel Mr. Grcely, then, scat
cd in a harouche, was driven to the aforesaid
hotel. In the evening lie addressed the citizens,
and in the morning, us he had established him.
self in his carriage, (about starting for Maripo.
SAD the boy Of the house ran out, yelling: sir.
Gre el.ey! o o-O- Greeley, yer hayn't paid yer
bill :" The distinguished philosopher philo-
sophcatly took out his purse, paid ii and left.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-09-26
MEN. OF MS TRAVELLING cosrUME.

On one foot ho worea cotton sock, and on the
other WOODEN one. Boots, number II, which,
not many years ago, cost much as 81 So
and hat, completed his entire labiliments, the
tout ensemble of which was very striking and
antique. The old coat was much dapdaled
and pieces had been cut from it in sundry and
divers placeS The committe that met him ut
Placervlte cut all the buttons off but three, and
the Yosemite delegation got the rest, with.most
of its binding