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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03
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mnTGRAVING.

VISITING, Wedding and CAT HOME"
Cards, elegantly engraved and printed
The finest quality Cards furnished.
Arms Crcsts and Initials cut upon Stone,
and Engraving in all its branches promptly cx-
ecuted. NJ. W. GAIT & BRO, Jewellers,
354 Penn. Az, doors west Browns hotel,
mar 25 Washington. ID. C..
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WOOL CARDING.
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN, that, by virtue of a
decree of the Circuit Court for Montgome-
ry county, as Court of Equity, the subscrib-
er has been appointed Trustee for the settle
ment Of the business of Slas Browning, late
Sheriff Of Montgomery county; therefore all
persons indebted to said Browning, for officers
fees, or for monies due on executions placed in
bis hands as Sheriff aforesaid, are earnestly
requested to settle the same, as the situation of
said business requires it should he closed up as
speedily as possible.
TO accommodate those having business with
me, ! win attend on TUESDAYS at the Office Of
JOHN G.. ENGLAND, Esq in Rockville.
S. 7. ST0NESTREET Trustee
april l-tf of SILAs BRowEyG.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

THE SoRIPrUEEs. The Scriptures are
depth that few can wade far into, and
none can wade through; but yet all may
como to the brook, and refresh them
selves with drinking of the streams Of
lis living waters, and 40 in little way,
according to their strength and stature.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03
Plated Ware.

nj W.GALT & BRO. call particular attcn.
WI. ton to their Stock of PLATED WARE,
consisting Of Tea Sets, Uns, Kettles, Walters,
Cake Baskets, Casters, Butter Dishes, Toast
Racks, Fruit Bowls Ice Pitchers, &c.
The above is believed to be the cheapest lot
Of Plated Ware ever offered for sale in this
market.
N. W. GAIT & BRO, Jcmelers,
35i Penn. Az. i doors west Browns hotel,
mar % Washington, ID. c..
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NEW JEWELRY.

NoRAL, Etruscan, Enamelled, Mosaic, and
~ all other styles of Rich JEWELRY.
A large assortment always ON hand embra-
cling every novelty in our line
NJ. ". GAIT & BRO, Jewellers,
354 Penn. Az. doors west Browns hotel,
mar % WASHINGTON. u. @.
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A DEMOCRAT.

MEENING OF THE CREDTToRs OF THE
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAb.-On Fri
day last meeting of the creditors of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was held in
the city of Baltimore On motion, An
drew Wylie, of the city of Alexandria,
was called to the chair, and Horace Res
ley, Of Allegany county, was appointed
secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated
by Mr.. McKaig to be to procure some
action by the Legislature of Maryland at
its next session, by which the interests
Of the canal might be advanced and the
claims of all the different classes of the
creditors recognized, and provision made
for their payment out of the revenues of
the Canal Company.
After some remarks by Mr. Davis, of
Montgomery, Mr.. Price, of Baltimore,
Mr. Hodge, of Washington, Mr.. Wat
l;ins, of Montgomery, Mr.. Maulsby, of
Frederick, aud Mr.. Gordon, of Allie
gany-
On motion of Mr., McKaig, a COM
nittce Of six-three from the preferred
bonaholders, and three from the general
creditors was appointed consisting Of
Mossrs McKaig, Price, Maulshy, Hodge,
Watkins and Gordon, to consider and
report to this meeting at 81 p. NJ, a
plan to be adopted by the meeting which
would best insure the object Of the
meeting. The meeting then adjourned
to meet at 50 o'clock, p NJ,
At the above named hour the meeting
reassemblod, and the secretary being un-
ayoidably absent
On motion of Mr.. Burt, of Washing
ton county, Mr.. Gordon was appointed
secretary.
Mr. McKaig. chairman of the com
mittee, then made the following report,
which, on motion of Mr. Sehley, of AL
legany, was unanimously adopted
The committee appointed to recon-
mend to the convention what action would
ne judicious and proper for this meeting
TO take in reference to the accomplish
ment of the object for which it has been
called, beg leave to recommend the pas
sage of the following resolutions:
Resolrcd, That committee of ten be
appointed by the chairman of this meet.
ing, five on the part Of the general ere
ditors and FIVE on the part of the prefer
red bondholders, who shall be charged
with the duty of prosecuting the claims
Of the creditors of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company before the next
Legislature of the State of Maryland
that they shall be authorized to draw up
and present the project of bill for the
relief of the bondholdcrs and creditors Of
the canal, and urge its passage before til
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.


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Of the Sick and Distressed, Gf-
ficted ,ritb Fir,,IeDt and
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HSHE HOWARD ASSOCIATION
in view of the awful destruction of
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ootup".lol, n1o.'s u ny ~ aHo IN [uSe %
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ta,gs ~ Is 'Tles; 10 auu aat Sg nssS SO
lloh coi'amas tlle inquest heuicl shili OIL 'ne
age anu WIZ lurhiSh the most approved mod
erT rt treatment intent. . ~. ,.
lne D p Vi 'ne Associt,loIli III q tuelI
A a! heport upon the treatment OF sexual
DISEASES express .hG nI9nest S''Slsiact,on WIN
.le success w'ilch mas alIenueu lne iapors OF
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03


|sNllE subscriber, having just returned from
Il New York. is now receiving one Of the
largest and most varied assortmcnts of
FANCY SPRING GOODS
ever offered in the District, to which he most
respectfully invites the attention of citizens and
strangers This stock consists in part of the
following styles:
The latest French patterns for Bonneis
Dress Trimmings, Embroidories
Head Dresses, Ribands Flowers
Lace Mits, Mantillas
Guipure Laces, in all widths and styles
Real Lace Sets, Cambria & Swiss RufIling
Black Point Lace all widths
Real Brussels, Thread and Valencicnnes Laccs
Grenedine, Berege and Tissue Wells
Black point lace Wells
Lace Wells, in all qualities
Love and Grape Wells
Black velvet Ribands
Cambria, Swiss Marselles and Mourning Sets
HOOP SKIRTS, the very best quality.
gsS~ Ladies wishing PATTERNS for them
selves or children, can obtain them at the
shortest notice, and at fair prices.
Having tested the system he adopted some
months since Of buying and selling for cash,
he feels confident that he is thereby better en-
abled to offer greater inducements to those who
will favor him with their patronage.
DRESSES MADE in the latest French style,
at the shortest notice.
NJ. WILLIAM,
Fancy Trimming Store,
mar II opp. Centre Market, Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

SNORING AFFAIRIN KENTucKy.-Twc
Democratic candidates for Congress in
The sixth district Rice, Independent,
and Gerard the regular candidate--had
a difficulty at Bonneville on Monday OF
last week, in which Mr. Rice was badly
shot twice, aud man named Smith was
killed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03
JACOB SECKLER.

MnFoRD, Del, October %, 1858.
S. W. FowLE h Co., Boston: Please send
me a supply of Wistar's Balsam, as am near
ly out and there is great demand for it it
is doing wonders; it cures Coaghs ASTHMA,
WhoQping CoDgh and Consumption, without
fail. There has never been any of the GEM
ms here until you sent me lot some time
since, but plenty of the counterfeit
Yours, truly, JACOB Y. FOULK.
Gas- REMEMBER, THEREFORE,, all rho seek
heaih, that the only genuine has the wriHe,
signature of ~. BUTTS" as well as the
printed name of the Proprictors, SETH ".
70 VILE & co., Boston, on the outside cral-
per. Take no other; it were money wasted and
health jeopardized.
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VIZ a NTsED-

A NEGRO WOMAN, who is good Cook
"A Washer and lroner; to such an one, We
~ liberal wages win be paid. For frthe
particulars, apply at the SENTINEL Office.
may l3-G
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SPECTAGLES.

SEktaJHA0ElhI
GOLD, Silver and fine Steel SpEcrAcLEs,
VI Eyeglasses. &c. Of every focus. Also,
Opera and Shell Reading Glasses. a large as
sortment Of the above always on hand.
Particular attention paid to the selection Of
glasses suited to the eyes Of wearers.
NJ. W. GAIT & BRO, Jewellers.
354 Penn. Av. doors west Brown hotel.
mar % Washington, b. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

EsF a little while ago we are told that
the Democratic party was anuihiiatcd !;
but now the n. Y. Tribune says
"Nothing is more certain than that,
with all the violent distractions of the
Democracy, and their seemingly hopeless
divisions in particular sections, the par.
ty will present united front after the
nomination at Charlestown, and it will
require the harmonious and concerted
action of the whole Opposition to secure
success in 1860"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

Ut
Resolced, That when this meeting ad-
journ, it adjourn to meet at the city of
Annapolis on the fourth Wednesday of
January next.
The chair then appointed the following
committee, in accordance with the reso-
luton:
Thomas s. McKaig, James Fitzpat-
rick, Thomas Devecmon, of Allegany
county; James Wason, of Washington
county Bradley T. johnson, of Frcde-
rick county; A. Bowie Davis, Green
bury Watkins, of Montgomery county ;
William Price, Lawrence p Bayne, of
Baltimore; George Riggs, of Washing
ton, ID. G,
Mr.. McKaig then stated that Dr. Fitz-
patrick was authorized by the authorities
Of the State of Virginia to represent its
interest in the meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Watkins, the pro-
ceedings of the meeting were ordered to
be signed by the chairman and secretary
and the several newspapers in the city Of
Baltimore and in the different counties
were requested to publish them.
The meeting then adjourned to meet
in Annapolis on the fourth "Wednesday
Of January next.
ANDREW WYLIE, Chm.
j. III. GoupoN, Sec'y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

Fresh Garden Seeds.
GAMUEL AULT & SONS superior English
- GARDEN SEEDS just received, and
for sale, AT the store Of W. BRADD0CK,
mar ~ Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03
MILLINERY.

An Mrs. A. NICHOLS has opened, in
NIX PooLEsylLLE, a very large and superior
assortment Of Fancy SILK and STRAW
MILLIN ERN--also, many Fancy Articles.
ao~ BONNETS, HEAD-DRESSES, CAPS,
&c made TO order
She would inform her friends that she has
procured from Baltimore city u competent Viii
incr. may Git
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

WISTAR'S
Balsam Of Wild Cherry,
Oxygenated Bitters,
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
Cures Coughs, Colds and Bronchitis
Cures Coughs, Colds and Bronchitis
Cures Coughs, Colds and Bronchitis
Cures Coughs, Colds and Bronchitis
The Great Remedy for
Group and Whooping Cough
Group and Whooping Cough
Group and Whooping Cough
Group and Whooping Cough
The Sure Remedy for
Asthma and Influenza
Asthma and Influenza
Asthma and Influenza
Asthma and Influenza
The only Known Remedy for
Consumption
Consumption
Consumption
Consumption
Beware of Counterfeits
Beware of Counterfeits
Beware of Counterfeits
Beware of COunterfeits
Read
Readl
Read!
Read!
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
Spring & Summer Goods
SHOOT & BURROUGHS,

Q
SHOOT & BURROUGHS,
NO. Il9 Bridge Street, South Side
GEORGETOWN, ID. c.,
HAVE received, and are now Offering at
Al Low PRICES to cash buyers, a large
and well assorted Stock Of
Spring & Summer Goods,
comprising a very choice assortment of IA
DIES NEW STYLE DRESS Goods
to wit:
Fancy Byadere, Blue, Mode and best makes
Black Silks
Double Skirt and two and three Flounced
Organdie and Berege Robes
Byadcre and plaid Poll de Cheyres, Alme-
rnes and Valencias
Rich printed Byaderc aud plain Bereges
French Organdie and Jaconet Muslins
Shallie de Lanes and Lawns, good STYLES
and colors at l2I cents
Best Ginghams cold Rriliants b Chintzes
Large assortment English Prints at l2I cts
All the best makes Mourning Goods
Bombazines, Double and single Mousins
Alpacas, Tamatime, Black Bereges
Solid and black and white Ginghams
Black and white Calieoes; do Lawns
Black and white ia and "a Bereges, for
Black Grapes, Nets and Tarltons
Stella and Lace Shawls,
Silk and Lace Mantillas
Lace and French worked Collars, Sleeves
and Sets
Bonnets, Sash Ribands and Trimmings
AlcXander's and Bajou's Kid Gloves, a full
assortment
Taifeta silk Gloves, Black Lace Mitts
Irish Linens, Cambria Muslins
Swiss and Nainsook, plain striped and plaid
Lawns
lIemstitched, embroidered and plain Linen
Cambria Handkerchief
Large assortment Linen Cambria Handkcr-
chiefs from 10 to 81 80 doz
With first-rate assortment Of Sheetings,
Linen and Cotton Table Damask, Nap
kins, Towelling and House-F Furnishing
Goods generally.
ALSO-Every description Of
domestic Goods
For Servants Wear, best makes;
Which We arc Offering at very small profits.
Va. Montgomrians will fGd it to their ad-
vantage to give us a call before making their
purchases.
april 10 SMOOT & BURROUGHS.
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EMPLOYMENT.

GS0 A MONTH, AND ALL EXPENS-
SDcO ES PAID.-AN AGENT is want
ed in every town and county in the United
States, to engage in an easy and respectable
business, by which the above profits may be
certainly realized. For further particulars,
address DR.. j. HENRY WARNER, corner OF
Broome and Mercer Streets, New York city,
enclosing one postage stamp. jan 2l-6m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03
An Important letter

From Rev. JACOB SEcKLER, well known and
highly respected throughout the State Of
Pennsylvania:
HANOVER, Pa, February lG, 1859.
Messrs. S. W. FowLE & Co., Boston. Dear
Sirs: Having realized in my family importan.
benefits from the use of your valuable prepa-
ration Wistar's Balsam Of Wld Cherry-it
affords me pleasure to recommend it to the
public. Some eight years ago one of my
daughters seemed to be in a decline, and little
hopes of her recovery wers entertained ]
then procured a bottle of your excellent Bal
sam, and before she had taken the whole OF
the contents of the bottle, there was great
improvement in her health. have, in my in
dividual case, made frequent use of your va
liable medicine, and have always been bene-
fitted by it. acouJd, hocegcr cautioa the pub
lie against imposition because there is a good deal
g spurious ITiStdr's Balsam Of IFild Cherry
aJ3odt throughout the country
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THE SENTINEL.
RENJArIN =. yyADDY.

Gcorqcfol0n, D. Q. 5 our authorized 4
ge,H for rceetoiag subscriptions and
advertisements
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Dyspepsia!
Dyspepsia!
Dyspepsia!
Dyspepsia!
The Oxygenated Bittcrs
The Oxygenated Bitters
The Oxygenated Bitters
The Oxygenated Bittors
Unfailing Remedy
Unfailing Remedy
Unfailing Remedy
Unfailing Remedy
FOR
Dyspepsia and Indigestion
Dyspepsia and Indigestion
Dyspepsia and Indigestion
Dyspepsia and Indigestion
Debility of the System
Debility of the System
Debility of the System
Debility of the System
Acidity
Acidity
Acidity
Acidity
Heart Burn, Water Brash
Heart Burn, Water Brash
Heart Burn, Water Brash
Heart Burn, Water Brash
Oppression after Eating
Oppression after Eating
Oppression after Eating
Oppression after Eating
Liver Complaint
Liver Complaint
Liver Complaint
Liver Complaint
Sick Head Ache
Sick Head Ache
Sick Head Ache
Sick Head Ache
Jaundice
Jaundice
Jaundice
Jaundicc
Fever and Ague
Fever and Ague
Liver Complaint
Liver Complaint
&c. &c. &c. &c. &c.
&c. &c. &c. &c. &c.
&c. &c. &c &c. &c.
&c. &c. &c. &c &c.
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watches, Chains. ChataIains, &c.

WAIlA KEPAIEING.
M W. GAIT 4 BRO,
W. 354 Pennsylvania avenue,
-Four doors pest Of Bropns Hotel.
offer large assortment o. Ladies' and Gentle
mems very superior WATCHES, warranted
timc-keepers.
90 Watches and Chronomctcrs carefully
repaired by skilfnl workmen
N W. GALT d. Bro. J,ceHers,
354 Penn. Az. 4 doors west Browns hotel.
mar 25 Washington, d. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03
a, CIR N,

~ N-NhN In d. 3
A UCTlONEER AND COMMISSION MER-
"A CHANT, Corner of 18th and D Streets,
WASHINGTON CITK u. G.
Has on hand a large and extensive assortmnnt
of NEW FURNITURE, which he will sell on
the most reasonable terms. Call and examine,
and am sure ! can please YOU
jan 26-l2m A. GREEN, Auctoncer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

Agents.
CANDY, GILPIN & Co; Baltimore;
JOHN u. HIGGINS, Rockville;
GILPIN Il BENTLEY, Sandy Spring
u. d. WATERS, Brookville;
THOS. LANSDALE, Triadelphia;
GEO. w. MOBLEY, Laytonsville;
l.. WILSON, Clarksburg;
w. WILSON, Hyattstown:
LEONARD HAYS, Barnesvillo;
JESSE T. HIGGINS, Poolesville.
Sold everywhere
Sold everywhere
Sold everywhere
mar 25-1y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-03

IIKA y. IIEAKTW Ed, Pres t.
Jan u GEO. FAIRCHILD. Sec'E.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1859-01-08
Another Railroad COnN en- lon.

4 Convention will be held ut Olmsted, in
Harrison County, on Thursday, the 10th day
Of january inst, for the purpose of organi-
.ng Company to construct Il road connect
Council Bluffs with Mankato and St. Paul,
in Minnesota, and the pincries Of the North.
Said road to run up the valley of the Boy
or River, through the centre of Harrison,
Eastern part of Monona, Western portion of
Shelby, centre Of Crawford, Sac, Bucna
Vista, Clay and Dickinson Counties, and to
be dlnomnatcd the "Council Bluffs, Boyer
Valley and Minnesota Railroad"
That road running up the Valley of the
Boyer, could be easily and cheapy consruc-
ted, is susceptible of ocular demonstration
that it would be of immense bcne6, to this
city and to the whole country contiguous to
the line of the road, none are 50 foolhariy
rs to deny-that it can and riU be built. ut
an early day, it is not our province here to
say or sainsay. We leave that to be settled,
by that future which is to decide all matters
Of rcrplexing uncertainty. We are friend
Of Railroads-we like to pat the iron horse,
and would be UNNECESSARILY pleased, even
now, to see him snortiug over the prairies
and through the bluffs Of the Missouri Slope,
and we therefore favor this project, trusting
and hoping that the people of Western Iowa
may soon be able to build the road to the
Minnesota line. As Pottawattamie County
is deeply interested in every project looking
to communication with the pincries and the
great lakes, she will, Of course, be represen-
ted in the Convention at Olmsted, on the
10Th inst.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1859-01-08

who have been to the Rocky Mountains in
different directions, in order to attend to
the interest of their respective Companies.
These gentlemen state in their reports, that
the route running up the North side of ths
Platte, has the advantage over any other
going from the Missouri River-becausc it
has considerable settlements and several
small towns, as we'll "a regular stage
stations for 800 miles Of the way to the
mines.
The most satisfactory evidence, to my
mind, however, is this that the persons now
in the mines, who have gone over the differ
ent routes, write back stating, that they
made the trip on the North side of the
Platte several days shorter than those per-
sons who started from different points south
of this, and that they found plenty of grass,
water and wood all the way, and that their
oxen were fresh and strong when they
reached the mines-but those who went
South of this place, travelled over good
deal of country that was barren sand hills,
yielding nothing for their cattle, in conse'
quence of which, some of them died by the
way, and those that reached there, were
faded and worn out.
Now say, again, these are facts, on
which you can rely, for have obtained them
from very reliable Observation-Disclosures,
want you to gain all the information you
can respecting the different routes, and de-
eide according to your own judgment.
Yours, fratcrnally,
JOIN HANCOCK.