Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-03-11
PETIT JURY.

Lawrence Allnutt, M. Green,
Richard j.. Ross.
School MANAGERS. On Tuesday last,
the Commissioners appointed the follow
ing gentlemen as School Managers of
the several districts Of this county, for
the ensuing year:
First District-Joshua w. Dorsey,
Enoch B. Hutton, Edward w. Owen.
Second District Ell; Wolfe, Charles
R. Purdom, Richard II. Burdett.
Third Diarict. DR.. N. Brewer,
Richard II. Jones, Alex. Z. Soper.
Fourth District. Alexander Kilgour,
John Counselman, Samuel West.
FVh District.-Sam'l Cashell, Benz
Fawcett, Oliver II. P Clarke
e. Our lady readers will please no.
tice, in another column, the advertise
ment of Mr.. WILLIAM, who offers for
sale large and beautiful assortment Of
Bonnets, Trimmings, &c, at very low
prices for cash. 1t is unnecessary to say
anything in his praise to those who have
dealt with him heretofore, as they are
always pleased with his goods and prices.
Any of our friends visiting Washington,
will do well to give him a call
NEW FIRM.-Our old friend, JNo. II.
SMooT, Georgetown, has associated with
him in the Dry Goods business, Mr.. j,
Il. BURRoUGHs, and the firm for the fu-
ture will be under the name Of Smoot &
Burroughs. Our readers wishing to
purchase Dry Goods, will please call at
the old place for bargains, No, l19,
Bridge street.
MARYLAND Coal TRADE. The Frost
burg (Md.) Gazette says there is every
indication of an early and active bust
ness in the mining region of Allegany
county Large contracts have been made
for coal, by several companies, which
will give employment to many industri-
GUS and worthy miners, and enable them
to provide the hecessaries of life, and
comforts for themselves and their fami-
lies.
EE- In the Criminal Court, at Wash
ington, on Monday, Mr. Ould, District
Attorney, announced the death of Mr.
Key, and made some remarks on the
character and high standing of the de-
ceased, after which the Court adjourned
over to Tuesday, as a mark of respect.
The case of sickles has not yet been
taken up, and be is still in jail.
E17- In some Of the churches in New
York, on Sunday last. sermons were
preached on the "Sickles tragedy p
This being 4 new theme, no doubt drew
good houses. and the everlasting slavery
question was dismissed for one day at
last. Great place, Gotham
E43- DR.. Wm. NEwroS MERCER, Of
New Orleans, has made an additional
donation of two thousand five hundred
dollars to the Maryland Agricultural
College. The aggregate amount Of his
contributions is now seven thousand five
hundred dollars.
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL. Boats
began taking on coal shipments at Cum
berland on Monday The canal is re-
ported in good order throughout. The
season opens under favorable auspices,
and boatmen, shippers and miners are
said to be all in good spirits,
Esj- The Chattanooga Glenn Gaz-
cite carries the name of John Bell at the
head Of its columps as its candidate for
the Presidency, Subject to the decision
Of a National Wing Convention"
EH- The Hon. Henry S. Geycr, late
a United States Senator from the State
Of Missouri, died at st.. Louis on Satur-
day last lie was an eminent lawyer
and as a citizen universally respected.
R1-0n Wednesday last in Savannah,
Ga, the first day Of the auction, 23O
slaves were sold at an average Of $500
At GAINESVILLE. Va, last week, 3s were