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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
CORRESPONDENCE PROM WASHINGTON


Mr. EDITOR: Amidss the conflicting
surmises and hopes in regard to the nom
nation of a Presidential candidate at
Charleston. / hope may be allowed to
express an opinion in regard 70 that
event and its consequence. l am not
one of those who despair of the recupera-
tive powers of that noble old party,
which, in its few temporary defeats here
tofore, has borne up againstsuch epheme-
raj reverses with conscious reliance
upon the returning sense of the people,
and in which it has never yet been dis
appointed. Let me predict, therefore,
that, OF Charleston, there will be no sur
render or departure from any of those
time honored principles, for which the
Democratic party has ever contended.
No temporizing or compromising policy
will receive endorsement by that conven-
ton. The representatives Of the Demo-
cracy there do not intend, at this late
day, to sacrifice the glorious ground
work of their faith to the clanors or fears
Of those who plead the loaves and fishes
as an argument for such surrender; they
will say enphatically to all who attempt
to thrust any newborn vsgaries upon
their consideration. "that the democrat
cy of the country have principles which
are endeare6 to them by too many hard
fought battles to surrender one inch Of
them now, either for the sake Of men Oh
| tho an,n1umonto of nffica -
Mr.. Douglas cannot put new spoke
in the democratic wheel the old gear is
in excellent running order, and needs nc
patching or repair; and should Mr.
Douglas attempt to stop lis progress, he
will fnd himself fat of bis back, with it,
ponderous wheels rumbling heedlesslJ
over his PROSTATE person. The work o.
that convention will I'D ended by the
nomination of sound, national demo.
crat; the people care NOT who he is, bu
intend to bear him triul, phantly along
in that good old wagon, ind land hin
safely at the White house in Washing
ton. Let no democrat fe r the result fol
one moment. Let him rimember that
although our present Ole Chief MagiS
trate is villifed and abu by the ancien
enemy, and, with shame add, by som,
who call themselves demo ats. the noble
old hero of New Orleans vas Thousand
times more traduced, but anne out of i
all unscathed, and triumphpntly sustained
by the applause of grateful people. s.
will it be with the Sage OF Wheatland-
standing like rock amidst the breakers
he is nobly redeeming the pledge HI
made, from the steps of the capitol, tt
stand by and defend the Constitution o
his country; and should bis preference,
for retirement be gratifed, he will sur
render bis trust with conscience void o
offence, and receive from the people thu
well merited reward due a good an {
faithful servant. p.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

DEPARTED this life, on the morning Of the I'd
instant, Mrs. A. NJ. BECKETT mother Of Mr.
joins W. BEcKETr, aged about b4 years The
deceased resided in Triadelphi4, and was one
OF the first to give the alarm Of the late FIRE In
that place, which 50 frightened her as 10 cause
her immediate death
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

The CLAY STATUE AT New ORLEANS. -
The demonstration at New Orleans on the
18th instant, on the occasion of the in
auguration of the Clay statue is said to
have been the most imposing affair ever
witnessed in that city. The procession,
military and civic, was four miles long.
w. II. Hunt was the orator of the day.
The Knight Templars turned out in large
numbers, all mounted on white horses.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

E1- A year ago, says the Boston
" Post" we predicted that 9tbc little
bonnets of the present day are sure to be
followed by the large scoop-shevcls which
used to hide the fair faces of the wearers
fifteen or twenty years ago." Editors,
like poets, are prophets er e6icio, and
the fulilment of our vaticinafion is al
ready foreshadowed in the spring fash
ions. Not long ago you couldn't see a
woman's bonnet for her face; presently
you won't be able to see her face for her
bonnet, but
Searching long in vain,
You'll spy her features downs acghorn lane"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

TIE Census. The Washington pa
pers state that Superintendent Kennedy
has begun to furnish marshals with the
instructions, blank returns, &c. for taking
the eighth census. The assistants are to
commence their labors on the LIST day of
June. and the results of their inquiries
are to be returned in six schedules, viz !:
Population, slave inhabitants, mortality,
productions Of agriculture, products of
industry, and social statistics.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

TnE CONTEMPLATED DUEL. The anti
cipated duel between Messrs. Pryor and
Potter was stopped by the arrest of the
latter gentleman, in Washington, on
Saturday last. He was required to give
security before Justice Dom in the sun
of $4,000 that he should fight a due
with no one, and particularly with the
Hon. Roger A. Pryor; nor should he
leave the city for the purpose of fighting
with him, either in the District or else.
where.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

The ADMISSION OF KANsAs.-It ap-
pears that on the passage of the bill ad-
hitting Kansas into the Union, by the
House of Representatives, on the 18th
inst. Messrs. DAVIS and Hughes, of Ma
ryland, voted in the negative, and Mr..
Webster, of Maryland, in the affirmative.
Messrs. Stewart, Harris and Kunkle
were not present when the vote was taken.
The bill admits Kansas under the VIVIAN.
dotte constitution. 1t has yet to 60
through the Senate.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
Notice to Creditors.
SPECTACLES.

GOLD, Silver and fine Steel srrcrAcLEa,
VI Eyeglasses. &c. Of every focus Also,
Opera and Shell Reading Olasscs. A large as
sortment Of the above always on band.
Particular attention paid 10 the selection Of
glasses suited 10 the eyes Of wearcrs.
N. W. GAIT a BRO, Jewellers,
354 Penn. Az. doors west Browns hotel,
mar 70 Washington, u. 9.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

G. & o. CANAL. The damage done
to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal by the
recent freshet is not near 50 serious as at
first supposed. An official letter, writ
ten on Sunday evening and re ceiyed by
the President Of the Company, states that
the food did no injury to Dam No. A OF
Dam No. S, and that the damage to the
Guard Bank is not such as to stop navi-
cation. The principal damage was done
to the tow path by the overflow of the
banks; and it will cost about fifteen hun
drcd, certainly, not over two thousand
dollars to repair all damages and enable
navigation, temporarily suspended by the
condition of the tow paths, to be resumed
within ten days. The necessary repairs
have been begun. Frederick Eransiner
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

Our RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.-The
Hon. VIM. Preston, our ambassador to
Spain, returned by the Asia, and has
proceeded to Washington. The New
York Tribune is assured that be has me-
gotiated treaty with the Queens gov
eminent, whereby all the questions hi.h-
er;o in issue between the two nations are
adjusted, and the most amicable rela-
tons re- established.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

DELAWARE OPposIrIoN. Tho "Peo-
pies" party of Delaware held a State
convention at Dover last week, and,
after considerable discussion, resolved not
to send delegates either to the Baltimore
or the Chicago Convention, but to await
the course Of events. The convention
then adjourned over until June.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

EE Jesse i. Haw, in answer to some
insolence from negro man named Banks
shot and wounded him on Sunday, neal
the Washington city boundary. Justice
Dom held Mr. Haw to bail iD the sum oil
$40. 900.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

E1- A gentleman residing in Fabius,
Onondaga county. New York, has or
dered the Charleston Mercury to be sent
to him until Republican President is
chosen. The Mercury says that he is
"a life subscriber"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

HEAVY ROBBERY. The Office and safe
of the Adams Express Company at Vim
cennes. Indiana, were broken into few
nights ago, and about three thousand dol
lars, supposed to be in Indiana currency,
stolen therefrom.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

EE The recent decision of the Court
of Appeals of New York in the Lemon
slave case is understood to be adverse to
the rights Of master to bold his slaves
in transitu through that State without a
law of the State sanctioning it, or at least
in the face Of law of the State against
it. The case will probably come to the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

ANOTHER DEcLENsroN.- Houston
has written letter, which appears 10 the
Texas papers, declining to allow his
name to 60 before the Charleston con-
ycntiou. He says that any movement
for his election to the Presidency must
originate with the people.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

THE HALL FOR THE CHICAGO CoSvEN-
rIoN. Ground has been broken in Chi
cago for the great wigwam for use during
the Republican Convention. 1t is to be
completed in thirty days, and will con-
tain room for 5000 people.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

Es- The Governor. on Monday last
in tho presence of Hon. j. q. Brooke
and G.. G. Kilbourne, President Of the
Senate and Speaker of the House VIM.
Kilgour, Esq, Secretary Of the Senate,
and Milton Y. Kidd, Clerk Of the House
signed the balance of the bills passed al
tho last session.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

TIE CALIFORNIA Pony EXPRESS. = The
new fast line, known as the Pony Ex-
press, connecting the further cxtremities
Of the telegraphic wires of the Atlantic
and Pacific systems, has brought news
from California in the unprecedented time
Of eleven days. But for failure of the
line in Missouri, the feat would have been
accomplished in ten.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

ET Climbers IL SO prevalent among
horses in Kent county. Nd, that the au-
thorities Of Chesterto VIZ have prohibited
such diseased animals from being brought
Va that town, under . penalty Of s..
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

WHAT VIRGINIA Tu1NKs.-A Virginia
newspaper notices the arrival, in Jeffer-
son county, of Charles 7. Butler and his
slave, Moses Horner, about whom there
Was such an intense excitement. a few
days since, in Philadelphia. The jour-
nal in question says that Mr.. Butler ex-
presses himself highly gratifed with
the action Of the authorities and people
of Philadelphia. Everything that could
be done was done by the Judge and his
officers, and the mob which attempted to
effect the rescue of the negro was CON-
posed, almost entirely, of free negroes,
and had no sympathy or countenance
from the citizens Of the city, or the Off
GERS in authority"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

ET The Court Of Appeals have unan-
imously affirmed the decision Of Judge
Martin. of the Superior Court Of Balti-
mere city, On The nsv police bill.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
Marriaac.

MARRIED. In Baltimore city on the 18th
instant, at the Church Of the Immaculate Con-
ception, by Rev. Mr.. LEYDEs, O. ALEXAN-
DER BAKER TO Miss MARY FRANCIS
KUHN, both Of that city.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

READ THEN. One Of our exchanges
remarks that those who fail to read the
advertisements in newspapers often lose
moro than they imagine. Advertise
ments arc printed to be read as much as
any other item Of news, and it is just as
essential to read them. There is not an
advertisement printed that is of no
importance TO some persons. Nothing
speaks more clearly of mans prosperi-
ty in business than the manner in which
he advertiscs. Do not fail to read them.
NJ. WILLIAM, AGAIN ! This enterpris-
ing and exceedingly tasteful gentleman,
who has large establishment Of the
richest and most fashionable French Mil
lenery, is out, in this weeks - Sentinel, ("
with an advertisement Of new goods, just
received. We will not venture to say
much about them, but only ask our lady
patrons to read over what be offers, and 4,
if they then want any thing Of the beau
tiful and the fashionable, TO call on Will
liam.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

E5- Judge Krcbs of the Baltimore
City Circuit Court has appointed George
w. Sherwood, Clerk, TO ill the vacancy
declared by the Legislature 10 exist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

CoUNTERFgIT Iii is stated that num-
Der Of counterfeit notes on the Citizens
Bank Of Baltimore are in circulation iu
Cecil county, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

TO the Church Lot being the HOUSES AND
LOTS owned and occupied by Josiah Wolfe at
the time Of his death. The same will be sold
free Of the widows DOVER
TERMS OF SALE.--The purchase money
to be paid in equal stamcnts--oue-third on
the day of sale, and the residue in one and
two years, with interest from the day OF sale,
to be secured by the bonds Of the purchaser,
with sureties TO be approved by the Trustee /;
and on the ratification of the sale, and the
payment of the whole purchase money. land
not before,) the said Trustee will convey to
the purchase, the property TO him sold, free,
clear aud discharged OF al claim Of the par
ties TO this cause, or Of any person or persons
claiming by, from or under them.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

E1- While hunting, lately, an attempt
was made by an adjutant to assassinate
the Emperor Of Russia, which was hap
PLY frustrated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

ET- John F. D. Magruder. Esq was
appointed by the Orphans Court, on
Tuesday last, District Commissioner for
the First District, vice Thomas Lansdalc,
Esq, resigned.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
Montgomery County, % wit

On this day Of 1860, before the sub
criber, Justice Of the Peace Of the State of
Maryland, in and for said County, personally
appeared and declared that he in
tends to apply for n traders license, under the
I'd section Of the Act Of January Session, 1858,
to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgom-
cry County, and made oath that the amount OF
the stock Of goods generally kept on hand by
him Tor By The concern in Which he is eagqged,
in case II is a partnership at the principal
season ofsale, Tor ifthe applicant has not pre-
viously engaged in such trade, ha The amount
efMe stock Of goods chich he e1pectsto keep de-,
does not Tor will mott exceed s..
SNnrn hnfnrn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

ET There are 1866 soldiers Of tho
Revolution still living. The youngest
Of them is 80 years old
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
FANCY GoOn@
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE Of Decree OF the Circuit
~ Court for Montgomery county, as q Court
Of Equity, passed in a cause in said Court,
wherein Levi 7. Hyatt and wife are complain
ants, and John b. Wolfe and Others are de-
PENDANTS, the subscriber, as Trustee, will offer
at public sale, to the highest bidder. on the
premises, in lIyattstown in said county,
On SATURDAY, the 18th of May ne xt,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

LICENSES TO RETAILEns or Spurious or FsR-
sENTED LIQuoRs OR LAGER BEgR.--The amounts
Of license TO be paid by retailers Of spirituous
and fcrmenied liquors or lager beer are az fol-
lows: If the value OF their stock in trade be
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

CHARGES AT CHARLESTON "A friend
now in Charleston, under date of the 9th
instant, thus writes to the Washington
Star
There is being made now very
strong effort to give the Institute Hall to
the Convention without charge, aud also
to accommodate people at reasonable
prices. Tell anybody you know who
Wish to come to the city at that time,
that they can get accommodations at from
$3.50 to SO per day. There will be
plenty of room for 10000 persons. You
have no idea how much is being done for
this great event." ***
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
THE McCORMf
REAPER and M0Wy
HIGHLY IMPROVED
FOR 1860.
80, 1000 ALREADY IN USE IN THE
UNITED STATESl
With Yearly Sales now OF 5,OOO!l All
giving general satisfaction.
None ever Returned


TNIlE FARMERS of Montgomery county are
Il respectfully informed, that have BEEN APP
pointed By Messrs. g. II. McCoRMicK & BRorH-
ERs, agent for tile sale Of their Machines for
Montgomery and the adjoining counties Of
Frederick, Carroll and Howard.
THE MCCORMICK REAPER AND MOWER
is offered to the farmer for 1860, SO greatly Inn
proved, rs will be found fully to meet his wants
as Reaper and az a Mower 80 modified In its
construction, as now to be the only complete
machine for both purposes The 4-horse ma
chine whilst, cutting swaih six inches wider
than formerly and the smaller machine seven
inches wider than that Of past seasons, are al
together narrower, lighter aud stronger and will
run much easter, icsth no material side-drad This
cannot be well understood, without being seen,
but is nevertheless so, AND SO GUARANTEED.
We present, therefore, for 1860, The four
horse machine, the widest cut OF all Reapers
and Mowers, before the public, and the 2-horse
machine, one foot wider than those of most
makes, Nth light druyt for two horses in
Reaping and Moving. lighter than Is required
for much narrower machines.
Improvements are added to the McCoR-
MICK, only as the result Of long and pRAc-
fIoAI experience ;it Chicago, and the farmers
are not asked TO buy what has not been fully
proved by actual working.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20

The applicant must either make oath, as
heretofore, before the Clerk of the Circuit
Court Of the County where he IS engaged in
business, Of the amount Of goods kept on hand,
IT the principal season Of sale or tie oath may
be administered by a Justice OF the Peace,
when the person wanting the licenses applies
through agent. II the latter course be
adopted, the following form will be deemed a
sufficient compliance with the act:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is DUlI'
THE HYATTSTOWN BRASS BAND.

INHlS BAND being composed of young men,
principally mechanics, who have been AT
M expense Of nearly ST 900, leach having an
equal interest, and that at his own expense, J
for the benefit of our county, are now compe-
tent to fulfil any engagement they may he call
ed for with tic LATEST CHOICE MUSIC
such as
QUICK STEPS,
POLKAS. WALTZES,
G-4LLOPS, REELS,
FUNERAL MAR CHES, &c
We trust that the citizens, when they have
call for music, will, as honor due, give us a
favorable consideration. Our motto is--Not
to be ercelIed by any Band in the county.
U. NJ. LAYTON, Leader;
G. T. ANDERSON, Director;
J. G. d. HARRISS, Sec'y;
ap 2o-tt J. II. TABLER, Treasurer
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20


Mr.. BLANcnsRD's LETTER. We stated
in our issue of the 9th instant, as an item
of news, that, in portion of Medley
District, the wheat seeded with patent
fertilizer, promised only sad failure,
and threatened the loss Of thousands OF
dollars to those who mad used it." We
certainly did not design to injure any
one by publishing that which We had
heard from several sources, and the truth
of which we had no reason to doubt.
Mr.. BLANCHARD. who supposed we had
reference to his fertilizer, has sent us a
communication upon the subject, which
we most cheerfully publish to-day, and
invite our readers to perusal of it and
if we have done Mr.. B. the least irjus-
tice, we can assure him it was entirely
urintentioual, aud are anxious to make
reparation in any way possible.
MEETING OF THE School COMMISSIONERS
The Commissioners of Public Schools
met on Tuesday last Present, N1essrs
SELLMAN, You've, CARTER, and FAR
oUHAR. We understand WIN. II. FAR,
ounAR was chosen president of the board
and RoBERr w. CARTER, treasurer. i
was ordered, that the treasurer, under the
old law, be authorized to pay all order.
dated on or before the 31st day of Marcel
last, when they adjourned to the first
Monday in May next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-04-20
LOTS OELAMn.

and premises, in said Hyaltstown, to wit Be
ginning AZ Lot adjoining the Lot Of u M
Layton, Esq and numbered on the plat o
said town, to wit
No. ~ Front and 76 Back,
No. % Front and II Back,
No. "a Front and 70 Back,
No. rs Front and 70 Back,
No. 26 Front and so Back,
No. 81 Front and 81 Back
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

Ines including printing cloths and prints firmly
held Manufacturers OF ready made clothing are puS-
chasing materials with caution than usuai The Ac-
counts given by different houses regarding tia prospects,
OF the Southern trade the coming differ Soma
state that their advces from that region avoraof0
and quite satisfactory while others speak dscoura gngy
OF the accounts they have received. The impression
seemed be pretty general however. that the country
would require the GOODS and as The crops Of both cotton
and had been abundant and nearly all seq
represented to be prosperous that the spring trade
would active and large In cotton domestic goods ~o
ro,iced that heavy standard orewn shee,ogs were
firm at 8ko Medium light sheetngs were
firmly held Beached sheetDgs and shirtings were
aso strongly held Threeqaarer goods were IN light
supply and firm. Drills sustained by the export de-
mand We quote China brown drills ut Shc., narrow
brown at 75c, beached at es4c Co. while blues were
at 1896 to l04c. Denms, ttoes aud ticks we're quet
and prices unchanged Cotonades In fair request
for the Printing cloths were quiet but nrnt
Lawns were In good assortment but quiet Prints, a
neat small stripes and 6gures in most request WITH
some sales 70 distant purchasers. The show OF prints
opening for the trade EXHIBITS great skill and taste IN
cooIs and patterns aud In great variety Of styles, sup
pied from large number OF leading print works. Prices
range nom about &C. up TO &c. 91sc.
Fine caesmeres Ia good assortment and well held
Fine domestic fancy wooens also In good assorr
ment t1annels were in good supply and stocks ncreas
ing, W. thout change OF moment In prices
In foreign goods the business was moderate, as yet
Both English and French drcse goods OF styles and
ecent importaons In the way Of being opened and
fered for SALE Each succeeding week from this time
onward Ia expected to witness gradual augmentation In
he opening Of the spring trade.