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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

HoRRIBLE TRAGEDY IN VIRGINIA
Richmoad. Feb 28--Y esterday, in Pitt
sylyania county, Capt. Vincent NFitchers
WAS taking testimony relative to the di-
torce Of bis granddaughter from man
named Clemens, when the latter and his
brother became angry and fred their re-
rolyers, grazing Witchers' clothing
The latter then returned the FIRE and shot
both dead. The grandson Of Mr. w,
banned Smith, attempted to enter, when
b third Mr.. Clemens fred upon him.
Smith Immediately killed him with his
bowie-knife. Mr.. Witchers is seventy
1--we years old and is well known citizen.
lie was formerly President of the Dan
vile Railroad.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

PENNSYLVANIA DEMocEArIo CONVEX
TON. The Pennsylvania Democratic
Convention met in Reading on Wednes-
day last, and was organized by the cleo
ton ST w. II. Welsh, Esq, of York,
President. The vote stood, Welsh 81,
Cunningham, Of Beaver county, III
The Welsh vote is regarded as represent
ing the strength Of President Buchanan
in the convention.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

RrPoa7 OF THE CoMMfTTEE OK ELEc-
r1oSs.-Mr. Freaner, chairman Of the
committee on elections. reported in tho
House Of Delegates. on Monday last, in
the matter Of the contested election d
the gentlemen sitting as members from
Baltimore city. The report is clear
aai forciblc statement Of the law and
the facts of the case, coming to the only
conclusion which seems to US possible
from the premises, that the election y
that city was uttetly; VOID, from violence
and fraud, and that the seats of the re-
turned members should be declared vacant.
A resolution to that effect was reported.
Another report, in the case Of r. j.
KERR IS. T. r. GATHER, Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore city, was al
so presented. Mr.. Gathers place is al
SO declared to be vacant on the same
ground as those Of the delegates, and a
resolution to that effect introduced. In
consequence Of the indisposition Of Mr..
Freaaer, no report has yet been made
in tho case Of the State comptroller.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

FoR CasgtEsros Gov. hhiilip +.
Thomas and j. NJ. Qwinn, Esq, has
been appointed delegates to the Charles
ton convention from Baltimore city. The
convention which appointed them, adopt
ed resolutions endorsing the administra-
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

A New Bank.-The last Legislature
of Maryland granted charter to the
Queen Anne's County Bank, F" to be To-
Gated at Centreville, with capital of
500. 000-to commence operations when
$50, geo is subscribed. Thecommission-
ers named in the act held a meeting a
few days ago and resolved to apply to the
Legislature to have the charter so amei--ssss
ed as 10 exclude all persons from subscri-
bing to the stock Of tic bank except Jona
.jiae citizens Of Kent, Queen Anne's,
Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester and Somer-
set counties. BY this means foreign spec
ulators viii be prevented from obtaining
control of the institution.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

The GREAr FIRE AT DANvrLLE, KY
It appears that fifty-six houses were con-
sumcd in the FIRE which occurred at
Danvillc, Ky, on the I'D Of February.
The principal business portion Of the
town was almost entirely destroyed. The
total loss is estimated at 100000, Of
which about one-half was insured. a
letter says the large and costly hotel,
known as the " Battcrton House." was
entirely consumed with all the furniture
A total loss. The whole Of Main street.
on the north side, was swept away, ex-
cept two buildings recently erected by
Mr.. Charles Mitchell. The whole square
from Welch's corner is one scene Of dcs,
olation. The law Offices Of Messrs Bell,
Cowan and Fox, on the other side Of the
street, were consumed. Three churches
burned-the Reformcr, Episcopal and
Second Presbyterian. The dwelling aG
Prof Matthews, where thcG6
uafod tvaa aIao 49,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

| IIoy. Mn KEITr's BRoTHna NUMBERED.
On Friday last, Mr.. Keitt, the mem
Der Of Congress from South Carolina, re-
lceived a dispatch stating that an elder
brother Of his, physician, residing at
Pilatza, Florida, was murdered ia bis
bed b. some Of his negroes. The muir
dered man was at tho time i'll in bed,
and his throat was cut by one or more
negroes, whom he had not long before
purchased. They were from some one CT
the northern slaveholding States-prob-
ably Maryland or Virginia. There is a
report that Pilatka was marked down
upon John Browns map with rcd
cross, indicating that it embraced the
elements Of instruction.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

DEATH OF A CATHOLIC BIsHoP The
Nashville, Tenn, papers announce the
death, on the 21st ult., Of Bishop Miles,
Catholic bishop Of that diocese, from
paralysis. He was born in Prince
Georges county, Md, in 1890, and at
the age of FIVE years removed to Ken
lucky. He was ordained as priest
about the year 1916. lie removed to
Nashville in the year 1898, since which
time he has been permanent resident.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

To sell spirituous and fermented IL
quors or lager beer in quantities not less
than pint $1S, instead of $40, as in
the old bill.
Section twelve Of the new bill repeats
all the sections of the new code, relating
to licenses Of eating and oyster houses,
and inserts new section fixing tho SUN
for each and every license at $50. I'm
der the old law the license is rated ac-
cording to the rent paid by the several
establishments, as follows "a rent of
$50 is licensed at $50 of 800 at $75;
a rent Of between 800 and $500 IL
censed at 800; between $500 and $500
licensed at Sl25; between $500 and
$500. licensed at $3.50; between $500
and 81 600, licensed at 5000; between
81 900 and $4,000, license at $3.50 !;
rent exceeding 1000 licensed at $500.
These are the rates of license under the
law at present, and it is proposed by the
new law to put them all on the same
footing, large establishments and small
establishments at $50.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

ELECTIONS The municipal election,
which took place in Frederick on Mon
day last, resulted in favor of the DEM
ocrats.
That held in Georgetown, on the same
lay, resulted, also, in favor of the Dem
,crats.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

BIRTH OF A SPANISH PRINCESS On
Saturday morning, the President Of the
Uoited States was waited upon by Signor
Lassara, Minister from Spain, en- grind
costume, and presented with an auto
graph letter from the Queen Of Spain,
announcing the birth Of a daughter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02
WILLIAM II. FARRER,
Notice 80 Creditors.

fsJssGC &c LEGssss1ESs
NJ Office is hereby given that the subscrb-
In er has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Montgomery county letters Of administra-
ton on the personal estate Of
JOSEPH GARDINER,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the youch-
ers thereof, TO the subscriber, on or before tho
2sth day Of February, 1861; otherwise they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit Of
said estate. Persons indebted 10 said estate,
are requested to make immediate payment.
LYDIA GARDINER,
mar 2--4t Administrators.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

A New LIoUoR LICENSE LAw.-Mr.
Long, chairman of the committee on
ways and means in the House Of Dele
gates, has reported bill to change the
liquor license law now in force, and by
which licenses are rated according to the
rent paid by tavern keepers, and the
stock in trade of dealers. The following,
says an Annapolis letter, will show the
changes proposed
The licenses for dealers in liquor un-
der the old and new hiLIvare:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

ESs- It is stated that company Of
capitalists has been formed and are about
to make proposition to Congress to carry
the entire inland mails of the United
States, provided the ranking privilege
is abolished, from the revenue arising
thorefrom. The company is abundantly
ahlo to perform the work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

SUR FOR LIBEL.-The proprietors Of
ghe Baltimore Patriot newspaper have
sued the proprietors of the Baltimore Clip
per forlibel. in publishing certain mat
ter in the latter paper alleged to be IL
lbellous. The lamages are laid at $500.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS. It
Kill be seen by notice in another col
umn, that the Commissioners for tbs
county will meet on Monday next, and
Lremain in session during the week, fer
! re purpose Of hearing appeals in re-
hon to, and noting transfers Of" the
iessed property Of this county, and any
Ger business that may come before
,he Executors. administrators, and
otlis, will find it to their interest to at
Can
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

fw ADVERTISEMENTS The atten-
3nlf our readers is called to a number
Nv advertisements, in to-day's paper.
{ our friends visiting Baltimore,
lyisling anything in the jewclry line,
% well to call at the magnificent
% Nessrs. CANFIELD & Co. Those
gas fertilizers Of any description
y osnnend to call on the firm Of
CYi & nonsHY, where they will lnd
a are supply, at low prices.
Atfiisn is also called to the advertise
s1s1: J. r. ELyASs & Co., Washing-
49,. Fho have for sale anything
a fla.yl4sht in the hardware line.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02
ROCKVILLE, ED.
Nomination Of Hon. jas. 4. Pearce.

FRIDAY. :.::::#MARcH- ., 1860.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

E1- The Opposition party Of Ken
.unlxv held their eonucs.:az~11mu
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

CIEcu1T CouRr.-The March Term O.
the Circuit Court for this county com
mences on Monday next. We learn thai
Ne dockets are small, and it is though
term will not last longer than one
e hope those attending Court, aad
ing themselves in arrears to Us fag
subscription, job work, &c. will make
1t convenient to bring Us he amount.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

Ea5- The Dutch government has SWEEP
away the last vestige Of slavery from 81
East India possessions. On j
September last the ipsiitr
exist. Thaum
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02

7 SALE OF sLAvn.-NegrO zobdeq,
about q yeafs Of age, belonging to tile
Hste of thoYEe WIN. Braddock Esq,
Ia, iasssis place. on Wednesday
ST .cg1 Mr. Charlie sM. Price,
AID SLAy Y.--Governor Me-
ned the biNabolishiug slavery
Y Of \ps The Leg
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-03-02
Small Farm for Sale

| Will SELL, a. private lGin
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-11-28
DAIIAS ALIAS COUNTY TEXAS, NOVEMBER 28, 1860.

commanded by Gcn. Mogyoady,-
lie pointed TO the Ncapolitans who
were in possession II the battery,
aud cried out 10 them, Forward,
my lads; dispcITc that rabblo yon-
der for me /" This "abblc y CON
sisted of regiment of the line, II
squadron of cavalry, company OF
chus. curs, and II company of artil'
lcyy. The llungariuns, without
waiting to count the number Of the
adversary, rushed forward and
charged with the bayonct, Aiicr II
contest OF twenty minutes the bat
terry was rctaksn, and once more II
poured its storm ofgrape " the Ne
apolitun troops, who fled in conitl-
sion across the fields, The llunga-
rians in this encounter had thirty
mon put horse dc c0nsJat; tho Nea,
politans about 200. Garibaldi did
not wait to dress his wound, but
hurried elsewhere.
At noon, the tide of battle turned
il favor of Garibaldi. The eye wit
ness we have quoted, says:
Fresh battalions and new guns
came up from Caserta and Naples
and Joined in tho battle, Tho Tia
ribaldians, when the battle COM
mcnced, were not 10000 strong;
they had now $1,000 men in the bat
tie. Garibaldi seemed Ubiquitous.
lie watched every phase Of the bat
tie, keeping 206O men in reserve on
his left to throw himself into Capua
if the vicissitudcs of the struggle
should offer him u propitious oppor-
tunity. He was much moved, rcd
and wet from pcrspiration, and his
voice altered by emotion.
At noon the roar Of the cannon
ceased. The fire Of muskctry ut the
Archi Of Santa Maria continued un-
abated. \ smile began to play up
on the lips, and the color to reap
pear in the checks of many patriots.
Garibaldi under terrible fire
from the enemy, wrote II dispatch
announcing full success. lie then
declared to his soldiers, who thought
themselves vanquished, that they
were victors, and they, believing him.
attacked the royalists with such nm
petuosity that at 3 o'clock in the
( afternoon the latter gave way and
were pursued at the point Of tho
bayonct right into Capua. Mere
BOYS rushed on men nand killed them
There was an appalling massacre
the patriots being exaspcrated.
Tie king commanded in person
dressed in plain, clothes. lie wa
continually seen under fire. Gaii
baldi, as usual, was everywhere, es
pecially were the danger was great
est.
We have 1900 men horse dc com
bat. The loss of the royalists il
about 5000.
The battle lasted from half-pas
.hree in the morning till seven il
Tho evening
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-11-28

rs, Abrupt Lisconlnumco oi
subscriptions to pro-slavery news
papers,
: II. The greatest possible onconr'
ngemcnt to free white laLor
90, No moro hiring OF slaves hl'
shareholders,
u. Immediate death to slavery,
or if not immediate, unqualified pro-
scriptiun of its advocates during the
pcriod of ils existence,
-. A tax ofsiNty dollars on every
STAKEHOLDER for each aud every ne
gro in his possession at the present
time, or at any intermediate time
between now and the ith Of July
1863.
%. An additional tax of forty
dollars per annum, to he levied an
frafy, for each and every Negro
found in his possession after the 'ilh
of July, 1868,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-11-28

majority Of boll stcsl'hs, hu WI
reNnonicnt of the New York World
saws that several Congressman from
Virginia represent their state as he
ing in favor oi' submitting to Lin
coins election,
Washinqfon, Nor, ia rumor
gains credit here, tha, Attorney lien
erul Black and the Secretary of War
Mr.. (Floyd, have informed President
Bucharan that they would resign il
lac cnibwes federal laws in the ease
of notification by amy State. The
States newspaper comes ont an indie
dent Journal, opposing disunion,
A company OF L, ), Artillery has
left for Fayetteville, y. g.. to protect
the arsenal there.
Jackson. Mss, NOr. 13.-An i'm
mense meeting OF the citizens OF all
parties, the largest ever assembled
in Jackson, was held tonight. Res
olutions unanimously passed, expires
sing n determination to resist Lln-
coins administration, and endorsing
the action of South Carolina. The
people are entirely united on these
issues. Speeches were made by sew
cral prominent men of Mississippi
The most intense enthusiasm pre-
vailed, and the meeting adjourned
amid loud cheers.
GOV. Pettus has issued proclama-
ton convening the Legislature OF
Mississippi on the 10th inst. to take
into consideration the propriety and
necessity of providing sure and bet
ter safeguards for the lives and lib
crty and property Of Mississipplan,s
than are to be found in Black kePuD-
lican oaths, as evinced in the late
election, and past action,
NEw YORK, Nov. 13.-This has
been an eventful day in financial
circles here, there has been nothing
like it for many years. The mar,
kct opened with an active demand
for money at higher rates, and a
general calling in Of loans with a
curtailing of bank discounts; this
was followed by the throwing OF n
large amount of cash stockupon the
market. which caused an immese
depreciation and consequently sac
ritico. -, -.
Washington, Nor. 13.-Thefr friends
of Lincoln here have advices IRON
Springfield, H., to the effect that
Mr.. Lincoln refuses still to make a
public exposition of his views and
future policy lie regrets the ex-
citement at the South. but believes
n calmcr tone of feeling will soon
prevail
Mr.. Corwin, of Ohio, who is now
here, says that the South have nc
cause of complaint agaipt Lincoln'
administration, neither need they
have fear of any attempt at coer
cion. All parties here say leave INC
South to take care of herself
THE ELECTION.
ST. Louis Nor. 13.-The Presiden'
tial election returns from counties
already heard from are very incom
plete; it is doubtful whether thu
State has gone for Bell or Douglas
Louisville, Nor. 10.-The State o
Kentucky has gone for Bell by anna
iority of from 5000 to 10000.
Richmond, Nou. 10.-The State o
Virginia, according to the latest re
turns, is considered certain for Brec
kenridge.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-11-28
The Effect in New York.

GALVESTON, Nov. 14th, 1861.
Bv the steamship Gen. Rusk, we
have New Orleans papers OF sun
day and Monday last.
The news is highly important.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
COLUMBIA, November, 9.-The
committee on Federal Relations has
renorteda bill calling a Convention
an the second Monday Of January,
for the purpose of taking measures
against the dangers incident TO
South Cardinals position at 'he
present moment.
Eight thousand Minute Men arc
drilling tonight.
CoLTMBIA, s. G., Nov. 10, 8 P. NJ
Roth branches of the South Carroll
ma Legislature have passed. by
unanimous vote, bill for calling a
Convention to meet on the 18th day
of December.
Senator Chestnut has resigned
his seat in the United States Senate
GuARLEsToN, Nov. 10.-lntense
excitement continues to prevail
throughout the city. Everybody,
is maRing preparations to resist al
attempts on the part of the North tf
encroach upon the CONSTITUTIONS
rights of the South. The Paimet'c
aag is still being hoisted. A large
crowd assembled and marched Il
the Arsenal, with the intention o
removing the arms deposited there
40 Fort Moultrje, bat they were un
successful in their attempts.
THE excitement is growing mor'
sntense. and resistance meetings arr
10 be held in different parts OF tn
The flag Of secession Eeq sta
ON white grounds waving IN al
1he public places and from all IN
public edifices.
The greatest joy and enthusiasm
prevail among the people Iher
Is a perfect unanimity of sentimen
In favor of decisive and immediat
action. and no doubt is eatertalne'
of an early secession of South Caro-
lima from the Federal Union.
Several thousand armed MINT
Men are now paradiDg the streets
The second revolution is inangu
rated.
GEORGIA.
ArGrsrs. Nov. le-Mrctings ar
being held throughout the state {
Georgia for the Formation q a'a'i
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-11-28
- -t--a .,.,,r,
THE SIAM ESE TWINS.


These human anatomical wonders
have again commenced to exhibit
themselves about the country, ana
recently closed an engagement at
Barnums, Museum, in this city
Though they have been frequently
described, and their history retrac-
ed the following sketch will prob
ably be new to many of our read
ers :, .r
They were born in small village
called Maklong, on the cost OF Siam,
of Chinese parents, in May, 1911,
and arc therefore now over ~ years
of age. They are united together
by a strong cartilaginous cord pro
.coeding from the lower part OF the
breast of each. On the iowcr edge
and centre of this cord is single
umbilicus, to VIII ch was attached
the umbiical cord through which
they received their common noar-
ishment while in the fetal state
tTbis fact would seem to mark them
as little mere than q duplex form OF
one beinr. which idea seems farther
carried out by tic singular physio-
logical and psychological s,Sympa-
lilies which characterize them
When one is sick the other is sick
when one is hungry the other IS !,
hungry; most generally they both
90 to sleep and awake at the same
( instant, though this is not a.wayS
thc case. SO also in general the
physiological functions Of the sys-
tenn of one are discharged co,nci,
IDENTIFY with those of the other, and
in their likes and dislikcs, pnd all
their mental emotions, there appears
10 be the most intimate sympathy
between them.
These twins, Chang and Eng by
name. were brought from Siam
April, /, 1929, hy Capt, Coffin o,
the American ship 'Sachem, ana
landed in Boston in August OF th'
same wear. They were subsequent
" exhibited extensively IN INC
United States, after which they
went to Europe, where they alsoex'
cited ereat curiosity They contIn-
ned to give public exhibitions in
this country and Europe, up to the
wear 1910, when they purchased 6
farm at Mount Airy, in North Ca
rolina. which, with the aid OF few
slaves, they have continued to cul
tivate up TO this time, being sue
cessful, as they state, in making
their own bread and butter.
Two yeari after they settled OF
their farm they married two sisters
and by these they have become thu
fathers, Chang of seven, and Eng o
eight children. Two of these chi
! dren accompany them on their pres
ent exhibition.
Though the memory of their ma
tive village is still fresh in thei
minds. having left it when elght;eel
years of age, they state that the.
have lost the use of their vernacu
zlar tongue, but instead thereofthe.
have acquired very facile use Q
fhe English language, in which the.
converse with iluency, and alswe
) all proper questions put to them D
: their visitors, with intelligence ar
afiabilitv.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-11-28
Agents Of the Herald.
fIg FUSION OF KATIE AND WILLIE

Two brown heads with tossing curls,
ed lips shutting over pearls,
are feet White and wet with dew,
Two eyes black and two eyes bluei
lille girl and hoy were they
.atie Lee and Willie Grey.
hey were standing where a brook,
lending like shepherds crook,
flashed its silver; and thick ranks
IF green willow lined the banks;
half in thought and half in play
Katie ee and Willie Grey.
They had cheeks like chrrics red,
lie was tallcr-'most hcadi
She, with arms like wrcaths OF snow,
Waved n basket to and fro,
As she loitered, half in play,
Chattcrimg to Willie Grey.
"Prctty Katie Willie said,
lAnd there came dash of red
Through the brownncss of his cheek
Bows are strong and girls are weak;
And III carry, so | will,
Katies basket up the hill.
Katie answered with laugh
"You shall only carry half;
And then, toss ,ng back her curls-
"Boys nre weak as well MS girls.
Do-you think that Katie guessed
Half the wisdom she expressed!
Men are only boys grown tall,
Hearts don't change much, aiter an
And when, long years from that day,
Katie Lee and Willie Grey
Stood again beside the brook,
Ecn.linr like n shepherd $ crook,
L. II strange that Willie said
While again dash of red
Crossed the brownness Of ms chcek--
" am strong and you are weak;
Life is but a slippery steep,
Hung with shadows cold ana deep;
Will YOU trust M, Katie dear?
Walk beside mo without fear?
May carry, if ! will, u.,
All your burdens up the mn
Aud she answered with a laugh
HNo, but you may carry half!
Close beside the little brook,
Bending like shepherds crook,
Washing, with its silver hands,
Late and carly, at the sands,
Is a cottage, where, to-day,
Katie lives with Willie Grey.
In the porch she sits, and 10!
Swings basket to and fro,
Vastly different from the one
That she swung in years agohe;
This is long, and deep, and wide'
And has rockers at tho side!
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-11-28

A travelST says that if nc we're
asked 10 describe tht'iirs sensations
of a camel-ride he would s;y 'in';o
music stool, and having wonni IT
up as high as it would 80, pnJit IN
Il cart without sprii:gs, g,i ON top
and next drive the cart lr"hoNe"Scii,N
across a plowed felt aGd +."u Wal
then form some notion ui nc terror
AID uncertainty you .''''d eNl'rif-
encc The first time !'nI m"ni'tc@ Il
camcl."