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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-02-24
ROCKVILLE MARYLAND FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY "a 1850

action" and it is forced and unwarran.
table construction of the resolution to say
that " concerted action means secession
from the Union. l belong to that class
of politicians who have been denounced
as I" fire-eaters," and never for moment
have desired dissolution of the Union
if our rights in the Union are respected
and our equality recognized. And | So
lemnly believe the very best way to pre-
serve the Union is for the Southern States
to meet and insist upon their rights, and
to act in concert in defending them.
If the South were united they could
preserve the Union, and at the same
time have their rights respected and re-
cognized. 1t is because the Southern
States have acted with so much jealousy
and distrust towards each other that the
North has been able to oncroach upon
their rights and war upon their institu-
tons.
If desired dissolution Of the Union
and wished to effect it, nothing would
please me more than the refusal Of the
slaveholding States to meet in conven-
ton, for the North will continue its ag-
gressions, and some of the slaveholding
States, goadcd to madness, will secede,
p:eferring to be held as conquered pro-
vinces, rather than become voluntary
slaves.
Speaking for myself, | would rather
" South Carolina should be the cemete-
ry of freemen than the hsbitation Of
slaves, and animated by these sentiments
our people will never submit to inequali-
ty and degradation.
With respect, am yours, &c.
NTNT II DJCT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-02-24
STATE OF MARYLAND, J
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, :
lnapolis, February II, 1860. J

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Annapolis, February II, 1860
To His Excellency WIN II. GIsT, Gov
ernor Of South Carolina:
Dear Sir: / have received your letter,
dated at Unionville on the Sd of Febru-
airy, in answer to mine, acknowledging
the receipt of the resolutions passed by
South Carolina in relation to federal af-
fairs
1t gives me great pleasure to learn that
South Carolina does not, by these reso-
lutions, propose a secession from the
Union. From the statement in the pre-
amble, that " the State of South Caro-
lima, by her ordinance of 1852, affirmed
her right to secede from the Confederacy
whenever the occasion should arise JUS
tifying her, in her own judgment, in TAX
ing that step"-from the words Of the
clause next following. that " since then
assaults upon the rights and institutions
of Southern States had continued" pre-
fixed as a reason for the resolution that
those Estates should meet together to
concert measures for united action; :" as
well as from the last sentence of your let
ter communicating these resolutions,
stating that South Carolina claims tho
right to seccde whenever she may think
it expedient to do so, but much prefers
concerted action" / supposed (and /
think not unnaturally) that the concerted
action could only have reference to the
right to sccede, in company with other
States, as preferable to such action on the
part of South Carolina alone, under the
right claimed by her ordinance of 1852.
| very gladly confess this error, which
it is the object ofyour last letter to point
out, and am sure that the General AS.
sembly, to whom, at their request, | am
about TO communicate it, will receive
with pleasure this correction of misin.
depreciation that is not mine alone.
| hope it may not be out ofplace to ado
the expression of my belief that som,
late events have rendered, more thai
ever, unnecessary the proposed conven
ton and of my hope that in the result
to which the doctrines of fanatics hav,
led, as well as in their late defeat, W.
may find the beginning Of better things
And | trust that these occurrences may
cause those to whom, under the consti
tuition, our federal relations are confded
to concert measures, by united and har-
monious action, for the continuance Of
the Union in the spirit and to the great
ends for which it was formed.
With great respect, your ob't sery't,
THOS. III. HICKS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-02-24
State AGairs.
Reported for the Baltimore Sun.
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
ANNAPOLIS. Feb. 10. 1860

SENATE.-The following additional
business was transacted:
Leave was granted Mr.. Lynch to re-
port bill to withhold the specific dona-
tons given to schools and academies in
the State, except where the faith of the
State has been pledged, for the purpose
of constituting fund for general distri-
button amongst all the Incorporated
schools and academies of The State, pro
rata, to the number of scholars in each
school.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09
Trifes.

Ground rents-the effects of an eartbonake
beware Of a silent door and still wafer.
Alcoholic tesla red nose.
A synonym for Chicago-velocitv.
Professor Fclton's fayorise msssurs--.A.
Homer. na
thy. pa-
The greatest gluttons are those who feed
upon SANDER.
A Spiritual Inquiry--Is it likely tina, gbos,.
talk IN the dead languages.
He who hath mouth Of his own should oos
bid another man blow.
Cherish patience as your favorite virtue
alwas keep il about you.
A laundering business-that Of the "a Ameri-
can Board"
10 the days ofthe Inqusilion arguments w.rs
short, and no one begged The "question.'
A march of intslect-an ancien, and bono,.
able parade.
The Great Eastern is simply bark from the
British Lion.
The Great Eastern is AFTER all nothing more
than one OF the British Queens long boats.
In view of the increasing number. we would
suggest ampotatiog few Limbs of the law.
Hint for sylyanus Cobb. Junior-Drop nj
rates and Prlvateers and give US good family
tale about the I" Widows Cruise"
Never fancy woman's esteem for your
character equal to her sdmira,ion of your whis-
ksrs--if you happen TO have a nice pair.
Be very kind to woman she Is the mother
sister, daughter and companion. withous whom
life would be insolerabe to man.
Ifs servant will lie for his master. his mss.
Ter need not be astoaished if the ssrysnl l,es
for himself.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

the way with his blood. Faster and thicker
abe Msxicans swarm--they see the circle
around the fallen man, even his pale face up
lifted 90 smile crosses its fading lineaments,
and like pack of wolves seeming the forlorn
traveller at dead Of night, they come bowling
BY the rocks, and charge upon the devoted
band.
Up and on! The light shines yonder. on
the topmost rocks of the ravine. 1t 10 the light
Of the setting sun. Old Taylor's ey. is upon
that rock. aud there we will igh. cur way end
die in The old mans sight! as
1t was murderous way, that path up the
ravine! Uttered with dead, slippery with
blood. il grew blacker every moment with
Mexicans, and the defenders Of the wounded
hero fell. one by one, into the chasm yawning
all around.
AT last they reached the light, the sword and
the bayonet glitter in sight of the contending
armies and the bloody contest roars toward the
topmOst rock.
Then il was that gathering up bis dying
form--srmed with supernatural vigor--young
Clay started from The arms of his supporters.
and stood with outstretched hands 10 the light
of the setting sun. Il was a glorious sight
which he saw there, amid the rolling battle
clouds; Santa Annals formidable army hurled
back into ravine and gorge by Taylor's little
band. But more glorious thing it was to see
that dying man. standing for the last time in
the light of that sun which shall never rise for
him again!
Leave mel he shriekes. as he fell back on
the sod must die, and will die here. Peril
your lives no longer for me Go! There ia
work for you yonder!
The Mexicsns crowd on, hungry for blood
Even as he spoke their bayonets, glistaning by
hundreds, were leveled at the throaIs of the de-
voted band. BY the mere force of overwhelm
ing numbers, they crushed them back from the
side of the dying Clay
Only one fingered; brave man, who had
known the chivalric soldier, and loved hin
long, he stood there, and covered al he wal
with blood, heard those last words
Tell my father how died, and give hin
these pistols
Lifting his ashy face into light, he turned
his eyes upon his comrades face-placed the
pistols in bis hand--and fell back to his death
That comrade, with the pistols in his grasp
fought his way alone to the topmost rock of the
path, and only once looked back. He saw {
quivering form canoped by bayonets-,he saw
those outstretched hands graphing with point
of steel--he saw pale face lifted once in thu
light, and then darkness rushed upon The lifi
Of young HENRY CLAY.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09
Misc ELL NEoUs.
ear n we a., 10 beliare hi. .D.ei.l I.nIin,


OF II we are to believe the special Jenkins
of me Herald. His Royal Highnsss. the Prince
Of Wales. is not only the mos, delightful dan.
Ger Of his sge and country. The hsndsomsst
member Of the human family, and the sweetest
Prince that ever. smiled away the hearts Of
nen and Tie wits of young ladies'; he is also
young Eexrieman of surprisingly original
lara OF mind. To be sure, he does no. " know
enough TO 60 10 when il rains," since he sat
On his horse, according to this high authority,
for several hours 10 srnart shower; but he has
invented a practice highly conducive to perso-
pal comfort in warm weather. After being
photographed in uniform, we are told His High.
ness " went on board the Hero and substituted
for his uniform pair of drab trousers, a dark
biae-bottoned walking coat, with an outside
lfesst pocket for the handkerchief and ordina-
~ black hat and walking stick. He then went
On board the Valorous and steamed up the ba-
sia TO look at farm once owned by bis grand
father. the Duke Of Kent''
The notion Of carrying ones pocket hand
kerchef in an outside breast pocket of ones
coat is SO brilliantly novel that we do not won-
der that the Herald should have telegraphsd
tsll the way from Halifax to New York. IL
must be SO much more comfortable than carry.
ing oae's handkercief in 40 inside breast pock-
ct. and SO much safer. especially in the vicinity
ofroyal and enthusiastic Ienklnses, than carry
ing il in the pocket of ones coat.tsil. Wear
only surprised that il should have never occur.
ed TO any one to adopt this simple idea before.
Bot, after all, blood will TELL" Our private
sdsiees assure Us that His Royal Highness also
insists on having bis boots cleaned IN the morn
ing before he puts them ola. aad that his hal is
always remarkably well brushed. But we look
with confidence to the Herald for still more
intimate and Interesting particulars of the
Princes ingenious private habits. and We are
sure that Her Msjesty's Government can hard
Iy fail to acknowledge 10 some proper way the
delicate good feeling with which the Herald i,
depicting those traits in the character of ths
heir OF England which gave The world the bes
assurance of his fitness TO mingIe on equa
terms with The citizens Of our free and happ,
land snd the single heaFted generosity viii
which the same guardian Of the public veal i
sndssvoring TO settle Albert Edward in life; OF
70 use ne own tasteful language. to /" lime sh'
splendid bird"
The Prince has travelled ia many lands. bu
nobody has shown half 90 much care fer BIZ
happiness as the sage whS calls on all Ameri
can "ladies TO be arrayed ia their most killinl
charms. aud try to see who will get the Prince.
II is not easy TO ssy whether the Prince or sh
daaghter Of the people, oughs to be mos
grateful to our venerable Sir Psndarus. --Nea
York Tines. ~
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09
How -Four Great Heroes Closed Their
Career of Glory.

I: isa remarkable fact, that the career of
four Of the most renowned characters that ever
lived, closed with some mournful and violent
death.
ALExASDER. after having climbed to the
dizzy heights of ambition, and, with his temples
bound with chaplets dipped in the blood of
countless nations, looked down upon O con.
quered world. and wept that there was not
another city tor him to conquer, set a city on
fire. and died in a scene Of debauch.
HASsiBAL, alter having. to the establishment
and CONSERVATION of Rome, passed the Alps.
after having put to fight the armies of The
mistress OF the world, and stripped three BUSH
els Of gold rings from the fingers of her
slaughtered knights, and made her foundation
quske-fed from bis country, being chased by
one Of those who exultingly united his name to
that Of God, and called him Hanni Baal. died at
last by poison administered by his own hand
unlamented. unwept in a foreign land.
CESAR, after having conquered eight hum
dred cities. and dyed bis clothes in the blood Of
one million Of bis foes; after having pursued to
death the only rival be had on earth, was mis-
ersbly assa ssinated by those he considered his
nearest friends, and in that very place the ut.
tainment Of which had been his greatest ambi-
ton.
BoSAPARTE. whose mandate kings aud em.
perors obeyed, after having filed The earth
with the terror of his name, deluged it with
blood. and clothed the world with sackcloth,
closed his days in lonely banishment--almosl
literally exiled from the world. yet where he
could sometimes see bis cosntry's banner wa.
wing over the deep, but which could not OF
would not bring him aid.
Thus. four great men, who. from the peculiar
situation Of their portraits. seemed TO slaud the
representatives of all whom the world calls
great--ihose four, who each ia turn made the
earth tremble to its centre by their simple
tread, seserally died--One by inioxication. or
as some suppose. by poison mingled in wine
one a suicide one murdered by his friends
and one 10 lonely exile.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

0T Ths editor efs religious Journal called
the Christssn Banner 10 most extraordinary
individual. Net long ainee he wished his sub
scribsrs to pay up. in order that he might die !;
now he wishes them TO pay up, in order than he
may live. Ifhis palpis celebrations are only
one-hslf as earnest ss those which be us,ers
through his columns. he mast be more than q
match for Sturgeon. Here ia sersnon in .
paragraph:
.Will our subscribers send us fnoney or not !
Ii does seem TO Us that combination of eIe.
menis are at work, determined, if possibls, 10
starps as out of the world. We nave never
before Witnessed anything TO equal il, and we
most dsvoatIy prsy God we never mar. And.
now, within lew days, we have three notes
TO pay in bank, and hsvn't got money enoug b
10 buy half dozen tomatoes. Positively, be.
fore God and man. IFS shame--il's awful "a
think OF. much less TO realize. Our friends af.
feet not TO believe it, The light of eternity
will reveal fearful realities,
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

or The Inauguration of the statue Of Com.
Perry. which has been provided by the patriot
ic generosity of the citizens Of Cleveland, will
take place on The 10Th of September. the ami.
versary ofthe day when the immortal hero per-
formed such valorous deeds on the adjacent
waters of Lake Erie. The Buffalo Commer-
cial Advertiser describes The statute as follows:
'The monument and statue is to be % feet
high. IL 10 Of pure white marble, and bears an
erect figure of Perry in naval dress, one hand
extended, as if commanding in battle. His
counteEance expresses exulta.ion, and his eyes
fash FIRE; the attitude and expression are life.
like and spirited. Upon each side are to be
placed small statues ofa naval character, rep
resenting a sailor and midshipnan, while in
front is placed an alto relieve representing
that thrilling passage in the memorable battle
where the intrepid commander leaves the dis
mantled and sinking Lawrence to her fate,
and, lowering himself into bis boat, with o
handful Of followers, pushes for the Niagara
and. while the enemy are shouting over .heil
supposed victory, sweeps down upon them ia
one triumphant and victorious charge. each one
of the snemy's ships striking their colors before
bis terrible broadsides. The cost of the status
10 about $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

TERRIBLE DRouTH IN KANsAs.--The Kansas
people. according to a correspondent of the
New York Tribune. are afflicted. The letter.
writer says: As 1 write in my house. the
wind flaps ever me; the sun heats IL so, that IL
almost burns me my wife ID now roasting
eggs on the stone steps in front OF my house !;
the stove and tin boilers are too hot to bear my
hands on them, standing in The house where
the sun cannot touch them--they are hot by
the wind blowing on them through the open
door. Every flap Of the wind s like the hea,
of fire from burning building. have JUS,
shut the door TO keep the hot wind from blow
ing on me. 30 that can write. To say that
il has not rained Tor twelve months would not
be telling the truth but to cay that not more
than four or FIVE inches Of rain had fallen 10
that lime. would be nearly or quite true. Now
what are the people TO dol We cant stay
here without food for ourselves and cattle
Many of US have not got money to pay for our
land, or TO get away with, 10 Say nothing OF
buying food for our wives and children, either
here or somewhere else. II 10 now time for
all kinds of green sauce. yet none is here
Our last years crop lie all gone, or nearly So -
Unless God scuds us mamma from some place
some ofus must slarve.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

or The Democrats OF Auburn have lately
been INDUCING in celebration, whereof bar
bacue was the distinguishing feature. The
day was fine, the assemblsge was quito respec-
table. the OK proved tender, and was done not
only 10 death but TO turn. Only one thing
occurred 10 mar the festivities of the occasion.
The exact nature Of this unpleasant Interrupt
ton Of Demcratic Joys is not definitely given.
1t IL darkly thrown up 10 Us in the following
significant and suggestive query, propounded
by the Auburn Advertiser
Who WAS THE MAN?-W mean the man
who put the tartar emetic on that si,oast on
whole District Attorney, do your deity"
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

AMOUR oso hundred boys sonfinsd in the
House Of Refuge near Rochester,. on Wcdnes-
day broke open The gates and made their es-
caps. The police and citizens turned out. and
al last accounts wers ia search Of the ugitivss.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

Or Ia the days Of Louis XIV. the Court of
Versailles was sgitlted by ID severe controversy
about eggs and how TO eatshem. The arstoc.
raey divided itself into twp factions. known az
the Big Endisns snd the Little Endiaas; and.
- ia the case of many other more serious po-
lemicsl discussions the question remains open
70 this day, At which end an egg ought to be
opened by man oftaste. Our age, more phil
esophicaI and profound than ito frivolous pre-
decessors. has witn.sssed neg phase OF the
debate. The Psfrie informs Us that the sa-
yans Of Paris are nov trying TO ascertain wbeth-
er eggs are laid big end foremost, OF vice verse.
great number Of Fauablc eggs, and certain
number ofIeaFned brains, perhaps less valuable.
have already become added in ths search af-
ter truth. AZ il il IN inquiry which can be in
definitely pfosecut %. and ~ : comparatively
sleght expense. We recommend il TO all youths
Of ~ inquiring mind who are now recreaiing
their exhausted energies III the rural districts.
The hens will be the chief sufferers. but what
i : small hen ia conlparisot with great truth
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

twen'y.four days previously had surrendered
TO the Druses, had been promised protection
oy them' and were disarmed previously to the
murder. -
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

or The Journal Of csmnerce not long
sace had an article on ths liquor trade, which
FAUST have seriously sgitatsd those Of its read
srs given to the inhibition Of other 6aids than
water. II was ealcuIassd to destroy ill faith
ia impsriasioss and make ahs most trusting Of
sopers suspect the Integrity Of his ;ibstions.-
According 70 the L,urnaFs statement. the en-
tire products Of the vins-ysfds Of Europe, il ex-
ported, wosld bs Insufficient to. supply the
satsral TRADE Of th's City Of New York alone.
bss saoshsr paper. which. bsistliug with stasis-
ties. eaters the vineyard Ia defence Of the
grape, meets this Assertion by showing that the
v'ae crop Of Fraucis alone is $50 100000 gal
lsas. while the aggregate Eoropssn production
fslls lissIs short Of 1900 .OOO0.O0O. This show
ssstaioiy leaves sample scope and verge
saeugh" TOT the imloriatiou Of pure wines, and
1oee away wsth the idea that the intfodoctiou
n 1he loewood element 10 caused OF justified BY
~ sesriiity sf Eatcpssu wiasa Were but Z
ssath paft u this vintage imported. the street,
wpeId b fsisly h,toded With pert. and evsrJ
-. we.oa ~ Shild il The eesnsry coult
a~f& y geaoiue - nry.
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

THr Soso or THE SHHkr.--Tha following too
brief notice Of Hoods sxqnisiteiy pathetic
poem will be read with interest. IL is from
the published memorials Of him, collected and
edited by his son and daug htes:
- La the Christmas number of Puf,ch for this
year, (l643) appeared the fsmous Song of The
Shirt II was, of course. inserted synonymous.
iy. bat IL ran through the land like Wild fire.
Paper after paper quoted it, and il became the
talk Of the day. There was no little apeculs-
ton ~ 10 lite author, although several. believe
Dickeas among the number, attributed il Al
once to lite right source.
Az last my father wrots to one Of the daily
paposs and acknowledged il. lie was certain
~ astonishsd and little amused, 1T Its won
dssful popularity, although my mother haf
said 10 him. when she was folding nj, lie pack
81 ready for the press: sNow mind Hood, mar
my words. this will tell wonderfully IL is ons
Of the bsss things you over did = Thin turned
out tfue prophecy. II was rrlnslates
into French and German and even, believe
into Italian. My father used often 10 Iaugi
and wonder bow they rendered The peculia
Stitch. stitch. snschr
and also.
'HStm and gusset and baud !.
I" Il was Pflnted on cotton pocket hsndkes
| chiefs, for sale. and has meet with the usus
| fate Of all popular poems. hsviag been pare
| died times wlshsut uombeT. But what d.
| tighssd. snd yet touched my iathsr most deef
I " wss, that the poor creatures to whese sol
lows I ID ssfsriaes he had given sa<h sloqusn
veies. esensd 10 adopt its wosds - their ow
" Staging tksn stess ne streets y rude q
- enem On o1Aptstsen-"
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09
NEW sERIEs--vOLUME VINO. 5

clouds threatened showefy fusillade. aad to
turn all those gallant Riiemen into Cold.
stream Guards" Somehow on that day il
seemed as II il tried 10 rain and couldn't. But
almost ever since the skies have been revenged
upon us. Since the late eclipse, on which oc-
casion old Sol must have been greatly disgust-
ed at the universal eontortion Of the human
face divine. winking and blsking through all
manner Of devices. 10 the way of smoked glass
and telescopes, at his brief trys,e with Latona,
as if they expected an ecIaircisement rather
than respectable phenomenon in the phlo-
sophie line-I say. ever since that astronomi-
cal csper. which. by the bye, is generally a
"do" upon very grand scale, and always dis
appoints the spectators, and think Phebus
ought to return the msney at the door-thers
has been nothing but constant pouring and
dripping on the devoted heads of . Sumner
excursionis,s and others. As for the fruit, il
has ripened from force ofhabi, combined with
a sense of duty. and not by The compulsion Of
"pitiful hearted 'ritan.'' and because il could
not helpit; and hope 10 Heaven the corn
will follow it's example. IT,
Smyrna times., 1860-08-09

DrOund rents-ths effects of an earthquake.
beware of a silent door and still water.
Alcoholic tesla red nose.