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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

FESTIVAL AT TIE FALLs.-On Friday
next, the 9Th inst, the ladies of Poto-
mac Chapel will hold Festival, at the
Great Falls, to raise sum of money to
relieve their church Of some indebted
ness. In another column will be found
an advertisement to which we invite the
attention of our readers.
A visit to the Falls is always inter-
osting and agreeable, and we are quite
sure that, on this occasion, every effort
will be made to have this the most plea.
SAINT and delightful of the season.
We hope sincerely that this very COM
mendable effort of the ladies may be en-.
tirely successful, and we have no doubt
that all who 60 will be amply repaid, and
return home remembering with pleasure
many pleasant incidents of the day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

The JAPANESE EMBASSY. The dinner
given by the President on Friday to the
japanese Embassy is said to have great
ly pleased the " distinguished strangers. I"
The States says:
The ambassadors have been driven
about the city that they might leave cards
at the residences of the Senators. The
cards" are pieces of mulberry bark
paper, about six inches long by three, on
each of which were inscribed the names
of the three Kamis, in Japanese and in
English characters. They are now for
mally installed in the diplomatic corps at
our republican court.
On their recent visit to market they
were delighted with the articles exposed
for sale, and INDUCED in many exclama-
tons of surprise. The butchers stalls
they turned away from in disgust, but
they made careful examination of the
fish market, being eaters of the finuy
race. A gigantic halibut, brought from
Boston market, in ice, was to them a
marvel, but they recognized rock fish,
founders, crabs and Holsters. Terrapins
seemed familiar, as did chickens, pigeons
and ducks. Butter and cheese they re-
garded with Indifference, as they use no
dairy products, or even milk. The
vegetables they examined carefully, re-
cognizing turnips, radishes, peas, beets,
carrots, lettuce and potatoes. All of
these they are very fond of, and the
United States Agricultural Society is
having prepared for them collection Of
garden seeds to carry to Japan. They
say that our rice is not equal to theirs,
but that our vegetables are better Straw
berries, now abundant here, they do not
fancy.
After breakfast on Friday the party
received their " weeks washing" from
the steam laundriss of the hotel. There
were upwards of 500 pieces, and the
washing list" written in japanese
characters, was curiosity in itself. The
digntaries wear under garments of raw
silk, while those of the retainers are Of
cotton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

One OF THE METEoRIc STONES. The
Ohio State Journal of the 18th, speak
ing of the recent meteoric showers in
Guernsey county, of that State, says:
"One of the motors has been laid
upon our table by Mr.. John Burdick, of
this city, who dug it from its conccalment
in the bosom of the earth on his farm in
Guernsey county. The meteor flashed
upon our astonished vision, perfectly do
Gle, black, wcdge-shaped mass of con-
glomerate rock, with a very mysterious
smell. The meteor weighs just nine
pounds, and was seen to descend like
streak of lightning, blazing like molten
iron. 1t penetrated the earth about a
foot and half, leaving huge hole"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

CHILDREN SUPPOSED TO Re POISONED. -
The Pert Tobacco Times records the
death Of three children, under circum-
stances of painful mystery. 1t says
Died at Cedar Point, in Charles county,
on the 23d of April, George, in the 11th
year of his age; on the Goth of the same
month, Benton, in the 9th year of his
age; on the 9th of the same month
james, in the 4th year of his age, chill
dren Of John II. and Elizabeth Bur-
roughs. The circumstances attending
the death of these three children-the
suddenness and short period of illness
the quick succession of their deaths
their previous good health, and other
reasons, induce their friends to believe
that they met their untimcly end at the
hands of the poisoner--how, or by whom
the poison was administered, is not posi-
lively known.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
The CAMPAIGN NOT OprNrp.-It +

The CAMPAIGN NOT OPENED.-It is
very evident the Presidential campaign
will not fairly commence until after the
adjourned meeting of the Democratic
Convention. There is positive holding
back, an uncertainty all over the country.
The great controlling element which has
so long led the way in these quarternan
battles, says contemporary, is not yet
marshalled into the ring. People ge-
nerally have not made up their mind"
They are waiting until the Democratic
nominees shall be presented. Until
then, direct action is swallowed UP in
speculation, and only little light Skin
mishing goes on between the ultra par
tizans of the "nigger worshippers " and
the "old gentlemen's ticket. When
the Democratic Convention shall have
acted, and their nominees shall be an
nounced, then the battle will begin in
earnest. 1t is well to remember that the
two nominees already presented are both
sectional. Little more than half the
States were represented at either con-
vention, and, therefore, neither of them
have any claims to nationality F; and with
n union Of the Democracy, there can be
little room for doubt that both will meet
with the same fate ofthe two last sectional
candidates. Nothing but madness among
the members of the convention, and the
indulgence of an insane ambition among
the aspirants fthe Democratic party, can
prevent the defeat of these sectional can
didates. This fact is we'll understood
and it is this which keeps the struggle
in allegiance. Let there be cordial and
kindly feeling ruling the action of the
convention when it shall re-assemble in
Baltimore, and nominee be selected on
whom the people can rely, and the hopes
Of these sectional candidates will melt
away like the mists of the morning before
tho beams of the MONDAY sun. We
await the action of the convention with
strong hopes that prudence and patrio-
tlsm will prevail over all minor conside-
rations.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
EXETER, near Leesburg, London Co., Va,
May ord, 1860.

EXETER, near Leesburg, Loudon Co., Va,
May 22d, 1860.
Mr. JESSE T. HIGGINS: Dear Sir: Hearing
that my name is being used in Montgomery, in
connection with the Kirby Reaping and Now
ing machine, as having purchased one, aaa
as giving it preference over the " Mccormick, y
hasten to write to you and state how far and
in what way have had any thing to do with
this machine
The agent Of tie Kirby machine called on me
and proposed to send me machine to use at
the coming harvest--expecting that lift worked
satisfactorily, | would give him certificate to
that effect, he supposing that this might be of
advantage to his machine, and neither he or
myself having any idea Of my purchasing the
machine.
told him owned three Mccormick ma
chimes, and was perfectly satisfied with them
as Reapers and Mowers, but that he might do
as he proposed that the machine should have
Il fair chance, and thatif there was any thing
better than what had, ! would like TO see H.
He sent the machine and had it set up in the
Courthouse yard at Leesburg, where ! have
seen ii and examined it thoroughly. Since
which upon being pressed by tie agent to give my
opinion Of the machine, ! have told him frank
ly that | considered it, in many IMPORTANT
FEATURES Uery decidedly interior TO my enc
OohMlOh y anu III FegaFu 10 one or TWO minor
points, where advantages were claimed |
felt satisfied from what ! had learned of " Nc
Cormcks Improved Machine for 1861" that
in those points McCormick's" was ahead Of
it. lnasmuch as promised the agent would
use the machine | will do so, il It should re-
main till harvest, though doubt if, after
hearing my opinion, he will leave it, If any
other good farmer will try IT, have not yet
seen the improved Mccormick for l86Or--6ut
have no doubt from what have been told by
those who have seen it. that it is magnificent
machine, and very far ahead in all the most
important features ola good Reaperand Now
er, Of all others now before the public.
The farmers of Loudon are going in for the
Mccormick" this year.
You are at liberty to make such use Of this
as you think proper.
In haste, very respectfully, yours,
HORATIO TRUNDLE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
DIR. II. 4. GARDINER,

HAVING LOCATED IN RIDGEVTLLE,
IL Carroll county, Md. offers his profession
a. services TO the citizens thereof and vicinity
lie will also practice in the portions Of the
counties Of Montgomery and Howard situated
in the vicinity Of Ridgcville He may at all
times be fonnd at his Office, except when called
away professionally.
N. -. In consequence Of being so frequently
consulted on the subject Of chronic cases, the
Doctor is constrained to devote every Saturday
to their exclusive use, except called away In
consequence Of emergencies attendenton acute
cases. net 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

LANDS IN ST. MARY's CoUNrY.-The
Leonardtown (Md.) Beacon states that
John D. Long, of the Eastern Shore,
Oscar Miles, Geo. II. Morgan, L. W.
j. Hutchins and Uriah Tippett, of ST.
Mary's county, have obtained warrants
from the land Office at Annapolis for two
hundred thousand acres of land under
the waters Immediately surrounding ST.
Mary's county, and that Benjamin Tip
petit is now engaged making surveys for
the company.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
Ihe Alarkets.
BALTIMORE, Nav 80. 1860.

h'rIHVNhi May %, IbbU.
GRAIN.-The offerings of wheat on Change
this morning were only some $500 bushels,
and prices were firmer at 81 AS a S. so for fair
to good white, and 81 ,55 a 81 60 for prime to
choice DO; red sold at $l.3O ST. SO per
bushel for fair to prime. OF Corn % ooo
bushels offered, and fair to prime white sold At
20 10 cents, and fair to prime yellow at GA a
81 cents per bushel. OF Oats 6, 600 bushels Of.
fered, and Maryland and Virginia sold at 36
ss cents, and Pennsylvania Al to AZ cents per
bushel. Sun. fN'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

THE CATTLE DISEASE. The cattle dis
ease now ranging in eastern Massachu-
sets prevailed in England from 1744 to
1855. Ia Nottinghamshire 40, 900 head
of cattle died in six months; in Cheshire
30 900. During the third year of the
disease Gl35, 900 were paid out of the
public treasury as recompense for slaugh-
tered cattle. In 1857, in forty-thrce
villages in Holland. IA, 900 head Of cat
tie died or we're killed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
THE STATE TOBACCO WAREHOUSES;

I TIE STATE TOBACCO WAREHOUSES;
The Planters Adoocate, of the 23rd inst.
publishes a notice, inviting the tobacco
planters Of Prince Georges county to
attend a public meeting, to be held
in Upper Marlboro to-day, for the
purpose of taking into consideration
the subject of the removal of the State
Tobacco Warehouses in the city of Bal
timore, and to take such steps as may
induce the Commissioners to decline TO
carry into effect the late act of the Le-
gislature on this subject"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

ANOTHER SLAYER CAPTURED On Tues
day the Government received intelligence
from Lieut.. Maffit, commanding the Uni
ted States war steamer Crusader, that he
had captured another SLAYER off the coast
Of Cuba, with four hundred and fifty
slaves on board, and had taken them into
Key West.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
A Dwelling House,
WOOL CARDING. &c.

NHA THE subscriber would respectfully
T2W inform his customers and the public
s<H.A@ generally, that he is again prepared
to CARD WOOL, in the best manner and with
dispatch; also, PULLING, DYING, MANU-
FEATURING, &c.
Va JESSE 7. HIGeIYs Store Poolesville, and
L. WMLsoN's Store, Clarksburg, where shall
attend regularly, are places Of deposit where
WOOL and CLOTH will be received aud re-
turned when done.
Heavy PULLED and Striped Linsey--also,
Stocking Yarn, coarse and fine, on hand TO ex-
change for Wool; for which the highest mar
ket price will be given in trade or cash.
may l9--tf DANIEL PRICE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

DEATH OF VIM c. Preston, OF S. C.
This gentleman died Mt Columbia, S.
c., on the 22d ultimo. He was born in
Philadelphia in 1874, while his father
was attending Congress i'll that place as
a member from Virginia. He was edu-
Gated at the University Of South Carroll,
ma, where he graduated in 1912. He
studied law in the office of VIM. Writ,
of Richmond, and subsequently took up
his residence in South Carolina, from
which State he was, in 1924, elected to
the House of Representatives. In 1882,
in the very midst of the notification
strife, he was elected to the Senate of
the United States, John G. Calhoun
being his colleague, and at once assumed
a position among the frst-cass of orators
and debaters. He held a seat in the
Senate for ten years, and resigned in
1912.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

A WHOLESALE MURDERER ON A STEAM
BoAT.--A man calling himself 3. l..
Heath came on board the Il. l.. Hodge,
a steamboat running between New Or
leans and Shreveport. In the night he
cut deep cash into the throat of pas
senger named Jernigan. and then fatally
stabbed Charles NJ. Fort and X. J. Lyles,
Of Ter nessee, both Of whom Immediately
expired. The captain Of the boat then
succeeded in wrestling his knife from him.
The Sunday Picayune says: 1.-THE
murderer is deformed creature, small
in statue, broken-backed, aud about %
years of age. lie said he was a native
Of Weston, Lewis county, Virginia, aud
that be had been teaching school at a
place called Knoxville. ID Cherokee coun-
ty, Texas. The reasons given by him
for committing the deed were that they
we're the parties who we're seeking his
life, although they had never met before.
lie Acknowledges the deed, but does not
seem 10 care particularly about it,"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
Examiners Notice.

TNHE undersigned Examiners, appointed by
Il the Commissioners OF Montgomery coun-
~ 10 ascertain whether the public convenience
requires n change in the location OF the road
leading from Gaitersburg TO the Union meet
ing house, through the lands Of lgnatius Fulks,
hereby give notice that they will meet on the
premises, on SATURDAY, HE IAN day Of
July nert, ut the hour Of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, 10
execute said commission.
H. NATHAN JONES,
NATHANIEL CLAGETT,
CHANDLER KEYS,
June I'D Examiners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

The EDITORIAL UNION or MARYLAND.
We learn that this body will assemble 10
Baltimore on Tuesday next, with view
to further organization aud the transac-
ton Of business.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
WANTED.

4 PURCHASER, residing in the District Of
n Columbia, Montgomery, or some adjoin-
ing county for strong, healthy, honest NE
GRO WOMdN, As years old, who has been
accustomed for twenty years 10 doing plain
cooking, washing and taking care Of children.
Address "B0X Ola, ;"
mar 30-tf Georgetown, ID. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

Census. -Mr WATKINS, the U. s.
Marshal for this District, has appointed
WIN. THOMPSON, Of r., his deputy, to
81 take the census in the First and Fourth
districts of this county; JOSEPH A. Ia
NEY, to take the Second and Third, and
WIN. NJ. CASBY, TO take the Fifth.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

DEATH OF REV. THEODORE PARKER. -
The Arabia brings intelligence Of the
decease Of this divine, who sailed for
Europe some months since, in the hope
of regaining his health.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
Religious Notice.

ES- There will be Divine service in
the Presbyterian Church, in this place, on
SATURDAY, The 9th Of June, inst, al al
O'Clock, P. NJ. and, on SUNDAY, The 10th
instant, the church will be dedicated, and the
Pastor thereof installed. Services commencing
at lO}, A. NJ. june l-2t.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

Es- Key West correspondence Of a
Now York paper says that the crew of
the SLAYER William, when hailed by the
United States steamer, killed five of the
negroes to keep them quiet. The Will
liam left the Congo river pine days before
tho Wildfre, having on board 100 slaves,
and arrived here with 513-33 died after
capture, on their passage here.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
FESTIVAL AT THE GREAT FALLS!
Ess- THE LADIES Of Pntnman Chnpo]

(Methodist Episcopd) will hold Festival at
the Great Falls of the Potomac, ON FRIDAY,
The sM Of June, instant, to relieve their church
of debt.
DINNER will be served at so cents, and
STRAWBERRIES, ICE-CREAM, Etc, ut mo-
derate rates.
If it should rain on Friday, SO as to prevent
attendance, the Festival will be held on the
next day Saturday.
Persons encouraging this Festival by their
presence and support, will doubtless spend a
pleasant day, and will render valuable aid to
a congregation just struggling into indepen-
dence Tiune BIT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

E1r The tallest man in the Chicago
convention was Mr.. Buskirk, fine speci-
men of the genus Hoosicr, measuring
s1 fs md eleven iHch@ 10 his hose.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
Examiners lNnficn
Exauniner's Notice.

Examiners Notice.
INHE Undersigned Examiners appointed by
Il the Commissioners Of Montgomery coun-
~ to ascertain whether the public convenience
requires the Strengthening Of the Laurel road
between Robert Stabler's and Burton's School
House, along the lines Of the lands Of VIM. G.
Miles, John Bartolet, Robert Stabler, Charles
Collinsgr0ve, Charles Ritter, james Barnes.
Miles A. Krcusen, VIM. II. Phai-, J. A. Nab
bett, aud U. W. Jamison, and through the
lands Of VIM. II. Spencer and Griffith NJ.
Serch hereby give notice that they will meet
on the premises, on 81 TJRDA y, Tie IAN dan
Of July merit, to execute said commission.
BENZ. FAWCETT,
ISAAC BURTON,
EDWARD LEA,
june lid Examiners
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

Es- We learn that the friends of
Messrs BELL and EVERETT, in this coun-
ty, intend to hold a ratification meeting,
in this place, on the 10th instant Great
preparations are being made for grand
rally. No notice Of this meeting has
been sent us for publication, or we would,
with great pleasure, have published it,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

W The EIktOn md. papers record
the decease of Griffith NJ. Eldridge and
Jos. oOwden, Esqs.. two prominent and
wealthy ci.isens 0! that county
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

ET The Chicago Journal says -
" We have Mr.. Lincoln's authority for
saying that bis name is AGrahaBs."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

E1r " Berry's" was received too late
for to-day's issue; it will appear next
week.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
NOTICE.

A Ill persons who gave their notes at The
"A. sale OF WEsLEY l.. MAGnUDgR, will please
settle them nj the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank, Georgetown. d. G., asthey are now due.
may 26--d WESLEY l.. MAQRUDER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
BUILDING SITE

upon the premises, convenient TO a SPRING
OF never-failing water.
TERMS OFSALE, as brescriJedby the De
cree.-One-third Of the purchase money to be
paid in cash on the day Of sale, or the ratifi-
cation thereof and the residue Of the purchase
money to be paid in two equal instalments in
one and two years from the day of sale: the
whole to bear interest from the day of sale the
deferred payments to be secured by the single
bills OF the purchaser or purchasers, with
surety or sureties to be approved by the Trus-
tees; and on the ratification of such sale or
sales, and upon the payment of the whole pur-
chase money land not before, the said Trus-
tees, by good and sufficient deed, to be exc
cuted and acknowledged agreeably to law
shall convey to the purchaser or purchasers Of
said property, and to his, her or their heirs,
the property to him, her or them sold, free,
clear and discharged Of all claim Of the parties
to this cause, and of any person or persons
claiming by, from or under them.
JOHN BREWER, (T,u.,oe.
june Its GEO. PETER, irus'ees'
Do- Immediately after the above sale the
subscriber will offer at public sale,
n Lot ofLand.
containing 35 ACRES, more or less, origi-
nally part Of the same tract.
june Its FRANKLIN GROOMES
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
ApPLICANTS

nor THE SITUATION OF TEACHERS Of
H. Public Schools are requested 10 come be-
fore the Board Of Commissioners for examine
ton, at their NEXT MEETING, in Rockville,
TUESDAY, 5h u Juns. BY order OF
may ll--3t the BOARD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
county letters testamentary on
the personal estate Of
JULIUS WEST,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased, are
hereby warned TO exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscribcr, on or before
the 22d day OF May, 1861 otherwise they
may, ylaw, beexcluded from all benefit Of said
estate. Persons indebted to said estate. are
requested 10 make immediate payment Given
under my hand this 22d OF May, 1860.
SARAH A. WEST,
map 25--4t Exccutrix.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
For SALE.

Two vALU ABLE MS
Il one containing 100 ACRES, the other
IsI ACRES; nine miles from Washington,
ID. c.. and four from Rockville. Persons In
want will correspond with the undersigned, as
to price, terms, &c.
OHIO z. MUNCASTER,
mar 2-tf Georgetown, ID. @.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

MARYLAND Doc AND SHEEP Law
The following is the law of Maryland on
this subject, as found in the new code
SECTION l. If any dog shall be de-
tccted in killing or injuriug sheep, and
proof thereof shall be made by the oath
of the owner of said sheep, or any other
person being competent witness, before
a Justice of the Peace, the owner of said
dog, upon complaint to him made, and
information of such proof, shall proceed
forthwith to kill said dog, and on his re-
fusal or neglect to do so, the owner of
said sheep may kill such dog afterwards
found running at large, or may apply to
a constable, who, upon production Of the
aforesaid affidavit, shall proceed to the
house Of the owner of said dog and kill
said dog there or wherever found
SIC. 2. If any dog shall Immediately
upon such complaint and information be
killed by his owner, The owner of the
sheep shall not have cause of action
against the owner of said dog, but upon
his refusal to kill such dog, the owner of
said steep may recover double the value
of the sheep killed with cost, in the
manner prescribed for the recovery of
debts.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01

Eg The county tax in St. Mary's
county. Nd, for the present year, is BIO.
On he 900.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-06-01
RED BUCK.

~ / WILL stand this well
EWXxIa known Stallion, every other
'N1 week the present season, at my
ss1-farm one and half miles from
Rockville TgRMs--same as last season.
ap i3-tf WIN. L. H0WSER