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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04
That Other Fatal BIunder,

We obtained the following interesting
information of the bluuder committed on
Saturday night by our men, during the
advance on Falls Church, from an officer
of Capt. Motifs Flying Artillery, U. s.
A., who was present. The cause ema-
mated from the fact that the officer in
command of Col Bakers regiment, with
out orders from General Smith, deeming
it expedient, sent forward company OF
his regiment to dcploy through the woods,
as skirmishers to the right, Gen. Smith
having ordered him to deploy only to the
left.
Three companies of Berdan's sharp
shooters were specially deployed by Gen.
Smith to reconnoitre the left, and Gen,
Smith, knowing that lie had ordered no
troops to the left, except the sharpshoot-
ers, gave them directions to fire on any
armed bodies they might meet. Unfor-
tunately they met Col. Bakers men,
opened fire on them but owing to the
thickness of the underbrush, no one was
seriously injured.
A number of the sharpshooters being
inexperienced, were very much startled
by thus suddenly stumbling on fancied
foe, and some Of them inadvertently
threw away their arms and ran, being
charged upon by Bakers men with bay
onets, his men being now nearly as we'll
disciplined as regulars Bakers men
found out who Berdan's men were by
picking up their rifles and discovering
they were of all patterns, twenty-five
sorts, some heavy and some light
But the mischief did not end here. As
Bakers men returned to their regiment
by another route, and as they were falling
back to report what had happened to their
commander, they accidentally fell upon
Col. Owens regiment, who in turn mis-
taking them for the enemy, charged bay
onets in great fury, and would have de-
molished them, but for tho fact that the
captain of the California men shouted out,
"we are friends, do not kill US, we be-
long to the California regiment"
About the same time panic took
place among some of the cavalry, which
also caused stampede among the horses
attached to several pieces Of artillery, and
the road being narrow, one of the pieces
was overturned, when two or three Of the
men were thrown to the ground and
trampled to death by the cavalry, and
others were injured Il *
In the excitement of the moment, a
number of Col. Owens men accidentally
discharged their pieces, which sounded
very much like the firing of pickets when
attacked by the enemy. This attracted
the attention Of Baxtcr's PHILADELPHIA
Fire Houavos, who quckened their pace,
and were again, for the instant mistaken
for the enemy by the Irish regiment,
when the latter, to some extent, opened
fire on them, killing several and wound
ing number slightly
At this time ono of General Smiths
aids rode up, and in a few moments entire
order was restored Phil. Eo Journal.
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A FAIR pROpOSITION.

A few evenings since there was a large
gathering Of people assembled under
Republican auspices at indianapolis. -
They marched about inviting everybody
to shout as they shouted, aud swear as
they swore. Among others they called
upon the editor of the Sentinel, who
complied with the wishes Of the crowd
and the next day came out with propo-
sltion to raise regiment for the war to
be recruited from the leaders of the "pa.
triotc demonstration He says
eve propose to raise regiment 70,
the war to be composed of bankers,
brokers, lawyers, preachers, doctors,
editors and gentlemen generally-all OF
whom must be of the Republican faith
We will not accept volunteer unless he
is able to leave his family in a comiorta-
bic condition while he is in service, and
provided he should be cut off by the en-
envy. Bachelors, Of course, will not be
subject to this condition. We want a
class of men who arc exceedingly fierce
for war, and who, Of all others, can best
be spared, if they should fall in defence
of their country. We want to take with
us gentlemen Of wealth, who can leave
their families in comfortable condition
not poor men, whose daily toll alone
provides subsistence for their wives and
children.
Having been sworn into the active
militia by our Republican friends, we
feel DESTROYS to serve our country to the
best advantage, and we know Of no bet
ter way than to raise regiment Of those
whose condition in life is such that their
loss will be least felt to those dependent
upon them.
Now, gentlemen, rollin your names.
We promise that you shall see service.
If there is any hard fighting to be done,
you shall have the post Of honor and of
danger. If anybody is to be hurt, you
shall have the chance. Wen lead you
to glory or the grave. Now, no finch
ing. Here is an opportunity to prove
your patriotism--your Willingness to
pledge your lives, your fortunes, and
your sacred honors, for the salvation Of
the Government and the honor Of your
country We have no doubt that Gov.
Morton and President Lincoln will be
highly delighted to see such regiment
in the field, and will do all in their pow
or to equip it properly. Step up, Andy
Wallace, Judge Coburn. Bill Wallace,
and host Of similar Republican patri-
OTIS, whose talking patriotism has been,
and perhaps is, at fever heat. We offer
you an opportunity to smell guppowder,
and put into practice the advice you so
freely give to Others" - Mii,oaakie Wis.,
Sentinel.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an cleo
IN ton VIII be held, on WEDN ESDAY
the 9th OF November next, in the gcye-
raj Election Districts Of Montgomery county,
for the purpose Of electng the following Off
cers-tO wit
One Governor, one Comptroller Of the Urea
sury, one Judge for the Second Judicial Dis
trict Of Maryland, one Judge Of the Court Of
Appeals one Senator for Montgomery county,
two Delegates TO the General Assembly Of
Maryland also, five County Commissioners,
two Sherifls, one County Surveyors also, by
each Election District, three Justices OF The
Peace, two Constables, and one Supervisor
Of public roads.
JAMUEL GLOYD, Sh'R
oct 4-te Of Montgomery county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

FIenTING GERMANS. The German,
enrolled in the Federal army are said to
count as follows: New England, 500
New York, 1900; New Jersey, 2, 900
Pennsylvania. 10000; Ohio, 5000
Indiana, 1000; Illinois, 5000; Mis-
souri,, 10000; Minnesota, 500; Wis
consin, 1000; Michigan, 1000; Iowa,
1000: Kansas, 500; California and Or
egon, 1000; Western Virginia, 1000 /;
Maryland and District of Columbia,
800; Kentucky, 500; Delaware, 100 !;
total, 10000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

REPORTED BURNING or FATS CnuRcn.
There is a rumor tonight that Falls
Church has been destroyed by fro by
our troops. II is highly probable, as
they have been engaged firing houses all
day. Mason's Hill contains rife pits,
the same at Munson's Hill No cannon
were left there, or signs Of any having
been there. Gen. Mcclellan and staff
visited MunSQn's Hill and the surround
ing hills this afternoon.
The cool weather wo are now having
is sensibIy felt by the troops, aud they
have bard matter TO keep themselves
warm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04
For Circuit Judge.

Mr. EDITOR The time is fast approaching
when the people of the Judicial District, COM
posed Of the counties ofMongomery Howard
Anne Arundel, and Calvert, will have to per-
form the important duty Of cecting Circuit
Judge for said District The Hon. y. G. Kill
BOURN is respectfully recommended TO the
consideration Of the people for that position.
Mr. Klbourn is well known as a sound
Lawyer, accomplished gentleman, one emf
nently qualified TO adorn and sustain the dig
nifty Of the Bench. MONTGOMERY.
ann ~ AZ
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Exarniners, Notice.

VNHE undersigned ESamuers, appointed by
Il the Commissioners Of Montgomery county
requires the opening Of a public road, begin
between Rainnie's dwelling, and the branch
below the dwelling Of Mr. Linkins, and run
ming thence over the most eligible route, to
some point on the city rosd from Rockville,
near the mill of Samuel C. Veirs--hereby give
notice that they will meet on the premises, on
MONDAY, the 18th of October next, at the
hour of 10 O. clock, A. NJ, and proceed to exc
cute said commission.
FRANCIS VALDENAR,
G. A. O. HIGGINS,
PATRICK LYDDANE,
sep 21-,td Examiners.
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A GARD.

j. ALMoNEY, Proprietor Of the "NIosr-
doNgnY HOUSE," Rockville, Nd, would re-
specially return his thanks to the citizens of
Montgomery county--to the Federal troops
who have visited this place, and to the ira
Yelling public generally, for the liberal pa
tronage heretofore extended, and would invite
continuance Of the same
Rockville, September 20, 1861 At
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THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, October ., 1861.

BALTIMORE, October ., 1861.
GRAIN The offerings of Wheat on Change
this morning added up some TO- 600 bushels,
and with good demand prices ruled very
firm ordinary to medium white selling at
Sl.l6 Sl25, fair to good do 81 .35 $l45,
and prime to choice do. $l5O SI.5s per
bushel red brought $l.lO $l,ls for COM
mon to medium, and 81 20 a 81. 81 per bush
ell for good to prime. Corn was dull, $500
bushels offered, and no sales of white report
ed we quote good to prime at 60 a So cents,
and yellow at So 60 cents per bushel. Oats
we quote at 81 a SO cents for Maryland, and
40 AZ cts, per bushel for Pennsylvania. Sun.
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Committed 10 Jail.

WAS committed to the Montgomery coun-
w ty jail, on Monday, the % day of Sep
TENDER, INSIGHT as a runaway slave, a Negro
Man, who says his name is JACOB, JONES,
lie is about % years Of age, five eethigh, very
dark, stout built. When committed he had on
military uniform, and says he belongs 10 the
Brooklyn Volunteers, Capt Foster The ow-
ner Of the above negro is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take him out ofjail,
otherwise, he will be discharged according to
law. SAMUEL GLOYD,
- sep l3-3t Sheriff,
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Wool! Wool! wool!

asy7Hss3 THE subscribers respectfully call
stgssg the attention of their friends and Tho
1As1sS4a' public to their WcoIen Factory,
and solicit the patronage Of al persons want
ing Goods suitable for business suits and Ser
wants Wear, such as
Atwood CLOTH & TWEEDS, KERsEY,
STRIPED LINSEY, FLANNEL,
FAMILY & SERVANTS BLANKETS,
STOCKING YARN, both coarse and fine, &c
WOOL viii be taken from any place
in Rockville or from the noghborhood, by
giving notice TO the undersigned.
may i7--2m 3. 10 j. FAWCETT
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JNToTxTCE.

A LII persons wishing to pay their taxes to
IA the undersigned, can do so, during his
absence, by calling at bis residence, in Rock
vile, where the money will be received and re-
ceipts given them. JOHN Il. MILLER,
oct 4-3t Collector Fourth District
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NOTICE.

4 EEREBY NOTIFY all who gave their notes
Il at the sale II Dominicus Stang, that they
are now due, and unless paid within sixty
days from this date, they win be placed in the
hands Of an office for collection, rs the estate
is in such condition that further indulgence
cannot be given. THOMAS REID,
Aug. LIST, 1861 ..-- aug % Admir-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

Mr. EDIToR To tho call which has been
made upon me by "Many Voters" in your is
sue of the last few weeks, soliciting me to be-
come a candidate for Justice of the Peace for
the Fourth Election District of this county,
beg leave respectfully to say, that whilst feel
deeply grateful to ''Many Voters, for this re-
newed manifestation of their kind regards |
would feel constrained, from peculiar circum-
stances, from accepting any position of Il pub
lie character which the good people of this
county might confer upon me at this time.
Very respectfully, your ieow-citizen,
GEO. G. PATTERSON.
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For Justice of the Peace.

va Mr. EDITOR: The name of GEORGE
g. PATTERSON is respectfully recommended
to the Voters Of Rockville District as suita-
bic person for Justice Of the Peace at the next
election. MANY VOTERS.
snn z
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The Fatal Article of the st. Louis
News.

The following is the article which appeared
in the ST. Louis Ne,cS, and proved so often
! sive to Gen Fremont that he caused the edi.
tor to be arrested, and the paper suspended
| ''THE FALL OF ExINGToN.--Lexington is
fallen We write il with sorrow, for it is a
heavy reverse to our arms in Missouri-the
twin disaster 20 the reverse at Springfield, and
like that reverse, easily avoidable, had prompt
steps been taken to avoid it. The gallant gar
rison, under their heroic Irish commander,
after resisting with unhnching courage for
six days, and repusing the assaults Of the
quadruple besieging force, beleaguered on
every side, penned up within the narrow limits
of earthwork defenses, wearied to exhaustion
with incessant watching and fighting, was
compelled, at last, to yield to that foe more
terrible to the brave soldier than bullet or
bay onet--thirst-and surrender his courage
Gus band rs prisoners of war. He might and
no doubt would have resisted longer, had not
his supplies of water been cut Off out the en-
trenchments at Lexington were not supplied
with wells and other convenenccS of stone
fort, because they were not constructed with
the design of resisting week S siege. Hence,
when the garrison was cut off from its sup
plies of water from the river and the wells in
the vicinity, there was no alternative for the
lamished men but n surrender. They are now
in the hands of the enemy, who, by this tri-
nmph, secures possession of about 4, 600 stand
of arms, 700 cavalry horses, with their equip
ments, considerable quantity ofammunition,
several pieces of artillery, and the most inn
portant city of Western Missouri.
" Colonel Mulligan perhaps never dreamed
of the possibility of not being reinforced. 1t
never entered into his thoughts, that with
10000 friendly Federal troops within few
days march of him, he coald be neglected and
left to the mercy OF besieging force for Il
whole week, and finally compelled to surren-
der for the want of the. succor which could
have been sent, and which, 10 doubt, he con-
lidently presumed 'could be sent. TWAS with
the confident conviction of being promptly
supported that, when asked to surrender by
Price, on Sunday, the 18th, he answered with
a ringing defiance, and instantly prepared for
a desperate combat. He thought that if he
should hold out for three days-and he re-
solved that he would-he would be reinforced
from the river, or the enemy attacked in the
rear and forced to raise the siege.
But the heroic officer calculated too large
" on the cooperation of the authorities at
st. Louis. Price arrived az Warreasburg,
! thirty-hve miles from Lexington, two weeks
ago, yesterday. Everybody knew that he
was marching on Lexington, and that he
would make desperate attempt to take it,
But VIC cannot think that Price himself
ever imagined he would be allowed lesurely
to march TO Lexington, surround the garrison
ana beleaguer it for whole week, without
being disturbed in his amatcur-like operation.
by any OF the thirty or forty thousand Fede-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04
For Jnsfice of the pcnce.

Mr.. FIELDS If DAVID II. BOUIC, will
consent TO he q candidate no one Of the Justices
OF the Peace for the lth Election District,
Rockville, he will be elected by
aug 23-tf THE VOTERS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04
lumber, Shingles, Laths,

RRICkS, LINE, HAIR, DOORS, SASH
- and SHUTTERS, for sale at the very low
est prices FOR cash, or approved credit. Before
purchasing call aud sec W at our Office, corner
hutaw and German streets, Or ut 1872 Light
Street Wharf, Baltimore, Maryland.
mar 22-if RuRNS & SLOAN.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

Gx3' We are authorized to announce
the Hon. NICHOLAS BREWER, as a
candidate for reelection to the Circuit Judge
ship Of the Second Judicial District Of Mary
land, composed Of the counties Of Anne Arun-
del, Calvert, Howard and Montgomery.
mn.
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ICnoravin0s.

VISITING, Wedding end "a HOME"
' Cards, elegantly engraved I'D printed.
The huest quality Cards furnished.
Arms, Cre5ts and Initials cut upon Stone,
and Engraving IN all lis branches promptly ex-
cuted. n. W. GAIT \ BRO, jewellers,
354 Penn. Az, 4 doors west Browns baicl,
mar % Washington, d. g
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SPECTACAEs.

EOLD, Silver and enc Steel SrycrAcLgs
W Eye-Glasges, &c. Of every focus. Also
Opera and Shell Reading Glasses. a large as
sortment Of the above always on hand
Particular attention pai1 20 ihc selection o
glasses suited to the Dyes " wenrers.
NJ W GAIT q BRO. Jewellers.
254 Penn. Az. 4 doorsw Browns hotel,
mar 10 Washington, d. O.
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SILVER WARE.

NE w. GAIT & BRO,
1T1s 351 Pennsylvania avenue
(Four doors Vest Of Browa's Hotei)
Call attention to their unusually large stock
Of cw and elegant Silver Ware, consisting Of
TcaSets, Walters, Pitchers, Gobleis, Forks,
Spoons, &c.
Also, every possible variety Of Fancy Silver
Ware, suitable for wedding presents.
w. w. G1LP 4 mo, JeDeilers,
354 Penn. Az. doors west Browns hotel,
mar % Washington D. c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

LtoYD's MILITARY MAP AND GAZETTEER OF
yHr SOUTHERN STATES We have received from
the publisher a copy Of this accurately com
piled and truly valuable map and gazetteer
It contains, in addition 70 a very accurate
map Of the whole country, a perfect volume
Of information and Statistics 10 regard to the
Sonthern States, viz The names ofthe eouR-
ties, citie1, towns and villages, and their pop
nlationg; the mountains, rivers, railroads ard
county roads, and the counties through which
thsy range, flow and eztend-together with
much valuable Information in regard 70 the
ssis productions and geological formation Of
iht counjry Published BY tloYp, is8
Broadway, sev York. az, 50 ssst
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

TUE LARGEST PoNTooN BRIDGE "A
number Of barges have now been stretch
ed across the Tennessee river at Paducah,
forming the largest pontoon bridge ever
constructed 10 America. Wba. use is
to be made Of the work is best known
10 the commanding officer Of that district
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

NoNIsAuoss.-- Convention Of the Peace
party Of Prince Georges county, met at Up
per Marlboro, 90 Saturday last, aad made
the following nominations:
Fer the Senate, oden Bowie; House OF
Delegates, Fendall Marbury, John u S Mac
cubbin, and Z. Herbert; Clerk, John b.
Brooke Comfy Commissioner, r. ". G.
Baden, 7 IL. Osborn, J p Kirby, Il. B. Null
licau, and R. N Darnell; Sheriff Notioy D.
Anderson Surveyor, james Callahan.
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S35 Rewardi

II OST, on Wednesday, the 27th, instant,
IL White aud Black HOUND DOG called
Dan. Whoever will return the same will re-
ceiye the above reward. J @. CANNON,
aug 3c--N Rockville, Nd.
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For Judge Of the Cour: of Appeals

FOf JuuSS VI the tOuft Oh Appears.
TO The Voters Of 81. Mdrys, Charles, Calpert,
Prince Georges, Montgomery, Anne Arwdei
and Ho,odrd Counties:
In April last, in answer 10 inquiries from
every county in this Judicial District | an
nouuced myself rs u candidate for reelection
to the Court Of Appeals with a resolution
long before expressed, under no circumstances
TO accept nomination by convention, or al
low my name to be connected with party ar
engagements. have too much respect for my
fellow-citizens 10 suppose that they will de-
grade the Office by assocnting il with political
issues, aud shall adhere to my present posi-
ton. For their favorable Judgment and sup
port rely upon my character and experience
in the profession, if knowledge Of these shall
satisfy them of the proprety Of recalling me
to station the duties Of which have eudea-
vored to discharge faithfully according to the
constitution and laws. WIN. II. TUCK.
Annapolis, Sept. IS. 1861. OCT i-te
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

FRoM THE PoroMAc-THE ADVANCE or TnE
CONFEDERATE ARmY.-A letter in the Delta,
dated Camp Leesburg, September 18th, says
Thank Heaven, our commanders are as
fully Informed of all northern movements as
if Geographic wires ran into the Offices of the
departments in Richmond, and despite all the
threats Of Fort Lafayette, our agents are nu-
merous and sleepless, Drawing every danger,
and successfully accomplishing their hazard
Gus missions with the stealthiness of Crows
OF B!ackfcct Indians.
" OF our numbers and preparations in and
around here, shall not speak bm eueyything
is as our best frieads coHd irish. Maryland, OPP
posite all our camps, is in fever Of excite
ment, and large bodies of mcn arc nightly
joining us at Aqua creek, whenever they can
elude the Federal craft but should the enemy
ever dream Of advancing into Virginia again,
none Of them will be left to tell the tale"
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More Destrnction OF Property.

The wanton destruction Of property in the
neghborhood Of Falls Church, near Wash
ington, by the Federol troops, still continues.
Among the houses burnt to-day were that of
Maj. Mutt, together with his barns and out
houses the adjoining residence Of DR.. Bowen,
who is now surgeon in the Confederate ar
my, and the dwellings belonging to Nicholas
Fierny's estate, with one exception.
The residence Of Murray Mason, on MUIR
rays Hill, was burnt early this morning.
The amount of property destroyed ycstcr-
day and to-day cannot be less than $50, 600.
Hrah Chr " & T,tnea Ccrf 20
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Position Of The Enemy.

We have positive information that the main
body Of Beuregard 8 army were yesterday ai-
ternoon, at sunset, in position stretching from
Fairfax Court-lIouse back to Manassas, and
from point near Occoquan Creek (their
right) in direct line passing through Fair
fax Courthouse, for many miles past that
point in the direction Of Leesburg. The
force, Judging from their camp fires, cannot
be less than 100 900 ia the field there, IL not
more. This proves that the enemy have sim
ply Withdrawn their whole force back some
miles from in front Of our lines 49, Wash. star,
Of Tues30y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-10-04

CAPTURE or GENERALS STuRGIs AsD PHEyrIss.
The s.. Louis correspondent Of the Baltimore
4" News Sheet, under date Of September 25,h,
writes "a rumor, believed here, states that
Price, after the capture Of Lexington, started
two divisions o. 1900 men each up and down
the river and crossing over BY means Of the
steamers 10 the rear Of Gen. Sturgis captured
bis whole command, without firing gun
sturgis, you will remember, was opposite to
Lexington With about 2, 900 men
From Federal accounts we have reason to
believe that the rebels have taken Gen. Prem
,ils ord biz connsnd in Northern yiFoori. +"