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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

The foreign news, by the steamer Hansa, is
highly interesting. The arrest of Messrs. Sill
dell and Mason created great sensation in
England on its first announcement. A large
meeting Immediately convened in Liverpool,
but there appears to have been difference of
opinion among the prominent speakers. A
resolution was adopted, calling upon the 20
yernment ito assert the dignity of the British
flag" but clause, demanding ''prompt re-
pa ration for the outrage was previously
stricken out.
The London News says nat it is a case in
which it will be the duty of the British go-
verhment toinsist upon ''ample, complete and
immediate satisfaction" but INDUCES the hone
that Lieut.. Fairfax, in making the arrest, act
ed without orders, and that the government
at Washington will disavow it.
The Confederate steamer Bermuda had ar
rived at Havre from Savannah, Ga, with
2,0e0 bales of cotton.
Earl Russell had refused to authorize the
magistrates of Southampton to search the
Confederate steamer Nashville, to recover
property belonging to the ship Harvey Birch.
which was captured and burned by the former
vessel. The request for the search was made
by Mr.. Adams, the American minister.
The dispatches which MessIs. Slidell and
Mason had with them when arrested were
placed in charge of gentleman on board the
Trent, and he has arrived in London,
The news of the capture so effected the
money market that consos declined one per
cant
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
FORTY-EIGHT THOUGHTS BEWARDl

GALVANIZED, REPULSED OR TAKEN,
~ on Saturday last, A LOG CHAIN, or
Forty-eight Links, weighing 30 pounds, and
~ feet long. The Chain has been promiscu-
ously thrown about from time immemorial,
and has never before been taken by any one
passing the highway. 1t was used in hauling
poplar log, four feet in diameter, with dou-
ole team, guided by an harnessed Ass, with
the chain on stretch. Thoughts think the
poplar tree was granted to Charles Perry by
the King of England, which the Puritans have
set on hire with as great fee simple right as
though they were on the Rock of Plymouth.
II the Chain is electrified, Thoughts shall be
contented by hearing the good tidings-the
news from the East. If repulsed, the same
power that sent it hurting halfway round the
world will return it; and, finally, if taken,
the one who returns it, can mount brother
chip OF the old poplar, blow horn, and
thoughts will meet him with bottle Of bran
dy, to drink and be merry, for tomorrow
we die" Old Joshua, who has been welding the
chain together for the last thirty years, ought
to know, from the material of which it is COM
posed. whether it can be electrified or repuls-
ed. AS the Grecians doubted their own exist
ence, Thoughts cannot swear whether it was
electrified or repulsed. Thoughts think its
gone-its lost--it can't be seen To say it is
stolen. would be against the faith of Saints,
and the conscience of Puritans-consequen
II is only taken, If Thoughts be not dreaming.
Hush up Thoughts think Thoughts have no
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR,

We have read synopsis of the Report of
the Secretary Of War, and find the accounts
of the forces about the same that we have seen
in the newspapers. There are $40, 900 volun-
teers, and 2o,354 regular troops. There are
54,554 cavalry, which the Secretary recon-
mends to be reduced, on account of its great
cost. But the most important suggestion in
the report, at least to us, is, that Maryland
shall be cut up, so as to annex the Eastern
Shore, with two counties in Virginia. to the
State of Delaware--to transfer Washington
and Allegany counties to the new State of
Kanawha, and then to join all that part of
Virginia between the Blue Ridge and Chesa-
peake Bay to Maryland.
We think the Secretary, who is a Pennsyl-
vanian, and is so liberal in giving away the
territory of other States, should have offered
to the new State of Kanawha that part of
Pennsylvania between Laurel Hill and the
Ohio river, which fits as exactly as if i: had
been dove-tailed into it.
The Secretary also recommends that Mary
land shall give up the constitutional represen-
tation of her negro population. And all this
is ~ be done for the safety of the capitol.
Now is it rot lamentablc that subordinate
officer of the General Government should pro-
pose to destroy the very power that formed
that government, for the good Of all The
Administration are very fond of forcing oaths
on the people to support the constitution.
Now, every one knows that the laws and con-
situations of the several States are part of
that general constitutions and yet the Secre-
tary of War would turn orr rights aside as
if they were trifing, under the pretence of
protecting Washington city 1t is the old
fable of The man who warmed the viper, who
stung him to death as soon as he had the
power. But we suppose the Secretary is try
ing to initiate the conduct Of Russia, Prus-
STA, and Austria, in the division of Poland
which, though it was done hundred years
ago, stands as burning reproach to the pow
ers of Europe who allowed IT,
Mr. Cameron, who, we think, is Scotch
man by descent, ought to recollect the efforts
Of England to conquer and annex Scotland
for several centuries, and never succeeded I'M
I'll Scottish king united the titles of both
countries to the crown.
On the whole, we think Mr.. Cameron would
be much better employed in his old business,
Of distributing types, than in tearing TO piec-
es the sovereign States of this Union.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

The STRENGTH OF THE CONFEDERATE FoRcEs.-
The New York Herald publishes what pur-
ports to be 81 full record of the Confederate
army" in which the strength of the entire
Confederate forces in the field on the lst of
November last is set down at four hundred
and ninety-six thousand men. Other ac-
counts, however, make the aggregate by from
forty to eighty thousand men less. The Herald
slyly takes issue with Mr.. Lincoln, with re-
spect to that portion of his message concern
ing Maryland, wherein he remarks with en-
phasis " that Maryland has furnished seven
regiments to the Federal service, and none to
the enemy" If the Heralds account be cor
rect, Mr.. Lincoln has fallen into a grievous
error, inasmuch as the record of our New
York contemporary indicates that far larger
number of Marylanders are in the army of the
Confederates than will be found in the tseren
regiments" to which Mr. Lincoln refers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

DEATH OF WILLIAM B. Howard On Thurs
day morning Of last week, Mr.. William B.
Howard, one of the most respectable and wor-
thy citizens of Medley's district in this ccun-
ty, was found dead, on the roadside, about
one mile from his residence. 1t appears that
Mr.. Howard, on the afternoon of the We'd
nesday before, left home, on horseback, for
the purpose of cdrrying to a sick lady of the
neighbCrhood bird, and, on his return,
stopped at one of his neighbours until near
sunset, when he started for home, in apparent
good health. His absence from home on We'd
nesday night created some uneasiness in the
family, and carly Thursday morning search
was made, and he was found as above stated
From Circumstances, it is supposed he died Of
disease Of the heart. The death of this gem
tleman will be deeply regretted by all who
had the pleasure Of his acquaintance. A bet
ter man--as christian friend or philanthro-
pist--the community did not possess.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IL, 1861

DALIIMUHEi DUC' II IoOI.
GRArN.-Some IA, 500 bushels Wheat offered
on Change this morning; the demand was
good, and prices Of both descriptions ruled
firm alta slight advance on yesterdays quota
lions, common to medium white selingat 81 30
a$l SO, fair TO good do. at ST. .40a$$l so, and
prime to ohoioo do. at $l.55aSl go per bushel;
inferior 10 fair red sold at 81 .20a$l 80, and
good to prime do. at 81 .33a$l 81 per bushel
30, 900 bushels, and both colors were in active
demand-sales Of IL, 900 bushels fair to prime
new white at 58a63 cents, and 3, 900 bushels of
old at 70a73 cents; 5000 bushels fair to prime
new yellow sold at 60a64 cents, an advance of
lc per bushel; and 1900 do. do old at 65a68
cents per bushel Oats continue in fair re-
quest, sales Of fair to prime Maryland at 4oa43
cents, and do. Pennsylvania at 44a46 cents
per bushel Sun
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

WAS committed to the Jail of Montgomery
w county, on the 25th of November last,
a NEGRO MAN, calling himself JAMES
HENRY MILES. Jim is about2l years of age
feet inches high stout built, very black
and has small whskers had on, when COM
nitted, steel-mxed cashmere coat and pants
Hesays he belongs to the State of New York
and came to Washington with regiment Of
Federal soldiers from that State He says he
does not recollect the number of the regiment.
The owner, if any, of said negro is hereby
notified to come forward, prove property, pay
charges, and take him out Of Jail otherwise, he
will be discharged according to law.
dec 7-3t SAMUEL GLOYD. Shift.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

HoMcIDE.-John Stang, a German, residing
in Dawsonsvile, in this county, was commit
ted to Jail, on Tuesday last, for the killing of
John Lochner, another German, by shooting
him. From what We have been able TO learn
the circumstances attending the shooting are
somewhat as follows: On Monday last Stang
butchered, and had Lochner assisting him.
Some time during the day Stang and Lochner
quarreled, but Lochner remained and assisted
until the butchering WAS got through with,
when be went to his home, which was but a
short distance from Stang's. Soon after he
(Lochner) came out, with bucket in his hand,
to the pump, and Stang seeing him, the quar-
rel was renewed, when Stang got his rife and
deliberately shot Lochner, killing him in
SANITY. Stang is very badly bruised, but
this, we understand, he received after Loeb
ner was shot They we're both under the in-
f1tncc Of liquor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery
County, as Court Of Equity.
July Term, 1861.
THOMAS D. GATHER & GEO. GATHER,
VERSUS
MARGARET A. POOLE and others.

ORDERED, that the sale made and report
" ed by John Brewer and George Peter,
Trustees for the sale of the Real Estate Of Geo.
Gather, deceased, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the first Tuesday of January next:
Provided a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper, printed in Rockville, once in
each Of three successive weeks before the first
day of December next.
The Report states the amount Of sales 10 be
81 ,O92 so.
JAMES G. HENING, CPL.
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
Copy-Test,
JAMES G. HEN1NG, Cpk.
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
nov l--3t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
Committed 10 Hail.

WAS COMMITTED to the Jail of Mont
w gomery county, on the Sd instant a
NEGRO BOY, calling himself ANDREW
WALKER. Andrew is about 10 or II years
of age, feet 81 inches high, rather slender
made, copper color, and had on, when com
united, gray roundabout, with gilt buttons,
jeans pants and a SLOUGH white hat. He says
he belongs to Lockport, New York, and came
to Washington with Captain Bush's company
The owner, if any, of said negro, is hereby
charges, and take him out of jail otherwise,
he will be discharged according to law.
dec 7--3t SAMUEL GLOYD, Shift.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
From Washington.

Republican Congressional Cducus-The Confs-
cdtioaof the Property of Confederates Defer
mined Upon, and tie Emancipation Of their
SlaUes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Republican
members of Congress had an adjourned eau
Gus at the Capitol tonight. Senator Clark.
of New Hampshire, was Chairman, and Mr..
Campbell, of Pennsylvania, Secretary. An
interchange of views, continuing over two
hours, took place.
About sixty gentlemen were present. FL
naily the pending resolution of representative
Bingham was unanimously adopted. 1t pro-
vides for the confscaton of all property of
Confederates in arms, and all who aid or abet
them, and the unconditional emancipation of
their slaves.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
DEATH.

DIED, on Sunday, the LIST instant, in this
place, Mr.. JARRETT ALLMONY, in the 45th
year of his age, Mr.. ALLMoNY removed to
Rockville about nine years since, and was
well known as one of our most active, enter
prisng and useful citizens He leaves large
circle of relatives and friends to mourn their
loss
DIED, in this place, on the 10th instant,
SARAH ELLEN, infant daughter of ANTHONY
and CATnARINE kLEINDIENsT, aged months
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
EStray Horse.

Montgomery County-to wt'
I HEREBY CERTIFY that Martha Graham
L (cold,) of Montgomery county, brought
before me, the subscriber, one Of the Justices
Of the Peace, in and for said county, this End
day Of December, 1861, as n stray, trespassing
on her enclosures, DARK BROWN HORSE,
about fifteen hands high, a star in the fore
head, right hind foot white, shod all round,
short name, and had on an old blind bride
and wagon saddle. Given under my hand.
oh. BOUIC, J. p.
The owner Of the above described horse rs
requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take him away.
MARTHA GRAHAM
dec 1876 near Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

SLAVES RETURNED.-0n Saturday last, three
slaves, the property Of Benjamin 7. Hodges
Esq, near this place, returned to their mas
ter, after rambling about among the soldiers
for several months. There is still another alb
sent. The negroes state that they were taken
away by force, and detained up to this time
against their wills. They came back ragged,
hungry and BUNDLED. Soldering is rot SO
pleasant as it was represented, at least to these
negroes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

MAYOR BRowS IN BosroS.-Tbe Boston pa
pers state that Mayor Brown, Of Baltimore,
who has been released from the fort for thirty
days, on parole, arrived at Boston, from Fort
Warren, on Wednesday afternoon. lie will
remain at the House of DR.. Shattuck, whose
wife is a sister Of Mrs. Brown. BY the con-
dition Of his parole, he is not to leave the
State.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

A SHREwD REMARK.-Barnum lays it down
as rule, in his work on I" The Artof Making
Money" that "Me proper time to advertise ~
diciously is Chen others DON'T" 1t strikes us
that Barnum is very nearly right, and his
words we commend to our business men at the
time when they seem to need encouragement.
U. s. SENATOR From KENTUCKY Garrett
Davis has been elected United States Senator
for the remainder of Mr. Breckinridges term.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

SKIRMIsHING Across THE PoToMAc-The
Washington correspondent of the Chicago
Times frankly acknowledges that, since " the
Great Review" numerous and serious Skin
mishes have occurred along the lines across
the Potomac, and that all of them have re-
suited disastrously to the Federal troops The
writer more than intimates that the facts have
been suppressed by the authorities. Mr.. Rus.
sell, in his recent letters TO the London Times
has twice limited the same thing-once in al
luding to the erroneous information he re-
ceived from the Department of War with re-
gard to the result of the battle of Balls Bluff,
and subsequently by sarcastically remarking
that " the perfect formula of bureaucratic be-
lief" which declares that call is quiet along
the line" is an article of faith "that is not to
be disturbed by reverses or battles" He as
sumes, moreover, that there is a profound
ignorance in the various public departments
respecting the events which occur daily"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

FoDDER-!IousE BURST.-0n Saturday night
last, the fodder-house Of Mr.. William Gar
rett, together with all his shucks and some
corn, were entirely consumed by fire. 1t is
supposed to have been set on fire by some wa
goncrs, encamped near by
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

and to substitute in their stead notes issued
by the government. Two plans for accom-
plishing this are suggested. lst. BY gradual
withdrawal from circulation of the notes of
corporations, and of the issue in their stead of
United States notes payable in coin on de-
mand. End. A National Banking Institution
which shall distribute the notes of the Bank
to local banking institutions, to be secured by
the pledge of United States bonds. Mr.
Chase favors the adoption of the second plan
" A further augmentation of the duties on
sugar, tea, and coffee, is recommended, but
no other modification is thought to be advisa-
BILE at the present time. An increase of the
direct tax to twenty millions for the loyal
States is regarded as absolutely necessary, as
is also the duties on stills, distilled liq uors,
tobacco, bank notes, carriages, legacies, paper
evidences of debt and instruments for con-
veyance of property, and other like subjects
of taxation. The proposed income tax, it is
suggested, shall be Abandoned
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery
County, November Term, 1861.
WILLIAM CANT, an Insolvent Petitione,

WILLIAM CANT, an Insolvent Petitioner.
TNHE Trustee appointed in this cause having
Il filed his bond with approved security,
and the said petitioner having duly executed
his deed, conveying all his property to said
trustee, but the said petitioner having failed
to give the notice to his creditors required by
the previous order of this Court it is there
upon, this 5th day Of November, 1861, or
dered that the arst Monday of March next, be,
and the same is hereby fixed, for the said Will
liam Cant to appear and answer such inter-
rogatories, or allegations, as his creditors, en-
dorsers or sureties, may propose, or allege
against him Provided, notice of said day be
given by said William Cant to his creditors,
by publishing copy Of this order in some
newspaper printed in said county, once week
for not less than three months before the said
first Monday of March next.
MICH. BREWER, Circuit Judge.
True copy-Test,
nov 22-3m JAS. G. HENING, Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
Notice 70 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
IN has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Montgomery county, letters of administration
on the personal estate OF
PHILEMON NJ. PLUMMER,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on OR before the
Sd Of December 1862; otherwise they may,
by law, be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. Persons indebted to said estate, are re-
quested to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this Sd day of December 1861.
SARAH ANN PLUMMER.
dec AT Administrative
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

TELEGRAPH FROM WASHINGTON TO FoRTREss
MoSRoE.-lt is stated that the President as a
military necessity has given bis approval to
the scheme Of building telegraph from Wash
ington city TO Fortress Monroe twenty miles
~ 90, iet 81 o., ~, ..ti ,,,,s,o
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Antt,sr. Avn np.rru nD,,,x.
ADJUTANT GENERAL S OFFICE,
Washinnlnn Dec G 1861


Special Orders No. 800, Ertract The Sc
cretary of War directs that the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal be placed under military SUI
pervison Of Brig. Gen. G. p Stone, volun-
teer service. The immediate superintendent
of the canal will be under the President of
the company, ALFRED SPATEs Esq. The Off
GERS of the canal serving under him shall be
in all respects satisfactory to the military au
thority. The receipts Of the canal will be
applied to meet the current expenditures on
account of its operations, and any excess or
deficit in the income will be placed to the ac-
court Of the canal company. The president
of the company will furnish Gen. Stone with
an account current of the monetary affairs of
the company monthly. Gen. Stone will give
military protection to the canal property, and
such aid as is consistent with the good Of the
service in keeping it in repair.
Should the execution Of this last provision
extend beyond the limits of Gen. Stone com
mand his requisition on the proper comman-
ders will be promptly complied with.
By command Of Maj. Gen. Mcclellan,
L. THOMAS, AdJt Gen.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
ALL KINDS OF SILKS AT LESS

A LII KIND OF SILKS AT LESS
IA than the old prices, notwithstanding the
advance in Europe and the new tariff.
Persons needing Silk Goods for autumn and
winter will effect a solid saving by making
their purchases now.
The wholesale and retail business Of the
country being now reduced TO the cash stand
ard enables us to offer all articles at reduced
tariff Of profits
ONE PRICE ONLY, marked in plain figures.
Newcomers, sojourners, citizens, and stran-
gers will inspect our stock at their pleasure;
it incurs no obligation to purchase.
Carpets, Curtains, Oilcloths, Rugs, &C., Up
per Floors.
All parcels for the interior properly packed
free of charge. PERRY & BRO,
Penn. avenue and 9th street,
Perry Building" Washington, D. G.
sen eff
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
EsfraV Hog.

CAME to the subscribers farm, about the
~ Gath Of October last, a SPOTTED BOAR
HOG, marked with a crop and slit in the right
ear, and hole in the left. The owner OF said
hog is requested 20 come forward, prove pro-
perty, paw charges, and take him away.
acc l3-3t ROBT W. STEVENS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

LEFr.-The Provost Guard, under Captain
AYNEs, which has had charge of our village
for several months, left us last Sunday even
ing, for Gen. Banks division, in Frederick
Whilst here their conduct was sober and Or
derIv
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13
Wool! Wool! Wool!
Est,rav Hog.

WM CAME 10 the farm Of the subscriber
cEklfA about the 10th Of October last, a
6sssxz large white HOG, with a crop on
the right ear and underbit In the LEFT. The
owner OF said hog is requested to come for
ward prove property, pay charges and take
him away. D. n Hoi'
nov 2o-3t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

CHECKERS OF COTTON GOODS can
- procure their autumn supplies Of all kinds
of C0TTONS, white and colored, at the old
prices.
We secured large lots Of all such fabrics pri-
or to the rise in prices.
We also offer our usual full Stock of all
kinds Of DRY GOODS for the general and
special wants of families.
One price only marked in plain figures.
Carpets, Oilcloths, Curtains Rugs, &C., Up
per Floors. PERRY & BRO,
Penn. avenue and 9th street,
perry Building" Washington. D. G.
sep 6-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-12-13

CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CAYAL.-One after
another the acts of the Government show their
utter contempt fer the rights of our State
They have the railroads, and now, without
any act of the loyal Legislature, at present
in session, they have taken the canal We
do not see them taking the canals of Penn
sylvania, New York, or Ohio, though the ne
cessitY may be nnite as urgent