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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

re- Wepublish, on'he frstpage of to-day's
paper, thcspeech off. NoRrIMrn KILcouR, Esq,
before the Mass Meeting of the people Of
Frederick county, held IN the nth ultimo,
and invite our readers to careful perusal oft
1t is bold and manly def,ncc Of Southern
rights, and an eloquent appeal TO the patriot-
ism Of all good citizens TO stand firm in the
advocacy of the equality of the States, and
exact justice to every section ofthe country.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

go- A policeman of Cleveland, Ohio, i'm
forms the editor Of the Plaindcaler, of that
city, that he personally knows Of over thirty
negroes who are living as man and wife with
white women in the city of Cleveland. II is
said that since Lincoln election fugitives are
returning from Canada % Ohio, feeling quite
as secure there as ia the Queens dominions.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
Troops for Fort McHenry.

LEAvESwoRTH, Jan. THE troops from
Fort Leavenworth left here this morning for
Baltimore, via st. Joseph, Chicago and Pitts
burg. The force consists of two companies OF
light artillery, having l3I horses. A force OF
26 dragons remain here.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

The Commissioners of Tax were in session
on Wednesday last, and had under considera-
ton the petition of certain gentlemen for a
public road through the lands Of SAMUEL C.
YouSa, Esq, near Edward Ferry. Testimo-
ny IS now being taken by RoBERr W. CAR
TER, Esq, appointed for that purpose.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

We have received a communication, signed
" Citizen" it being review Of the proceed
ings Of the meeting held here on the LIST inst
We regret we cannot publish it in this week 4
issue; it shall appear in our next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

The communication, signed "B," was re-
ceived too late for this weeks paper. We
will publish 1t next week, with such com
ments as it demands of us.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

PRoPosED SECESSION OF New YoRK Mayor
Woods message TO the city council recon-
mends the secession Of New York city from
the State, and the formation Of a free port.
lie is not prepared, however. to recommend
violent measures therefor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

ELEcuoS OF UsIrED STATES SEsAroR.-Ed-
gar Cowan, Republican, Of Westmorcland
county, Pa, has been elected to the United
States Senate in the place Of Mr.. Bigler.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
LOUISIANA.
New Orleans for Immediate Secession

Highly Important from Washington
designation Of Secretary Thompson,
Of the Interior Depurtment-He Re-
signs Because Reinforccmcnts hare been
sent to Major anderson.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Secretary Thompson,
of the Interior Department, to-day resigned
to the President his commission as Secretary
of the Interior Department, on the ground that
after the order to reinforce Major Anderson
was countermanded on the 3lst of December,
there was a distinct understanding that nc
troops should be ordered South without the
subject being considered and decided on in
the cabinet At the cabinet meeting on The
I'd of January the subject was again debated
but not determined on. NOTWITHSTANDING
these facts, the Secretary of War, without thu
knowledge of Secretary Thompson, sent 25t
troops on the steamer Star of the West, to re
inforce Major Anderson at Fort Sumter. No
learning of this till this morning, he forthwith
resigned.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
Notice 10 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
DOMINICUS STANG,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof 10 the subscriber, on or before the LIST
day OF January, 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 LIST day Of january, 1861.
jan At THOMAS REID, Admir-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

Es- The School Commissioners were in
session on Tuesday and Wednesday Of this
week. Much business, in relation to the ope-
rations Of our new school system, was trans
acted
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
PUBLIC SALE.


RY virtue of an order of the Orphans Cour
OF Montgomery county, the subscriber
VIII ouer at public sale, in Laytonsville, Mont
gomery county, Md,
On THURSDAY, the 3Ist instant,
the following property--to wit:
One NEGRO MAN, Thomas,
to serve till the LIST day of January, 1867;
One NEGRO MAN. James,
to serve till the LIST day of January. 1883;
One NEGRO GIRL, Ann,
to serve till the LIST day of January, 1878.
TERMS OF SALE.--A credit of six months
will be given, by the purchaser giving note,
with security to be approved by the subscriber
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, NJ.
WIN. THOMPSON, of r., Ex'r
Of Joshua Stewart, deceased.
NELSON BURNS, Auct'r
jan Its.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
Deaths.

DIED, In Georgetown, on the 5th instant,
after long and painful illness, Mrs. MARY
CHAMBERS, relict of the late JOHN CHAM
BERs, of Montgomery county, Md.
DIED, at "Brooke Grove" near Sandy
Spring, in this county, on Monday, the 3lst
ultimo, ROGER BROOKE, aged &c years.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
tlarriaae.

MARRIED, on Tuesday, the LIST instant, at
the Viuestree Baptist Church, Madison, Ind,
by the Rev. Mr.. BLAND, Mr.. MORTIMER
MOULDEN to Miss CELIA, eldest daughter
of CHARLES MAocuBms, Esq.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
ALARAMA.

The Forts and ARSENAL at Mobile tokei
/ Possession of By the alabama Troops
! Large Quantity Of Mumitioms Of Wa
/ Captured.
NOZZLE jan 4.-The United States arsena
and Forts at this place were taken this morn
ing at daylight by the Alabama troops.
The forts contained 70, 900 stand of arms
| 1900 boxes ofpowder, 300, 900 rounds ofmus
kct cartridges and other munitions of war.
No resistance was made by those in charg,
of the forts and arsenal.
1t is rumored that Fort Morgan was taker
last night.
Meeting Of the AlaJdna Contention.
| AUGUSTA, January 1.-THE State Conven.
ton met here to-day at noon. Mr.. Philips, q
secessionist, was chosen temporary chairman,
and Mr.. Hern temporary secretary. A call OF
the counties showed that all the delegations
were present. William NJ. Brooks was then
elected permanent president by majority OF
eight over Jameson. Mr.. Fowler, secession
list, was chosen secretary. The proceedings
were very quietly conducted.
Alabama Convention Committee to pre-
pare an Ordnance of Secession Ap-
pointed.
MONTGOMERY, Jan. 9.-The convention has
been in session yesterday and to-day, mostly
with closed doors. A committee of thirteen
was appointed yesterday to report an ordi-
nance of secession, consisting Of seven scces-
sionists and six co-operationists, which will
probably report tomorrow. On test vote
in the convention, the ordinance for immcdi-
ate secession will probably pass by small
majority. Nothing of interest was determn-
ed on to-day.
GEORGIA.
CHARLESTON, January 3.--Dispatches re-
ceived here from different parts of Georgia,
giving returns of the recent election, show
that the State has gone largely in favor of the
secessionists.
Fort Jackson and Fort Pulaski have both
been taken possession of by the State troops.
and are now in their full occupancy. This
was done under instructions from the Govern
or. The Savannah papers of to-day say that
had not the Governor been prompt in issuing
his orders to this effect, there would have been
appointments uprising of the people, amount
ing almost to revolution.
LOUISIANA.
Ne,c Orleans for Immediate Secession.
New ORLEANS, Jan. S.-The returns of the
election of members to the State convention
show that this city has been carried by the
immediate secessionists by over 500 majority
The election for delegates to the convention
throughout the State il supposed will result
three to one in favor of immediate secession
candidates. Many Union men have gone
over.
The State military board met here yesterday
in secret session, it is conjcctured for the pre-
paration of Selling all the Notifications and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
No. 8, A TRACT OF LAND.

containing 224l ACRES, more or less This
tract lies about mile and balf above the
Crossroads, and adjoins the lands of CRATIC
Clagett, Mrs. A. G. Fisher, and Jetson Fields.
There is a small DWELLING HOUSE upon
this tract. The land is naturally good, and
well watered, and easily improved. The larg-
est part OF this tract is uncleared, and has an
abundance of Wood, and oak and chestnut
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
Examiners Notice.

TINE undersigned Examiners appointed by
Il the Commissioners of Montgomery coun.
ty to ascertain whether the public convenience
requires an alteration or change in that por-
ton of the River road where II intersects the
lands OF benjamin J. Cross and William A.
Gassaway at the junction Of the Jamestown
and Seneca Mills road---hefeby give notice thai
they will meet on the premises, on MONDAY,
Tie In Of FeJrpary, 1861, at the hour Of 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, and proceed to execute said
commission.
JAMES HIGGINS,
NATHANIEL CLAGETT,
ALEXANDER PETER,
jan ltd Examiners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

I HEREBY FOREwARN all persons from
Il crcditing JANIS y CUMMINGS, my SON, on
my account, "a he has left me, and will not be
controlled by me; therefore, will pay no
debts OF his contracting, or be held RESPONSE
bic for bis conduct.
jan 4--3t JAMES CUMMINGS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
FOR. HIRE.

A sPRIGHTLY YOUNG NEGRO wOMAl
"A accustomed to Homework, can be hired
on application ri this Office. ljan ll-3t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
FINE HORSE FOR SALE.

% ! OFFER FOR SALE my
~ IN Heavy Draugbt STALLION,
EMAK GK COBHAM !" he Is dappled
M..H,ArH grey. over sixteen hands high,
weighs 1000 pounds, and is Sc
ven years old next spring. lie was exhibited
at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
last fall, and | WIS assured by many gentle
men there, that II sent to Maryland, be would
do a large business.
Price $500, one-half cash, the balaucc to
suit the times. For pedigree, &C., address
ID. EDWIN STONE Sandy Spring, Nd.
Or, RICHD II. TAYLOR,
Percellyillc, Londoun county, Va.
dec 28--Cts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

PUBLIC SALE. :
VNHE subscriber intending to leave the
neighborhood where he at present resides,
will offer at public SALE
On TUESDAY, 22d January, 1861,
the following property---to wit:
q head OF Horses.
Lot Of Corn; Lot Of Oats; Lot Of Straw
Lot Of Turnipsi Lot Of Fodder, &c.
Farming Implements,
Such as, Thrashing Machine, nearly new /
Wheat Fan, Cutting Box, Three-iorse Wa
gon and Harness, Spring Wagon and Har-
ness, Plow Gear, Plows, Harrows, Cultivators,
Corn-Coverer. Sleigh, &c.
With many other articles too tedious to
enumerate.
TERMS OF SALE CASH.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
jan Ats THOMAS HAWKINS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
No. 5, A TRACT OF LAND,

containing 70 ACRES, lying between No.
and the lands Of Mrs. Lois Unis Offutt, on tn,
south side Of the river Road This tract is un
improved, and covered with growth of ceda
and pine, and has some Oak and Chestnut tim
Der on it,.
Plats of the aforegoing tracts will be exhi
hited on the day Of sale if practicable; IL not
the land will be sold subject to n survey to b.
made by thcTrustce as soon as the weather will
permit
Possession will be given as soon as the term
of sale shall be complied with.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-ffth of the pur
chase money to be paid in cash, on the day OF
sale, or the ratification thereof, and the residue
in two equal instalments, in one and two years
and the deferred payments to be secured by
the single bills Of the purchasers, with security
TO be approved Of by the Trustee bearing in
terest from the day Of SALE On the final rati-
fcation Of sales, and payment Of the whole
purchase money, the Trustee will, at the ex-
pense OF the purchasers, convey the property
to him, her or them sold, free, clear and dis
charged Of all claim Of the parties to this
cause, and of any person or persons claiming
by, from or under them.
ALEX. KILGOUR,
ian il--tg Trustee
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

The following letter has been received by some
Baltimore gentlemen, in reply to one written
by them, enclosing an article of the LIST inst.
from the Americdn's Washington correspond
emit signed Of" and calling the vice-Presi-
dents attention thereto without any com
ment:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. ID, 1861

GENTLEMEN | have your favor Of yesterday
in which you call my attention to a letter from
the Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more American, in which it is stated that
" do not hesitate to openly and decidedly APP
prove the course of your governor in refus-
ing to convene the legislature of Maryland.
My name was used by the letter writer
without authority, and his statement is who'll
ly untrue.
Your friend and obedient servant,
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE.
Hons. ]. v. L. McMAHos, PETER W. CRANE
and WIZ. Henry NORRIS, esq.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
No. q, A TRACT OF LAND.

containing 100 ACRES, more or less, lying
on the south side Of the main road, opposite tc
No. 3, and extends to the Potomac river. A
part Of this tract is cleared. There is gooc
deal of valuable oak and chestnut timber, and
a suf1icency of wood for every nurnose imam n
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

FlTSs ETIzrsss
AT SEYMOURS IN GEORGETOWN.
have with strict care personally attended
to the manufacturing and selection Of the fol-
lowing Furs. My long practical knowledge
OF the Fur Business enables me with certainty
to invite the ladies TO goods made from fne
and fresh caught skins. Such as
Canada Mink Sable,
Russia Fitch,
Siberian Squirrel,
Water Mink.
French Sable.
Childrens' Furs in great variety.
Fur Trimmings Of all colors.
Prices very moderate
Esc- Call early for Great Bargains, at
W. T. SEYMOURS,
No. l52 Bridge street, Georgetown, ID. O.
dec Tim
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
DIR. WI. mi. TAYLOR.
NToTTCH.

YNHE BondhoIders Of the Union Plank or
Il Turnpike Road Company are respectfully
requested 10 present the Bonds they hold NJ the
Office Of the Treasurer for the payment Of the
interest due mp to the lst Of january, 1861.
dee IS 3ts GEO. TAYLOR, Treas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

A STUPID OR MALICIOUS RuMoR-There is an
idle rumor set aaoat by the old Know-nothing
organs to the effect that an armed force is pre-
pairing in Maryland and Virginia to take pos
session of the capitol. There is not a sane
man in the community who does not know
that this is pure, unadulterated falsehood.
No such force is in existence, except in the
distempered brains of the excited partisans who
are frightened at their own distorted shadows.
Perhaps tits this stupid hoax which has in
duced General Scott to order the troops from
the Indian frontier to Fort McIIenry or per-
haps the old General wishes to intimidate the
people of Maryland and make them bow to the
doctrine of q mastery inactivity now SO
popular with our executive and his special
friends.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
Sixty and Seventy Acres,
No. 2. A Small Tract of Land.

called SYCAMORE ISLAND in the Poto-
mac river, on the north side OF Darby ISL
and" and, also, three other SMALL TRACTS,
called ''NETTLE ISLAND" WILLETrs CHoIcE,'
and "WiLLow ISLAND" being three other small
Islands in the Potomac river, near Darby ISL
and These Islands are uncleared, and are
we'll wooded. The area of these Islands will
he aarartainpd nv tho dap of eale
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
List OF letters.

ID EMAINlNG in the Post Office, at Rock
~ vile, Nd, for the quarter ending Decem-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
Gov. Hicks AND THE srArr FINANcgs

GOV. Hicks AND THE STATE FINANCES. 1t
seems that Gov. Hicks has made great and
serious mistake about the Frances of the State;
but luckily it will not affect her credit abroad
for just about the time he publishes her in
solvency, and assigns as one Of his reasons for
not calling an extra session of the Legisla-
tire, he deficiency in the Treasury of fifty
thousand doiars on the list of October last, and
i.ae regcated failure of the Treasury officers to
pay drafts upon it, the State Treasurer, s.
HAYWOOD, Esq, in a reply to communica-
ton from gentleman of Baltimore city, says
that he twas not aware that any draft made
upon the Treasury had not been paid, = and
furnishes an exhibit of the financial condition
of the State on the first of October last, and
on the first of January, (instant, which bears
quite favorable aspect At the former peri
cd there was in the Treasury of the State up
wards of $500, oo0 and at the latter upwards
of $3.50, 600; and with the usual large pay
ments into the treasury made in the month of
January, it is more than likely that in two or
three weeks there will be between $500, 600
and $500 900 on hand to meet the accruing
interest and all current demands.
Such statement by Governor Hicks would
be inexplicable, but that we suppose it was
made in ignorance Of the facts, or under an
entire Misrepresentation of them. In either
case it is inexcusablc; and if, as is more than
probable, the Governor is as egregiously mis-
Informed upon the views and sentiments of
the people of the State in relation to the pre-
sent crisis, the consequences may in the end
be most deplorable.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
LATEST FROM THE SOUTH.
Important from South Carolina.

The Star Of the Vest" fired into from
Fort Moultrie and Norris Island
Fort ,Sunstcr did not respond
CHARLESTON, Jan. 9--The Steamer Star OF tn,
West, with troops to reinforce Fort Sumter
arrived off the Charleston Bar at an earl,
hour this morning, when she attempted to en-
ter the harbor with the American flag fiying
when brisk fire was opened upon her bv th,
garrison stationed at the lighthouse ON Nor.
ris Island
The guns of Fort Moultrie on the other
side also opened on her, when the steamer
put about and went to sea again. We have
not been able TO learn whether the steamer OF
any person on board was injured. The belief
is that no injury was sustained either by the
boat or those on board
Major Anderson, from Fort Sumter, did not
respond.
Flag Of Truce from, Fort .Sumter-Liem.
Hall IN secret session rith The Gocernor.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 9.--Lieut. Hall, of Fort
Sumter, came over to the city about 0 clock,
this morning, with flag of truce, and re-
paired to the quarters of the Governor, fol-
lowed by crowd of citizens
He was in secret communication with the
Governor and council for about two hours -
At o'clock he was sent in carriage with
the Governors aids to the wharf, and return
ed to Fort Sumter
II is sunnosed that Il relatas 70 10 ~.
the Star Of the Vast s y wy n''ns 'li'o
The people are intensely excited There
was no demonstration against Lieut. Hall,
, put ine curiosity !, to learn the purpose of his
rr op1n,
fhoi'iDA'
TALLAHAssE, January IA resolution de-
claring that it is the right and duty of Flori-
da to sccede, was passed-62 yeas to nays.
A committee OF thirteen reported an ordinance
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

A HINT TO MARyLASD.--The Ncw York 7'ri-
bune thinks that it would be wise not to at
tempt to prevent the Gulf States from seced-
ing, and that even if Virginia takes the no.
ton" it would be indiscreet to oppose her
exit by force. The States thus graciousy
permitted to do as they please ought TO be
duly grateful for the generous permission
But there are limits to the Tribune generosi-
ty. There are some things it can stand, and
others that it cannot, and the secession of any
State north of the Potomac IS among the lat
ter. North of that majestic river no State
will be permitted to secede. The fiat has gone
forth-;he declaration is planted; and, as the
gallant sons of the gallant State which ceded
the territory on which we live, arc deeply in
terested in the announcement, we impart to
them the information that, though Southern
by birth, interest, principle, social affinity,
and prediction, if they attempt to- follow
the lead of the other Southern States they
will not be permitted to do so. The Tribune
has declared, mo State north of the Poto-
mac shall secede. - Washington Constitution.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11
FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE, January LA resolution de-
claring that it is the right and duty of Flori-
da to sccede, was passed--62 yeas to s nays.
committee Of thirteen reported an ordinance
of secession, which was adopted.
1t is reported that the forts and other federal
property in the State have been taken posses
sion of.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-01-11

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