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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19
{. Greeley Ratification Meeting.

he National Democratic and Conservative
~ of the United States having made the
n Anina,ious for Presiden, and Vice President
of The United States, it is incumbent on the
party in Montgomery county TO give the nomi-
nees its most earnest and united support.
The present contest we deem Of no little mo-
ment to the future wcll-beirg of our people
and our country. The powers that be regard
not the constitution and laws Of our land, nor
respect the rights and liberties of the people.
Taxes, onerous and unwarranted, are wrung
from tile yeomanry of our land 10 build up an
aris,ocracy and support large number Of
useless ofsce-holders. and supply the de6cien-
cies created by unjust and theying public SER
wants. Numerous Offices of public trust are
given 10 unworthy and dishonest men, who
prostitute them to their own selfish ends and
their own personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Under
color of law our citizens are arrested and tried
by courts constituted TO do the bidding OF
those IN power Under the pFetence Of pre-
to the people, calculated to destroy society,
and regardless of State rights have been en-
acted when, in truth, these laws are for the
purpose Of perpetuating the present dynasty.
Our foreign policy is weak AMI imbecile and
is bringing our nation into disgrace and dig
repute.
Our navy has been used to give aid and sup
port to a foreign nation by the ipse difit OF the
President, to subserve his own personal ends
regardless of the nations interests.
Our President, the servant Of the people, to
whom has been committed great ard impor-
tant public trust, regardless of the duties of
his Office regardless of the fact that he is paid
large salary for his services, spends his time
in seeking pleasure and frivolities and receives
bis pay without rendering the service which
his solemn pledge requires BIN TO perform.
From evils like these, the great effort of the
Democratic and Conservative party of the
United States, is now made 10 relieve this ma
ton.
TO accomplish this purpose there must be
unity of action, and TO insure this there must
be thorough organization of the party. Every
one recreant 10 his duty now, indirectly gives
his aid to perpetuate these evils upon us
With view that old Montgomery may main
tain her proud position in the front rank in
her fidelity to the great principles of our party,
we would most respectfully recommend to the
people of our county to hold Ratification
Meeting at The Fair Grounds, in Rockville, on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of AUGUST, 1872
and let it be such a meeting as shall say to our
sister counties that Montgomery fights for
measures and not for men.
EDW. w. OWEN,
E. b. PRETTYMAN,
GEORGE PETER,
State Cent Com. for Montgomery County.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

THE RAILROAD Metropolitan Branch
of the Baltimore and o. r. r. is now nearly
completed to Rockville. By the close of the
week there is no doubt but that the iron horse
will be dashing into our village, and the roll
ing stock soon be put in regular motion. This
will give new impetus to business, and eur
citizens can make the trip to Georgetown and
Washington, in an hour, which now requires
three or four. The trip will be a pleasant one
and they will have done with being tumbled
over rough roads. We must caution parents
to watch over their children, as in their eager
ness to see the novel sight, they may expose
themselves 10 danger. Many accidents occur
which might be avoided.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19
UILLL1N TRLCKSON.
EXAMIN ERS' NOTICE.


he undersigned having been appointed
Examiners, by the Commissioners Of Mont
gomerv county, TO ascertain whether thepuh-
nc convenience requires the opening of i,
road, starting from culvert No 10, on the
Washington Aqueduct and running through
the lands OF William Reading and William
r. Plies until it intersects the road common
y called the River Road and near the North
Western corner of SAID Piles land And we
would further represent that the width of
said road should be thirty feet until within
three or four hundred yards of said River
Road, when the Southern line OF said con-
templated road should be contracted so as TO
make the remainder of the road twenty-four
feet wide
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE to all interested
that they viii meet at VIM. II. Piles, on MON
DAY The 18th day JHiy, 1872, at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ, 10 execute the commission as afore-
said
NICHOLAS D. OFFUTT,
HENRY NJ. CLAGETT,
CHAS. RENSIIAW,
june Zl-5t Examiners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

FoR GREELEy.-The Democratic press thro'-
out Maryland are falling into line and giving
an earnest and hearty support TO the Farmer
Of Chappaqua.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

CosTRAcr AWARDED. The contract for re-
pairi5g to be done to the Court House accord
ing to specifications furnished by the Commit
tee, has been awarded TO Mr. Joseph Hauey,
of this place, for the sum of $500.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

The Saratoga cup, two and quarter miles,
was won on the 10th, by Harry Bassett, beat
ing Longfellow. Time $3.50. Won by length.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

AProlNTMENr.-Gov. Whyte has appointed
Christopher w. Lansdale, Esq, Justice of
the Peace for the Fourth Election District of
Montgomery county, vice Richard l.. Bell,
declined
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19
new ADVERTISEMENTS,
WANTED.

w A WHEELWRIGTIT. One
who can bring reference rs to character and
capacity. JNO. A. BAKER,
jyl9--2tn Washington, D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

NoTlSG EoR GREELEY. At church fair OF
the Roman Catholic Cathedral, of ST. Paul,
MINI, held early this summer. an elegant
ebony walking stick, with a massive gold head,
was offered as present TO the person who
should be designated by the largest number Of
vo'es' each voter to contribute one dollar
Horace Greeley and General Grant we're named
as the principal competitors, and the friends
o. each rallied in force to secure the testimo-
maj. The friends of Mr. Greeley. however.
was successful, and the cane suitably inscribed
VIII be presented TO him before his election.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19
Notice 90 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
~ Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters testa-
men,ary on the personal estate of
HILLL1H TRUCkSON,
late Of said county, decd. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased, are hereby
warned 10 exhibit the same with The vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the
End day OF July, 1873; otherwise, they may,
by law, be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. Persons indebted to said Estate, are
requestcdto make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this 2nd day of July, 1872
MATILDA TRUCkSON,
july 5-4t Administrators.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19
Just Think Of It.

We are permitted TO make the following ex-
tract from private letter addressed TO gem
tlenan Of this city:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

In an advertisements by railroad companv
OF unclaimed goods. letter dropped from the
word lawful. and so the advertisement, anne.
priaiely reads /: "People TO whom packages
are directed are notified TO come forward and
pay the awful charges on the ssme.u
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19
StHERIFF'S SALE.

~
BY virtue of two wrts of Fieri Facias
one issued ont of the Circuit Court of Mont
gomery County and 10 the Sheriff of said
county directed at the suit ofJames s. Wind
sor, surviving PAL tner'of Griffith & Windsor,
against the goods and chattels, lands ana
tenements OF a lexander Pet T; and one issued
by David II. 9ouic, Justice OF the Peace in
and for Montgomery county, at the suit OF
William 7. Fisher, against the goods and
chattels lands and tenements Of Alexander
Peter and to me directed, [ will expose to
public sale, at the residence OF the said Alex
ander Peter, near Darnestown, Nd, on
Saturday, the Sd day of August, 1872,
between The hours of and 3 o'clock, p. NJ,
all the right, title, claim and interest, both
at law and in equity, of the said Alexander
Peter, in and to the following property, viz:
All his part Of the following pieces or parts
of Tracts of Land, viz:
A TRACT OF LAND.
called "Thomas' Discovery Fortified, Spring
field and Pleasant Valley" containing
liz ACRES or LAID,
more or less, with all the improvements
thereon, the same being The property on which
the said Alexander Peter now resides.
Also
One brown Mare and one bay Horse, and four
head Of Cattle, seized and taken as the prop
erty of the said Alexander Peter, and will be
sold to the highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy
the foregoing claims.
JOHN T. BENSON,
jg l2-tds Late Sheriff.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19
EDW. w. OWEN,
E. B. PRETTYMAN,
GEDRG PETER

State Cent. Com. for Montgomery County.
July 10.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

True copy-Test:
julyl9-3t E. B. PPETTYMAN. Crk.
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ExAMINERs, NOTICE.

julyl9--3tn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-07-19

----TTO d
State tax for1s7o, on $3.50 at 1911 c. "a
County " {" at 500 c. IL 3G
Interest from Jan. l, II,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11

SEC. 10. Be it further enacted, That
the salary OF said Judge of said Grim
inal Court shall be the same as that OF
the Csreuif Judges ana Ehancellors of
this State, and shall be paid in the same
manner.
SEC. I6. Be it further enacted, That
there,shali De three terms of said Grim
inal Court in each Of said counties in
each year, and said terms shall be held
at the following times and places, to-
wit; At Franklin, Williamson County,
on the second Mondays Of February,
june and October; at Columbia, BIaury
County, on the first Mondays of March,
July and November; at Pulaski, Giles
County, on the first Mondays in Janu-
airy, May and September; at Lewis
burg, Marshall County, on the first
Mondays in April, August and Deeem-
Der.
SIC. II. BE it further enacted, That
this act take effect from and after its
passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed December y, 1871.
JAMES d. RICHARDSON,
Speaker of the House of Representative.
JOHN C. VAUGHN,
Speaker of the Senate.
Received at Executive Office Decem-
ber13, 1871, and approved December
Il, 1871. JOHN c. BROWN, Governor.
l certify that the foregoing is a true
copy Of the original now on file in my
Office. T. Il. BUTLKR,
Secret: Try of State.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11

General Grant has given offence to
many of the prominent and anbi-
lions leaders Of the republican pa ty,
no doubt, by being a candidate for
reelection, He was taken up by the
republicans as a necessity and not
because he had belonged to the par
ty, and the men who were instru-
mental in making him President did
not expect he would want to be Il
candidate again. If he had turned
out a great statesman, or had inau-
guratcd great popular measures, a
second term might have been sccor-
ded to him without much opposition,
though we have reached a period in
our history when the greatest Presi-
dent could hardly expect that honor.
There is an impression that General
Grant has no high ambition--no am
bition to become a statesman, and
that he only desires to perpetuate
his power for the love of it and to
have a good, easy time. In this ear
uest and wonderfully progressive
age, particularly in this great repub-
lie, such a character is not deemed
up to the standard.-N T. Herald.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11
WaYnPShnrn.

EDITOR CITIZEN Last Monday
was quarterly term of the County
Court and a great many people
were in town. One or two fights
and more drunk men than any one
wanted to see. Abraham Montague
was selected Chairman of the Court
and Esqrs. p. II. Craig and T. S.
Carr were elected associates. Tax
es laiG at twenty cents on the hun
dred dollars and fifty cents poll.
There is some talk of starting a
paper by the name Of the Waynes-
boro Review. I think the number
of subscribers required to commence
with is likely to be obtained in
short time. A gentleman by the
name OF Prosser living near this
place got into fight with a raccoon
a few weeks ago, and after a Sc
we're contest with the varmint,
found himself minus a finger, and
says that he is willing to be quail
fed that he win never attempt to
pull anything out of the ground
again with his hands until he can
see what it is. W.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11
Necro Raids in tIle Snufh

We have reports from Arkansas
and Texas which show that the ne
groes are making raids into the small
towns and -ahooting down white PEG
pie indiscriminately. In Lake City,
Arkansas, q mob Of negroes shot
dead several persons and took pros
session of the town, which they held
at last accounts, white citizens hav-
ing fed for safety. A letter from
Tyler, Texas, reports that a raid was
made into that place lately by an
armed negro mob. who shot right
and left among unarmed white peo-
pie, killing two prominent citizens
and wounded others. This is a dan
gerous business for Sambo, for it is
likely to lead to rection which will
inevitably drive him to the wall, if
it does not exterminate him alto
gether ''Peace'' is manifcstly the
negro's, as we'll as the white mans
policy in the South, and the sooner
they agree upon that point the bet
ter it viii be for all classes.-K y
HeraId.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11
nc Mnrder of Iim 80 Jr.

The notorious Col. Jim Fisk, of
Erie Railroad fame. and Fisk Mans
feld-Stokss notoriety, was shot and
MORALLY wounded at the Central
Hotel, n. Y. City, on the evening of
the 9th inst, By Edward Stokes
Fisk and Stokes were both notori-
OuslY reckless, INSCRIPTIONS and
dare devil in every thing they under
took, and there was n some respect
rivalry between them, though
Fisk, having perhaps more brains
and money to back him, made a
greater display and became more
notorious. Stokes had several ca
ses in court against Fisk. Some
time ago he obtained verdict
against Fisk for $4,000, but he
claimed $4,000, and was not salts
fed. Lately he has been playing
the part of valet, bully and paramount
to Mrs. HELEN Mansfield, who has a
suit pending against Fisk for $4,000,
which she claims to have loaned and
given him while he occupied the
relation to her lately claimed By
Stokes.
Fisk, aided by his money probably,
seems to have thwartcd the plans Of
this precious pair. First he obtain
ed an injunction against the
publication of a private cores
pondence with Mrs. Mansfield, and
then on the day of his murder, sue
ceeded in securing an indictment
against Stokes and Mansfield for at
tempt to blackmail him.
These together with the rigid ex-
animation to which Stokes was sub
jeeted that day on the witness stand,
seems to have frcnzied him. He de
liberately took a position at the la
dies entrance of the Grand Central,
where he knew Fisk would pass that
evening, and without a word. of
warning when the latter approached,
deliberately shot him in the abdo-
men, from the effect Of which he died
the next day at eleven o'clock.
Stokes attempted to escape but
was arrested and confined, AMI will
be speedily tried and hung, as great
and almost universal indignation is
felt against him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11
For the CITIZEN.
Lively, Lovely Athens.
Secretary Of State.


Mr.. McCoRD:-I am of opinion
that the most of your readers are
ignorant of the fact that they are
neighbors to a place so noted Tor
its hospitality, beautiful young la
dies, and general enliYening APP
pearance, as Athens. Your hum
bic correspondent, accompanied by
several friends, after a pleasant ride
of two hours, arrived at the above
place on the evening of the 9th
ult., where we were met by our es-
teemed friend, Mr.. John Tanner,
whose reputation as a gentleman Of
high social qualities and unbounded
hospitality can be attested by so
many of our fellow-citizens.
We accepted his kind invitation
to tea-party, which was one Of the
most pleasant social gatherings
that it has ever been our good for
tune to attend. Miss B. T, with
her winning ways and musical tai
ent, assisted by her beautiful sis
tiers, Misses NJ. and s., made all
present feel that it was seldom their
lotto enjoy such a treat.
A number of our Giles young Ia
dies were present, viz: Misses A.
S, L. NJ, b. and NJ. H., and while
modesty would forbid me bestow-
ing praise upon our own young la
dies, I will only say that the high
est eulogium would be inadequate
to their merits. And Judging from
the marked attention paid them by
the young gentlemen of Athens,
they occupied a prominent place in
their affections. At 10 o'clock We
were conducted into the dining hall,
which was most elegantly decorated
with beautiful wrcaths composed Of
the richest flowers that ever
bloomed in the Eden of fancy,
which were well calculated to glad
den the hearts of all present, and in
which was a table grooming under
the weight Of the incest and richest
such as an epicure or the
most delicate taste would greatly
relish. Our genial host, DR.. Leslie,
who, by the way, cannot be sur
passed as a landlord, aided greatly
in making our visit pleasant. On
the evening of the 28th the Pulaski
gave an entertainment,
which was largely attended by a Sc
Iect audience. Miss N. T. being
Judged the prettiest young lady
present, received the album. There
are in my mind a thousand remem-
ORANGES clustering around Athens
which will ever be remembered with
feelings of purest delight. H.
Wales STATION, Jan. 3, 1872.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11


Gold in its steady decline has fal.
len below 100, the lowest point
reached since July, 1862, the second
year Of The war, when the difficulties
and cost of that stupendous strug
gle began to send the premium mp
higher. This was nearly ten years
ago. The fluctuations have been
great during the period, and were
governed printi ally while the war
lasted by the varying successes or
failures Of the armies. Since the war
closed the tendency has been down
ward, though there has been at times
spasmodic rise caused by Wall
street speculations, political affairs
at home or troubles in Europe
This, however, was but temporary,
and the general tendency, as we said,
has been downward all along. We
are now in the seventh year since
the war en..ed and have nearly ap-
preached specie basis again. In
fact, if the difference of exchange
between Europe and this country be
not taken into account, we are with
in fraction Of the specie basis of
the rest of the world. There is no
reason, then, why We should net
soon return to specie paymentc.-
v. Y. Herald.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11
Carrrinr UnlawfnI Weanons.


The first section of an act passed
by the Legislature provides, THAT
it shall not be lawful for any per
son to publicly or privately carry a
dirk, sword cane, Spanish stilctto,
belt or pocket pistol or revolver,
other than an army pistol or such
as are commonly carried and used
in the United States army, and in
no case shall it be lawful for any.
person to carry such army pistol
publicly or privately about his per
son in any other manner than open
ly in his hand, and any person gull
ty of violation Of the provisions Of
this section shall be guilty Of a mis-
demesnor and subject to present
ment or indictment, and on convic-
ton shall pay fine Of not less than
ten or more than fifty dollars and
may be imprisoned in the county
jail not more than three months.
Another section provides, That
the provisions of the lst section of
this act shall.no apply to any Off
Ger or policeman while engaged in
the actual discharge Of his official
duties, nor to any person who is on
a journey out of his county or State.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11
COlman's Rural World.

The first number of this weekly
Farm Journal for 1872, with its
bright face, is before us. tits brim
full Of r,atter pertaining to every
department Of rural life. Every one
having an acre of ground will be
richly paid by taking it. Now is
the time to subscribe so as to get the
now volume complete. Terms
$2,00per annum, and fine premiums
are offered for clubs. Address Nor
man J. Colman, Publisher, St. Lou
is, Mo.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11
Memphis and Knoxville Air Line
Railroad


The Columbia Herald says this
projected narrow guage may be set
down as one of the live enterprises
Of the day. The chatter was APP
piled for at the October term of the
Chancery Court at Bolivar. The
petitioners set forth that their OBJ
jcct was to build, equip and run a
railroad from the city of Memphis,
crossing the Mississippi Central
Railroad at Bolivar, the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad at or near Bethel, the
Tennessee river at or near Sayan-
nah,. thence to Columbia Tor Pulas-
ki.-Ed. CITIzEN) and on to Knox
willie in as near an air line as the to.
Biography of the country and the
subscription of the people may JUS
tify. The charter was granted as
far as allowed by law, on first appli-
cation, and five commissioners were
appointed in each of the counties
of Shelby, Fayette, Hardeman, Nc
Marry ahd Hardin.
The commissioners have succeed
ed in receiving subscriptions be-
yond their expectations, and an
nounce that they will be prepared to
show an average subscription Of five
thousand dollars per mile from
Memphis to Savannah, a distance
of about one hundred and twelve
miles, with FIVE per cent. of this sub
scription paid in advance. Upon
this statement the charter viii be
completed at the January term of
the Court at Bolivar. Anticipating
this result, the Commissioners have
called n meeting of the stockholders
to assemble at Bolivar early in Jan
uary to elect a Board of Directors,
and prepare to begin work on tho
road. The contracts, it is believed,
will be let ont early in the Spring, !
and some are SO sangume as to
think the ears will he running from
Memphis to Savannah in time to
carry the next crop to the Bluff
City"
Oar understanding is that tile N.
* X. r. r. Company intend to
build the road rs near on an air
line from Savannah to Knoxville /
as may be practicable, considering
only the topography Of the country
and the interests OF the company.
Ii is believed by the best informed
Of our citizens, who claim to base
their opinions upon reliable infor-
nation, that the route of the road +
can be changed from a strictly di-
rect air line only by such induce
ments rs Pulaski and Lawrence Of
fer. A direct air line would locate
the route through the northern por-
ton of the county, crossing the n.
4 ID. r. Il. between Bufords Station
and Lynnyille, but would encoun
ter the big creek hills, and barren
unproductive country between Sa-
yannah and said hills. BY diverg 1
ing twenty miles north to Columbia (
no advantage is gained, while the
road is considerably heightened.
But by livergiug from eight to
twelve miles south, and striking
la"rcnceburg and Pulaski, com
Faratively level route is obtained
which will greatly reduce the eN-
pense Of construction, while the inn
mense and inexhaustible iron fields
of Lawrence, which would eventu-
"aily be made to contribute largely
to the support Of the road. would
be tapped. These considerations