Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-11-28

synopsis of The legal opinion of that disiin-
gushed jurist. Hon. Reverdy johnson, in the
matter Of the Yirginius, will give our readers
a clear understanding Of the law of the case:
In common with civilized men everywhere
he thinks the execution Of the captiyes at San
iiago dc Cuba was barbarous in the extreme,
and an outrage on the sacred laws Of humani
ty. lie believes, however, that the capture Of
the Virginius and the subsequent conduct Of
the captors Involve questions by no means
suited to the discussion of town meetings, but
which should be left now 10 the deliberation
Of the President and Cabinet, at the council
board, where just conclusion is most likely
to be reached as to what the rights and honor
Of The nation demand. For She reason that
public indignation meetings seem TO be re-
Election upon the President be will decline to
participate ia them. lie considers the ques-
tioD in its legal aspect refers 10 the efforts of
our government which led to the establish
ment of the principle that American vessels
cannot be searched in time Of peace, and ex-
presses the opinion that if the Yrginius car
ped the American flag and was regularly doc
Amented as an American vessel, and was on
the high seas when captured her capture was
illegal and contrary to the public law, as un-
derstood, it is believed, not only by England,
and the United States, but by all nations, in
Guiding Spain. lie further gays il will be no
Justification of the capture that the object Of
the enterprise was to render assistance to the
Cuban insurgents. If that was the case, the
offence, at the time of the capture, was a vio-
and moi of the sovereignty of Spain, and the
United States alone possessed Jurisdiction over
the subject. The capture therefore he thinks
was rs gross disregard Of the authority of
the United States as it would have been if the
Tornado had seized her in the harbor of New
York and she was as much under the protec-
tion of our government in the one case as the
other. The Virginius crew and passengers
not having been legally captured were not
prisoners OF war, and were rs such exempt
from the Jurisdiction of Spain, as when they
stood upon American SOIL and Spain is, con-
sequently, as responsible to the United States
for their execution, as she would have been
il she had got possession of the men by the in
yasion Of our territory Mr.. johnson paws a
warm. tribute to CASTELAR,, but says he must see
that an, unrghteous war with the U. States
would frGstrate his patriotic designs On the
other hand he believes that president Grant
equally just and patriotic, and necessarily de-
sirous that the Republic of Spain may be con-
tinued, will avoid demanding of her any apol-
ogy or indemnity, inconsistent with her rights
and honor, and not necessary TO maintain our
own"
Here are some words of advice suited to the
season. Now, in November, when you 60
into a neighbours premises, be sure to leave
the doors as you find them. If you find door
shut, you may reasonably suppose that your
friend wanted it shut, and, therefore, you
have no right to leave it open; and If you find
II open, no matter how cold the weather is, dc
you leave it oFen, for it is reasonable to sup.
pose that it was left open for some good pur-
pose. And the same is good for all places,
whether they be houses shops, factories, Off
oes, or whatever they may be. Remember the
rale, it has no exception leave the doors
as you find them Ifthe owner of door
does not know how he wants it, how do you
know how he wants il
THANKSGIVING. yesterday was Thanksgiv-
ing day, and was observed by our people as
they thought proper. The morning train from
Washington brought large number of per-
sons from the city, who spent the holiday in
the woods in search for game. In Rockville,
il is said, that not a boy, dog or gun could be
seen during the day--al gone 10 the woods
for which we are thankful, provided none of
the boys meet with an accident. Thanksgiv-
ing day was, therefore, quiet day in Rock
willie.
ORGANIZED The newly-elected Board of
County Commissioners being all the old
members, except one--Ilorace Waters, who
takes the place of Solomon Dowden, who de-
clined re- election, met in their room on
Tuesday last, and organized by electing S. NJ
Lyddans, President WIN. Brewer, Attorney;
and Joseph A. fancy, Clerk.
The Board is now composed of the following
gentlemen: r. 6. Dorsey, Horace Waters
John Il. Dade, Stephen NJ. Lyddane, and
Samuel S. Cashell.
RE-AProISTEp.-Th County Commissioners
have re-appointed the following named gem
tlemen Trustees of the Alms-bouse:
First District-Thos. ]. D Bowie.
Second Dist.-Douglass Chopper.
Third Dist.-Henry A. Pumphrey
Fourth Dis -Melchisedeck Green.
Fifth Dist.-W Winder Owen.
GoNE TO THE PENITENTIARY james p All
s,on (white) was convicted at the recent term
of the Circuit Court for this county, of the lar
ceny ola gold watch from E, Pinkney Cross,
of Washington, in April last The larceny
was committed in this county, and Allston
was sentenced TO five years Imprisonment in
the Penitentiary. Sheriff Waters started with
his prisoner on Monday morning last.
BROKE HIS NRcK.-An inquest was held over
the body of Martin Ness, in Germantown, last
week, who was found dead in the harness shop
Of Mr. Nichols. Ness had been drinking and
was advised by Mr.. Nichols to go up stairs
and lie down, which he did MN left his
shop and returned shortly after and found
Ness at the bottom of the steps, dead--his neck
having been broken by the fall. Verdict in
accordance with the facts.