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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31

THIS CoTroN TAX REFUNDING BILL.-A bill
has been prepared and will soon come before
Committee OF Ways and Means, asking that
the tax collected upon cotton from the South
ern States be refunded. The sum is enor-
nous, amounting to nearly $40, 900, 900. The
grounds upon which this enormous restitution
of excise is claimed are that the tax was I'M
constitutional, and that it is the duty of the
Government to repair damages done under The
pretext of law. 1t is an important subject, but
we have no idea that this tax will be refunded
That was a knotty case before the House
Committee of Elections the other day-the con-
tested seat of the I'd Congressional District of
South Carolina-between Bowen and DeLarge.
1t was difficult to tell which had used the most
unfair means to secure his election. The CON-
mittee declared the seat vacant but, we pre-
sumo, both of these worthless will draw their
pay during the time the committee was en-
deavoring to ascertain which was the biggest
rascal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31

<MA II trlnt OF us virtues,
HEAf@AN throughout this and
MEWNMSsA other countries, has
@s& shown that it does
surely and efectually
control them. The testimony of our best citi-
zens, of all classes, establishes the fact. that
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine The most
dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
yield to its power; and cases of Consump-
ton, cured by this preparation, are public
ly known, so remarkable as hardly to be be-
leved, were they not proven beyond dispute.
As O remedy It Is adequate, on which the public
may rely for full protection. By curing Coughs,
the forerunners of more serious disease, 1t saves
unnumbered lives, and an amount OF suffering
not to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and con-
vinces the most sceptical. Every family should
keep 1t on hand as protection against the early
and unperceived attack of Pulmonary Affections,
which easily met at first, but which become
incurable, and too often fatal, if neglected. Ten
der lungs need this defence; and it is unwise to
be without It. AS safeguard to children, amid
the distressing diseases which beset the Throat
and Chest of Childhood, CHERRY PICTORIAL
is invaluable; for, by its timely use, multi
titudcs rescued from premature graves, and
saved to the love and affection centred on them.
It acts speedily and surely against ordinary colds,
securing sound and health-restoring sleep. No
will suffer troublesome Influenza and pain
full Bronchitis, when they know how easily
they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborioua, and
successful chemical investigation, cost or toll
ia spared in making every bottle in the utmost
possible perfection. 1t may be confidently re-
lied upon possessing all the virtues 1t has ever
exhibited and capable of producing cures as
memorable as the greatest it has ever effected.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31

The engineer corps Of the Baltimore and O.
K. r. which has been in this city for some
days past engaged in making survey for the
purpose of crossing the Potomac, in order that
connection may be made with this road
South have surveyed a site Eve miles north of
Washington, on Rock Creek in direct line
with the creek to point opposite Arlington,
Va. In the course of the survey it has been
found necessary to cross Rock Creek four times
and huild four bridges. Across the Potomac
it will be necessary to build substantial
bridge, with draw. The points surveyed
have not as yet been decided upon, as the sur
veyors have gone to Bladensburg, Nd, to
make survey, and, if it is necessary, the road
will go around the District until it comes to a
point opposite Alexandria, when it is proposed
to run ferry. This, if it is agreed upon, is
done 10 avoid crossing the District. Where
ever the company receives the most encourage
ment there will the road sun, says the Wash
ington Republican.
WOMAN MuRDER.-A shocking murder was
committed near Beltsville, on the b. & 0. R.
R., about IL miles from Washington, on We'd
nesday, the 22d inst. The body of the woman
was found near the place where the murder
was committed, frozen stiff. Near the corpse
was club of wood about three feet long and
three inches thick at the large end. The par
ties were colored women, and a woman named
Caroline Reyburn has been arrested and COM
mit'ed to the Marlboro Jail charged with hav-
ing committed the deed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31

NEW RAILRoAD.-Mr. Hamilton, of Mary
land, has introduced bill in Congress to in
corporate the Washington and Rock Creek
Valley Railroad. This road, 1shen made, will
tap the Metropolitan Branch Railroad about
Eve or six miles this side of GEORGETOWN.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31

THE PARTRIDGE. must plead for the par
trdge-that beautiful bird which so enlivens
the harvest month with its shrill cry of "Bob
White"-and excites all our sympathy by its
plaintive notes when separated from its mate.
The severe SHOWS of the present winter will
cause them all TO perish if means are not used
to protect them. They will huddle now close
to barns and the knd-hearted farmer must
sprinkle freely Of his wheat to attract them
thither, and then give them food and shelter
until the rgors of winter have passed. The
hawks, we understand, are very destructive on
the partridge. Kill the hawks, but spare the
beautiful bird.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31
sPESIALN NOTICE

Ns- GEORGE C. HENNING, Clothier,
Draper and Furnisher, No. 4lO Seventh street,
between and e, (old National lntelligencer
Building Washington, D. c., offers to the
dwelers in Montgomery county the largest
assortment of desirable Goods TO be found in
that vicinity.
Wa His specialties are Fine Ready-Made
Clothing, Fine Woolens, by the yard; Fine
Garments, to order, and Perfectly Fitting
Shirts.
wa One price in all departments. A call
solicited jan lT-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31

BURNING OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE AT WASH
nesday, We copy the following account Of the
burning of the National Theatre at Washing
ton, on Tuesday last : The National Theatre
caught fire OF II O'Clock to-day, or shortly be-
fore, ms the company was about to commence
the rehearsal, the flames, which originated in
the flies, being discovered by The carpenter
An alarm was Immediately given, and those
in the theatre made rush for their property,
Fastening also to get away from the building,
as the flames, almost as soon as discovered.
began TO spread with great rapidly. The
cause of the fire is said TO have been the burst
irg of pipe used for heating purposes. The
theatre auditorium was some distance back of
the street, and ailthe inner portion was quick
ly consumed, though the fire department was
promptly on hand, actively engaged at work.
There was no wind blowing at the time, or
the surrounding buildings, many of which are
old structures, would undoubtedly have been
destroyed.
The Imperial Hotel, which ndjoins the thea
ire building, was only slightly damaged by
the fire, two or three rooms in the rear upper
portion. Of the building being burned, though
the floors and lower apartments were flooded
with water This building is owned by Mr..
0. " Madison, of Utica, N. Y. The loss by
the fire will hardly reach that sustained by
Mr.. Sykes, the proprietor of the hotel, by wa
ter, though S25, 600 will probably cover the
entire amount.
The loss on the theatre, which is owned by
VIM. II. Rapley, is at present estimated at
100000, upon which there was insurance of
$40. 900.
The theatre is TO be rebuilt Immediately.
The building was the third on this site
which has been destroyed by fire, the last time
being about fifteen. years ago
ROCKVILLE LIBRARY AssocIATIoN.-Ata meet
fling Of the Stockholders in this Association,
held on Saturday last, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
I r. j. Bowie, President,
! Spencer g. Jones, Secretary,
VIM. v. Bouic, Treas'r and Librarian,
VIM. Veirs Bouio Capt James Anderson,
f. B. Prettyman, Geo. Peter, Directors.
resolution was passed requesting each
stockhoide- to furnish list of books be may
desire to be purchased, TO the Librarian by the
9Th of February next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among tho great
discoveries of modern
science, few are Of
more real value to
mankind than this ef-
fectual remedy for all
diseases Of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that it does
--1I- @I liz
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-01-31

MARRIAGES.

W. = . = y 1--- = - 1879
On Tuesday evening last, in Georgetown,
d. G., by Rev Mr.. -, Mr.. JNO. AMBROSE
SELBY TO Miss LIZZIE SIS
DE a TITS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-22
NOTICE..
WILLIAM s. BOSWELL

CHARLES GROOM and ELLEN GROOM his wife
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county In Chancery
The object of this ELL is TO procure decree for the
sale of the defendants Real Estnte satisfy
debt thereon due the complainant
The Bill alleges that ths defendants who reside in
Philadelphia Pa, elsewhere beyond the jurisdiction
Of this Court April lst 1870 executed and delivered
to certain James Mctiinn mortgage ON their Real
Estate to secure the payment of the of $780, that
the said Mcinn on the 18th day of July 1870 assigned
said mortgage 10 Deleplane McDaniel that the said
Mcdaniel. the l4th day of July, 1870 assigned the
same to Evan W. Thomas who the LIST day of Octo-
her. 1870, assigned the to William S. Boswell
The Bill further alleges that the said mortgage debt
remains due and unpaid. except certain credits fully
mentioned in said Bill and that the Eaid Charles Groom
and Ellen Groom, his wife, non-residents
1t is thercupon ordered by the Court this 18th day
Of March. 1873 that the complainant; a copy Of
this order together with the object and substance
the Bill to be inserted in some newspaper published in
Elkton, Cecil county, Ma, week for one month
before the 18th day of April next giving notice to the
defendants in said Bill and warming them to appear in
this Court in person by solicitor, before the
18th day of July to show cause if any they have
why decree should not pass pra, ed.
DAVID SCOTT, Clerk.
True copy: test, DAVID SCOTT.
Mar To- lsi3-lm Clerk.
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Chesapeake City Items.

Religious.-The NJ. +. Church pulpit will
be filled by the new minister, Rev. G.. X.
Bris, or, OH Sabbath morning next, at the
usual hour for service.
HuR.-Mr. VIM. Barwick, a young man,
acarpenter of our town, fell from a grape
arbor, last week, and broke one of his
arms, which will disable him for some
time.
Coat Trade-The steam tugs VIM. ALI
son and Hudson. made their first trips
from Baltimore, on Tuesday last, each with
large lows of coal boats.
st. Patrick's Day passed off pleasantly
with no marked demonstration of any kind
neither personally nor by the generally
anticipated fury of the element.
improvements avenue has re-
sently been opened from Third to Fourth
street, making quite an improvement to
tkat part of town, and in time bids fair to
be the prettiest part of the avenue.
Marie,s Flour per Dbl, $1,000; white
meal per bu.. Is c.; potatoes per bu., 81. 20;
butter per ID. 30 c.. eggs per doz,, 20 C. !;
fresh herring per doz., 80 c.; oysters per
.qt., 30 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-22
Pilot Town Items.

Narrow Escape.-James Richey, while
out in the river cunning, got out of his
boat on small island. The river was ris-
ing and the boat drifted off, he jumped
into the water to recover the boat, which
he failed to do, but was able to swim with
the current to an island about 200 yards
below, and crawled out; one hand was
frozen.
Remorals.-Mr. S. Rutter, mine host of
Mount Pleasant Hotel, is about to move to
Hartford county, Maryland. Mr.. Thomas
David, of New Texas, takes his place
where he hopes to prepare {" tod " for the
furnishing Fultonians, after the success of
Local Option.
Mad Dog.-There was mad dog killed
near Halls Lane on Saturday evening; he
had bitten number of dogs in the vicinity
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-22
North East Items.

Election.-The following Board of Town
Commissioners were elected on Monday
last, to serve the ensuing year: Alfred
Ford, Charles w. Shippers, DR.. Morrison,
John McCracken and Charles Perkins,
The three former belonged to the retiring
Board.
Death.-Wm. w. Scott's little girl, who
was so seriously burnt some ten days since
and which mention was made Of in your
last issue, died On Monday last, after much
suffering.
New Buildings. Perkins is erecting
a neat little Office near his residence, to be
occupied by John Janney, Conveyancer,
and other improvements going on in said
neighborhood. Perkins is live man.
Charlesto9n Looking Up.-Chas. Cooper
is erecting double dwelling, on the corn
er of Bladen and Frederick streets.
Reception.-A grand reception last night,
for Rev. J. D. Curtis, minister in charge
A good thing. All went off pleasantly.
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LOCAL OPTION.

The fact is too well established to need
any argument, that no good thing comes
from the use and sale of strong drink
Evil, only evil, and that continually, is
ever written on the system that licenses the
sale of Intoxicating liquors, and the appeal
comes home to every man, have discharg-
ed my whole duty in regard to this subject?
There is no doubt that to-day two-thirds of
the voters of Cecil county are in favor of
putting an end to the legalzed sale of
strong drink in this County, and there is
not, probably, county in the State in
which a majority of the voters would not
decide the same way.
The subject of Local Option is engaging
public attention all over the country. 1t
only means, give us a chance to decide by
our ballot, whether strong drink shall be
sold within our borders. The Court of
Appeals have decided that the Legislature
can properly pass a law, that majority of
the voters shall determine whether license
be granted for the sale within the district
or County. Now is the time when decid-
ed move should be made in the matter, and
it only requires vigorous and energetic
movement to insure success.
There are no matters of any political
significance ON hand in the State, except
this,-it UNNECESSARILY outstrips all others.
There are not many to oppose this meas
ure, except those who expect to profit by
the traffic, and their immediate friends
The vendors of strong drink would, instead
of being losers, be gamers by the change.
Look back for the last forty years and count
up all those engaged in the liquor traffic in
Cecil county, for that period, and see what
large number of them and their children
have fallen by the destroyer, and you
will not be at a loss to discover that they
are fearful sufferers by the traffic, and
ought to rejoice when the glorious day
comes for its discontinuance. Some may
say, if you take away my license, you take
away my liying-there are so many other
and better ways to make living that such
an argument has no weight,-it proceeds
on the ground that SO many die by rum,
some should Ice by it.
Some will say, it brings great revenue
to the State that we could not do without.
All the money received for liquor licenses
is not a 1.-THE of what the use of drink costs
in loss of time, health, character, property,
and money expended in criminal prosecu-
lions and pauperism resulting from that
prolific source.
The marks of destruction are as appar-
ent among the frequenters of drinking
house, as the marks of fire that has run
over mountain.
1t is painful to see SO many men of kind
and generous disposition, ruined by strong
drinks. They are social beings, fond of
the company of their friends, generous and
ready to oblige their neighbors-su per-
sons are too apt to be ruined by drink, not
that drink has had any multiplying influence
on them, but because of their social dispo-
sitions they were peculiarly liable to fall
into the company of the Incorporate.
Let the voters of the County turn their
attention to the subject at once, and be
prepared to act effectively-to cast their
votes for such men as favor the popular
doctrine of Local Option. NJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-22
Fourth District Items.

Nocing Day.-Moving day is fast ap-
preaching, but, so far as we can hear; the
changes will be but few in this vicinity, or
comparatively SO, on Tuesday next.
Spring Work.-Our farmers are making
most active preparations for Spring work.
Some of them certainly mean business, as
they are already beginning to pillow oats
ground. The business has been very dull
for year or so past, on account of the dry
weather; but thorough tillage and liberal
manuring is the best preventive against
drouth.
Selling Out.-Mr. John Benge disposed
of his stock and farming utensils, on Tues
day last. AS a general thing the articles
brought fair prices. Mr.. B. is one of the
old farmers of the 4th and will on Tuesday
next, take up his abode near Newark, Del.
Small Por.-Some of your readers may
be pleased to hear that the disease is on
the decline, and if it keeps warm a week
or two it may be all over.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-22
LETTER FROM THE WEST.
DAVENPORT, Iowa,
March 10th. 1879.

DAVENPORT, Iowa,
March 10th, 1878.
DEAR WHIG:-Now that the smoke of
the battle of Congress seems to be clearing
away, or rather perhaps the fire from some
OF the Committees of Investigation is
seemingly not so warm as it was some
weeks since, we think some of our West
ern Generals will rest better at night
Having to travel before a Z. S. Marshal is
not 50 pleasant, through a sparcely settled
portion of Texas or New Mexico, where
lnd|ans abound, but with all, it would
Seem preferable TO being i'll company with
one OF that class of gentlemen, to some of
our heroes of acar times, particularly when
Z. NJ. Committee. Possibly by the next
session of the said tribunal his engage
ments in the One Star domain will not be so
pressing as to require him to so successful
ly Dodge before those seeking his presence;
and III the meantime there will be greater
facilities for travel as the railroad under
his uperintendence will have many miles
added to its length and lessen the fatigue
of transit
1nere would seem to be some miniature
q. NJ. institutions in Kansas and Nebraska,
which have had rather nervous effect on
some OF our Western Representatives,
which have not yet been fully DEVELOPED
1t may require sometime yet to produce
some of the memorandum books but we arc
told they are being looked up preparation
to having the balance adjusted. We may
look for lively times in some of the politi-
cal wigwams westward after while.
The weather is beginning to assume a
Sprng-like appearance, but the ice on the
Mississippi is still streng, but should this
weather continue it will soon have to yield,
and the merry steamboat strife be inaugu-
rated again between St. Louis, NO., and
st. Paul, MINI.
The new Railroad and travel bridge be-
tween Davenport and Rock Island is now
Of great convenience to both towns and
the surrounding country, and does both
the Government and the Rock Island Rail
road Company much credit for its superior
structure. Its being free travel bridge
renders it doubly popular. The Govern
ment buildings on the Island as we'll as the
water-works are progressing as fast as
such works are likely to do when they are
depending on actual appropriations.
Very truly yours, OCCASIONAL.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-22


FRIEND EwING.-What has become of
the men who held Convention in Bati-
more, some time ago, to revise the road
laws of this State ? The writer has not
all ended in tizzle. 1t is to be hoped that
those who have taken hold of the matter
will not let go until something is devised
that will give US relief from the wretched
system OF want Of system which prevails.
l have seen places since Winter began,
to break up where the water was running,
in the middle of the road, carrying with it
the freshly thawed earth, and making work
for days, when an hour or two of timely
labor would have prevented it. That is
one way we spend so much money without
having better roads. There are few kinds
of business which, managed with the same
neglect that some of the roads are, would
not run into the ground. We want sys-
TEN that will give closer supervision of
every hundred yards of public road so that
loose stones can be cleared off and the
water turned off and nerer allowed to car
ny away the scanty earth which, in some
localities is expensive to replace.
will not enter into a prolonged discus
sion of the subject. The evil is generally
admitted. Who will apply the remedy?
TAXPAYER.
We believe the Baltimore Road Con-
vention proved failure; Or so far has not
resulted in anything Of Importance
Cause.-The farmers we're too indifferent
to their most vital interests to attend, and
give the movement their support. 1t
such rough, hard time, pulling through
life. They never move in concert to try to
better their condition. Ed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-22
NOTICE..


In the Circuit Court for Cecil county In Cbo,ccrv
ORDERED, This Bird day Of March, 1873 that the sal,
made and reported by j. Alfred MacSie. Arthur
Macke and frhkn j. Mackie, Mortgages for the sale
Of the Real Estate Of Rachel Hendren be ratified and
confirmed unless canse to the contrary thereof be- shown
or before the 18th day of May next provided cony
OF ths Order be inserted in newspaper published
in Cecil county, week for one month before the
10th day of April, next.
Tie Report states the amount Of sales to be 81
DAVID SCOTT Clerk
True copy; test, DAVID SCOTT
Mar s. 1S13-1m Clerk
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NOTICE..
BETsEy DIXON MARY DIXON, and EVAN p. d,

BETsEY DIXON, MARY DIXON. and EVAN p. DIXON
GEORGE g GATHERS AMI SUSAN d, GATHERS his
wife
In tie Circuit Court for Cecil county In Chaucery
ORDERED, This 2S;h day Of February 1873 that tbc
sale made and reported by Reuben Hanes Attorney for
the sale of the Real Estate of George S. Gathers be
ratified and confirmed, unass cause to the contrary
thereof b" shown before the 9TH av of May mex
provided copy of this Order be inserted in some news
paper published in EIkton once week for one month
before the 2rd day of April next
The Report states the Of sales to be 900 90
DAVID SCOTT Clerk
True copy: test, DAVID SCOTT
Mar !. 1S.3-Im CLARK