Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
Third Term.

Our present aspirant for three terms in the
Presidential chair places himself in some rath-
err awkward positions as TO consistency of
action. One day a wall goes up from Louisiana
that the supposed Governor of that unfortu-
nate State has taken refuge in the United
States CUSTOM House, at New Orleans, from
the wrath of an oppressed and justly indignant
people, after long suffering and forbearance
driven TO this first law of nature-sef-preser-
vation--as dernier resort. In fact, the
voice of the people was heard in mighty tones,
and terror-stricken by their own guilty con-
sciences, Kellogg and his minions fed. Kel-
he occupies by the people Of Louisiana. If, as
he is pleased TO call it, this mob was but an
Insignificant number Of the people, why did
he not appeal 10 his constituency 10 uphold
his power2 Why did he not show his faith in
those who had exalted him to Office ? if they
were able to elect him, just so surely would
they, bis supporters, have preserved and pro-
tected his authority; but no, his first cry is for
dear Grant, send help, come save. Save
what? Why, Mr.. Grants right bower, Mr..
Kellogg, not the people of Louisiana and the
free institutions 10 which they are entitled,
but Mr.. Kellogg and few satellites, and sure
enough, although with the fight of Kellogg
the beams of peace had shed themselves over
the oppressed and dOwntrodden people OF
that State-notwithstanding, Mr.. Grant was
Informed by the officers of The United States
that peace and quiet reigned-that business
had resumed her wonted channes--that all
persons and property were fully protected,
this was not sufficient. Mr. Kellogg must be
reinsatedt The army and navy are at once
taxed to hurry to New Orleans, and for what
To carry peace, prosperity and freedomto the
people2 No, but to take poor, frightened Mr.
Kellogg out of the Custom-House of the
United States and give him an escort TO the
gubernatorial chair, and furnish him guard
to uphold power gained by fraud and usnr-
patton. And all this, Mr.. Grant says, is done
because there was instruction, and in due
form Of law Mr.. Kellogg asked for it. The
expense of this little affair, 10 preserve petty
tyranny, was but a. trihe, as Mr.. Grant has a
machine which makes money by steam, coal is
cheap, and Congress will pass laws for the
people TO pay the debt hereafter So far, so
good, Mr.. Grant, but il this little affair is all
right in Louisiana, and the constitution and
laws required you to do what you did-please
tell US how about this little affair in Tennes-
see. In that State they have Governor con-
ceded by all parties as duly elected, and be-
cause few lawless persons were guilty of a
crime which was denounced by the good citi-
zens of that State, when Governor Brooks was
using the legally constituted authorities to
bring those criminals 10 justce-when he felt
his own power and strength sufficient for the
emergency he did not call upon you
for help, Mr.. Grant, and needed no United
States Custom-House and troops TO protect
him, how is it that United States Marshals
their homes and firesdes and casting them in
prison Governor Brooks has called upon Mr.
Grant to let his people alone, TO restrain the
United States Marshalls from interfering with
the internal police and government of Tennes-
sec, telling him the regularly constituted and
recognized authorities of that State are suffi-
oient for its government. Has Mr.. Grant or
dered the army and gunboats there to u, hold
Mr.. Brooks ? Has he issued his proclamation
against the infringement of reserved right
of Snte2 oh no, he is silent, this does not
suit his plans, it is not part of his pro-
gramme.
1t is useless for men to close their eyes long.
er TO the fact, that the scepter welded al
perpetuate the Republican party and Mr.
Grant in the White-H House The day will
come when the election for President will be
similar 10 the past election for Governor in
Louisiana-when Grant will be defeated by
the voice Of the people, and, like Kellogg,
Grant will still grasp the reins of power. Then
will be solved the great problem, whether this
is a free Democratic nation, or whether by a
proclamation to the people and an order from
the Wbite-House 10 the army and navy will
sweep from us our dearly-bought and long
cherished liberties. This evil may be averted
If Democrats and Conservatives of the United
States will send good, honest representatives
to Congress, that body may be able to exert a
power TO avert from this nation so dire ca
hmity.
So much the more important is it for the
people of Montg county TO look well to
their interests in the present Congressional
contest. Let US preserve our past record, let
us be represented not by one whose every &C
ton will be governed by the bidding of Mr..
Grant or any other individual, bat let us send
as our representative one whose chief end will
be TO preserve our civil and religions liberties,
and to restore our now almost bankrupt nation
to her former prosperity.