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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-11

ual suppression Of the acts of wrong. From
a report upon the condition OF the business
before the American and Mexican joint
claims commission made by the agent on
the part of the United States and dated DC
tobcr %, 1874, IL appears that of the l,0l7
claims filed on the part Of citizens of the
United States 4S3 bad been finally decided
and 10 were in the hands of The umpire,
leaving 462 to be disposed of; and of the
90S claims flied against the United States
726 had been disposed of finally, and ole
was before the umpire and I'll remained
to be disposed of, reducing somewhat the
number still pending, and others have been
passed upon by the arbitrators. II has be-
come apparent in view Of these figures and
of the TACT that the work devolving on the
umpire is particularly laborious, that the
commission will be unable TO dispose Of
the entire number of claims pending prior
to the first day of February, 1875, the date
fixed for its expiration. Negotiations are
pending looking to the security of the re-
suits of the decisions which have been
reached, and to further extension of the
commission for limited time, which II Is
confidently hoped will suffice to bring all
the business now before it TO a final cOnclu-
sion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-11

The rules adopted to improve the civil service Of he
government have been adhered TO Us closely as has
been practicable with the opposition with which they
meet. The effect believe, has been beneficial on
the whole and has tended to the elevation Of the ser
vice but It is mpraccable to maintain them without
the direct and positive support Of Congress- Gener-
ally the support which this reform receives Is from
those who give their support only to ind fault when
the rules are apparently departed from. Removals
ties removed Se frequently cted &C departure tfcm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-11

The strife in the Argentine confederation
is TO he deplored, both OH account of the
parties thereto and from the probable eff
iect on the interest of those engaged in the
trade 10 that quarter, of whom the United
States are am ing the principal. AS yet, 80
far as am aware, there has been no viola
ton Of our neutrality rights, which, as well
as our duties in this respect, 1t shall be my
rndeaVur to maintain aud observe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-11
THE cESrHSSIAL EHPosIrrox.

The report Of the Commissioner Of Agriculture.
herewith submitted, contains suggestions OF much in
terest to the general public and refers to the
ing Centennial and the part his department is ready to
take In It, feel that the nation at large Interested
Congress such action will secure greater general
interest In It, Already many foreign lions have sig
mined their Intention to be represented at It. and 1t
may be expected that every civilized ration will bepro
resented.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-11

There has been no material change In our
relations with the independent states
OF this hemisphere which were formerly
under the dominion of Spain. Marauding
on the frontiers between Mexico and Tex
as still frequently takes place, despite the
ties in that quarter. The difficulty of check
ing such trespasses along the course u
river Of such length as the Rio Grande aud
SO onen fordabe is obvious. II is hoped
that the efforts Of this government Wilt be
seconded by those Of Mexico 10 tho effect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-11
DEFARTNEST OF THE INFERIOR.

The attention Of Congress Is invited 10 the roro II
the Secretary Of the Interior, aud TO the legislation
asked for 10y him. The domestic interests Of the peo
pte more intimately connected with this dtiart-
ment than with other Of the other departments OF tho
government Its duties have been added to from time
to time until they have become Uuerous that With
out the most perfect system and order 1t WILDE mIos
sble for any Secretary q the Interior Keep track 81
all Official transactions having his sanction and done
in his name aud for which he IL held personally re-
sponsbe. The policy adopted FOR the management Of
Indian Affairs, known a. the peace policy, has been
adhered to with the most beneficial results Il is con-
hdently hoped that few years will relieve our
frontiers from the danger OF Indian depredatiuns /
commend the recommendation Of the Secretary for
the extension Of the homestead laws to the Indians
and for some sort Of territorial government for tho
Indian territory great majority Of the Indians oc-
cupyng this territory are believed to be Incapable of
maintaining their rights against the civilized and
enlightehtd white man Any territorial form Of gov
ernmeut given them, therefore, should protect them
twenty years. and before its hnal adoption should he
ratified by majority Of those affected
The report OF the Secretary Of the Interior here
with attached, gives much interesting statistical nfor
matien which abstain from giving an abstract o. bnt
refer you to the report itself The act If Congress-
providing the oath which pensioners must subscribe
before drawing their pensions, cuts on from this
bounty few survivors Of tue war Of 1872 residing In
the southern States. recommend the restoration Of
this bounty to all such. The number Of persons whose
would thus be restored to the lis of pension
ers is not large They all old persons who eould
have taken no part In the rebellion, aud the services
for which they were awarded pensions we're in defonc
OF the whole country.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

REPORTED BEHEADNG IN DELAwARE.-The
Seaford (Del. Citizen has reports from Bridge
vile, in the lower part of that State, of ter
rible tragedy which is said 10 have been en-
acted near that town early on Thursday morn
ing 1t seems that farmer who was disturbed
during his sleep discovered man in the act OF
getting through the fence. Selling butcher
knife he gave chase and overtaking the man,
who was now in fight, be seized him by the
throat, and being greatly exasperated he sew
cred the man S head from his body before either
were aware of what had been done. The wife
and daughter of the farmer, who had followed
him from the house. picked up the dead body
and head and while the murderer washed the
blood from his hands conveyed it TO the house,
where it was viewed by many persons, but no
one recognized it except as the body of stran-
ger who was first seen in the neighborhood the
day before.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04
ExAMINERs, NOTICE.

n
The undersigned having been appointed
Examiners, by the Commissioners OF Mont
gomery county, to ascertain whether the
public convenience requires the opening
of a public road, beginning at point on
the public road leading from Carksburg to
Jacksonville, near the residence of Jerome
Thompson, and running on The line between
the lands of Jerome Thompson and Johu W
billiard; also on the line between the afore-
said Thompson and Richard Thompson, and
then running on the most eligible and practi-
cable route through the land of Rich'd Thomp-
son, the heirs of David Hershey, John T
Knott, John Carin, Mrs. Nancy Knott, VIM
Reid, the heirs of James B. Reid, Williams &
Lewis and Mrs. Lucretia Smith, to iniersect
the public road leading from GAINESVILLE 10
Boyd's Station at point east of the intersec-
ton of the Jacksonville road.
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE to all interested
that they will meet on the premises, on
MONDAY, Jauuary the 4h, 1875, at the
hour of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, to execute the
commission as aforesaid.
JAMES B. NEET.
RICH D R GREEN,
CHAS. L. PUEDUM,
dec lid Examiners /.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

The latest scheme ITO save the party" is by
gigantic ''internal improvements" A few
Congressman and eminent lobbyists have been
at work for fortnight trying to obtain pos
session of the President. They tell him that
all that is needed TO put the republican party
back where it was two years ago-in the atfec-
tions of the peoples 10 revive trade, business
and speculation, and that there is but one way
to do this-to open up new avenues for trade
and commerce. This, in plain English means
that the Northern Pacific the Texas Pacific,
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and three
or -four other enterprises are to be q revived y
by Congressional aid. 1t is shrewd device
and may win.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

A CLERGYMAN SEEING THINGS AS SOME OF THE
WORLDS People SEE THhM.-The Rev. DR.
Porteous delivered a lecture in All Souls
Church, Brooklyn, last night, on the "Buf-
foons and Buffoonery of the Modern Pulpit"
He said that the tendency of the day is to go
back to the sensational ministry that dis
tinguished the dvines of half century ago.
He skillfully impersonated some sensational
preachers OF both this country and Europe,
and drew laughter from his hearers by illus
trating the manner in which Sturgeon and
others of the same school consgn whole con-
gregaloEs TO perdition. In dealing with
American clergymen the speaker did not men
ton names, but in one instance at least the
reference was unmistakable, and the pastor OF
the Brooklyn Tabernacle was handled without
gloves. Speaking of the remark recently made
by Mr. Tamage, that he had fired at the devil
and apparently hit the mark, DR.. Porteous
said that if this was indeed the case, it was an
apt illustration of the power which lay in the
| jaw bone of ass.--N Y. Sun, 29h
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04
FARM AT PRIVATE SALE.

TINE FARM of the late Henry West con-
L tanning 3l61 ACRES. more or less stu
ated on the Metropolitan Railroad, about one
and a BALI miles north of Rockville, is offered
at private sale.
ANY person desiring TO purchase the same,
will be shown the lands and informed as 10
price and terms, by calling on the undersigned
who resides adjoining the same.
sen 1s-tf CHANDLER KEYS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04
so IL ACRES or LAND,

more or less. This land is situated on the
public road leading from near the A Inns House
to the Georgetown Turnpike, and about half
a mile from said turnpike, and adjoins the
lands of Rudolph Gaegler and VIM. Hance.
Nearly all OF the land is in pine timber
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Deed to be
made by the Trustee upon the payment of the
whole purchase money and the ratification of
the sale by the Court.
Es- Conveyancing at the cost of the pur-
chaser.
dec 4-ts GEO. PETER, Trustee. n
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

A STARTLING RAILROAD ACCIDENT On Mon
day afternoon, about A clock, startling ac-
cident occurred on The Northern Central Rail-
road, near the Relay House, seven miles from
Baltimore. AS the York accommodation train,
consisting of TWO coaches and baggage car,
which left the Calvert-street Station at 80
o clock was passing north, and the Cockeysvile
accommodation, consisting of one coach and a
baggage car, due at Cavert-street Station at
4.30 o. clock, was coming south, while on the
bridge just north of the Relay House, crossing
Roland Run, the bridge gave way, precipitat-
ing the tanks and baggage cars of both trains
into the water below, which is almost twenty
feet in depth, also submerging the ends of the
first two passenger cars Of each train. The en-
CINE of the Cockeysvile train had its cab
knocked off, and was badly wrecked, but was
pulled out and drawn down upon the Western
Maryland switch. The engine of the York
train was thrown across the track, but was not
damaged to any great extent.
| Immediately after the accident steps were
taken to get out the persons in the submerged
cars, and holes were cut in the tops of the cars
at once, ard the injured rescued. The lifeless
body of Mr.. Young, of Woodberry, Baltimore
county, was taken out, and a butcher named
Whistler, residing at Cockeysville, was taken
from the wreck with his left thigh badly
crushed Engineer Purdy, of the Cockeysvile
train, were slightly injured and several other
persons received slight bruises and Commissions
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

CoYsoLING.-The Springfield Mass Repaid
lican of Thanksgiving day says that one thing
which may properly excite our gratitude is the
happy escape of the country, thus far, from the
calamiies so wildly pictured as certain to fol-
low close upon the heels of an opposition sue
cess. Business men have not as yet developed
any marked tendency to suicide; and the pub
lie credit seems TO be tolerably good still the
colored citizens are not falling in hecatombs
under the revolver of the exhiIarated Southern
democrat; in fine. the venerable world joys
along very much as though nothing of an
alarming nature had happened.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

HoRRIFYMG TRAGEDY IN HAMILTON County,
N. "A most horrible story is current in
Troy, N. Y, of a singular and barbarous MUIR
der. Recently carpenter named Elias Will
liams began the erection of wooden frame
house in the midst of forest in a Mild and un-
frequented district about sixteen miles north
of Welstown, Hamilton county. He hired
George Smith to assist him in the work of
construction. One day, after they had drank
many times from a jug of liquor, the two men
began desperately to quarrel, and finally were
involved in deadly fight. Williams, in the
course of the struggle, threw Smith over n
wooden saw horse. and with hand saw, which
he all the time held in his hand, sawed off the
head of his antagonist severing it entirely
from his body, his rage cooling, remorse came
after it, and he followed his victim into the
dim land of retrihution by cutting the great
vein of his own throat with the same saw,
falling corpse beside the remains of Smith
lad named Grant witnessed the awful tragedy
and conveyed the news two miles to the people
who reside nearest the scene of the crime
Williams was a married man, and Smith n
bachelor. Both were buried on Sunday last
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04
A Prairie Fire.

The following are tie details Of terrible
calamity that overlook the family OF Mr.. Will
| liam S. Herndon, q farmer, of Gage county,
| Nebraska On November 10 he noticed that
| the prairie, several miles from his dwelling,
was on fire. A heavy wind springing pabout
noon next day, blowing directly from the fire
| toward his house, warned him that he danger
was growing imminent. His children were now
| crying through fear, and his wife was impor-
| tuning him to make the best of time. Arrange
ments were soon made for the journey, and IN
| n two-horse wagon they started, more than ten
| miles in advance Of the fire, with every proba-
blity Of being able to get out of its reach :
| Good time was made by the team, and not until
late in the evening, when the wind increased
| in fury, was there any apprehension OF danger.
bout dusk the wind increased to a hurricane
and the flames began to approach them with
terriblespeed and awful grandeur. Faster and
faster they came, and Mr.. Eerndon says that
it was evident the fire would overtake them in
few moments. What was TO be done under
the circumstances was question that had to
be decided quickly. The horses had now be-
come unmanageable, and were as likely TO over
turn the wagon and start for the flames as any
other way. A marshy piece of ground was
some two miles distant, and near this was "A
small branch Of water, from which, he remem-
bered, he had frequently watered his horses. -
This was the only chance for life, and hastily
leaving his wagon and team to their fate, he
started with all haste for the marsh, with his
youngest child, a lad of eight years in his
arms. 1t was struggle for life. Death was
coming, and they made one grand effort 10 get
out of its reach; but alas, it was unavailng.
The little daughter was the first that was over
taken, and the mother was prone to stay and
give up her life with her darling, but she kept
on, while the flames were yet more than hun
dred yards behind, and little Mary was left upon
her knees, praying that her Heavenly Father
might take her to His bosom, and save her
mother and father and little brother from per-
ishing. Death soon came for her, and no; long
did it wait for the little brother and mother =
In few moments the mothers clothes were on
fire, and she was unable to proceed. The father,
with desperate determination to save his little
son, pushed on, but already his clothes were
fire, and the little boy, the pride of his heart,
was struggling to free himself from the tor
lures, and soon he was at rest in death. His
body but hindered the progress of the father,
and to save himself he determined to abandon
it, Thus freed of all membranes he sue
ceeded in reaching the stream. After the fire
had passed by he retraced his steps and gath
cred in one place the blackened and charred
remains of his late household.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

WINTER.-After the storm of Saturday night
last, we have had small touch of old-fashion-
ed winter--the weather being very cold and
snow falling on Tuesday morning. Although
well provided with the comforts of life, it is
to be hoped that we may have enough to en-
able all to secure good supply of ice, and
snow enough to protect the growing wheat
and give the young folks chance to enjoy a
merry sleigh ride.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

1t seems, within the last year. that vast pro-
gress has been made by the Reformed Episco-
pal church, inauguarated by Bishop Cummins,
former rector ofSt. Peters church, Baltimore.
thirty and forty ministers engaged in the work,
with communicates numbering 5000, and
other churches, it is said, will soon be added
II is also reported that Bishop Cummins will,
atan early date, inaugurate the reform move
ment in Baltimore
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

SuIcIDB.-Wm. 0gle Key, former citizen
of st. Mary's county, committed suicide by
taking morphine, in Baltimore, on Sunday
night last The deceased was before the war
a very wealthy man, and at the time of his
death was ffty-three years of age. He has re-
Gently resided in Alabama, and was brother
of Philip Barton Kew.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

We now have real, live King on American
soil Kalakana, monarch OF the Sandwich
Islands, arrived at San Francisco ON Saturday
evening in the steamship Benieia, and was
formally received by the municipal authorities
on Sunday. His royal Highness and suite are
now quartered at the Grand Holel. In few
days they will arrive at Washington, and after
a visit to President Grant will make the tour
of the principal cities of the East.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

A Georgia paper says that the combined
weight of the entire nine members of Congress
just elected in Georgia, will not amount to
1000 pounds avordupois. It adds, however,
that they are the ngliest and smartest set any
State will have in Congress -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

1t appears that the apreal taken by Mr..
Beecher's counsel from the ruling of the Brook
Ign City Court denying the motion for bill
of particulars, will not materially delay the
pending suit. The Cour: of Appeals win con-
slider the matter Immediately, and give de-
cision on December 9Th.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

FALL VEGETABLES .-Mr. P. W. Hall, of this
place, left at this Office the latter part of The past
week, two different kinds of celery, the cred
Manchester or Rose Colored' and the "Sey
mour's Superb White Solid" and also large
and excellent lot of lettuce. They were as fine
a gathering of Fall vegetables as could be found
in any market and only grown by great atten-
tion and labor which they required as the
season was an unfavorabe one Mr.. II. will
accept our thanks for the'same, and we wish
him every success in that avocation for which
he has so great a propensity and
may he continue to have the best and earl-
est garden in town, which can only be done
BY great skill and industry.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

HuMBUGs.-We are often in receipt of letters
and circulars from parties at distance asking
our terms for advertising humbug cheap sew
ing machines, agencies of different kinds, &C.,
and asking us to take part pay in theirarticles
advertised. We do not answer such comma
ncatons, and do not advertise such humbugs
as we have no desire to deceive the public or to
be ourselves deceived by such swindlers. The
large circulation of our paper commands Cor il
Il full share of legitimate advertising for good
houses and this is all we desire.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

FoRTy-NINE DAYS WITHOUT FooD There
occurred death near Industry, in this county,
last week, the patient living forty nine days
without taking any food or nourishment. The
person, woman by the name of Noper, has
been for years firm believer in spiritualism,
and was, we believe, medium in that faith
Something over two months ago she conceived
the idea that she was possessed with an evil
spirit, and that it was necessary to starve it to
death Accordingly, she began 10 abstain
from food of any kind. She refused all offers,
and when, after several days had elapsed, and
from exhaustion, she was confined to her bed
neighbors prepared the most savory dishes,
hoping TO tempt her into eating; still she ut
terly refused all offers, informing them that she
was fed by more appetisng food than the
one they offered. She supposed that her
strength was tremendously kept up and in
this belief, singular to relate, she lived for
forty-hine days without food, and was sensi-
BILE to the day of her death Macomb Journal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

w. D. GLENN.-This gentleman advertses
in our paper to-day that he has removed his
store to No. 60 High street, Georgetown, D..
c., where he is prepared to do all kinds of
Clock and Watch Repairing. He also keeps
on hand full assortment of goods usually
found in first class Jewelry establishments, in
Guiding articles suitable for holiday presents,
all of which will be warranted and sold at the
lowest cash prices. Give him call.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04

Mayor Havemeyer, of New York, died sud
denly at his Office in that city on Monday last,
from an attack Of apoplexy, brought about by
exposure and excitement. He was seventy
years of age. Dir. Vance, President of the
Board of Aldermen, will be his SUCCESSOR
Mr.. Wickham, the mayor elect, does not enter
upon the exercise of his duties until the first
of January.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-12-04
U PAID TAX Es.

DY VIRTUE of authority vested in me as
D Collector of Taxes for Rockville District
OF Montgomery county, in accordance with the
provision of Sections AT, so and 63 of Article
81, of the Maryland Code of Public General
Laws, as amended at the January session,
1872, | will sell at public sale, TO the highest
bidder for cash, in front of the Court House,
Rockville,
On WEDNESDAY Y, December 23d, 1874, at
the hour Of IL o'clock Dr.,
(having previously given the legal notice TO
the owner thereof, the following property,
or so much thereof as may be necessary to
pay the taxes, interest and cost thereon, to
wit:
A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate,
lying and being in Rockville District, called
"Corderock' and Daniels Discovery" con-
tanning 4S4 Acres, more or less, assessed in
the name of WIN. DOUGLASS:
To amount of tax bill for l872........... So ga
10 interest ................ 03