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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
Brilliant Meteor.

MI
SANDY Spring, MD., CHRISTMAS DAY, 1873
1t was my happy fortune, last evening, to
witness one of the most magnificent spectacles
have ever beheld-the passage of meteor
of surprising slender.
AT eight O'Clock, | was startled by bril-
liant light encompassing me, and by the RAJ
pdlymoving shadows. On looking up,
saw II meteor, about one-sixth the size Of the
full moon, of elongated shape the body of ii
of an intense greenish white, and the head or
front part rec. blue, with some scintillations.
trail extended about three degrees When
first observed it, it was due south, and of an
elevation of about fifty degrees. Moved lei
surely along toward the west, and disappear
ed in the south west nj an elevation of about
Is degrees. The light was so brilliant that
the family within the house were startled BY
the dimming Of the lamps and by the greensh
light upon the wall and rushed to the windows
to see the cause. The whole landscape was
Illuminated for the distance ola mile.
A laborer, about two miles4from my point
of view. WAS startled by the sudden light and
the. moving shadows of the trees, and thought
some concealed boys were playing Christmas
trick upon him. On looking up, he says,
he saw something great deal brighter than
the moon, that moved about a mile and a-half
through the sky"
After the disappearance of the meteor, al
times variousy estimated from one-half minute
to four minutes, the latter being my own
Judgment, there was sharp report that shook
the windows and some say the earth From
the length of the time after the disappearance
Of the meteor, supposed it the report of
cannon.
] confess | was too much startled and too
lost in admiration to make accurate estimates
as TO the height and direction, but the above
are approximately correct
My position is in Sandy Spring Maryland,
coo feet above tide-water eighteen miles north
of Washington, latitude 39e 81
HrNpv q uArrnwn,,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

MARYLAND is waking up. Her newspaper
press is beginning to camor for progressive
legislation. The example of the District is ex-
erting an influence. The Governor of Mary
land is reminded by the press as to what is
necessary TO be done. OF course he will not
take any Of these hints, and embody them in
his message. Whether il results that he takes
hints and ideas from the press or that thepress
had obtained u squint at his message, and from
1t imbibed the inspiration which now llumines
Its columns on this subject, matters little. Be
this as il may, it is very gratifying to see that
the people of our neighboring State are wide
awake to the importance o. educaionalaf affairs,
the peace commission and the constabulary
force, the insolvent debtors law of the State
In the event of the repeal by Congress of the
general bankrupt law, and many other little
matters conducive to the welfare and growth
Of the Commonwealth Baltimore, the COM
mercial capital Of the State, is very rapidly
increasing in population, wealth and political
commercial Importance. Her magnificent lines
of internal Improvement, extending their ram
ifcatons not only to the Ohio and Mississippi
valleys, but away over the vast plains beyond,
even traversing the Rocky mountains, and en-
bracing the shores of the Pacific ocean, will be
Of comparatively little value to the State al
large unless attended with legislation common
suraie with their national character. 1t is
hoped and believed that Governor Whyte and
the Legislature about TO meet will fully mp
preciate the necessities of the times. The char
ter of Baltimore should be amended, and its
geographical limits extended If its appeals
for more room are not answered affirmatively,
much Of its western trade will be attracted Of
the road at this point, where it will always
find hearty and wide-awake welcome. This
is fair notice to the Solons at Annapolis
The above is from the Washington National
Republican and we copy hoping it may inAu-
ence the members Of the Legislature to keep
pace with the spirit Of the age. Legislation
must suit the times.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
@ r D Err MI 81.
In the matter of the Deed of Trust from
Thos. ] D. Bowie to Geo. Peter.
Iaue Circua Court for Montgomery county,
as Court Of Equity

this 23d day of December, A.
D.. 1873, that the sale madeand report
Cd by George Peter, Trustee under power
contained IN Decd Of Trust to secure Mar
chand Ricketts, certain sum OF money there
in mentioned, he ratified and confirmed, I'M
less cause 70 the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the first day Of February next:
Provided a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed at Rockville, once in
each of three successive weeks before the 25th
day of January next.
The Report states the amount of sales TO be
SG909 973.
E. B PRETTYMAN, elk.
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
dec 26-st E. B. PRETTYMAN, Crk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
TEMrPERANCE-

The Hon. D. p. HOLLOWAY, of Indiana, and
Prof. w. P. DREW, of Washington city, will
deliver addresses in the Court House, on Tenn
perance, Thursday, January l5th, at P NJ.
jan S--Itn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
O r . E z " S I.
EDWARD WOOD,
VS..
CHARLES " WOOD EFT AL,

IN The Circuit Court for montgomery County,
sitting asa curt Of Equtty.
nRDERED, this sih day Of December, in
" the year 1873, that the sale made aud re-
ported by Richd VI Williams, Trustee, in the
case Of Edward Wood versus Charles W.
Wood and Others, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause TO the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the third Monday in January
next Provided a copy of This order be in
serted in some newspaper printed al Rock
Vile, once in each Of three successive weeks
before the 18th day of January next.
E. B. PRETTYMAN, C1'k
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True eopy--Test:
dec 26-3t E. B. PRETTYMAN, CIk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

Nor TOO LATE Although the holidays are
over and business is running in its wonted
grooves, it is not too late to notice the beauti-
fal Christmas Tree which was exhibited in the
Baptist Church in this place, on Friday night
last. 1t was, indeed, a most beautiful tree,
and the young ladies deserve great credit for
the taste displayed in its decorations. We
know it was the work of the young ladies be-
cause the men would have made u blunder
somewhere. The exercises were opened by
singing and prayer, after which short address
es were made by D. II. BoUIc, Esq, and Rev
Mr.. WHITE, then singing, after which the dis
tribution of premiums to the Sunday School
children took place. The whole scene was a
pleasant one and was witnessed by large and
delighted audience.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
MARRIAGES

MARRIED, on the 7th of January, at the
Methodist Parsonage, Rockville, by Rev. P
II. Whisner, Mr.. BENZ. G. HyGHEs and Miss
SARAHY. MAeRUDgR, both of this county,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

ANOTHER SENATOR CoSvIcr -Ex-state Sem
ator William ". Graham, of New York, has
been convicted of embezzlng the funds of the
Waikiki National Bank He is the third ex-
member the State Senate convicted ofcrime
10 New York within the past two MONTHS
The penalty is not less than five nor more than
ten years Imprisonment
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
Kerosene Lamps.

This is the season when nearly every paper
we take up relates some horrible casually from
the explosion of kerosene lamp, or the like,
and women and children are either killed
outright or terribly burned, and Scared for
life. simple knowledge of the inhamma-
BILE nature ofthe fluid would probably putan
end to nearly all the accidents. First, no
lamps should ever be filled after dark by the
light OF candle. Always do this work after
the breakfast dishes arc put away, and then
not only fill them, but wash the chimneys,
for If they are dim and smoky, you cannot
expect to hayea bright light. Take the Chin
ney in one hand, and breathe through il
then draw large wisp OF paper up aud down
il, and all the blur will he removed. If the
chimney is blackened with lamp smoke, turn
warnIish water through the lube, and then
wipe out with paper in the same style as be-
fore. If the lamps are glass; and they become
clouded with deposit from the kerosene,
take lime water that is milky with the lime
and shake it up in the lamp. Do this with
two different washings, and all the deposit
will be removed. A little chloride of lime.
dissolved in warm water, and left in lamp
or can which has held kerosene, will deodorize
it very soon. Lamps must be filled every
morning. This is an imperative duty for every
housekeeper to PERFORM for as the oil burns
down in lamp, there is created highly in
flammable gas, which gathers imperceptlbly
over the surface, and as fast as the oil in con-
sumed this gas increases, SO when the oil is
nearly ont fthe lamp, the slightest jar Of the
table will set the gas on fire; an explosion
follows instanianeousiy, and bomhshell
would not be more destructive, for its touches
are deathly. But if the oil is burned only
half way down in your lump, the gas is not
of sufficient power 10 do any injury there
fore let me beg of you never to defer the oper
alton Of lamp-fliing to another day. but see
yourself that it is done. - Country Gentteman
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

THE BRADLEY ENAMEL PAiNr.-The high
character of the testimonials accompanying
the advertisement of Mr.. G. P. Knight agent
Tor the sale OF this celebrated Paint, and to be
found on the third page of this paper, is asure
guarantee that the article itself is good one;
cheaper in every sense and more durable than
other paint, and possessing qualities that other
paints do not possess.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

Mr.. JESSE D. ADaAHAMs the late Principal
pointment of Clerk in the Treasury Depart
nent, Washington, at a salary of $1,000 per
annum. At the time of his appointment Mr..
A. was engaged in teaching Classical and
Mathematical High School in this place which
was attended by respectable classes in the va
trions departments. His pupils, on being in
formed of bis intention to leave them, gener-
ously presented him with handsome gold
headed cane in token Of their respect for him
as a gentleman and an Instructor. The with
drawal of Mr.. Abrahams will add largely to
the pupils of the Academy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
NelO Advertisements.
ADJOURNED MEETING.

,UNHE COMMISSIONERS for Montgomery
a county will meet attheirRoom, in Rock
Vile, on
TUESDAY, January the Goth, 1874,
To take up the report of the Examiners in
the petition for change of public road through
the land of the Washington Grove Camp
Meeting association.
Per order:
JOSEPH A. TANEY,
jan It'd Cl'k to Commissioners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
ROAD PETITION.

To tile Honorable Board of Commission
ers for Montgomery County:
WYE the undersigned citizens and tax
w payers of Montgomery county, feeling
the necessity Off road TO the Conduit Road,
will thirty days after the publication Of this
notice request your honorable body to APP
point commission to examine and locate a
road, commencing at the River Road on the
lands of Mr.. S. H. Horrell, running on the
line of said Horrel and John Moore for sever
al hundred yards, turning thence through the
lands ofsaid Horrell and Charles Dodge to the
road leading from Oifutt's Cross Roads TO the
Seven Locks ofthe Canal.
H. A. FAWSETT,
HENRY BRADLEY, JR.,
GEO G. BRADLEY,
JNO. G. TRUNDLE,
THOS. Il. PERRY,
WINFIELD oFFUTT,
II. A. GARRETT,
o. S. MAUS,
JOSH. W. OFFUTT,
WM. BULL,
JOHN 0FFUTT,
l.. W. OFFUTT,
G. f. W1LLETT, JR.,
THOS. BOWLING,
A. f. JONES,
Is. II. PEhH1.
CAPT. JN0, MDONALD,
HENRY NJ. CLAGETT,
THOS. R. CLAGETT,
VIM. KEEFE,
SYL. G. JONES,
JAS. G1NGLE,
DAVID Torrance,
VIM ORNDORFF,
VIM. ORNDORFF, JR,
MRS ELISE II. BAKER,
MRS. EMMA WERGER,
THOS. II. PILES,
RlCH'D PILES,
ERASMUS PERRY,
II. C. PERRY,
!. o. Rabbit.
Jan s-5w
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
r me- LIME, LiMEl

would respectfully inform the public thai
| have my LINE KILN, at EDWARDS FER
RY, in full operation, ana am prepared to fur
nish The best Of LINE at all times. | will
ship il down the Canal 10 any point desired.
w WHITE,
may 23-tf Edwards Ferry, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

II is said that the first act of the Grand Jury
IN Alexandria, Va, empannelled under the
new sheriff, who is a colorcd man, was to find
an indictment against the sheriff for perjury
and illegal voting
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
COW.

TSTRAY COW.
STATE OF MARYLAND, Montgomery County, Set
T HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 9th day
1 of December, 1878, before me, the sub
scrber, a Justice of the Peaceof this State,
in and for said county, personally appeared
Edward Lewis and exhibited Red Buffalo
COW, little white on her belly, right ear
cropped, and had bell on; taken up by him
as an estray trespassing on his enclosures rom
the FIRST to The fifteenth of last June. Given
under my hand.
Z JOHN " TAYLOR, J P.
va The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay fharges aud take
her away. EDWARD LEWIS,
jan 2-2W M n 4. Near Clarksburg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

The attention oil the reader is directed to the
Card of S. G. Hill & Bro, wholesale Grocers
and Liquor Dealers, 92s Louisiana Avenue,
Washington,D. G. They are advertising a
large stock of Fish, &C., to which they ask the
attention of dealers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

COLLISION. Two freight trains on the NJ b.
R. R. came in collision at Knowles Station,
in this county, on Wednesday last Nobody
hurt, but one of the cars was badly damaged.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

WfTHDRAwN.-The name of Mr.. Williams
who was recommended by the President for
Chief Justice was Withdrawn on Wednesday
last, at his own request.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
Il O S TN
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

1A
The undersigned having been appointed Ex-
aminers, by the Commissioners of Montgomery
county, to ascertain whether the public con-
venience requires the opening Of a public
highway between Spencervile and Murphy's
Ford on Patuxent river, connecting with
road running into Howard county the same
to be located through the lands Of F. p.
Clancy, George l.. Bowen, (col., Nicholas
Berry, (co J Francis and John Murphy, and
between the lands Of said John and Francis
Murphy and Michael Murphy to said river
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE TO all interested
that they will meet on the premises, on NON
DAY, md of Feb'y., 1874 at the hour of 10
o'clock, A. NJ, 10 execute the commission as
aforesaid.
JOHN WATERS,
BENZ. d. CARR,
WIN. NJ. CANDY,
Jan It'd Examiners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
DURE LIQUORS.
~ q FL 7 & FL

TNHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders OF titsMtryllnd Freestone Min
ing and Manufacturing Company of Mont
gomery County, Nd, for the election Of BIZ
rectOrs aud general business will lee held at
the Company's Office al Seneca Quarry,
Montgomery county, Md; on TUE'SD AY,
January l3h, 1874, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
G. w HAYDEN,
dec 26-td President.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

HoRTcULTURAL SocIkrY. "a meeting of those
favorable TO the formation offs State Horticul-
tural Society will be held at Raines Hall in
the city Of Baltimore, on Thursday, January
10Th, at II O'Clock, NJ All who feel an in
terest in this important branch of Agriculture
are invited TO attend.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

A GOLDEN WEDDING.-The fifte,h auniver-
sary of the marriage of Edward and Ann R.
Sabler was celebrated on Christmas eve at
their residence at Sandy Spring, their ten
children, sin ehidren-in-law and eleven grand
children all being present. A happy time was
experienced BY all, and many golden presents
were bestowed on the aged and respected cou-
pie in response o which Mr.. Stabler made an
eloquent address to his children, in which he
adverte0 to the varied experiences of life which
he had passed through. This is one of the old
Quaker families of Maryland and respected by
all who know them. Among his sons-in-law
present on this occasion was Mr.. James s.
Hallowell, formerly a well known teacher of
Alexandria, Va, and subsequently connected
with the Patent Office Wash. Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

THE CIVIL RIenrs BILL was, on Wednesday
last, on motion of Mr.. Butler, in the House Of
Representatives, recommited to the Judiciary
Committee. There let it sleep. 1t had been
clogged with many amendments, among others
one offered by Mr.. Lowndes, providing for
separate schools for whites and blacks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

Lor PURCHASED. -Wm. II Rabbit has pur-
chased of VIM. Brewer a lot of ground near to
the Depot. Price $2l2. 1t is the intention,
we understand of Mr.. Rabbit, TO have bull
ding erected on the lot suitable for a restau-
rant
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

The city council Of Baltimore have passed
resolutions authorizing the erection of a mon
umental statue to the memory of Johns Hop
kins, the deceased millionaire.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

COMMITTED. "A white man who gave his
name as Thomas Eagan, was committed TO the
Jail in this place on Tuesday last, by Justice
Michael Brown, as being insane. The unfor-
tunate man had been at work on the Railroad
at Collins camp in this county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

REVOLUTION IN SPAlN.--Another revolution
in this ill-fated ard ill-governed country. In
the Cortes, January 3, the Deputies on two
votes gave majorities against President Caste
lar. Gen. Pavia, friend of Castelar, there
upon occupied the Palace of the Cortes with
force of IA, 900 troops. He dissolved the Cor
ties, and summoned the most eminent men of
all parties. including members of the present
Government, only excepting Carlists and In
transigentes, TO form new Government
This, General Pavia declared, was the only
means for the salvation of the country As
yet no violence has taken place. The new go
vernment preserves the name of the Republic
but has squiniing towards monarchy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
IN scribers have obtained from the Or
phans Court of Montgomery county letters
testamentary on the personal estate of
DA FID FA WCETT,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claimsa gainstsaid deceased, arehere-
by warnedt oexhib'tthesame withthe vouch-
ersthereof, to the subscriber on or before the
10th day of December, 1874; otherwise, they,
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit of
saidestate. Personsindebted tosaid estate are
requested TO makeimmediate payment. Given
under my hand this 10th day Of December,
1873.
WM. II. FAWCETT,
dec l9-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

The RAILROAD WAR.-The bitterness exist
ing between the Baltimore and Ohio and the
Pennsylvania Central Railroads still continues
to the great delight Of the travelling public,
and the managers Of both roads claim thai
since the reduction Of the rates Of fare The
travel has greatly increased, particularly 10
the points in the West and Southwest. Well,
''it is an III wind that blows nobody any
good, )" and If these companies continue TO re-
duce their fare to outstrip each other, travel
ling viii be cheap, and none need complain OF
the high prices. The fare from Pilisburg to
Wheeling on the Pennsylvania Central is now
81; by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad the
fare to either Of these points is So. Its a home
ly saying, but "the longest pole knocks down
the persimmons.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
Gen. JOSEPH E. JOHNSON'S
Narrative of Military Oper-
tons directed by him dur
ing the late war between the
Cfofoc

THIS work is the first authentic contrbu-
L ton from military source, of material for
the future historian, and is written in the
terse, incisive and vivid style for which its
eminent author is so justly renowned.
The correspondence between Gen johnson
and the late Confederate Government lifts the
curtain on much that perplered The uaaerstqnd-
ing Of tie people North and South during the
progress Of the struggle.
The book will be printed on good paper, in
clear, large type, and illustrated with maps,
portraits, &c, the whole making volume Of
about GOO pages.
SOLD ONLY BY SUBSCRIPTION.
The undersigned having received from the
publisher, D. Appleton 4 Co., New York, the
agency for this county, for The above valuable,
to Southerners especially, deeply interesting
work.
: Parties desiring to subscribe for the same
will please see personally or address the I'M
dersigned.
Price in elegant cloth binding ........S5.oo
IeatDer...-........b 90
half-morocco ~ 80
REYNOLDS S. PATTERSON.
The work will be ready for delivery on or
before the LIST of February next.
jan9-3w
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

PosrMAsTEas.- Beallsville, Montgomery
county, F. NJ. Griffith is appointed postmaster
vice R. +. Trail, resigned. AT Seneca, Mont
gomery county, George F. KidweH vice VIM.
b. Love, resigned.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

We are indebted to the Baltimore american
for fine Calendar for the year 1874. 1t CON
tans much valuable Information TO the man
of business. The 1mericaa newspaper, too
comes in a new dress of new type and the pa
per presents a fine appearance. We don't ad-
mire the politics Of the 4mrican, but II is GER
tainly one Oft best newspapers in the coun-
try. Such enterprise always succeeds.
We are again indebted to the Baltimore Sun
for one of the ncatest Calendars for the year
1874 that we have yet seen and so convenient
for business men, The San is not to be outdone
either in politeness or enterprise
To the Baltimore American, too we are in
debted for an Almanac gotten up in the finest
style of the TART preservativen by the enter
prisng publishers of that paper
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09

The Maryland Farmer for January, 1874, is
on our table. Its table of contents will par
tcularly interest the farmer, as it is of varied
and useful matter, embracing the Poultry
House, Diary, Live Stock, Horticulture, the
Apiary, Ladies Department, &c. S. Sands
Mills, Conducting Editor w. W. W. Bowie,
Associate Editor. Published by Ezra Whit
man, las West Pratt st., Baltimore. Terms,
Sl.50 year, in ADVANCE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
OR STOLEN,
FROM

y NUN
this place on the night Of November 10Th, two
BEAGLE PUPS. about four months old =
One was black and white spotted and the other
yellow and white. A liberal reward will be
given 70 any one returning them to this Office
or giving information as to where they may be
found.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-09
NOTICE
TO TAXPAYERS.

A Ii persons DESTROYS of paying their Taxes
N will find WIN. A. VElisS, the Collector
of the 4th Election District of Montgomery
County, at the Office of DR.. A. H. Sommers,
Rockville. aug29-tfn