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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

IcR.-At this season last year the ice-houscs
were we'll filled with ice several inches in thick
ness. From present indications the ''juleps"
of the summer will lack that essential article
and may be imbibed without straw.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

REMARKABLE PHENOMENA "A special dis
patch 10 the Richmond Inquirer, dated The
Plains, Dec. 25lh, says: At O'Clock last
night fash of light beyond the brightness of
the sun, lasting nearly one minute, acc0mpa-
MED with very distinct vibrating motion Of
the EARTH making the windows Of the houses
rattle violently, followed Immediately, almost
accompanied, with report equal TO that of
the largest cannon and succeeded by heavy
rumbliug noise, which lasted three minutes,
light and sound seemed to be moving from
West to East. II was supposed to be an i'm
mense meteor exploding near here, but We
have not yet found any deposit from it,
The same meteor was observed in Rockville,
and similar noise and ex rlosion heard. In
speaking fit the Philadelphia Ledger says
These meteoric bodies sometimes burst with a
loud noise, and their particles are scattered
over wide extent of territory, and sometimes
the force of the explosion grinds them into
dust, which falls harmlessly and leaves scarce
ly any sign of its presence. There are several
theories to account for the fall of meteors, the
most plausible being that they are scattered
fragments Of nebulous matter circling thro'
out space, and which are made luminous BY
friction from contact with the earth's atmos-
phere whenever the orbits of the meteoric mat
rand of the earth happen to cross each other
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02
The New Year.

We are standing at the threshold OF another
year, What 1t has in store for each and all
is wisely hidden from US and il is happy that
we have to deal but with the present. And
in this spirit let us address ourselves TO dis
charge of the duties that lie before us. Les
sons Of wisdom may be drawn from the past
and serve as guide for the future. II were
needless now to indulge in vain regrets, but
with bold aud manly hearts look upward fo-
aid and go forward in the path of duty. OBJ
stacles, seemingly insurmountable, yield to an
uncouquerable will and determined spirit
The bright-eyed boy who mounts the halyards
of some noble vessel in mid-ocean, shrinks not
from the task, but resolutely performs the duty
assigned him, is shining example of bravery
in the battle of life. But we need not multi
ply examples. The world is full OF them.
The maxim that each one is the 'artifcer of his
own fortune, is rs true now as when it was
written by the old Latin poet. And he that
would enter the race for competition must
prepare for the conflict
This is an age of team--of progressed in
vcnton, and he that does not Keep pace with
the progress of the age must get out of the way
or he will be run over. few years ago the
passage across the Atlantic in fifty days was
considered a short one-now toe same trip OF
three thousand miles is accomplished in nine
days. few years ago a trip to the Western
States was one Of great labor and accomplish
ed on horseback at The rate of thirty-fve or
forty miles day. Now some fine morning
we can eat our breakfast at home and supper
IN distant State. And people complain OF
sluggshness at that A few years ago the
Telegraph was unknown Mccormick Reap
err, and the thousand other lnbor-saving i'm
provements that are seen on every hand The
cable, too, did not then girdle the earth. We
mention these just to show the onward march
of improvement, and 10 contrast the labor OF
our fathers with thai Of the present day.
The year 1874 opened anspiciously and I'M
der bright sun and cloudess sky, harbin-
ger, let us hope, Of good TO all-of fruitful
year, the earth yielding generously, and health
and happiness the portion of each.
With the commencement of the year, Of
course the usual number of good resolutions
have been formed, most Of which will be bro
ken by the comink Saturday night.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL The Presi-
dent and Directors Of The Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company have been in session in
Baltimore for the past two days, engaged In
examining the various accounts, and destroy
ing coupons and bonds paid during the past
year. The report OF the committee on ac-
counts states that the amount appropriated
during the year to pay coupons and bonds
was $3.50, 662 .SS. Many other important sub
jects were considered by the board, among
which were the exteut of the repairs to be
made, which they ordered, being improve
ments at Willamsport for the accommodation
OF the trade expected to pass over tie Western
Maryland railroad during the coming seaso
Several valuable inventions were presented
the consideration Of the board, looking TO
more economical transfer OF coal from boats
cars, and to facilitate transportation on
canal. The board adjourned to meet at A
napois, January IA, 1874.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

THE AMERICAN FARMER for January, though
old in years los$ none of the brightness Of
youth, and GOMEZ TO us this month in a new
dress of freshnessl and beauty, as well as en-
larged and Otherwise improved.
The Farmer DOS not aim to be sensational,
but solid aad liable. Its correspondents are
prominently known in their several branches,
and are numerous and able. Special atten-
ton is paid 10 live stock, the dairy and fruit
growing, though no other branch of farm
work is NEGLECTED..
Published 81 Sam'l Sands & Son, No. 9
North ST., Baltimore, Nd, at ST so a year or
at 81 90 10 CLUBS of five or more. Very lib
eral premiums are offered for clubs. Speci-
men numbers sentf free.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

Hon. Caleb Cushing has been appointed
Minister to Spain in the place o. Gen. siekles.
resigned.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

''He was a good man." says an Iowa paper
of deceased citizen, 'but then be sometimes
bet on the wrong horse, the same as the most
Of us.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

School COMMISSIONERS RE- APPOINTED. The
Judges of the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county have re-appointed the present Board of
School Commissioners, Messrs. Samuel Jones,
Walter NJ. Talbot and William 4. Jones, TO
serve for two years from January l, 1874.
ROANOKE CoLLEGE.-We are indebted to the
President of the Demosthenean Literary So
ciety for an invitation to attend the Anniver-
sary Celebration Of their Society at Roanoke
College on January 10th. These celebrations
are always interesting and elicit the best tall
ent in the College. Wenotice on the Com
mittee Of Invitation the name of w. J. Smith,
of Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02
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In the matter Of the Deed of Trust from
Thos. ] D. Bowie to Geo. Peter.
In tie Circuit Court for Montgomery county,

nRDEKED, this 23d dag of December, A.
D. 1873, that the sale madeand report-
ed by George Peter, Trustee under power
confirmed in Il Deed Of Trust TO secure Mar
chand Ricketts, certain sum Of money there
in mentioned, he ratified and confirmed, I'M
less cause toIhe contrary thereof be shown
on or before the first day of February next
Provided copy OF this order be inserted in
some news paper printed at Rockville once in
each OF three successive weeks before the 18th
day Of January next.
The Report states the amount of sales 10 be
$1,000 974
E. B PRETTYMAN, elk.
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
dec 2e-3t E.B. PRETTYMAN, CPk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

We are indebted to the Baltimore Daily Sul
for a handsome and convenient Calendar 70
the year 1874.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURES meets on Mon
day next. By the Constitution of the State
the session is limited TO ninety days--a period
sufficiently long to transact all the business
necessary for the good government of the State
Amongst the important business that will be
before the Legislature will be the election of
United States Senator TO succeed Mr.. Hamil-
ton whose term of service expires in 1870
Messrs. s. Tetkle Wallis, VIM Merrick, and
Gov. White, are mentioned as proper persons
To fill the vacancy. Mr.. Hamilton is also a
candidate for reelection. Maryland has many
sons who would worthily wear the Senatorial
robe, but lis the duty of the Legislature to
nil the place with man who is thoroughly
fmbued with the spirit of the times. Old fogy-
ism is dead, and new measures are taking the
place of the old and it is important to the in
terests of the State that she be represented by
one capable of graphing with the issues as
they arise. This paper has advocated the cleo
ton Of no particular man, but from our ex-
changes it is clear to perceive that Governor
Whyte is the favoFite.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02

THE HoLIDAys.- Christmas holidays
passed off pleasantly in this place, nothing oc-
curing to mar the pleasure of the occasion.
On Friday night beautiful Christmas tree,
loaded with presents for the Sunday School
scholars Of the Episcopal Church was exhibit
ed at the residence of Mrs. BAYS. A large
number of persons were present and the bright
little faces of the children showed plainly the
joy they felt at being once more around the
Christmas tree, and of being the recipients Of
the expected gifts. The exercises were opened
with singing and prayer, after which Rev. Mr..
AvERIrr read the beautiful poem entitled can
ME aud Willie Prayer and which was pub.
lished in our last paper. The good ST. Mich
olas, in appropriate costume, then made his
appearance and began the dispensation of the
gifts to the smiling little ones, and the Christ
mas tree was soon stripped of its beautiful dec
orations. The whole scene was a pleasant one
and will long be remembered, and add another
stimulus to the Sunday School scholars TO
progress in wel-doing and continue to add to
that store Of knowledge which will contribute
to their happiness in this life and that which
Is to come.
In the afternoon Of Tuesday another beauti-
full Christmas tree, laden with gifts for The
Sunday School scholars was displayed at st.
Mary's (Catholic) Church, The attendance
was large and all engaged in the festivities of
the evening with joyous hearts. The gifts
were dispensed to the little folks with liberal
baud by the kind Father MAcKlS.
And on Tuesday night another and most
beautiful tree was exhibited in the Methodist
Church. It's handsome adornments attracted
much attention. The Church was filled 10 its
utmost capacity, and the exercises were opened
with singing and prayer. Short addresses
were made by Rev. Mr.. MHirE, of the Baptist
Church, and Rev. Mr.. WHIsNER, of the Metno-
dist Church, then singing and the distribution
Of gifts, after which the doxologv was sung
and The bene6iction pronounced, when all re-
turned qsietly 70 their homes, the children the
happiest ofal
The Christmas tree for the Baptist Church
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-01-02
T1sTRAY COW.

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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16

In the Democrat of Friday, May
18th, we find q communication
headed, evil the Slanderer Res.
pond ?" signed by ]. F. Hendrix,
charging that an article in the
REGISTER Of May I'd accuses one
OF the Democratic candidates for
Senator of Linn county with
"getting away with another mans
wife, and living with her in open
violation Of law and decency," and
thereupon Mr.. Hendrix assumes
that he is the man referred to, and
pronounces "the whole thing as a
willful and malicious falsehood,
and challenges the proof" If the
DIR. is certain sure he is the man
referred TO as having caught the
hippling idea, let him prove it.
He shall not carry off all the at
tractive features Of bis ticket with
out positive proof that he is en-
titled to them.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16

nHASKFUL TO PUBLIC THEIR GENEROUS ND
continuance
NO n,oa fture medium call the attention Of
assorted carefully purchased
tie above comprising full and
Complete Lines of all Glasses
on shedd win found contain at times more
Everything Needed On q Farm
than ever neither viii we uu
under honorable dealer.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Gold In New York, ll9A.
Legal tenders, sSk@s9Kc-


San FraaclscO Markets.
WHEAT o. eOGl2 y 100 lbs.
FLOUR - Extra, s6 l2h; other brands,
95 25Ge5 IS Y lbs.
OATS-$l 5j(Gl 10 v 100 Ds.
ONIONS-$2 IS " 100 lbs.
Portland Markets.
WHEAT 81 65Csl 10 v GENITAL of 100 lbs.
OATS 4jc y bushel.
FLOUR Firm; choice brands Is OOGe6 90
y Dbl.
BARLEY 4. 4Oal Is per GENITAL.
ONIoNs-ls@lhc y d.
BUTTER Extra dairy 25GlSOc y d eoEs
mon, ls@sac.
EGGS --lsGl2Oc Y dozen.
POULTRY Grown chickens, t3 50Cl4 =
dozen.
WOOL 22a9ic Y d
HIDES Choice dry, l5c v d; salted, 7c.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16
rOwrCM.

vTNHE COpARTNERsEIP HKRET0FORE
existing between tho undersigned, y
thiS day dissolved by mutual consent,
Massrs. L. e. Blaln and J. BarrOwsFetirinK.
The business win hereafter bocOAducted
by 8. u. Young: ....,Aa A,,s,,,oas
AMI peFaOns having unaettie0 DusimesS
with the undersigned, viii please call NJ
''AOi. - - 4. N. BLAKN,
.. BkRRUWS,
8 e. YOUNG,
Albany, Or, FobFuaRy 8. we.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16
Albany Markets.

AADVUy WAFAehSs
WHEAT White, Y busllel, 75GtS0c
OATS y bushel, 81 cts.
PtTAToES y bushel, soc.
ONIONS u bushel, SlGl 81.
FLOUR ~ bhi, Nj. 90.
BEANs-White, y ID, 3a4 c.
DRIED FRrIT-Apples, y n, cents:
Peaches, 6Sc; Plums, lic: turrants, lOc
RUTTER- Fresh roll, l5Ct2Oc u lb.
EGGS Y dozen, EXC.
CHICKENS U dozen, 81 50Gl3.
SuG AXIS Crushed, lie; Island, lO@l2
San francisco refined, l2hc Y b.
TEA Young Hyson, 81 Is; Japan, 75c
COFFEE 33c y D.
SALT-1K@2kc y d.
SYRUP-Heavy Golden. v keg, 81 80; Ex
heavy Golden, 81 90 y gal.
BACoN-Hams 12c, Sides Sc. Shoulders 1c
LARD In tins, lie v ID in kegs, &c; :,
OILs--Devoe's Kerosene, 62kc fgal.,
can, 5 gals, q so; Linseed OIL, raw. y
Gal, $l 25, boiled. 81 S7S.
HIDES -Undrcssed deer skins, 2Oc H.,
dressed, &l 25; dry COW hides, flint NO.
l, lsal4c y d; green salted, NO. |, 6cA
7c: sheepslxins. 95G30c each.
FuRs- Otter, $lG$3 each Fisher, sl@s3
each Beaver, S0(p$l y D.; Coyote, 5OGs
624c each; Coon skins, sGlOc each.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16

The men who have the contract
for building the bridges across the
Willamet and Mckenzie rivers, for
Lane county, have arrived from San
Francisco and are now ready to
commence business.
Buckskin, Alex. Ia Bluffs GEL
ebrated race horse, met with a Sc
we're accident on Saturday last at
Union, that may prevent his run
ming in the spring races, soon to
take place over the Union Race
Course.
Saturday night, Judge Boise's
little girl Nellie, aged six years,
fell down stairs At MIR. Parmenter's
house, in Salem, aud had her left
arm broken, one bone being trac-
tured one inch above the wrist.
late revelations 90 to show that
Kahlow, who killed Downey at
Tacoma, a few days sincs, was just.
lied in the act, in order to save
himself
WIN. Patrick Adams succeeds
Peel IS tho Liberal whip.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16
FOR SALE.

gVNWo LOTS ON CORNER OF WATER
and Ellsworth streets, In this city, on
whIoh there Is Il good dwelling.hOuse c''n-
taInlng Ave rooms: there ~ a large wood.
shod and other OuthWildlngs, u SPLENDID
We'll of water, etc The property n for sale
IN ,ss,a.,nallle terms. For further pArticu-
lnrs inanire, on the premises Of
''40 MEis. n. SUTGRsHsNs
Albany. February 81, Tl.tf
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16


Lieutenant F. X. Ward, Acting
Engineer officer on General JEFF. G.
Davis staff has completed the sur
vey ofth military reservation at
Vancouver, and the stone posts are
now being set. The lines vary
somewhat from the old survey, bnt
the corners are nearly the same as
the first established. about one
half Of the Vancouver House, a por.
ton Of Weden's barn and II feet of
the sisters block, as fenced, is found
to be on the reserve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-15
GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST AN EX-FORElGN
MINISTER.
ALLEGED DISHONEST CONDUCT OF GEN. JAS. WATSON
WEBB-THE CIRCUMSTANCES As GIVEN TO THE
FOREIGN COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE.
TFIEGR To THE TRIu-SE
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1

ALLEGED DISHONEST CONDUCT OF GIN. JAS. WATSON
wEBB-THE CIRCUMSTANCES As GIVEN TO TIE
FOREIGN COMMITTEE OF TIE HOUSE
Icy TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEI
WASHINGTON, May 14.-There are some very ugly
developments pending IN the Foreign Committee of
the House, regarding the conduct of James Watson
Webb while United States Minister to Brazil Dur
ing the Paraguayan war. a controversy arose be-
tween tGen. Webb and the Brazilian Government
regarding claim for a vessel condemned in one of
the Brazilian ports. The resources Of Brazil
is well known, were severely taxed by
the war, and all foreign complications were
avoided. demand made the Brazilian
Government, by Gen. Webb, for the pay
ment of the money due on account of the shin and
under threat of striking the flag of the United
States Legation, the money was paid, and IN due
time the State Department received remittance
from Gen. Webb, with statement of the circum-
stances Subsequently. after discussion and CORE
spondence, the United States Government became
convinced that the money was upiustlv
held, and an offer was made to refund il
with interest, and the tender was accepted
But when the $4,000 with interest was offered the
Brazilian agent declined TO receive it, and said the
sum due was four or five times as much. The State
Department for momenti did not understand
itself IL was unable 10 see where the $4,000 or
$4,000 had gone. Explanations were demanded
and Gen. Webbs receipt was produced. showing
that the sum claimed by Brazil had been paid
him. He is said to have given some lame
excuses to the State Department of having
been Obliged 10 pay for justice at the
hands of the Brazilian Government. Webb's
bank account in London was found TO have been
largely increased at about that time, and now the
State Department comes to Congress for the money
to pay Brazil This explanation will probably be
made tomorrow by member Of the Foreign Com
mttee, in case anybody makes inquiry AZ to the
character Of Brazils claim when the subject is be-
fore the House
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-15
CHEAP TRANSPORTATION.

MEETING IN BOSTON TO URGE LEGisIArIoN
AGAINST THE BOSTON AND ALBANY RAILROAD
MONOPOLY.
Boston, May 14.-The first cheap transporta-
ton meeting III Boston in many years held IN tho
Meinaon this evening, its main object being Ia
arouse a popular feeling in favor OF the passage
OF the bill Incorporating the Boston aud Albany Trust
Company, which is before the Legislature.
The meeting pretty well attended and considerable
interest was manifested. A resolution offered In
favor Of the bill, and interesting speeches
made in its favor The arguments were that the rail.
roads should be in the interest OF the people, and
application made 10 the directors OF the Boston
and Albany road. the State directors, FOR cheap
freight nothing bur rebuff was received answer.
but the state had the power Incorporated In the charter
10 take the ROAD IN Its hands and II for the GOOD 0
the people. II this done, Boston wonld
receive her share OF the business prosperity
Of the country districts Attorney May spoke for 10 min
utes against railroads whose directors were NOT acting
up to what they wcre-public trustees he uese,loed
the efforts connected with the appointment o. ioau
Commissioners OF the State He tbought Tue trustees oe
directors OF roads could manage ther roats IN the
interest Of the public the Legislature had e power 10
put In authority set OF trustees that would HE toE
lowing Committee appointed 10 take WharVet
they deemed advisable 10 secure the ooeet Oh
the meeting.
Henri NsIro J. B. Bartlett, james IT, D,nfcrth Less CeenAs
r ban. william Rooers willard Rice. J. wieeI MAY DAVID l
rpg Charles ". wider sEd ous Chpp ~
the scheme cOntempates the taking OF the Albany
road und paying for II out OF Its earnings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-15

Yards There allowed to the contractor over 1,~V 49,
Yards he being overpad <6S52 10 witness sth,eu n..
he had looked other work, but had not Droue ,;h
n final conclusion because he could not get uata;
regard 10 secondst between IndahaaVe. anu 10th
Its contractor is allowed 2i40 yards Tue ene rn
and breadth OF the wOtk charged wouiu , n
to be excayated three feet and several iuoncs
along its entire length TO make up tue cna.c co'
and IL does not bear evidence OF haVlng psci, -
Witness said that in the work measured by nun Nc saw
no evidence of rock excavation which IL CHARGED III.
Government where IL is alleged 10 nave pceh lnaue q.
81 per yard. The Government il charged TOT tnS
hauling TIE Government IS charged usuaS ia -
by ten cents excavation and about nVe cents III .o
hauling than is paid the contractor on Gst. tne
Government is charged u cents more ior tne niu'.hS
than was paid the contractor. On Mary lanu-'e uno
haul paid the contractor varies from Il cents 10 u CENTS
threefourths OF the charge Is at cents the oveih
ment IS charged the whole at 10 cents. III ah'nx @
measurements, witness used the profiles ana notes
furnished by the Board OF Public WORKS ana III
mating cost used the rates established by the boau
paid 10 contractors.
The witness said nc had examined the accounts ana
vouchers the Office OF the Board OF PuDc "Ork- anu
found loose system Of keeping the accounts regarding
measurements When he first found his results on new
Uamps hireave he asked Mr.. Same II he couu cAPiau
the difference. He answered that he supposed ms notes
would explain which he furnished, then went Win cao
on the ground and pointed out the discrepancies nc
answered that he had to include old WORK done
before the Board Of Public Works came IN witness
also called on Gen. Babcock and gave him an oppoft-
nity TO explain giving him the results he had oDIueu
This he did al the instance OF the committee lne c
gInecring of the work done in tins city mas been very
loose aud without due particularly the grauins'
and it is TO impossible 10 arrive at accurate It,
suits
Col. Magruder was recalled TO explain why he had
diverted bonds appropriated for specine purP9e IN
PLANTATION that the provisions Of the law had never
been pointed out to linn.