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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
How OLD PRESTON Won A BET.--A Michi-
gan paper tells the following good story

gan paper tells the following good story
A Front-street saloon keeper is a great his
torical Scholar and will argue for hours on
issues, events and men of past celebrity. Old
man Preston was aware Of this, and he
dropped into the place one warm day last week
and said "By cracky, Jim, but this is
warm | haven't been so warm since old
General Cass was President of the United
States" "What ~ said jim, General
Oass never was President of the United
States" ''Why, yes, he was" replied Pres
ton, with well-leigned establishment. I'm
bet you the drinks for the house he wasn't"
said the excited proprietor. Done an
answered the old man, and he drew forth his
pockct-book, unfolded page of The Congress
sional Globe of $3.50, and proceeded 10 read
that President Taylor having died on Satur-
day, and Vice President Fillmore not being at
Washington, the President OF the Senate, Gen
Cass, became President of the United States
until the following Monday, pending Filmore's
Inauguration. When the old man had finish
ed reading, he looked around and said ::
''Come up, boys. A little Stoughton in mine,
jim. Must excuse ignorance, you know ="
Then he rambled out, while Jim rammed the
bottles back on the shelf doused the tumblers
In the rinse and as he wiped up the counter
remarked: 81 have seen a good many mean
men in my time, but for first-class star beat
old Preston can take the money"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

Another Northern patriot has been ''ostra-
cised" in Virginia. Mr.. Edgar Allen, Com
monwcalth attorney, and known all over Vir-
by the grand jury of Prince Edward county
for completely in numerous frauds committed
at the county election in May last. He is the
leader of the party in his district, and has
served as State Senator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

STATE OF MARYLAND, Montgomery County, Set
| HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 2sih day
of July, 1875, before me, the subscriber,
Justice Of the Peace OF said State in and for
said county, personally appeared Nicholas X
Ray and made oath in due form of Law that
he did, on the Goth instant, take up as an es-
tray trespassing on his enclosures, one Dark
Brown HORSE, with star in the forehead;
ahont sixteen hands high; about six years
old, with left fore and hind foot white, and
white collar mark on the right shoulder
Given under my hand.
d. H. B0UIC, J.P.
The owner of the above described Horse is
requested 10 come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take him away.
NICHOLAS K.-RAY,
july 30-2t Near Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

FERTILIZERS. particular attention of
our agricultural readers is called TO the ad-
vertisement of John G. Hachte1 & Co., Balti-
more, Nd, In our issue to-day. Theartcles
named by this firm have been thoroughly
tried by some of the best farmers in this vi
cinity and have given entire satisfaction. Mr.
N. D. Offutt, of this place, and Mr.. John II.
Gassaway, al Germantown Depot, agents for
this county, will no doubt give all informa-
ton desired on the subject.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

A HANDSOME BIRTHDAY GIFT.-United
States Senator Robertson, Of South Carolina,
is at the Warm Springs with his family, in
Guiding a son who has been at Georgetown
College. Monday was the young man 5
twenty-frst birthday, and on raising his plate
at breakfast he found a check from bis father
for $40, 900 -Stduaton Va Vindicdtor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

PARADE colored Odd Fellows of this
place, Washington and other places paraded
our streets yesterday and made a fine appear
ance
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

THE WASHINGTON GROVE GUARANTEEING -
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Camp-mee.ing Association was held last Mon
day night at the Foundry NJ. E. church,
Washington. Reports from the committees
on tents, supplies and police were rendered,
which showed that everything will be ready
for the opening services on the 4th of August
Messrs. Bruce, of the Centennial, opposite the
Treasury, and Savoy, will have charge of the
dining courts. The entire management and
charge of policing the camp was put in the
competent hands of Mr.. John T. Mitchell
The following schedule of trains was an
nounced Leave the city at 1880 and s
O'Clock a. M, arriving at the grounds ut $40
and 8;5c; leave at 3:45 and $40 p. M, ar
irving at the grove at 4:57 and 6:39; leave
the camp grounds at and 9:06 a. M; reach
ing the city at 8:05 and 1905 daily leave at
6:20 p. m arriving in the city at 7:05.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

despatch received at Chicago from the
Black Hills says Professor Jauney has discover
ed encouraging prospects along Spring and
Rapid Creeks. He reports abundance of water
on the flats, with the sand yielding from three
to three and a-half cents to the pan. There are
about eight hundred miners in the country and
they are coming in at the rate of twenty daily.
Prof Janney's dispatch TO the Interior De-
partment respecting the new discoveries in the
Black Hills confirms the previous statement,
and shows that not only is gold found there
in paying quantities, but The country itself is
garden spot, and that its chief value, in fact,
lies in the fertility OF its soil.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

MAD Doc KILLED.-0h Monday last, Mr..
Mortimer Griffith, who resides on what is
known as the old Hodges farm about four
miles west of this town, killed rabid dog
which had concealed himself in buck baske,
in the second-story of the dwelling.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

Hon. WIN. T. HAMILTON. reporter of the
Baltimore Gazette had an interview with the
above gentleman, few days ago, and makes
the following report to that paper:
"The Gazette reporter found the Hon. VIM.
T. Hamilton Mt his residence, about a mile
from Hagerstown, surrounded by all the COM
forts and luxuries Of the country gentleman.
After the usual salutations, the reporter said
to Mr. Hamilton that a good many reports
had been started MS to his probable course in
the coming campaign, and asked from him
some exposition of opinion regarding the pres
ent political situation.
"Mr. Hamilton, in reply, stated that he had
been at home ever since the meeting of the
Convention in Baltimore, and knew nothing
whatever of the situation, except what he had
CLEANED from the newspapers; that he was
not prepared to express any opinion on the
subject he had heard Of no trouble in the
ranks knew of none; that he was Demo-
crat, and always had been one, and in his fu
ture course would do nothing undcmocratic !;
he objected to newspaper interviews; had al
ways done SO, because it was seldom that in
reviewers properly represented man in their
reports"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
O R D z r II I S !.

In the matter Of the sales made and re-
ported by Edward Wootten and John
III Williams. Administrator with the
will annexed Of Jonathan B Benson.
deceased, Of the real estate of the said
Jonathan 3. Benson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

VIM. o. Avery, late chief clerk of the
United States Treasury, was arrested in Wash
upon the indictment by the grand jury of the
United States District Court at ST. Louis,
charging him with corruptly conspiring with
the "whisky ring' of the latter city to de-
fraud the revenue. He was bailed in S., 600
10 appear during the present term of court at
St. Louis.
VIII the Baltimore american please make a
note of this?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
In the Orphans Court Of Montgomery
County


nRDERED this twenty-seventh ofJuly, A
d 1875, by said Orphans Court Of
Montgomery county, and by the authority
thereof that the sales made by Edward Woot-
ton and John H. Williams, administrators
with the will annexed OF Jonathan b. censor,
deceased and within reported Except the
sale TO Susan Benson, be ratified and con-
frmed unless cause TO the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the Dist day of August
next, Provided copy of this order be insert
cd in some newspaper printed and published
in said Montgomery county once in each of
three successive weeks before said 2lst day Of
August next. And ii is further adjadeed and
ordered, at the instance of the said Susan
Benson, that said sale to her be, and the same
is hereby anpulled, vacated and set aside and
that said Administrators proceed 10 resell said
home place of said testator at public sale to
the highest bidder, on Saturday, the 29th day
of August next, at the honr of 2 o'clock, p
NJ, at the place and upon the terms and after
the notice prescribed by the original order or
decree for the sale thereof. And it is further
ordered and adjudged that if the purchaser or
purchasers at said sale or sales shall fail to
comply with the terms thereof within fifteen
minutes after the same shall have been knock
ed down to him or them, the said adminstra-
tors may proceed to resell said property, or
take the next highest bid therefor or postpone
said sale at their option.
HAZEL b CASHELL,
A. II SOMMERS,
Z. W. OWEN,
Judges ofthe Orphans Court Of Montgomery
county.
True copy-test
R0BT W CARTER,
july 30-3n. Register.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

New HoUsE.-0nr young fcllow-townsman,
John B. Brewer, is making preparations for
the erection of fine residence on his farm,
east of the railroad depot. The situation is
naturally one Of the most beautiful in this vi
cinity, aud with the addition of n handsome
house and other Improvements will be doubly
attractive
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
274l ACRES OF LAND,


more or lees, and is located on the Whites
Ferry road, about one mile from Poolesville,
and adjoins the lands of VIM. Cssell, Henry
Young and others; is in good state of cul-
tiva,ion, well watered, under good encio-
sures, and improved by a frst-rate Dwell
LING HOUSE and all necessary outbuildines;
is convenient to Churches, Schools and Mills.
and in a neighborhood of thrifty and inteli-
gent farmers.
TERMS OF SALE-One-fourth of the pur-
chase money to be paid in cash on the day Of
sale, aud the balance in three equal INSTALL
ments in one, Two and three years from said
day of sale; said deferred payments to bear
interest from the day Of sale, and TO be Sc
cured by the single bills of the purchaser or
purchasers, with a surely or sureties to be ap-
proved by said administrators.
And if the purchaser or purchasers shall
fail to comply with the terms Of sale within
fifteen minutes after the property shall have
been knocked down, when or then the said
Administrators will forthwith proceed to re-
sell said property or accept the next highest
bid therefor or postpone said sale at theif
option.
EDWARD WOOTTON,
JNU. II. WILLIAMS,
July 30-ts Administrators.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

The HageFstown Macs says that young
man named Wyland. the lock-tender at Two
Locks, was drowned in the canal on Thurs
day last. 1t is supposed he was lying on the
lock-beam asleep, and falling into the canal
was drowned
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF
r + A l. Il S L A L L /!

DY VIRTUE of the last will and testament
I'D Of Jonathan b. Benson. deceased, and
"a power therein contained and an order of the
Orphans Court Of Montgomery county, the
subscribers, as administrators with the will
annexed of the said Jonathan b. Benson, de-
ceased, will offer at public sale to the highest
bidder, on the premises about one mile from
the village OF Poolesville, in said county,
On SATURDAY, 28th of August, 1875,
at the hour OF . o'clock, P NJ, the HOME
FARM Of the said Jonathan b. Benson, de-
ceased This Farm contains
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
100 PE1CHEs OF LAND,

more or less, and is now occupied by E. D.
Grnit, Esq.
1t will be sold as a whole or divided into
two lots Of equal size to suit the convenience
Of purchasers.
TERMS or SlLE, as prescribed By tho
Decree: Ouo-third Of. the purchase money TO
be paid in cash on the day Of sale, and the
balance in TWO equal instalments in one and
two years from said day of sale, said deferred
payments to bear interest from said day of
sale, and to be- secured by the single bill Of the
purchaser or purchasers thereof, with surety
or surcties TO be approved by said Trustee.
A deed TO be made by the Trustee on the
ratification OF the sale by said Court and the
payment OF The whole purchase money, (and
not before
Ma. Conveyancing at the cost of the pur-
chaser or purchasers.
JAMES B. HENDERSON,
july 3O-ts Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

Charles Selton, travelling for Baltimore
commercial house, was accidentally shot in the
knee cap Of his right leg, on Saturday, at
Piedmont, W. Va. A pistol which be carried
in pocket of his pants fell to the platform
of the depot, and was discharged, producing
injuries which are likely to prove permanent.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30

The Frederick Citizen says eve have
heard from a number of our farmers who
thTeshed their wheat, reports of which are any
thing but encouraging. Fields that many
persons thought would make from eighteen to
twenty bushels are turning out from seven to
ten bushels The quality of the wheat is said
to be very Indifferent, as general thing"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
Our Twenty-First Year.

Another cycle hns been added 10 our edito-
rial existence, and we now begin the volume
which ushers in the twenty-frst anniversary
Of the SENTINEL. 1t is with becoming pride
we announce this fact to our readers, and with
deep sense Of gratitude acknowledge their
fostering care and generous patronage. llav-
ing reached that well rounded, well developed
petroleum majority, We promise our readers
that we shall in the future exert to the utmost
the attributes which attach to manhood, and
employ every possible means to make the SEN
TIsEL subserve the true interest Of its patrons,
trusting but n few years will interlapse-w:th
the continuance Of the present prosperity
fore we shall be able to enlarge our paper,
making space for greater amount of literary
matter. II is with conscious pride we can
look back 10 the past and gather strength and
courage to meet the contingencies OF the future
We are nctuated by no spirit of egotsm when
we say that amid the changes and chances of
time, the fierce pickering Of party strife, and
the dreadful era of evil conflict, the SENTINEL
has preserved intact its political status, and
stands to-day the time honored champion of
those principles which il espoused twenty-one
years ago-the same principles which have
placed at our mast head the name of the Hon.
John Lee Carroll. May this noble scion of an
illustrious stock impart strength, glory and
lustrc to the proud escuiheon of his native
State and like his brave, chivnlrous ancestors
"leave behind him footprints on the sands of
time.'
Though our majority, contrary to establish
ed rule, excludes US from participation in
the festivities Of the glorious Centennial, yet
swelling with manly pride we must add three
more cheers for our centennial Hero" under
whose leadership we will all unite and grasp
the hammer with the strange device. Excelsior.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
LNSTRAY HORSE.

july 30-3tn,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-07-30
TRUSTEES SALE.

10y VIRTUE of a Decree Of the Circuit
BIB Court for Montgomery county, as n
Court Of Equity, passed in a cause in said
Court wherein james II Besant and Marga-
ret A. Besant his lfe, are compainhnts, and
Joseph g. Collier and others arc defendants,
the subscriber, as Trustee, will offer at pub
lie sale, on the premises,
On SATURDAY, 21st of August, 1875,
at the hour of . clock, P NJ, all that Lot
Of Land, lying and being in the village of
Poo'esville, in said county, of which the late
Henry A. Collier Aed seized and possessed.
This Lot fronts on tho principal street of
The town Of Poolesvile, is bounded on the
west side by the read leading to Bealsville,
on the east by the property of John R. Hall,
and on the north side by the property of
Richard Poole. and contains
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23
Po!E.I:!.l.c !! All /.
a CHRIsrMAs GIFr,

s4sls ssyss- ~ 4 isgt ifsf -7l,s! -
The air was still o'er Beth1ehem,s plain,
AS If the great Night held its breath.
When Life Eternal came to reign
Over world of Deaths ~ i,I. 1. &
Tho pagan at his midnight board
Let fall his brimminecup of gold:
He felt the presence of his Lord
Before His birth was told.
N The temples mbled to their base, N
The idols shuddered as in pain:
A priesthood IN its power OF place =
s,tts 'Kuelt to its gods in vain.
All Nature felt thrill divine
an When burst that meteor on the night.
Il Which. pointing to the SAyiour's shrine,
Proclaimed the newborn light.
q Light to the shepherds and the star
y. & Guided their silent midnight fold.
Light to the Wise Men from Afar.
Bearing their gifts of gold y
Light to realm of Sin and Grief
Light to a world in all it's needs
The Light of life-a new belief
Rising DER fallen creeds- s-f.F
Light on tangled path of thorns. :
Though leading to . martyr's throne
A Light to guide till Christ returns
Iu glory to His own. $50
There still it shines, while far abroad
Tue Christmas choir sinGs now. US then.
'"Glory glory unto God!
Peace and goodwill to moni"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23

DOCKS in the Library-Bul<er's, Tro!lope's,
ID Edwsrds', Whites, and all popular writers.
October d. 1873. GEO. T. LIG BIT.
DREAKFAST Bacon, Sugar Cured Hams, Sides
ID and Shoulders for sale by
caE to $40 Per Day AT hong. Terms free. Ad-
reosdFess G sELssos CO. Portland asiRc,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23

Fun AT HoME.-Don't be afraid Of lite
tie fun at home, good people don't shut mp
your homes lest the sun should fade Your
carpets and your hearts, lest hearty laugh
should shake down some of the musty cob
webs there. If you want to ruin your sons,
let them think that all mirth aud SOCIAL enjoy
ment must be left on the threshhold when
they come in at night. When once home
is regarded as only place to eat. drink and
sleep in, the work is begun that ends in gam
bling>houses and degradation. Children must
have fun aud relaxation somewhere, If they
do not find it at their own hearthstones, it
will be sought in other and perksps leas
profitable places. Therefore, let the ire burn
brightly at night, and mako the home eysr
delightful with all those little arts that par
ents so perfectly understand. Don't depress
the buoyant spirits of your children; half an
hour around the lamp and freight Of home
blots sout the remembrance Of many care
and annoyance during the day, and the best
safeguard they can take with them into tho
world is the unseen influence Of 9 bright little
domestic ssnctum,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23
UPIIOLSTERING.
COAL AND WOOD YARD.
WASHINGTON "a LIPPITT

WASHINGTON & LIPPITT
MILL keep hand n constant supply OF COAL
W of all kinds, and Sawed and Split WOOD,
which they will furuish and deliver in quantities to
suit customers. for Cash Orders left Yard. cor
per Samuel street and B. & o. R. X.
AS- Ca sh paid for Bones.
June O.. iS73-IY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23

..No; don't tell her Sue, cried Katie.
stopping her companions mouth with dim
pied white hand.
"Lst's hang up wish bone over the door
for Winny, and see if the right one comes in
under Il frst.n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23

in letter to The Staunton Virginiap,
Hon. VIM. Mines, Jr., says: 81 was rather
astonished, in looking over your paper, to see
that had suspended payment. 1 believe
can pay every body what owe them and have
little to spare. l. is true, do intond to
suspend my operations, unless the iron bust
ness improves; but expect to pay what I
owe I" 81 iT7 ..H
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23

GMITH'S Whooning Cough Cordial-a certain
& .cure; Cherry Pectoral Troches.tor coughs.
colds, sore throat, Bronchitis. &c. Also Wells l.
Eddy Carlo lie Tro ches, for sale by.
Charlcstown. CT BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23
RALT1MoRE cARps.
GRAND, SQUARE, AND UPRIGHT

CJAVE received upwards ofFIFTY FIRsTPRE-
MUM and are among tho best now made.
Every instrument fully warranted for five yeArs.-
Prices as low tho exclusive Of the very best
materials and the mos: thorough workma n hip will
permit The principal PAN iets a nd composers and
the piano purchs sing public, of the South especi-
ally, unite in the unanimous verdict of the su-
periority of the STIEFF PIANO. The DURABILI-
TY OF our instruments is fully eBtabIi by over
SIXTY SCHOOLS AND C0LLEG ES In the South,
using over 300 of our Pianos.
Sole Wholesale Agents for several of the prin-
cipRl manufacturers Of Cabinet and ParIor Organs;
prices from $50 to SG0O. A liberal discount to
Clergymen and Sabbath Schools.
A large assortmen: of Second. Hand Pianos at
prices ranging from S75 to $500, always o hand.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 2 900 Southerners, who have bought
and are using the Stle6 Piano. ,L
/ CHAs. NJ. sTIEFF.
,wareroo ms, No. I N Liberty ST., BAIto., Md.
Eactori,s, 81 and IS Camden ST., and 40 aud 47
Perry st. ..H,. December Is, 1874.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23

WANTED.
II WISH to buy from Two to Three Thousand
Pounds of HONEY.
Sep 5, 1874. G.w.T. KEARsLEY.
DLoUGHs.-Ify you need Two Horse Plough,
i warranted to please or no sale, try the Heck
May Is. 1875. Jas. LAW. HooFF & CO.
RON Beam Single and Double Shovel PIoughS
4 with Steel shOyels-for sale by
May IS. 1915. JAS. LAW. HOOFF co.
TVOOL! WooL!-we are prepared TO pay the
w highest cash price for wool
May Is. 1875. JAS Law. HOOFF + co.
NJ A1LS NAILS !!-Now receiving = large stock
IN Nails which We selling at reduced rates.
May 1s, 1875. JAS LA W. HOOFF 4 co.
"ARDETARE.-We have in stock, hnc line OF
j above goods, which will be sold at lower rates
tha else V here in the county. Examine for your
self. JAS. LAW. HOOFF CO.
May Is, 1875.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-11-23
sEpirit Of g}ff>rsolr

DkNtEL B. LvcAsS BLAcKBuRN HuoHEs,
Charlestown. w. Va. Msrtinsburg, w. Va.
LuoaB. .c&5 Hu&hes,
Attorneys and COuhsell0rs at Law.
HRACTiCE in all the Courts OF Berkeley and
i Jefferson Counties; viva.
Juy 27 lists. . IL. L. ~ ~ 5--f q. d.