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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
.Ne1C advertisements.
CHEsTNUT RAILS FOR SALE.

TWO HUNDRED CHESTNUT RAILS for
sale about two miles from Rockville. For
particulars inquire at this office.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

no. LUMBER AP REDUCED PRICES -ezS
SEE
WILLETT & LTBBEY'S ADVERTISEMENT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The Chicago Tribune bowls over the dis
placement OF doorkeebers and messengers on
the Democratic side of Congress aud pro-
claims it is out o. disloyalty. To be sure it
does look a little rough, but then the people
a, large ought to shoulder the blame, as they
turned the Republican members of Congress
out and made new deal of subordinates
possible
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
Special Notice.

.GEs' D. f Owens, Druggist and dealer il
Pure Drugs, Fine Chemicals, Standard Phar
maceutical Preparations, and reliable Paten
Medicines Of all kinds. Paints, Oils, Glass
VarDishes, Brushes, Supporters, Trusses
Lung Protectors, Shoulder Braces, Sponges
Stationery, Blank Books, Dyes, Violin Strings
Lamps, Fine Toilet Soaps, Tooth and Hail
Brushes, Combs, Toilet Articles, Spectacles
Cooking Extracts, Chamois Skins, Tobacco
Cigars, Snufand every article found in a first
class Drug Store
Gs- Also a fall line of Pure Spices-Lade:
are requested to give them trial.
ny Prescriptions and family recipes care
fully compounded.
Na. Orders proptly filed
oct 22-tfn Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Eight million children are enrolled in the
public schools of the United States. Average
daily attendance, 1850, 900. Total sum
raised during the past year by taxation, $751;
600, 900, an excess of So, 600, COO over expen-
diiures
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Es- AN ACCIDENT, serious and
painful often happens when medical aid is
not at hand. Edwards & Hutchison's STlM-
ULATING LlNIMENT is a sure cure for
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Spinal Affections,
Chilblains, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Bruises.
Enlarged Swe,lings Of all sorts, Sore Throat,
Toothaehe, Stings and Bites of Insects; and
a better remedy cannot be found for injnries
in ANJMALS-Srains, Lameness, Saddle or
Wins gals, &c.
CERTIFICATES from some of the best cit :
izens of the country furnished on applica-
ton. Prepared and sold by
EDWARDS & HUTCHINSON,
Druggists, Leesburg, Va.
Eas- For sale by Candy, Gilpin & Co, Bal
timore, Nd. [apr BOY
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS. Hon. William Walsh,
member of Congress from this district will ac-
cept our thanks for the regular issues OF the
Congressional Record. We are glad TO
welcome these specimens of public docu-
ments, for since ranking privileges Uncle Sam
printing has been exceedingly scarce in coun-
try printing Offices
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The peach trees are all blooming over in
Southwest Georgia, and the climate is balmy
as spring
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The Cumberland (hd.l Meas publishes the
report that General George B. Mcclellan who
is now resident of Baltimore, is shortly to
be appointed to position in the service Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
with the title probably of general superinten-
dent or general manager and duties cores
bonding -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

EXTENSION OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND ONO
CANAL.--On the 10th instant there was meet
ing at Westernport, Nd, of delegates from
Allegheny and Garrett counties and from
Mineral county, in West Virginia The OBJ
ject Of the convention was TO mature plan
for extending the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
to Savage river. James Park, of Barton, Md,
presided. Addresses were made by Pat
rick Iammll, Horace Resley and Alfred
Spates. The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Resoiced, That this convention appoint n
committee of five persons from Allegany and
three from Garrett counties o: Maryland, and
one each from Mineral, Hardy and Grant coun.
ties of West Virginia, to prepare an address
embodying the views and wishes Of this con-
yen,on for presentation TO the Legislature of
Maryland and the Congress OF the United
States asking aid in tie construction OF this
Improvement; and be it further
Resolced That said committee shall, if they
deem it jndicious and proper, appoint one or
more of their number 10 represent this interest
before Congress aud the Legislature of Mary
land at the present session.
In accordance with these resolutions the
following named gentlemen were selected as
such committee Alegany--Col. james NJ
Schley, Col. Horace Resley, G ". Kldow,
John S. Grove, James Park Gdrrett-Wm
II. Barnard, p. llammill Andrew Mullen !;
Mineral-Col John Il Wood Grant-Wm
/. Brown; IIardy-Thnmas Maslin.
Mr. VIM. ! Brown, of Grant county gave
an interesting statement of the coal measures
of the section the extension will open
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Governor Swanns appointment 10 the
craftsmanship of the Foreign Affairs Commit
tee means u conservative Cuban policy. Gov.
Swami is in general harmony with Secretary
Fish, who is opposed to the aggressive attitude
favored by the President, aud has acted as the
balance wheel in all the dealings of the Ad-
minisiralon with Spain.
The Washington excursioAists to Phladel-
phia visited the Centennial grounds on Sat
urday, and were entertained with banquet
al Horticultural Hall. Several toasis were
proposed and speeches made. "The President
Of the United States was among the senti-
ments offered, bu. the President, with eharac-
teristc tacilurnity, merely "bowed bis
thanks, and declined 10 make a speech
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The Mobile Register endcavors to show that
the people of the South are in better condition
than those Of the North, by proving that in
the North investments in cotton spinning
mills yield an average of 1898 per cent. while
the Southern mills pay an average of "a l6
per cent. or over six per cent. more than the
Northern mills
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Governor Chamberlain has refused to sign
the commissions Of Moses and Whipper the re-
Gently elected Circuit Judges of South Carroll
na,on Constitutional grounds. The crisis is a
grave one in the politics of that unhappy State,
and whatever the outcome of the present diff
is not far distant
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES. churches
of the town have been beautifully decorated
preparatory to the services to be held upon
Christmas day. In the following paragraphs
it will be seen what churches are TO have
services and the time Of day:
Mass at st. Marys church, Rockville, and
8 o'clock, A. NJ, st. Johns, Carroll Chapel,
II o'clock, A. NJ. Rev. James F. Mackin will
oficiate.
Services will be held in the P. L. church, AT
j o'clock, A NJ, Rev. Mr.. Brown officiating,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

FIVE NEGRO THIEVES KILLED The Norfolk
Vrginian has learned of a remarkable occur
renee on Roanoke Island in which MI. Clar-
ence Meekins acted the principal part, and by
which five negro thieves lost their lives. 1t
appears that few evenings since Mr. Mepkins
was awakened from his sleep by hearing a
noise on his premises, and on getting up and
going to his door found that some parties
were attempting to rob his smoke-house. He
Immediately secured his gun, and advanced
cautiously towards the smoke-house. when he
discovered IA man seated on a PRIV on which
rested one end of the building Taking aim,
he fired, and the party fell to the ground NOR
tally wounded. On examination Mr.. Meekins
discovered him to be n negro. and, further,
that by the building falling back it had crush
ed to death four other negroes who had crept
under the raised pa:t, and were engaged in
abstracting the contents. Mr.. Meekins at
once reported the circumstances TO the anihori-
ties, and was by them honorably acquitted.
Danger OF Coal GAs-Persons who have
stoves in their bedrooms or in rooms connect
ed with their sleeping apartments cannot be
too careful in arranging the fire al night. AT
Shamokin. Pennsylvania, lately, a widow and
two daughters came near losing their lives
from an Inhalation of coal gas. They put
some fresh coal in the cook stove, and having
partly removed The lids from the stove ana
turned the damper, they retired for the night,
the doors of the various rooms in the house
having been left open. Next morning the
mother awoke feeling very sick and weak,
but managed TO get out of the house to call in
several neighbors. When they arrived they
found the younges, daughter, aged about
twelve years, almost unconscious, and the
oldest daughter; about eighteen years of age,
terribly sick. doctor was Immediately sent
70 nd in ba live of all
but SAYS that it would have taken but little
while longer until the Youngest daughter
would have been S6ad. When the doctor ar
rived she had SC! y any pulse left. The
whole family m marrow escape from a
terrible death.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The Inquirer goes in for the Randall
amendment and wisely says; "a President
who understood that he could not be re elect
ed would devote his term of official life to
the study of craftsmanship, instead of the
trickery of politics. He would have only
himself and the people to serve, and be could
best serve himself by serving them -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Bayard Thurman, Tilden and Hendricks
are the honored names from which, ms far as
can now be judged, the Democratic nominee
for President will lie chosen. They are all
gentlemen of sterling worth, large experience,
genuine integrity of character and statesmen
in the full sense Of the term They come
nearer TO the old standard of Democratic
statesmen of the past than almost any other
men of the day. but our preference is decided
ly for Senator Thomas f. Bayard, of Della
ware, gentleman who would grace the Chief
Magistracy of our country in such manner
that it has not been graced for many years.
He has the force of character and knowledge
of public affairs that eminently fit him for the
Presidency = pice a. Week.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Bret llarte is IA printer by profession, and
ten years ago worked at the case on the Pacif-
ic Coast. He was in his eighteenth year
when he took up the composing stick in
small newspaper Office in Humboldt county,
California, having previously failed as clerk,
school teacher and gold miner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

MAsoUERADERs. the most fesial season
of the year approaches, intimate friends con-
trive and execute plans enjoyable TO while
away the tedious hours. The young folks of
the town during the winter re accustomed to
mask, in large numbers, and visit from house
TO house until the whole village has been gone
over, to be admired by and welcome recipi-
ents of the wine and cake of the older folks.
The masqueraders who visited all around On
Friday night last, in their taslily selected
suits, were second to none that have yet
traversed the village. The suits worn were
neat and so completely disguised the person
of each participant that it was unrecogniza-
ble The representation which the masks
were intended to characterize was perfect.
The Fortune Teller, Spring, Autumn, Winter,
Red Riding Hood, Ku Klux, Sing Sing Prs-
oner, and Ragman could all be seen. After
finishing their visits, save one boon friend,
at whose house they INDUCED in a fandango
for several hours, they retired TO thei: homes
to patiently await the coming of Christmas.
MEETING OF THE STATE GRANGE The Mary
land State Grange met al Kemp Hall, in Fred
erick city, Nd, on the l4th inst, TO appoint
officers for the ensuing year and the various
committees. They discussed, at length, many
important questions, among which was the
propriety of the abolition Of the State tobacco
inspection. The meeting was strictly private,
though it appears 10 be the desire of quite n
number of the prominent members to do away
with secrecy, thinking it will attract many to
the Oranges who now manifest but little in
terest in lis welfare This county was well
represen ed by the following named persons
Joseph I. Moore and wife, &. H. Hays, B. F.
White, ]. Hartshorn, VIM. Boyer, T. P. r,
Sahm, aud G. R. Rice. After public in
s,allation of the officers the meeting adjourned
to hold their next annual meeting at Annapo-
lis, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The complaints made of the ovsrcrowding
of the galleries of the House aud Senate BY ne
gro lazzaroni TO the exclusion of strangers
and Others, who wish to visit Congress to lis
ten TO the business and not merely to keep
warm, seem to have produced no effect so far.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The point of Bishop Ravens letter lies in
his denial that he nominated Grant for a third
term. lie asserts that he merely expressed the
opinion that President Grants reelection was
necessary, and urged his brethren to pray for
that particular candidates denomination.
We do not see that this explanation senshlv
alters the aspect of the affair or takes it out OF
the list of things that good taste and sound
Judgment would have avoided,-Neto York
EceRing Pest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
Especial Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.
The Attorney Generalship.

ANNAPOLIS, MD., Dee. 2l--In the Court OF
Appeals in the case of Charles j. NJ. Gwinn
IS. The Governor of Mary land, petition to the
Circuit Court of Anne Arundel county for a
mandamus to compel the Governor TO issue TO
Mr. Gwinn commission as attorney general
Of Maryland, 20 which position he was, by
lhe returns as made, elected at the election
held on the I'd OF November last, the commits
sion having been withheld by the Governor
pending proceedings in proposed contest by
Hon. S. Teackle Wallis, reform candidate;
The petition Of Mr.. Gwinn for a mandanns
was granted by the Anne Arundel County
Circuit Court pro forma. a n appeal was taken
by Mr.. Wallis, and the argument heard in the
case before the Court of Appeals yesterday +,
| the goth inst.
The Judges after the conclusion Of the eabo-
rate arguments of the counsel yesterday after
noon, held protracted consultation at night
and before separating unanimously agreed
upon their course. Upon the assembling OF
the court this morning al / o'clock Judge
Bartol the presiding justice, Assistant Justices
Miller, Stewart and Grason being present,
rendered a decision in the case according to
Mr. Gwinn his commission, as follows;
"The circumstances under which this APP
peal has been brought before us, and The ma
lure of The question involved, make il impOr-
tant that it should be decided without delay
sions we have reached, and shall hereafter ex-
press the grounds and reasons upon which
the judgment of the court is placed. The
court is unanimously of the opinion, first, that
upon the facts admitted in the answer Of the
Governor and The decision thereon made by
him, as expressed in his answer, the appellee
(Mr Gwinn) is entitled to receive his commits
sion as attorney general.and 10 take the oath
of office; second, that under the constitution
and existing laws, the Governor has not the
power to enter upon an examination of the
matters alleged in bis answer as reason for
Withholding the comm ission, or TO try and
decide the contest therein referred TO. The
pro forma order Of the Circuit Court award
ing the nandamus is therefore affirmed. Or
der affirmed" This opinion is unanimous.
The court then adjourned till January 4, 1876.
The formal opinion and the reasons therefor
will not be filed until after the holidays.
In conformity with the decision Of the coDrt
the Governor has forwarded the commission
of attorney general to the clerk of the Super
Tor Court Of Baltimore CRY to-day, and to-
morrow Mr.. Gwinn will he sworn in as attor-
ney general OF the State by the Governor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

In North Carolina, Notwithstanding the
abundance Of pine-kaots, they use kerosene
for kindling purposes, and with average safe
", as only about nine out of ten OF those
using it are blown to atoms or go up through
the chimney.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Interest AT Washington on the subject Of the
whisky frauds is cenlering upon rumors' that
prominent officials are implicated in Chicago
in relation TO which developments i6fin-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The California four-mile race for $50, 00C
has been deferred TO February %. THO
entrieS temsin
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

That the dynamite explosion AT Bremen
haven was the result Of a wild plot TO secure
peeuniary reward, there can be no longer any
doubt; but that its author was an American
citizen, has not yet been established. His
name, first reported as Thomas, is now stated
10 be Tomassin, which certainly does not
sound like nm American name. He may now
be citizen of this country, but we sincerely
trust, for the sake OF our good name he is
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
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, 1875-02-16

torney- -Gencrnf, who Is to prosecute the conl-
pn1sies md enforce the penalties provided.
This lll is intended to be inserted nftor the
Bixth section Of tho poTrEn law rs all amend
meist tllorcto. The features which commend
it to tho general public nre that it proposes
to mako no allowance for "waterott" gtocl.,
prohil:ta unjust discrimination, md at lilo
satne time recognizes tho right Of tho cont
panics to earn 10 per cent OH tho aotual cost
Of their property.
The method Of arriving at tho cost Of a
railway ia the province of nil expert. For
this purpose the Commissioners must cali in
the mid Of engineers to arrive at correct con.
clusions
Such, however,, il the sentiment in Wis
corsin TINT it IL very probable The law will
be modified rs horein indicated. Althc.. rh
the reputation Of tho Stato has suffered la.
yond computation by the passage Of the Por~
TER law, tho people aro not prepared for its
ahrogation. Still, they profess to DO nagnan-
ilnous and to meditate no injustice agninst
tho railroads. Their representatives declnro
there is no disposition 10 deny the railroads
O fair return upon tho capital invested, See
ing, then, the companies cannot obtain nil
they nsk, it is hoped tlsey will ut lenst yield
reluctant assent to tho plan proposed, md
trust to the returning moderation Of the peo-
plo and tho wisdom OF future Legislatures to
complete the reparation Of which tho pro-
t posed modification is certain premise
, 1875-02-16
Ul)e Gbrapn U1ibu1le.
Tuesday Morning, February 10. 1875.

It is now very evident that false constr1lc-
ton has been put npon tho Presidents Arka,,-
sas message by the Democratic press md some
Of the Republican papers. 1t has been very
generally construed as in the naturs of a
threat TINT, in the event TINT Congress should
pass no Legislation on Arkansas a1airs, the
President would proceed to break up the
existing Government, oust GARLAND, and put
EgooEs into the Governors chnir. But q
1ate number Of tho Washington Star, in what
is accepted as setni.otticid statement says !:
"If Congress adjourns without deciding the
questions at issue, it il more than likely that
the President will consider that Congress
acquicsces in the present political status Of
Arkansas and leaves Gov. GARLAND to manage
the affairs Of that State" This is tho course
which the President adopted in the case Of
Louisiana, and it is entirely reasonable to sup-
pose i,o will follow it in the case Of Arkausas.
We hope and believe ha will.
, 1875-02-16

misconduct as Speaker, but by his general
political tergiversatons. 1te has changed lis
political cont several times for purpose
lie has dosortod his old friensls, and, first pro-
tolitling to bo an Independent, haa gono over,
boly, SOIL, and ireeches, into tho
Bourbon camp. Like all young converts,
ho is enthusiastic, mud insists upon more than
his fair allaro Of tue dirty work tho I3orr-
bons hava OH hand. The old Bourbons have
no objection OF course TO Ia relieved from
soiling tlleir fingers, and nre willing TINT lo
should tako thu odinns, md stand by ind
wntcl, tho young convert will, smile of con.
tempt. Son,o are rati,or surprised tint n
newspaper like Tho Times, processing to be
" independent Of party" should appear as An
apologist nnd defender Of this now convert to
Hourbonism. II can only bo explained by
the fact that 1t wenra the brass collar marked
" "IIA1Srs, his l'urp," nnl under its mask Of
pretended Independence there lies concealed
O bourbon heart
, 1875-02-16

The Circuit and Superior Judges have come
to vary wise conclusion in deciding to make
each criminal term Nl,te months instead Of
one. Under tho present system OF rotation,
it has been the practice Of tho Circuit aud
Superior Judges to take charge Of the GRIM
inal business, ono each month. This practice
has seriously impodod tie business Of the
Court. No sooner had judge got fairly
into the harness thnn he was obliged to give
way to ono Of tho others. Ths term was so
short that many important Cases were thrown
over to the next term in tho fear that they
could not be finished before the torn ended,
and SO indefinitely postponed in soms casea
Under the new rule, there will be ample
Tina for tho Grand Jury, the States At
torney, md the Court to g.vo full Justice to
any and every criminal case tl,at is presented,
and each one of the Judges will become more
competent to preside over the trial Of Grim
inal cases~
, 1875-02-16

We have received alvance sheets of the
sixth annual report of the Massachusetts
Board of Railroad Commissioners. It is
nniniy devoted to topics of local interest, but
contains some fresh facts about the system
of wor'lingmen's trims which We described
few days ago.
Shortly after the terrible Revere accident
on tho Eastern Railroad, the Company cast
about it for means Of regaining the polnfari-
~ which that disaster cost it. The Commits
sioners took advantage Of this to urge tho
trial Of cheap trains, morning and evening,
between Boston and Lynn. The Company
consented to make the experiment in Noyen-
her, 1879. It has found it, 30 says tho report,
ia great AMI growing success." The trains
fenve Lynn ut 5:35 a. m. and Boston at G:t'5
p. IN. The fare is cents for tie whole trip
Of II miles or any part Of it, In 1879. 1s7.-
0lG persons took these trains. In 1874, &c.,
5Go did SO. During 1871, the cheap trims
cleared profit of STE per trip. They wero
II per cent more profitable to tho Company
than tho regular passenger trims. Moreover,
the latter, Cheap fnres created now class
of passengers. Workingmcn moved ont into
tho suburbs when thew fonn1 thav cou,, oot
ooo1 mir oood reter and and food o,,1 vo+
keen their nlacss in town. md con1a do thia
without payjnp mora for fores than thov wera
having in tic horsa.cars IT IN woJy.known
fact tint cheapening IN article increases
the domand for It, So. whcn trove,
becama chem. mora nersons trovc1ed
L.. -.
Az frst tin cham trims wcre loo,,ed nnon
with some f3iat,ust v,rv fow woman notron-
;zod thom This feo1;no hoq ,oaaad ovov
They ore now in hiph favor, They have. in.
dced become aonow1,nt nnw;a,dv In a;7a.
avaroo;,,o n;na cora sn;oco 1,ba oxner;rno,t
hos haar a a,,ccoas for two voor. Tharo Ia
M ilanpor Of ita 3;acontinuanca now