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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

MARYLAND APPOINTMENTS. THE Maryland
delegation had final interview with the
clerk of the House and the doorkeeper on
Monday as to the appointments to be awarded
them The result of the interview was that
they obtained two appointments under the
clerk and three under the doorkeeper. The
delegation then held meeting in the Speaker
room, with Gov. Swami in the chair, and de-
termined as the best method Of selecting the
appointees to ballot for them More or less of
the applicants for Office from Maryland have
been around the capitol every day since the
opening of the session, and number of them
were on hand anxiously awaiting the
result of the action of the delegation. Quite
a number of ballots were taken, and the fol-
lowing finally decided upon VIM. 7. Dove,
| of Montgomery county, 81 500 clerkshp,
named by Mr.. Walsh S. L. Cuttings, of
Baltimore county, messenger, at 81, 446,
named by Mr.. Roberts; Louis II. Nelson, of
the seventh ward, Baltimore, folder al 81 ,446,
named by Mr. o. Brien; Col. Jas. I. Blackis-
tone, of St. Marys county, messenger, al
81, 446, named by Mr.. Henkle. The fifth APP
pointment, folder, at 81, 446, was assigned
to Gov. Thomas 10 name, but he has not yet
designated him. There are six members from
Maryland, and there were but five appoint
ments to divide between them. Gov. Swami
did not name any of the FIVE, but as chairman
of the committee on foreign affairs he will
have an appointment of his own, that of clerk
to his committee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS the Senate
on Monday, the credentials Of r. II. Mari, re-
Gently appointed Senator from Louisiana by
John McEnery, signing himself Governor,
were presented. A resolution continuing
Thomas W. Ferry, of Michigan, as president
OF the Senate until The 18th of January next,
was adopted by strict party vote. Mr..
Dennis, OF Maryland, introduced bill 10 pro-
vide for the settlement of the claims of rev oln-
tionary officers and their widows and children
MI. Morton's resolution in regard to the Mis-
sissippi election was allowed TO go over until
after the holidays. Mr.. Mcdonald, of Indi-
ana, gave notice that he would hereafter sub
nit a substitute for the State rights resolution
heretofore offered by his colleague, Mr.. Nor
ton. The Senate then adjourned until Jann-
airy 9TH.
The only business transacted in the House
WAS the announcement Of the Standing com
mitees by the Speaker, the Maryland mem
bers being assigned as follows: Mr.. Swami,
chairman Of the committee on foreign affairs !;
Mr. q Brien committee on coinage, weights
and measures, and select committee on the
centennial; Mr.. Thomas, ways and means and
Pacific railroad Mr.. Henkle, District of CO.
lumbia; Mr.. Roberts, Mississippi levees and
accounts; Mr.. Walsh, public buildings and
militia Adjourned to January 9Th.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

DEAD LETTER OFFICE AUCTION SALR.-Tht
Postmaster General has authorized " dead
letter Office" auction sale, in Washington
commencing the nth of January next. The
catalogue embraces s, GOO different articles SEM
through the mails, but unredeemed, including
books, music paper, engravings, jeweiry,
necktes, baby clothes, socks, scarfs, violin
strings, scissors, knives, shoe brushes, stock
ngs, corn crushers, seythes, stones, tooth
picks, charms, shoes, gloves, asthmatic fumi-
gators, night caps, sheetngs ribbons, saws
and corn huskels.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE Of Decree of he Circuit
ID Court for Montgomery comfy, sitting
Court of Equity passed in cause in
said Court, wherein Nicholas D. Ofutt and
others are complainants and VIM. G. Busey,
Administrator of the goods and chattels OF
Joseph G. White, and others are defendants,
the subscribers, as Trustees, will offer at
public sale TO the highest bidders, in front of
the Court House door, in Rockville, in said
county,
On TUESDAY 18th of January. 1876,
at the hour Of IL o'clock, NJ,
all those Lots or Parcels OF Land described as
Lot No. l and Lot No. in The division of
the Real Estate of Joseph G. White, late of
said county, deceased.
Il q II M o. I
contains "a ACRES and IL PERCHES, is
well wooded and watered, and under good
enclosure.
Il O II N o. q
contains 1918 ACRES, is well wooded and
watered under good enclosures and improved
by a comfortable Frame DWELLING HOUSE
and all necessary Ou:-Buidings.
These lands lie between the River Road
and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and
near the Conduit Road, about miles from
Georgetown, D. c., and adjoin the lands OF
m. Reading, Thomas bowling and others,
and are In highly improved and rapidly in
proving neighborhood.
TERMS or SALE, as prescribed Jy tie
Decree: One-third of the purchase money
to be paid in cash on the day of sale, or on
the ratification thereof by said Court, and the
balance in two equal instruments in one and
two years from the day of sale, the deferred
payments 10 bear interest from the day of sale,
and to be secured by the single bills of the
purchaser or purchasers, with surely or
snreiies to be approved by the Trustees, and
on the ratification of said sale or sales by
aaid Court and on payment of the whole
purchase money land not hefore) the said
Trustees, by good and sufficient Deed, 10 he
executed and acknowledged agreeably 10 law,
will convey 10 the purchaser or purchasers
thereof the property to him, her or them
sold free, clear and discharged Of and from
all claim of the parties 10 this cause, or of
any person or persons claiming or to claim
by from, or under them, or any Of them.
ms Conveyancing at the cost of the pur-
chaser.
GEORGE PETER,
THOMAS ANDERSON,
dec 24--tS Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

EARTHQUAKE AT RICHMOND, VA.-The tele-
graph reports two supposed earthquake shocks
at Richmond, Va, between eleven and twelve
o'clock Wednesday night, causing general
alarm in that city. This is the first time such
an occurrence has been recorded at that locality
though half century ago a severe earthquake
was experienced in Louisa county, some forty
miles north Of Richmond. This (if the genuine
aricle) and the recent exceptional shocks felt
in the South ana Southwest would indicate
some unusual revulsion in the interior of the
EARTH and are suggestive when taken in con-
nection with the present eruption Of Ycsuvius
in the old world
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
FESTIVAL

s2zS- The Pupils of St. Mary's Academy,
at GAINESVILLE, viii hold an Entertain
ment for the benefit of their School and
Church, on Wednesday and Thursday, 10Th
and Goth instant, continuing until 10 o clock,
p NJ, each day
There win be music and dancing.
ldec 24-lt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Mr., James 7. Fields visited Pomeroy, the
boy murderer, in his Jail recently, and learned
from him that he had been great reader OF
bood-and-th stories. He had read 60
dime novels, all about scalpiug and other
these books had put the horrible thoughts in
to his mind which led to his murderous acts
Judge Myriek, of San Francisco, has admit
ted to probate will in pencil on two pages
of a memorandum book, to which the testa-
trix had attached no signature, holding that
the fact of lis being written in such book
was presumptive evidence of IFS being the
draft of a will intended to be executed in a
more regular form.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
Christmas.
WILLIE, M ID.

Time in its Onward fight has brought to US
ngain this joyous and festive season OF the year
when 'peace and good wll'' is proclaimed
throughout the civilized world and all hearts
unite in kindly ministra,ious of charity and
love. The old and the young, the rich and
the poor alike mingle their songs Of praise and
Thanksgiving 10 the Author OF all good, and
spread for the coming guests the hospitable
board and goodly cheer. The lowly cot as
well as the lordly mansion, is made bright
and attractive for the absent loved ones now
homeward bound TO gather once again around
the family hearth. lis this thought of hap
py reunion which comforts and cheers the
mariner far away from his native land in A
foreign port, or tossed upon the bounding bill.
lows as be PAGES the deck in midnight alone,
in fhncy he hears the Christmas chimes and
festive mirth borne upon the brcezes. In
imagination he hears them uniting their
voices in singing the sweet songs which he
loves. In his minds eye he sees the smiling
group seated around the cheerful fireside.
waiting with eager, anxious joy TO welcome
the wanderer home. Twice blessed reunion /
What tongue can paint the rapture of such a
meeting? Let social mrth, joy and gladness
Pervade all hearts and homes Let the flow
ing bowl of hiIarity be passed around and
every pulse feel its genial glow Let the old
hall be hung with garlands and the merry
guests assemble! Let dance, song and laugh
ter reign supreme, and let no dark shadow
fall npon the happy scene Let fathers and
mothers min@le in the sports of their little
ones, and hear in their sweet voices and care
less gIee the echo Of their own childhood days
oh ! what tide of joyous, sunny recollec-
lions must flow to the parents heart as .hey
look upon the sparkling eye, the glowing
cheek and the rosy lips of children chanting
the sweet Christmas carols Let sweet and
hallewed memories cluster around these ioao-
cent days of youth, which The storms of life can
never wither Let the recollection of home--of
childhood's home--ever linger with them, en-
twining about their hearts a holy reverence
for the name Of Him who said, 'Suffer little
children 10 come unto me-" and may the
bright star Of Bethlehem, whose lustre never
fades, guide their future footsteps.
We wshou patrons, one and all, "a hap
ny Christmas and merry New Year,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
MARRIAGES.

MARRIED Mt the residence OF The brides
father, Mr.. Robert ~ Spates, by Rev: Pnrke
P. Flournov, on Thursdav, December 10th,
Mr.. HAMILTON GLAZE. Of Washington
city, and Miss CLARA b. SPATES, of this
county.
MARRIED, on the l7th of December, AT the
residence Ct Joseph B. Bovd. Baltimore. by
Rev. w. II. Holli1av. ROBT. S. HUNT 10
Miss BECKIE F. PEAKE, both of West River
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

THE GEoRGIA DUEL.-The details of the IA.
tai duel which occurred in the vicinity Of Au-
gnsta, Ga, last week, have n decidedly ro-
mantle favor. The principals in the affair
were George y. Radcliffe and Charles Tilly
and In explanation Of the cause OF the quarrel
it is stated that 1t was brought about by re-
ports repeated by Radcliffe damaging 10 the
moral character Of Tilly The duelists hav
ing repaired 10 the place appointed for the
meeting, the toss for position and word took
place, which was won by Mr. Harris, the sec
ond Of lilly. Both OF the principals had a
COOL determined air, which proved they had
serious business in hand. They as well as
their seconds, were dressed il dark clothing,
everything being arranged in the most APP
proved style of "thc code" Without any nm
necessary delay, both men were placed in their
positions, ten PAGES apart, and it was clearly
stated in what manner they should fire.
Calmly and clearly Mr.. Harris gave the word
''Fire ~ and the word seemed scarcely to
have left his lips before the report of both pis-
tolls rang out and, while Mr.. Radcliffe stood
unframed, Mr.. Tilly was observed TO sink
slowly. His second rushed to his assistance
and assisted in supporting him. After Mr.
Tilly was wounded he demanded second
shot, but his second would not allow it, on
The ground that he was shot, and could not
therefore do himself justice and on being
asked by Mr.. Chew whether be was satisfied,
he said he was. On the reply being given by
Mr.. Chew, his principal, Mr. Radcliffe, coolly
turned away, and was placed by his second in
a carriage. Mr.. Chew then returned to the
wounded man, and, cordially grasping his
hand, expressed his regret that blood had
been spilled. The whole affair was conducted
in a calm, business, like manner 1t was
found that Mr.. Tilly had been struck in the
right groin, The surface of the skin being
blackened for space of the size Of ones hand
around the buet-wound. The wounded man
was placed in a carriage and taken TO his
home, where he died after lingering in agony
for two days. Radcliffe is a former Baltimo-
renn, and has relatives still residing in that
city.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
LOST.

CTRAYED or STOLEN from my place
near McCormick's mill, on Tuesday last,
AS small sorrel mare, with ring bone on right
front foot, eight years last spring, tive saddle
gals on her back. For the return Of said
mare or information concerning her wherea-
bouts. a liberal reward will be given.
dec 24-lt GEORGE A. SELBY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

49, An Entertainment, for the benefit Of
the Presbyterian Church, win he given al
Md, on SATURDAY EVENING, 25th inst,
AT o'clock Effort will be made 10 please
the eye, the ear, ana the taste Come and
see. dec 24-lt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Mr.. JOHN J. HIGGISs, Of the firm OF S. D.
Higgins Son, of This place, has recently
visited Baltimore and returned with superb
stock of Goods suitable for the season. They
are selling all kinds of Holiday Goods at very
reasonable prices
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

THE SENATE AND STATE RIeHrs.-The con-
current resolutions which Senator Mcdonald,
of Indiana, will offer in the Senate after the
recess as substitute tor those recently offered
by Senator Morton, will declare that in the
formation of The federal government it was
thu clour design 10 leave each State sovereign
asto all matters Of local or domestic concern,
and to confer on the federal government SOW
ereign powers rs 10 such matters rs might af-
feci the general welfare, or as might be neces-
sary 10 secure domestic tranquility that
therefore the people of the United States are
not Irrational unity" in the ordinary sense
of that term, but that the design being to
make the government perpetual the right OF
any State to secede was not reserved, and SO
far as such right has been claimed it is forever
settled by the results Of the late civil war.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Those having ice houses are now busily en-
gagged in filling them with tolerably good ice.
BoUIc BRos. have large supply of Holiday
Goods which they are selling at low prices.
| Give them call
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The entertainment at Andrew Smals
Academy, al Darnestown, and the festival at
GAINESVILLE. will, no doubt, be patronzed by
our numerous readers in each locality who
wish TO spend q pleasant evening.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
FOR SALEOR RENT.

HAVING concluded to change my bust
II ness offer for sale or rent the STORE
AND PREMISES now occupied by me- at
Monrose, Montgomery county, Md
The Store has good run Of custom and
the Land 8 ACRES, is in good stale of cul-
tivation, with Orchard of select frnt The
Monirese Post Office is at this Store, which is
on The Georgetown pike, nine mites from
Washington and within 400 yards of Wind
hams Station on the Metropolitan railroad
oct l5-f j. w SHEPPACH
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Mr.. Robert W. Garter, Register OF Wills,
of this county, is announced in card
by "Many Democrats as a candidate for the
election of the next State Treasurer.
While we have the fullest confidence in the
ability and honesty of the present Treasurer,
should a change be made we ask a careful
consideration Of the claims of old Montgom-
cry, which county has heretofore been used
only tor the purpose of giving Democratic
majority sufficient 10 save the Sixth Congress
sional District
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
HAND WANTED.

The subscriber wishes to obtain the servi-
ces of a sober and Industrious White Man to
do work on his farm. Liberal wages will
be given.
NATHAN COOKE,
dec 24-3t Near Gaithersburg, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs-At a communion
ton of Mizpah Lodge, No. IA, A. Y. NJ,
held on Tuesday evening last, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing six
months: james p. Bays, W. NJ; Frank
Horner, S. W; John B. Brewer, j. W;
Spencer C. Jones, s.. Isaac r. Maus, T.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Mr.. VIM. r. Pumphrey undertaken, buried
three corpses on Saturday last. More than
ever before in this town buried In one day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The Mellonvllc (Florida) 4dcrtisey states
that the Norway rat, unknown in that coun-
try five years ago, has multiplied so prodi-
giously that il has been found necessary to ex-
port ferrets for their extirpatioh. Carpet
baggers, a breed OF vermin unknown ten years
ago, manifest the same voracity, and are
equally as loathsome and Objectionable
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

BoNNEn's HoRsEs-The New York SIN re-
porter has been allowed peep at Mr.. Robert
Bonner's noted trotters, which have returned
from his farm near Tarrytown, and have
taken winter quarters in his stable in Fifth
avenue. In the first spacious box stall of the
commodious stable stands Dexter the acknowl-
edged monarch of the turf Dexter was never
in better condition, being as fresh and spirited
as three-year old colt His achievements on
the turf, is known to all the world have
never been eqnallcd. Mr.. Bonner al Que time
offered ) 90, 900 for any horse in the world
that would equal his Performance on the turf.
In the next stall stands Grafton, a sorrei
gelding SIX years old, with white stripe in
his face, and stands sixteen hands and quar-
ter of nm inch high. With splendid pirtb,
loins and thighs, he is considered the best six
year old colt in America. Next stands Joe
Elliott, the brown gelding, nearly sixteen
hands high. His fine style, great strength,
and bold, sprightly action are considered re-
markable. He troued in public, in harness,
over Fashion Course in 2:l9 Next in order
is the beautiful mare Pocahontas, by Ethan
Allan, out of the celebrated pacing mare
Pocahontas. Mr.. Bonner purchased her 10
Boston of Mr.. Ephraim Simmons at Il mar
vellous price shortly after she had trolted a
race in which she made mile in 2:26. Mr..
Bonner has refused $50, 600 for her, offered
by Dan Mace, who desired to put her on the
turf Mr.. Bonner has, besides over eighty
other trotting horses of the finest blood in the
country. They include such famous troiters
as the bay stallion Edward Everett, sire OF
Judge Fullerton, Joe Elliot, Tanner Boy,
Everett Ray, Fabush Maid, Lady Palmer,
Peerless, Princes Mambrino, Berthe, Stiletto,
Indy Hughes, Lady Murphy, Kate and other
trotters OF note. Mr.. Bonner's stable of trot-
tiers is the best and most costly in the world.
lie has more money invested in borseilesh than
any man living.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

SMALL-Pox.-The Cumberland Daily News
records rapid decline in the smallpox con-
tagion in that city. But nine cases are now
under treatment there.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Charles O'Conor is improving steadily, and
has regained his appetite. He ascribes his
convalescence 10 a careful and comprehensive
disregard of his physicians instructions
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

When the Republicans were in the majority
in Congress and had the power they could
neither be persuaded nor driven TO any radi-
cal legislation in favor of specie payments
Now that they are in the minority and can do
nothing they are furious that something
should be done. Are they so blind as TO sup
pose the country is SO blind as not TO see
through their political charlatanism 2
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The latest discovery By the thrd-term ad-
vocates is that the President is undergoing
Who is doing the prosecuting is not apparent,
for the universal opinion, even among the
church papers themselves, is that the President
is not Methodist "enough 10 hurt"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

Tie Radical JOURNALS search in vain for
grounds 10 attack the political and personal
character of Speaker Kerr, but fail to find a
vulnerable point.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

The resolution Of the last Congress, instruct
ing the heads of Departments to distribute
patronage as evenly as possible among the sew
eral States of the Union, will go into effect on
the LIST Of January, although it may take some
time to complete the changes required by it,
in order not to interfere suddenly with the
public service.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

A CLAIMANT TO THE W HOLE OF BALTIMORE -
The Baltimore postmaster las well MS the ed-
tors of The SUM occasionally receives some
very singular letters, some of which are no
doubt written for the sake of joke while others
containing very absurd inquiries are from
persons who are earnestly seeking information
upon very absurd subjects Not few are
from persons who believe that they have
inherited imaginary fortunes, and call upon
the postmaster to aid them in the discovery of
the means Of Obtaining their inhertances. A
short time ago a lady in Kentucky wrote that
she was the rightfu heir to the block upon
which the Eutaw House now stands, and re-
quested the postmaster to refer her to an at
torney whom she might employ to undertake
the recovery Of the property for her, and few
days ago he received the following:
POSTMASTER, Baltimore, Maryland
Sir: Please hand this TO some responsible at
torney-at-law:
"Dear sir: am informed by the friends of
my relations that my fore-parents did once
is situated on, aud that he gave landlord 5
lease TO said lands, as is shown by tie records
of that city. His name is Richardson. Said
lease has expired, and some time ago ! receiv-
ed notice from a very prominent attorney
that he could effect compromise which would
be very beneficial TO me, as | am one OF the
main heirs at law. Direct to j. NJ Sallee, at
torney for party, to Pleasanton, Decatur
county, Iowa"
This letter, with number of others, was
referred to Mr.. William NJ Marine, who thus
far has not been able 10 make the necessary
investigation to secure Mr. Sallee's relatives
title to the "'whole land' on which Baltimore
is situated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24

A bin approprisiing $50, coo for proper
representation of West Virgin at the Phila-
delphia centennial passed the Senate by a
large majority.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-24
In the Circuit Court for Nontgomery
County as Court Of Equity

nRDERED this Dist day Of December, A
w. 1875, that Tie sale made and reported
by George Peter, Trustee, under the deed of
Trust from VIM. D. Slaymaker. and Sarah E.
SlaHmakcr, his wife, be ratified aud confirmed
unless cause TO the contrary thereof he shown
on or before the cath day of january nexf,
Provided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Rockville, in
said Montgomery county. once IN each of
three successive weeks before the 24th day of
January next.
The Report states the amount of sales 20 be
S7s76.87!
E B. PRETTYMAN, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True cnpy-Test:
dec 24--3t E. b. PRETTYMAN Clerk.