Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-12-10
Organization of the 44th Congress.

On Saturday last, the Democratic Repre-
sentatives of the House held caucus which,
after an animated contest between three most
worthy and useful men of the party, declared
in favor of Hon. Michael G. Kerr, Of Indiana,
for Speaker, George NJ Adams, of Kentucky,
for CLERK, and John g. Thompson, of Ohio,
for Sergeant-lt-Arms. On Monday, upon
the organization Of the House of Representa-
tives, the above named gentlemen were duly
elected TO fill the positions indicated in the
caucus, as that selection was tantamount 10
an absolute appointment. The noble manner
Mr.. Kerr for the Speakership, sustained his
defeat, has won the strongest praise from all
true Democrats, and the manner in which his
aspirations were brought into subjeciion to
the grand ends 10 be accomplished by his par
~ in their preparations for the momentous
contest for President next Fail, betokens u
spirit that is sure harbinger to successful
triumph in that all-absorbng campaign, when
n nations liberties and peoples prosperity
will be the stake to play for.
hess character as Michael G. Kerr, seems 10
have given general satisfaction to all right
minded and patriotic citizens, whilst il has
fallen like den,h-knell upon the plans of cor
yupt politicians aud unscrupulous spectators.
There is every reason to predict that The
present session OF Congress will unearth and
rcciify many Of the most diabolical schemes
for pelf aud plumber Thai have grown up and
thrven under the corrnpting influence Of
Radicalsm and the fostering care VI high Off
cials in the Radical party.
The eyes of TIE States will he turned with
anxious expectations upon The action Of
the House Of Representatives rs the body
10 redeem an almost bankrupt country, and
TO purify and restore, in its pristine splendor,
the great and glorious principles OF our time
honored Constitution.
The Senate also organized with Senator
Ferry, Of Michigan, acting rs President of thu,
body. The action of this body notwibstand-
ing The Radicals still have II respectable ma
iority in it, will also. no doubt. be moderate
and liberal, AS there has been diffused through
it great deal Of the Democratic leaven, which
il is hoped will ieaven the whole lump
The Democrats seem to be, acting under II
full appreciation Of the lessons taught BY the
Iogic Of the political events OF the last few
years. So far, so well.
One Of the mos. dagreeable manifestations
Of the present session Of Congress, is the mul
iitudinous throng Of otfce-seekers which is
lowering aroand the Capitol. This is but
another proof of the great business prostration
thai The Radicals have brought upon our peo-
pie. But we carnesily hope, through the wise
and prudent craftsmanship of the Democratic
Representatives that honest labor will no, 20
anrewarded. The time should cume when
The sweat upon lire laborer's brow will honor
1t, and the boarded millions of the shodd,
arstocrncy, which have been accumulated BY
thieving, will hiring only disgrace and con
tempt. Then will il be that IL Cincinnatus
will be found in The field at his plough and
our country will start upon new aud more
glorious destiny