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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15
Hangman's nay.

Friday is known as hangman's day in.
Englanl as well as in the United States,
The Somerville Falcon, OF the l4th, says:
To.morrow friday a negro named
Hawson Clark will pay the penalty Of
the awful crime Of numbering bis own
uncle, by hanging by the neck until be
is dead, The gallows will be erected to-
day, 10 the bottom neal town, and every
thing put in readiness for the terrible
scene which thousands will doubtless
assemble TO witness on the morrow.
This desire on the part Of the multitude
to see a human being, murderer though
be be, launched into enternity, Is some.
thing which, with the horror we feel
when We think of such a scene, and the
aversion We have to gazing upon It, we
cannot account for, 80 it is, however.
The multitude will be there. eeme,
probably, Of the gentler sex will ever be
on hand 10 witness the death agonies
and struggles Of this victim OF the
laws Just yengeanos. The Sheriff, Mon.
day, received the rope to be used on the
occasion II has already served q similar
purpose %seysral times in our neighbor-
ipg county Of Shelby. We learn. that
Clark iGresigned to his fate. When told
thst application had been made to Gov.
Porter TO baye bis sentence 5ommuted,
be said it vss time TO stop aqah foolish.
uess, that be bad made up bis mind 10
he HING aud that he una a-prtona fon tha
lime to come. That be bad failed TO get
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15
TaeendiAry Fire I'm south Carolina
TOWnn.

CHARLESTON, December ia large
portion Of the thriving town of Black
vile, BArnwell county, was burned yes
terday. The FIRE started in A. 0zre's
store, and consumed over twenty stores
and residences, with the South Carolina
railroad depot and sheds and telegraph
and express Offices. Estimated loss,
$40, OOOi insurance, unknown. There ia
much excitement in town, and the FIRE is
believed to be i~ncendiary.
An in~cendiary fire also took place yes
terday, at the town Of Florence, burning
several buildings
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15

justice from the courts below, bat that
be hoped to do so before the higher tri-
buual above Gov Porter after carefully
examining all the facts in evidence before
the courts failed 10 discover anything TO
warrant him in interfering with the sem
tencs passed upon him, and therefore,
between the hours Of 10 aud II o'clock
next Friday, the sentence Of the court
will be executed. and Hawson Clark will
be no more. May God be more merciful
to him hat he was to his victim
We cannot promise our readers any
detailed account OF the hanging, TOR we
certainly will not witness it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15
rHE L1rrIE ROCK FIRg

A disastrous FIRE at Little Rock last
night, originating in McCabe's ice.hOuss
on the bluff at 9 o'clock, extended
to and destroyed Philip Englert's
barber shop, E. W. Parker's bank,
the clothing house of Dowd & McMa
nus, the offices of Meade, Dodges
and johnson. Destroyed the Denobla
block, the finest ia the city; Griffith
block, corner of Markham aud Main
streets; Metropolitan Hotel, "Sam"
Glason s restaurant, City Hall aud city
offices, Equitable block and other valu-
able buildings. The water gave out arc
the best part Of the city is destroyed.
Loss heavy and unknown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15


The New York Herald Of the 18th
inst, in the course OF a long article On
the Presidential complication, says:
II, as seems not unlikely, Mr. HayeI
should be iuaugurated as the next Presi-
dent, the Democrats will quietly submit,
as they did TO the election OF John
Quincy Adams, and make a successful
appeal to the people as they did thea.
They are too patriotic to put all business
interests in jeopardy by revolutionary
resistance. They are too sensible to turn
public opinion against them by disturb
ing the value Of property and keeping
the country in turmoil when they may so
safely trust to the future verdict Of the
people. If they have not 8 strong
case they will be crushed beneath
the weight of public odium if they
triae with great public interests in q vain
pursuit of party advantage. Ii they
have a stroug case they may safely com
nit it to the future decision Of the people.
They have everything to gain by mode
ration, wisdom, patriotism and q frank
remuneration Of selfish aims-everything
to lose by madly imperilling the bssisess
interests Of the country. Tue Democratic
party could not survive a violent revolu
tionary resistance to the election OF Mr..
Hayes if be should be declared entitled
10 the Office.
We think it would depend somewhat
on who declared Hayes entitled to the
office. The Democrats will not be likely
to take Sherman's word for it, or even
lack Chandler's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15

WAsHlNGF0E special to the Nash
vile American of yesterday gays: It is
nov believed that there will De no boli
day adj ouFnment. The Democratic
members of Congress all agree that the
situation is too critical, that there Is too
much at stake, to suspend the sessions
even for the brief holiday season. But
Of oDs lkigg you may rest assured
the House vii pot fail in lie
duty to the people. Whatever dir
feFences Of views there may be as
to the best method Of providing for ADD
adjusting the present political compiler
ton, there is none as to the absolute
necessity Of periset harmony when the
time comes to act. On this point the
Eortbsrp and Southern Democrats stand
shoulder TO sheplder-whatever may
have been t~elegrsphed 20 the contrary
aud so they gilI stand in any emergency
that may arise"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15
RlYer TeInrrnma

CINCINNATI, December / 5-Riyer fall
ing. Clear and cold.
CAIRO, December Ia. - Arrivals -
Celina, Nashville, II nm. DeparIsd-
Dick Fulton, Point Pleasant 10 nm.
C. ". Anderson, Nashville, Ii; Celina
Nashville, 2 am. Clear and cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15

The Constitution of this State requires
the Legislature TO meet on the fret Mon.
day in January. The 6rst Monday next
time happens 20 fall on New Years
day, The law of Congress requires the
ballodng fer United States Senator to
begin the second fussday after the meet.
Ing and organization Of the Legislature.
As organization will undoubtedly take
place or the DAY Of meeting, the pro
ceedings for the election OF United States
Senators will be Instituted on the second
Tuesday Of January-tbe 9th day Of the
month. The Law requires at least one bal
lot, by a viva voce vote, to be taken each
day uudl some person receives q major
ity Of the votes of the joint assembly
a majority Of all thu members elected "a
both Houses being present and voting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15

defsulting clerk, recently extradited
from MszAtlsn, lost about $25, 600 OF his
defalcation at their establishment. 1t is
s,imored that o number OF prominent
c~iIlzens are subposnaed as witnesses,
aud the affair is likely to cause a sensa.
tim
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15
January Interass on United states
HOuHg.

WAsHISGroS, December 10. The
Treasury Department will issue az order
for the payment of the January interest
on United States bonds o. and after 2lth
or 25lh inst without rebate.
All the members of the cabinet were
at the meeIius to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15
PrSbaI,uties.

WASHINGTON, December l5.--For Ten
nessee aud the Ohio valley, southerly to
westerly winds, with slowly rising tenn
p%erature, clear or partly cloudy weather
and falling barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15

THIS is the way the Cincinnati Com
mereisl Of yesterday sugar-eosts one side
OF the Hayes pill that the Republican
doctors have mercifully prepared for the
body polite:
The Southern people had the sssur-
snce Of the most friendly feeling on the
part Of Governor Hayes in his letter OF
acceptance. While he fought them il
arms and is steadfast 10 the great prin.
ciples Of the party with which he is
identified, he has still a soldiers feeling
Of respect for brave men with whom be
has measured swords on the battlefield,
and it is beginning to be the opinion
in the South hal q great many
mora %serions disasters might hap
pen than are likely to occur
during bis administration, This feeling
il feen in tie comparative coolness OF
Southern representatives. They re.
msmbsr that the Northern Democratic
holspurs ia the House we're not dis
iinguished during the regent ciVii war
Tor q practical illustration Of Hardee's
Tactics on the battlefield. Neither Fer
nando Wood, Sam Randall nor Sam Cox
we're among the "plumed knights who
imperiled their lives where there was Q
hail storm Of bullets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15
LEDGER
ri II NJ HIS,
Friday Evening, Dec. Is, 1876.

The subscription price Of the PUB
LIC LEDGER is IS per Gnnum for
the Daily, and 81 per annum for the
Weekly-Postage free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15

Important to Tax Payers.

GUARD AGAINST ERROR IN THE
i rush of paying taxes the aocOaufas
. traders nHtA, NJ, Madison 49,,
70 in case the taxpayer loses TIE original no
enc will suffer should the Collector fail 10
make the proper credit. Bills loe. with the
above bank promptly attend cd to. Scrips
turniq he'd q lowest rafs and nc extra charge
ior the danlleate' gO.ll5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-15

MOYST0N- This. morning, December 18th,
KATIE, infant daughter Of John III, and Annie
Moyston, aged Is months.
Tpnsralto-morrow SATURDAY afternoon
81 2 O'Clock, from residence. Ill Vance Street.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
Tilden and Hendricks Club.

Pursuant to previous notice, the Democratic
and Conservative voters Of Crackln District
met in Laytonsville on Saturday, September
the Both, for the purpose OF forming Tilden
and Hendricks Club. On motion of DR.. b.
B. Crawford, Col. Thos. d. Gather was
called to the chair, and S. Wright Davis APP
pointed Secretary.
On motion, the chair appointed a commit
tee of three consisting of Elisha Riggs of s.,
Henry Griffith and DR.. B. B. Crawford on
permanent organization, who recommended
the following officers
President, Samuel Riggs of r., Vice Pres-
DENTS Thos d. Gather, Remus g. Griffith,
VIM. B. Miller and JAS b. Gather Secre-
tary, S. Wright Davis; Asst. Secretary, A.
G. Merriwether; Treasurer, DR.. B B. Craw-
ford; Executive Committee, Nimrod Davis,
S. 0. Jones, Fl. G. Townsend, Henry G.
Harris, Daniel II. Gather, VIM. H. Griffith,
John Allnutt, John 0. Clark, Col. Washing
ton Bowie, Willie R. Griffith, Fletcher Veitcll
and Howard Kinsey.
On motion the Secretaries were empowered
TO procure speakers.
On motion the Club adjourned to hold its
first meeting at Unity, on Saturday next
when there will be several distinguished
speakers present to address them.
TH0S. d. GATHER, Pres'l.
S. WRIGHT DAVIS, Soo.a,.,;as
A. G. MERRIwETHER,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
Fever sufferers.

The clergymen Of this town with other
citizens met at the Court House on Wednes-
day last for the purpose of raising funds by
some mode TO alleviate the suffering of the
people of the South. After an organization
and all other business was finished the assem-
blage passed the following resolutons
Resolped That the ravaRes Of yellow fever
in Savannah, Brunswick aud other places in
Georgia, demand OF US, not only our sympa-
thy, but assistance for our suffering brethren.
ResoiUed, That the people of Montgomery
county are hereby respectfully requested TO
contribute Immediately, according to their
ability, for the above purpose.
ResolUed, That Rev. S. r. White be and he
is hereby appointed Treasurer, TO receive and
transmit to The Mayor of Baltimore City any
money be may receive for said purpose, TO be
by him sent where it is, in his Judgment, most
needed.
Resoloed, That the Treasurer be requested
TO acknowledge through our county papers,
any contributions received from citizens or
residents of this county.
Resolued, That the editors of our county
papers be requested topublish the proceedings
OF this meeting and 10 call public attention
thereto,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
Personal.

Personal.
Dr.. Chas. A. Harding paid n visit 10 his old
home in this place on Monday evening last
His hosts of warm personal friends in the
county will be pleased to learn that he is in
the enjoyment of good health, and glance
at his genial and sunshiny countenance re-
minds US of old times.
Mr. James Peter who now resides in Buffalo,
N. Y, and was formerly resident of this coun-
ty but who has not visited his old home for
some years past, visited his brother Geo
Peter, Esq, of this town, for a few days last
week
Mr.. VIM. Campbell paid visit to his par
ents' home, in this town, this week. He has
been living in Norfolk, Va, for some years
past, but has removed TO Washington city
where he is now in business
1hos p Spates, Esq, brother of Col. Alfred
Srates, payed hurried visit to our Office last
week. II is with inordinate pleasure that we
meet the old friends of the founder of the
Sentinel and former citizens of the county Mr..
Spates is now living in Clarksbug, w. Va,
and although he has attained an advanced age
he is sprighlly, hale and hearty. May health
and prosperity, which has up to the present
favored him, continue to shower their bless
iugs upon the slvery threads now intermixed
with the golden, is our sincere wish.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Cow Stealing.

Was Mr. Thos. Anderson perfectly correct
in his excellent Centennial address when he
said "ihat we were under the shadow Of the
National Capital only TO receive its blessings2
We understand two cows were some months
ago stolen from the neighborhood Of Me-
Gainesville, one from a white man the other
from black man, and supposed TO be driven
10 Washington. Last week a very fne COW
was stolen from the pasture of Mr.. VIM.
Brown, near Brighton, and tracked in same
direction. A COW dealer from Washington
well known in the neighborhood Is suspected
Of being the thief and will be closely watched
on his next visit 10 the county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
139 Acres, 3 EsOOds and 81
Acres Of Land,

more or less, is located on both sides of the
road leading from Laytonsville to Mechanics
Vile in said county, and al the intersection
of the road 10 Brookeville, with said road,
about two ADD a half miles distant from
Brookevile three miles from Mechanicsvlle
and three miles from Laytonsville, and about
six miles from Depot on the Metropolitan
Branch Railroad, ana adjoIns the lands of
Daniel II. Gather, Samuel Riggs, of r., aud
others.
The farm is under excellent cultivation,
contains large proportion of woodland, the
timber being chiefly oak, nd is well wat
tered. II is improved by a comfortable frame
DWELLING HOUSE, frame Barn, three
Tenant Houses, Corn Houses, Wagon Sheds
aud other necessary out-buildings.
The fencing is in good condition and there
is upon the place large and very productive
ORCHARD, and the soil is of excellent
quality.
This farm is situated in the midst of one
OF the most enterprising, intelligent and pros
porous Community Of farmers in the county,
is surrounded by farms in high stale Of cul-
tivalioh, is convenient to Churches, Schools.
Mills, ETC., and is altogeher one Of the most
desirable pieces of property now in the
market
TERMS or SHE as prescribed Ly tie
Norfgaqe One-haf of The purchase money to
lie paid in six months from The day of sale.
and the balance in IL months from day Of sale,
The said payments 10 be secured by the single
bills of The purchaser or purchasers, with
security to be approved by the Mnrtgagee and
to bear interest from the day of sale; and on
the ratification of the sale by the Conrt and
the payment of the whole purchase money a
proper deed to be made b. the Mortgage.
Conveyancing at the cost Of purchaser.
JOSIAH w. JONES,
oct Cts Mortgage
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
Maryland Day.

To the People Of Maryland:
The Executive of the State has been official
ly notified by the United States Centennial
Commissioners that the 10th day OF October
will be especially set apart "for the delivery
of the address commemorative of Maryland S
share in the declaration, which one hundred
years ago separated the thirteen colonies, now
the United States, from the government Of
Great Britain
In view of the prominent and patriotic
position maintained by the State of Maryland
in the struggle that secured our freedom, il is
desirable that she should be fifty represented
among her sister States, who shared the trials
of those eventful days, and therefore cordial
invitation is extended to all who take an in
terest in the past history and future welfare
of this commonwealth, to be present at the
ceremonies, which will designate Maryland
day" at the great Centennial Exhibition.
The States have wed with each other in
their efforts TO do honor to the wonderful
creation at Philadelphia, which has placed
the wealth and resources of the world be-
fore our eyes, and it is hoped that the town
and city authorities, together with the press
throughout the State, will cooperate in max
ing the occasion well worthy of the memories
it is intendeded 10 renew.
JOHN LEE CARROLL, Governor.
ANNAPOLIS, October 3, 1876
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06

MARYLAND DAY AT. THE CEHTENYIAL.-Al-
luding TO he proposed tournament TO come off
at the centennial exhibition on the 10Th OF
October, (Maryland's day. Philadelphia
correspondent of the New York Graphic says ::
''There will be queen of love and beauty,
with four maids of honor, and for the cue
sessful competitors the centennial commission
will award magnificent medals The tourna-
ment will be held within the centennial
grounds at the foot of Georges Yill, and in
addition 10 the medals other valuable prizes
will be tilted for. The four maids of honor
TO the queen of love and beauty will come
from the North South, East and West, and
it is the intention of the managers that the
most beautiful and queenly lady in the land
shall be crowned and rare sight il will be
when the Southern, Eastern, Northern and
Western bellies compete for that high dis
tnction. It has long been a question what
quarter o! the country can justly boast that
the loveliest woman 10 The land Is its daughter.
Different cities boast their bellies, and it is
expected that in this tourney several of the
great cities will be represented. Col. s. 7.
Suit, of Maryland, has been appointed chief
MARSHAL and in few days will make public
list of his appointments, with full pro-
grammne of the tournament. All applications
should be addressed to him at Judges Hall
centennial grounds
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
A Pleasant Party.

The tin wedding party given on Monday
evening last b. our friends DR.. O. j. Moddox
and lady was one of the most enjoyable affairs
AT an early hour in the evening crowds of
their friends called and presented their con-
tributions of tinware, after which all partook
of a supper consisting of all the delicacies Of
the season. The gaieties of the evening closed
with dance, which was participated in by
the young folks present, and all returned home
at late hour, wishing many future returns
of the celebration of their happy union to
their kind host and hostess,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06

The many friends of Mr.. Frank Fenwick
will he panied to hear of his death in Florida
on the 25th utimo. Mr.. Fenwick, who was
well known in Washington, was on his way
to Jacksonville, Florida when he was taken
sick ut Fernandiana. The passage out from
New York was exceedingly rongh, compelling
the passengers to remain on deck during
nearly the entire voyage, and it is supposed
that this was the immediate cause OF his
death. Mr. Fenwiek leaves wife and two
children Wdsh. Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06

The following graceful and well deserved
tribute 10 native and long resident of our
county (Col VIM. Kilgour) we find in the
Washington Capital of Sunday last:
"There was a large celebration in our
neighboring village of Alexandria on last
Wednesday night. The sleepy inhabitants
aroused themselves, and 'vexed the drowsy
ear of night with the most seemly mirth."
Drums beat, bugles blared, trnmpets blew,
horns sounded, speakers spoke and orators
GRATED after the most approved styles. There
were many OF the faithful gathered together,
and some fine speaking. Charley VOORHEES,,
the eldest son of the tall Sycamore of the
Wabash, made his maiden speech, and gave
cheering tidings in fine style of Indiana.
Late in the evening Colonel William Kigour
took the stand, and for two hours held the
audience spelbound. He is born orator;
his gestures are magnetic, his action graceful
and his voice characteristic in tone and modu-
lation of the genuine orator. As an argu-
incentive colloqual talker be is not eminent;
as fine stump orator for mixed classes of
men he is SPLENDID success. He never tires
and never bores his audience, captivating the
fancy with his vivid eoquence and holding
the attention with potent and irresistible
power. His striking attitude, as well as his
full-toned voice, can be seen in the mind 8 eye.
and fingers in the ear long after be has ceased
speaking. The old Dominion has no more
gifted son than Colonel kilgour"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06

The Philadelphia Item says a Mrs Geary,
who halls from Atlanta, was robbed of 81, 500
and all her jewelry in that city, recently, by
her husband, George Geary, of Boston. to
whom she was married in the former city
about six months ago. We will bet ten dollars
10 'schooner'' of beer that George belongs
to the great Republican party, and that he
came South TO instruct our ignorance and
develop our resources.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
NezO Advertisements
ADJOURNED MEETING.
$50 REWARD.

GTOLEN from my pasture at the Seven
y Locks, in this county, on The 10th Of Sep
TENDER, 1875, n BLACK MARE, with white
spot In her forehead, a rupture behind with
three stitches in it, about 10 hands high and
seven years old. For the recovery of said
Mare or any information that will lead 10 il
a reward of SIS will be given, or for both the
mare and the thief a reward of $50 will be
paid.
oct 6-2iP MICHAEL MeQUADE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
Unparalleled Success.

MAr We extend TO the Public cordial re-
commentator of DR.. Schley's Family Cough
Syrup. 1t is unequaled by any other in the
market for the sure and speedy cure Of Coughs
Colds and all kindred affections. Admirable,
pleasant and eficacious Remedy. Great thing
for Whooping Cough and Group. Ask your
dealer for it. Only 25 cts. for, large bottles.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
S. SCHLEY & BRO, Proprietors,
aug l8-tf Frederick Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06

cison that will interest large number of
people He has decided that gold and silver
watches worn upon the person are to be con-
sidered as wearing apparel and not subject TO
taxation. The boards of control and review
are instructed to strike out this item from the
returns of property made by the assessors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06
Basket Barbecue.

club of Medley's district, held at Poolesville
on Saturday last, it was resolved to hold a
Basket Barbecue at Johnson's Spring, near
Sellmau's Station, on the 26th instant. This
promises to be one of the most interesting
meetings of the campaign and will no doub,
be largely attended
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-06

AS the day election approaches, Ohio is be-
doubtful and by the Democrats as sure. The
"bloody shirt" is not as potential in the West
as in the East