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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-21

YOU'VE TRAMPs.-rwo boys giving their
oames as Fred Stein aud Thomas HenIy were
arrested al the Virginia Mi1laod depot, this
uoruipg and committed to the station house as
yagrauls. They say that they belong 10 Sa'
vaunah, Ca, which place they left about two
months since, ard went by steamship to Phia
dclphia to visit the Centennial Exhibition.
They say ,ba, they had money enough to bring
,bem from Philadelphia to Washington on the
train, from which latter place they came to this
city. Intending t. walk home, or make their
way as best they c,uld. Both boys seem to be
Intelligent and prrcvcious beyond their years.
Stcin says that his father is Captain Of Police
10 Savannah The boys we're questioned by
the Mayor and detained until tonight, when
they will probably I've sent 90 their way. Henly
Is ABOUT fifteen years old, aud Stein year or
Two youoger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-21

Parties :yimg taxes will fud it to their ad.
vantage 10 purchase Virginia coupons ut Burke
4 II yrberts nov l52W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-21

I,REAkFAST sHAWLS, Nubias, Hoods,
Is Scs,f Children's hsnd knit and Fisnnei
Jackets, &c, at low prices at ppUc
90 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-21

~IAuK CASHMERES, in four grades, al N
b L xoo ,u HA opened At the coMBlN ATdos
STORE. The prices are marked in plain neu,,"
Call at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-21

vENA, Scotch and Canada d. Oss p. MHs,'
Aa.uans Corn Starch, Tapiocs, MsNlocs, hce
Flour sc, for sale By :, ,,r,npv ssoN
sen 25 UNI. !ueD ~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07
Thomas A. Hendricks.

Gov. Hendricks, the democratic nominee
for Vice President, was born in Muskingnm
county, Ohio, on the 18th of September, 1919,
aud his father removed the family 10 Shelly
county, Indiana when the Governor was but
three years old, so that he belongs to both
those great States in which, as well as in the
whole country, he is of commanding respect
and influence. He had the advantage of
liberal education, and graduated from college
in 1871. In lS43 he graduated at law in
Chambersburg, Pa, and at once returned to
indiana, where he built up for himself a
lucrative practice of his professions, in which
he is remarkable for legal lore eloquence and
astuteness. He served in succession ms a mem
Der OF the Indiana Legislature, the State CON
stitutional convention, Congress and the
United States Senate. He was also commits
sioner of the general land office, and is now
Governor of Indiana. While in the Senate
he held high rank among Senators for his
answering devotion TO the principles of his
party and the best interests of all the people,
particularly being distinguished for the bold
ness and frankness with which he maintained
his opinions on leading subjects. No Senator
was more persistent in opposition TO measures
subversive of State government, 10 test-oaths,
TO the civil rights bill, the freedmens bureau
abortion, and to all similar legislation.
No better evidence of his high position can
other candidates for the presidential nomina-
ton, receiving the combined vote of New
York and the Northwest. and failed to receive
the nomination only because Of stampede of
the Ohio delegates, who, failing to secure their
own candidate, determined that no other
Western man should be nominated. He is
committed TO the theory that gold aud silver
are the true basis of our currency, and that the
only proper means of specie resumption is ;he
development of Southern resources, increase
Of products, and retreucnment of government
expenses.
On questions of State policy Mr. Hendricks
has shown mastery knowledge but, there is
one matter upon which he has been especially
solieitous, namely, the school system of In
diana. As a member Of the constitutional con-
vention he was active in securing ample pro-
vision for popular education, and placing IFS
support beyond the vicissitudes of politics
Impressed with the value of the work then
accomplished, be has since repeatedly insisted
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

upon the most anxious watchiulness over the
growth and perfection Of the system, and re-
Taxed in it's favor his democratic prgudices
towards strict construction and economy.
Gov Hendricks is man of medium height
aud symmetrical form. lie is erect, active and
vigorous His face is manly and handsome
The features are large and expressive, and
while there is a soft, good-humored express
sion in the large blue eye and in the mouth
and dimpled chin, the brow, forehead and
full heavy Jaw show wisdom and resolution.
His complexion is florid and his hair and
side whiskers are yet untouched with gray -
He looks like one who has lived a happy life,
encountered no great sorrows and yielded to
no great vices. Though he has for years been
taught to regard the presidency as within his
grasp. his ambition has been rather sort
of rational longing for the honor than an in
satiable thirst for power. His disposition is as
sunny rs bis complexion, and in social life he
is a great favorite 10 acquaintance he is at
fable and easy, to close friends warm and
loveable, to political partsans courteous but
cautious. He would rather concilate an
enemy than ohlige an ally. His habits are
such that he found S. 900 n year ample for
his expenditures during his senatorial term ri
Washington His voice is thin tenor, and
has nothing imposing in its tones, but is
audible to great distance when he speaks
with earnesiness. One Of the features of his
career has been the long rivalry between him
and Norton rivalry in which the bitterness
was all on one side, Mr. Hendricks is an
Episcopalian. His wife is a woman Of great
culture and force of character-one formed to
be mans comrnde in the path of honor
rather than a source OF temptation. They
have no children
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07
Samuel T. Tilden


The democratic nominee for the presidency
was born in 8l4 at New Lebanon, Columbia
county, New York. The Governor father
was farmer and merchant much esteemed
for his judgment and strong common sense
and who was an intimate aud cherished friend
of President Van Buren,.
Gov. Tilden entered Yale College when he
was eighteen years DID, after at that early age
having written a dsquistion on the effort 10
make coalition between the national repub-
licans and The antl-masons, the defeat of
which was necessary to democratic success
This disquisition was shown to Van Buren,
who highly approved it, and caused it 10 be
published as II campaign document. After
his collegiate course he studied law in the
office of the late John W. Edmonds, of New
York city, and while there published series
Of papers in advocacy of Van Beurens recon-
mendation of a separation of the government
from the banks the establishment of an in
dependent treasury and the redeemabiity of
government currency in specie.
Upon his admission to the bar he opened an
Office in Pine street, New York. In 1874, in
connection with John L 0'Sullivan hefoun-
ded the Daily News newspaper. In ls45 he
was elected a member of the Assembly for
New York city and a member of the conven-
ton TO remodel the State constitution. In
both of those bodies he was a conspicuous au-
lhoriIy.
In 1916 he withdrew from active politics
and devoted himself to his profession, and
soon became as pre-eminent therein as he had
in the political arena. One of his most noia-
BILE legal triumphs was as counsel for the heirs
ofDf. Burdell who was murdered, and whose
property was claimed by Mrs Cunningham,
who was charged with his murder and ac-
quilted, but who claimed DR.. Burdel's pro-
perty as his alleged wife. The case has passed
into legal history as a most notable trial, and
the defeat of the iniquitous claim was due
mainly to Mr.. Tilden's able handling Of the
case.
Among his otherI rominent successes at the
bar was in defense of the Pennsylvania Coal
Company in lis suit with the Delaware and
Hudson Canal Company, in which immense
interests were involved. Another was that
of the Cumberland Coal Company againit It's
directors, tried in Maryland in 1858. These
cases brought him into great prominence as
lawyer and gave him lucrative practice.
Gov Tiden made every effort in his power
to avert the late civil war. But failing in
this he made no secret that his convictions
were in favor of the integrity of the Union
and supremacy of The constituted authorities
Therefore he urged the North to be concilia-
tory and forbearing, and advised the South
TO defer to the will of the majority and to re-
sLect that federal constitution under whose
egis was assurance Of full protection of per-
son and property. He urged that the war
should be conducted upon system of sound
finance, so as TO prevent the subsequent mon
etary complications which he foresaw.
When the war was over he, with Charles
0'Connor and others, made their famous and
successful onslaught on the Infamous ring
of which Tweed was boss This brought
i'm la Ia my nj hpr Aba-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07
Maryland Agricultural College


vN's 81 AotNs .
Mr.. Editor The commencement exercises
of Mary land Agricultural College took place
Tuesday, 9th OF June, AT the College, and was
attended by Gov. John Lee Carroll, Presi-
dent Of the board Of trustees; Col. Curtis,
Editor Of the Mary land Farmer Charles B
Calvert, OF the board Of trustees Rev. Mr..
Williams, of Badensburg Prof N c. Brooks,
of Baltmore Ex-Gov. 4, b. Vance. of North
Carolina and n number of friends Of the
students. The honor Of vulcdictorian was
conferred on W. j. Blair, Of Maryland, who
read an excellent speech on chemistry and its
applications, and made quite an appropriate
address. Gov Carroll distributed the dplo-
mas 10 W. j. Blair, John i. Worhing,on,
and T. II. Thomas all Of Maryland. Gov.
Carroll then addressed the audience, speaking
of the many difficulties which had surrounded
the College, and he was, indeed, happy 10
congratulate its friends that through the " Use
aud good manag ement Vi its most excellent
president, Capt. WIN. II Parker. it had been
cleared of debt, and still in The hands Of such
an excellent administration il was placed now
before career OF success.
Ex-Gov. Vance made an eloquent speech,
containing strong argument in favor Of edu-
eating tie youth Of the country in agrcul-
ture lie said that the value of proper
knowledge of the art of agriculture was es-
timated by the power Of food produc-
ing nations, and that corruption in politics
comes from the cities and rading communities,
while political honesty and virtue were 10 be
found in agricultural communities
There are about eighty students on roll, and
many more are expected next term. We sin
ccrely hope that the Mar, land Agricultural
College with such excellent instructors as its
faculty can boast 10 train up the minds of the
youth of our State will be well patronized by
Montgomery county next term. Let it never
he sail that old Montgomery was ever back
ward in sending good representation of her
youth to the school of agriculture which is
situated in good agricultural community,
and where as the Governor says, 'poitical
honesty and virtue can be found -
The exercises closed by ball, at night, con-
Quoted by splendid band OF music, was
largely attended Notwithstanding the intense
hpot
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07
Notice 20 Creditors.

NJ OTICE IS hereby given thai The snbscri-
~ Der has obtained from The Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters Of ad.
D. B y on the personal estate Of
Ell Ian THOMPSON,
late OF said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned 10 exhibit the same with vouchers
thereof, 10 the subscriber, on or before Tie
4ih day of July, 1871; otherwise, they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefits
of said estate All persons indebted 10 said
estate are requested 10 make immediate pay
ment Given under my band this 4th day
of July, 1876.
CORNELIUS N. BEAN.
JULY 1T administrators D. 3. n.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Grand Celebration Of the Fourth.

! While paper after paper is found upon our
exchange table eloquent with descriptions of
the celebration Of the glorious Fourth through
ont the country our pen cannot lie idle, but
hastens along the brilliant course which was
not made by the fight Of the screaming eagle
Of American Independence as he did not fly
through our town. The morning burst npon
us with ali the facilitating heat of a mid
summers day and as the eyelids were I'M
closed by the rosy-fngerrd morn every heart
bounded with no patriotic enthusiasm, and
in short while, the ready-hsnds of glorious
pride which sweled in no bosom were seen
hanging flashing colorcd bunting from every
window Of no house in our town. As the
moments wore away the streets were literally
packed and jammed with vehicles Of every
description drawn by beautiful horses, mag
nifcently caparisoned, and decorated with
brilliant flags, which were never here and
which came from no where. From every part
of our county enthusiastic crowds of oui pa
triotc citizens did not come.
About ten O'Clock the long line reaching
from one end Of our town TO the other was
not formed and our getty Fathers" recogniz-
ing The glory of their position, and sweled
up with II laudable PRIDE did not place them
selves at its head and lead the procession
Bringing Up the rear was our efficient fire
company which we had never had bearing
the long fire ladders which lie idle behind the
Court House. From one end 10 the other of
the Fair Grounds the snrUinp mass of enthn-
siastic humanity was not seen. The soul-in-
spring music of the Rockville and Clarks-
burg brass bands which we have never heard
did not float upon the air in enhancing har-
mony. The deep, yet clear, and distinct voice
of Spencer c. Jones, ESQ.,, was heard to the
last man upon the limits of the immense crowd
as he did not read the Declaration of Indepen-
dence. The eloquent language of our Mayor
VIM Yeirs Boiuc, Jr., fred every heart with
a boundless patriotism as he did not deliver
naming "City Father NJ Green, Esq, as it
glided along the rythmic measure of his
original centennial ode floated upon the air
like the song Of an angel as he did not read
it. AS the shades of evening lowered the ex-
ercises were closed and the immense crowd
which had not gathered did not dispense and
upon the mind Of every one who witnessed the
glorious sight an indelibe impression will
never be stamped. 1t was the grandest occa-
sion which our town ever witnessed and il
passed by without any one knowing it.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

I Here again professions ialsiied in the per-
| Torrance attest that the party in power can
work out no practical or salutary refrom.
| Reform is necessary even more in the
higher grades Of public service.
President, Vice President, Judges, Senators,
Representatives, cabinet officers these and all
others in authority are the peoples servants
These offices are not private perquisite; they
are public trust
When the annals of this republic show the
disgrace and censure Of a Vice-President, a
late Speaker of the House Of Representa- yes
marketing rulings as a presiding officer,
three Senators profting secretly by their
votes as lawmakers, five chairmen Of leading
committees of late House of Representates eX-
DO sed in jobbery, "A late Secretary Of the Treas
ury forcing the balance in the public accounts,
u late Attorney General disappointing
public funds, a Secretary of the Navy enrich
ed or enriching friends by percentages levied
off the profits of contractors with his depart
ment, an ambassador TO England censured in
a dishonorable speculation, the Presidents
private secretary barely escaping conviction
upon trial for guilty completely in frauds upon
the revenue, Secretary of War impeached
for high crimes and confessed msdemeanors,
the demonstration is complete that the first
step in reform must be the peoples choice OF
honest men from another party, lest the dis
ease of one political organization infect the
body polite and thereby making no change
of men or party, we can get no change Of
measures and no reform.
All these abuses, wrongs and crimes in the
republican party, create a necessity for reform
confessed by republicans themselves, but their
reformers are voted down in convention and
displaced from cabinet; the party's mass of
honest voters is powerless to resist the 80, 900
office holders, its leaders and guides. Reform
can only he had by a peaceful civic revolu-
ton We demand a change of system, change
of administration, change Of parties, that
we may have change of measures and Of
men.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07
Briarly Hall Concert.


On Wednesday, June 2Sth the scholastic
year at Briarly Hall, located near Poolesville,
10 This county closed with concert given 10y
the young ladies connected with that institute
Despite the rain and threatening clouds before
The hour for opening the exercises arrived II
large audience had assembled.
The first piece on the programme was the
Concert POLKA" performed by Miss Willie
Porter, assistant teacher of the school, and
in snch manner AS to convince every one
present that under her instruction The young
ladies of the institute would soon be able 10
cope with any aspraut for musical fame.
The exercises were varied with both vocal
and instrumental music, and the scholars ac-
quilted themselves in such manner as to re-
fleet great credit upon themselves and teachers.
The evening was very pleasantly piGyed away
aud every one seemed spel-bound under the
magic influence Of the voices and cOnntenances
of the fair ones Butas ali Joys and pleasures
must have end, SO must concert, too
The closing piece the programme was
entitled Sad Hour of Parting" by the
Misses Poole, Jones and Miss Belt, and as the
echo of the sweet voices of the fair ones was
waited back by the gentle hreezes of the night
the Sad Hour OF Parting" came 1t was,
indeed, sad parting to all, for on such an
occasion memory carries US back to the days
of our youth. We are schoolgirls once
more the closing scene in the drama of our
school life is about to he enacted, and We
stand, pc: haps for the last time among our
dear companions, with whom are connected
so many pleasant associations. And we par,
from them to meet no more, il may he, in this
iife-but with the hope that we will all meet
at last in the bright home above, where Part
ings are not known.
The institution is under the charge Of Mrs
Porter and her daughter Mrs. Collins has
charge of the musical department, and her
class acquitted themselves with much honor,
showing the careful training of their accom-
plished instructress. Yours, ALPHA.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

THE INDIAN WAR.-A special corrcsPon-
dent of the Helena, Mont, HeraH writes from
Saltwater Montana, July 2: Muggus Tay-
Tor, scout for General Gbhen, got here last
night direct from Little Horn river. General
Custer found an Indian camp of 2 600 lodges
on Little Horn, and Immediately attacked The
camp. Custer took five companies and charged
the thckest portion of the camp. Nothing is
known of the operation of this detachment,
only as they trace it by the dead Major Reno
commanded the other seven companies, and
attacked the lower portion of the camp. The
Indians poured in a murdcrous ire from all
directions besides the greater portion fought
on horseback Custer, his two brothers,
nephew and brother-in-law were all killed
and not one of the detachment escaped Two
hundred and seven men were buried in one
place, and the killed are estimated at 800, with
only 81 wounded
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

The usually we'll posted correspondent of the
Baltimore Amsricgn writing from Washington
under date of the Sd inst, has the remarkable
story to unfold of gigantic ''steal" made
in the Department of the Interior, during the
administration of Mr. Buchanan. The case
alluded 10 was tried during the administra-
ton of Mr.. Lincoln, by committee of the
party in power, and their verdict was that
the affairs Of the Department presided over by
Mr.. Secretary Thompson were in good condi-
ton and he was fully acquitted Of completely
with subordinate officer who certainly did
prove a scoundrel And his name was Bailey,
the first of the bad BIS who have since figured
so conspicuousy under the names of Belknap,
Babcock, Beecher, Brolher-iu-law Casey &c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

Cool In the sweltering days of July when
the mercury stands at an altitude Of 900 in
The shade II is truly refreshing 10 notice in
the correspondence OF the Baltimore Americaa
the statement that the President has received
a new batch Of applications for the pardon OF
ibeSL-Louis whiskey thieyes-that he has re-
terred them to The Attorney General-and
that il is probable if said thieves are not re-
leased immediately, it will be done soon after
the October elections. We beg the admnis-
tration not to defer the release of theI friends
as ii is unkInd that few scoundrels should
suffer during this hot weather for the iniqui-
ties of their pals and if ever in the history
OF this country it is to be shown that "there
is honor among thieves" it certainly should
he now in the trying hour of the party which
has boasted SO much Of its loyalty and patriot
ism. We propose 10 beat you, and We propose
te beat you bad, and after the battle is over We
do not want you TO be whining that some OF
your voters were prevented from getting to the
polls BY rebel officers OF the peniteniary.
The opiHion Of The St. Louis Times is TO
this effect: "It need not be expected of Carl
Schurz that he will support any other ticket
sRap-lbAt which will prove the most willing
to spppor: Carl Schurz, and that will be the
Hays and Wheeler ticket. Shoulderto shout
der with Belknap and Boss Shepherd, be will
advance toward reform within the party
Excuses are plenty as blackberries."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

The growth and structure of the human
hair, is very plainly set forth in a pamphlet,
published by R. p. Hall Il Co., Nashua n II
proprieiors Of Halls Vegetable Scilian Hair
Remover, for graiGitous distribution The
deservedly high reputation of their prepara-
ton has wholly been gained by its merits
Being free from oil and alcohol, it has
healthy action on the scalp, restoring gray
hair TO its natural color without dyeing it,
cures itching of the scalp, removes and pre-
vents dandruff, and will thicken up the thin
locks. Such are the benefits which are con-
ferred upon the consumer. No one should
neglect to give it trial.-JourRal & States
man, Wilmington, Del.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

We learn that colored man, hailing from
Washington, named Thornton Lewis, was
drowned on Sunday morning last in the
canal about one mile below Edwards Ferry
where he had gone, in company with several
companions, TO battle.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

A resolution was offered in the Senate last
week to pay Pinchbaek, the negro pretender
from Louisiana and Senator Morton thought
it ought 10 be passed right away. The sum
involved is about twenty thousand dollars,
and if paid it will be a clean steal from the
Treasury Ii was Pinchhack who seconded
the nominate on of Morton at Cincinnati
Twenty thousand dollars for even seconding
such a nomination was cheap enough
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-07-07

The New York Tribune says: "Repuplicans
are very likely to underrate the strength of
the st. Louis ticket. They will make a fatal
mistake if they do not understand that it is
dangerously strong, and begin without delay
the efforts necessary to secure success. They
will miserably deceive themselves if they ex-
pect much from Democratic dissensions"