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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
Risen From His Coffin


A SUPPOSED CORPSE COMES TO LIFE WHILE BE-
ING TRANSPORTED on a TRAIN.
The Fort Wayne Gazette says: The village
of Monroeville is ahame with a sensation, the
dimensions of which are in an inverse ratio
to the size Of the town. On Friday last
young man named Charles Hueslon was at
tackled with disease supposed to Re conges-
ton of the lungs. After remaining in an
unconscious condition for about two hours
the attending physician examined him and
pronounced him dead. In the meantime bis
relatives, living at Forest, Ohio, had been ap
prised by telegraph of his illness, but they
arrived at Monroeyile too late TO see the
loved one alive. They were much affected at
his sudden death, and the grief Of his sister,
whose age was near his own, was distressing
to see. The remains were placed on board
the after passenger train, on the Pitisburg,
Fort Wayne, and Chicago railway, 10 be
taken to Forest, Ohio, for intcrment. The
grief-stricken parents and sister accompanied
The remains. The latter refused to go into
the passenger coach, but remained in the ex-
press car, to be close to the body of him she
loved. 1t was nearly an hour before the train
arrived at Forest, when a loud, unearthly
shrek was heard and in a second the young
girl was PROSTATE upon the floor in swoon.
Several persons hastened to her rescue, when
they, too, were nearly paralized by the dis
covery Of the cause of her singular conduct.
The supposed corpse OF Charles Hueston was
living, moving and breathing. The head was
thrust above the coffin, and the face, with its
deathly pallor, presented a wierd and CHASTITY
spectacle. The young man was evidently
amazed at his surroundings, and the first re-
turning CLEANS of consciousness found him in
position of bewlderment. Hueston was
taken from his coffin, restoratives applied
under the direction of physicians who were
on the train, aud when he reached Forest was
removed to his fathers residence. On Tues
day he was alive, aud although very i'll he
was improving somewhat, and hope was en-
tertaned that be will completely recover. The
saddest feature in the case is yet to tell. The
young lady has not had one moment OF con-
sciousness since the wild shrek which she gave
in the car al The dreadful spectacle which met
her eyes. II is feared indeed that her reason
is permanetly dethroned by the shock.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
The Florida Vote.
THE TlLDES ELECTORS ELECTED.

dispatch from Tallahassee, Fla TO the
New York World, states that on Thursday
last Gov. Drew approved an act Of the Legis-
lature passed a few days since, requiring the
board Of canvassers to make canvass of the
electoral vote, in accordance with the decision
of the Supreme Court in the case of Bloxham
vs. the Secretary of State, decided in January,
1871, and in the case of Drew, decided Decem-
Der % 1876.
In obedience to this law the board of can
vassers met on Friday. Attorney General
Raney baving been Of counsel for the Demo-
cratic electors, declined to act, and Mr.
Gorley, commissioner of lands aud immigra-
ton, was designated in his place. The canvass
was then gone into, and the returns found 10
be regular were counted and footed up %, 434
for the Tilden electors, and "a $40 for the
HAYES electors.
In the quo warrano case before Judge
White, the matter reached an issue on Friday
The respondents pleaded, FIRST that the Hayes
electors received a majority Of the votes cast,
and secondly, that the canvassing board so
legally counted and declared and adjourned
without day and the their existence ceased
Complainants 1emurred to the second plea, and
the demurrer was sustained by the court A
jury TO try the issue was waived, and the case
is submitted TO the court on the question Of
fact raised by the first plea.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
TIE CONPROMLSE BILL.

A remarkable Reorganization in the ranks
of both political parties has succeeded the
agreement Of thirteen out Of the fourteen of
the members Of the joint committee on the
electoral count to report the bill which is now
the one great subject of controversy all over
the country. Republican journals in some
instances have joined with those Of the other
doctrine in cordial agreement while there
is an equal division in another set engaged in
bitter denunciation of the bill
There is a general charge that the bill is nm
constitutional made by ali its antagonists The
chief objections Of its Republican opponents
are based upon the suppostion that in the
absence OF any agreement, the President of the
Senate would have the power to count the
electoral returns, and that he would exercise
II in manner that would undoubtedly lead
10 the recognition Of the claims of Hayes and
Wheeler, while, under the compromise propo-
sition, the fual settlement is left in doubt.
with possibility that Tlden may be pro-
claimed the next President
The main objections urged by the Demo-
cratic opponents OF the bill are, first, that it
surrenders the right of the House of Represent
aiives, in which that party possesses major
lily, to interpose formidable and effective OBJ
siacles to the recognition o. the claims Of
Hayes and Wheeler; and, second, that in the
selection of the fifth justice Of the Supreme
Court, who will be the final umpire in the dis
mi 70 ia AZ oh IA
be chosen, as the choice is narrowed down 10
m Independent and Justices who are Repub-
Leans.
Notwithstanding these objections the bill has
secured many warm supporters, aud is being
strongly advocated by leading members of
both parties. belief in its tendency to ward
off serious trouble of any kind in the final SET
Element of the presidential question and secur-
ing the support Of the people TO the candidate
inaHgurated, is indicated by the favorable
regard expressed for the bill by the leading
active representatives of the financial, CONNER
cial and Industrial interests Of the country.
But, believing as we do, that the people S
choice for President was avowed at the polls,
and that Mr.. Tilden was their choice, we can
not but regret that this compromise may be
agreed upon, ms it will afford opportunity, as it
appears to us, for more Radical trckery and
the opposition TO the bill by few Republican
leaders we believe TO be feigued by them for
the purpose of not appearing too anxious to
accept plan that might give them President
Being before hopeless OF naugurnting Hayes
by any means other than force and even that
being doubtful, they are only too willing to
trust to their superior ability in devitry to
handle this new measure TO suit their purpose
Considering their late bold assertions that their
candidate was fairly elected and would surely
be inaugurated, is it not curious, to say the
least that they should be so eager for com
promse2 Experience teaches US that they
will bear watching to a considerable extent
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
Press Comments.

Philadelphia E6ening Telegraph Ind. y
Political bull-dozers on both sides of the fence
have severely tried the patience of the nation
since the dispute with regard to the result of
the presidential election began, and il they now
resort 10 their usual line of tactics for defeat
ing measure that promises TO bring about 40
equitable and satisfactory solution of a very
grave difficulty, they will not only incur a
very grave responsibility, but the chances are
that they will bring upon themselves condgn
punishment.
louisville EceniR0 Netss, Dem y II is
evidently the duty of the press of the country
10 avoid mere partisan debate on the subject
and thus contribute its influence to the promo
tion of any plan that insures an honorable
solution of the problem that now imperils the
coanlry's peace.
Albany BreRing Times, (Dem y 1t is evil
dent that there is no disposition on eli her side
ut the very inception of this plan, TO accept its
decisions as fual Entertaining the opinion
ihat Congress has no right TO reject the votes
OF States at its caprice, and that the disputed
questions must go to judicial tribunals. we
cannot concede TO Congress the right TO create
special tribunal which may do so, and Tins
nullify the voice Of The people Of the States
which elect Il President in the first instance
We regard the scheme us revolutionary and
dangerous.
Boston HsrOll Qnd; The refusal of Sena-
tor Morton to come into the agreement attests
his own extreme pariisinship and obstinncv,
but does not delract from the strength of the
measure. VI course the extreme partisan will
oppose any compromise evea Of their widest
assumptions, But We believe that Congress
will adopt the plan, aud we feel sure that the
country will gratefully, even joyfully, accept
it.
Cincinnati Enquirer, Dem y The Congress
Is competent to decide the question without,
foreign aid, not only, but il has no power to
refer the question to an outside board. The
Dill would be the humiliating confession that
amer President has been elected the cous,i-
tutional arbitrator, $40 men. with all The
iac's IN their possession, with oaths recorded
are unable TO, or dare not, declare the result
OF The election without lawless assistance.
Cincinnati Times: When, in a presidential
campaign, Republican policy is SO warmly
supported by Democratic politicians, we may
wei believe that the millennium has arrived
that the Democratic lion is ready TO lie down
with the Republican lamb, and A Democraiic
President to smile benigny upon Republican
asses.
Boston Journal, (Rep y We have no doubt
mat the committees plan will awaken a gen
eral aud hearty response in its approyal
among ihe people. Let this go forward Ia
washington through every avenue OF intel.
lgence.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

EUGENE SUES GRANDDAUGHTERs. The
daughters Of the late Nathaniel Niles, Of New
York city, who left an estate valued at 81 ,00O-
900, in which they charge that they only
received Sl25 per month; aud also that the
executor has allowed the taxes upon the
estate to remain unpaid for several wars One
of the ladies is the wife Of Gen Adam Badeau,
formerly on the staff of General Grant, and
now consul general 20 London These ladies,
who are the legatees to the estate, are twins,
and granddaughter of Eugene Sue. ami it is
said they are the originals Of the heroines in
the Wandering Jew"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
Maryland and Virginia Boundary.

The commission selected 10 decide the long
disputed question of the boundary line be-
tween Maryland and Virginia, consisting of
| Hon. J. Black, of PennSy lvania commissioner
on the part of Maryland Hon. James g. Beck
OF Kentucky, commissioner on he part Of
Virginia; and Hon, Charles J. jenkins, ex-
! Governor of Georgia umpire, have lied their
award in the executive department at Annapolis
BY the decision OF the ma jority of the cotnmis-
sion (Messrs Black and Jeukns) MARYLAND is
awarded that sovereignty over the whole Of the
Potomac river to its southern bank, except
that Virginia is 10 have dominion over the
soil to low water mark on the south side Of
the river and to such use of the river beyond
low-water mark as may facilitate the fun en-
joyment Of her riparian ownership without
interfering with navigation, or with Mary
land's proper use thereof. The line as eslab-
lished across the chesapeake 10 the Atlantic
gives Mary valuable oyster beds on the
east side Of Tangier sound and north side of
Pocomoke bay, which have long been matter
of controversy between the two States and
collision between their oystermen.
Senator Beck, acting on the part of Vir-
GINA, dissentS from the award Of The majority,
filing minority report. lie agrees with the
majority as to the rights oe Maryland on the
Potomac river, but differs as to the line of
division between the mouth Of the Potomac
and the sea, in The locality of points called
for in the charter 10 Lord Baltimore By the
acts of the two States creating The commission
they bind themselves to abide the decision Of
any two or three members
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
BREVITIES.

Alex. Stephens has been called ian animated
wrinkle
The Washington Chronicle has suspended
publication.
Don't put the point of your lead pencil in
your mouth The frequent practice has re-
suited in the ruin of health, and in many
cases in paralysis and death. Besides it is a
vulgar habit.
Gov. Tden has been elected one of the
directors Of the Cleveland and Pttsburg
Railroad Company for the current year.
How's London Circus aud Menagerie" has
been seized at Augusta, Georgia, under an at
tachment by the Sheriff, in whose charge it
now is, and is 10 be sold at auction on Monday
goth instant.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

GosslP ABOUT Mn. BENNETT AND THE
HERALD.-A letter from New York to the Gin
ciunau Gazette saws: 1.-THE departure of Mr.
James Gordon Bennett for Europe is, il is
said, Intended 10 be a starting point for refor-
nation. 1t is not expected that he will re-
turn in long time-perhaps never. lie leaves
America as Byron left England, seeking
another home. 1t is now well understood
that during the interval between the knock
down and the departure Bennett was con-
cealed in his own mansion in the Fifth avenue
The house being connected with the Herald
establishment by telegraph he kept up an
incessant communication with his downtown
office. II is understood that that the Herald
is placed in the hands Of the chief editors. who
are TO pay an annual rent, not less than S75,-
600 year. This will leave them surplus of
nearly as much more. The Bennett building
in Nassau street will be farmed out in similar
manner"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
LOCAL IF IRIS.
Court Proceedings.-On Monday l.

Court PrOceedings.-On Monday last,
the Judges of the Circuit Court FOR Mont
gomery county, sitting in Equity, had before
them the following cases, TO wit
| An application for the sale of the proper Is
of The Freestone Mining and Manufacturing
Company Of Montgomery county" No de-
cisiOn rendered
Exceptions TO the two reports Of the Audi
tor, in the case of Charles S. Simmons vs.
John L. 7. Jones, ct ux ct al, which were
filed by the Solicitors for The respective lien
creditors. Decision postponed until the 2sIh
instant.
| The petition of Martha A. Eccleston, in the
case of "The First National Bank OF Wash
ington, D. c., - and Others VS.. Eccleslon ask
ing an extention of time for the payment OF
costs incurred on petition to vacate decree in
said case rendered on October llth, 1876, was
heard, and time for payment of said costs was
extended to Monday next
In the case of o Hara VS. Brown, the decree
heretofore passed in that case was corrected so
as to exclude from the sale of The property
any interest that Daniel W. Brown might
have as the holder Of mortgage assigned to
him by Mrs. Eveline Beal
Was IL Bennett !-The curious of Rock
vile, had they been present Wednesday night
on the arrival of the through train going
West, might have seen step quickly tEerefrom
the figure Of a man, closely muflled, who be-
gan hurrying up and down the platform in a
most mysterious manner, apparently much ag-
tated. Being on the lookout for items and
believing we were on the eve of some import
ant discovery of a flying criminal or one who
had gone crazy over the compromise bill, we
waited and watched. And now the plot
thickens, and in our turn we become agitated
The muffled figure observing youth of ebony
shade supporting the brick wall of the depot,
hastily approached him and asked some
Thing in a low tone; then giving short, shril
whistle three other figures emerged from one
OF the coaches, and all four started off on
run. We now approached the youth and
asked what that man wanted He replied
that "de gem said he berry dry, and sxed me
whar he git some good whisky" Bennett"
We mentally exclaimed, ION his way to the
Black IIi-bottle"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
THE M
GroneErowx. January 25. 1877
Special NJ ot1Co.
FED. T.. OWENS. Drug

gist, DEALER IN DRUGs, MEDICINES.
PAINTS, OiLs, GLASS, SPICES, TOILET
ARTICLES. NoTIoNs, DYES, STATIONERY,
CIGARs, TOBACCO. SPEcTAcLEs, EYEGLAss-
Es, CONFECTIONERY, and all articles found
in well appointed Drug Store.
* Prices as low as the lowest.
RocKyLLE5 MD., Jan. &c, lst7.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

NINETEEN CoFFINs IN 0NE GRAVE The
funeral services over the bodies of The unden-
tilted Ashtabnla dead took place Friday. Nine
teen were lowered in the grave at Chestnut
Grove cemetery. Three bodies still remain in
the vault in the hope that friends may vet be
able to identify them by pieces Of clothing
cliugng to them
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
MARRIAGES

MARRIED, on January the 5th, 1871, by the
Rev J. G Dice, Mr.. o. + VlNSON to Miss
NETTlE VlNSON, both of this county.
MARRIED, January the 10th, 1877, by Rev.
J. A. Bender, Mr.. JAMES McNERHANY. Of
Brieh,wood, D c., 10 Mrs. RACHEL F. SER
GEON, of Washington, d. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

Handsome Fowls We are indebted 10
Wesley Matthews 4 Bros. of the Areola Poul-
try Yard for the presentation Of pair of
beautiful white Polish chickens.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

There is now living al Norwich, England.
an old lady who was present at the battle OF
Waterloo and took passive part therein.
She was the gardeners daughter at the
chateau OF Houg6umont and at the time five
years OF age. Her father did not leave The
chateau until IL was sheled by Jerome Bona
parie.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

Commodore Vanderbilt was quite purna-
cions when in his prime. During Il political
procession in 1914 Yankee Sullivan. The
notorious shoulder. hitter, tried to pull him
on horse. bnt the bruser got soundly pun
ished for his ,emerity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

The Board of Control and Review
will be in session to-day and to morrow for
the purpose Of closing up their labors. They
will turn over their books to the County Com
missioners on Tuesday next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

re- We have received several interesting
communications, which we are compelled to
defer publishing till next week
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

EXAMINER' NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed
Examiners, by the Commissioners of Mont
gomery county, to ascertain whether public
convenience requires q change in the road
known as the New Cut Road, commencing ut
or near the crossing Of Watts Branch, on the
most desirable location through the lands Of
Ebert Perry and intersect The said road near
~ opposite The dwelling Of VIM. G Cornell,
and the widening Of said road from there TO
the river road, through the land Of said
Perry
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE to all interested
that they will meet on the premises, on
A0NDA Y, The 26H day Of Fejruary, 1877,
at The hour Of 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to execute
the commission AS aforesaid
JAMES GINGLE,
CHARLES II. THRIFT.
HARVEY G. FAWCETT,
Jan Zb-td Examiners
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
EoR 9Ar.R

cheap Cucumber Pumps all sizes. Twenty.
five per cent discount from manufacturers
prices by
oct l3--H S d. HIGGINS a son.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

DY VIRTUE of the power vested in me.
D the subscriber, by II decree passed by the
Uircnit Court for Montgomery county, as a
Court OF Equity, in a cause in said Court de-
pending, wherein Henry Franklin Veirs and
uthersare complainants, and William A Veirs
is defendant, will offer at public sale to the
highest bidder in front of the Court House, in
the town Of Rockville, in the county of Mont
gomery, in the State of Maryland, at 2
o clock, P. NJ,
On Saturday, 18th of February, 1877,
the following described Real Estate Tor so
much thereof rs may be necessary TO pay
State and County taxes row due, belonging
TO George Hill, and assessed by the County
Commissioners of Montgomery county in his
name for State and County taxes situate, "
ing and being in the 4lh Election District of
said county and described as follows:
Beginning at stake on The river road one
hundred yards west OF the Cabin John Branch,
aud with said road to said branch, and up
said branch 10 the lands of Esau Pckerel,
and with said lands west TO a tree on OF near
the line; thence TO the place Of beginning,
containing
Is Acres of Land, more or less.
Below will be found statement of the
State and County Taxes for which the above
described property will be s1ld, and the ag-
gregate amount Of property assessed 10 Geo
Hill
To State Taxes due for 1873, being II
cents on each oi00......................S 40
To County Taxes due for 1873, being
70 cents on each $ 100 ....-............... IA co
Aggregate amount of property assessed
is $4,000.
Sl8 co
To interest on SIS 90 from lst Janua-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

Ball at Great FalIs.-The Star Social
Club of Great Falls gave its annual ball on
Tuesday evening last which was largely at
tended and enjoyed. Ample provision for
good entertainment had been made, and 10 the
time of good music the happy hours were
whied away by the lovers Of Terpsichore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26
III O TT Z . H

I WOULD respectfully inform the public
Il that will continue the above business at
the old stand, and | am prepared to build
Carriages. Buggies, Wagons and Jaggers.
va Repairing, Painting and Trimming
neatly executed on the most reasonable terms.
FARM WORK, such as Broad and Narrow
Tread Wagons, Plows, Culivators, tlarrows,
&c, made to order
Old Work taken in part pay for new. Sat
isfactIon guaranteed, and prices 10 suit the
times. Estimates for work furnished on ap-
plication.
SHOP in Brookeville. at the terminus of
the Washington and Brookeville pike.
ian 26--tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-01-26

The Maryland Historical Society has re-
eeived from New York gentleman medal
said to have been presented to Mrs. Lincoln
by the French people. II is further stated that
the medal had been purchased with fund
raised by the subscription of two sons each
from 1000 French people, and that it was
sent from Switzerland Louis Napoleon having
refused to allow it to he sent from France.