Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-06-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Corresponding Of Tie Sentinel ]
WAsuINoroN. D. G. June 6, Isl

WASHINGTON. D. G. June 6, 1871.
The pure Radicals OF the North are howl
ing very loud over the deplorable condition
Of the society Of The South. The most horri-
bic crimes may be committed at the North,
add the murrlerous proeliViiies oil the people
are passed quietly over, by condouing the de-
praVity Of the individual, whilst in the South,
asnurdsr OF single individual from personal
quarrels entirely is characterized as that OF
tho whole Of that section and is made the
pretext for federal interference as is the case
in the Chisholm affair in Mississippi The
Governor nf Illinois has taken no steps TO cap
ture and punish the assasslns OF the sixty
minors 1T Streator, Illinois, and yet there is
30 talk Of asking Secretary Evarls to write the
Governor of Illinois letter reminding him
of his duty; where be thy consistency, oh,
ye Radical reds.
The long heated and holly contested Kill
Kenny CaI fight over the Baltimore +. 0. has
reached its finale. The agency is over, the
fiat has gone forth in the appointment By the
Administration Of one Eraslus b. Tyler Of that
city to the position, and quiet reigas supreme
over the monumental city once more.
The sudden fight OF the qx-congressional
carget-bagger, Whitmore, from South Caro-
LIMA, it is reported hare, was owing 10 the
recent Developments ia the legislature very
seriously complicating him with a large steal
aud be has returned to his native State, Mas
sachusetts where II ia hoped his people will
visit Bpon him the punishment he SO richly
deserves
The yearly custom Of decorating the graves
Of the soldiers and sailors was observed with
even more than the usual zeal. The Grand
Army OF the Republic have been busy assisted
by a COMMITTEES Of ladies, for week past
gathering flowers and eyergreens with which
TO bedec6 The grassy mounds, and the success
which attended their eiorts was made mani
fest ia the profusion OF floral tribute placed
on the graves in the various cemeteries and on
the many monuments throughout the city
The day waa most suspicious for tho beautiful
commemorative service. The sun shone re-
splendent, and the warm rays we're pleasantly
tempered by a most refreshing breeze. Bush
ness generally was suspended, aad tns two
District cities wore a holiday look. As early
as nine o'cleck and from that hour until after
midday the avenues were lined With carriages
and pedestrians aaA the usually quiet streets
Of Georgetown were alive with people wend
ing their way to the grand city Of the dead
Arlington. Each recurring season adds to
the loneliness OF this attractive place. Nature
keeps pace with art, and the lofty oaks on the
hillside seemed animated as the foliage IN
dulaies in the soft breeze Of spring morn,
whilst the air fragrant with opening blossoms
enliyens With myriads Of frathered songsters
The principal ceremonies were at tbs central
stand, where at II o'clock, The Presidential
party arrived and were received by the execu-
tive committee and at l2@ O'Clock the grand
procession, consisting Of The decorating COM
mitlee, ex-soldiers and sailors and the orphan
children, formed in front Of the Arlington
Mansion, headed by the Marine band They
then marched to the tomb Of the unknown, -
where hAlling the band played a drge !;
after which the marsh was continued
by the main road to the cemetery, where the
procession separated aud proceeded With the
decoration Of the graves. At the conclusion
Of which the procession reformed and counter
marched to the central stand where the ser
vices closed With appropriate singing and
praying. Thus the cloud Of darkness has
been dispelled, the night OF gloom has ended
We bask in the daylight Of happiness, we live
ia the Sunshine of prosperity. Balm has been
poured on the natons wounds and We are
offered the oil Of JOY. DRNocRiTgs