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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
A Reply to Democrat. .

Editor Of the Sentinel My last letter on
"Buildng up the Party" seems to have
touched n sore spot in somebody's anatomy
to judge from Democrats TRADE published
both in your last issue and in that of the
1dpocdte. have answered "Democrap' in
detail in the latter paper. Your readers, who
had an opportunity TO see what / really wrote
as well as what he said wrote will doubtless
agree with me in thinking, that granting
democrat 20 be honest il is strange he
could be so silly as to nuke such mistakes,
and granting him intelligent it is equally
strange he should consider il prudent to com
init himself 10 such obvious misrepresentation
of what was before the eyes OF the public
There is no necessity then for me in this place
to either enlghien the darkness of his folly o.
expose the recllessness of his malice pro-
posed 10 strengthen the party from the out
side and cleanse it on the inside-not very
blame-worthy ohjects-and after the fashion
Of his kind he turns upon me and calls me a
Black Republican. This is a favorite land
very dirty trick Of the set TO which he be-
longs, aud is as good proof as can be given
that the party needs purifying. But does any
one want proof2 Do we not all know that
there is such "cliquo' as referred lo2 Do
we not also know that there is a powerful
"Rmg, with "Sold cote' under the con-
Wol OF nlgn oMclpl appointed ny the STATE.
which has even now its candidate in the field ?
Not even "Democrdt, with all his talent in
that line, can deny that these are facts-and
very discreditable facts too.
This state Of things has long existed in
Montgou cry. II has injured our agricultural
and commercial interests, and almost destroyed
our political Independence. Our candidates
are but too often the willing puppets OF out
side influences. 1t was the overthrow Of this
system that advocated. | believe, rs said
in my last letter, that the only way to do so
is by selecting candidates who can extend in
stead OF narrowing the party influence, and
who can add TO the party strength and num-
bers No better time than the present could
offer for the purpose. The old political creeds
have lost the sharpness of their edges, and
new ones are being formed to meet the issues
OF The future. This matter should be strongly
urged upon our people, for il will come up for
practical settlement at the approaching prime-
ry elections. There are many moderate men
who have in the past been associated with
the other party, bat who differ now from
Democrats In no particular. Such men would
join our ranks, IL we were willing to receive
them, aud many will offer to do So by attend
ing the primary meetings They do not ask
us for Office, not to be put to the front nor to
control the party organization, but simply
that they may have a voice in the selection Of
The candidates for whom NJ tue Fall election
they ave asked to vote. Is il any more than
air and just that they should have this, and
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If we refuse II will We not most certainly drive
from ps many valuable allies. And we need
them, not only for NJ county elections, but
for the congn sionai n which is danger
ously close in this disir, VIC tnrrcd 4 last
year, believe, by q mr. Gritty OF only four
teen. This seat in cougres, might be easily
wresed from us--wil he, most probably, If
we listen to the counsels OF such as "Demo-
crat" But we cannot be surprised at his
giving t--lhere are men who would rather
see the party ruined than lose the "loaves
and fishes" Of Office, or leave their spite and
rancor unappeased with "A full meal Of SLAM
der and abuse.
This letter and the preceding one were
written to urge fair and liberal inierprcta-
ton OF the clause in the scheme for primary
elections which present. es that no one shall
take part in them unless he has been a Demo-
crat or will pledge himself to support its nom
iuees. Such provision as il stands is not
Objectionable, but it might be most Extensively
enforced.
must, though did not intend it. point out
one Of Democrat 81 special errors. lie
empties the walls Of his wrath on the head OF
my tone such candidJte," aupposng meant
Mr. Davis In so doing he committed what a
great statesman once said twas worse than a
crime-a blunder" My reference was TO Mr.
Bar-the only candidate who has received
editoria commentator. Both Of these gentle.
men are fully able 10 take care of themselves
and as | was writing not to push candidate
but to urge measure of public policy drop
the subject. CLRoN.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
llflN1 an rBLfcANs.

I'VE suppose that the Republican party OF
flag in the coming campaign as in eighteeA
hundred and seventy-fve. The same earnest
ardor in support Of reform in State ad.sirs
will characterize its appearance before the peo-
pie Already are their sweet torres making
music in Baltimore more melodious than when
the morning stars sang for joy. Now their
deep bass, like thunder multerings, denonnces
the wholesale rascdity Of Democratic officials,
and now their unriyqled tenor rises in sub
lime laudation of Radical purity. War6Old,
the Radical candidate for Mayor, is taken I'M
der the especial charge Of Fulton, and the old
woman of the american natronizes him with
special care that no ndiscrcion may lead
him into filtration with Crcswell and COM
pany. She exhibits him before the people as
marvel Of purity, as chaslo and virtuous ia his
political life as was the fair Adonis in morals.
She even declares that his snow-white wings
have already commenced to sprout TO CT him for
thateleyated and exalted position which he will
some day occupy among the angels Of Heaven.
Some faith might be placed in bis immaculate
purity if some other herald proclaimed his
virtues, but the old woman has too often wan
dered from the path Of correctness in search Of
political lovers TO circulate the idea that lovely
and unblenlishel innocence is now her COM
panion. No, the people will perceive that they
desire the same reform in this campaign that
NH. ~, a NJ,
rison IIarrss, was their candidate for Gov
crnor. The reform they desire is the charge
and control Of the offices Of the State, and the
koy of the public treasury. Whenever a State
treasury is to be found with money in ii you
will find just the same kind OF reformers
rs Fulton and company who desire control Of
it. A State treasury hns more charms for
their eyes than magnificent landscape for the
enamoured gaze of an artist But we scarcely
think that they hope for victory in the com
ing fight. The late unfortunate unpleasant
ness bet ween Fulton and Crcsswell brings
them TO n complete standstll. The oar of
Fulton is pulling in enc direction md that of
Cresswcll in another, and both possessing
equal strength their little Radical craft is still
and motionless upon the bosom of the polil-
cal deep. Fulton may hoist sll and initiate
il with reform, but alas, Cresswel calls up
from the other direction another current of
equal force gathered from the ceaseless blowings
OF Fulton himself when he wished to be inside
the ring at Washington" and still the craft
lies inactive and immovable. So il will re-
main until the coming wave OF November will
sisk it never to rise again
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announcements.
For the State Senate.

AT the earnest solicitation of many voters
| have consented to become candidate TO
represent Montgomery County in the State
Senate, subject to the nomination Of the Demo.
cratic Conservative Convention.
Should my ielow-cltizens honor me with
this position, ii shall be my earnest effort to
protect the agricultural and labor interests Of
our county, for at last these are the only
fountains frcm whence we can hope orr expect
permanent and stable prosperity All other
interests are subordinate to these and when
brought in conflict must yield to them Cor
poration franchises should be cautiously grant
ed and wisely guarded lest instead Of being
TIE mere subservient instruments to promote
the interests of agriculture and labor, they
become the great monopolies Of rights and
powers to work their destruction So far as
they are needed to subserve public interest,
should feel free to grant aud protect them in
their rights and privileges beyond this point
should feel it my duty to oppose them. In
all matters pertaining TO the public interests,
should advocate the most rigid economy
and throw al the guards in my power 10
enforce an honest ana wise administration OF
our State government.
aug lo-tp~ GEO PETER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
suioideSf a oaghier.

WEsrMssTrR. Mas. Annnst IA 1877 Mr.
A. b. Schaeifrr. a. hie- Of the Farmers and
Mechanics Bank d Westminster, Md, was
found dead in his barn at noon to-day with
his throat GU and revolver lying by bis side,
while in his hand ne vel held a razor, with
which it was apparent he had committed the
rash act News of the occurie nce quickly
spread abroad and created great excitement
aud many sufmises in Westminster, where the
deceased was prominent man 10 town affairs,
and was greatly respected by all who knew
him. His family connections are amongst the
mos respected and Influential Of the wealthiest
portion Of Carroll county, those of bis wife
being equally wealthy aud influential. He was
also treasurer and secretary of The Taylor
manufacturing Company o! Westminster
The bank examiner was in Westminster to-day,
and found all the bank accounts correct, whilst
the manufacturing company is also in -four
ishing condition.
Up to At late hour this morning Mr. Schaeifer
appeared unusually cheerful, showing no de-
preston Of spirits About nine o'clock he
helped TO open the bank as usual, his most in
innate friends discovering nothing wrong or
unusual about him Having left the bank
directly afterward he was seen no more alive.
Between twelve and one o clock his wife went
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r Or e ~ T
Valuable Real Estate,

E9URSUANT TO an order Of the Orphans
4 Court, the Read Estate Of the lule CAPT.
John L DuFicf VIII be offered for rent, Us
follows
lst. His Home Place containing abou,
$50 or $40 acres, at s70o,9J pes
annun.
2nl farm ucnr Darnea,n=-u- ~-hiaihng
about 100 acres, at $40. Oh per anhum
Bird. farm with no Improvements near
Jamestown, containing about 100 acres,
at s25. 90 per anhum
4th. A lot Of IS or IA acres at $40 =
90 per anHHm.
9th. Ijouse and garden near Mill, at Sls.-
90 per aununI
Gin Small House near Mill, at $50 co
per Rnaum,
nh Small Hoase and garden, at go 90
per annum,
Apply to-
HATTER5LY W. TALBOT,
aug l7-2t Administrator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17

To the Democratic Conservative party Of Mont
gomery County:
Having been announced through the public
press by my Democratic friends as candidate
for the honorable position of State Senator for
this county, should be derelict 10 duty and
courtesy were not 10 respond to the call and
express my thanks for the intended honor,
accept the proliered honor and thank them
for it. Should the Conservative
voters of the county bestow upon nc tho
place Of Senator, deem it only necessary here
10 add that whatever Of capacity, energy and
integrity | now possess will be devoted to the
best interests Of the people of the county and
the welfare, advancement and honor Of my
native State. My past political life is the only
guarantee offer now for the true and faithful
discharge Of the duties of the Office should
the good people of the county select me 10
fiji it. If, however, the choice falls upon
another than myself viii most ehecrtully
take my place in the honored ranks of the
party and work as | have aud should DO for
the success of my partJ's candidate.
Most respectfully, &c.
aug 3-tfn RAYMOND W BURCHE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
TO THE PUBLIC
THE POOR MANS CANDIDATE
AN HONEST PLATFORM.

AN HONEST PLATFORM
Not having been called upon By any great
number of Democrats of any district, an
nounce myself ms candidate for the next
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, upon the follow
ing platform:
/. One Judge for the Circuit Court-an
in this connection permit me to say that a
man who has not sense enough TO shut the
door after him has no business in the Court
Iouse-dispensing with three door-shutters
at 50 so per day.
2. In place Of the Orphans Court, as now
constituted, ! 20 for one probate Judge, and
any man who knows the present Register oil
Wills, will admit that he is capable of dis
charging the duties of the Office at cos! Of
oue-third
3. Any person or persons petilioning for a
new road in this county shall pay aud give
bond for halfth cost Of opening the same.
A. That all county officers shall pay for all
blanks used in their Offices.
8. That all work done for this county shall
be given to the lowest bidder, without regard
to any family pets.
Yours Respectfully,
aug lift SAMUEL A. MATLACK.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
For the House of Delegates.

Mr.. Editor AT the solicitation Of many
friends, and in response TO a call from Clarks-
burg District, am induced to become a can
didate for the next HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
subject to the decision Of the nominating
convention, and pledge myself, if nominated
and elected, to endeavor 10 discharge my
dnties with fidelity to the best interests of my
County and State. Very respectfully,
aug Eft HOWARD GRIFFITH.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17

= VVEF'o TIHFi N.Y. JuIl 10 ToII,
Mr.. Editor The inquiry made by "a
Voter - ''W i'll he lei the people know if he
will serve?' is my apology for iniruding
upon your time and space. As citizen Of
the county, enjoying her benefits and having
to bear portion of her burdens DO not feel
at Liberty to shrink from call to a RESPONSE
bic position, if the call he MADE, unless a
paramount; duty be placed upon me- SO far as
can see If ii is the will Of the people, my feeble
service is AT their disposal
Respectfully, Isaac TouRG.
inlr 2n.-tfa
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
BaG0KEglLLE kcADEnY.
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that tile subscli-
N Der has obtained from he on hans'
Court Of Montgomery county lcllers tesla
meniary on the personal estate Of
= M1RY G. KLEfNDIENST,
late ofsaid county, deed Allpersons have
ing claims against said dcceHs, q are hereby
warned TO exhibit The same with the vouchers
thereof to the subscribers on or before The
l4lh Of August, 1878 otherwise, they may
by law, he excluded from all benefit Of said
estate. Persons indebted 10 said estate are
requestcdto make immediate, pay mont. Given
under my hand this I4lh of August, 1871.
JACOB BDOL,
aug 27-4t Administrator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17

CLARksnuae Dlsrmcr, August Sub, 1877.

CLARKsBURG DISTRICT, August Sth, 1877.
Mr.. Editor 1t is truly gratifying to see
communications in your columns from so many
districts recommending our worthy and high
ty esteemed friend, Remus G. Dorsey, for the
next House Of Delegates. And we are more
than glad to learn through your paper that he
will serve rs. We heartily agree with tho
gentlemen from the other four districts when
they speak of his qualifications, and promise
to apply our shoulders well in aiding Mr..
Dorsey, who is fully competent to ell the posi-
ton with honor and to do us good
CLARKsRURG
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GosnrN. July 18Th. is7

Nh. Editors have noticed several COM
munitions in your paper speaking Of me in
very complimentary terms in connection with
the House Of Delegates. Feeling flattered
and encouraged thereby ! have concluded 10
become a candidate for that position, aud in
making thai announcement will add that /
belong to no ring or combination other than
that Of the Democratic Conservative party, and
if elected will use my best endeavors to pro-
mote the true interest Of my County aud
State.
july 20-us r G DoRsEY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17

GOVERNOR lIESDRGoKs Manufactures
have been received from Ex-Governor Hen
bricks and wife, who are now abroad, in
which they express lively sense of enjoy ment.
The party landed at Queenstown, and jour.
neyed thence through Ireland ard Scotland to
England. In the former place they visited
Cork, Barney Castle, the lakes Of Killarney,
Dublin and Belfast, Ireland is described as
wonderfully beautiful, and Mr. Hendricks
Is not surprised that her children in America
look back to their country with such tender
lougings lie dwells with delight upon the
time spent ia the University Of Dublin From
Belfast the Hendrickses crossed to Glasgow -
After reaching London Mr.. Hendricks wrote
that Edinburgh is city of marvellous in
lerest surprising all other cities have ever
seen in beauty" They visited all the places
OF historic importance, and the Sunday OF
their stay in Edinburgh went to the old Gray
Friars Church to hear McGregor preach -
Mr. Hendricks pronounced him The most pow
erfu man he had ever heard in the pulpit.
or London Mr. Hendricks has not time to
write much. Afler half weeks sojonru he
said it could only be described in book. lle
makes note however, Of the fact that they
came from Edinburgh to London, n distance OF
four hundred miles, in nine hours, after an
overland trip that must he enough to make the
head swim. Mr.. Hendricks has written that
he docs MOI propo-e 10 shorten his tip but
that they will probably be at home by the
middle Of Autumn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
A Newspaper Controversy and Person
ali5ies Despised.

Mr.. EHtor:-Believing as I do, that the
people of this county have too much confidence
in my integrity TO suppose me capable Of ex-
pressing sentiments | do no; entertain, or of
making statements that are not true, shall
not condescend to answer the wanton attack Of
Allen Bowie Davis made on me in his reply in
your last issue TO certain inquiries OF "a
prominent gentleman of this District
do not intend to permit myself to be drawn
into any personal controversy with him or
with any one else, but shall content myself
with referring to my card of acceptance, pub
lished in another colutnn of your paper, as
the embodiment Of my political sentiments
A resort to personalities, and constant air.
ing of ones self in the public journals, is a
sure indication Of weak mind destitute o.
any other stock in trade
w Vrtuc Pou,c Tr
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
june 20-tfs

Mr. Filter IL see by your paper that q
bitter personal feud has sprung up between
two OF the rival candidates for the Office Of
Surveyor, not creditable to either Of the
parties, and would suggest the united sup
port Of WM KEEFE, a consistent Democrat,
and one who spnrued the nomination OF the
opposition party when offered 20 him some
years ago.
aug l7-tf DEMOCRAT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
For County Commissioner.

Kr. Editor AT the solicitation Of many
friends J am induced to become a candidate
for COUNTY COMMISSIONER, subject to
the decision Of the nominating convention,
and pledge myself, if nominated and elected
to endeavor to discharge my duties with
fidelity TO the best interest Of my county.
aug Eft S. NJ. LYDDANE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17

3n announcing my name as a candidate.for
MOUSE or DELEGATES, desire to tender
my sincere thanks TO the citizens of Mont
gamery county for the honor conferred upon
NC two years ago. and pledge myself il. nomi-
nited and elected, TO endeavor faithfully to
discharge my duties TO the best interest of my
County and State, II my friends decide other
wise. hey will find me battling for the sue
cess Of The minated ticket
Very respectfully, WIN. NJ CANDY.
aug loft
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17

Through Il kind Providence, ! have so far
recovered my health that feel safe in graft
fying my many friends by announcing my
self a candidate for the Office Of Surveyor Of
Montgomery roanty at the next coming cleo
ton, suhiec to nomination lay the Democratic
Convention. Also that after July lst shall
be ready 10 attend to the active duties Of
surveying. .
je SIT va. GRADY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
SCI nCT SLIpABLE MEN.

The approaching election is fraught with
issues OF the grayesl character to the State of
Maryland. Owing. 10 tine strike, claims of
great magnitude will be presented to the Leg
islature against the State 1t oehooves the
voters at the coming primary election TO look
well TO this matter, and in their choice of can
didafes TO select men of wel-tried integrity
10 represent our county, men who will protect
the interests of the Stale against all improper
and exorbitant charges
II the State should be burthened with all
the delays and losses sustained by the Rail-
road and other corporations, then indeed will
our financial condition be next akin to bank
rup;cy.
Select men Of discretion that will meet out
justice TO all parties, without fear, favor or
prejudice.
Select men of accumen that canHA, H. i.
1slSs'l'i' aoy y ~ egislssTrion such as may
furnish prelext for paying unjust and un-
founded claims that may arise out of the pres
ont difficulties and camplications
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SATURDAY, September /, 1877,


for the purpose Of voting for persons to be
nominated as candidates for the following
Offices according TO the provisions of said
plan. viz
Candidate for the State Senate.
3 Candidates for House Of Delegates.
Candidate for Surveyor.
Candidate for Sheriff.
Candidates for County Commissioners
the voters Of each District to elect their own
candidate for Commissioner.
At the same time the voters OF each Election
District will elect three Judges of Election to
act at the subsequent Primary Elections. to
serve for two years, or until their successors
shall be chosen.
Also the voters of each Election District
will elect by ballot one person from each Elec-
/, lion District, who shall together with the
State Central Committee for Montgomery
county, constitute the County Committee.
Polls open at o'clock A. NJ, and close at
| 6, p. NJ.
The following named gentleman have been
selected and will please serve at the ensuing
Primary Election.
LIST District-Jonalhan D. Barnsley, Richard
Lausdale, u. Maccubbin Waters.
2nG District--Samuel Scott, Z. L. Windsor.
AlonZo Sellman.
3rd District-Alexander Dade, Richard W
Williams, G. r, Hershey.
4lh Observation-Disclosures Clagett, Sylvester
G. Jones, Chandler Keys
9th Distriet-Thos L holland, Jno. Bready,
Alfred Ray.
The County Convention, under said plan,
will be held at Rockville, on
SATURDAY, September 9th, 1877,
commencing nj 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
The names Of all persons that have been
forwarded TO the Committee as candidates for
the various Offices will be published next
week.
ED. W. OWEN.
GEORGE PETER
Il. B. PRETTYMAN.
State Central Committee for Montg'y county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17
Primary Election and Conyen.
ton.

In pursuance of the plan adopted by the
Democratic Conservative party Of Montgomery
Comfy, in Convention assembled in April
last the Democratic Conservative voters OF
Montgomery County are hereby notified that
Primary Elections will be held at the usual
places Of holding Primayy Meetings in the sew
eral Election Districts on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-08-17

Mr.. Editor; If HOWARD GRIFFITH will
allow the use of his name before the County
Convention as a candidate for the House Of
Delegates his past record IS firm, true and
unwaYering Democrat will insure him the
support OF large number OF the voters Of
CLARKSBURG DISTRICT.