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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
ACCEPTANCE.

Mr.. Editor Having been called upon
through your columns, and otherwise solicited
by many friends, to become candidate for
The State Senatorship this Fall, ! take this oc-
casion and mode of saying to the people that
II they Will select me, without II canvass on
my part and with the distinct understanding
that ! am entirely free, and intend 10 keep
myself free, from corporation influence and
ring domination, AMI will support no meas
ure except such as will, in my opinion, be
conducive of the greatest good TO tue greatest
number, will accept the nomination, but if
am expected to serve any interest other than
that Of the whole people, must respectfully
decline.
Deprecating, as do, the contest between
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad companies, which de-
signing politicians, for selfish ends have naug-
urated aud are endeavoring 10 make the issue
in this campaign / will most assuredly never
consent to become party to it. II the poll
ties of our State are to degenerate intoa con
test between rival corporations for the adj
vancement of their material interests, and
her statesmen into corporation agents, then !
have no desire TO participate in the former o. to
be ranked among the latter, If, however,
reform in governmental abuses, retrenchment
in State, County and Municipal expenditures,
and faithful and conscientious discharge Of
public duties by our officers, are the objects
to be attained. it would afford me pleasure 10
aid in their accomplishment
But if the people of my native county
do not see ft to select me after this avowal of
my sentiments, shall continue to possess my
soul in peace and move ON in the even tenor
OF my way. Respectfully
W VEiRs BJUIC Jr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

SENATOR WHITES LErTER-At meeting
at Tammany Hall on Jnly 4th letter from
Senator Whyte was read, in which, after ex-
pressing his regret at not being able to attend
the celebration, he says;
al sympathize with you in the sentiments
expressed in your invitation as to the recent
public humiliation, and the determination 10
SO guard the peoples rights as 10 prevent its
repetition. What u foul blot on republican
institutions, that, after century of freedom,
and at a time when, in the barber OF your
great metropolis, you were about to erect in
stately grandeur colossal statue Of Liberty
enlightening the world,' less than u half doz-
en- privileged feons had won with their loaded
dice the chief mqgistracy of the nation. 1t
was n darker stain that the executive could,
uuchallenged, summon thearmy OF the United
States TO the seat of government and encamp
il in the very shadow Of the capitol, to en-
force, if need be. that wrong upon Congress,
when we reflect that under the constitution
those very soldiers were but the creatures Of
the representatives of the people"
After referring to other suggested "inter-
nal mnrovement' and "free trade in ships
policy as something to make oblivious the
wrong done, he pointedly concludes:
ave shall not whine over and lament the
dead past we shall not disturb the living
present; but we must and shall provide such
safeguards for the future, that no such crisis
for our country's pence shall ever occur again
While we shall rejoice, whenever aud wher-
ever, under the present administration, there
shall be "a triumph of the right, we can never
forget the hurt nhicleRIpon the constitution
by the success OF -Mis 40 saral 4ed wroagI
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
a CARD

A number of personal and political friends
have expressed to me the desire that would
he a candidate from this county, this Fall, for
a seat in The State Senate.
To such kind expressions my reply has
heen, that the people through their represen-
tatives in the recent Democratic and Conser-
vative convention, lin the action Of which !
had participated and ia the main approved)
had determined at the primary meetings, to be
held at the time fixed by the Executive Demo-
cratic and Conservative Committee of the
county. to vote for and make their own
nominations. also stated that il they thought
proper to honor me with the nomination for
the Senate, | saw no reason why | should
decline it-that very important questions,
touching the finances honor and dignity of
the State, would be before the next Legsla-
tnre, in which ! had had some experience, and
10 she just settlement of which it wou,d be
very agreeable for me to participate
| will now add. that it honOreh with the
nomination and election, J will give to the
best interests Of the State, and particularly to
those Of Montgomery county, the same atten-
ton and devotion which my past life and
the manner in which | discharged former
public trust, affords the best guarantee and
assurance.
A. B. DAVIS.
GREENWOOD, June s, 1877.
P S.-Since writing the above, have re-
ceved the Rockville Sentinel, containing call
upon me in the same direction, with prolIer Of
Democratic and Conservative support lIighly
approaching this call and profler Of support
from a source entirely unknown to me, re-
specially with my thanks beg leave TO refer
to the above card as my answer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
A RlLD EAGLE.

Among our many exchanges, none are so
welcome as the Montgomery Adcocate pub
lishe6 in Rockville. 1t is the only represen-
tative of the county worthy to be patronized
Vim. II Brewer is the able editor and pro-
prietor."
We take the above extract from a patent
medicine circular called The Georgetown Eagle f;
It purpor,s to be newspaper but the decop-
ton is so transparent that only a simple few
have been deceived. So FIR from objecling, we
are rather pleased that our neighbor the
Adcocate, should be compimented, as it is
a neat and enierprising journal and well wor-
thy of it.
About nine weeks ago this sun-hatched
Eagle burst its shell and ever since its infant
screams as it yainly begged for advertising
food, have offended the ears of Georgetown
Inhabitants. 1t ia an Eagle of more than or
binary diminuiive size, being only six columns
to the page and feaihered with what is known
as patent outside" Its appearance would
be beautifed and its value enhanced if il would
only procure a "pateut inside" also. But if
il cannot afford both we would earnestly sug-
gest, that since its editor seems better at select
ing copy than anything else he get the patent
inside aud take charge Of the outside himself,
The only original article we find is an adver-
tisement of the eagle Job Printing Office
taking up an entire column and consisting OF
Just forty -four words 1t is a description OF
the different kinds of work II can perform bu,
while it is recommending its "bll-heads' and
'e,ier. heads it is singularly silent in regard
to bock-heads We suppose it has left lis
readers to infer from lis editorial columns tina,
il has a large stock of them constantly on
hand
We would like TO devote more space to the
Eagle, but as we expect shortly to publish its
obituary, we will defer all further mention
until that time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
SANDY Spn1Nas. July 3. 1871

Mr. Editor The ridiculous address that
Silns Wright Davis has male 10 his fellow citi-
zens of Montgomery county under his card for
Surveyor, as published in the Sentinel Of June
20, would be passed by without special notice
were it not that Mr. Davis seems determined
that should recommend him for tie Office of
County Surveyor, whether ! be willing or UNI
willing. This consider unfair. certainly
should not be furced to recommend a gentle
man who can so well recommend himself
do confess that Mr.. S. W Davis has been beg
ging very hard for my mantle TO fall on his
shoulders and he has promised me fair re-
ward for the mantle His own words will ex-
press his promise best. June 9Th land that is
not two months ago. he says "You can have
real control Of the Surveyorship, if you make
me the nominee County Surveyor. You can
be the poUer behind The throne and have due
share OF the emoluments in fact you can d.
rect the whole business" And now because
the mantle wouldn't fall he tells the good peo-
pie that two months ago | made my political
will and said, stand still, Silas Wright Da-
Wis, and let my mantle fall upon your Shout
ders, " while one month ago he was still beg
ging for it. Here is contradiction of dates
I acknowledge that WAS not little surprised
to discover that the County Surveyorship is
considered the heirloom OF my family
never knew it until Mr. Davis so published IT,
And if it is, all can say is that the good peo-
pie of Montgomery county have bestowed
upon me all honorable legacy, and this kind
ness must arise from the fact that have al
ways tried to do my duty in executing the Of
fee.
And as the people have been so kind ms to
bestow it TO my keeping, ! do not think that !
would be treating them well to pretend to give
ii away before ihey themselves decree that
have worn it. the mantle, long enough can
assure them that have never offered il to Mr.
w s. Davis, and that shall never undertake
to bequeath that 10 any other that does not be-
long TO me- but is only IN my keeping for the
time allotted aud that ! will be always will
ing to resign in favor Of the man of their
choice.
Now. Mr. Editor, if you will be kind enough
TO publish the above so that the people may
be assured that am fairly.on my feet, and in
better health than have oeen for the last six
years, and am willing 10 serve them as hereto
fore, have no doubt that they will this
coming election again decree that mantle still
to remain on my shoulders. | promise them
that ii shall be respectfully worn as their gifl
and not az an heirloom of my family
VIM GRADY
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
TIE BoAThENS STRIKE.

The plan Of adjustment of the troubles OF
the C. & q. canal seems at present 10 be indie
terminable. The boatmen still have the canal
biockaded, without molestation by the auihori-
ties. The President and Board of Directors
met ut Cumberland on Tuesday last, but did
nothing 10 advance the settlement of the pend
nc difficulties. BY the obsinacy of these in
discreet boatmen this State institution is losing
caste as u mode for the transportation OF the
poodncts OF the people along the line and
money 10 The State. IL portion will net ac-
cept the compromise rendered by the shippers
Of coal let the Governor of the State interfere
aud have the canal deobs,rucled and give
those men who are willing to work chance to
gain something as livelihood The b. & 0.
railroad Is taking advantage Of the sto2page
of business on he canal by making further re-
dnction in coal freighis.
This siike is working detrimont lhrce-fod-
the future business Of the caual the financial
loss At present TO the State, and the boaimen
hddling their time in idleness, are reetiv-
ing injury. Like everything else this strike
must have an ending, aud why the authorities
have not ere this time dealt more stringonlly
aud decisively with the contentious parties and
proceeded with business we are at loss to
know.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
A Plea for Consistency.


tn tie Editor Of the Sentinel
Der Sir "A paper, without date or sigma
ture, is circulating extensively in The commu-
nifty which characteristics those who support the
nomination Of Mr. Allen 3 DAVIS for the
State Senate as bad or p8a,Ro Democrats.
The reason is that Mr.. Davis was during the
war an advocate OF the restoration Of the Union
on the Democratic basis OF preserving to all
States all their rights. Now we know that
many of the soundest Democrats in the land
held this opinion, even those whom we have
selected as leaders Of the party. Not a year
ago We were intent upon proving that Samuel
j Tilden was not as had been charged by the
Republicans, disuhionist Were we pseudo
Democrats because we did sol Is that a good
quality in IA candidate for the presidency which
is a bad quality In a candidate for our State
Senate? II so, we as a party have but poor
chance OF carrying of the prize for consistency
There is another point worthy of notice
We are constantly coudemning 0 p. Morton
and other Radicals for their "Bloody shirt"
and "Southern outrage" speeches Is it quite
consistent in us TO be continually rakng up for
party purposes the enmities, prendices or bad
feelings engendered by the war? Especially
is this to be condemned when the charges are
unjust aud untrue
| do not know who the Democrat was that
proposed Mr.. Davis name, but, if he be a
pseudo Democrat, he is ut any rate in good
company-he is acting in sympathy with the
| acknowledged leaders of the party and prin-
ciples laid down in the platform OF our ma
tonal conventions
We have been talking very loudly about
| reform lately, but it strikes me that there are
spots within the party where n little reform
would be wholesome. REFoRMgR.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

Mr.. Editor of the names mentioned in
connection with our next House Of Delegates,
none nave been received with more sutisfac-
ton by a majority of the people Of this section
than that Of Mr. Isaac Young.
He has served the people heretofore with
singular ability, and preserving intact his
personal character has well earned the reputa-
ton of being an honest politician.
To this, we think, there will be no dissent
During the session Of our next Legislature
there will arse questions requiring labolous
research, patient study and an ability to de-
fend individual opinion on The floor. In these
essentials Mr.. Young has but few superiors.
He cannot descend to the "artful lodges" Of
the machine politicians" We expect these
to oppose his nomination, but if the sufirages
of his fellow Democrats call him to the field,
we will guarantee that their banner will never
be dishonored in his hands. As yet we have
heard nothing direct from him. viii he let
the people know whether be will serve?
Respectfully, VOTER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

Col. Bob Ingersoll, in recent lecture, said
of the Electoial Commission that it "averted
civil war, but if it would be averted in the
future, there must be no more fraud at the
ballot-box. There exists al. est difference
Of opinion as to who was elected President,
and contests should be carried on SO that
there can be no chance for difference. The
purity of the ballot must be sustained by a
splendid public opinion, and every gentleman
in the United States must despise the man
who seeks or accepts Office by fraud" Now,
If Col Bob Ingersoll and his friends had taken
this patriotic stand nj about the time they
were making up the returns in Louisiana and
Florida what glorious thing it would have
been. We should then have heard nothing of
frauds at the ballot-box, nor of differences of
opinion rs TO who had been elected. Nor
would any gentleman now be called upon to
dispise the man who accepts office by fraud
Alas we fear that Colonel Bob's political
honesty is no more sincere than are his
diatribes against the Creator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
DEATHS

DIED, 10 Rockville, on Wednesday evening,
July nth, THOMAS, son of Jno. G., Jr., and
Annie L. England, aged months and 10
days.
The funeral will take place at the p. Z.
Church to-day friday at 8! o'clock, A. NJ.
DIED, June 2sth, 1877, at the residence of
his son, at Great Falls SAMUEL NJ. FISHER,
in the 6Srd year Of his age.
DIED, in Baltimore, at The residence Of his
grandfather, Augustus P Skinner, on Friday,
Julv 6, at l2,45 o'clock A. NJ, of cholera
infantum, MORRIS OnEN, aged months and
20 days, infant SOU Of H. NJ. and Mary A.
West
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

In the last letter from this city to the SIM
II was reported that Judge Wylie had settled
the Third Colored Baptist church by deciding
that the Gaskns trasiees were the legitimate
church authorities. and directing that control
and possession Of the church building be given
10 them. This decision made great dissatis.
faction with the opposing party and the meet
ings afterwards were far from harmonious -
The church, which is situated on 3rd street
between II and northwest, has been under
the control Of the Gaskins trustees since the
decision, and il was expected that at a church
meeting on next "Wednesday that the difficult
ties would be harmonized But at | o'clock
this morning the church was in flames. An
alarm was turned on and the fremen were
promptly on the spot. The flames spread with
such rapidly that it vas impossible to save
the roof, the brick wall still stands, and the
fixtures, the organ, the melodeon, and seats
were all saved The FIRE is believed by the
police authorities to be the work of an incep.
diary, as the door was broken and the build.
lug fired from the choir gallery in the book
case. General talk, without any proof so Cav
rs can be discovered, attributes the fire 10 the
persons who had declared that notwithstand.
the decision or Judge Wyliethe Gaskins fami-
ly should not control the church. The congre.
cation were by no means daunted. however
bat Immediately went TO work, and althouch
the roof was burned Off they held early ser.
vice at 3 o'clock and again at H.. There was
communion service in the morning and baa.
tism in the pool Ia the afternoon = Uashing.
ton Cor. q Baltimore Sun Of tie sih.
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For the House of delegates.

Mr.. EDToR: Among the various names
spoken of in connection with the HOUSE OF
DELEGATES this Fall, none is more favora-
bly, received by the people than that Of Mr..
REMUS G. DORSEY. Mr.. Dorsey has been
a lifelong Democrat, as were his father and
grandfather, before him. lie has served with
fidelity and efficiency in the Board of County
Commissioners, and is gentleman Of ac-
business capacity and integrity
Tie will be warmly supported by many of
the Democrats of
June 29--tf$ MEDLEY'S.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

In announcing my name as a candidate for
the Office of COUNTY SURVEYOR to the
voters Of Montgomery county, (subject how
ever to the decision of the Democratic Goa
yention) would state that for the past twenty
wears have been a practical surveyor. If
elected ! shall endeavor to discharge faith
fully the duties of the Office.
June 29-tf& NJ l., VENABLE
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At the urgent solicitation Of many warm
personal and political friends throughout the
length and breadth Of the county, please an
nouuce SILhS WRIGHT DAVIS a candidate
for the Office of SURVEYOR, subject TO the
action of the voters Of the Democratic Com
sentative party at the primary election next
ensuing.
SILAS WRIGHT DAVIS.
iune offs
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rHE OLD MAN AGAIN ron SURVEYOR.

Through a kind Providence, have so far
recovered my health that feel safe in graft
flying my many friends by announcing my
self candidate for the Office of Surveyor of
Montgomery county at the next coming cleo
ton, subject to nomination by the Democratic
Convention. Also that, after July LIST, shall
be ready to attend to the active duties of
surveying.
je s-tf WIN. GRADY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

At the solicitation Of many friends, I an
nounce myself as a candidate for the next
SHERIFFALTY Of Montgomery county, sub
ject to the nomination Of the Democratic party,
and pledge myself, if elecied Il, to bring to the
Office conscientious discharge Of duty
may 25-f THOS. WATERS, Of s.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13
For Surveyor.

TO The Voters Of Montgomery county
AT the solicitation of many friends I an
nounce myself AS a candidate for the office Of
SURVEYOR of Montgomery couRty at the
next election, subject to nomination by the
Democratic Convention.
july CITE WIN. KEEFE.
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To Tie Vofers of .Nonfgomerg county !:

At the solicitation Of numerous friends |
announce myself asa candidate for the Office
of SHERIFF Of this county. II nominated
and elected shall strive to fulfill the duties
of the office, and il not shall give my IN
wavering support TO the nominee OF the Demo-
cratic party.
may 25-tfn ISAAC r. MACS.
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For Sheriff.

To The Voters Of Montgomery County
AT the request of many friends, hereby
announce myselfas a candidate for the mex
SilERlFFALTY Of Montgomery county, sub
jet, of course to the decision Of the Demo.
cratic party in convention assembled Il
nominated aud elected, shall strive to fulfill
with perfect impartiality the duties Of the
position; If defeated in the convention, my
unwavering support will be given to the
choice of that body.
HUGH C. TOWNSEND
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FOB q n.r.E

A FARM OF $50 ACRES Improved by
N large STONE DWELL ING and necessaI
Oui-Buildings. The property is susceptD)
Of being divided into TWO farms Of abo|
equal size. Also a farm Of } so 10 100 Acri
Both of the above places well wooded Al
watered, and very Desirable
Apply TO II. ". TALBOT,
Attorney -at-Law,
may lS--tf Rockville, Md
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FoR RmNT.

A DESIRABLE DWELLING HOUSE
n Garden, centrally located and [
good neighborhood, Rockville. Nd.
ALSO, a large new DWELLING HON
and Garden Lot attached, at Black
Mills, near Darnestown, Md.
For terms inquire at Rockville. Nd,
mar 23--tf n. D. OFFUT
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hereby announce myself as candidate
for the next Sherilalty Of Montgomery coun-
", subject 10 the decision Of The Democratic
Nominating Convention, and respectfully So
licii the SURFACES Of my ieiow-citizeus.
may IS JN0. AMBROSE CLEMENTS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

Tweed comes up smiling and proposes, as
there appears to be question Of veracity be-
tween himself and Attorney General Fair
child, that the facts in dispute, being those
furnished in his statement, be submitted to
one or more unbiased gentleman for a written
decision. This is all very WELL so far as 1t
goes nut while II may satisfy Mr.. Tweed I,
VIII not satisfy the public. The public wants
10 see the Facts for itself, and Judge for itself ;
nothing less win content il.
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HUGH C. TOWNSEND
june 8-tf

AT the solicitation of many friends, ! an
nounce myself as Il candidate for the Sheriff
atty or Montgomery county, subject TO the
decision of the Democratic Convention
je 8-tf JOHN W. WALLlCH.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

Mr.. EDIToR The Democratic and Conser-
vative friends of Mr.. RAYMOND w BUBCHE
request You to announce him as n candidate
for SENATOR at the ensuing election. Please
do so and obige many voters in the county.
June 29-tfs
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

Mr.. EDIToR Please announce HATTERS-
LIZ W. TALBOT, Esq as candidate for
the STATE SENATE, subject 10 the nomi-
nation of the Democratic Conservative party
of Montgomery county.
july l3-tf MANY VOTERS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-13

Mr.. EDITOR 1t is n great qualification to
the many friends of W yElRS BUUlC, Jr,
Esq, to see his name announced for STATE
SENATOR, and he will be cheerfuly sup
ported by his many friends Of the banner dis
trict,
july l3-H TIE FOURTH.
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announcements.
For the State Senate.

Mn. EprToR Please announce the name
of WIN. T JONES as candidate for State
Senate and oblige his many friends in
july l3-if4 MEDLEY'S.