Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-09-27
The Press on the Nominees.


We are sure that the Democracy of the Sixth
district will be able to lite upon Mr.. Peter
and ought 10 give him the same or larger
majority than they gave Mr.. Walsh two years
ago. Mr.. Peter is gentleman of great promi-
nence in bis own county, has made an excel
lent State Senator, and is quite worthy TO
receive the undivided sufrages Of the party
Baltic. Bulletin.
The result yesterday is victory for the
Montgomery county Democrats, which, con-
sidering the substantial service they have rem
dered TO their party in the past, they fully
deserved and are clearly entitled to. 1t Is not
denied that Mr.. Peter has some very pro-
nounced enemies in his party in this city, but
whether they will carry their hostility 10 the
point of Withholding their support from him
when the day Of election arrives is question
which none can determine but themselves. =
We lean to the opinion that much, if not all
Of it, will melt away before that period is
reached. -Frederick Duly Time, ReP.)
Mr. Peter has ever been true and consis-
tent friend to the great agricultural interests
OF his section, and the mechanic and working
men have always found a ready ear and an
open pocket to their wants. Mr.. Peter has
held but few political offices at present he
represents his county in the State Senate. His
position az the Rockville Bar is that OF an
honest, conscientious lawyer, who always
fights hard for his clients. Mr.. Peter was
chosen by bis county against his honorable
opponent, Mr.. L. B. Prettyinan, by a minority
of four hundred and forty-two votes. Mont
gomery therefore appeals to her Democratic
friends to stand true TO her choice and the
nominee of the party in the Sixth district
Frederick Citizen.
As the nominee of the Democracy OF this dis
trict, Mr. Peter commends himself 10 every
Democrat for cordial support, which 1t is
the duty of all Democrats to give with a
hearty good will, particularly in times such
as these, when fidelity 10 that party is the
only true source OF security to the nation.
The Democratic party, whose displacement
from power was Immediately followed by dis
asters which, through an agonzing series OF
sixteen years. brought untold troubles and
confusion upon the whole country, and from
which, through Democratic successes, we are
only beginning TO escape and see the light OF
day. Hence ii is that it becomes doubly the
duty of every Democrat to adhere faithfully
to the cause, 10 strike finishing blow at this
supreme moment, and to restore the country
10 its normal condition by restoring the Demo-
cratic party to its supremacy, now almost fully
contaminated. Under these circumstances we
appeal to all Democrats to be true to their
glorious old banner and TO permit the inter-
venton of no feeling or subordinate considera-
ton to divert them from a cordial support OF
the nominee. -HagerstOwn Mail.
Judged from our standpoint" as the I'M
mortal ~. N" would say the GreenbacS
party in this Congressional district cannot be
said TO show formidable front. In Allegany
county the movement lacks in enthusiasm,
numbers, leadership, and all the other force
full elements that go toward making up an
active campaign on any political issue. We
have never seen a tanner demonstration than
that which inauguraled the new party in our
county. AS TO how it may be in other coun-
ties we cannot speak SO intelligently, but the
evidences are largely against the movements
popularity. II does not seem 10 have caught
the public's attention II is not active, and
we 60 not believe it will become so.
AS to the nomination. There were but two
men mentioned in the convention who had a
reputation outside of their own counties. One
of them was Mr.. Syester, the other Col. Res
ley. The nomination was near about the best
that could be made. But when this is said all
is said. The new party has standard-bearer
in our district, but the standard bearer has
but a slim following. There can be, according
10 the present outlook, no active organization
there are no local workers enrolled
there will be no able speakers the sinews for
the conduct of q campaign will he lamenably
wanting, and the gentlemen who now throw
into the breach are certainly lead
ing a forlorn hope Cumberland Neps, Rep.
Mr.. Urner commenced his political career in
Frederick city as q rebel, and at one time, 10
company with several of his companions, was
arrested by the United States authorities, but
upon subscribing 10 the oath was promptly
released. His sympathies were with the South
during the late nnpleasantness, and was so
by all his acquaintance. But ''all
things human change" so came change for
Urner. Frederick had no Republican lawyer,
and he seemed TO Gil the bill so with rare
sagacity he threw aside his rebel sympathies
and came out full-hodged Republican, and
soon became the leading Republican member
of the bar. He was rewarded with the posi-
ton of States Attorney, and during the last
Presidential contest was an eector at large
on the Hayes and Wheeler ticket. Mr. Urner
having repented his rebel proclvities for the
sake Of securing lucrative practice, will fur
nlsh the Republican papers text for patriotic
illusions on his devotion to the Union during
the late rebelion-but we fancy it will hardly
answer TO make much reference to the past
it might wound Urner's feelings; and yet as
as Congress is in view at the end of the line
he can stand it. So turn on the wind mills
shout rebel claims-rebe atrocities-a solid
South and dsfranchised negroes, he Il stand it,
Only elect him TO Congress, that's all he
wants. Oakland Democrat.