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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence efathe Sentinel ]

Vt, - n n 10 n. 1910
"A'"''o'' - - -
The exodus oil Our oolons SINCE inc ADJOURN
n ent has been sweeping, and with them has
gone mucb that gave our city a business ap-
-. MI ,d rooa;n,, rooros oe
pe"'a"'e "'
our hotels have oeen CROWDED ior several
weeks with visitors and Lobbyists, and huge
niles of trnnks blocked nm the pas;ace WAYS
Street cars and chariots were packed with those
nassino and remssine to the capitol. and on
every hand were evidences of something to be
done and doinc of intense interest and imnor
lance. Yet Today nearly all these have dis
appeared and we are Jogging along AS quietly
as some rural town in harvest time. when lis
only visitors the adj ,cent farmers. are kent nj
home by the necessity of the harvest 6elds.-
For DAYS the flag was continuously floating
over the Capitol and during the Succeeding
nights the brilliant light of the tholus or LAM
tern. which snrmounis the dome. shaved us
that the war of words was going on below
but both flag and beacon are pone and we re-
aIize that many of the disgraceful scenes flow
ing out from disordered brains will not be
seen here again I'll another approaching adj
iournment forces prolonged sessions and per-
mits drunken and Gisorderly members to ex-
hibit themselves in their tantrums.
The closing scenes of Congress are ALWAYS
intensely interesting in the attempt to coucen-
trate into the two or three DAYS preceding
the hour Of adjournment the accumulated
business of months much excitement necessa-
rily aroused not only among the Solons, but
in the crowded lobbps. Instead of acting
upon the the appropriation bills during the
Winter and Spring, Congress invariably con-
sumes its time in windy debates upon col
lateral and unmportant issues leaving undone
till the last moments that which shonld
be done at FIRST Millions OF dollars are voted
away in the fuss and confusion without any
one on the floor of the House or Senate. save
soma In tarestod onha, phn IL oc,;n. e. ~ a. :
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
BREvITIES.


Did You ever try to calculate how much
longer II lakes you 10 brush the flies off your
sandpapered head than ii did to brush your
hair when you had h?
Several of the workingmeu who went TO
Brazil have returned 10 Charleston, s. c., and
tell terrible story Of their treatment. They
say they were half starved and otherwise i'll
treated By the contractors.
Senator B. X. Bruce, of Mississippi, and
Josephine B. Wilson, of Cleveland, Ohio, both
coored, were married pm Monday evening last
in iha, city. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. N S. Rutisoh, rector OF St. Paups
Episcopal Church. About seveuty-ive friends
were present. The bridal party left for tour
in Europe.
A brilliant meteor passed over Green Castle,
Ind, on the night of the sth inst 1t moved
slowly southwark from point about twelve
degrees above the horizon in the southwest
After moving about twenty degrees, it sepa-
rated into three parts AID suddenly disap-
peared, its altitude at tine Of dsappea rance
being about ten degrees. u was at least four
times as brilliant as Venua
Private Dalzel asserts that Ohio is solid for
Grant in 1880. He furthes says It is decreed
that the man on horseback will be The next
President of the United Shtes. In copying
his letter to this effect the Cincinnati CONNER
ciai says: "Dalzell must !ake another turn
at our waste basket. Lunacy so pronou need
rs the above cannot be cure, in any other
way No more Dalzell for US. He shall
perish"
Gov. Matthews of West Virginia has been
interviewed. He expresses himself as conf
dent that there will be no labq instruction
in that State this summer. He says tina, the
relations between employers an{ workingmen
are Of the pleasan;est sort, and hat the latter
are too lsw-abiding and intelligent TO have
their wrongs redressed save by lesal measures.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

A DRAMATIC ScENE-In the case OF Benja-
min Hunter, on trial at Camden, n j., for
the murder Of George d. Armstrong, the tesli-
mony OF the prisoner was on Tuesday con-
cloded for the defense. During the giving of
bis testimony the prosecuting attorney asked
Hunter if he on the Sunday previous TO the
murder, did not visit the house Of George
Sproule, Ia witness for the prosecution) He
replied he did not. The prosecuting attorney
then directed Mr.. Sproule, if he was in the
room, to stand up, and a tall, light-haired
man, seated on the row of benches, in the
audience, arose, md Hunter faced him SOU arely
Sproue smiled as he looked at the accused,
and Hunter, standing up, cried with great
vehemence, 81 do not know that man; never
saw him before Il you are liar, sir, (stil adj
dressing Sproule II you say that visited your
house. That man is trying TO the court) to
swear my life away" The court objected,
and Hunter begged pardon of the court for the
manner in which he had acted. He then ad-
ded, looking at Saroule "You lying scamp |"
Mr.. Scovel, one OF the attorneys FOR the de-
tense, arose and demanded the withdrawal OF
Sproule from the ipom, which was ordered
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

The Cumberland Alleganian we asked for
bread and he gave us stone in the shape of
charge of bedaubing the garments of Hon.
VIM. Walsh, because his reasons were asked
for claiming the denomination of Mr.. Walsh,
which he said he would give. Through
courtesy, which is so costly, we tell him such
an idea was extraneols to our mind.
After taking supper at Welckers, Washing
ton city, at the close of last week, Acklen,
congressman from Louisiana, offered an in
dignity to lady, sister of the wife of New
York congressman, whom he had invited there.
His passion was only Gained and his object
frustrated at the appearance of General Rosser
by breaking the lock Of the door closing the
libertine in privacy, and there drawn by fem
mime screams for help. The particulars Of
Acklen's obscene conduct are too indicate
for publication, and instead thereof is noted
the encouraging part containing the bravery
and nobleness which should impress the mind
indelibly and abash carnal peasure-it is that
of Gen. Rosser protecting the virtue of frail
ny hlChtbS iuSCiFiOuo noooii"bt
from the room. Acken is reported young,
wealthy and handsome. lie denies the attempt
at commerce with his fair partner and has
promised to marry her while Rosser refuses
to talk of it, Rosser's relicence is not indica-
tive Of fear TO meet Acklen on the field of
honor as is reported he will have to do if he
discloses the affair to the public, but evidence
of more bravery to arrest the power of re-
lentless Disgrace in his first grasp for a hold
once his fnst grasp upon man, mans life
toward righteousness is as uncertein as the
course of an eagle in flight. This is a praise
worthy motive to silence in Gen. Rosser, but
the naked denial of Acklen's melts by the
warmth of doubt now in the public mind.
The circumstances encircling his action, and
the lady's alarm should be accounted for. A
clear explanation will chase away suspicion of
criminality like the nightly ghost by day.
Otherwise the magnitude of the scandal is,
however, increased, and the natural deduction
consequently IS that it was more than trifing
indiscretion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
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Reported Veekly for The Sentinel Jy H. NJ. TAI
BoTT, Commission Merchant.
DEATHS

DIED, at her residence. near Goshen, June
18th, 1878, Miss REBECCA PUGH, aged rs
years.
She was the oldest surviving member of
large and wel-known family. Two brothers
remain. Her sickness was short but severe,
yet she bore it with submission aud ciarac-
terist!c want of complaint. Her removal is
deplored by all who knew her, and her many
friends speak of her virtues her trials, her
losses and her sufierines at the last.
Lies duty done, as sinks the clay;
Light from its load The spirit flies.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

Ex-Gov. Hendricks was in Washington this
week. In conversation he exl 4cssed surprise
that the Potter investigation had accomplished
SO little, and said that Grant would be the
next Republican candidate for President. We
are by no means Disguised with the Potter in
vestigaiion, as 1t has been very efficient in re-
vealing the character of John Sherman. As
70 Grant being candidate for President We
do not deem II wise that his name should be
mentioned in this connection unless in rdi-
Guile. The less said about him the better, and
let that little he said by others than the one
most likely 10 be the Democratic candidate
in that contest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

my mind again, and thought of my cousins
corpse in the lonely woods, with no compan-
ions but the owls: to whoop and moan over
him in silent and gloomy hours. With these
unpleasant thoughts in my mind I started once
more for Frederick, arriving there between
nine and ten o'clock, stopped at the Dill
House for the night, and the next morning
started to New York City, stayed there until
was arrested and brought back
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
Still you want the Democratic nominee.

California is in state Of great tribulation
at present. The labor element are more rag
ing out there than in any other section, and
lately carried the election ordering constitu-
tional convention to be held to make new
constitution. Trouble is anticipated for rea-
son of majority Of the socialists in the con-
vention. All of the present disturbance is at
tributed to ''cheap Chinese labor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

Bessie Turner and Mrs. jerks are two wo-
men who have distinguished themselves upon
the witness stand as willing to die almost
rather than tell the truth. Mrs. jerks has
displayed much keenness and tact during her
cross examination before the Potter committee
and has more than once routed Ben Butler;
but at the same time she has won for herself
reputation that no one bat q careless woman
would wish. She has given no consideration,
il would seem, 10 the UNUSUAL position sac
occupies rs a witness in a case involving a
crime as mysterious as IL is great she ignores
the responsibility which rests upon her ofiell-
ing the truth, and is driven by doubtful
ambition TO become smart woman. She,
no doubt, is a special case, and her devotion
10 John Sherman 10 bis preseut misery will
be rewarded by such snub as only John can
give.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

Col. Geo. P. Kane, Mayor of Baltimore,
died In that city on Sunday last, in the fifty
eigtb year of his age. Shortly after his cleo
zion to Office in 1877 he was taken to his bed
with Brights disease of the Kidneys, remain
ing there ever since with the exception OF
trip south for the benefit of his health. Mr..
Otis Keilhoiz acted as Mayor during the sick
ness of the deceased. The press of his city
speak ia the most eulogistc terms of his pure
life. A new election for Mayor will at once
be ordered.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

TIE Frederick Union sits upon all the Con-
gressional aspiranis Of this county, except Me-.
Prettymau by asserting that Mr.. p. will be
the only man 10 the field for the nomination
by the time Of the convention. Make another
guess, Mr.. Union.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

Alex. II. Stephens thinks about testing his
personal popularity and run as an indepeu-
dent for Congress. In this case the Atlanta
Constitution urges Judge II. V. johnson TO
accept the Democratic nomination. Judge
johnson was a candidate for Vice-President on
the Douglass ticket in 1860. lie is spoken OF
as man Of ability, and counted about the
most popular man in Georgia. This desire on
the part of Mr.. Stephens to test his popularity
is very good evidence Of the shakiness of his
faith
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

A few days since Henry Waterson published
letter accusing Mr.. Hewitt Of concealing a
telegram which he had received from Mr..
Tilden and other undcrhaud deeds during the
claims 10 have greatly prejudiced Mr.. Tildens
ease. Mr.. Hewitt publishes reply in the New
York papers in which he first denies generally
the charges, and further on in dealing with
each charge separately he deals Waterson
some very heavy blows.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
ROAD PETITION.
To the Honorable Board of Commission
ers for Montgomery County.

THE undersigned, citizens and taxpayers
Il OF Montgomery county, respectfully rep
resent to your Honorable Body that the bill.
known as Pearce's hill, on the road leading
from Rockville 10 Mitchel's Cross Roads, is
at present and has been for several years in a
very bad condition and needs grading on the
bed of the road changed so as to avoid the
hill or as much thereof as possible.
A l. GRAVES,
EDW. RABBIT,
CHAS GRAEVES,
L L BRUNETT,
EDWARD CISSELL,
SAMUEL N. CISSELL,
WIN B WELLER,
WIN B0HMEN,
HENRY N0LTE,
FIR INK FIDLER,
GEORGE N BEALE,
JAMES FENWICK,
MARY G GREAVES,
A G GREAVES.
june 1-5w
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
Secretary.
!. W. MAGRUDER,
Secretary.

Hon. VIM. Walsh is, we regret to hear,
lying i'll of malarial fever at Bafnum's hotel,
Baltimore lie was unable to attend upon the
closing session of the House Cumberland
Ners, June %.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

TEN YEARS JAS. G. Taylor, the party who
was tried on Saturday on n charge of rape,
was sentenced to the penitentiary for period
OF ten years. This is deemed by most people
small punishment for the heinous crime of
winch he was proved guilty. This man, who
was loud in his professions of pietv, commit
ting depreciation of such import upon the
person n his own child, is almost without a
parable N the long history of crime. The
young eirl is of quite pleasing address, natu-
rally smart, well developed, and with but
little hesitation than that prompted by mod.
esty, told how this brute ia her had connived
al and accomplished her ruin, in way that
carried conviction with it. Judge Fleming 10
pronounclng sentence upon Taylor told him
that he went to the peniientiary with proba-
bly, less sympathy than any other person ever
sentenced 10 this State
Taylor bore himself throughout the trial with
spirit of ind ifference, and wantou, sickly
smile, manufactured for the occasion, pla, ed
constantly about his mouth. He received his
sentence in the same manner, denoiing that
he is possessed of heart hardened to all sense
ofshame and parental duty. Cldrks6urg Va. J
Telegram, June 22Rd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

The Gar has relaxed bis claims 10 some ex-
tent, and n substantial agreement is reported
between England aud Russia They have
agreed upon the Balkans as the boundary of
Bulgaria, and consequently ss the northern
boundary Of Turkey. Yet still II is somewhat
like charging five dollars Tor thing that one
would gladly sell for two, expecting heavy
discount For Turkey loses Servia, Roumania
and Bulgaria. Before the war the Turkish
boundary was far north of the Danube; now
IL is a, the Balkans. Turkey may well be as
little pleased with EDglish meditation MS with
Russian aggression. Nevertheless it must b,
scored as victory for Earl Beaconsfeld.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover

is "a scientific combination of some of the most
powerful restorative agents in the vegetable
kingdom. 1t restores gray hair to its original
color. II makes the scalp white and clean
1t cures dandruR and humors, and falling-out
of the hair. 1t furnishes the nutritive prin-
ciple by which the hair is nourished and sup
ported. 1t makes the hair moist, soft and
glossy, and is unsurpassed as a hair-dressing.
1t is the most economical preparation ever
offered 10 the public as its effects remain long
time, making only an occasional application
necessary: 1t is recommended and used by
eminent medical men, and officially endorsed
by the State Assayer of Massachusetts. The
popularity of Halls Hair Remover has in
creased with the test of many years, both in
this country and in foreign lands, and it is
now known and used in all the civilized coun-
tries of the world.
FOR SALE HERE BY ALL DEALERS.
june 28-ly
T n n
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

II is currently reported in Montgomery
county that the next Republican nominee for
Congress in this district will be Judge r. j..
Bowie. We can tell our Republican friends
down there that Alegany has determined on
Democratic Republican from this county for
that honor Cumberland AUeganian.
Sill Won want The Democratic nominee
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28

WILKES BooTH.-Some important person 10
Louisville, KY, is at pains to telegraph to the
New York Tribune startling story about the
letter which John Gilkes Booth wrote for pub
lication In the National InteHigencer on the day
preceding the night Of the assassination =
According to this humble historian that letter
was placed 10 the hands of Mr.. Jno. f. Coyle,
editor OF the Inteitigencer. On the night OF
the assassination of Mr. Lincoln, Coyle was
in the company of Samuel ]. Randall, John
Morrissey, Gen. Baird and others in a room
in Wormley's restaurant, enjoying himself 10
convivial way. When the news was brought
in that Booth had killed Lincoln, Coyle in
great alarm took from his pocket the package
placed in his hands by Booth and asked the
company what he should do with it, They
all said destroy il. Thereupon the doors were
locked, a Are started in the CRATE, the letter
was burned unopened and the ashes were put
In plate and stirred with water until a paste
was formed. This is all the merest fudge
Mr. Randall has already published an emphatic
denial as to the part assigned him, and Mr.
Coyle never saw the Booth letter-never had
II in his possession. II he did, he committed
perjury at the trial, for he swore point blank
that he never had seen It.. The facts about
that letter were published in a recent inter.
view with John I. Ford. The document was
given by Booth to an actor named Matthews,
employed 10 Mr.. Ford's theatre When he
heard of Booths crime be became frightened,
broke the package open, read the contents, and
Thea destroyed IL. The fact he Immediately
after confessed to priest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
PRIMARY MEETINGS.

The members Of the Democratic Conserva-
tive Party of Montgomery county are respect
fully requested TO meet at their respective
voting places
On SATURDAY, July the 18th, 1873,
at O'Clock P. NJ, and appoint fifteen dele
gates from each election district to the
County Convention TO be held at Rockville
On TUESDAY, July the 23rd, 1878.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to change, amend or
perfect the system for conducting the future
primaries. E. W. OWEN,
J. W. MAGRUDER, Chairman.
Secretary.
The above call was agreed upon at a con-
joint meeting of the Central Committee and
the County Committee in pursuance of a reso-
ton adopted at the last County Convention.
II applies to the whole eight districts, and a
full attendance is earnestly recommended.
il was deemed best TO ask that only fifteen
delegates from each district be sent, because
Of the increase in the number of districts, and
because it is a near approximation to the
number which up to this time has customarly
been present. The 9th districti to meet at
Jamestown, 18th district at Bethesda and the
9Th district at Mechanicsvile.
J. W. MAGRUDER,
Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
NOTICED.
INSTALLATION.

THE Officers and Members of Cromelln
l. Lodge, No. 80, knights of Pythias will
hol6 PUBLIC INSTALLATION on We'd
nesddy, the July Ion, 1878, commencing at
10 o'clock, A. NJ brass and string band
has been engaged for the occasion.
Several prominent members of the order
will address the audience The committee of
arrangements pledge themselves to have good
order. june 2S--2t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
ROAD PETITION.
To the Honorable Board Of Commission
ers Of Montgomery County.

erS q montgomery County.
VIE undersigned citizens and taxpayers
l. of Rockville District, Montgomery coun-
ty, believing that there should be a change
in the road petitione6 for by William Collins
and Others TO avoid bad, watery piece of
road in the present location, the change will
take place at or near the dividing lines of
Priscilla Jones' heirs land and the dividing
lines of William Orndorfs heirs land, leay-
ing the present location to the left; thence
running through the lands of said Orndorffs
heirs land still for to continue with said Jas.
Gingelps lines as called for in the petition
heretofore, still running south crossing a
small spring branch, still running south with
said Giugel's line up to his gate or near
by turning east TO intersert the present loca-
ton AT or near forked white oak tree.
WIN. o. ORNDORFF,
THOMAS R. CLAGETT,
HENRY BRADLEY,
JAMES II HARRISS,
JOHN G. TRUNDLE,
SYLVESTER G. JONES,
WM. COLLINS,
JAMES GlNGELL.
/. june l4-5t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
d E d I Q a II 10 N .

@N The new Presbyterian church al
Nealsville will be dedicated on SUNDAY, the
Both instant. The dedicatory services and
ceremonies will be conducted by Rev. DR.
Sunderland, of Washington, D, c., and the
pa stor, Mr.. Henderson. The public are gem
orally invited TO attend. There will be no
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-06-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.


10y VIRTUE ola writ of 6eri faciss issued
- out OF the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county, and 10 the Sheriff of said county d.
recteo at the suit of Julius Neuwahi, against
Inc goods, chattles, rights, credits, lands and
tenements OF John II. Garrett, have taken
this twenty-fo fourth day of June, in the year
eighteen hundred and seventy eight, seized
and taken in execution all the right, title,
claim, interest and estate, both at law and
in equity, of said John II Garrett, of, in and
10 the following property to wit: All those
tracts, parts OF tracts, pieces or parcels Of
la lying and being in said Montgomery
county, called brandy Hall, ""Piney Lodeeb
and "Wet Beginning" containing
173 ACRES OF LAND.
more or less, which were conveyed by a cer-
tain William Veirs Bouic 10 a certain Frances
Garrett, by deed bearing date the twenty
sixth day of February, in The year eighteen
hundred and sixty-six, and recorded among
the land records of said Montgomery county,
in Liber E. 3 P , No. 2, FoIios 500, &c.
NOTICE is hereby given that
On SATURDAY, July the goth, 1878,
at O'Clock, P. NJ, in front of the Court
House door, Rockville, will sell the above
described property at public SALE TO the high
est bidder, 10 satisfy said claims
Terms OF sale CASH
JOHN A. CLEMENTS,
june 29-ts Sheriff.