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New-York tribune., 1879-04-09
E4RNINGS OF TIE DIRECT CABLE.

PORTSMOUTH, y. H., April S.-The Direct
Cable Company, during The sr months ended Decem-
ber 81. 1873, earned aftor dedloting payments $780,
9l3 ~ Cd, an increase OF 5000 over tho previous
corresponding half year Tho net profits e6s 1915
H. 9d, which, with the brought over from the
previous half year. makes a total OF s7l12S S. Id
The company have added &32 800 reaerye fund
which increases it to 273. .I39 lAs o. Two Interim
dividends Of a per cent. amounting $50 355 have
been paid or he quarters ended September 80 and De-
comber 81, 1873.
New-York tribune., 1879-04-09

The tongue will sometimes make the most
awAward ss IL Is told OF a clergy In one of rho
towns near Boston that be had given hun to read from
the pulpit an announcement that "ths Belughan
praYlBg band would conduct at tho evening meeting
but by strange peryersity OF tbs unruy menber
tho congregation were astounded with tho o.
belly bandp-lBoston Globa
New-York tribune., 1879-04-09
FsruvTfo DIsRNCuASTNENT.

HsTHETIC DIsENCHASTNENTS. - Lucy has
posed tho litte rustic model, aud Mary. Maud and
Madeline sit pencil I'm hand, ready 10 catch trans
fer To paper The chils expression OF woudefmont and
delight IL listens for the first time In its e TO the
muf Inur OF the shell. Lucy" Now, darling, put tho
pretty shell to your bark To what II saysw
Rustic Model" Lori Is that all! Why, beerjug can
do that p'l Punch
New-York tribune., 1879-04-09
DEClSIONS-APRIL 4,

Supreme Court Chanbrs-Bv judge Barrett.-
fn agt granted and ordered that the re
port that DO sdudged that ths dcrndas
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09


that neriod now for twelve years. there has
been no such law on the statute book, il be-
ing. as Judge Cooley said, void and of no ec-
rectn
The above is the most extraordinary para
qraph considering all the circumstances uu-
der which it was written, that Ihaye ever en-
countered in any newspaper or other discus
sion. If it stated The truth, Iaimit that Mr.
Davis would have been justified ia his origi-
nal assertion, that the County Commissioners
had acted "withcut warrant of law" But
his statement is.not only not true, that the first
section of the law of '65. which | quoted, is
rejected and left ont of the Supplemental Code
of laws from 1861 10 81, out simple nspec-
ton of that volume BY an, body who can read,
will disclose the indispniabe fart that thai
very section of said lawn the Identical ~ ords
as quoted By me in nv first reply to Mr.
Davis, is in that very volume and is not Gre
jecled and LEFT out, aud that it is on page Al,
exactly where, and as,I stated it was, in my let
ter of last week. Now when it is remembered
that Mr.. Davis in his "rejoirdcr" Of last
week quoted from said Supplement and from
pages AS aud 10 Of said Supplement, it will
certainly appear ''sirange and incomprebensi.
ble'' that he could not lind the law had quot
ed when 1t was on the very next page OF the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
FRED. DOUGLASS AND MS RACE.

FRED. DOUGLASS AND ms ma CE.
Fred Douglass, negro and Marshal of the
District of Colombia, is regarded as the high
est type Of the negro citizen. Considering
the prejudices and superslilions with which
he is necessarily impressed, his views upon
matters affecting his race are strong and sensi-
Die, although his views in regard to the past
and present condition of his brothers are
somewhat unjust, and a little too sapguine as
regards the future. In reviewing the history
Of the negro in this country and in contem-
plating the steps made forward byhis race he
strikes a very sensible conclusion when he says
that slavery is poor school in which 10 edu-
cate statesmen, and be does not despair that
there are so few of his color al this time in
our legislative halls Probably ignorant Of
the motives and projects of the party to
which be gives allegiance, he deplores and
condemns the exodus Of the negroes from the
South, thongh in his reasons we regret to see
that there is bitter unjusiness to those men
OF the South who were once the masters, but
always the friends of his race.
citizenship. he is now established, we be-
lieve by premature and selfish philanthropy,
10 the high privileges Of American citizen
ship, and his future cannot be measured by
doubtful calculation of the fanatic nor his
destiny fixed by a human statute. His privi-
leges are acknowledged and his progress abet-
ted and provided for but The negro must prove
that of himself that he is capable Of his high
privileges and able 10 attain and sustain the
same of bis own merit. There is great room
for grave doubt on this subject. Inferior in
every respect to the white man his lot with
out Tyranny must be subsection to the white
race. Douglass virtually admits this when he
sars that the Moses of bis race must be
white-man Even bs il that they may find
representation out of their own color in leg
islaling, il is a great acknow Judgement, and
as sad truth as it is a great acknowledge
ment, when we see that it is bad lot of ma
terial TO make citizens from. Yet it may be
that satisfied with the vote as n vanity they
may improve their condition, but equality in
all Thugs is impossible.
Very sensibly Douglass says social equality
IS out of the question, and the hope OF the
African is in his success at giving up lying,
stealing and other evil tendencies Of the race
which are not graceful nor useful accomplish
ments 10 good citizenship Education has
been opened to them, their rights-inflsted
rights-are acquiesced in, the adjustment of
slavery forces self. Independence to secure pros
perity aud this dependence should teach the
necessity of industry and good hehavior-a
lesson it appears very difficult for them to an
precate and profit by. The experiment is be-
gun but not ended, and the solution is one of
Interest and doubt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
&ASS Fs=ETsMC.

5- AT the Farmers Convention, held
on the 18th Of January last, the following
resolutions were unanimously passed:
Whereas lst, 1t is highly essen lia that peo-
shall he continually watchiul as TO how the
money collected from them in the form of tax
alton is expended, lest those interested with il
should lose sight of that strict economy so
necessarysto be observed atal times and very
especially now, when all branches of business
are SO depressed, and prices Of farm products
are so low AS scarcely TO pay the necessary ex-
penses of producing them,
Therefore. Resolccd, That it is the decided
sopinion of this convention that public meet
ing OF the citizens of the county shonld be
called, TO meet al Rockville at an early day to
take into consideration the whole matter Of
taxation with view of ascPrtainng what
course should be pursued to lessen our taxes
II possible, and to suggest any modification
Of existing laws bv which the expenses Of the
county could be diminished without being
detrimental 10 our best Interests.
Res0tcsd, 81, That a committee of five shall
now be appointed 10 confer with other citizens
o. the county on the subject; and. after due
consideration, if it shall appear 10 be adyisa-
BILE that such genera meeting shall be call
ed, Then they shall be requested to DO so
through the county papers.
The committee in pursuance Of the rus,
committed 10 their charge, have had oral md
written intercourse with their ipilow-cirizens
Of The county, and are convinced that there is
IN almost unanimous wish that there should
he public meeting totake into consideration
the subject OF taxation aud county expeudi-
lures. The committee, Therefore, acting I'M
der the above delegated authority, call meet
ing at Rockville, on TUESDAY, May
the Goth, at 10. A. M.-sharp
The committee deem il advisable 10 add for
obvious reasons that they are actuated herein
By not even a hint nj malfeasance in Office of
ans incumbent, hut solely by the conviction
cencurred in by SO many Of their felow-citi-
zens, OF the urgent necessity OF economy 10 all
branches of business public as well as private
rendered imperative by The strinsency of the
times and rs we'll for The better information
Of the community.
JAS $, HALLowErL,
+. J. HALL.
CHAs ALERT,
CAPT. JSo II STRAIN,
J. ". MAGRUDER.
may 2-3in Committee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
Lower Salaries.

w. dtor.-The Importance of the sub
jet Of reirenehmepi 10 public expenses Is the
excuse offer for ioruding again upon your
accommodating columns.
The fact should be borne in mind that the
Constitution and laws under which existing
salaries and general pablo expenses were in
augurated were enacted In initiation times,
soon after The war, when II required about
double TO support family Of what Il now
DOES ana u such salaries, &c, were sufficient
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
For Sheriff.

To The Voters Of Montgomery county:
At the request Of my many friends, | here
by announce myself rs "a candidate for the
next SIlERlFFALETY Of Montgomery coun-
Is, subject to the Democratic Nominating
Convention, and respectfully solicit the suf-
frage Of my fellow-cizcns
MnLCiISEDEC GREEN,
apr ll-u* Rockville District.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF LITERATURE. 1t will be
welcome news to all lovers Of good i eraure
that the new, beautiful aud marvelously cheap
Acme edition of Chambers Cvcopedia Of
English Literature is 10 be completed on June
/. Volume w. is just issued and the re-
naming four volumes are TO lie issued aad de-
lvered on the date stated. The work richly
deserves the sale IL has obtained Of nearly l00-
600 volumes already,Rnd ought TO attain, aud
II propably will 10 n roand million. The
price, which has varied at different times, in
creasing. as the publication has PROGRESSED,
has now been permanently fixed Cor the paper
IS vol, nearly 500 paR,s) at 50 90, and
50 90 for the edition bound in cloth, Si.75
for half morocco, gilt top, and So 70 for the 4
vol edition, in half morocco, gilt top binding,
A discount Of 10 per cent. from these prices
is allowed to those whose orders are received
before Jupe l. aud further discount of 10
per cent. 10 those ordering In clubs OF five or
more sets az one time. Postage, II by mail.
as cents extra Orders will be filed 10 the
order of receipt. Specimen pages and full
particulars will he sent FIRE on request. Ameri-
can Book Exchange, 50 Beekman street, New
York, Publishers. Sold only direct 10 pur-
chasers, and not through dealers or agents.
a two menihs' old child died at Ession one
day last week from the effects OF a rat bite.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
POindexter Sentenced.

In the Hastings Court Of Richmond, Va
Saturday morning last, John e Puindexter
convicted of the voluntary manslaughier OF
Charles G. Gurus, was led to the bar for sem
tence. In response to The question of Judge
Christian whether he had nyihing to say WHY
the sentence Of the law should not he passed
the prisoner arose, and in very Grm voice said
in substance that he could not bow his head
and receive the sentence of the law without
again responding Not guilty" and protesting
against the vrdict--a verdict which, If raii-
fed by the community, makes him the FIRST
victim of revolution in the public sentiment
Of his State, which has educated him 10 be-
lieve that the defense OF woman is one of the
first duties a man owes himself and society
He declared that all he did was in self-defense
and that be had been autuated by no malice.
HIS whole shadowing thought had been the
protection of his own life. lie would gladly
give one-half of his remaining days 10 restore
Curtis to life. lie spoke 10 terms Of sympathy
for the deceased and for his sister lie alluded 10
the awful chasisment he had suffered and that
he would suffer for the remainder Of his life ;
that TO him Two years in the penlentiary was
as great punishment as twenty. He invoked
for himself the charity that he felt for all
others, and expressed the deepest regret for
an act, which, while com mitled in the inhe-
TCul TlEuk %, ScHrhtiSH1't "VhiN hlNh bfiAuN
his life lie closed by thanking Judge Chris
tian for sympathy and kindly feeling ex-
pressed for himself.
When the accused commenced his address
he spoke in u very firm tone. AS he proceeded
his voice became husky with emotion and
finally, overpowered by his feelings, be broke
down. There was considerable sympathy ex-
pressed for his condition, and mtny eyes were
wet with tears. AT the conclusion OF the re-
marks Judge Christian sentenced him TO the
penitentiary for two years. The execution Of
the sentence was suspended for pe-iod not
exceeding thirty days after the meeting Of the
next term of the Court OF Appeal, 10 ALLOW
counsel TO apply for writ of error aud a
supersedeas. Alter the sentence the prisoner
was committed TO Jail.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Surveyor.

We are authorized to- announce the name
Of CHARLES +. TOWNSEND as a candi-
date for COUNTY SURVIVOR subject to the
next Democratic Nominating Convention
ap 25-tfo CRACKLlN DISTRICT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
To he Democrmic Iotlts

To the Dfuocratic IolerS:
! hereby announce myself as n candidate
for the next SiiERlFFALLTY of Montgomery
county. subject 10 the decision Of the Demo
cratic Nominating Convention, and respect
fully solicit the suffrage Of my fellow Deno-
Gratis and friends
Ns JOHN II. KELCUNER,
apr ll-tf& Eighth District.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

AT Atlanta, Ca, Cox, the murderer of Al
ston, has been convicted and sentenced to i'm
prisonmeut for life. The convict should have
been made to suffer death.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

SHng as Court Of Equity.
nRDERKD This 29ih day Of April A D.,
1919, by the Circuit Court for Mont
gOnery county. si,lng as Court Of Equity
aud The authority thereof, that the sale made
by Samuel Fowler, Trustee, 10 Iiai'ersly W.
Talbot, Trustee, &c, under The last VIII and
testament Of Snsnn ireland, late OF Washing
ton county, District OF Columbia, deceased,
aud reported in The foregoing report OF sale iit
above entitled case he ratified and confirmed
ancss cause 10 the contrary thereof be- shown
on or before the 24lh day Of May, A. d 1879
Provided copy OF this order be inserted Ia
some newspaper Published in said Montgomery
county once in each Of three successive weeks
before said 9th day Of May, A. u 1919.
The Report states The amount of sale 10 be
SEQ %.
WM. VElRS BOUIC,
Judge of the Circuit Court.
True copy--Tpst
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~ IL wv
SUMMER DRY GOODS.
Read these Very Low
Prices!


DEAUTIFULlFlGURED LAWNS, 6 Lac;
I'D White Corded Pigues So;
Cambric Edglngs, 3, A. 5, Lac and up;
Best Calico Remnants, l-2c
Large stock light and dark Calicoes, and
Lie;
Kentucky jeans, 8, 10. IL Lee aud up;
Pure Linen Table Cloths, 25y
New Straw Matlings 81;
New Figured Dress Goods, u f-2c;
Coored aud Black Bunting, IL lie;
Pure alwool Bnnlng, 25r;
A Very large and complete stock Of COT
TONADES and CASSiMERES, Tor mems
and boy s wear AT Iowprces. 81
%S~ A great variety of
housekeeping Goods,
such as Bed-Tickings Sheetings, Spre3ds,
Towels, Napkins, Tabe-Coths aud Bleached
and Brown Cottons at ali prices from cents
per yard upwards.
Ezs- Beautiful Summer Lawns. Per-
Gales, Madras and Seersucker Giughams in
all the new patterns and designs.
Ma PA2ASOLS Of ali sizes aud qualities,
FROM zoe to 50, in Bingham, and 81 10 SO in
Silk.
Ed5- An immense variety of NOTIONS at
low prices.
Corsets, 80, so, 75c and 81, Thread Gloves
IL -, 20 and 25c, Hosiery 8, 10 and II lie,
Hair Brushes &c, one guire OF Writing Pa
per Sc. Boxes Of Paper and Envelopes 8 and
loo, Laess, Ribbons, Necklies, Rufiiing, &c.
Handmade Shetland Woo Shawls,
AT 81 80, in all colors.
BLACK SILKS, 9oc, 81, 81 IS and up 10
81. A splendid GUINET Black Silk at 81 %.
Samples sont to any address.
ORDERS CAREFULLY FILLED
BENJAMIN MILLER,
103 Bridge Street,
d G.
may 9-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
Ve1C advertisements.
TOURNAMENT.

YIIERE will be a Tournament at GATH
Il ERSBURG,
On THURSDAY, May 18th, 1879.
Prize Il twenty-five dollar SADDLE AND
Birdie. Entrance fee for Knights 81 3d.
Riding to commence AT o clock, p NJ. Each
Knight is requested to be present al the store
Of Thos. J. Owen at | o'clock, p. NJ After
the riding is over will go TO Diamond Hall,
where the browning will take place, and the
remainder of the evening will be spent 10
dancing. Admission to dance, gent and IN
dies, Is cents. There will be brass band in
attendance.
We hope to see n good turn out, as the COM
mittee will spare no means TO make every
thing tirst-class
All knights wishing TO ride will send their
names 20 W WADE, Gaithefsburg, Nd. be-
fore May 10Th, F79
IEs0- Supper served at the Hall, free.
BY order of committee:
MORGAN BENTON,
W. WADE,
A 7. THOMPSON,
JOHN W. OWEN,
may 0 1t Committee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

Col. All. Spates has become one of the own
ers Of the Washington horse bazaar Sales
will range higher and faster here than in
his former businesses politician.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

The Baltimore Gazette OF Tuesday says
"Mr. Urner,of Maryland distinguished him
self yesterday, and prepared the way to the
gratitude Of posierily by introducing a bill in
the House for The establishment Of a National
Hospital a, Hot Springs, Arkansas"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
SAW MILL FOR SALE.

A CIRCULAR SAW MILL for sale cheap
N aud for cash, at 0ifntts X Roads,
Montgomery county. Md. Il can be run with
ten horse power. For further particulars APP
ply to WINFIELD OFFUTT,
Ohuirs X Roads.
ALSO have n good dwelling situated al
the same place, which will sell for one-ihrd
cash, the balance in one and two years. 1t Is
m excellent neishborhood tor the location Of
n physician. W.O.
may 2--3tP
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

bon. Montgomery Blair has written letter
toA Missouri editor, ia which he says that the
presidential contest Of 1880 will be between
Tilden aud Grant, and predicts the election
of the former by an overwhelming majority
Nr. Dlsir elected Horace Greeley by the same
majority.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
STORE AND LOT FOR SALE.

WE undersigned offers for sale on reason
4 able terms his DWELLING HOUSE,
STORE and LOT, al Mohlrose, Montgomery
comfy, Nd.
The Store has good run OF custom and the
land, ACRES, is il good state of cuiiva-
lion, with an ORCHARD Of select fruit. This
property is situated on The Georgetown pike,
nine miles from Washington and within four
hundred yards OF Windham's Station on tho
Metropolitan railroad The situation is high
aud healthy aud is convenient to Schools and
Churches, Post0fice and Mills.
Gas- For particulars Apply to John w.
Sheppach. 200 Seventh street, opposite Centre
Market, Washington, D. c., or 10 Peter &
Henderson, Attorneys, Rockville. Immediate
possession given.
may 2-tf JOHN W. SHEPPACH.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

Parole, after his success in former races in
England, on Wednesday failed to get place
10 the contest for the trades cup at Chester.
Parole was the favorie at the start. Mr..
Lorllard is teaching Englishmen the trick Of
the American race course-lhai there are two
ways TO win 10 betting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
90 ACRES OF LAND,
MORE OR LESS.

This property is situated on the above
mentioned turnpike, aboui IL miles FROM
Miichell's Cross Roads, near Jones' Store and
the intersection Of the Norwood branch of
The above turnpike; is distant about ii miles
from Washington and % mites from Know cs'
Station, on The Metropolitan Branch Rail-
road, aud adjoins TIE Lands of Augustus C.
Flack, Wm b. Weller and others.
The land is well watered, having upon it
several hne Springs, and about one hall Of il
Is in excellent white and black oak timber,
and is altogether very desirable piece #
property.
Also another part Of said Tract Of Lrnd
called "Hcrmilagr," containing
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The great fears entertained about the firm
ness OF the Democrats in their demand hat the
balo, should be placed beyond the bayonet
and continued in its ancient freedom, are
proved utterly groundless, happily fol the
country and the Democratic party. Although
it was expected that Hayes wond veto the
army appropriation bill, the business of the
Democratic cause was never so well establish
ed rs when strengthened by the weak, incon-
sstent and partizen veto message of the fraud.
uleut President. The people were amazed,
The public indignation pulsed loud and in i'm
perative beats and those who were in the least
tremulous gathered courage TO strike even n
harder blow than before. The hateful stat
utes are 10 be repealed by a separate law aud
without debate, and in few more days Hayes
will have another opportunity, il be likes that
sort of thing, to more emphatcally declare
his party and lis Legitimate offspring in favor
of the establishment and rule of a military
government.
1t will be remembered that Conger, Ed
munds and several others, including Garfield,
said in their opposition to the army bill that
they were not opposed to the intent of the re-
pealing clause but on account of its being a
'rider." Hayes, in addition TO this stand,
takes exception TO the intent. The Radicals,
il appears, took desperate risk when they de.
fined their position, relying in the hope that
the Democrats would "back down" and by
thus Turning the tide Of public Indignation
extricate themselves from their ridiculous
position. Their calculations have fallen short
and no matter what their action they are in
equally II disastrous position as before.
The work 10 Congress is very determined
All consideration OF the appropriation bills
is 10 be suspended until Hayes disposes of The
bill substituted 10 accomplish the purposes
intended by the so-called "rider." lf ihi
bill becomes 4 law the business of the exlrs
session. will soon be wound up aud Congress,
adjourn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09
IL ACRES OF LAND.

more OF less, situated on said turnpike inmc-
diately opposite tbs land above described.
TERMS OF SALE, MS 10 the frsi named
larcel, one-third OF the purchase money 10 be
paid in cash on The day of sale aud the bal
ance in two equal payments in one a ID two
years from the day OF sale said deferred pay
ments to bear interest from he day of sale aud
to he secured by the single bills of the pur-
chaser or purchasers with surety or sureti,s
to he approved by the Trustee, aud ns 10 the
second named parcel Of land, cash on The day
OF sale. And on the ratification OF the sale
by the Court aud the pay mcntof The whole
purchase money, (and not before, deed to
be nude by The Trustee.
Conveyancing ut The cost Of The purchaser
plat OF the lands will be exhibited at The
sale.
JAMES 3. HENDERSON,
may OTIS Trustee[~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-05-09

publication ets,he Navy list for 1879
shows that on, OF | Cos officers. less than
one-half are nj sea. OF Che rest 523 are do
ing land services of ono kind and another,
aud about one man in eight is doing nothing
OF those doing ''sea service" large share
spend their time on vessels securely anchored
10 some pleasant harbor in the Mediterranean,
where their craft is usually undergoing re.
pairs.