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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-31

FOREIGN NEWS.

It is announced from Berlin that Bis
marck has decided to withdraw his Parliament
AIRY Discipline bill
Gen. Grant left Paris Jan. 81, on his
tour of the East
The German army estimates show an
Increase of $1,000 men.
American coal is selling in Switzer-
land slightly cheaper than French and German
coal and is much superior
Violent snow-storms are reported in
England In Russia, also, there have been un-
usually heavy snowfalls, blockading the rail
ways.
Capt. Gen. Campos is to be recalled
from Cuba, and made Spanish Minister Of
War.
There is much suffering In England
and Continental Europe on account of the ex-
treme severity of the winter.
The Grand Duchess Anastasia,
daughter of the Grand Duke Michael of Russia,
was married the other day at st Petersburg to
Prince Frederick of Mecklenberg- Schwerin-
The dreaded plague, or "black death,
which has been for some time raging in Astra-
khan. is slowly creeping westward, and there
is much alarm in Russia in consequence. IL
is feared that the soourge will spread over
Western Europe the coming summer in which
event it would probably invade this country.
In Paraguay locusts are destroying
NE crops
The plague is reported to have
reached Moscow.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-31

sciousness, came to the front, and, see
ing the pits strewn with the dead bodies
of the Indians, ordered his men to
cease firing with view Of getting the
remainder of the savages to surrender,
but they needed him not until one
buck only remained alive. 1t must be
said in justice to the troops that during
the engagement not one was known de-
hberately to tire at q squaw or papoose-
On an examination OF the ground after
the engagement IL bucks, squaws
and 2 children were found dead, 3
squaws, 2 children and buck wound
ed, and 3 squaws remained unhurt
making a total of 81 in all.
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POLITICAL POINTS.

Tuesday, Jan. 81, might appropri-
ately be termed " Senatorial day." on account
Of the number Of United States Senators chosen
by Btate Legislatures In Illinois, John A.
Logan was elected to succeed Richari J.
Oylesby. The vote stood Logan, Republican,
iO6; J. O. Back, Democrat, 81; Alexander
Campbell, National, lt; John McAuliffe, Social
ist, 3-In New York, Roscoe Conkling, Rspub-
Moan, was elected IA his own sucoessor,
he receiving ll5 votes, 10 80 for William
Dorsheimer, the Democratic caucus nominee,
and for Peter Cooper, National The Indiana
Legislature c',o-e Daniel W. Voorhees,, Demo
crat, TO succeed him-elf, the vote anding |:
Voorhees,, 81; Ben Harrison, the Republican
caucus nominee, 90; James Buchanan, National,
Mr.. Voorhees, was Also elected for the short
torn, expiring March 4. the Republicans voting
for O. ). Ortiz. In Pennsylvania, j. Dpnalo
Cameron, Republican, was chosen "a
his own Successor, by vot''
of 1%, TO ~ for . Holster Clymer,
the Democratic nominee, rs for Daniel Agncw,
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calendar. Almost all the claim bills were OBJ
jected TO by Mr. Bragg. The committee rose, anu
twelve private bills reported were passed by the
House. !. Mr.. Banning presented substitute. Tor
the Army Organization bill, and asked leave TO have
IL printed. 30 ordered.
SATURDAY, Jan. 25-SESArE-kot in SEES
sion.
HousK-Ihe House devoted the entire day, in
committee of the whole TO the consideration of the
Postofhce Appropriation bill, other business
being transacted.
MONDAY, Jan. 27.-SESATE-Th credentials
Of senator Shields, of Missouri presented. and
he took the oath of office A large number of
bills were referred including one by Mr.. Ferry, 10
roorganize and discipline the militia OF the United
States. :. The bill 70 abolish the volunteer
navy Of the Omitted States was passed.
-. Mr., Edmunds, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported back the House Joint resolution
proposislg an amendment 10 the constitution pro
hibting the payment OF claims OF disloyal persons
for property injured destroyed in the War ~ the
Rebellion, with an amendment In the nature OF
substitute. Placed on the calendar. The claim
OF Warren Mitchell, amounting to Sl2SOOv, for
cotton seized during the war, gave rise TO con
siderable debate, Ben Hill. of Georgia. made the
principal speech, in which he took vigorous
ground against war claims of every description.
The New York nominations engrossed the attention
of the Senate IN executive session. The time was
chiefly devoted to the reading OF Arthur's
reply 10 Secretary Sherman. Mr.. Conkling
contented himself with making formal
report of the action of his committee. which
was adverse in the case OF Merritt for Col
lector and Burt for Naval Officer, but in the case
of Graham, nominated for Surveyor in place OF
Merritt, this the filing OF a vacancy. the
committee reported in favor of confirmation. After
considerable discussion IL decided by the Sen
ate to remove the Injunction Of secrecy from all
the papers.
HoUsg.-Mr. wright's bill loaning $500 to every
who is not worth $500. who desires 10 take adj
vantage of the provisions OF the Homestead law
was taken up. After discussion, the bill was de
feated-yeas ~: nays, 3d.. Mr.. Haskell moved to
suspend the rules and pass the bill authorizing the
Secretary of War to erect headstones over the graves
of Union soldiers inferred in private, village or
city cemeteries. Agreed to.
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THE CIPHER rELEaRAMs.

The Potter Committee began the in
vestigation of the cipher dispatches at Washing
ton on the 9th ofJanuary. Clarence Carey, the
attorney for the Western Union Telegraph Con-
pany, testified that certain kilograms were
placed in his charge when il was proposed to
issue subpenas for their production before
the Investigating Committee. He was instructed
TO pick out all of political character, with the
view of getting them out of the way of the
subpoena. They were afterward turned over
to Capt Whitney, Manager of the Western
Union Telegraph Company at Washington.
Floyd Grant, who made the selection of the dis
patches in New York, said that he thought of
the $4,000 about 800 were in cipher Capt
Whitney was called by the COM
mittee, and testified to the shipping of the tel
egrams to New York, by order of President
Orton, and James o. Green testified TO the sub
sequent burning of them Green said that
among the dispatches there were seven
or eight messages that passed between
John N. Tyner and Zachariah Chand-
Ter about making two appointments
in the Interior Department at salaries of
$500 each, and having the money deposited in
some national bank so that it might be drawn
in indianapolis by the Republican committee
The kilograms also contained the names of the
persons 10 be appointed. He could not remem-
Der what those names were, but he believes one
was Martin. Green also remembered some tel
egrams between Tyner and John w. Foster. Of
Indiana, in reference to the sale of some po-
litical Office
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National, and 8 scattering. The Missouri Log
ialature elected George q. Vest, Democrat, as
the successor Of David II. Armstrong, Demo-
crat, for the long term, and James Shields,
Democrat, for the short term intervening be-
tween now and March 4. In North Carolina,
Zcbulon b. Vance, Democrat, was success
full In securing the seat now occupied
by A. 4 Merrimon, Democrat The Connecticut
Legislature elected Orviile II. Platt Republic
can, as the successor of Mr.. Barnum, Demo
crat The Florida Legislature chose Wilkinson
publican. The Legislatures Of Wisconsin,
Louisiana and Arkansas bal oted for Senator,
but failed to reach choice.
The Wisconsin Legislature has
elected Matt H. Carpenter to the United States
Senate for six years from the 4th of March
next, at which time Timothy o. Howe retires.
Gen. Butler has turned the somewhat
famous cipher dispatches over to the Potter
Committee and also explained his connection
with them. He says they W ore placed on his
private desk some time last spring, by some
person then, as now, unknown to him. He had
nothing to do however, with the publication, as
copies of them had been furnished to the New
York Tribune long before they fell into his
hands. 1t was decided by the Potter Com
mittee, at. meeting on Jan %, TO
enter at once upon an investigation of the
dispatches.
The voters of the First Virginia dis
trict have chosen r. l. T. Beal, Democrat, to
fill the vacancy in Congress caused by the death
of Mr.. Douglass.
J. ID. Walker, Democrat, has been
elected to the United States Senate from Ar
kansas. He will succeed Mr.. Dorsey, Republi-
can, whose term expires March 4.
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A YOUNG lady in the interior of New
York has written to Postmaster General
Key for a chance to utilize some of the
letters that go to the dead-letter Office.
She wrote: MIR. Postmaster: How
much would the trouble be for picking
out, packing, and sending about fifty or
more of the best of the many letters you
get? don't want anything but good,
sensible letters. OF course l expect to
pay postage. Please letme know by re-
turn mail and oblipe."
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
East.

A fire in Elizabeth, N. j., destroyed
the Opera House, Postoffice, Masonic Hall, First
National Bank, and four stores. LOSS, $3.50, :
600.
Died, ut Boston, Mass, Hon. George
3. Hilliard, an eminent author, and at one time
prominent political leader in the Bay State,
aged 10.
At Hyde Park, near Scranton, Pa,
Mrs. Davis and year-old child burned to death
by the explosion of a kerosene lamp.
An alleged wife and two children have
been discovered to contest the will of the late
R W. Mackey, ex- State Treasurer of pennsyl-
vania.
A whole batch of ex-officials of New
Jersey county have been convicted and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for plundering the
county treasury.
West.
Reliable advices from the Northwest
are to the effect that Sitting Bulls band of
5000 lodges had crossed the line and were
camped on American soil, With their faces turned
southwark. Sitting Bull, however, does not
accompany them He sends word to the Great
Father that the expedition is eminently pacific
No hostility is intended Sitting Bull repre-
sents that his people were starving and freezing
m British America; that there we're no buffalo,
and that it was reduced to question of life
and death-hence he advised his followers to
return to the United States and take their
chances
A dispatch from Camp Robinson.
keb., gives the following brief account of the
manner in which the Cheyenne Indian cam
paign was brought to a close: @On Monday
Col Evans, with Companies b and D, Third
Cavalry, found the renegades in strong posi-
tion in the cliffs, four miles north Of the stage
road, and partially succeeded in cutting off
their progress. They effected their usual
escape, and moved toward Red Cloud Agency
Capt Vessels, whose scouts conveyed
this news to him. started at once on thei
trail with his four companies of cavalry, and
noon he came mp with them some forty five
miles from this post Then the work of captur-
ing them, either dead or alive, began in dead
earnest Only nine Cheyennes, all Of them
wounded, were captured the balance of the
party, twenty-three in number, being killed
Seventeen are still unaccounted for. It is sup
posed some have died from wounds and others
escaped
News from Fort Lincoln says runners
from Sitting Bull have arrived at the Standing
Rock agency bearing a distinct proposition
from the chief to return and surrender his
guns aud pouies. He says his people are hun
cry and cold, and his spirit broken
South.
Three of the Brevard county Florida)
Canvassing Board have been convicted in the
United States Court at Jacksonville, Fla OF
making false returns, and sentenced, one to
hree years, and the other two to one year each
the penitentiary
Wright and Johns, the two convicted
members of the Brevard County Canvassine
Board have escaped from the Jail in Jackson
vile, Fla.
In Wayne county, Miss, a dispute
about the possession Of piece of land resulted
IA an ARRAY between three white men and an
equal number of negroes, in which two blacks
were killed and one white man killed and an
ether wounded.
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MISCELLANEOUS aLEANINas.

At Kingston, Ont, the bakery and
dwelling of Thomas johnson were destroyed
by fire, and his two little daughters persisted in
the flames. On the same night, William
OBrien and two sons were burned to death in
their camp at Milbury Brook, n. b.
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THE BLAINE INVESTIGATION.
AT CHARLESTON, 8 G

The Teller Committee, consisting OF
Senators Teller, Kirkwood, Cameron Ran
iolph and Mcdonald, began their In sslga-
ton of the late general election N Sou al 'aro-
hrs, al Charleston, on the 2lsi OF January.
Nj I ewltnesser examined we're from Charles
Ton county. and it was admired by bDth Dem
,crs's aud Republicans th.-t all TIE e'ecuon
'fficers, excepting clerks, we're appointed
upon tie Recommendation of the Democratic
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ming's statements. They all contradicted the
testimony Of the Republican witnesses as to in
tmidation, showing they apprehended violence
threatened by the negroes, and their action was
for the purpose of preserving the peace; also
that many negroes voted the Democratic ticket
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When the Teller Committee left New
Orleans OR Charleston, they appointed repre-
sentatives TO take additional testimony before
United aies Commissioner Lane, and large
number of witnesses have been examined. w.
J. Cumming, member OF the Legislature from
NatcLitoches, testified that the general tenor of
tho testimony of witnesses on the Republican
side is to the effect that Q conspiracy existed on
the part of the Democrats TO break up negro
meetings for political efect Such tssh-
mony /, uuqualdedly false There was no
organized baud such as Blomt described Our
action against Bount and others was taken for
protection, they having threatened to got the
negr % together and burn the town The test
mo Of the witness throughout was contra
dictory to the Republican witue-ses number
OF other witnesses from Natchitoches wero
called by the Democrats, and corroberated Gum
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-01-17
Various Causes

Advancing years, sickness, disappointment,
and hereditary predsposition-all operate TO
turn the hair gray, and either Of them inclneo
it to shed premaiurely. Ayers Hair Vigor
will restore faded or gray, light and red hair
to rich brown or deepsblack, as may be de-
sired. 1t softens and cleans the scalp, giving
1t healthy action, and removes and cures
dandruf and humors. BY its use falling hair
Is checked, and new growth will be produced
in all cases where the folicles are not de-
stroyed or glands decayed. Its effects are
beautifully shown on brashy, weak, or sicklv
hair, to which few applications will pro-
duce the gloss and freshness of youth Harm
less and sure in its operation, it is incompara-
bile as a dressing, and is especially valured
for the soft lustre and richness of tone it i'm
parts. II contains neither oil nor dye, and
will not soil or color white cambria; yet it
lasts long on the hair, and keeps il fresh and
vigorous.
FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
june l4--ly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-01-17

Fire Insurance.-We are in receipt of
the thirty first annual report of the MI lual
Fire Insurance Company, of this county, from
which it appears that this old and reliable
company is in iourishing condition.
The total amount paid out on losses by fire
during the past year amounts to 500, 1876 50,
among which are the following TO citizens of
this county: G. A. G. Higgins So, James F.
Bnrnesley SIS, Jas. S. Windsor 1886, Lavinia
Esthworthy $443 so j. A. Snowden & Bros.
1S52s.O6, Samuel Jones ST., O55, Alexander F
Boswell 1926, Jno. Wilson as administrator
S235, Trustees Brooke Grove church ST $50,
Alice Piling $3.50, School Commissioners
S25 %. BY order of the board the rate of
interest for 1879 is four per cent
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-01-17
Farmers, Convention

Farmers COnven ton. According 10
previous announcement the annual conven-
ton Of the Farmers Clubs of this county was
held at Sandy Spring on Monday last. Mr.
Henry G. Halowel presided, with Allen c.
Farquhar as secretary.
Mr. Alert introd uced resolution indoors
ing General lie Due for the stand that he
took in regard 10 the question of seed, as well
as for his general efficiency. A letter was re-
ceived from the Farmers Club of Fairfax
county, Va, asking that the farmers act with
them in forming joint stock company, or
by some other manner providing house for
farmers, their horses and wagons, hay wagons,
&c, in Washington, in the vicinity of the
market houses This led to debate, in which
il was stated that at present all farmers, and
especially those who bad hay, were at the
mercy of the hay wcighers. This was par
tcuarly the case in rainy and snowy weather,
when they were required to sell their hay and
gel away, there being 10 place in Washington
where it could be housed un Ill better weather
The letter was referred for future considera-
ton
Mr. James S. Hallowell offered resolution,
which was adopted, that public meeting of
the citizens OF the county should be called 10
meet at Rockville at an early day, to take in to
consideration the whole matter OF taxation.
Mr. a J. Hail. in favoring the resolution,
said il could not be denied tt at while farmers
were getting ante-war prices for their pro-
duce, their taxes were at war prices. lie
said it was not a political question, but
practical one, in which all farmers were very
deeply interested. Mr.. IIalowell said be had
just seen tax bill for piece of property for
1872 which was SIS in amount The same
property in 1874 was taxed 1872, in 1875 il
had increased to 500 in 1877 it reached SlOI,
in 1878, Sll0, and 10 1879, $l2O.
number of complaints were made rela-
tive 10 the danger of crossing unguarded
tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
The complaints were embodied ia a series of
resolutions requesting the railroad company
TO better protect its crossings.
The convention then discussed farm fences,
calf raising, fertilizers, etc.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-01-17
LOCAL CORR EspONDENCE.
oyrurr's Cross RoAps. Jan. ~.

0FFUTT's Cross ROADS, Jan. l3, '79.
Mr. Editor AS the doings of other Sec
tions of the county are being reported, we
have determined to let you know that we peo-
ple near the Potomac are not yet frozen out
The ladies and gentlemen Of the community
have formed literary and debating society
The society holds its meetings at the homes Of
the members, and in this way long winter
nights are made to pass pleasantly and pro6ts-
bly,.
Cromelin Lodge, X. OFF, has also Liter
AIRY and Debating sOcieiy. Their meetings are
largely attended by members, and are often
graced by The presence Of the fair sex. The
lodge numbers seventy members, and has
balance Of $3.50 after paying out in benefits
Sl30. This shows the regularity OF members
The following officers were installed on JanG-
AIRY 2nd.
Jas. Harrison, C c.; r. e Ricketts,. V. C. !;
Chas. Films, p. G. W Cummings, NJ of +. I;
Samuel Mansfield NJ. of r.: II. A Garrett,
X of r. and s. Geo. Burdeti, NJ. OLA; 20.
s. Maus, J G.; J. o. Grimes. U. G.; Jno
Minniss, p. c.; E G.. Fisher, Jauitor; II. A.
Garrett Representative to Grand Lodge.
Mrs Wash. Ricketis's hen roost was robbed
las, week. The thieves have regularly organ
lied raids upon this community Jim Carter,
an escaped jail-bird, is suspicioned as one Of
the gang. They evade the law by leaving the
county. This small-theving is become 10 he
such trouble that we down here think IL
about time to adopt some punishment that Is
so severe as to errify the lazy miscreants from
petty thefs. The present penalty is so weak
that iders run the risk to CRAFTY their rascal
ty. They won't work aud rather banker
after the comfortable jail. We want some
thing to prevent crime and reduce taxes. We
should let the question Of the whipping post
be an issue in the next election. Let Us vote
for men who recognize this piainest Of all the
much discussed reforms. NJ. O.S.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-01-17

on the road leading from Sligo to Colesvile,
near the intersection Of said road with the
Columbia road, abont4 miles from the for
mer aud miles from the latter place and ad-
joining the lands of William e. Shaw, Mrs.
Clark, Julius NARROW and Geurge Harper -
This LOT is improved by comfortable Dwell
LING HOUSE, Stable. Well, i&c.
TERMS or SALE, as prescribed Jy tie
Decree One half of the purchase money TO
be paid in cash en- The day of sale and the
balance in Twelve months from said day Of
sale-sald deferred payment 10 bear interest
from the day Of sale and 10 be secured by the
single bill of the purchaser or purchasers,
with surety to he approved oy said Trustees
And upon the ratification of said sale by the
proper Court and the payment of the whole
purchase money, land not before, the said
Trustees will by good and sufficient deed,
to he executed and acknowledged according
to law, convey 10 The purchaser or purcha-
sers thereof the property to him. her or them
sold free, clear and discharged of and from
all claim Of the parties to this cause or Of any
person OF persons claiming or to claim by,
from or under them.
Conveyancng at the cost of the purchaser
THOMAS ANDERSON,
w. VElRS D0UIC. Jr.,
jan 3-ts Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-01-17
STORE AND LOT FOR SALE.

I'VE undersigned offers for sale on reason
L able terms his DWELLING HOUSE,
STORE and LOT, ut Montrose, Montgomery
county, Md.
The Store has good run Of custom and the
land 8 ACRES, Is in a good state Of cuiiva-
ton with nm ORCHARD of select fruit This
property is situated on the Georgetown pike,
nine miles from Washington and wi.bIn four
hundred yards Of Wndhams's Station on the
Metropolitan railroad The situation is high
aud healthy and is convenient TO Schools aud
Churches, Posioiice and Mills.
For particulars apply to John W Shep-
pach, 200 Seventh street. opposite Centre
Market. Washington, d. c., or at The Klein
dienst Hotel, Rockville, Nd
octil-G J w. SBEPPACH.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-01-17
Auction! Auction!
THE GREAT
WESTERN AUCTION R0Usl.
80 BRIDGE STEET, opp. the BANK,
q EOf IL q ETC w ", ID. G.
AUCTION SALES
SO BRIDGE sTEET, opp. the BANK,
EVERY EVENING
AT O'CLOCK and on SATURDAY MORN
INGS at 10 clock

I ARGE STOCK Of Goods always on hand
IL consisting Of HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE, OF every description, CARPETS.
MIRRORS, GLASSW ARE. CROCKERY and
CHlNAWARE, Cane and Wood-Seai Chairs.
Bedeleads, Bureaus, Stands. Tables, &c.
Also an immense stock Of new and second
hand STOVES Of all kinds, at private sale as
well MS at auction.
EVENING SALES OF a general variety of
Goods. Clothing, Hosiery, ofall kinds, Dry
Goods, Fancy Goods, Soaps, Mirrors, Boots
and Shoes, Horse aud Bed Blankets, Com
tort, large stock OF all kinds of China. Glass.
Yellow aud Rockingham Ware, Cutlery. Guns
and Pistols, Watches, Clocks, TiDware ofev-
cry description; in fact every variety of mer-
chandize, 10 which ! call The attention Of
buyers. Every lot offered at auction sold
without reserve.
Va The popularity Of this well.known
Auction House IL now established and for fair
dealing aud cheap prices for all kinds o: goods
cannot be outdone All goods warranted as
represented or no sale
DAVID L. YOUNG,
Auctioneer.