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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
Basket Picnic and Ratification

Thursday the 23d ult., was gala day at
Jacksonville, it being the occasion of the
ratification of the nomination of Hancock
and English by basket picnic. One of the
principal features of the day was dancing,
an excellent string band being present, furn-
ished music for the occasions
About half-past one the assemblage rallied
in groups around the baskets, rendering it a
veritable "basket picnic" On all sides were
seen huge baskets overburdened with the
fat of Medley's land Their contents did
not remain huge very long, however, for,
under the vigorous labor of five hundred
pairs ofjaws, with teeth that would have dis
couraged any ordinary dentist, soon disap-
peared. The large crowd, inspired with the
news from Maine and Hancock colors was
equal to the elegant and substantial repast.
After dinner, Howard Griffith, Esq, was
elected President of the club, and after max
ing short speech thanking the members
for the honor conferred uponhim, briefly in
troduced Richard II. Beall, ESD, of this
town, who entered into a lengthy and elo-
quent discussion Of the campaign ISSUES.
When Mr.. Beall had concluded, Gov. VIM.
L. Hamilton was introduced amid consider
able applause. He delivered one ofhis able
and characteristic speeches so well known
to the citizens of Maryland.
AT the conclusion of the Governors speech
delegation from this place, consisting of
Il. b. Prettyman, Hattersley W. Talbot and
james b. Henderson, Esqs,, arrived Mr.
Prettyman was escorted to the stand and
made few pleasing remarks.
After the speeches dancing was introduced
and stripping the light fantastic" was kept
up to late hour. 1t is said that such
thoroughly entertaining day was never be-
fore held in Medley's district
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
A Marrow Escape.-Yesterday moo

A Marrow Escape.-Yesterday noon,
as Mrs. p. w. Hall, who resides near Watts
Branch, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
F.A. Thompson, was driving in the vicin-
ity Of the depot in this place, her horse be-
came frightened and ran away and, in turn
ing the corner into High street the ladies
were thrown violently 10 the ground, the
animal escaping with the buggy, running
South on High street until 1t reached Mont.
gomery avenue which il crossed 10 the pave
ment on which il started at full speed west
ward, dragging the buggy after il part Of the
time upside down. and keeping on the walk
until nearly opposite Klendiensts hotel
where the horse left the pavement and fell
heavily In front Of Mr. Henry Ansley's
matchmaker shop. Before the animal could
recover itself il was captured but had freed
itself of harness and buggy breaking one Of
the shafts and coupling of the latter. The
ladies were but slightly hurt, Mrs. Hall re-
ceiving a slight cut above one Of her eyes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01

The Last Chameleon Monday and
Tuesday next the last chance will be given
the voters of the county to register and
qualify themselves for voting on the second
day of November next. The various Han
cock and English clubs throughout the
county should see TO it that every man
within their bailiwicks is properly placed
upon the rolls Of the registering officer
Eternal vigilance is said TO be the price Of
liberty, but it is applied with no greater
force to liberty than it does to the vital issues
now before the American people. If We
would win in the coming contest we must
,oo,b see that every voter is out and his
vote deposited for the right Vigilance and
work means success; supineness and apathy
defeat and disgrace
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
A Pleasant Entertainment.

HARRIss SCHOOL HOUSE, Sept 9Th, 80.
M. Editor "A sunday School festival
and exhibition was held here on Saturday
evening, the 25th inst The superintendent,
Mr.. John ellis, presided. The programme,
consisting an excellent variety Of speeches,
well delivered, and an excellent choir, under
the leadership Of Prof John H. Clagett, fur
nished most excellent music for the occasion.
Afler the children had spoken Mr. James
Sparrow delivered a temperance address,
and several temperance pieces were sung by
the choir. A very bountifu repast was fur
nished by the officers and patrons Of the
school, the supply being sufficient not only
TO treat the children, but all present were
bountinlly fed. o.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
Clafksburg Items.

Our public school numbers nearly fifty
scholars
Miss Mamie Waters returned to school in
Winchester, Va, last week.
Messrs. r. s. Hilton and W. H. Buxton
have bought the store now occupied by Mr..
John ii. Gibson, and viii take possession
October 1st.
Mr.. Lewis, of the firm of Lewis & Will
liams, is building a handsome residence in
this place. 1t will be completed about the
first of December
Rev. W. w. Waters, pastor of NJ. e. Church
South, Of this place, assisted by Rev. j. j.
Graichen, has been holding II protracted
meeting for several weeks. The meeting has
been well attended.
| Last evening horse attached to u wagon,
driven by Il boy named Harry Anderson
became frightened, and went tearing through
| Clarksburg at a tremendous rate, upset the
wagon, completely demolishing it. Strange
to say, the boy escaped without bruise.
Sept 28th, 1890. b.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
BOYd,s Station Items

Acorns are plentiful in this locality, and
are worth twenty-five cents bushel.
1t is evident that some rogues in this local
ity have become milk hungry, as they have
made another raid on the diaries of "Block
Town" Probably. there are some of your
readers who don't know where Block Town
is? Well, it is situated at the intersection
OF the Hyattstown road with the GAINESVILLE
road about mile distant from this place,
and is so called because all the houses are
built on blocks. But its growth is swamped
in the prosperity of Boyd's Station--conse-
quently it'll never be big
Boyd's Station was honored last week
with visit by Gov William r. Hamilton
and daughter. They were the guests of Col.
Jas. A. Boyd, and went with Mr.. Boyd's
family to the Hancock and English picnic
held at Jacksonville Others, also went from
here, and all were pleased with their day 5
enjoyment. The speaking in the afternoon,
was particularly entertaining. Mr. Howard
Griffith first introduced Mr.. Beall who de-
livered his well prepared speech to large
crowd of attentive listeners Gov Hamilton
was next introduced and entertained the
company for short time after which Mr.. T..
b. Prettyman made a few concluding re-
marks.
DIR. Nicholas Brewer, who had been i'll fol
so long time, died on Saturday evening
last and was buried Monday afternoon in
the Beallsville cemetery. DR.. Brewer pos
sessed in an eminent degree all those traits
of character that give life value. He was
respected and esteemed by all, and in his
professional practice all applied to him with
confidence and he was ever ready to give
medical aid to all who required his services
no matter what their circumstancesin life
might have BEEN and his duties as our State
Senator some years ago, as in the practice OF
his profession, he was prompt in the dis
charge of his duties, faithful to his obliga
tons, and honest in all his transactions, he
will ever be remembered as an affectionatc
husband, kind father, a sincere friend, and
a christian gentleman.
Boyd's Sept 2S, 1880. TATTLER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
1897 ACRES OF LAND


About fifty acres OF the farm is arabic land
of fair quality, aad the balance is in Oak and
Pine Timber. II is well watered and improved
by II Log DWELLING HOUSE, Stable Corn
House and other necessary ouibuiIdings erd n
good orchard
TERMS OF SALE rs prescribed by the De-
cree. The whole Of the purchase money to be
paid IN cash on the day Of sale, or the rali6-
cation thereof 6y the Court, and upon the rati-
iication Of the sale by the Court and the pay
ment of the whole purchase money, land not
before,) the Trustee will convey the property
to the purchaser or purchasers thereof
ConyeyHncing Al the cost Of the purchaser
JAMES u. HENDERSON,
sep A--is Trustee
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
Life Partnership.-Clerk p

Life Partnership.-Clerk Prettyman
has issued the following marriage licenses
since our last report:
Jas. W. Lyles and Sarah 4. Bruce; Dennis
Smith and Agatha Carroll David G. y.
Bolnger and Almira G Thomas; James T..
Raney and Mary A. Curtise, Charles w.
Sage and Mary Ellen warield; Luther II
Young and Annie~Young; Chas. W. Thomp-
son and Mary A. Peters; Robert Ivory aud
Martha Busy Isaac White and Annie War
field Willis Burriss and Mary Becraft; Jos.
II. Lewis and Rachel A. Mattk vii
Taylor aud saab Taylor; Jon. IA
gruder and Sophronia J. Bean lam
Kisner and Ella Gates; Henry w ..hlents
and Martha j Howard; John r. Davis and
Ardella NJ. Ricketts,.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01
ADJOURNED MEETING

10 receive The COLLECTORS Reports and take up
the report Of The Examiners on the road petit
toned fpr by y % Sellman aud Others.
IS order JOS. A TAHEy,
sep l0-id Clk 10 County COnI'fs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01

Another Pole Raising will be
Il Hancock and English pole raising at Me-
chanicsville, on Saturday, October 9th, com
mcncing at I o'clock. Prominent speakers
will be present and address the meeting
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-01


ReligiOus.-On Thursday of last week
the Christian Missionary Society of Mary
land and the District of Columbia met in
Washington. A social meeting was held in
the forenoon, which was presided over by
pastor r. ID. Power, Of Vermont Avenue
Christian church. In the afternoon per-
manent organization was effected by elect
ing the following officers President, II. ID.
Clark; Secretary, VIM II. Schell; Treasu-
rer, j. B. Thomas. The Treasurer reported
1858 30 on hand November 18th, 1870. Re
ce'pts from all sources, $4l4 90; expenses,
1886 80, leaving 1921 o. Mrs. Clara Schell
represented the Women's Board of Christian
Missions. The society adjourned on Friday
TO meet again on Thursday before the first
Sabbath in October, 1881, at Baltimore. The
following were delegates from this county
Elder VIM. II. Schel, Geo. II. Braddock,
John II. Miller, Hezekiah Trail, Edward
Homer, Frank Higgins, George Stone, Mrs.
Elizabeth Miller, Miss Grace Braddock, Miss
Mary Higgins, Miss Anna Mccormick, Miss
Roberta Baker and Miss Annie Lyddane.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
WHOLE NO. 2,34O.

IN his speech at Chattanooga, Mr..
VIM. j. Sykes, who was a member
Of the Tennessee legislature twenty
seven years ago, declared that never
In his life had he voted t0 issue a
bond, but never for an instant had
hesupposed that the state was not
authorized to issue bonds. And he
said further:
"If anyone in 1853, when I was
in the legislature, had questioned
the right of the state to issue bonds,
ne would have been put down as a
simpleton. From 1884 to 1850 there
was but one man in the house who
denied the right of the state 10 issue
bonds, and that was George w.
Jones. He now says, however, 81
told you not to issue the bonds, but,
as you have now received the bene-
fits from them, you are bound 10
pay them to the extentof your abil-
ity." 1t is altogether false to assert
that Gov. johnson opposed the is
suance of bonds, for he repeatedly
it in his messages. Some
assert that the bonds were issued IL
legally by johnson. This Is false.
There never was a more cautious
man than he, and he never signed a
bond until it was thoroughly inves-
tigated. IT remains for such men rs
Wilson, Haynes and SnOdgrass to
come up twenty odd years after
wards and say that johnson issued
the bonds illegally. Not a single
man or a single newspaper in Ten
nessee, either of the whig or demo-
cratic party, from 1851 TO 1861, said
that single bond had been illegal
" or improperly issued"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
ats wright or Hawkins.

How any democrat who remem-
bers the infamous disfranchisement
laws of Tennessee can do anything
to render Hawkins election possi-
BILE is unaccountable to us. These
laws were passed at time of great
passion and there is some little ex-
cuse for the men who originated and
passed them. But for the Judge
who after ample time for reflection
and cool Judgment, deliberately sus-
tanned them in legal opinion from
his seat on the Supreme bench of
the State, there is no excuse or for
giveness. This, Hawkins, the rad
ical candidate for governor, did,
and by so doing has rendered his
name politically odious in rennes-
see for all time. He, as a lawyer,
must have known that he was rem
dering a political and not q judicial
opinion, that he violated every con.
stitutional principle, that in short
he rendered a judgement that would
have disgraced crossroads attor-
ney of six months study. lie did
it as II partisan, az a hater of his
own people who darel to differ
with him, as an intolerant fanatic
who knew no higher duty than the
real or fancied exigencies of party.
Such q man is unfit to be governor
of this great state, and if he should
slip into that high Office through
the discussions and rivalries in the
democratic ranks, it viii be shame
for which democrats will have
cause to blush. But this is not all.
This same Hawkins, after the peO-
pie of Tennessee were re-enfran-
chised, petiiioned the federal gov.
ernment to overthrow the state
government and establish over Ten
nessee a military dictatorship. And
yet this bondholders hater of his
people, this advocate of tyranny,
this partisan who would crush and
grind out the liberties of Tennes-
scans because they dared to be dem
ocrats, has the effrontery to ask
the Office of governor at the hands
of the very men he would have
kept forever in political slavery.
Are democrats prepared to offer
premium for such careers as Judge
Hawkins by allowing him to be
elected governor through their dis
sensions? Is such a man to be re-
warded with honors and power? Is
the regular democratic party of the
state to be slaughtered that this
man may rule over people he
helped to oppress, that he would
have devoted to military tyranny,
that he hates because they differ
with him in politics? Let the boil
ters answer these questions. For
Wilson'S candidacy threatens this
and this only. His race is hopeless.
1t is either Wright or Hawkins, and
every democratic vote for Wilson is
a vote for Hawkins. Then which
shall it be democrats, Wright or
Hawkins 2 That's the question. Let
us decide 1t like democrats.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
Hawkins agreement"
BrownsvIlle states and Bee.


Received of DIR. Paca Wilson
two hundred dollars, in full of the
costs, AS AGREED UPON in the above
cause. Aug. q, 1862
ALVIN HAWKINS.
We wish to call our readers spe-
cialattention to the words "ds ogreecl
atpon' in the foregoing receipt. by
reference To the receipt given DIR.
Taylor and the order of dismissal
given DIR. Wilson, it will be seen
that this subterfuge of an ''agree-
ment'' is resorted to by this upright
Judge.n Let US inquire why this
caution on his part? Why say it
was agreed to? 1t is evident that
the writer of these papers was aware
at the time that he was not entitled
to the amount he was 50 wickedly
extrorting from these men, and was
attempting to cover his official ex-
tortion under the thin disguise Of
an agreement by them. Why any
agreement at all about the matter?
If they were liable for the costs, the
amount of such costs was definitely
fixed by law, and no agreement as
to amount was necessary. Besides,
no agreement, wrung from the de-
PENDANTS by reason of the unwar-
ranted and illegal seizures of their
property, can at all palliate the ex-
tortion. 1t is none the less odious
because wrung from them, under
the guiSe of consent, Judge Haw-
kins must have been aware, at the
time, that his conduct in seizing
the property OF these peaceable, qui-
ct citizens who had never taken up
arms against the government, or
given aid and comfort to the con-
federates, was wholly unwarranted |
and oppressive. 1t will be remem-
bered, too, that at the time these |
seizures were directed by him that |
the war was then over. BY no sort |
OF construction could the property |
of these parties be held liable TO |
either under the acts |
of congress of July 13, 1862, or Aug. |
s, 1861 or under any other statute. |
Our readers will readily appreciate |
the terror and apprehension felt by |
the owners at finding their lands
seized by warrants issued by this
United States official, and the frame
Of mind they were in to "agreen to
OF course they agreed
10 pay the 5000 and $500 "costs,"
lust as the poor, defenseless travel
Ter "agreesn to deliver up his purse
to the highwayman who besets him
Dn his journey, with deadly rifle
cooked and drawn upon him, and
demands that he ''stand and deliv-
er." There is no chance to do 9TH
erwise. The alternative is your
or your life. He "agrees" to
leliver up the money, and the dar-
ng robber quiets his conscience
With the reflection that his victim
consented to it. So Hawkins can
himself with the fact that
lis victims ''agreed" with him and
Iaid the s'costs."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
.RKsvILLE. TENN. SATURDAY, OCTOBER ?. 1880.

the Pacific slopes. Now these de-
termining states represent Il very
large part of those commercial, in
dustrial and property interests
| which are used to make the con-
trast between the north and south.
If our orator had been an honest
statesman, as he is an ardent .politi-
clan, he would have instituted
comparison, not between the north
and south, but between the republi-
can and democratic states; but then
the entire basis of his ssuperstructure
would have fallen AWAY, and he
would have had no scare-crow at
all.
The second assumption is that the
south, which can only win by the
assistance Of these great middle
states, would originate a policy, if
1t had the power, certain to aiienate
their sympathies and support. But
what can be more prepOsterous
than to suppose that il would run
counter to the convictions and po-
lItical prospects not only of these
great middle states, but of that very
large minority in the republican |
states which constitutes an essential |
part of the democratic force-nearly |
half the people in fact? How soon |
would it sink into utter impotence t
If it attempted to outrage the opin-
ions or even prejudices of the north |
and west? 1t could not live year /
in the enjoyment of its power; and
its allies at the north would be ir-
reparably destroyed. Beside, the
largest states of ssthe southn and
those which are likely to have the
most to say in its councils, are Ma
ryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Ten
neSsee, Missouri and Arkansas,
which belong to the great middle
group, and whose interests are near
ly identical with those of Indiana,
Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania.
Under the operation Of the living
forces which bring localities togeth-
er they would gravitate more and
more toward these; and no politi-
cal party, call it by what name you
will, would dare to come in conflict
with the tendencies of opinion in
these mighty centers of civilization,
trade and activity. These states,
though nominally belonging to the
oOul11s DCCduSG Vi Lf1ClT FORMER UOiCT-
ance of slavery, are now, under
free influences, rapidly amalgamat-
Ing with the states near and around
them. They were never strongly
and have become decid-
edly northern. They would never
cling for any length of time to pol
Icy decisively southern; their alli-
ances are with the north and west,
and with them in the end they will |
be found. {
The truth is that, since the extinc-
ton of slavery, the interests of the |.
whole country are so consolidated
hat as Mr.. Garfield said, he that {
to build a cause or a party
IpOn sectional issues filings himself {
the stream of national ten
and must fall. Mr.. Conk- {
ing has done much hitherto to
irive independent thinkers from 6
heir republican adhesions, and his
present ill-judged. illogical, and ma |
icious speech will, we fear, hasten /
he departures. {
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
Baltimore sun.


On June 16, 1880, OF $50 steamers
employed in the trade OF the United
States to foreign countries, Canada
not included, 81 were American, 43f
British, l07 of other nationalities.
OF the 61 American steamers all but
ii sailed to Havana and the Gulf, or,
in other words, in what is really the
coasting trade. The II represented
our comparative ocean competition,
showing that we have but "a per
cent. of all the steamers engaged in
our foreign trade. or G, 6,28G sailing
ships in the foreign trade (Canada
again excluded) 1,346 were Amerl-
can, against 2,124 British, l,145
Norwegian, 557 italian, All Swed-
ish, and the rest Of various nation
alities. OF these American sailing
vessels 600 were schOoners and briggs
in the coasting trade with the West
Indies and Mexico, leaving TAG, or
ii 40 per cent. for the total OF our
vessels in the foreign trade. The
figures speak for themselves, and
speak very loudly against our abb
surd, antiquated navigation laws,
which deny to American shippers
the privilege of earning frelghts up
on the carriage OF American pro-
ducts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

paper 1t IS written upon, and will,
sooner or later, share the fate Of the
funding billet US accomplish
these through the organized denoc-
raey. Every vote cast for Wilson
contributes to the election of Haw-
kins as governor of Tennessee,
Horace Maynard as Tennessee's
United States Senator, and to the
election of five or six republicans as
members of Congress from Tennes-
see. We hope there is patriotism
enough among the democrats Of
Tennessee to avert these impending
calamities. We are not of those
who prefer tire triumph of radical
scoundrels to the boilers. But as
the bolters are out of the guberna-
torial race, and the candidacy of
Wilson renders the Accomplishment
of the evils pointed out possible, 1t
is the imperious duty of the de-
mocracy Of Tennessee to rally to
the support of John ". Wright, the
nominee for governor.
The democratic party is the only
one to which the welfare of the State
can be safely intrusted. The boilers
can gain nothing to their cause by
the election of Hawkins governor,
Il, republican legislature, Maynard
Senator, or republican members to
Congress and this can only be pre-
vented by supporting the party
nominees.