Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-02-13
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.


The reception rendered Charles s. Parnel,
" lreland's champion" at the House of Rep
resentatives on the 28th utimo was the most
enthusiastic reception ever witnessed in this
city. Long before the hour the depot was
jammed TO its utmost capacity by persons of
all nationalities eager to get glimpse of the
recipient of this right, royal favor The
reception committee formed double line
through the depot to the B street entrance,
making passage through to that point
where carriages were in waiting On the
arrival of the train Mr.. Parnell, accompan-
led by his wife and daughter, John B. Dill
Ion, his collegian, and Mr.. Murdoch, editor
of the Juceness Scotland Highlander, were
escorted to carriages, amid deafening cheers
from the immense crowd of spectators
They were driven to Wizards Hotel where
they were ushered into the reception room,
which was handsomely decorated with the
colors of America and Ireland Captain
Edward O'Meagher Condor, president of
the Parnell executive committee, delivered
an address Of welcome TO Mr.. Parnell and
his party, which was long and enthusiastic
Mr.. Parnell replied in very sympathetic
speech for Ireland He was followed by
Mr.. Dillon, Mr. Murdoch, and Col Richard
s. OBurkc in short speeches. Long before
seven o'clock thousands had congregated at
the Capitol eager to gain admittance. The
doors were not opened until seven p. M, and
in less than fifteen minutes thereafter the
galleries of the House were complete lam.
Never has there been such sight witnessed
in the House Of Representatives as there was
upon this occasion. At745 Mr.. Parnel and
his party entered the Hall they were greeted
with burst ofapplause, which fairly shook
the foundation of the building. He was ca.
corted TO the reading clerks desk, immedi-
ately in front Of the speaker, who introduced
him to the assembly. On rising Mr.. Parnell
was greeted with another round of applause.
He made very long and ardent appeal to
those present, for aid, for the sufferers of Ire
land. He was loudly appauded throughout
his speech. To attempt to do him Justice
would take too much space in your paper
A delegation of Baltimoreans, composed of
Maj. ID. Constantine, Hon. VIM. J. O'Brien,
j. b. Pet, and Colonel Z. T. Joyce, repre-
senting the Parnel reception committee of
that city, invited Mr.. Parnell TO Baltimore.
During their stay in Washington they were
invited, by that generous manager, H. Clay
Ford, to attend the Opera House and witness
DR.. Clyde. Two proscenium boxes were
allowed them.
Masonic Hall was crowded on the Goth
ultimo TO overlooking on account of the &C.
NooiVu bCii6 bLt given DV tine
ladies of the Irish relief association, headed
by their president, Mrs. Sheridan. The
early part of the night was given up to
musical and literary entertainment AT the
conclusion of the programme the floor was
cleared for dancing. Mr. Parnell arrived at
the hall about eleven o'clock and received a
perfect ovation. The proceeds of the enter
tainment will foot up about 81 900.
The trial of the murderers of George p.
Hlrth commenced in the criminal court,
Judge Hagney presiding Monday morning.
Long before the judge came in the court
room was packed with people, all anxious
to sec the perpetrators, Pinn is the only
one represented by an attorney The gal
lows will probably be their doom.
Mr. A. T. Soule, of Rochester, N. Y,
doner of the six thousand dollar prize to be
competed for by Hanlan, Courtney and
Riley is stopping at Willard's hotel. He is
here for the purpose Of perfecting arrange
ments for the coming race to be rowed upon
the Potomac
Another large batclf of the long abused
Indians arrived here Saturday last. Their
object in coming TO Washington is to partici-
pate in the negotiations attending the pro-
posed transfer Of the Utes from Colorado.
They are quartered at the fremont House
with Ouray and his gang
The latest move of John Sherman Is to
capture the district delegation to the Chicago
convention. Not SO fast, John; you may
possibly capture few southern and western
delegates, but here in Washington is a bad
place for you to get a foot hold. You are
too well known; the district boys won't have
it,
The Camerons of Pennsylvania are work
ing hard for Grant in that State, but the
people don't seem to tackle sort a kindly
to him." The anti-Grantites and Cameron
ties have come out strong, denouncing the
third term movement.
Fathers Quinn and Wood, reform catholic
priests, have for the last two weeks been
lecturing to large audiences upon the dark
mysterious workings of the " Priesthood"
Great preparations are being made at the
White House for the annual reception of
the army and navy officers.
II is stated that Dennis Kearnev is worth
$4,000, all made by stirring up strife among
the working men.
am inditing some solid-sense about boys
and men, and about their fancies from three
months TO three-scorc years of age, which
will give TO your readers soon. They will
no doubt be amusing as well as interesting.
CRITERION.