Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-02-27
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
(From our o,on Correspondent

Justice Cox, on Monday last, delivered
the decision of the Supreme Court of the
District in the famous suit of M. A. Dau-
phin, the Louisiana State Lottery Represent
alive, against Postmaster-G General Key. The
decision was in favor of the Postmaster, al
though the opinions of the different judges
were somewhat conflicting.
Washington's birthday was observed here
on Monday last by the closing of the differ
ent Government Departments and q parade
by the Washington Light Infantry Corps.
The Oldest inhabitants society celebrated the
anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
Monday, the 23d, was the anniversary of
the death Of John Quincy Adams, who died
in the Speakers room of the House of Rep
resentatives on February 23d, 1848.
The annual conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will he held in Madison
Avenue Church, Baltimore, Nd, beginning
March 3rd. But few changes will be made
in this city. Rev. DR.. A. H. Ames, of Nc
Kendree, and Rev. DR.. II. S. France, Of
Grace churches, only having served the
customary period of three years.
A delegation of prominent citizens of Phil
adelphia ana Delaware are here for the pur
pose of urging upon Congress the impor
lance of making an appropriation for the
improvement of the Delaware and Schuylkil
rivers.
The House Committee ON Foreign Affairs
on Monday last, agreed to Mr.. Phelps reso
luton to appropriate 100000 to relieve the
distress in Ireland, after amending it, by
raising the amount to 100000.
On Monday last Masonic Temple presented
a scene of splendor, the occasion being the
opening OF the long-talked of Washington
Light Infantry Fair. The hall was a com.
plete bower Of beauty. The rosy, animated
countenances of the charming ladies, TO-
gether with the handsome surroundings
odors of sweet perfumes, and strains o.
heavenly music made one feel as though he
or she were in paradise. General George Il
Sheridan formally opened the fair in neal
speech, giving history Of the corps from
its organization in 1886 to the present time
lie then introduced Mr. Hayes, who an.
nounced that the fair was open. The ar.
engagements of the tables are perfect in every
respect. They comprise grocery tables, con.
fectionery tables, fancy goods, and in fact
everything conceivable that can attract the
eyes of purchasers The entire affair is in
charge Of ladies.
The executive committee OF the National
Democratic Committee met at the Arlington
Hotel on Tuesday last, where they passed
several resolutions bearing upon the coming
Presidential contest. They adjourned, IL
meet at the Grand Hotel, in Cincinnati, on
Thursday, June nth, at IL o'clock, Nj.
Odd Fellows Hall was ON Tuesday last
crowded to suffocation, it being the occasion
OF the dramatic and musical entertainment
for the benefit of the starving poor Of Ire
land. The entire entertainment was a sue
cess, reaching far beyond the most sanguine
nv ma taftO IF 10,
was realized. This will be sent Immediately
by Mrs. Sherman to her correspondents in
Ireland for distribution
A meeting Of the board OF the National
Fair Association was held ON Monday last
The trotting committee was authorized to
arrange for spring trotting meeting TO be
held from May 31st TO June 3rd inclusive
and to offer seven thousand dollars in pre-
miums.
As predicted in my last letter, Stone, the
wife murderer, has been respited for thirty
days Mr.. Hayes, on Tuesday last, signed
the respite.
The Hirth murder trial is drawing TO a
close. The prisoners, Bedford, Pinn and
Queenan, have been trying TO prove alibis
They have, through their council, furnished
witnesses 10 swear they were in different
parts of the city on that fatal night Several
OF the witnesses have testified in so conflict
ing manner that very few believe their
stories. What is the use of trying TO con.
Wet these meng Even were they sentenced
10 DO hung, il is not probable they will ever
reach the gallows, especially as long as Mr.
Hayes occupies the position of Chief Mag
lstrate OF the United States, a man who, al
though religious scruples prevents him deal
ing out justice To murderers, regularly draws
the salary Of man, whose position he holds
by fraud, away with this baby trifling. The
people of this city want justice, and If they
cannot get II through the proper channel
the law "--thenit is time for them TO insti.
tute lynch law, and this will certainly trans.
1 pre- in case tho bull-headed occupant of tho
I White House does not reconsider his deter.
mlnation to clog the wheels of justice and
sign the warrants for the hanging of these
/ men.
The baseball talk has already commenced
in our city. Washington can and will hay,
the champion club this year CRITERION.