Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-10

We are much gratified to see that "The
Passion Play" which was to have been put
upon the boards of common New York
theatre, has been withdrawn. 1t was wise
conclusion, and the manager, in stating that
he had no desire 10 stand in the face of pub
lie opinion when it was unanimous as in
this case, has taken step in the right di-
rection, and it would be well if others stu
ated in like positions would follow his ex-
ample. To have the solemn scenes of the
crucifixon of the Lord Jesus Christ set be-
fore an idle and perhaps vulgar and de-
PRAYED audience for no other purpose than
to realize money is absolutely wicked and
we turn from its consideration with feelings
of profound horror.
1t is very amusing to read in Northern
newspapers and kilograms references to
Southern Members of Congress, coupled
with the announcement that they will proba-
bly, support the new administration. We
do not hesitate to say, that of course they
will, and it may likewise be stated that all
the balance will do the same, provided the
new administration deserves support. There
can be no doubt but that they will support
all acts of the administration that deserve
support, as they will violently oppose all of
those which merit condemnation. 1t may
safely be said, that there is not one who will
oppose measure of the incoming admins
tration simply because of its genesis.
With the assembling of Congress the sub
sidists are rallying in strong force at Wash
ington. They realize that the session is too
short to give much opportunity for their
private business, and they must therefore
prepare to look more hopefully to the next
Congress Still they hope by some kind of
legerdemain to be able to effect the accom-
plishment of some of their measures by af-
fixing them to some one of the general ap-
preparation bills. 1t is to be hoped that this
session as we'll as the next Congress will
promptly discard all such speculations with
the public lands. 1t is high time that Con-
gress should put stop to the granting of
millions Of acres of lands to rival and over
grown corporations. If the public lands are
to be donated, let them be given to educa-
tional purposes. Upon the diffusion Of
Christianity and the establishment of pub
lie schools the salvation of this country de-
ponds; and that legislation, general or State,
that is blind to this fact, is utterly unworthy
Of the support and confidence of the people.
Several Of the most energetic ladies in
| Winchester, Va, have started movement
for the erection of monument over the re-
mains of the Ashby brothers, buried in the
Stonewal cemetery We chronicle this
movement with pleasure, and sincerely
hope that it may meet with that success
it SO eminently deserves. Drawer men than
Richard and Turner Ashby never drew
sword, and when they fell, Virginia lost two
of her bravest and greatest defenders, and
they will ever be remembered by the people
of that State as two of the noblest sons the
old Commonwealth ever gave birth to. 1t
has been said that they combined the vir-
tues of Sir Philip Sidney with the dash and
courage OF Murat. Gen. jackson in speak
ing of Turner Ashby as partisan officer
said, 81 never knew his superior. His dar-
ing was proverbial, his power of endurance
almostincrcdibe, his tone of character heroic
and his sagacity almost intuitive in divining
the purposes and the movements of the
enemy"
With feeling of anxious pride we will
look forward to the successful erection of
this monument as an honorable tribute to
the memory of two brave soldiers whose
fondest ambition and only desire was to
maintain the honor and integrity of their
State.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.