Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-25

pressed in the House by Speaker Randall
and Randolph Tucker. There has been
some talk of veto, but this talk is purely
speculative. The national banks through
out the country are opposed to the bill be-
cause of the interest three per cent, and
have already commenced to notify Secre-
tary Sherman Of their intention 10 imme-
diately withdraw their circulation. A con-
traction of the currency by the national
banks would greatly damage the business
interests Of the country. Indeed, we have
just heard it stated by leading member Of
the Finance Committee, that the damage to
business would be 50 great as'to necessitate
the calling of the new Congress together
Robt Lincoln, son ofex-P President Lincoln,
is in the city and is prominently mentioned
in connection with the Interior Department
Vice. resident-elec Author is also in the
city and is the guest of Senator Conkling.
1t is thought that the consideration Of the
river and harbor by the Senate will pre-
clude the further consideration of the con-
tested nominations, and consequently all
pending nominations will be a failure.
Minister Christiancy, at Peru, has purged
himself of contempt in the District Court
here by sending on the money, five hun
dred dollars for alimony, as directed, and the
court will now proceed with this naughty
case, rendered naughty by the jealousy and
impotency Of an old man.
The cards of invitation for the Inaugura-
ton Ball are very handsomely engraved
They are ornamented with representations
of the heads of Washington, Garfield and
Arthur, and pictures of the Capitol, the ca.
gle and the national banner. In the lower
corner of the card of admission is very
suggestive IS. There are no complimentary
tickets, the officers, hoor-managers, together
with representatives Of the press, have tc
pay the regular fee of admission-we will
remain at home
We heard Senator who strongly favors
the confirmation of Stanley Mathews say
to-day, that the Judiciary Committee would
not report to the Senate at all. He further
| Stiiu tiidt llc tnOuBut tudt lOoiuChV lioJ u
would not withdraw the nomination
The preparations for the inaugural cere
monies still continue on grand scale, ant
if the day should turn out to be at all pleas
ant, it will be one Of the grandest affairs eve
witnessed upon this continent. A resolution
has passed Congress authorizing the Wa
Department to furnish tents for visiting sol
ders and societies. Great preparations arr
being daily made along the Avenue for thos'
who may desire to witness the line of pro
cession. Windows are bringing very readil,
ten dollars each. There will be a grand illum
nation at night and display of fire-work
from all parts of the city.
The Gerry latest from Mentor, and whicl
can be relied upon, is to the effect that Gar
fed has offered the Secretaryship of III
Treasury to Judge Charles ]. Folger, an,
that it has been accepted. This appoint
ment is agreeable to Conkling, though no
his first choice, and to Gen. Grant. The latte
has been quartered at the Fifth Avenue Hote
for three weeks, engaged in working up tn
formation of Garfield's cabinet. 1t is init
mated that the appointment of Judge Fol
ger is not agreeable to Blaine, and that h
will remain in the Senate. Senator Alliso
can have the Interior Department, but it i
not likely that the Senator will give up
seat in the Senate for this position. Tn
position of Postmaster General may now g
West; but nearly all is speculation, all seen
to have slate but Garfield; he is making
up his slowly and cautiously.
There is very great pressure being brough
| to bear upon Congress for anti-monopoly
anti-consolidation and anti-corporation.-
Business men from New York, Boston, Phil
adelphia, Baltimore and other Eastern cite
are present and clamoring for Congressiona
} action of some kind. The bills for posta
telegraphs and railroad restrictions alread
indicate this feeling of restriction and chang
10 considerable extent.
A private telegram from Mentor state
that Gen. Garfield will leave there for Wash
ington on Wednesday, March I'd, arrivin
tle next Jay.
We have just returned from visit to tn
building where the great inaugural receI
! ton and ball are TO be held. The buildin
} is large structure and stands in the lot ad
joining the Smithsonian Institute. II is mos
deliberately and artistically decorated.
} would require two or three columns Of tn
SENTINEL to give an idea of its proportion
and the decorations for the 4th Of March,
, One advantage about the buildingi is certain
there can be no danger of anything givin
: away. The walls are solid, fire-proof, an
the board floors rest on sleepers on tn
ground, braced by massive foundation wall
I There are no galleries to fall, no stairs
; break down, no flimsy partitions to take fir
SO all who may be able to attend run no ris
of any physical damage-otherwis this DE-
ponent sayeth not.