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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
Gen. Taylor as a Historian.

General Taylor, although an excellent sol
dier, and "A man of strong good sense in the
every day affairs of life, had been educated
in the camp, and knew no more Of states
manship or the operations of government
than Comanche Indian nor was he dis
tinguished for colloquial accomplishments
or narrative or descriptive talent. Then he
had a habit Of hesitation in conversation
that amounted almost to stammer He
spoke in terse, sententious style upon sub
jects with which he was familiar, and his
suggestions especially on military matters
were marked by quick perception and sound
judgment But he was never difFuse or dem
onstrative, and wasted no words upon any
body.
Judge Butler, a colleague in the Senate
OF Mr.. Calhoun, calling to pay his respects
to the President, begged him 70 describe the
manner in which the battle of B1ena Vista
was fought His brother, Pierce Butler,
commanding the Palmetto regiment, and
very gallant officer, fell in the battle, and the
Judge was naturally anxious TO learn the
particulars of that desperate contest.
"Well, well, Judge, you want TO know
how the thing was done, Come and dine
with me to-day and I'll tell you all know
about IT,"
Judge Butler was hasty, impetuous man
and the words flowed from his mouth in
torrent whenever he had occasion TO speak.
lie was all impatient during the dinner,
and the moment they were alone he brought
up the subject of the battle.
eyes, yes, Judge, your brother was brave
man, and behaved like a true soldier. But
about the battle--you want TO know how it
was ioughtp
ayes, General, if you will be so kind. |
wish 10 learn how your troops were disposed
on the field, and how you posted them TO
resist force so overwhelming. Santa Anna
must have outnumbcFed you four or five 10
one"
"The difference was greater than that, |
think, but we didn't stop 10 count the Mexi-
cans. ! knew there was heavy force, and
longed for couple Of regiments more Of
regulars"
Undoubtedly" said the Judge; "but what
was your order Of battle"
"Why, why, you see, Judge, we went TO
fighting carly In the morning the first day,
and we fit all day long, losing good many
men, and at night it looked pretty bad"
"Well, what nextY"
"When 1t got dark rode over 10 Saltilo
to look after our stores and 10 provide against
a surprise.
"Why did you 20 youHelfS Why not
send one Of your aidsY"
"You zee, Judge, everything depended on
not having our supplies cut off, and wanted
10 see after things myself"
Glow was IL next morning when you
came on the field 2" inquired Judge Butler
"Not much change since the night before"
"Who was the first man you met"
"1en Wool"
"And what did he sayT
"All Is lost"
"What was your rcplyy
Maybe ~ benefal-Well Sec Ana
upon that we went 10 fighting again, and 1T
all that day, and toward night il looked
better"
The Judge, looking rather blank, asked
"What ncxtY
"Well, the next morning il was reported
10 me that Santa Anna and all bis men had
disappeared in the night, and was glad 10
be- rid Of them w"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
A Duel Ayerted.

"The man who stole that fiddle is liar
and can whip himw angrily exclaimed
a man from Fourche mountains, approach
ing boldly of men and regarding them Gu
riously. 81 came to town this mornin, an
some fellows stole my fiddle. The man
what done it Is liar"
"What sort Of fiddle was ~" asked n
man whose skin looked as though he had
just recovered from swamp fever"
"Why, it was first-class instrument with
fine rattlesnake rattles on the inside"
"Where did you get itY
81 bought it from an old man, Bigley. He
made it, an any man who stole 1t Is liar,
an can whip him.
"See here, mister, maybe the man that
stole It is not a liar, and maybe you can't
whip him."
"Yes, he is n liar, an can whip any man
what would steal fiddle of that make"
"Now, you are putting it too broad my
father stole a fiddle from old man Bigley
ten years ago. Do you mean to say that my
father is liar, and that you can whip him 2"
"Are you certain that he stole a fiddle
from the old man ?"
Eyes"
"Then what say goes"
just then n man weighing about two
hundred pounds pulled off his coat and
said
"Im your father amt |, John?"
yes" John replied.
al stole that fiddle. never told lie In
my life, an | don't recolect that anybody
ever whipped me-" lie looked at the man
whose fiddle had been stolen and asked,
Am liarg"
"Now, here, you fellers have misunder-
stood me. So you stole fiddle from the old
man, did you"
ayes"
"Well, I'd be much obleedged to you IL
you'd hook me one"
Thus you see, a bloody Arkansas duel was
aVerted
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
A Home for Mother.

II is delightful TO turn from the too fire.
quent sad example Of dime novel bitten run
away boys bringing themselves and their
parents to grief, to pure picture of ilal
love and duty like this Says letter writ.
ten from Western city;
Business called me 70 the United States
Land Office. While there lad apparently
sixteen or seventeen years Of age came In
and presented certificate for forty acres of
land.
was struck with the countenance and
general appearance Of the boy, and inquired
Of him for whom he was purchasing the
land
"For myself, SIR"
] then inquired where he had got the
money. lie answered, 81 earned IT,"
Feeling then an increased desire for know
ing something more about the boy, asked
about himself and parents. lie took seat
and gave me the following narrative:
81 am the Oldest Of five children. Father
is drinking man, and often would return
home drunk Finding that father would
not abstain from liquor, resolved TO make
an efIort'in some way 10 help my mother
and brothers and sisters, got an axe and
went into a new part Of the country 10
work cleaning land, and have saved money
10 buy forty acres Of land out here"
swell, my good boy, what are you going
% do with the land p
81 will work on it, build log house, and
when II Is ready, will bring father, mother,
brothers and sisters 70 live with me. The
land want for my mother; which will se.
cure her from want In her old age"
"And what will you do with your father
If be continues to drinkg'
30, sir, when we get him ON the farm he
will feel at home and be happy and ! hope
become a sober man"
"Young man, may Gods blessing attend
you In your efforts " help and 10 honor
your father and mother"
by this time the receiver handed him biz
receipt for bis forty acres Of land As h,
was leaving the office ho said
AT last have home for my mother"
.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
z o etital.
IN SNOW TIME.

AN b4NVW 4A2AGs
How should l choose to walk the world with
thee,
Mine own beloved? When green grass is
stirred
By summer breezes, and each leafy tree
Shelters the nest of many singing-birdY
In time of roses, when the earth doth lie
Dressed in garment of midsummer hues
Beneath canopy of sapphire sky,
Lulled by soft winds sighG Or should |
choose
To walk with thee along wintry road,
Through fiowerless fields, thick-sown with
frosty rhine,
Beside an ice-bound stream, whose waters
flowed
In voiceless music all the summer timeY
In winter dreariness, or summer glee,
How should l choose to walk the world with
theep
The time of roses is the time of love,
All, my dear heart but winter fires are
bright,
And in the lack of sunshine from above
We tend more carefully loves sacred light.
The path among the roses lieth soft
Sun-kissed and radiant under youthful feet !;
But on wintry way true hands more oft
Do meet and cling in pressure close and
sweet.
There is no need of loves supporting arm,
Along life's slippery pathway in its frost.
There is more need for love TO wrap us warm
Against life's cold, when summer flowers are
lost.
Let others share thy life's glad summer glow,
But let me walk beside thee in its snow
AL the Year ROund
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
"What do YOU see ?"

"What do you seeP"
81 see" replied the student, "the phantom
advances-it raises its veil--it is Francois
Vioot-he approaches the table--he writes
The has written; it is his signaturer
"Are you afraid ?" cried the Spaniard furi
ously.
There was moment of inexpressible
silence, and the student replied, with more
strength than assurance, "No, am moi
afraidv
Immediately, as if seized with fit Of
madness, the Spaniard commenced to sing
with strange howl this last horrible verse
Sand the phantom said to the mocking
man, come, then, that may touch you, put
your hand in my hand, press your heart to
my heart, your mouth to my mouth"
"What do you sce?" cried the Spaniard in
voice of thunder.
comes-it approaches-itpursues me
it extends its arms-it will seize me- Help
Helpl
"Are you afraid? ?" cried the Spaniard with
a ferocious joy.
A piercing cry, than a smothered groan
was the only answer to this terrible ques-
ton.
"Help that imprudent young man p said
the Spaniard to us in cruel voice 81
have, think, won the wager, but it is enough
for me to have given him lesson. Let him
keep the money and be more prudent in the
future"
He went away rapidly after these words.
We were utterly dumlounded. We opened
the door and found the student in horrible
commissions The paper signed with the
name of Francois Violot was on the table.
Scarcely had the student recovered when he
demanded to know who was the infamous
sorcerer who had subjected him TO this hor-
rlble PROCLAMATION he wished to kill him. He
searched for him all through the inn, and
darted off like mailman in pursuit of him.
And that is the story, my children.
We were all trembling with fright, hud-
ding closely about our Uncle Bayle not
daring to look around u.s. Jeanette her
self had forgotten her roast, which had
fallen into the fire and smelled very strongly
as it burned No one had the courage TO
speak; then gathered strength enough to
say to my uncle, "And how is it, after this,
you do not believe in ghostsT
Because" said my uncle, "neither the
young man nor the sorcerer wcfo ever seen
afterwards, nor the beautiful quadruples
which the other travellers and myself fur
nished to cover the wager proposed by the
pretended Spaniard; and because these two
roguos carried them away after having
played under our eyes n comedy which we
believed in like pack of smpletons, and
which found very expensive, but which
will not have cost too much if it enables me
to fully persuade you that none but imbe-
Giles or rogues believe or pretend to believe
in ghosts"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
House Furnishings.

Antique and Nottingham Lace Curtains,
Raw Silkt, Lappe, Muslins, Raw Silk Table
aud Piano Covers, Furniture Grapes and Gre
tonnes, Table Linens and Napkins, Huck and
Damask Towels. Turkey Red Lunch Cloths
and Doylies, Atwood Blankets
immense stock Lupin's celebrated BLACK
GOODS, Courtaulds English Grapes and
Wells.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

Never say that you have heard before
what your friend has evidently taken grea.
pleasure in telling you. His delight at find.
ing you equally well Informed with him.
self may not bc so great as you had i'm.
aoinnH
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
JAMES w. ANDERSON,

- ATTUKNE1 ALTA W !,
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND,
Will practicei n the Courts of Montgomery
county. All business entrusted TO him will
receive prompt attention oct left
OFFICE in the Courthouse yard.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

The Galveston boy is progressive He was
standing in crowd of boys on the sidewalk,
when his mother called TO him to 90 and
bring her demilohn Of whisky. The boy
was too busy b go, but he called out: "Send
the old man; I've got considerable conf.
dence in him"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

A man may know more than his wife, but
II Is best for him 10 avoid suggesting such a
possibility when she Is present
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

The blind man should be the most con.
tented man in the world, because he can
have everything he secs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

There Is a good deal Of modesty in this
world that will gaze at almost anything, pro-
yided Il can be seen through a crack.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

There Is romance in figures. A young
man met young girl, Ter, married her, and
took her on wedding Per-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
uATTERsLY w. TALBOT,

ROCKVILLE, MD.
Stiict attention given to all business en-
trusted to him.
OFFICE, on Perry Street, directly opposite
East Wing Of Court House.
jan 5-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

Economy in our affairs has the same effect
upon our fortunes rs good breeding has upon
cor conversation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

The best temperance lecturers are those
who have been through the mill-the gin
mill. Thousands Of men and women are
at this moment preparing themselves for
good temperance lecturers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
'NV' 'HIHHs JAe' d HENDEHHUN
DETER a. HENDERSON,,
Il ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ROCKVITIE Mn

NVNhN ILI1E, ND.
Will practice In the Circuit Court for MOut-
gomery county, and in the Court Of Appeals
of Maryland.
Special attention given to examination OF
title Of Lands, Collection Of Debts, &c.
sep l-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

Denouncc an amusement or a book, and
many will seek IL; commend either and few
care for H.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

in Ladies' all-Linen Hemstitched HandSer-
chiefs al 10 lie apiece, and Ladies' unbleaehed
Balbriggan Hose at 25c pair.
White and Scarlet Shaker Flannels, Mar
settles Quilts. Carriage Rugs, our celebrated
DOLLAR SHIRTS" made fbest Wamsuiia
Cotton with lhree-ply ail-linen bosoms. open
either front or back. Richardson's Shirling
and Pillow Linens
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
w. PRETTYMAN,

HHARLES w. PRETTYMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Prompt attention given to all business en-
listed to his care.
OFFICE, on Perry Street, directly opposite
EAST wing of the Court House, formerly oc-
cupied by Hon. Spencer C. Jones. nov IA
HOBART HUTTON,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Office hours-Rockville, Tuesdays, from
10 A. NJ. to a P NJ, at the Office OF Brewer
Il Brewer.
Post Office-Brookville.
may 24-ly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
u ATTORNEY-A

WASHINGTON, DC.
Will practice in the Circuit Court Of Mont
gomerv and in the Courts of the District Of
Columbia.
OFFICES, 1876 Louisiana Ave, Washing
ton, D. c., and Court House Yard, Rock
vile. Jun 4-ly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
SILKS, SATIHS, yELyETS,

Black Silks, "0ut Monopoly BRAID ranging
from ST to So SO, celebrated for SUPERIOR
ITY in Color, Finish and Durability. Bon
net and Tapssier Black Silks, Black and Col
ored Satin de Lyon, Black and Colored Surah
Silks, Surah Satins, Brocaded Saiins, Colored
Silks al 75c, ST., l.25, l.5O; Black Satins from
81 TO SO, Colored Saiins, all shades and prices,
Black Yelveis from 81 rs to Sl2 Colored
Velvets, all the NEW C0LORS Brocaded
Velvets, Striped velvets. Silk Pushes for
Trimming, Fancy Hosiery, Merino U Underwear,
Perinot and lie Royal Kid Gloves, Paris and
Berlin Cloaks and listers, Cnmels-Hair and
Rrochip Shnwls
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

lilo who shows kindness towards animals
will display the same character istics towards
his lcllow-incn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
ID ROSS PERRY,

IL. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
OFFICE, No. Observation-Disclosures.
sep Lift Residence, No. Alb Y street.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
Another Good Boy.

| A Detroit grocer was the other day hun
grily waiting for his clerk TO return from
dinner and give him chance at his own
MONDAY meal, when u boy came into the
store with basket in his hand, and said
81 seed boy grab up this ere basket from
the door and run, and | run after him and
made him give II up"
"My lad, you are an honest boy"
ayes, sir"
"And you look like good boy"
ayes, sir"
"And good boys should always be encour-
aged. In BOX in the back room there are
eight dozen eggs. You may take them home
10 your mother and keep the basket"
The grocer had been saving those eggs for
days and weeks TO reward some one. In re-
warding good boy ho also got eight dozen
bad eggs carried out of the neighborhood
free of cost, and he chuckled little chuck
as he walked homewards.
The afternoon wancd, night came and
went, and once more tho grocer went TO his
dinner. When he returned he was picking
his teeth and wearing n complacent smile.
His eye caught basket of eight dozen eggs
as he entered the store, and he queried.
"Been buying some eggs ~
"Yes; got hold of those from farmers
boy" replied the clerk.
"A lame boy with blue cap on?"
"Ye."
WTwo front teeth ont ~
"Yes."
The grocer sat down and examined the
eggs. The shells had been washed Glenn.
but they were the same eggs that good boy
had luggcd home the day before esrod
Free Press.
The FoUR VIcEs.--Dramats persona
A good young man three evil-minded gam.
blersi aclergyman, with his wife and dauph-
ter travelling for bronchitis. Scene-A Pull.
man car on tho overland trip TO California;
gamblers playing poker; young man read
ing his travellers Guide;" preacher look
ing on.
First Gambler-"Young man will you
join us in friendly game of cards ?"
Young Man-"Thank you; never play
cards"
Second Gambler--"Young man, will you
take nip" passing him the flask.
Young Man-"rhank you; never drink"
Third Gambler-"Young man, will you
have weedT Iextending his cigar case.
Young Man-"Thank you; never smoke"
Clergyman" Young man, Ihavo watched
your conduct with great pleasure have
seen you refuse 10 gamble, drink or smoke.
should be glad if you would go into the
next car and allow INC TO introduce you 10
my daughter"
Young Man--"Thank you; never
marry."-Sdn Francisc0 Post.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14

yenison Is plentiful, but deer, as usual
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
JAMES w. BOSWELL.

- LICENSED AUCTIONEER,
ROCKVILLE, MD.
VIII attend TO sales in any part Of the
ounty, and bis terms will be such as cannot
al TO please All orders addressed to him,
Rockville, Darnestown, or POolesville, will
promptly attended to. sep l-tf
WHlTE-wAsH BRUSHES.
Large aud we'll
selected stock OF Brushes just received and
sold at lowest prices by
apr 10 u. n. BOUIC.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-01-14
DOMESTICS.

All Shifting aud Sheeting COtions NJ the
LOWEST PRICES. Calicoes, Perenles, Mo-
mie Cloths aud Giughams, &c.
Our stock is nov very large aud complete
in all depart menis, and well worthy the atien-
ton OF all persons 10 search Of the
Latest Fall and Winter Novelties, -.
which are marked 10 "Plain Figures" and az
the LOWEST CASH PRICES
ssa- All orders receive prompt and careful
attention.
National Republican., 1881-09-01
THE plsrRlor COMMISSIONERS.
Current Trapsactions in the vnrious his.
trIct Omccs.

Building permits have been granted to
N. W. Fitzgerald, New Hampshire avenue, between
T and U streets northwest four two-story brick
dwellings $1,000; Charles strickardt, ID street. be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth streets northeast,
two.story brick dwelling, si00; W. s. Albert, for
Mrs. Stone, repairs to the Metropolitan Theatre,
D street. between Eleventh and Twelfth streets
northwest. 5000; Mount Zion Church, corner Of
Fifteenth and X streets northwest, repairs, $500,
and Mr.. Sutton, Goa street northwest, build two.
story back building, $500
The Commissioners have approved n request OF
Captain J. J. Callahan, jr., of Company d, Sixty
fth Regiment N. Y. S. N g., to be allowed to pass
through the District en- route to Yorktown, Va.
An order has been issued to improve New York
avenue between North Capitol and Boundary
streets by grading and graveling the roadway
The report Of the Health Officer for the wee;
ending August q shows the mortality to have
been 102; births, 6j; marriages, b, and still
births,4
Permission has been granted citizens residing
on w street, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets
northwest, TO lay curbing, guttering and side
walks ut their own expense, the material to be
furnished by the District.
The Commissioners have exempted from taxa
tion the church property at the corner of Second
and streets northwest provided II Is not used fol
other than religious purposes.
petition requesting that pavement be laid
on the south side Of Virginia avenue, from Twelfth
street to intersection Of y street, has been disap
proved by the Commissioners, on the ground tina
1t is not ofsufcient Importance to warrnntt the ex'
pense of tearing up the present sidewalk.
Mr.. William Fletcher, IT,, has addressed a COM
munication to the Commissioners stating that hi
answered their notification in regard to his con.
tract the day after 1t was received, and that Mr.
w. G. Murdock is not his attorney. The request o
the contractors for an extension Of tine the rea.
sons for which were given in THE REPuBLicAs
yesterday, will probably not be fayorably consid.
cred by the Commissioners.
National Republican., 1881-09-01
AT ALEXANDRIA.
Captain John n. Wise rnEcs n speech nj
n Rendjustrr Meeting.

The Readjusters held an enthusiastic
meeting lastnight The estand was erected Just south
ofthe office and was deliberately decorated with
flags and Chinese lanterns. A good band furnished
music. The attendance was quite large for Alex.
andria, and decidedly respectable, white people
predomnating. There were also many
ladies present. The principal speaker, Mr.
John s. Wise, was introduced by d. A. Wind
sor, chairman of the Readjuster committee, and
said he represented the only party who presented
an intelligent platform. He thanked God he had
so noble father Qhe late x-Governor Wise). and
quoted from speech of his father bearing on the
debt of Virginia. The speaker interspersed his ar
gument with alegorical pictures, creating much
laughter in which he likened the funder to a
duck OH a wood-pile, and represented
him also as standing on the fence
with bond in each hand crying, "Why don't
you pay It," The remarks of the speaker were re-
ceived with enthusiasm by the crowd, who ap.
peared to be particularly struck with his theory
that everything should be sacrificed for the public
good Among the many distinguished gentlemen
who occupied seats on the platform were Judge
Langston, Of Fairfax Court House, and Colonel
Ashby, OF Alexandria