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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
TO CONTRACTORS.

dds for grading and piking Montgomery
I'D Avenue from Commerce Lane TO near the
corporation line will be received by the Com
missioners for Rockville up to the first Mon
day in July, 1881 said bids to be by the
perch, according to specifications 10 be seen at
the Office of the undersigned
The Commissioners reserve the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
ii. W. TALBOT,
june l7-3t Clerk 10 Commissioners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
Examination and Exhibition.

TIME FINAL EXAMINATION of the stu.
i dents of the Rockville Academy will begin
on Friday, June Gath, 1881, and continue
through the following week.
The PUBLIC EXHIBITION will take place
at the Fair Grounds, on Friday Evening, LIST
Of July, 1881, commencing at 8 O'Clock,
sharp. Public cordially invited.
COOKE d. LUCKETT,
June l7-3t Principal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Mr. Editor: If s. W. DAVIS will consent
to relinquish his aspirations for the Sheriff
atty, and consent to serve the county at this
juncture in the HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
he will receive warm support from
CLARKSBURG and DARNESTOWN.
june l0-3to
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Mr.. Editor IF JOHN SAUNDERS, ESQ.,,
will consent 10 allow his name TO oe used as
candidate for seat in the next HOUSE
OF DELEGATES to represent Montgomery
county, Nd, be will be supported by
GREAT FALLS DISTRICT.
june lotto
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
Frank Siddall's soap.

TUST call and get a cake Of this Soap. II
- Is the greatest invention of lhe age, !
really believe. Try itand test it. The SANE
SOAP Is used for all purposes, toilet, clothes,
for the flesh and every thing, and DOES NOT
lEJURE ANYTHING. Do not believe this Soap
Is sold by any one in this county but by
june 10 d. II. ROuIC.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Mr.. Editor Please announce ALBERT
ROWZEE as a candidate for the Legislature
next fall. He will be supported by The I'M
dersigned and many others.
ALLEN BENSON,
GEO. NICHOLAS,
THOMAS BERRY,
q. r. POINDEXTER
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
2s5 ACRES OF LAND,

more or less. This lsud is located on the
public road leading from Darnestown TO SEN
eca Mills, about half way between the two
places; about half a mile from the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal, and adjons the lands
OF Samuel T. Magruder and Chas HomiIler
The improvements consist of n comfortahlo
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Juliah Magruder ct all, VS.. Margaret Du-
Fief ct al.
In The Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
sitting as a Court Of Equity.
RDERED this 18th day Of June, 1881,
" that the Report of the Auditor in the
above entitled cause be ratified aud confirmed
unless cause TO the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 9th day of July. 1881 Pro.
vided copy OF this order be inserted In some
newspaper published a, Rockville, ia said
Montgomery county, once 10 each OF three
successive weeks before the said 9th day of
July, 1881.
+. B. PRETTYMAN, Cpk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy--Tesi
june 1851 Il. B. PRRTTYMAN, Cpk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
On SATURDAY, 9th day of July, 1881

NJ tue Huur OF O-uIOck, T. NJ,
in front OF the Store OF ]. S. Windsor, in the
village of Darnestown, all the following tract.
piece or parcel Of land, situate and lying in
Montgomery county, in The State OF Mary
land, being part OF n tract Of land called
Springfield, or by whatever name the same
may be known or called, containing
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

nRDERED this 18th day Of June, Ia the
~ year 1881, by the subscriber, Clerk OF
the Circuit Cour, for Montgomery county,
Trustee 10 Henry d. Cooke, and within
reported, be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause 10 The contrary thereof be
shown on or before the ninth day Of July
next: Provided a copy Of this order be in
serted In some newspaper published In said
county ouce Ia each Of three Successive weeks
before the said ninth day Of July next.
The report states the amount of sale 10 be
u. B. PRETT5NAN, opk
! Circuit Court for MonigqgnQg, county,
psiT-si B. PRETrYMAS,, OK.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
ROCKVILLE ACADEMY.
SUMMER COURSE.

PURPOSE to begin on Friday, July lsL
IL 1881, at the Rockville Academy, SUM-
MER COURSE OF EIGHT WEEKS in Arith-
metic, Grammar, Elocution, Orthography
and U. s. History. The principles Of Gram
mar and Arithmetic will be taught THOROUGH
LY and ExHAUsTVELY. Rules for Elocution
and exercises for practice. Rules for English
Spelling and Test-W ords by daily exercises
Condensed review Of History of the United
States, with close study of prominent and
important facts in their progress, develop
ment, &c.
Hours-7:30 TO 1890, A. NJ.
TERMS-$l0, payable in advance.
june l7-3t COOKE ID. LUCKETT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

In the Orphans Court of Montgomery county.
June Term, 1881.

tn VHt OTFuHns OOUft OF MONTGOMERY county.
June Term, 1881.
nRDERED this l4ih day of June, 1881, by
~ the Orphans Court OF Montgomery coun-
y, that the sales made and reported by Flea
nor NJ Chopper and George Peter, Executors
of Douglas Chopper deceased, be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 4th day of July
next: Provided a copy of this order he pub
lished once week for three successive weeks
before said 4th day of July.
The Report states the amount of sales to be
50, 1876 so,
L. W. OWEN,
A. II. S0MM ERS,
lI II. q. DORSEY,
judges OF the Orphans Court
True copy Test.
june l7.st ROB. W. CARTER, Reg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Instead of filling our column with tes-
timonials we viii state that hundreds of
these Mowers an Reapers and Rakes
are in use in Montgomery county, the
owners of which can be seen and prac-
teal knowledge of their merits and du-
rabllity had in much better way than
by reading testimonials they are in the
hands of the most practical farmers of
the county and in any part of it See
your neighbor who uses the Buckeye be-
fore buying any machine, and by all
means send to us for Circulars.
EXTRAS AND AEPAQRG
Furnished for Reapers and Mowers and
all other Agricultural Machinery, and
Machines repaired at short notice at our
Repair Shops.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
TRUSTEES SALE I
REAL ESTATE
In Montgomery County, Maryland.

DY VIRTUE of AN order of resale, passed
ID by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county, sitting as court of Equity, on the
9Th day of june, A. D 1881, in the matter Of
the Deed of Trust from Dathan Broome to
George Peter, Trustee, the subscriber will
offer NJ public sale,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
.Ne1O Advertisements.
ADJOURNED MEETING.

THE COMMISSIONERS for Montgomery
4 county will meetat their Room, n Rock
vile, on
MONDAY, THE 10th OF JUNE, 1881,
N All bills against the county not presented
onthat&ny will have to lay over for the next
levy.
By order: JOS. A. TANEY,
june l7-lt Cl'k to County Com'rs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
NOTICE.

NTE hereby forewarn any party or parties
wv from purchasing the claim OF j. o. Gin
CELL. now advertised for sale on July I'd, 1881,
as the said j. o. Gingell is already indebted
TO the estate to more than the eeiual value of
his portion.
HEIRS OF HENRY GINGELL,
june l7-3t Deceased.
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o R D E R N + S I.

o r ID 4 r N / ST.
In the matter OF she sale by Peter Henry Glenn
ents, Executor of the last will and tesla
ment Of Lemuel Clements, deceased, of the
Real Estate directed by said win to be sold
In he Orphans Court Of Montgomery county.
nRDERED this 9TH day of June, in the
" year 1881, by said Orphans Court of
Montgomery county, that the sale made by
Peter Henry Clements. Executor of the last
Will and testament of Lemuel Clements, de-
ceased, and within reported, be ratified and
confirmed unless cause TO the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the I'd day of July
next; Provided copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed and pub
lished in said Montgomery county once ia
each OF three successive weeks before said I'd
day OF July, in the year 1881.
The Report states the amount OF sale 10 be
two thousand, one hundred and thirty dollars
and sixty cents, Isl, 10000
+. W. OWEN,
A. II. SOMMERS,
r. G DORSEY,
Judges Of the Orphans Court.
True copy--Test:
june lo-3t ROB. W. CARTER, Reg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Ia the matter Of the Deed of Trust from VIM
J Cooke and Ca,harine p. Cooke, his wife,
10 Henry NJ. Baker.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
THE IRISH SITUATION.

The condition Of affairs In Ireland grows
daily more alarming. The horrors of evic-
ton have neither subdued the spirit of the
people or broken down their courage The
arbitrary arrests Of every prominent land
lord of the land league except Parnell, who
is protected by parliamentary privilege, has
only seemed TO strengthen the efficiency Of
the organization and add new fuel to the
flames of popular discomfort
The coercion act has failed To coerce, and
the bayonets Of forty thousand troops prove
inadequate 70 enforce submission to DEGREES
born in tyranny and placed in operation in
defiance of every tradition of justice. liberty
and free government
rection. No law can be enforced except the
law OF the land league. Every English Of
fetal, civil or military, every oppressive land
lord, every Irshmsn who has given aid or
countenance TO the enimies Of bis country,
are placed under the ban of rigid proscrip-
ton. Passive resistance has changed front
and become active aggression.
In several instances the bayonets OF the
soldiers have been met by the bullets of a
desperately In earnest peasantry. Parnell,
standing In the House Of Commons, has
solemnly warned Mr.. Foster and his col
leagues that continuance Of the evictions
ul;eh1aln reach the alarming number
wilt in blood shed
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

IN ne Circuit Court for Montgomery ccuni,
sitting as Court Of Equity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Frame DWELLING HOUSE,
containing four rooms, and has about three
acres of Woodland, chiefly Oak timber
The whole property is enclosed by fence and
the soil is kind and easily improved
TERMS OF SALE :-One-third of the mr.
chase money cash on day Of sale, and the bal
ance in two equal insialIments payable in one
and two years respectively, from said day Of
sale, said deferred payments TO bear interest
from the day OF sale and 10 be secured by the
single bills OF the purchaser or purchasers,
with u surety or sureties TO be approved by
said Trustee, aud after The ratification of the
sale, by The Cosrl, and the payment Of the
whole purchase money, land not before), a
deed TO be made by the Trustee.
Conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser.
JAMES B. HENDERSON,
: june lO-ts Trustee.
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% z D Z r 81.

True copy; Test.
june l5:s, ROB. W. CARTER, Reg.
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Black Goods Department
LINEN DEPARTMENT.

Hosiery and Notion Department.
80 doz Bal Hose, Silk Clocked at tic per pair
25 g " " better goods 4" Csc A" I"
rs +" Colored Hose at 20 cts. per pair.
], 900 doz. 50 " 3D. 90, 62l-2 anq rs
cents per pair.
% doz. Gents colored half Hose (Euglish) at
25 cents per pair.
Special drive in Kid Gloves at ST. 90 per pair.
EVERY PAIR WARRANTED.
500 New Parasols and Sun Umbrellas fron
$l.25 up TO $1,000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

held under the direction of the MONT
GOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAJ SOCIETY, on the farm of Judge
w. Veirs Bouic, in the Summer of 1880.
1t is victorious at all trials, and is the
simplest, strongest, most durable and
cheapest Mower in use.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
ORDER NIsI.

Julian Magruder ct all, VS., Margaret Da-
Fief ct AL
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

a. ACRES OF LAND.
MORE OR LESS.
1t will be sold in TWO LOTS
Il . II NJ q. L.
containing l44 ACRES OF LAND, more or
less, is improved by small frame Dwell
LING HOUSE, one story high, and has about
one and half acres Of Woodland, chiefly
Chestnut
This Lot will be sold subject 10 the lie estate
Of Scylla Harper, widow of the late A fired
Harper, therein.
L . II N O. q,
containing 10 ACRES OF LAND, more or
less, is improved by two-story
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17
For the House Of Delegates.

may 27-tfo
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

the interests of the people. If time and
space permitted, could present otherand
strong positions of mine. as a member OF
the Legislature and as the executive OF
this State, wherein had protected the
interests both of the people in opposition
TO the interests and wishes of the
railroad companies OF the state. For the
truth of this statement. L can success
fully appeal TO the testimony and knOwl-
edge OF many, very many, of the
most prominent citizens Of the State,
many of whom have heretofore been in
public life and and others who are now
trusted representatives and agents of the
people. As / said, l am proud of my
record upon this question, and defy any
living man to produce the record, the act.
the speech. by which it can he shown
that | have been recreant to any public
trust or to the interests of the people
committed to my care-either rs a men,
Der of the Legislature of Texas, as the
executive of the State, or rs member OF
Congress. | challenge the closest scruti-
ny, | defy the bitterest enemies that |
have. To produce any speech. or word, or
| act. or vote of mine, either rs represen-
| tative of the people, or Is private citi-
| zen, detrimental TO the interests of the
people OF TeXa
| .haye borne in silence for years the
| foulest and basest misrepresentation OF
my relations. both public and private, to
railroads. | have been in the service OF
| the Republic and State as Il soldier and
civilian almost continuously since 1871
| and have endeavored TO faithfully dis
charge every duty that has devolved upon
me, and | must say that feel most Keen
/ ly the false accusations that, from time
| TO time, have been presented against me
| While | claim no especial merit for what
have done, yet l feel that the service
| rendered by me in the darkest and most
unhappy period in the history of on
State entities me to fair and just con
| sheraton
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
The III Fled Mier E3podiOn.

| often see the expression. "Thc
Inflated Mier Expedition" as if
casting a reflection on those list
ed in that "eXpedItion so called" 1t
became Inflated through the pecu-
liar diplomacy of Gen. Houston, the
utter inability of Gen. Somerville
to command troops authorized by
statute, to select their own comman-
der and the still greater misfortune
in the selection of Col. Fisher at
Mier. Gen. Houston, in his many
war proclamations issued at that
date, especially that of 10th Septem-
Der, lS43, calling on first-class drapt-
ed men to rendevouZ at Bexar and
call man of valor, wisdom and ex-
perience to lead them, and pursue
the enemy into Mexico and chastise
him for his insolence and wrongs"
These men were the bone and
sinew OF the Republic, men
Of means and position prOvid-
ing their own accoutrements
and general expenses from their
private purses, were promptly in
the saddle, and obeyed the orders
VI L ICSlucHb IlOuSIOH IO pursue
the enemy" and protect the Repub-
lie from farther "wrong and insult"
The battle Of Salado, on the 18th of
February. lS43, where a few naked.
hungry, prisoners broke on the guard
under command of Col. Barragan.
with all his pomp, routed the entire
surroundings. Troops, men, women,
children, horses and cattle of all
descriptions, with a full accompani-
ment of dust, finished with a genu-
inc Texan yell of "off for home"
Future historians will pronounce, as
the glory of the Texan revolution,
San Jacinto gained the laurel for
independence, but "Salado" and the
"AIierprisoners"( however great their
individual sufferings), taught the
Mexicans and Santa Anna TO re-
spect our rights as Texans. The
battle of SaladO is the peace offer
ing of the revolution, and Mexicans
were quoted on the said question.
A MIER PRISONERS WIDOW.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

UNDER the influence of passion
there are few men more unreasona-
BILE than an Irishman, at the same
time there are few so generous and
warm-hearted. During the years
that the Irish people have been sub
iect to the rule of the English gov
eminent they have had much to ir-
ritate and gall them. The policy
pursued toward them has been of
the most illiberal kind, its result
being only to enrich the land owner
and TO make the hard worked peas
antry of the country furnish large
revenue to the Golfers of the Eng
lish government. During terms of
great hardship and scascity, the
smothered hatred of the Irish peo-
pie toward their masters has broken
out in dangerou proportion.
Instead of securing the affections
oftheir neighbors by wise, liberal
and human policy, our mother
country presents the appearance of
Shylock who will be satisfied with
nothing less than the pound ofnesh.
The exactions upon them for these
many years have kept the Irish peo-
pie in a condition OF chronic irrita-
ton, but the present troubles, it is
hoped, may result in the passage of
just and liberal aws,which will ena-
bic the industrious tenant to become
the owner of his home. Let a hu-
name policy prevail and the Irish
people instead ofbeIng enemies, will
become the fast friends of England.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

OF Throckmorton the Telegram
says: "He became the first governor
of Texas after the war, and nothing
more asserts his staunch fidelity TO
his beloved State than his removal
by Federal authority, because he
scorned to chastise the people with
Federal scorpions. He retired be-
cause he loved Texas better than
Federal favor. and for this act alone,
ifnot for his great sacrifice of his
principles, he deserves to stand
prominently amongst the great men
ofthe South, who are doing gallant
service in the Senate chamber in be-
halt of their country
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The establishment of a state
normal school ut Salado, in Bell
county, is urged. The college build
ings there. the original cost OF which
was over $4,000, are offered as a
gift TO the state for such establish
ment. The location has everything
TO recommend il as place for such
a school.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The new comptroller of New
York city, Mr.. Campbell, has dis
charged over fifty useless employees
of the city, thus efiecting an annual
saving of about $4,000 in the salary
list. He proposes to continue the
thinning-out process until those re-
manning will have plenty OF work aud
fair nav.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The distinguished Senator says
the STATESMAN is never satisfied
unless il has its arms up to the
shoulders in the State Treasury. 1t
has labored hard for ten years in
the interest of Democracy, and
never yet has 1t enjoyed this certainly
most delightful sensation. II has
seen its Republican and Independent
friends standing shoulder and body
in the crib, but never the STATES
NAN, the distinguished Senator
should at least admit. hardly ever.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

Mr.. GAITHER's bill increasing the
penalty for carryingconcealed weap-
ons TO fine of 800 and not more
than $500; one-half the penalty tc
go to the informer is a good one,
aud one that the press is saying will
be endorsed by peaceable, law-abid-
ing people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The STATESMAN prefers to do the
most good possible, and it was inno-
cent enough to believe the PROPOSE
ton TO circulate before the public
the complete proceedings of the
Senate, as well as giving a "Record,"
If need be, would meet with favora-
BILE consideration.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

WERE the STATESMAN able to 60
shoulder deep into the State Treas
ury, as 1t is said would be its de-
light, it would have this consolation
at least, that it belongs to the party
whose policy has placed filthy lucre
where the States obligations may
ha mat
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Dallas Times notes that the
financial affairs OF the State are at
last in such a condition that the
Governors message is no longer
filed up with references to deficien-
cies, and suggestions ofhow to raise
money so as to meet them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

Has the STATESMAN all its cous-
ins and lis sisters. and its brothers
and its aunts drawing pay from the
state government, then the soft i'm
putation of the Senator might apply
to it. He simply mistoOk it for
another
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Whitaker board of inquiry
cost the government $4,000, and now
tho trial. which has begun, will cost
$4,000, altogether anice bill of costs
to be expended in a vain attempt to
make white wool stick on a darkey.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Mckinney advocate says :
Congressman Reagan is devoting
more attention to the interstate
commerce bill than to his csnd:-
dacy for the Us. Senatorship. Sena-
tor Maxey, however, is paying more
attention to the race than he is de-
voting to the interests Of his con.
stituents at Washington
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

A Rusk special to the News says
that public sentiment in Cherokee
county is decidedly in favor of Rea-
gan. In case Maxey or Throckmor-
ton is not elected Reagan's chances
appear to be good.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

1t is regarded as quite certain at
Washington that Capt. Eads' ship
railway. across the isthmus, will
have favorable report from the
House committee.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE president of the Santa Fe
railroad, denies having received any
threat from Jay Gould, concerning
the control of the Santa Fe road.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The Telephone says: 'The STATES
MAN publishes superb report of
the legislative proceedings"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE NJ. X. & Il. may pass through
Bolton and Salado, if through the
latter place it will add to its merits
as Il place for the location of State
Normal School.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

1T LOOKS as though Democratic
senate is going to continue 10 allow
the fraudulent Kellogg to remain in
his seat in the L. S. Senate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

WACO may well enough be proud
of its representative in the State
Senate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Houston Age is pronounced
for Throckmorton for the Senate,
aud assigns many Sound reasons for
its preference.