Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-04-28

plated action of the companies namely, the
introduction of foreign labor is un-Demo-
cratic, and bad in ethics, yet he labors un.
der the idea that it is the only means of
reaching solution of the existing difficult
ties. The companies and miners are not the
only sufferers from this state of affairs, but
the consequences are permeating every class
and trade, reaching and affecting the largest
business operations throughout the State.
If the companies believe they can obtain
labor at more reduced price, they have a
legal right to do so-whether il is fair and
just under the circumstances is another mat
ter.
The companies are represented to have
come to the determination that if the miners
do not resume work by the 18th of May at
the price offered them, namely, 80 cents per
| ton, that they will proceed to introduce for
eign labor; in the meantime it will be seen
that all of the industries of this section of
the State will become more and more de-
/ pressed.
There is, perhaps, no public work in the
State that feels so sensibly this state of affairs
as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Not
only is the canal company deprived of its
chief revenue, retarding the completion of
its repairs, but the large class of labor which
is entirely dependent upon its successful OPP
Grafton, are deprived of the only means of
support, and the continued strike in the coal
fields will render their situation one of Sc
rious consideration.
Your correspondent has met with many
of his old political friends in this section,
and has made many new ones. He has
been delighted TO hear the complimentary
remarks concerning the nomination of Judge
Blair for Congress and witness the growing
and Strengthening sentiment in his favor
A. prominent Democrat, who served with
Judge Blair in the Legislature, said to-day
that Judge Blair is the man the pe01Le want
and the times demand. He witnessed Judge
Blair's course in the Legislature of the State ;
there was all Of it to admire, none to con-
denim. He committed that Legislature to II
resolution condemning the fraud and viii
lainy of the Hayes steal, and had Blair been
in Congress Mr.. Tilden would have been in
augurated, and the country to-day have
been under Democratic rule. Your cores
pendent does not hesitate to say that the po-
litlcal complexion, as far as he has been
able to gather it in this section, and he has
made no little inquiry, is almost unanimous
ly in favor of Judge Blair
Your correspondents stay in this town
and in Cumberland has been of the most
pleasing character The representatives of
the press at these places have been exceed
ingly kind and attentive. 1t could not be
otherwise when it is recolected that they
are gentlemen of culture, and though loyal
to party, when they give you their hand its
warm grasp ever attests the sincerity of their
hearts,
Among the many new acquaintance that
your correspondent formed whilst in Cum
berland was that of DIR. W. w. Wiley, who
was student of medicine under DR.. Josiah
Harding, of Berry's District Dr. Wiley has
been residing in Cumberland for ten years,
and is now enjoying large and lucrative
practice. He is an enthusiastic supporter of
Judge Blair for Congress.
The relatives and many friends of Judge
PeaTe in Montgomery, will be glad to hear
that the health of the Judge has greatly i'm
proved, and it is now anticipated that it will
shortly be fully restored.
Col. Alfred Spates is still very much in
disposed, but he INDUCES the idea that he is
gradually growing better.
Your correspondent appreciates the fact
that this letter is rather devoid of interest
and hence he draws it to close
Another day and light at the Queen City
Hotel, enjoying its rich and sumptuous
meals, strolling about in its magnificent
grounds, resting on its luxurious sofas and
settees, or enjoying from the windows of
his room the unrivaled and invigorating
scenery which clusters around the noun
tains and skirts tho rivers, and last, but not
least, with word of acknowledgment for
the attention of the genial host and his gen
tlemenly and pleasant assistants, and your
correspondent will say for the present good
bye.
April 2Sth, 1882. ORION.