Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-03
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publican rally at the Court House on Sat
urday night last was small affair in every
particular. There were about one hundred
persons present, fully one-half of whom
will vote the Democratic ticket on Tuesday
next. James Dawson, Esq, the gentleman
who received the full vote OF the delegates
from this county for Associate Judge, but
was turned down by those from Frederick
at the instance of Mr.. Francis Miller, as
chairman, had the pleasure of introducing
that gentleman as one of the speakers of the
evening. This was done in very brief
speech consisting Of about ten words.
Mr. Miller addressed himselfto the young
men of the audience and besought them to
join the Republican party-it being the only
one without rings and cliques-totally for
getting that he was then in the presence of
those Of his own party who had but short
time ago accused him and those with whom
he acted, with attempts at bribery TO secure
the nomination Of one who belonged to his
wing of the party. He claimed to have
been an original anti-slavery man and TO
have imbibed these principles with his
mothers milk Those in the audience &C.
quainted with his political gyrations during
the last twenty years could but think that
the said milk had soured on his stomach
several times His pretended arraignment
OF Judge Blair during the war was weak
and childish, and only showed that he had
no living issues to present and had to resort
to those long past and forgotten. So deeply
engrossed was the speaker in these things of
the past that he entirely forgot to allude to
his pet candidate for Associate Judge, but
after he had concluded and left the stand
he rushed frantically back and made amends
for so doing by stating that there was no
doubt Of his election--a statement that was
received with an incredulous smile but no
sign of applause.
Mr.. McComas was next introduced by the
chairman in few well-chosen and compli-
mentary remarks, and proceeded to deliver
his usual address upon such occasions. Not
having written any letter of acceptance him
self, he proceeded to try to criticse the able
one of Judge Blair His main objection to
that document was its length, and after list
ening to him for some time we were con-
WINGED that he was entirely unable to ap-
precate its breadth and depth. Mr.. Miller
having tried 10 convince the Democrats pre-
sent that Judge Blair was the cause of their
losing their negroes, the speaker in order
to counteract the effect of this statement on
the negroes told them that Blair was now
in favor OF DISTINGUISHING them. This was
certainly news to them, but the proof con-
sisted in garbled extract from letter in
an old magazine. He closed his remarks by
an appeal to his friends to stand firm and
vote the ticket, and like his predecessor he
failed 10 say anything in regard To the great
issues now before the American people
save that the Republican party in the last
Congress had made desperate effort To
take off the tax on matches and pcriumery
After the close of his speech the meeting
adjourned quietly with no sign of applause
Death OF a Prominent Citizen
Mr.. Samuel Riggs, Of r., one of the most
prominent citizens Of this county, departed
this life on Sunday last at his residence,
Oakley" in the 10th year of his age. His
family is one amongst the oldest in our
county. He was one OF our wealthiest citi
zens. Mr.. Riggs belonged to a family cele.
brated as fnanciers. The late Samuel Riggs,
(who was partner Of George Peabody when
in business in Baltimore city, George Riggs,
Geo. r. Gather, of Baltimore; Elisha Riggs,
the banker, of New York City. and George
Riggs, Of Washington, ID. c., were uncles
and cousins of the deceased, who is the last
member Of the old stock, all of whom were
born and raised near Laytonsville, in this
county. Mr. Riggs AS an Agricultural was
not excelled in this section, ~ the farms
now occupied by his sous prove 10y their
present fertility, the cure, science. and prac
tical knowledge he brought Ia b:ar in their
cultivation. No man in this community
was more honorcd and respected. In the
social walls u tic he was tn: crntr. OF
a large circle ri friends His influence aud
friendship were sought by many, ami IL there
was one prelOminating trait in his charac-
ter it was that Of the sincerity Of his friend
ship, never failing, never ial r.n,;. The
traightiorwardncss of his life br AKA. him
prominently forward as u public 'n.n. Scr
several terms h. served As u County Co.n-
missioner. In that position he Was ever at
the post of duty, ever guarding with I'M
ceasing care the interests Of his people and
practicing degree OF economy in the ad-
of the affairs of the county
which commanded the confidence and re.
spect OF his constituents. Twice he repre-
sented this county In the Legislature with
credit TO himself and honor to his constitu-
ents. He was member of the State Con-
vention Of 1857, and took an active part in
framing the present Constitution of the State.
In all his public life he proved himself TO be
man of good judgment, wise and safe in his
counsel In his death our county has sus-
tanned loss which is deeply to be deplored.
1t can he said Of him with truth, that alter
a long life he leaves an untarnished record
in all the positions he filled.
A Brilliant Wedding.-This Presby-
terian church at this place presented u very
brilliant appearance on Wednesday even
ing of last week, the occasion being the
marriage of Mr.. ii. NJ. Musser, son OF our
worthy Surveyor, and Miss NJ. 4. Burdett,
daughter of VIM. NJ. Burdett, Esq, both OF
this town, by the Rev g. II. Gilmer, Of
Darnestown, Md.
Long before the hour appointed . large
congregation OF friends of the high CON
fraciinO narfies had nasemhled In wiineas