Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-01-10

take the DOiu ana open ground tnat senator |
Wiisun is man of great depth, breadth and
strength OF mnd-a ripe Scholar law
yer, jurst and statesman and fully able and
prepared to meet any emergency that may
arise in the Senate. That his term in the
United States Senate has been marked with
eminent satisfaction to the people and with
distinguished credit To his State and him
self. That he has at all times and under all
circumstances evlncel IL bold, clear. headed,
practical craftsmanship in dealing with
questions of public poicy and expediency
on the floor OF the Senate-that by his voice
and votes the people OF Maryland have been
ably, wisely, conservatvely and consistent
ly represented and felt in every important
measure that has come before the Senate
during his term, and that upon the purity
and strength OF his private and public
record, and that alone, they hope and ex-
pect to win The other gentlemen whose
names have been mentioned in connection
with the Senatorship are Hon John b,
Brown, OF Queen Anne's, II gentleman oil
known ability and one whose chances, in
fair field ana under equal circumstances,
would be strong. The Hon Albert Con
stable oil Cecil, Page OF Somerset, Dennis OF
the same county and Hon. Jas. A. Pearce
OF Kent.
The expedeney Of the passage of bill
providing lur the adjustment OF the present
system ui collecting our county taxes and
in its place the appointment OF County
Treasurer, who is to act as collector, is
growing IN favor with some Of the delega-
ton Mr. Laird introduced bill some
what similar to this four years ago-but the
measure was then unpopular and from some
cause was not urged.
A bill Tor the erection OF new Court House
is being formulated, when completed and
the delegation agree upon the main features
il will be introduced in the House and
pushed through without delay.
Under the report Of the committee upon
organization, OF which Mr.. Laird, Of Mont
gomery, was Il member, Mr.. Elijah Leizear
gets II pagcship on the floor of the House
Of Delegates and Mr.. II. A. Garrett APP
pointed by the Speaker is assigned to the
committee on Enrolled Bills.
In the absence of any recommendation,
the opinion seems to prevail with the dele.
our county roads is unnecessary at tn is
time, the County Commissioners having
ample power under existing laws to lnaugu
rate and carry into effect the requi red re-
forms
The Montgomery delegation have been
fortunate in securing nice and comfortable
quarters Tor the session. Senator Wootton
has rooms at the Maryland Hotel. Mr..
Laird, accompanied by Mrs. Laird, at Mrs.
lgleheart's on Church Circle, on the same
Grille and but short distance from Mrs.
lgeheart's, AT Mrs Conners, are quartered
Mr.. Clements and ourset.
In conclusion, we do not forget that il
has been many years since we penned our
first public communication from this an
cient historic city. During this period the
changes have been many and decidedly
pronounced. Change meets US at every
point and is to be iet and seen in every
direction. We have met with but lew OF
the old faces, whilst many OF the Old land
marks have entirely disappeared. The veneer
Bble State House, monogrammed with start
ling and terrific memories, once the theatre
of patriots and statesmen, has undergone
many alterations in order 10 meet the grow
ing necessities OF the more modern age OF
progress The Senate Chamber and the
Hall Of the House Of Delegates have been
greatly enlarged and otherwise improved
and adorned. Phe Court Room of the Court
of Appeals in point of elegant simplicity,
unique taste, fitness and comfort will com
pare favoraoly with any in the country
The State Library has been greatly en-
larged and admirably arranged for visitors
and those having business, is under the Ill
rection of the present Librarian, Dr. f. L.
Duvall, native resident of Montgomery
county. Committee rooms have been pro
vided for both the Senate and House Of
Delegates in order to facilitate the progress
of business coming before their respective
committees, together with the post rooms
and other conveuiences The iron railing
that enclosed the State House grounds has
been removed and the grounds greatly i'm
proved and more artistically laid out and
arranged.
The old Gubernatorial Mansion the home
of the earlier Governors, where opulent hos
pitality was lavshed with prodiga hand,
has been purchased by the government for
the use Of the Naval Academy-lnd II new
and more modern and more elaborate man
sion for similar purpose has been erected
near the State House.
The City Hotel, where congregated the
refinement, fashion, beauty, chva!ry, wealth
and brains OF the purer and better days OF
the old Commonwealth of Maryland, is al.
most deserled-wrapt in the gray solitude
of its mamories--:t sits like s)me aged
monarch, weary and tired OF life.
The venerable College OF ST. Johns,
where many Of the ablest and best men ol
the State have received their "letters ere
dential," has felt the cruel innovations OF
years A large portion Of the beautiful ami
extensive grounds, particularly those bjri
ering upon the banks of the Severn river,
have been sold for public and private uses.
Many OF the large trees directly in front of
the College proper, under whose deep shade
we had dreamed away many beautilui
hours in oar college days aud which live
to lift their naked branches to the music OF
the storms, have fallen beneath the stroke
OF the axman.
The saidest change of all, and one which
we keeny felt, came under our notice upon
the first day OF our arrival. Passing down
IL street where every stone is II hooking
memory OF bygone days, We halted in front
OF Il private residence where We had many
times been the recipient of much kindness
and many whole souled Inequalities The
brass knocker ON the door, almost AS large
AS a modern sized pump handle, placed there
in the Colonial days" was still in its place.
Rose vines and evergreens have been SO
trained over the windows, until one
might reasonably suppose il was impossiUie
for any light TO enter. From these same
windows, in the beautiful long ago, two
dreamy eyes from beneath heavy
tresses and over rosy, dimped cheeks hat
watched our coming and ever grew warmer
and brighter ut our approach. very nat
ural inquiry from one who happen,.i Ia he
passing along, ELECTED the sorrowlul ininr
AS we turned away from the scene al our
sad revere, we could bnt express the hope
that they Were nsw looking calmly and
sweetly upon the beautiful river" The /
river that flows by the throne Of God"
We cannot close this communication /
without assuring our readers and friends !
here is strong and growing inclination
with the dominant party of the Maryland !
Legislature 10 keep faith with the pledge /
in the platform adopted in Bait |
more last Fall, and Us announced from the |
lustings and otherwise during the cam
oaign. The abuses that have crept into the |
party are to be eralicated; such needed re |
ornis as have been promised are to be in. /
and put into active operation |
through the agency OF pure, sound. healthy |
md vigorous legislative enactments. This |
5 the only line OF policy that will secure
confidence, ensure happiness and prosperity