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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-13

Total exclusive OF clothes, hooks and pocket money g.
In the School of Law there il fee of S payable
student. attending the senior class.
The allowance for clothes is limited by the sc
and for pocket money TO S45.
WILLIS II. WooDLEY. Proctor and Patron U. Of Va
J,ivo 90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-13

Sir tim IS neck by James Rirer Canal 10 Lynehburg
and from thence, by Stages, TO The phife SULPHUR
mia Natural BridGe and Dibrct'S Springs
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
JUGGLING.

The London Spectator thus speaks Of
the tricks performed by celebrated Jug
gler how in that metropolis:
Among other incomprehenslble doings,
he boiis tour pIuckec pigeons in kettle
full of water, suspended over fire. and
perfectly isolated, and out fly four living
birds from the empty vessel; he returns
to their owners score of pocket-hand-
kerchieis, washed and ironed. that min
ute before lay soaking wet in pail; he
stamps upon aud turns inside out hat.
each pressure Of the feet or squeeze of
the hands being followed by fresh sup
ply Of punches of real sweet smelling
flowers from the old battered hat.
\ Young lady near US lent her straw
bonnet, and was horrifed at seeing it
crushed UP into ball; but, to her great
relief, it appeared hanging at the top of
the proscenium, and being brought down
by pistol she found it quite undam-
aged. A handful of gold watches is flung
to the back of the stage, ard presently
they reappeared hanging from the bran
ches Of plant which had just before been
watered and placed under heated cover
for producing this sort of golden fruit;
punches of keys, that seem not to have
been out Of sight, are found attached to
the roots of e plant in flower pot; and
head with great google eyes, a. the sum
mons Of a pistol shot, thrusts out bunch
of rings at the top Gifts tongue, and stares
with two gold watches for eye-bails,
though one could have sworn both rings
and watches were under certain covers
But perhaps one of the completest puz-
zles is the pouring out successfully of
black and red wine and Dreaming cham
payne from the indentical black bottle
that we had just before seen filled with
water: this and the dipping for bouquets
in the old hat are done in the very faces
of the spectators; and the bottle when
emptled Of It's various contents is broken,
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
THE MYSTERY OF IiES.1fERIS.lf
And SO.M.N.A.NBULIS.N
E. x p L At. NE D.
E X p l. 4 I NJ E D

A friend has presented us an English
paper, (says the Whis) containing some
experiments exploding this old, but new
iy revived humbug. We insert portion
of the article:
.4nimal Magnetism has for some years
amused and bewiidered the lovers of the
marvellous. Ridi culed as a mere illusion
or delusion, it has nevertheless perpIex-
ed the scientific its effects are too pal
pable to be denind !; but any rational So
luton OF the cause or causes in which
they have originated has hitherto elut.et!
detection. The honor Of unveilins this
mystery was reserved for Mr.Jas Braid.
an eminent surgeon in Manchester. who,
having witnessed the recent experiments
by Monsieur Las0RtaiBe, id the Athena
um Of that town, determined, if possible.
to bring the system to the test Of physln-
logical and anatomical principles. This
gentleman having satisfied his own mud
that he coald produce the phenomeuop
without personal contact, and even IN
duce sleep when in different room irom
the persoa to be thrown into ii state OF
somnolency. announced public lecture
on the subject, which he delivered at tae
Manchester Athenaum.
Mr.. Braid first placed on the table d.
common black wine bottle, in the mouth
of which was COZ having plated top.
The Individual on whom the experiment
was to be performed was seated N
chair, and directed to gaze intentIy at
eyes. The cork was about 9 feet from
the person operated upon, whose head
was inclined back wards. forming with
the object an angle Of IS degrees. In
this position he remained Tor abaut five
minutes, when profound sleep was pro-
duced.
The second experiment was completed
in the same time. In the third place
bandage was placed round the head for
the purpose of retaining in an inmovable
position a common bottle cork, little
above the roof of the nose, as the object
to be gazed at; aud in about minutes
complete state of somnolency ensued -
III tuiS odSe was poFtu ny ildDiiitV OF
the patient to open the eyeid. although
consciousness was in no respect suspen-
ded, as he was able to reply distinctly to
any question. The fourth experiment
tailed, either through the noise that pre-
vailed, or owing to the person not fixing
his gazing continually on the object.
The fifth was successful; and althou rh
the party maize desperate effort to open
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15

his eyes. SO much as to agitate his whole
frame, they remained as tho hermetrica
~ sealed; when Mr.. Braid took from his
pocket wooden ruler, and drew the end
of it gently over the upper eveids Of both
ewes. when the spell was broken. and The
sense Of sight restored with perfect ease.
These experiments fally demonstrated
that the phenomena was perfectly indie
pendent Of magnetism. as in no instance
was there the. least approach to personal
contact or any manipulation.
Hayiag thus convinced the audience
that sleep could be produced without
pressure Of the thumbs or waving Of the
hands, as employed by Monsieur Lafon-
tame, Mr. Braid proceeded to explain
the rationale Of his discovery.
The artificial mode of producing sleer
is t. fatigue the rectus and levatO. mus.
Gle of the eye, which Is effected by a con.
tinuousl v strained and intent gaze at an
object viewed under an acute angle. =
Under such circumstances the irritabilty
of those muscles becomes exhausted, as
we'll as the irritability Of the optic nerve
glddlness causes mist TO rise up before
the eve, and sleep ensues. Congestion
is induced in the eyes. and carried from
them to the optic and muscular nerves oil
the eve; and owing to their proximity to
the origin Of the nerves of respiration. and
circulate on, affect them through sympa-
thy, and enfeeble the action of the heart
and lungs. The heart thus acting fee
bly,, is unable to propel the blood with
sufficient force to the extremities, and
hence their GOODNESS.
i'iine blood consequently is accumua-
ted in the region Of the heart, and it is
thus stimulated; and in order to remove
the inordinatt load, it is compelled to in
crease the frequency of its contractions,
IN order to compensate for the feebleness
Of its efforts. The brain, head and face
now become congested in the c0nse-
quence, and the varied phenomena result
ting from rfegularity in the circulation of
that Important organ, the brain, follow.
The inability to raise the upper eyeld
MIR. Braid accounts for on the principle
of temporary paralysis of the Ievator mus
cles, owing to excessive and long contin-
ued exertion at the commencement OF
the operation.-L Liverpool Chronicle.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
GRIMES PATENT
5 NUT MACHINE.

FR2HE subscriber respectfully announces
u to the Mlers of Shenandoah and the ad-
joining counties, that he is prepared to furnish
and put up the above named machines, com
plete, on the most reasonable terms
The Grain in this machine is cleaned ia q
strong current Of air passing up through it,
and carrying all dirt, white caps. smut and
dust out at the tap, while the grain, clean, pol
ished and bright, passes out at the bottom
The subscriber feels no hesitation in decla-
r'pg Grimes Patent Smut Machine as the
only perfect machine for s6ectuallg cleansing
aohe7t Of smut mad other impurities noaU ertq,at
More than 1000 of these machines are now
in use in the States of New York. Pennsvlva,
MIA, New Jessey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio
and Virginia, and he can show hundreds of
certificates from mllers and others in all these
States, proving beyond controversy the eff
cheney of the machines, but he prefers RELYING
solely upon its practical utility for it's general
introduction among the millers of Virginia.
He viii ask the privilege of putting up the
machine m their mills. If, upon fair trial ap-
proved ito be paid for, If not, to be taken
down at the expense of the subscriber
Machines of this kind have been IN opera.
ton from one to three years il Virginia, in the
counties of Loudoun, Fauquir, Prince William.
Clarke, Frederick, Fairfax, Rockingham. Pare
and Augusta, to which the subscriber win re
fer those who cali upon him. The Patentees
received the premium awarded at the last an.
nual meeting of the n. York Agricultural So.
ciety, and in addition to the Territory Of the
United States have obtained the right of Great
Britain and her Provinces, and are now intro.
ducIng their machines into Canada with a Ger.
tam promise OF success. In view of ali these
facts, the subscriber hopes generous public
may be SO FAR Invested Of the natural prejudice
against Patent Machines, as to allow him an
carry Opportunity to prove the efficiency of
what he believes an Improvement invaluable
to the milling interest Of this country.
The subscriber will merely add that. it. on
.r'a'' these machines do not prove fur superior
TO any machine now in use in this part Of the
country; pay for them viii not be expected or
required =
Any application for the above machines will
oe promptly attended to, if addressed. by mail.
70 the subscriber at his residence, in Waynes.
eofough, Augusta County. Virginia.
ERSklNE STANSBURY,
agent for the Propgietors.
September s. 1912 --sow3t
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
THE UOHX

THE HOAX.
MIR, Peasants in his retirement, may
not know what run his late Kidnapping
spondence is obtaining through the
various presses. The Wings treat it with
dersiou. The Republican presses are
holding it up to the Indignation of the
country. Among these last. the Balti-
more Republican, which treats it as a
"most astounding development" la
which il is acknow lodged, = that had the
damning frauds practsed then, failed in
their purpose, Mr.. Van Buren, was to be
abducted by a gang Of "intellisent''-
'.law and order" loving Wing lespera-
does in advance of his Inauguration.
Mr.. Peasants still glorying in the vii
laiuous conspiracy, confesses the whole.
We give the following extracts from it.
at the same time begging our readers to
recollect that this same conspirator was
selected as editor of the " Independent"
established about year since at " ash
inston, as the especial organ of Mr. Clay.
Here is the scheme which was concoct-
ed to u ind . tA:ee vance Of the people"
Tie wise man who publishes this Cor
Irespondence has been alarmed by Ills
own folly, and starts cat the very sound /,
which himself has made'-and is trying
to break its force-not by open denial,
but by covert, sneaklng insinuation.
He has had time enough to hear from
Mr.. Peasants, and obtain his authorita-
tive declaration, that it was only quiz
But not a word vet has the oracle spoken.
In truth, the Pubic will not rest satish-
ed with any thing, short Of the sign man.
ual of MIR. p himself. But ".7nti- Hum
bugge'" in this days paper places the
whole matter in SO clear, L:t succipct d
point of view, that it is unnecessary for
us to lasb their would-be prevaricator
with any other thong Of scorpions to-day.
The Richmond Star of yesterday unwil-
lin2ly bears the following evidence to the
authenticity of the letter, and the exis
tence OF the plot-but wishes it were sin
whole oceans" Of oblivion buried Eng
o. There is something of a dispute
on the street whether MIR. Pleasants's
strange letter is humbug, and meant by
him as piece of waggery or not. Some
say it is; aud laugh very knowingly at
the idea of its being treated seriously by
anybody. But they will find that the
use they made of it is no laughing matter.
The Loco presses are shouting over it as
though second gunpowder plot had
been discovered, and the mass of their
readers receive and treat it with all seri-
BUSINESS. Nothing could have been more
Unexpectedly lucky for the wire pullers,
and in Virginia twill have its effect. But
else where its extreme folly and extrava-
gance will make it be regarded as a hoax,
and thus probably destroy its effect. AS
for its being there picture of fancy, we
trust, for Mr.. PIeasants's own sake. that
it is not SO and indeed We have no doubt
that it was written in all soberness and
sincerity. The whole letter forbds any
other thought. So regarded, the sooner
its remembrance dies the better.'
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
Honors 10 Whtc Members Of Congress

Honors 10 Wig Members IF Congress.
AT Philadelphia, preparations were
made to receive with uausuaI demonstra-
TONS the return oi the Wing members
en- route to their constituents aud TIE
Wings of the city of New York, ever
ready i'titators of the city OF the Bank,
followed suit
But with what propriety, and for what
object?
If there was ever majority which had
earned the execratious Of the American
people, it is the majority in the twenty
seventh Congress. The longest session
Snown in tn history of the Government,
may well be characterised as the least in
actual doings and practical results.
Speaking in business sense, it has not
passed as many public acts as it has been
months 10 session. Convened under ci:-
eumstances demanding The most prompt
and effective legislation, all action, duty,
and the urgent requirements Of the pub
lie exigencies. have been postponed to
partiZan efforts to "head" the Executive
or to embarrass the Government, and to
the crosses exhibitions of personal aIterca-
ton and retort. Regardless Of the
claims upon their patriotism and their
forbearance. they have sought revenge
at any sacrifice Of the public welfare :;
and pursued their schemes of president
making or Notwithstanding, with an
utter recklessness of consequence to the
country, and all the interests which can
be in any way injured or promoted by
legislation. And all this III the midst of
a pervading depression and distress,
which they have done nothing to alleviate,
but every thing to aggravate.
And because they have done this-no-
toTiously and undeniabl y--they are to be
received by their wing associates, in
cities paralyzed by their inactlon Or their
pervertion of their public duties, with
unusual honors and parade! Any such
attempt to reverse the popular judgment,
will be found, we suspect, to react upon
its authors. The mockery Of undeserv-
ed parade will scarcely arrest the uni
versai feeling of condemnation with
which the majority return to their homes
-mtigated only by the undisgused Joy
thai they do return at ast-AIbany Ar
gus.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
THE TREATY WITH ENGLAND.

i he / REATY WITH ENGLAND.
The terms Of the Treaty with England
have transpired.
The States Of Maine and Massachu-
sets relinqash most of the territory
north of the st. Johns river. About one.
third Il the territory. claimed BY Maine
has been compromised in the new line.
The bed Of The St. Johns will be the
: boundary line for about two-ffths of the
whole line aud where it is SO, as well
as else where, the free navigation of the
river is secured to the people Of both
countries.
Great Britain is to pay Maine the ex.
penses to which she has been put in de-
fence of the disputed territory. which, it
is supposed, Will amount to upwards Of
$500, 900.
The sum of 100000 is to be paid for
the territory relinquished to be equally
divided between Maine and Massachu
sets.
The United States are to maintain a
fleet OF eighty guns GA the coast of A.
ti1ca. to suppress the slave trade, accor-
ding to original treaties, and to prevent
interference on the part Of British men-
Of war. Eng and abaudGns all rights of
search now and forever. The two cGun-
tries agree to give up ascending Grimm
ais, upon proper requisition. The River
st. Lawrence is to be free to the naviga-
ton vt both nations.
TUo Commissioners are to be appoint.
ed, one from each Government, for the
purpose Of running and tracing those
parts of the line between the source OF
the st. Cfolx and the st. Lawrence Riy-
ers, will require to be run and ascertained,
and for making the residue-of said line
by proper monuments Oh the land. The
said Commissioners shall meet at Bangor,
in the State of Maine. on the first dav of
May next. or as soon thereafter as may
be, anu shall proceed to mark the line
above described.
All previous grants of lands by either
nation, to be confirmed. And also all
equitable possessary claims. arising from
a possession and Improvement Of any lot
or parcel of lard by the person actually
in possession, or by those under whom
such person claims, for more than six
years before the date of such treaty.
These are the features Of the Treaty.
as ratified by the Senate. England ia to
taye six months in which to accept it
but she will no doubt accept If at once.
She does not ike to think of war with
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and silk handkerchief is found in IT
\ couple of lemons is handed to the com
pany; and one of them on being cut is
found to contain an egg, which being bro
Ken yields "alnut. that when cracked
dlscloses ring belonging to one Of the
audience. Ii these feats seem wontl,nus
IN the telling. they are far more ,expli
cable in the doing. for you feel. what
cannnt be indicated sufficiently in brief
description, the seemlng impossibiitv Of
them: the illusion is perfect; YOU see
things vanish under vour ewes, and behold
them in another place White vet they ap-
per to be where they were before.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
Married,

On the 18th uIt., by Rev. sam'l Zeh-
ring, MIR. Geo. Fry, to Miss yMagdazeaa
LInddmood. both Of this county.
On the 25th ult., by the same. Mr..
Henry Nips. to Miss Sarah finn Sns5th,
both of Mount Jackson, Shenandoah
county. Va.
Al Cloverland, Montgomery CO. Tenn,
on the rs uIt., MIR. r. French Ferguson,
Jr.. formerly of this place, to Miss Nan
ME Minor Barker, daughter Of j. W. Bar
ker, Esq.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
;HHENANDoAH COUNTY, S.:
SEPTEMBER Counr, 1912.

SEPTEMBER COURT, l642.
John Rinker and.Sarah Rinker,1
AGAINST In CHGncery.
Ja'b Will & wife & Geo Rinker,
GAN motion Of conplanans this cause is set
" for hearing. The subpoena in this cause
having been returned executed on the defen.
dants, Jacob Will and May his wife, and the
bill filed for more than two months,
and they failing to appear and answer, the bill
is taken for confessed to them; and CON-
ing on to be heard upon the bill and answer of
tie defendant George Rinker an infant, by his
guardian ad lltem-The court is Of opinion
that the share of each heir in the land descen>
ded as in the bill stated, is not of the value of
| three hundred dollars. The court doth there
fore Gdiudge, order and decree, That the two
| parcels of land in the bill mentioned, one con-
| tanning eleven and the other we've acres, be,
sold; and that Levi Rinker be appointed <
commissioner to sell the same. The sale is
directed to be made before the front door of
the store house recently occupied by Hckle &
Rinker, and now by Levi Rinker, after adver-
Using the time and place OF sale for two weeks
IN the newspaper published in Woodstock,
and at two public placer in the neighborhood
of the land, selling on TIN following terms. to
wlt-One third in three Hla gths, the residue in
one and Two years from theNay OF sale. The
commissioner is directed to make<A deed to the
! purchaser, reciting that the land is 6cSnd for
its price. taking bonds with good security OF
the purchaser for the three instalments, and 10
report to the court, in order to = fual decree.
| a copy-Teste.
z. WILLIAMS c 9 r Z
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
THE AMERICAN MINISTER
TO SPAIN.

WAsH1NereN IRVING, Esq. addressed
the following speech to the Regent, when
presenting to him his credentials:
II have the honor of handing to your
highness, as Regent of the kingdom. a
letter from the President of the United
States of America, aecrediiing me as En-
voy Extraordinary and Minister PIenipo-
Tertiary to this Court. In presenting you
this letter, speak the sentiments of the
President, by assuring you Of tie respect
and esteem, of my Government for the
Sovereign Of this Country, its political
institutions, aud the people, and of its
sincere desire TO draw closer the ties of
friendship which SO fortunately unite the
two nations. 1t is nay ardent wish that
Spain, under her present constitutional
form of Government, and governed with
irmness, wisdom, and patriotism, should
enter new era of prosperity and glory.
Your highness will. permit me to express
the great pleasure which | personally ex-
perenced at being charged. with a mis-
sion, the sole object of which shall be to
strengthen the mutual and cordial good
oHuCi otohulHS C"iStii'S UtI"CCi' III Gouli-
try and nation for which ever profess
ed the highest esteem"
The Regent replied:
81 am happy to receive the assurance
of the good wishes Of the President of the
u. States towards my Queen and Coun.
try. share the sentiments Of the sue
cessor of the ilustrIous Washington, and
feel deeply interested in his glory, and
most ardently desire the consolidation
Of the liberty and glory of the U. States
AN likewise delighted, sir, that you
should have been chosen to convey to me
the wishes Of your Government
-e2e-
Temperance u, Ireland. INSTEAD of a
falling off in the Temperance reform of
ireland. las alleged by Sir Robert Peel,3
Mr.. OConnell has lately produced state
ments shelving that it has been steadily
and rapidly advancing. In the last three
years, the revenue on licenses, malt,
and spirits has fallen ss7O2,611; or about
So, 800. 900. On ardent spirits alone the
decrease has been So, z25. 900; that is to
say, in the fiscal year ending 1910. the
decrease from the preceding year was
$3.50, 900; in ls4l, 81 847, 900; and in
1919, s539,0oO.
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the United States. |, is too late, this
werk, Tor US to anlmadyert upon the
Terms OF this treaty, but we will do So
hereafter. We hope We understand the
North Eastern Boundary Question, most
thoroughly - Saturday Couyier