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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-05
WESTERN ASYLUM.

We have received the Annual Report
of the President and Directors of the
Western Lunatic Asylum at Staunton,
for 1874. 1t is an interesting docu-
ment, and shows that, under the Judi
cious management of its indefatigable
conductors, the institution has been in
calculably beneficial to that class of
unfortunate beings who are placed
there. Before noticing the details of
the Report, we will briefly refer to an
error which seems to possess the minds
of many people respecting the charac-
ter of this humane and benevolent in
stitution-an error which, we think,
not only operates prejudicially to the
reputation constitutions established for
the special benefit of the insane, but
renders more doubtful the recovery of
patients within short time. The
error to which we refer is this: Many
who have insane persons in their fami-
lies, seem to think, that by taking them
to a Lunotic Asyl'na, they degrade or
dishonor them in the eyes ofthe world !;
and acting under the impulse of this
error, these unfortunate creatures are
retained by them until their maladies
reach that fearful crisis, when they
become unmanageab.e, and they can
not be kept with safety to themselves.
Then, they yield their misdirected, tho
perhaps honest sympathies, to stern ne
cessity, and take them to the Asylum.
Such persons seem to associate the ri
gorous discipline Of the penitentiary
and the dreary cells of a Jail with their
notions of a Lunatic Asylum. But
they are entirely mistaken in this
matter. There is no analogy Or SINH
larity between the two systems. Peni-
tentiaries and jails are for the punish
ishment of murderers, robbers, and O.
Their violaters of law; while Asylums
are erected for the noble and beneyo-
lent purpose of affording relief to the
poor, miserable subjects Of insanity.
III ,,,oe+ IL; ,.,o,n, oro ,caJ 4b,+
the nature of each case will admit Of;
kindness and constant eye to the
comfort of the inmates prevails; and
medical aid is afforded when required.
In short, properly conducted, as we
know that at Stanton to be, a LUNA
TIC ASYLUM is the place where the
sublime principles of Christian philan-
tbropy are displayed in all their beau
tif,l lustre-a place where the milk of
human kindness flows in pure, I'M
sullied stream, warm from the heart
a place which no man can visit, who
has heart to feel for human wo, with
on, feeling an ardent solicitude for the
welfare of its inmates. Everything
that convenience and comfort require is
Supplied; musical instruments, toys,
Books, newspapers, &C., to employ
those whose cases admit them to 60
at large; and those who are confined
receive the kindest attentions. In view
Of these facts, we say 10 those who
misapprehend the principles upon
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-05
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

AS our readers are aware, the duty of elect
ing a U. S. Senator to succeed Mr.. RIvEs,
whose term ofservice expired the 4th of March
last, devolves upon the next Legislature
The claims of several gentlemen have been
presented and advocated by their respective
friends; and those which seem to be most pro-
minent are, our worthy and talented fellow
citizen, Hon. ISAAC S. PENNYBACKER, Hon
WILLIAM SMITH, of Fauquier, and Governor
| MCDOWELL, of Rockbridge. Either of these
gentlemen would fill that distinguished station
with dignity and honor but if we mistake not
public sentiment upon this subject, (and our
means of judging are by no means limited, }
at least in the Valley and Western Virginia,
JUDGE PENNyBAcKER stands foremost among
the candidates; and many of cur brethren in
Eastern Virginia have also expressed their pre-
ference for him. This preference does not a
rise from the fact that Judge P's friends think
him better qualified to fill the station than any
other man in the State; but they feel that they
| are entitled to the honor of furnishing Sena-
tor, as matter of right with regard to them
selves, and as a matter Of courtesy as well as
duty on the part Of their friends in Eastern
Virginia, who hold the balance of power in the
Legislature, and who have enjoyed the honor
Of furnishing every Senator but one, if we are
not mistaken, since the adoption Of the Federal
Constitution. But while such is the fact, it is
not frua ard w haliavo hos navor haan oscar
ted, that Western Virginia has ever seen the
day when those could not be found in her midst
who were capable, in every respect, of filling
the station of U. S. Senator She has never
been without men of exalted moral worth,
political integrity, and superior talent and lite
rary attainments; and she has many sons now
in her midst who would fill any station in the
Republic with dignity and honor. The friends
of MIR. p advocate his claims, because they
know him to be qualified, honest, faithful,
and true : and we hope, therefore, that the
Legislature will carry out what we believe to
be the sentiment of Western Virginia, by ele-
waiting him to the United States Senate
White Black People A correspondent Of
the Lewisburg Observer, writing from Eastern
Virginia, speaks Of White Negroes, which he
came across in Middlesex county. This re-
minds us of the acltite black bird we once heard
friend speak of. The writer says:
sPassing down to the lower end of the coun-
| ty. we were in short distance of Stngray
Point. Here, for some miles, the Rappahan-
mock river is much wider than the county,
Opposite DIR. Taylor's Che is a member of the
State Senate,) we crossed the Piankatank,
which is here mile WIDE One of the negro
men that rowed us across is white man, tho
his father and mother, both of them, are black.
Three Of his brothers are as white as himself
the others are black"
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-05

6 If the dominant party in the Legislature
infiict upon US no greater evils than the cleo
ton Of JOHN RUTHERFORD for Governor, and
JUDGE PENEYBAcKER for u. S. Senator, then
we must confess they are a cleverer set Of fell
lows than we take them to be."--R. Whig.
The above paragraph has been copied into
most Of the Wing papers in the State; and
some who are not acquainted with the political
characters Of the gentlemen named, might sup
pose that they are not good Democrats and true.
Not so: we could not 'infict' upon the Wings
men more hostile to Wing policy than they are.
The truth is, the Wing is determined, if pos
sible, to be satisfied with tho doings of the De-
mocrats in this State. Shortly after the late
defeat of his party, the editor Of that paper
inflicted the most extravagant praise on the
Democratic party for their sincerity, consisten-
cy, SC.
The Lewisburg Observer says that all the
garden vegetables in that region were destroyed
by frost on the nights of the oath and 18th ult.
That's bad enough. We have had frosts in
the Tenth Legion too, but none like those.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-05
THE MORMONS.

We regret to find by our Western
exchanges, that there is in the vicinity
of Nauvoo, a great deal Of ferlnent and
danger IN relation 70 tie Mormons.--
There would seem to be indications of
an intention to attack the city; and on
the other hand, we find the Mormons
themselves, by bravado and studied i'm
pertinence, inviting the very attacks
against which they seem TO be prepa-
rlngto guard.
II is really great pity, that people
Will not permit so monstrous delusion
as this, to die a natural death. If
these fanatics were only let alone, the
fire of their misguided zeal would of
course expend itself; but as long as
they are pressed upon from without, the
natural tendency of things is to unite
them against all the rest of the world.
If they had not been driven ont of one
State into another, we hazard little in
the opinion that, as sect they would
before this have become extinct. But
Mormons have rights, as human be.
ings, and as citizens of the Republic
natural and civil privileges; and when
these are invaded we cannot wonder
that sympathy and compassion raises
them friends among the enlightened
and converts among the ignorant
Saturday Post.
49,
100 Men Killed.-The Moscow at
Boston brings the following intelli.
gence:
Buenos .4yres, March 81 Rivera,
on the 9th inst, was completely rout-
ed by Urauiza's force. About 100 Of
Rivera's men were killed and 500 ta-
ken prisoners; Rivera himself escaped
with only eight men. Admiral Lane,
by advice of the French Charg d. at
fairs at this place, will now recognize
the strict blockade of Montevideo BY
the Buenos Ayrean squadron.
The wheat harvest in this region
will be unusually early this season, and
tolerably heavy.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-05

The wheat harvest in this region
will be unusually early this season, ana
tolerably heavy.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Push on.-Be not Discouraged.

Il has been well said that young men have
much to try them in their efforts to advance
themselves IN life. Probably nothing is mms
trying to an honest, conscientious young man
than to be in debt without the means Of paving
He started in business ii may be, with fair pos
poets, but, by some un,oward circumstance,
failed in his projects and became involved
There are many such men, who would gladly
become square with the world. if it were in
their power--but with little business, and fam,
lilies on their hands, it is next 10 impossible for
the present. With little assistance from 9th.
ers, and by practising the sric'est economy,
they will eventually cancel every debt. We
would, therefore, say to those involved be not
discouraged II is hard TO be thus situated we
know bu. if you continue your efforts. and are
determined to be just and honest, you will, ere
long, be able 10 do business in your own names.
Who canno, point to many individuals VINO
have failed In business in years past, and given
up all their property, who are now in fair
way 10 become Independent! A judcious CO.
temporary says Never mourn over mshap
1t is only by hard knocks that you will learn
how TO trade and succeed We would not give
a fig for the man who never saw misfortune
whose sky has always been unclOuded; hs
knows no, how to appreciate The blessings Of
life, or feel for the unfortunate. Give Us The
men who have failed and succeeded who have
been fiat on their backs, and struggled on and
up, ill they have made themselves indepen-
dent. These are the characters for US.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
MOI GniIfV.

The trial of Abner Parke, which occupied
The Court at Belvidere, .wenty-six days, was
concluded on Saturday evening last, when the
jury, after having been out nine hours and a
half, returned with verdict Of not guilty. The
prisoner was defended by Alexander Wur,s, of
Fleming'on, N. J. and A. E. Brown, of Eas,on,
who conducted his case in the ables, manner
The arguments of both, we are informed by
those who heard them, were eloquent and con-
,incing-and place them in the front rank of
their profession. This is The second acquittal,
but Two more indictments remain undisposed of
agains, him. Parke is now a: large upon bail.
We canno, say whether he will be tried again.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
OLIVER OLDSCHOOL.
Learning Oxen to Pull together.

Oxen sometimes contract bad habit of pull
ling or hauling against each other; and some
times crowd each other so as to render them
almos, entirely useless as laborers |, is said
tha. by turning them out to feed in the yoke,
they will learn 10 move in concert, and thus be
broken Of the habits of pulling and crowdng.
If yoke Of oxen were fastened to heavy
loaded sledge or drag, placed in pasture, and
the oxen secured in such manner that they
could no, cast or injure themselves, and the
load were so heavy that they must &C, in con-
cert TO move it, they would soon learn to pull
together, and be true 10 the yoke. Having ea-
ten the grass within reach of their first location,
they would of necessity unite their efforts 10 re-
move their load to a fresh spot, and would adop,
for their mo,lo---United, we feed; divided, we
starve.-- Complete Farmer.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
To our Patrons.

Ii is now more Than year since we public
ly called upon our subscribers TO pay up their
arrearages. During that time, we regret 20
say, we have collected very li,tle-bu. few of
our subscribers showing the leas, disposition to
liquida,e their claims. The demands against
us for money, al present. is large, and we are
under the necessity of looking about TO procure
the means of meeting them As Court COM
mences in Siroudsburg on Monday next, we
have though, it good plan TO make an appeal
10 our patrons TO embrace that opportunity of
calling upon US and settling their accounts
Many Of Them owe for several years subscrp-
ton, which although comparatively lii,le TO
them, is collectively large TO US. If this call is
literally responded 10, we will then be in pos
session of the means 10 carry on our operations
as we wish, and make The Jefersonian Repub-
lican still more worthy Of the favorable regard
of The commsn,y. We have now plainly sta
ted our case 10 our patrons, and hope they will
not be backward in complying with our small
request
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Distractions am ong the morm.

The Warsaw Signal has a rumor ,ba, pu
Smith is making trouble for the Twelve in N,n
VOC, and will either compel them quietly to ,r,
render their power and submit 10 him, or ST..
he will throw himself in open rebellion I.
consequence Of the sickness and death Of h,
wife, Smith has been comparatively quiet sine.
his arrival in the city; but there have been M,
ny points in which he has disagreed with III.
heads Of the church, which has led to c,ll,o..
If no. hostility. When Smith was on hi, wan
TO the city, he openly declared tha, The TweIy.
should reinslate Elder Brannan, the editor Of
he New York Prophet, who had been recently
disfellowshipped, and said tha, if they w.,.
no. willing, he would compel them. By the
las. Neighbor, we perceive that he has succeed.
ed, for Brigham Young has issued circular an.
nouncing the fact lha, BraBnan is restored bu
j. is done with evident reluctance. II is uo.
slipped about that Smith will, in deceD, ,ins
marry Emma, widow of his brother, the ProDbe,
She is known TO be hostile to the Twelve. and
will lend her influence for their overthrow If
this union is effected, we shall look for COM
ple,e revolution in the Holy City during The
course of the summer We do not know ,b,,
such change would al all alleviate the condi-
ton of the old settlers, but Bill Smith has some
virtues which will render him less objectiona-
bIe Than the nresem rulers He Ia ceua,ou.
liberal and candid
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

Virginia has for thirty years groaned and
dwindled and dwarfed under the sway OF a sci,
Of Democratic politicians Of the free trade and
non-imprisonmen, school, until that State has
become, what with her real decline in dignity,
and her still more decisive decline in political
weight and relative social position, pIetty nigh
the most contemplate state in the Union. So
writes the Richmond Whig. As no one indi-
vidual among her sons, has contributed so much
to the degradation and oppression Of this truly
noble commonwealth, as Father Richie, so il,
should be matter Of profound gratitude he has
been induced to change the scene of his labors.
where they will be compal laiively harmless.
FREEDMAN.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Boxing up a Negro.

A gentleman at Louisville, walking among
bales and boxes al The s,eamboa, wharf, heard
voice exclaim from one of The cases, "open
the door," The owner of the boat, Mr.. Shaw,
ripped open the top with butchers ceaver,
when out jumped ssrapping negro fellow near
ly dead with sufocation and steaming like the
escape pipe OF a steamboat. He was greatly
exhausted, bu. was revived by the fresh air and
the application Of s,imulants, when he gave the
following accoun, of his singular incarceration ::
-" II appears that he belongs TO Mr. job Lew.
is OF Germantown, and has been hired in town.
He states that the scheme which had well nigh
cost him his life, was concocted some months
ago by John Bennett, free black The inten-
tion was 10 ship him in the manner attempted,
to Cinciana,i, from whence he was TO be con-
yeyed by the Aboliiionis,s TO Canada. In the
box was quantity Of moss, number Of plates,
and few dozen wafer crackers. Air holes
were bored in the end of the box They for
got, however, 10 put in supply Of water. He
states lba, he would inevitably have died in a
very short while, if he had no, been exrricaIed,
and his condition when taken out of The box
confirms The opinion"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
American Indepeudeuce.

We are on The eve of another 4ih of july.
the day which gave liberty and independence
10 The people Of the United States. Ii is day,
which above all other days should awaken feel
ings of honour and respect in the breast of ev-
cry person towards those worthless who gained
for us the rich and inestimable boon which we
are now enjoying-and al the same time rev.
erence and love 10 Him who controls the des-
linies Of nations, and hold their fate in the
palms OF his hands.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Important 10 Housekeepers.

We call the particular attention of our read
ers TO the advertisement in another column Of
Mr.. William II. Schoolgirls Confectionery.
Fruit and Grocery Store, and bespeak for him
share of public patronage. His establishment
is fitted up in frst-rate style, and he is prepared
10 furnish everything in his line of business.
His articles too are all fresh and Of superior
quality, which he will sell a. very moderate
Irices Give him a call
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

1P David Naar, the English "democra,"
and advocate Of American Free Trade, who
was on the stump in this county urging the
election Of Mr.. Polk, has been appointed COM
mercial agent of this country at the Island of
ly appropriate choice for our free trade and
9 democratic Presidenl--Beluidere Apollo.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

A man by the name of James Garish, or Ga
net, was on Friday las, convicted, in the New
York Court Of Sessions, Of perjury, in falsely
swearing in his vote in the 9th ward, a, the late
election. He stated in his examination that he
lived in Greene county, and that he was paid
three dollars and all his expenses to come down
and vote al the election. He has been sent to
the State Prison for 2 years. Paterson Intel.
Good
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Rhode Island--LiberatiOn of Thorn.
as w. DOrr.

A posiscrip, in the Providence Herald an
nounces that the amnesty bill was passed on
Thursday in The Senate and on Friday in The
House; lha, an authenticated copy of The bill
was brough, to Providence on Saturday, and
Immediately taken TO the prison, with carriage
for The removal of Mr.. Dcrr. A, half-past on
Saturday afternoon hundreds of citizens, the
Herald says. were crowding round the prison
door to get glimpse, &C. BickneEs Reporter.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Extensive Haul of Fish.

Over one million white fish were taken with
the seine, al New Haven, Conn, few days
since. They weighed over 400 tons, and are
worth for manure $500. Being hauled in 1t
high tide, and The mel made fas, 10 windlass,
the receding tide left them high and dly---lO0A'
ing like snow bank, or an extensive dePoso'
Of salt.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
ShOemaking by Machinery.

The Journal de Paris says that an OPerai''
in the Rue des Viellcs Andriel,es has invented
a machine 10 make shoes. by means Of when
any person possessing sufficient strength TO Iln
a wheel, can in the course of day finish MY
pairs Of excellenb shoes Of every size We
don't believe IL.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
The Warren Murders.

The counsel Of Joseph Carter and Peter w.
Parke, have had wri,s Of error allowed in those
cases by The Chancellor of New Jersey, which
will be argued in the Cour, Of Errors and APP
peals the latter par, Of this month. If error
should be found in the proceedings of the Su-
preme Court, new trials will be granted.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

The New York Express says that large
amount Of spurious Mexican Dollars are in cir
culaiion in the northern part Of the State. They
are we'll executed, and we'll calculated 10 de-
ceive any but good judges. Out Of SIG offered
a. a store in Ogdensburg few days since, ID
were base.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

The papers state that Louisville was visited
by shower Of fish few days since, and thai
some Of them were three or four inches ID
length, and were alive and play ful in the POo.'
where they FELL Very like fish story, thai
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

DRIED APPLEs.--A lad in New Brunswick.
N. j., died after an Illness of rs hours from the
effects of having eaten quantity of dried ap-
plies, and shortly afterwards drinking beer on
them, which created fermentation and pro-
duced most unnatural swelling in bis stomach
and stoppage of the intestinal canal.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Annexation.

We have not yet received any intelligence Of
The action of the Texan Congress on the SUBJ
jec. Of Annexation. That body met on the 9th
Of June. Il seems to be conceded by every
one, however, that annexation is unavoidable.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
Funeral Ceremonies.

Monday, July 9TH, has been fixed upon by
the citizens Of Slroudsburg as the time for pay
ing respect TO the memory of General Andrew
Jackson. There will be a funeral procession,
and an Eulogium by John D. Morris, Esq.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

The appointment Of Capt Rynders, of the
Empire Club. TO place in the New York Gus
tom House, naturally excies comment from the
press--,hough certainly i, is no occasion for
surprise.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

The Hon. VIM. Cos. Johnson, has recently
been engaged in the settlement of an extensive
land claim in New Orleans. The Frederick
Nd Herald, says his services have been re-:
warded by delicate complimen. TO his abilities
in the shape of 100000 fee.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03
NJ Y. b. Palmer, ESQ, at his Real Estate

0F V. b. Palmer, Esq, at his Real Estate
and Coal Office. No. SO Pine street, below Third
two squares S. the Merchants Exchange, Phila.,
and No. l60 Nassau street, (Tribune buidings,)
n. Y, is authorised to receive subscriptions and
advertisements for the Jefersoniaa Republican,
and give receipts for the same. Merchants, Me-
chanics, and tradesmen generally, may extend
their business by availng themselves of the oP-
portunites for advertising in country papers which
his agency affords.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

Worms and insects in orchards may be de.
stroyed by allowing swine TO run beneath the
trees As fast as The wormy and immature fruit
falls, they cal them, worms and ALL
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

Iron ore, excellent in quality, and iaexhaus-
nble in quantity, has been discovered 10 the vi
ciniIy OF Million, Union county. in this State,
on The Wesr Branch Of the Susquehanna river
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-03

Santa Annals Punishment, ii appears. is not
merely for Ten years, bu. perpetual; his officers
for ten years. They receive pension equal
TO one half the pay they received under Santa
Anna.