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IMPORTANT FROE ENGLAND.

Last week we announced the resignation of
Sir Robert Peel and his Cabinet, and the sue
eesslon of Lord John Russell By the arrival
Of the Hibernia, at Boston, few DAYS since.
we are informed that, ten days after his success
sion, Mr. Russell "ihrew up his card" and
that MIR. Peel again takes the helm Of govern
ment The reinstallation of the latter has OPP
Grated favorabiy upon stocks and upon trade
The European Times says that President
Folks message is considered pacific, and that
the war fever has subsidized
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The following petition, was presented
and referred:
By Mr.. West, Of citizens Of the county Of
Tyler, for the incorporation Of company to
= construct railroad from the Potomac to the
Ohio; or. for the grant Of the right Of say 10
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad COMPANY.
The following bills We're passed:
TO incorporate the Directors of the Scientific
and Eclectic Medical institute Of The STATE Of
Virginia;
TO render certified copies Of rarers almissi
lie in evidence in lieu Of the originals in Ger.
tain eases;
Divorcng Watkins Harper from his wife
Martha;
An engrossed bin to Incorporate the Rich
! mond and Ohio Railroad Company was read
third time
Therenpon motion was made ny Mr..
Denison that the same be laid upon the table
and printed.
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THE DEBATE ON THE
OREGON QUESTION.

The debate which has been progress
sing for several weeks, in both houses
Of Congress, has excited no little inter
est among the people, without distinc
ton Of party for, it is worthy of re-
mark, that, among the people, but one
sentiment prevails, and that is, that the
notice to terminate the existing treaty
of ''joint occupancy" with Great Brit,
ain, ought to be forthwith given.
1t is not our intention 10 discuss the
merits ofthis great question at present:
but merely TO notice, briefly, some
Of the arguments which those who op
pose giving the notice use.
In the first place, we are told that
Oregon is so sterile, so utterly worth
less, that 1t is not worth contending for;
that the damages which our CONNER
cial and shipping interests would suffer,
would far exceed the benefits accruino
10 the country, if ii should be necessary
10 resort to war TO recover the territory.
Those who argue in this way, in the
fervency of their zeal, seem to forget,
that there are principles Involved in the
question, the maintenance of which
are infinitely more dear and important
to the American people, than the inter
estS which are at stake. AS it regards
the ralue of Oregon territory, one fact
alone is sufficient to prove its worth;
and that is this: Since the ''joint occu-
pancy" commenced, the Hudson's Bay
Company haze cleared, in fiAs, buffalo
skins, &C., MILLIONS Of dollars p
Perhaps not much short of half million
annually!-and yet it is worthless =
But, leaving out Of view this consider
ton, a glance at the map of the United
States, Will be convince every candid
mind, that the British Possession"
have already been extended almost a.
long our whole northern and north
western frontier; and tits, or ought TO
be, the policy of our government, to
prevent any extension of those posses
sions further westward 1t is matter
of mon entous importance, that the
whole Pacific coast, on this continent,
should be in the possession of the U.
States. Patriotism and policy alike
demand this, and nothing less than this,
and more especially when the right to
the country bordering on the Pacific,
at least to the 81 parallel, is sustained
by 'irrefragable facts and arguments.
In the second place, the opponents
Of the notice contend, that the country
would be precipitated into a war, if the
notice TO terminate the "joint occupan-
cy" shall be given; that :" England,
our opponent, would enjoy the sympa-
thes of Europe; we should have en-
cry Mexico on our flank, and yet more
hostile Indians in our rear; meanwhile
the British armies could debauch from
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-01-29

10 Coirespondents.-We must ask the in
diligence Of our correspondents, this week; fer
1t will be seen that our columns are crowded
with matter which could not he dispensed
with. Plough Boy and '-Tyro' shall appear
next week. By the way, what has become
OF Art. 3? Surely he has not taken UNI
bragg at our innocent twit about his not seenr
the paper regularly2 We did not intend to
convey the idea, that because he is not sub
scrber, his pieces are therefore not welcome
Ear from it. Nothing Of the kind was intend
ed 'pon honor.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-01-29

FIRE IN BALTIMORE.

The Baltimore Sun of Monday gives the
particulars of fire waich occurred in that
city. on Saturday last. 1t broke out in a
building on Baltimore St, betveen ST. Paul
and Charles SITS by which the book stores OF
Ii. Colburn and Jos. Neal, and the iewelrv
store OF W. Webb, were consumed. Their
total loss is estimated at SIS coo Several
other adjoining buildings were more or less
injured.
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TO The VOTERS OF THE ii III CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

You have doubtless, ere this, seen the an
nouucement of the untimely and unexpected
demise of your late amiabe and esteemed rem
resentatiye, VIM. Taylor, Esq. Cut down,
might say, almost In the prime and vigor, as
well as IN the midst ola useful life, his sudden
death is most truly solemn admonition to ev
cry one OF his constituents, to prepare for that
undiscovered country, from whose bourne no
traveller returns. :" 'sWerc the shafts Of death
drawn at venture, and the disposition Of such
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-01-29

before the Convention, and its iourn-
ais would show that there was n.ucl,
difference Of opinion with respect to it.
The majority OF the Coinmiltee appoin-
ted by the Convention had opposed
this system. The Committee OFFS chools
and Colleges declined adopting this
system, but left the people free 10 Sc
iec1 Tor themselves that which seemed
pest adapted TO their peculiar circun,-
stances. After they lad made The Sc
lection, the Legislature might assist in
carrying into operation. If we a.
.dopt this particular system, il nigh,
be rejected in many portions OF The
State. When lwo-;hir,ls Of the voters
have selected plan, and il shall have
been sanctioned by the Legislature, it
would then be found to be the best in
practice for them. lie had heard the
opinion expressed, that the present pri
mary system was noi regarded by the
people as so very Objectionable. In
the Sabbath Schools which had been
productive ofso much good, there was
no distinction as TO classes in society
the rich and the poor,alI met on COM
mon platform ofequality. The princl-
pal objection TO the present system
was, that ii did not properly pay the
teachers. This objection might be
obviated. Under existing circumstan-
ces, the best plan would be, TO adopt
the frs; resolution Of the committee,
and look to the provisions of the Cd for
a bill proposing a proper system.
Mr.. Burweii would make no apology
for the deep interest he had manifested
on this subject. He was member of
the committee aud approved Of their
report. The committee had been much
embarrassed by the different systems
submitted TO their consideration. lie
did not condemn the Convention for
its action upon this subject. The
members had evinced a praise worthy
zeal an patriotism in assembling al
an Incleinent season Of the year, for The
purpose of promoting the cause Of Ed
ucatlon. Their action, however, was
calculated to clnbarrass the House
There were seyenty-Gve counties not
represented in the convention. The
cities were represented BY very large
delegations, and their representatives
in the convention could moi be expec.
ted to be acquainted with the wants
Of the people throughout the country.
The resolutions ofthe committee were
calculated TO harlnonize conflicting
views. Every person seemed to be
provided with his own peculiar system,
which was as easily created as Per-
sian Heaven. His attention had been
called TO six different systems, all diff
5ering in the important particular Of
taxation. These facts tend to The cs-
Enlistment Of the position, that The a.
doption Of any one system would not
be generally acceptable. The com
niuee believed that the present system,
amended in some respects, would be
The very best that could be adopted
AS a system for the education of The
INDECENT, it was no where surpassed.
Mr.. Edgington moved to postpone
the order Of the day 10 Saturday next.
The House decided to postpone the
order Of the day until Saturday next
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-01-29

Mr.. CATEwooD: You will please announce,
that JAMES MCDOWELL, of Rockbrdge.
Gate Governor viii Unsupported as a candi-
date to represent the counties of Shenandoah.
Rockingham, pendleton. Hardy, Augusta and
Rockorldge, in the Congress Of the U. States,
for the unexpred term Of the late William
Taylor. MANY VOTERS.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-01-29

lG-We are authorised-to announce JOSEPH
II. SAMUELS, Esq, as a candidate to repre-
cent the District composed Of the counties Of
Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta. Rock
bridge, Pendleton and Hardy in the Congress
of the United States, for the unexpired term
of VIM. Taylor, decd.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-01-29

PoSTroNEMENT.-The examination of the
pupils in Mr. ROBERT SrIpLEY's School, has
been postponed to the second Saturday in March
next.
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THuRsDAY, Jan. ed, 1916.
SENATE.

The bill more eflsctually to punish certain
offences was passed.
The bill provides for the punishment of the
stealing or destruction Of the fruit Of any tree
or vine, SC
The act incorporating the Farmers and Ne
cfianics' Savings Bank In Fincastle was pass
ed.
The bill to render certified copies Of papers
admissible in lieu Of the original, in certain ca
SEES, was passed.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The Speaker laid before the House COM
nunication from the Second Auditor, transmit
tinga statement showing the amount of mon
ey which has been expended in tie different
sections Of the State for ohjecis Of Internal I'm
provement, made in compliance with resoln-
ton of the House of the 9Th inst, which, on
motion OF MIR. Edmunds, was ordered TO be
laid upon the table
The following resolution was presented and
adopted:
BY Mr. Hall of Fauqnier. That the com
mittee on Agriculture and Manufactures en-
quire into the expediency of reporting bill to
extend the charters of the Shenandoah Copper
Mining Company and Of the Warren Copper
Mining Company, passed February lAth and
18th, 1914.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-01-29

EyoR SALE first rate Carrysll. with
IL Elliptic sprags,and -Four Horse Wag-
gons. which will be sold unusually cheap
Apply at Head Quarters. II. WALTON.
Nov. 20, 1845.
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WUUG aLJG1s:
JANUARY 20. 1916.

QTWe are authorised 10 announce Col.
JOHN MCPHERSON as candidate TO re-
present the County Of Page in the next Lee
gisatureof Virginia.
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--scGe.--

Inportcnt Intention for Raising 7, 1afer-
we learn from the Baltimore Argus, that Mr..
Benjamin 5. Benson, who resides at Jerusalem
Mills, Hartford CO., Maryland, has invented a
machine for raising Spring water to any given
height, according to circumstances, and which
is said to be superior to anything of the kind
now in use. We are told, that in one instance.
BY the use of this machine, gentleman having
spring ofwater 1000 feet from his house, and
100 feet perpendicular depth below it, has 1000
gallons per day delivered into = reservoir in his
kitchen. Persons wishing to know the parti-
culars OF this machine, can obtain them by wr-
ting to the inventor
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To the Editor OF the Seminal .

You are requested to state in your paper,
that MARK BIRD, Esq. of Woodstock, will
be supported as candidate to fill the vacancy
IN the Congress Of the U. States, occasioned
by the death of our late worthy representative,
VIM. Tayor-by MANY VOTERS.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The bin for The incorporation Of the Rich
nlond and Ohio Railroad company was taken
up and amended further, on motions severaiiy
made by MIR. Lyons and Mr.. B,c,c'.
The bill as amended was ordered to he en-
crossed and read tl.ird time by very deei-
1ed majority.
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AiospAr,Jsn. l9, 1876.
SENATE

The Committee on Internal improvements
reported the bill to incorporate the Southwes-
tern Turnpike Company without amendment
The bill dlyorcing Peter c. Davis from his
wife Sarah Z. was taken up, on motion of Mr.
Voolfolk.
Mr. Thompson of A. was in favor of the bill
considering il Ia case of extreme aggrayation
the vile having eioped with the uncle Of
her husband. lie should vote for the bin with
great cheeriuness
MIR. Bondarant said this application came
from his district. He had been unifornly OPP
posed to the granting Of all divorces, except liz
eases Of fraud before the marriage; but, while
he should vote against the application, he hop
cd that those who were in favor Of granting
divorces would render to his constituent " hat
they had done to others.
The bill passed-ayes Is; noes 6.
The bill divorcing Leonard G. Baily from
his wife Hannah S.-Passed
The bill divorcing David c. phips from his
wife Dorcas- Passed
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Canada, and thus we should find our
selves girt about and walled in as by a
wall of FIRE. p Mf. Hunters speech. |
.Mirabile dictu But, in the name of
common sense, aohy should the giving
of the notice bring war upon u.s. The
treaty gives US the right to give it -
and ifthe notice should be given, the
question Of jurisdictioa, which is not
al all involved in, or connected with,
the notice, will still be open for nego-
tlatlon. Indeed, the sooner The notice
is given, the chances for an amicable
settlement are multiplied; for the 'ioint
occupancy must cease, before the ques-
ton can be decided at all.
In the third place, we are told, that
the true policy would be, to let the
'jolnt occupancy" continue, until the
territory shall be settled by American
citizens and when they shall have suf-
fcienIy multiplied to be enabled 10
protect themselves, then there will be
no barrier to the extension of our laws
and institutions over Oregon. What
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES exalted Jyarery,
90 those who use this argument, dis
play! How unlike the sentiments and
feelings of that august body of men,
who, 10 deliver their struggling coun-
trymen from the thraldom of British
oppression, "pledged their lives, their
fortunes, and their sacred honor'!
Such an argument is unworthy an A.
merican citizen, and is degrading TO
the patriotism Of the country. IF we
know anything Of the AMERICAN
character, it IS, to assist the weak and
support the needy.
We are sorry to say, that several OF
the Representatives from Va. are OPP
posed TO the notice; and among them
stand most prominent, Messrs. r. III.
I. Hunter and Henry Bsdinger. It'll
to be hoped, however, that majority
Of the PEopLE's REPRESENTATIVES,
will carry out their wishes, by giving
the British government notice, that we
desire the 'joint occupancy" of the
Oregon territory to cease.
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-exirgton. Virginia, January 24th. 1916
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-30

lands and cultivated farms, but for the vast
mineral treasures and water power for manu-
featuring purposes, Astounding in those re-
gions; and will result in extensive sales, mu-
tually advantageous to both buyer and seller,
and to the prosperity of the State at large
We have, for the last year, had frequent
applications for lands in those States, and have
actually sold more acres in Tennessee than any
other State in the Union. We therefore issue
this circular TO solicit consignments Of such
Lands, improved and unimproved, as are for
sale in the States above named, with partic-
ular description ofthe premises, location, terms
and surrounding circumstances. We will en-
ter all such descriptions on our register with
cut charge, and if accompanied by a remit
lance of s., will advertise the same in the
American Real Estate Advertiser. When an
owner Of property gives us power OF attorney
TO sell, we will do so, and remit TO him the pro
ceeds; in other cases. we will direct purcha-
sers to TO the owner or his attorney.
In either case, when a sale is effected by us,
or to a purchaser directed by us, our commits
sions will be, for new lands 10 per cent, for
improved property q per cent.
A copy of the Real Estate Advertiser will
be sent TO any person who may iequestit.
ARNOLD BUFFUM,1 BUFFUM & co.
JOSHUA WEBB. s IL Broadtcay, .Neeo York.
9s-All persons wishing to make renittances
to the above Agency, win be attended to by
applying at this Office. July 80, 1876
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REAL ESTATE MARKET

TENHE undersigned have organised an As
Il socnTEp Agency, extending to various
parts of our Country and to Europe, for the
purpose of collecting in this Office, and then
communicating to those who desire to pur-
chase Real Estate, such authentic information
as will enable them with the least possible de-
lay. trouble or expense, TO find the spot where
they can, on the most favorable terms, pro-
cure for themselves home, adapted in all re-
spects, to their circumstances and wants.
We keep Register Of Real Estate on sale.
classed under appropriate heads, and issue a
periodical publication entitled american Re
al Estate .4dcertiser," containing catalogue,
with locations, descriptions and pIices--which
is extensively circulated on both sides of the
Atlantic.
With these arrangements we are prepared
10 negotiate sales or exchanges Of Real Estate
of every description, situated in any part OF the
United States.
knowing that in the States OF Virginia, Ken
lucky, Tennessee and Missouri, there are largs
quantities of New Lands and many Cultivated
Farms for sale at low prices, and on accom-
modating terms, and regarding the soil and
climate Of those States as most favorable tor
agricultural productions, we are satisfied that
il is only necessary these facts should be made
known, to induce such an emigration as VIII
create an efRctucl demand for non only the new
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-30

REVERSE OF FORTUNE AND CRUELTY OF
RFLArWEs.-The editor of the New York
Globe say he knows of two venerable gentle.
men, formerly rich, and of high standing for
their Intelligence, influence and moral worth
one merchat, the other banker. who are
now literally starving to DEATH" and the lat
Ter has brothers and brothers -in-aw, all veal
thy, and among them more than one million
are yet he receives from them not one cent.
We know lady accomplished, and Of excel
Tent character, yet blind, whose children, ex--
cept one, are rich. That one is adellcate and
highly accomplished daughter, who. by eXer-
tons beyond her strength, is supporting her
sell, and mother, while the rich members OF the
iamly refuse even 10 speak TO or see their blind
mother, and more than heroic sister. Can
imagination conceive behavior more dabolcal,
or rlubution sufficiently terrible?
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Gaslsp-Meeaing.

A Camp Meeting. for Berkeley Circuit, Meiho.
dist Episcopal Church, will be held on the land
known The "A.dridge Woods near tue road
leading TO w inebestrr, about miles FROM Mai
insbure, TO con m-noc August 18th, 1916
The members asd friends. frem adjoining Circuits
and Statieps, respectfully invited TO attend SAT-
urday, August st, is the day appointed Tor arran.
ing the ground, and it is particularly desired that
general attendance W i'll take place 10 perform the
necessary work
HJ-All persons hereby notified, that as the
proprieiors Of lands adjoining The ground, have Sc
persons will be allowed to interrupt the services oil
the meeting by vending any srtels whatever, on OF
near the camp.
Aud all persons hereby warned not to tres
pass upon the adjoining farms, BY crossing the fields
or iuar.Dg The timscr or fences.
10 Charlestown and Winchester papers please
COPY.
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Commercial Record
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BALTIMORE .MaRKET,l
.i1,nericnl Office, ,J,tlu q, lS4b.

.fJaeTtc0n Otlce, Jlay ~, lc4o.
CATTIE.--The supply Of beeves arriving con-
tinnrs light. The market 70 day was brisk and
prices are On an average 9 shade better. The Offer
ngs ii the scales amouuied TO 2Ge head all u which
mt with esdy sale az prices ranging from 3 80 .
8 IS per 100 lbs the hoof, equal 10 8 ia 3 70
net, and averaging SO. which is an improvement
Of 1874 cts. over last weeks rate.
FLOUR.--The transactions in Howard 81 Flour
The last few days have. been quite light. There are
inquiries 10 day but dealers holding above the
views 81 buyers. The rate generally asked to day
for strictly ffesh Flour is Ss.l24. Sosie have Of
fercd to seii at Ss.06t without finding buyers, aud
81 has been offered and refased. The receipt
price from is 8 3 S7t
GRAIs.--Thsre has been a fair supply Of w heat
at market to-day. Sales Of new Md reds were
made at 95a92 cts for good TO prime, and 75as5 CTS
FOR ordinary good. Several parcels Of prime old
Md reds sold at Ssa95 cts. We quote new family
flour white I0saIO5 cents. Sales TO day Of white
Corn al 50s52 cts, and d yellow al 55s56 cts We
quote Oats al 2Sa30 for new, and 3pa32 cts for
old
BAoos--Of good quality is 10 fair demand, esre-
eially Sides Of which considerable parcels have
been sold al 81 cents and other lots al 2
fall also safes of Shoulders at cts. We quote
good TO prime Shoulders at 4a4I Sides l2 az
sorted 5z5 Ia and Hams at 7as cents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-30


VIRGINIA I'm the Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Chancery for Morgan County,
Israel Dawson, Admir- de boais non of Isaac
Dawson, decd, pilG.
against
Joseph II. Sherrard in his own right and as
Ex'or of John Sherrard, deed. and Ann r.
Sherrard, Executrix of said John Sherrard,
deed, DIS.
IN CIIANCERY.
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFIcE,2
,Na1tinsbwg, ,Itty %, lS46.
NOTlCE.--fhe parties to the above suit
~ will please TO take Notice, that win at
tend at the Court House in the town of Bath,
IN the County of Morgan, On, Monday, he 24th
day Of august neat, for the purpose of making
up Report In the above case, at which time
and place the parties win produce before me
such evidence as may be required TO enable
me TO report, LIST; What amount of money is
due TO the Complainant and now in the hands
OF John Sherrard's Ex'ors; 3D. The value of
the land conveyed by William Williams and
wife, at the time Of the sale Of said land, and
Sd: The value per annum of the rents and
profits OF said land from the day Of sale by the
Trustee-and if said Report is not closed on
that day, it will be continued from day TO day
until the same is closed.
SEAMAN GARARD,
July %, lS46--5w Com.