Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-13
DESTRUCTIVE FLOOD..

The rain which had been falling for
several days previous to the 22nd
inst, had accumulated such a sea of
water: that the banks of the West Fork
of the Monong ahela river, which cour-
ses by our town, were utterly incapa-
bic of containing one half which had
descended from the Heavens in terrific
torrents upon its valley; and the 22d
and 23d presented to the view Of our
citizens the melancholy spectacle of al
most all our town swimming in vast
ocean of water, and the whole valley
around us for several miles in either di-
rection completely inundated. Boats
and crafts of various sizes were spor-
ting through our streets, which had not
since the year 1903 been covered with
water--indeed it is asserted by the OIL
dest inhabitants, the early pioneers of
our country, that the water has never
been, in their recollection, as high by
at least three feet, as the present.
The rise OF the water was so sudden
and unexpected, that many of our citi-
zens had not prepared their property
and dwellings for the reception Of such
a terrific food, which at some points
of our town was six or seven feet deep
at the door. Our own office did not
escape. The water rose thirteen inch
es on our floor, but die US no material
damage. The chimney stack of the
steam engine, lately built by Major
Bland, at this place, fell in and injured
the Grist Mill, and is supposed the
engine, but we trust not seriously.
The extent of the loss of private
property in the valley of of the West
Fork, must be truly great. 1t hap
pened at an unfortunate time. Our
farmers were IN the mids: of their har.
vesting. Many stacks of grain and
hay were seen descending the river,
borne on the bosom of the great water.
The new bridge of the Stanton and
Parkersburg Turnpike road. built by
the State, was no impeachment to its
maddening sway--it too was swept
away. The fences in every direction
have been uplifted and borne off, leav-
ing whole fields of grain entirely at
the mercy of cattle, SC.
We have no criterion by which TO
Judge of this immense loss to the far
mers ofour country. The prospect of
a rich harvest had never been brighter.
Our farmers were already rejoicing at
the bright prospect of a rich return for
their toil-but alas! the great food, as
the bosom of destruction, has literally
destroyed all.
The bridge over the Stone Coal Creek
stood, notwithstanding it being ten or
twelve feet in water
We forbear anything like a minute
statement of the losses until we can
present an Authentic account. - Weston
Sentinel.
Mysterious. Under this head, the
New Orleans Picayuns states that
Capt. Alex. SIdell Mackenzie, of the
u. S. Navy, whose arrival at Havana
was announced some days ago, was at
Brazos Santiago on the 18th ,ult.-
'He reached there from Havala.---
upon going ashore, ie
obtained horse and went TO Matam.
AS to see Gen. Taylor. Upon hise-
urn to the Blazos Santiago, lie WIT
directly to sea. He was only akw
minutes at the Brazos, and nc oneN
knew his Grand. 1t was r,pored
when he went to Havana, thatne Vs.
sent there to ascertain wheth' priva-
GERS were being fitted out at tat port.
Other speculations were rife ouching
lis mission. He wen, frol Ports
mouth, Va, to Havana In u U. S.
brig Truxton. No one at ID Brazos
Knew to what point he said. His
presence there was unexptted and
Unexplained"
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Horrible Outrags.--A m ss nefari-
'ns outrage occurred at Est Brook
YIN on the evening of Monday, goth
nst. The particulars wersin our pos
session day ortwo thereafter, but at
ne request of the Mayo, who had
charge of the matter, we iefrained from
he publication until the principal par
y who was missing coAd be found
II seems that Ms. srang, wife OF