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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-01-08

The packet ship Washington Irving, at Bos
ton, on Wednesday, from Liverpool had on
board fonr COWS aud seven sheep consigned 10
Daniel Webster
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-01-08

MoDEsTY.-There is a young lady in Ken
lucky so modest, that she calls stockings the
:. coverings of a PERSONS foundation"
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02
From the New Orleans Picayune, March rs
-. FROM MA1'AMORAS.

The schooner Equity Captain Place,
arrived here yesterday from Matamo-
ras. Captain Place contradicts the
reports which the press gave yesterday
morning, of the imprisonment of Mr..
Schatzell, the United States consul at
that port Captain Place had a con-
versation with Mr.. Schatze!l on the
night of Tuesday the 10th instant,
who told him that such rumor had
been current in the city, and that
it was utterly unfounded. The Equi-
ty sailed in the course of the same
night. 7so SOS
''l Wereceiveel no papers by this arri-
rivaL but letters were receWed3b by her.
One from Mr.. Schatzell particularly
alludes to the above report, and states
that the whole was an idle hoax. bv
which many there had been deceiv.
ed. # ~a eac~ r
" There were various and contradicto.
ry rumors in Matamoras in regard to
Mr.. Slidell. The most important
was to- the effect that he had been IN
vited from Jalapa to Mexico; but our
consul put little faith in this. One
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02
HORRIBLE AFFAIR.

The Cincinnati Gazette publishes
the following letter from Nashville:
Mob an .Nashvilie- hudson Nearly
Great Decentralization
Probably Dead.
NASHVILLE, 10Th March, 1916.
This city exhibited scene, on yes
terday afternoon and night, Of one of
the most cruel mobs it has eya been
my lot to witness. 1t originated in
case of SANDER about the wife of Mr..
Porterfield, who attacked Mr.. Jud.on-
who, they say, has formerly published
"a paper in Cincinnati-familiarly
known as Ned Buntline-and fred
three times without hitting, when judi
son drew and shot him above the eye.
1t caused great excitement-Judso
was taken to the Courthouse for the
purpose of hanging him in the Court
house square, when brother OF Porter
field came up to shoot him. Jadson
ran and took refuge in the City Hotel,
having not less than from twelve to
fifteen shots fred at him without touch
ing him. The mob still pursuing him
he run up to the third story, and Jump
ed ont at the back way, breaking one
fhis thighs in the fall, and throwing
him senseless. Surprising him 10 be
dying, he was taken to jail.
Last night about 10 O'Clock, finding
that he was still alive, the mob broke
into the Jail; manned and almost naked,
they threw him into the street, 10 be
hung. He begged for minister
which was denied him-he feared not
death, but requested to be shot, and
begged that if there was any gentleman
present that he would shoot him.
They took him to the square and run
him up over the rail of an awning post,
the rope broke and he fell, VIXEN he was
taken back to jail, where he lie, 10 die
some time during the night. -.-
Mr.. Porter6eld was buried this af-
ternoon. Take it all in all, it was wor-
thy OF the reign of Terror in France
Twas present and attended closely to
all that occurred of lasts nights pro-
ceedings.a
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

letter datad February 2e'h, states posi-
lively that Mr.. Slidell hadbeen receiy-
e2. but another from different source
throws discredit upon This. 1t IS
quite !. probable that later news from
Mr.. Slidell had been received at Mat
amoras. Our last account lett HIM at
Jalapa on the 2lstr of February. We
regret that we cannot clean the matter
up. =rsse
There was only the usual force at
Matamoras when the Equity sailed
from Twelve to fifteen hundred men.-
Capt. Place reports that all was quiet
there. Is. i2ta
The United States brig of war Por--
ooise, touched at the mouth of Rio
Grande the night Of the 9th inst,
bound for Arkansas. Two of her oth-
GERS boarded the Equiry, but remained
only few moments. She bore away
the morning of the 10th for her desti-
nation. Our last adyices from Vera
Cruz led us to suppose that the Por-
pose would shortly sail thence, but,
we then expected, for Pensacola. If
Aransas was her destination, it in
dictates cooperation with Gen lay
Ilor's force, for which We had not al
together been prepared.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02
From the Nashville Wing.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Robert Portertield, whose untmely
death whole community is now deplo-
ring, having learned that E. 4. C.
Judson, had stated that he had criminal
intercourse with his, Porterheld's wife,
sought an interview with the latter, on
Wednesday last, in presence Of several
individuals, to one of whom, it was
said, Judson had made the statement.
That individual, when asked, in judi
sons presence, ifssueh statement had
been made to him by Judson, promptly
answered in the affirmative. Juelson
strenuously denied it; but Porterfield,
placing no confidence in his denial,
drew pistol and would have shot him
on the spot, had he not been prevented
from doing so by those who were pres
ent. On the evening of the day in
which this interview took place, the
individual at whose Office it was -
made known to Mr.. John Porterheld,
the brother of the deceased, that, prior
to the interview, Judson had called up
on him and confessed that he had
made the statement in question to the
individual aboutto be brought forward
as witness, but that for the purpose
of saving his. life, which he knew
would be taken by the Porterields, if
the fact were proven upon him, he In
tended to deny ever having said any
thing of the klnj Both the Messrs.
Porterfeld became entirely satisfied
that Judson had made the infamous
statement charged upon him, and We
are informed upon reliable authority,
that there cannot be doubt of his ha-
wing made it.
= Notwithstanding this, however, the
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02
THE CAYUGA MURDER.

q The 9details. Of this murder, of which
we gave a short account last week,
prove TO be Of the most horrible char
acter. We narrate them chiefly to
show how nearly some7men approach
brutes. The murderer. is a negro,
named William Fireman, about twenty-
three years old. He has made no for
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-The rea-
der is referred to the Presidents mes.
sage, in answer to the resolution of the
Senate relative TO the Oregon question,
published to-day. It will be seen tina.
Mr.. Polk still thinks that ii would be
both prudent and wise for that body to
adopt the resolutions passed by the
II of Reps Cor the termination Of the
treaty OF joint occupancy, or more
properly. of non-occupancy; and that
he is still impressed with the import
ance Of augmenting the naval force of
henation, and otherwise providing for
any energy that may hereafter arise out
OF our foreign. relations. We have
heretofore, and do still, concur in the
sentiments expressed by the President,
upon the Oregon question. Let our
government pursue firm and manly
course toward allnations, and fearless
" maintain the rights of the people,
from whatever quarter assailed, and
we fear not the consequences. But
letia timid, lukewarm feeling mark our
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

and annoyance to be informed that
ngld measures will be taken to. inforce
this regulation, which is deemed neces-
sary for the interests ofthe public ser
vice. 4
By direction Of the general.
w. S. BLISS,
at Assistant lAdjutant General.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02
SHENANDOAH.

a We are authorised to announce ROB-
ERT M. DENISON, Esq, as a candidate to
represent the county ofShenandoah in the next
Legislature of Virginia.
os-We are authorised TO announce Colonel
DANIEL tSTICKLEY as candidate to re-
present the county of Shenandoah in the next
Legislature Of Virginia. y sar 89gof ~
fu-We are authorised to announce JOHN
N. HILL, Esq as candidate to represent the
county of Shenandoah in the next Legislature
ofEirginia.i -aC1 T&g ri a7a4
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02
Ge eattiatee:
w CoDsHOC1k:
s. APRiE 2,sl846. as
PAGE.

Owe are authorised to announce Cor.
JOHN MCPHERSON as candidate to res
present the County of Page in the next Lee
gisIature of Virginia. g1 81 zgas.ls s.
as-We are authorised to announce Captain
ANDREW +. GRAYSON as a candidate
to represent the county of Page in the next
Legislature Of Virginia.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

Several answers to the enigmas pub
lished last week have been received j;
but we give the preference to our young
friends at New Market, as they have
not recently appeared in our columns.
Their solutions are, moreover, precise
ly correct the others are not.
ART. ***'s pieces shall all be atten-
ded to in due time-can't dispose Of
them all at ance. ~ 4.f u-s,ase
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

-
From the n. 0. Courier, extra, March Ia.
GENERAL ORDERS ISSUED BY BRIG
+ ADLER GENERAL TAYLOR, OF
Il THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION AT
CORPUS CHRISTI. Is as .s7
GALVESTON, March -.
The Galveston has Just arrived from
Aransas Pass. The main body of
Gen. Taylor''s army had marched to-,
wards Brazos St. Jago, and the last
regiment, with Gen. I. and staff was
10 leave this morning.. The rumor of a
large force of Mexican troops being a.
bout to oppose the concentration of
General lIaylor's forces, had occasion
ed great excitemement. The troops
of Gen. T. are saiG 10 be in high spir-
IFS, in the expectation of a conflict
with the. enemy. The following orders
have been issued: a 4e.i1
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OccuPArIoN,i
sdi Corpus Christi, March, 8, 1916. 1
As the army is about marching to
the frontier on a delicate service, the
commanding general wishes it distinc-
lively understood that no person, not
properly at,achedlto it, will be permit
ted to accompany the troops, or estab-
lish themselves in their vicinity, Ell
ther on the route or on the Rio Gran
do, on any pretence' whatever. Itmay
save many individuals useless expense
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

Division Of Ioaca.-Ea;orts are max
ing towards dividing this Territory, SO
thatlt may form two convenient States.
The line proposed is the forty-second
degree of north latitude. The south
ernmost division of the territory would
then be one hundred and twenty miles
wide, thus forming a State compact
and accessible, from all points. The
northern division will contain the larger
super6ces. aew - -. -
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

weeks. ssr.
@ We should be pleased to receive
from. some of the friends of Education,
and especially from those who are in
favor of adopting the system of free
schools provided form the bill publish
ed last week, few practical essays,
illustrating the Importance of the sub
ject, and the utility and practicability of
the bill referred to. 1t is highly i'm
portant that correct information upon
the subject should be disseminated a.
mong the people, and particularly con
corning the probable average increase
of the present taxes that will be requir-
ed to sustain the system now before
the people. We know too we'll that
tits delicate matter to take money
from the pockets OF the people, what
ever may be the object in view. In
deed, the subject of taxation has had
not llttleto do in bringing about
those terrible commissions that have,
from the beginning Of the world, revo-
lutionised kingdoms and empires, and
stained the earth with human gore
But we have yet to see anoble-bearted
people refuse to open their purses to
educate their children. When we shall
witness SO unnatural a display Of IL
liberality and want ofpatriotism, we shall
have reason TO change our sentiments.
But we repeat our request, that some
of our friends will favor us with some.
thing upon this subject.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

~CLrro's answer to ARTS cues
tons shall appear as soon as we can
procure the necessary. characters,
which will. be perhaps in two or three
weeks.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02

lH Hon. I. S. PENNYBAcKER, Of
the Senate, and Hon. j. MCDOWELL,
Of the House, will accept our thanks
for the important public documents
which they have sent US.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-02
WAsHINGToN, March "a, 1916.

I'd Cotton Factory Burnt.-The cotton
factory of Messrs. Magill & Green, at
Malone, Franklin county, N. Y, was
totallylconsumed. ON TIE night of the
18th March. The fire was set .accl-
dentally by a glass lantern, with which
young man was at work. The loss
is estimated. at $4,000, on which
there wasan insurance of SIG 900.
From .Teras.-- Dates from Texas to
The 14th March furnish the following
items Of intelligence:
~ An act has passed the Legislature of
Texas providing for the election of
members Of Congress. The first cleo
ton is appointed for Monday the 30,h
March, and subsequent elections are to
be held at the same time as the general
State elections. The boundary line Of
the two Congressional districts has
been fixed at, the Trinity-river.
As was anticipated, Gen. Darnell
; has declined the. Office Of Lieutenant
Governor, in consequence Of the re-
turns BY which be. was declared elect
ed being defective.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-09
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
or THE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, I

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, ID. G. fN
In this School pupils are fitted for admittancs
TO the College classes, or for other Objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
tcular class, may here pursue tho requisite stu
dies; while those who are not designed for pro-
fessi0n can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life. Ni8- 0
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
IN the business ofinstruction, will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and il is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the Faculty of the College. @
COURSE OF STUDY.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry.
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar.
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels.
jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed., and such
authors as are read in the lower classes of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER QRARTER
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metc $4 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 5 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition - 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter S 90
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 Is
At less expensive table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week so
instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expenoe to those who
study the Languages.
There are three vacations in the School four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the 1st
week in May. s.t.t. n. s.s.. s.t
CoLLEGE HILL, Jan. l, 1916. jan lin
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-09
H,HE CHEAPEST BOOTS AND SHOES IN

T,HE CHEAPEST BOOTS AND SHOES IN
j Washington are.sod on Pe,,nsylva,,iq apenue,
tco doors east Of 10th street, and no mistake. Remem-
Der that, shoe-wearing community. If any man,
woman or child doubts the truth of the above state
ment, our answer to such,persons is, call and you
will be convinced thatlthe declaration we7have
made is3no mere flow of idle words, but of truth,
stern matter of fact.
Having recently received large and additional
supply Of goods, ourstoclci is complete, embracing
all kinds of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boys and
Youths, ''and Misses. and Childrens Boots, Shoes,
Slippers, &c. Likewise, an extensivesassortment
of Mems coarse. Boots and Brogans, whichwe Iofer
for such cheaper by far than the cheapest tWe are
both bachelors, and, as.our expenses areinconsid-
cradle, we can afford, and will be content to sell,
with the smallestprofts
word to the wise;is said to be sufficient: there
fore, we will conclude by simply inviting old and
young rich and poor bond and free, to call atStore
No. 2 from 10th street, Varnum's row, Pennsylva-
MIA avenue.
The Peoples obedient and thankful servants for
past patronage, and candidates for future favors.
MOOREr& DOUGLASS.
N. B. Ladies waited on at their residences, mea-
sure taken, shoes made and sent home when de-
sired. dec l5-7t
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-09
RESOLUTIONS.

Z. At stated meeting of the U. B. OF Tempe
rance Association No. 2, on Tuesday evening,
the 10th inst the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Resolpcd, Tha: Association No. 2 U. B. of
. Temperance hail with delight the publication
of the Columbian Fountain in this city, and
viewing it as one Of the most powerful aids to
the cause Of Temperance, recommend it as a
daily paper, well worthy Of public support, and
pledge themselves to use their utmost exer-
tons to promote its circulation, and thus diff
fuse through society its benign influence.
Further resolved, That copy of the above
be sent 10 the Columbian Fountain for publ
cation as early as practicable. 0
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-09

PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
OF LAW AND EQUITY, under the direc-
ton of Francis J. Troubat, esq, of Philadelphia
Hon. Ellis Lewis, of Lancaster; and Wilson Nc
Candless, ESQ.,, of Pittsburgh e
This work contains the best productions of Eng
ish law authors without regardt priority of claim
on the part of any American publisher Such books
are DOW notorously too dear. The reason is, that
as fast as they appear, they become monopolies in
the hands of booksellers in the Atlantic cities. I'm
der the plea of right acquired by the addition Of
notes of American decisions, the latter claim
divided title to those works, and set burdensome
price on them. The publishers of the work now
offered to the profession throughout the Union, will
not respect such titles but will reprint the standard
British law books as fast as they emanate from the
London market. Should new editions of the works
Of such writers as Starkie, the Chittys, Stephen,
and Archibold appear, they shall also be included;
and digests of equity and law decisions-works
which have been studiously kept out Of the Law
Library published at Philadelphia-shall have a
place in the proposed new one, together with every
new valuable English treatise on chancery or COM
mon law.
~ This work will be issued monthly, in num-
bers CT 160 pages, printed fine white paper, and
good new long primer type at seven dollars per an
mum, payable half yearly. t
9l Qs s. ISAAC G.. M'KINLEY,
91 J. M. G. LESCURE.
Harrisburg, Pa, July l, lS45-Nov 4-n
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-09
EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.

EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
INHOMAS PURSELL has lust imported, per
ships Pacific and Hampdon, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen pack
ages OF the above articles, Of the newest style and
from the best manufactures, such 49, XII
French and English china dinner, tea, and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached a II
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china and
blue printed, and figured Plates ra q
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, "a great Variety
In aword, his very extensive Stock embraces al
most every article usually kept in such establish
ments f Il
Dixon's English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And, also American Britannia Coffe and tea
Sets, or pieces separate
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggns, sc. atpa4
Solar, lard, or oil Lamps o p
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, of almost every size
Ivory ry-handled and other Knives and Forks, ia
complete sets or separate ss4s HHEAa sa IN
Plated and brass Candlesticks, Snuffer and Trays
Walters, Looking Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Cut, pressed, and plain Tumblers, Wines
Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers,
Clarets 'r3 t,
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps, sc.
"A large assortment of common Ware, suitable
for retailing. All Of which will be sold, whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest
English Pipes in boxes ~
Firstquality Stone Ware at the factory prices.
AS the subcriber is determined to reduce his
heavy stock Of Goods he intends to sell low, and
solcits call from his friends and the public gener
ally at his store opposite Browns's Hotel Pennsyl
vania avenue. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. l8-2m
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-09
AK ADDxxss 70 You've MEw-The
Young man we would specially appealt to-.

AK ADDRKss 70 You've MEN-The
Young man We would specially appeal to,
ou are destined soon to occupy the stage
OF public action, and TO I'll important sta
Atoms IN society. NoW is the time to
prepare for those high duties, aswell as
for profit and distinction in your business.
Your characters are but partially formed,
and are you yet susceptible Of receiving
good or bad Impressions, which are to last
through life. 1t is important to you, to
our friends, and to society. that these i'm
pressions should be for good. We will lay
before you rules and examples of the wisest
and best men, to aid in the formation OF
your characteristic enable you to become
intelligent and successfulin your business
useful and respectable in society-and
beloved and happy in your families. Do you
object that you have no timeto read. Few
young men labor more hours than did Ben
lamin franklin, or are more humble and
self-dependant than he was in his youth ;
and yet Franklin, found abundant time for
self-instructon and so indefatigable and
successful was he In his studies, that ne be-
!. came one Of the most useful and celebrated
men of the age We need not limit the re-
mark to Franklin. Most of the distinguish
ed men of the day have risen from humble
stations by their own industry and frugality
I and have acquired great share Of their
knowledge in the hours not allotted to ordi-
nary business. Your winter evenings are
your own, and may be applied usefully.-
They may be computed at one fourth Of the
day, or one entire month in the year. Time
is money and the young man who appro
PIRATES this month to the acquiring usefuly
knowledge, does more to add to his future
fortune, 10 say nothing Of his intellectual
wealth, than if he received pay for this
month and loaned it upon interest. Know
ledge is in another respect like money the
greater stock Of it on hand, the more it will
administer to the responsibility and enjoy
ments Of life. But knowledge is not to be
acquired without exertion, nor is anything
else that is useful in life. tbs the labor
we bestow in acquiring an object that i'm
parts to it an intrinsic value. 1t has been
well said, that /" although we may be lear
ned by the help Of others, we can never be
wise but by our own wisdom" 1t is the
humble design of this monthly sheet, to ex
cite laudable ambition to improve the |
mind as well as the soil. If we succeed in
awakening the former the latter will follow
as natural consequence, and our object
will be attained. - CultivGtor a5R i