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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21

girl in that city, and the pair proceeded
upthe river, and stopped at Cincinnati.
After their arrival al Cincinnati, his
wife went down The river, and on the
18th ult. the store of P Collins, corn
er of Main and Pearl streets, was en-
tered BY burglars and robbed Of nearly
5000 worth of iewelry. Immedi-
ately on finding out the robbery, Mr.
Collins offered $500 for the arrest of
the thieves. Until the 7ih instant.
nothing was found out about the mat
tier, when Lieut.. Busby repaired TO the
Felixiana house ard inquired for Mr..
Richard Hallowy ALIAS Howell, and
was told that he was up stairs in his
room, but was too sick to come down.
Lient. b.. however, went up into the
room of Halowy, and seized bis trunk,
J ard found that It contained nothing but
packages ofjewelry.
Hallowy confessed that he had COM
mitted the robbery, and desired to be
Immediately sent up the river 10 see his
wife. He was, however, commi ted
to prison.
Amongst other articles found in the
prisoners trunk were the following:
10 gold watches, 43 silver watches,
81 gold pencil cases and pen holders,
43 silver do, ll6 breastpins, some OF
them of the most splendid kinds, 9
gold thimbIes, IS pairs silver specta-
cies. .l27 silver thimbles, 1I9 fancy
studs, l54 gold studs, 9 gold crosses,
So pairs of earrings, some of them We
ry valuable, 285 assorted finger rings,
many of them set with the finest Jewels,
40 gold lockets, % gold watch keys
and chains, diamond rings and other
articles in the jewelry line too numer-
Gus to mention. All of the above ar
ticles, after an inventory had been ia
ken, were all locked up in the iron
safe subject to the order of the owner.
Ha!lowy is but IS years old, and one
of the mos, expert thieves in the coun-
try. t.-...
John Perry was committed to Jail at
New Orleans On the 7th inst. charged
with stealing a compass from the
barque Empress. He was detected
by Joseph Soule, steward Of the barque
Pioneer, Of Baltimore.
The new crop of sugar was COM
mencing to reach n. Orleans. On the
7lh inst. $50 hhds. were received.
Mrs. President Polk was consider
ed much better this morning, being a.
Die TO sit up in her chamber. A.
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TIE UasAiagt0n Railroaa. Til.

TIE Washington Railroad. The
Washington Wing, of Thursday, says:
1--WE learn from the agent Of the Bal
timore and Washington Railroad Com
pany, that the cars will not be able to
pass the breaches before Saturday, or
perhaps Monday next. The moment
the Patuxent and the eulver,s are bldg
ed, the trains will proceed as far as the
Eastern Branch breach, where the pas
sengers will be ,ransbipped until the
bridge over it shall be completed. -
From what We can learn, the Railroad
will not be passable clear through to
Washington before the last day mem
toned above, (Monday,) probably no,
until Tuesday. certainly is not en-.
tirely passabIe to-day, so as to- dis.
pense with stages on part ofthe route.
Sun. ssro,',,
y So tess45- Il
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21

Fatal .96foy in Calpert The
es,mlnisier Democrat learns, by a
letter from Calvert county, Nd. tina.
an atfray took place on Monday even
ing, the 9Th uIt., at Leonards, in Cal.
vert county, during which Mr.. Robert
Grayerson drew a pistol and shot Mr..
William Beverly in the neck. The
ball severed the .jugular vein, and also
The windpipe, and striking the neck
bone glanced down and lodged near
the right nipple of his breast. Gray.
erson gave hlmselfnp, and was admit,
ed TO bail in the small! sum of 81 500,
There had been horse race and liquor
drinking. - Sun. -
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What plan is ultimately to be adop-
ted by the executive, IN The prosecu-
ton Of the warlemains to be seen. |
presume that il will depend much upon
the advices yet to be received from
Mexico. "A good plan has been, in
the meantime, proposed by a distin-
guished young officer Of the army, now
in this city, and hope that, as it is
commended by humanity, economy,a nd
efficiency, it will be considered. The
proposition is to send into each of the
Mexican States, at once, such force
as Will be adequate to put down all
their military organization, and to dis
arm the whole people, and to take in
identification for all expenses. After
this shall have been done, there can be
no further resistance. But, should the
Mexicans still refuse to make peace,
n is proposed TO disband our troops
among them and send out fresh troops,
and thus to introduce into the country
bodies Of our enterprislng and armed
Amerlcans, who viii, in due sine, rev.
oln'lonze and improve it,
We shall soon, no doubt, have Gen.
Scots views and his plan Of operations.
1t IS said, however, that be has already
expressed an opinion in favor of,he es-
adjustment Of {. government over the
whole country. Ion.
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0aWe learn from the Winchester pa pers,
that the probable loss to the citizens Of that
place, by the recent flood, is estimnted by
those best informed upon the subject, at not
less than 100000. Many of the farmers in
the vicinity of the town also sustained heavy
losses.
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THE PROCESSION AT sTRASBURG

THE PROCESSION AT STRASBURG.
We had the pleasure Of being present at the
procession of the Sons of Temperance, in Stras-
burg. on Friday. The weather was delight
fully pleasant, and everything conspired to rem
der the occasion most interesting to all in atten-
dance.
There were. we think; about 50 Or 80 mem
bers OF the order present.
The procession was formed at che hall Of
Beloved Division a, 10 O'Clock \. NJ, by Broth
er Jos. WALSH Chief Marshall, & another Bro
Their of that Division and Bro. H. BARE, assis-
tants; and after marching through the main
street. proceeded to the Lutheran church,
where the following order was observed:
|. Reading a portion of Scripture, singing a
hymn. and prayer by Bro J. F. CAMPBELL,
chaplain. H
2 An ode sung by the fraternity. ..
8. Presentation of splendid copy of the Ho-
ly Bible by Mr.. SAINT. H. DosH. in behalf of
the ladies of Srasburg, accompanied with an
appropriate address, and itsaecep tance by Bro.
L. J. MILLER, p. w. P. in behalf of the Di-
vision. who also delivered pertinent address.
4. Ode sung by the fraternity.
5. Address by REV. J. B. DAVIS.
We will not attempt to follow tho speaker
in his very able discussion of the subject Of
Temperance. Suffice it to say, tina. he acqult-
ted himself to the entire satisfaction of the Or
der, in his lucid discussion of the stu
pendous evils Of ntemperance. and the
only means of driving that monster vice
from the world. But when he came to exam
inc the multitude Of objections that are 50 fire.
quently urged against Temperance Societies, s
particularly against the order Of the Sons, there
was an awful shaking among the dry bones"
We know not to what extent his remarks were
personal, as we are unacqnainted will the cir
cumstances of the case in that community; but
we do know that if he placed his iron heel up
on the coras of any persons present, the pain
must have been circulating. And when the
speaker mounted his great Locomotive, and
went laundering over the great Temperance
High'ccy, that there was regular stampede
among the jewellers in the arid plains of intern
perance, may be readily imagined On he
went, smashing and cracking over s'.StW kou-
ses and doggeries," and occasionally knocking
down some rich pillar in the church. where
one would suppose old King Alcohol had never
in.ruded his hideous form. And with a great
iron scrapsr preceding his Locomotive, we re-
ally thought he completely cleared the track
of every obstruction. Others may think diff
terently.
The ceremonies in the church being over, the
procession was again formed and returned to
the hall. The visiting brethren were enter
tanned in the most kind and hospitable manner
by the members of our dearly Bcln~cd Dipiesom.
Long may we all live to enjoy few more eel
ebratlons of the same sort
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Preparation Of Cofee.-In Sill.
mans Journal We find notice of a me.
moir on coffee by the distinguished
French chemist, NJ. Payen. The re-
suits brought out by his chemical re-
searches agree exactly with facts previ-
ously known in regard to this article.
4 great error in he preparation of cof-
fee is, that it is burnt 100 much, By
which the liquid when IT is brought TO
the table, is deprived of its agreeable
flavor, and has bitter unpleasant taste.
The reason of this is shown;
Coffee roasted only till it becomes
slightly red preserves he MAXIMUM of
weight and aroma, but gives out less
coloring matter. In this state 100
pounds ale found to have lost Is, but
have increased to the bulk of 100
Roasted 20 the chesnut coIor,as is com
monty done, the loss is 20 per cent,
while the increase in volume il from
100 to 1853. This swelling Of tbs
grairs&lspends upon the property which
the nitrogenous matter deposited with
IN the tissue has ofpuffing up remalka-
bly, when heated.
eff the heat is continued until dark
brown color is produced, and the grain
is covered with glaze, the loss is Is
per cent, while the original quantity Of
nitrogen (245 per cent. is reduced to
1T, being loss of one fourth"
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The late Reports.

A CARD.-ln order torrect a misapprehension which
appears to prevail, tosne extent with regard the
object of the resolution ted by the Senate of he Inited
States providing for the Narration and publication of full
and accurate reports OF proceedings and debates of tina,
body during next oongfes deem ii proper to make the
following statement;
For several years past tsubiect embraced in the reso
luton has engaged NE tntion of the Senate, and a
knowledge of this fact led Ito devise practical plan OF
eecting what appeared to general desired by the body
This plan originated so'ey tn myself and having con.
suited the Intelligent genu who has during this session
aided in preparing the Ae reports for the Union il
was submitted TO several stors OF all parties, and
ccived their CORDIAL aPPFion, Mr.. flanagan kindly
conserving TO introduce it I'M Senate.
most emphatcaly disay any connexon in this mat
ter with any political party any political movement.
The reports Will be eneilsconnected with the party
press My Objects to suPpylpublc with what has been
have every reason 70 belle Yong and generally desired
full, impartial, and daily the proceedings and de-
bates of the most Important Native body in the United
States and at the same tineelevate the emineny
full and important profession reporting, securing my
self and assistants a compensl commensurate with the
value of our services. kAMES A. HOUSTON
WASHINGTON, March 4, 1S4H
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, March 4, 1917.
The fouh of March. Trial of Judge LegrandHonors Il
the ard.-The cotton, -four, and grain markets, &c.
Two Jars since, this day. President Polk was Inaugural
tedtwrears hence another inauguration will take place
The greest political calculator could scarcely name the
future Rsident.
The Yher, to-day, is clear and pleasant, with but few
signs Off clustering OF March.
The IN OF Judge Legraid the the foolish charges
brought hns him by ex-Ciovener Thomas is progress
ing at Aapos. learn that the testimony and state
ments me embrace the whole history of the marriage
and sepaon of the ex-governor. 1t is exciting consider
able ne in this city, but the testimony to be pub
lished untihe trial is finished.
The NATION the north, to-day brings little or nothing
Of special ierest.
The remas of officers Norris Williams, and Fields from
Monterey, aived at New York. yesterday in the brig Au
burn Thevas to be grand funeral procession to-day
in honor of Il illustrious dead.
The MARKR.-In the Baltimore market, to-day, flour is
without anypecial change. Howard street is firm at
$6 IN, whilJome holders demand 80 Is. The wagon
price is unsded. The supply Of City Mills continues
light, and hors very firm in asking SO g. at which
the last sales We made. Corn meal is held 81 62k per
barrel. The $ply of grain continues small. Sales of
good to prime wheat are making at I20 to 40 cents
white corn yellow 81 SO; oats, ~, rye, IS; and
cover-seed, 80 Va s. 62h per bushel Whiskey is selling
in small parcels VS. 70 cents per gallon.
At New York. tay the telegraph reports the -four mar
ket as firm, whNes TO moderate extent, of prime Gen
at 81 IN. sithern brands are held Sc 68} Sc
rs; meal isNd at $5, with sales There was not
much doing in teat Choice Genesee was nominay
held at l75cts market quite firm, but
receipts were large Sales of about 10000 bushels white
and yellow at 81 ote former, and 95 81 for the latter
Oats, so cents clo Seed cents per Id. Whskey was
selling at 20 cents pe,aon
AT Philadelphia, day. the -four market was without
activity. Holders w firm in asking SO for Pennsylvania
brands but no sales lored Sales of meal at 81 So
sale of 1900 busL red wheat, strictly prime, at
81 % per bushe Receipts Of corn very large and
buyers not dspd to purchase at previous rates
Holders continued to 80 cents for white, and 81 SO
for yellow: oats rye 3d. Glover seed continued
sell at 50 80 for pn Whiskey dull % cents per
gallon.
The COTTON MARkErAt New York, yesterday, cotton
way raying again. W considerable activity and sales
of 1000 bales Were matt advance of 4 to on the
prices ruling last week. oday the telegraph reports the
market firm, with an age feeling, and prices looking up
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bill, peace measure strangely opposed by the pro-
fessed friends OF peace, and complicated premaurely
and unfortunately with other agatng questions, is
the law of the land and will be found effective trust
IN facilitating negotiations and in aiding the vigor of our
arms to bring the war to prompt and satisfactory close
VI the great measures recommended by the Ex-
ecutlve, two only of primary and pressing importance
have, so far as we recoect, failed to receive at
least in some modified form, the assent Of Congress
These the bill for additional revenues and
the bill for the graduation OF the public lands They
were at last included in single measure reported from
the Committee of Ways and Means, and bearing as
they both do, upon the paramount interests of the coun-
try, and specially demanded they in the present
crisis, to aid in sustaining the credit of the country we
cannot too strongly express regret that they have
failed to become law. The democratic majority in
Congress has fallen far short of its usual patriotism and
foresight in permitting these measures to fail.
Deferrng till another day what we may have to say
in fuller detail OF the proceedings of this evenful Con-
gress, we cannot orbear to aude this connexon to
the deep and general expression of regret and asonsh
ment throughout the country that the Senate Of the
United States that high conservative department of our
government, which farthes removed from the inau-
ences of the popular will, should have seen fit to
present session TO proceedings designed to feter
and humiliae the freedom of patriotic press plead
ing the cause OF its country perhaps in phrases of
two little ceremony against tn, foreign foe and against
those measures which seemed likely to impede and en-
barrass the efforts of government In proscrb-
ing us, the Senate has done personally mo harm In
deed some of most enlightened friends have congrat
uated upon the fortunate position in which coali-
ton between Mr.. Calhoun, his corpora's guard,
and the federal party have conrved to place u.s. The
verdict of the whole country spoken out through the
press and in various forms of popular demonstration is
strong and decisive against the whole motive spirit and
result of the proceedings which aimed at our sacrifice
No reasonable man pretend to doubt that the Senate
has in this matter placed itself in false position Let
us hope that wiser counsels WILL for the future guard
the responsibility of that high body before the people
In ofhe Senate against the press the result cannot
be for moment doubtful The Press will assuredly
prevail The politicians who attempt to sacrifice it are
dOO,neGt
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TIL E U MON.
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


New YORK. March g. Is47.
Inc public interest in the doings Washington in
creases greatly as tho session draws close and the
gains ground that much important business
be aid over An is talked of but the genera
sentiment Is adverse, unless very strong necessity smade
out
onr common council have completed arrangements fol
recei'hg with all due honors the remains of Captains
Wlams Field, and Morris. have no doubt that there
w" De an impressive demonstration of the public feeling
unless the weather forbids
cincinnati appears be the brink of ruin" Her
shP"eh OF breadsus for the three days ending 18th u
were without precedent in her history They include
sacks corn, and FL $40 barrels -four The freight on
the TWO articles alone 10 4l OOO and nett cost
about Slsooo All the effect OF the arieh Messrs
ofthe federal panic press
The receipts of the Erie Railroad for the month of Feb
ruary just closed exhibit very gratifying gain on the
same month, last year. Here are the figures.
NEW YORK ERIE RAILROAD.
r proa freight Sl2,75l IS
raSse]'sers and mail 5,l65 IS
Total $1,sao 70
Increase $6,55s OF or 57t per cent.
The Catholic bishop at Boston sent out $40 600 bv the
Cambria (beng the collected in his diocese since
e last por tor the relief OF the suffering poor of Ireland
This avery good contributions but it
ting tho money is like throwing half of it away Bread
sufs vd provisions of every kind are lust twice the price
in lrend which they here and there really no good
relief should any longer sent in the sape of
money since has been made known that the British gov
emei ready to pay the freight all provisions or cloth
ing sem free to Ireland This also is the published opinion
OF Father Mathew and other distinguished friends of
LAND
fnvous to the late storms large focks of pigeons
obseved making their way north In few days they Were
seeeacng their flight, and once more seeking the south
Prume this has nothing to do with the tariff, the war
the Vilmot proviso, the beautiful weather to-day
Ihonl before arriving at any hasty conclusion on this
pon',ve ought perhaps, consult friend Greeley of the
Tribte.
Tom Thumb-our northern Tom Thumbs not il
seemo be left alone in his glory They have got prodigy
IN NeW)rleansa negro ttleness black ofspades
But theo'oed monster is AT least twice large Tom
and hsefore is not to be compared with him. Talking of
this-Im having come back with European reputation,
attractsmuch more attention than before Fashionable
people Tho had been unconscious of his existence special
" patrrze him since his return, and the the mu-
scum livery day lined with carriages of visers eager to
look one infant wonder who was admired and talked
and fooled and kissed, by royalty itself Tpe la
bagateA FED
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
Appointments by the President


Bv and tcih the advice and consent of The Senate
SURVEYORS OF THE CUSTOMS.
JOSEPH S. MURPHY, reappoined Surveyor of the Gus
toms at Wilmington North Carolina.
DENNIS DAwLEy, reappointed Surveyor Of the Customs
Al Norfolk, Virginia
NEW REGIMENTS
JOHN s. SrGREAvEs of South Carolina, to be Captain
DANIEL PrTrcRuE of South Carolina, to be First
WILLIAM j. MAGnL, of South Carolina to be Second
Lieutenant OF Dragons.
WILLIAM H. DUrF, of New York, to be Captain of
JOSEPH A. DIVER, of New York. to be First Lieuten-
al" HpsmAN THORN, OF New York, to be Second Lieuten
' GEORGE W SMITH, of New York, to be Captain of In
ianuy.
Thomas S. GRIFFIN, of New York, to be Second Lieu
tenant OF Infantry
MATHEW S. PrTcHrR, of New York, to be Captain of
PrMbrHroN WADpELL. of Pennsylvania, to be Captain
OF Infantry
FRANKLIN MEuarrEy, of Pennsylvania, to be First
BENJAMIN F. HARLEY, of Pennsylvania, to be Second
Lieutenant of Infantry.
GEORGE R. KicER, of Mississippi, to be Second Lieu
JAMES EAcAN, of Missouri, be Captain of Infantry
FoLuor 7. LALLY, of Maine, to be Captain OF In
JOHN D. Woop, of Illinois, to be Captain of Infantry
JETA R. RIGGS, of New Jersey, TO be Assistant Sur
JOSEPH P SMITH, of Indiana. to be Captain OF In
FRAzEy NJ WrsAss, of Michigan, to be Captain of In
fantry
A. G EASTMAN, OF Michigan, to be First Lieutenant
WILLIAM D. WILKINS, of Michigan, to be Second
Lieutenant OF Infantry.
Isaac D. Toll, Of Michigan, to be Captain of In
lantry
Thomas H. FREELow, r., of Michigan, to be First
Lieutenant OF Infantry
JOHN B: GOODMAN, OF Michigan, to be Second Lieu,
tenant OF Infantry.
EUGENE VAN DEvENrER, of Michigan, to be Captain
OF Infantry.
THoRSroN F. BRopHEAD, Of Michigan. to be First
SAMUEL Z. BEACH, of Michigan, TO be Second Lieu
tenant OF Infantry
GEORGE H. TALcorr, of the Ordnance Department
United States army. to he Captain OF Infantry.
ALLEN o. JOHNSTON, OF Florida to be Captain OF In
antry
JAMES W. BRASNoN, Of Kentucky, to be Captain of
Infantry
GEORGE W. SINGLETON, of Kentucky, to be First
Lieutenant OF Infantry.
ALEXANDER Evans, Of Kentucky, to be Second Lieu
WILLIAM L. WALRAD, Of New York, to be Captain of
Infantry.
sQrRE Moon, Of New York. to be First Lieutenant OF
Infantry.
HIRAM RUSSELL, OF New York, to be Second Lieu
tenant OF Infantry.
NELSON McCIANNAHAN, of Tennessee, to be First
LEMUEL FORD, of Indiana, to be Captain of Dragons
JOHN B. CAMPBELL, OF Georgia, to be Captain of In
antry.
JAMES NJ Dye of Georgia, to be First Lieutenant of
Infantry,
DANIEL KRKpArRIcK, OF Georgia, to be Second Lieu
tenant of Infantry
A. G. Howard, of South Carolina, to be Assistant
Surgeon. es3HetH&
JAMES M. TALBOT. of Indiana, to be Captain of In
fanty.
las the place of residence Of many of the persons APP
pointed in the regiments is not known at the War
Department we would suggest to all those above named,
TO communicate this information Immediately by letter,
addressed to the "Adutant General Of the Army, Wash
mton ID. c." This may greatly expedite their
receiving official notification of their appointments.l
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Another Victim.

Mr.. Charles j. Ingersols rejection as minister to
France is said to have been achieved in the last nights
executive session of the Senate by majority of one on
strict party vote, in the absence of six democratic sena-
tors, who, if present, would have confirmed that gentle
mans appointment by majority of FIVE. But the fede-
rasts were in perfect frenzy Of Indignation that the
President should have dared to nominate one, however
well fitted who had presumed to question the official
purity of federal senatorthe senator who had
suggested the Presidents impeachment.
When Chief Justice fancy administered the oath OF
office TO President Van Buren,, General Jackson standing
by, remarked with his characteristic knowledge of the
American people, "7Aere my chief justice rejected by
the Senate, swearing in President my minister to Eng
land hkewise rejected by that concave We trust that
Pennsylvania, indeed the whole Union, will reverse the
Senaes prescription of another veteran, who, like
selves, has been than forty years-ay not say
at least, a patriot att.