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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-04-28
With respect and esteem. your friends,
Z. TAYLOR.
Gen. E. G. w. BUTLER, Louisiana.
From tie ". 0. Pica,Lun

From the ". 0. Picayune.
THE BATTLES OF NEW MEXICO.
In our paper of the lib inst. we-gave
the results Of the battle at Moro Town,
in which Capt. Henly was killed; also
the fight at la Canada, iu which Col. Price
defeated 1000 llexicans, and also 40 af-
fair that occurred a, Ell Emboda, twenty
miles from Taos. We gave results aud
now proceede 10 add the battle Of Taos.
We are extremely sorry that we cannot
give The whole connected narrative Of The
campaign, which lasted nineteen days,
and assures our conquests iu New Mexi
CO. Our troops iu' the following action
were under the command of Col. Price.
Feb. Marched four miles to Fernan
do, where Gov. Bent ndoiher Americans
had been murdered and thence TO Pueblo
de Taos, disland two miles. On our ap-
ptoach the Indians and Mexicans shouted
so loud that we heard them at mile dis
tart, aud as we came near the town, they
used all sorts of abusive epithes towards
U.s. thinking themselves safe iniheir strong
place. The troops were soon brought INTO
line, and heavy cannonadins was open
ed ON them, with discharges Of small arms.
This was continued ill all the ammunition
fol the cannon were exhausted, the am
munition wagons having been left some
miles 10 the rear. Night was now close
upon US. and The colonel ordered the troops
10 return 10 Fernando, to prepare for a
renewal ofthe attack the next morning.
FEB. Ave were again before the
town soou after sunrise. The six poun.
ders in charge of 1t. Wilson, 1st Dragons
and two howilzers, all under Lieut.. Dyer,
ordnance, with a portion of the volunteers,
were placed 10 position on the side Of the
town. and the other howilzers. in charge
ofLieut. HassendeubeI, with Capt. Burg,
wins company Of eragoons, and one com.
pany Of volunteers, took position on
another side, SO as to make eros Ere.
The action now commenced at three hun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-04-28

Capture of Alrarado.-The Mobile Id
vertiser furnishes The following particulars
Of the capture Of this place, obtained from
Lieuts. Barton and Brasher,p passengers 10
the sloop.of-war st. Marys. at Pensacola,
who had arrived at Mobile:
"Com. Perry sailed for Alvarado, TO in
vest the place in conjunction with de-.
,achmept from the army, under General
Quitman, about 1000 strong. One day
in advance, Lieut.. Charles 6. Hunter. ia
command Of the steamer Scourge, was or
dered down TO blockade the place, in con-
junclion with the Albany, Cap:. Breese.;
On arriving at Alvarado, which he did
some time in advance ofthe albany, Cap:
Hunter thought he might as we'll proceed.
at once to take the place. He accordingly
fired two guns, and then semmoned the
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c.

TINE undersigned have on hand AS follows;
IL IL Hh1s. p. r. & N. o. Sugar
10 do N. o. and Mas. Molasses; 10 bbls.
N. O. do
HID. Boston Syrup. 100 bags Rio Coffee
10 bags Old Java do; 10 White La do
5000 Lbs. English, Stewart & Wolsey & w.
If Sugar
1oHaIf CHESTS c. P, Imperial and Black
Tea
81 Boxes No. 1, cased Cheese casks
20 Box. Sperm, Adamantine e Mould Cam
dies
10 Coils Rope from 10 to IL inches
Box. Hossin Soap: 10 do assorted Can
dies
90 do and half do Raisins; 100 kegs assort>
ed Nails
20 Bags Baltimore Shot, 200 lbs. Bar do
Lead
A. Blister, E. Blister, Cast and Shear
Steel
Grain. Grass ard Dutch Scythes, strop l.
ron. ny 9. 8hy 10. 10 by -, and II by l6
Window Glass. Round and Square Iron.
straight and twisted Link. Trace and Halter
Chains. Spirits 1Mrpen'ine. Fiaxseed, Sperm
and Fish Oils Crackers. E. Salts, Pepper,
Spice. Lampblack. and general assortment
of Dye Stuffs, Boots. Shoes, Fur, Brush, Leg.
b ORR, and Chip Hats. with general stock OF
every article in their lire. All of which will
be sold low for cash or in exchange for c"un.
try produce. WOOD & BANNER.
Depot, Winchester, May 8.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
HOUSE, SIGN,
AND
ORNAMENTAL PAINTING,
GLIDING AND ZINC, &C

EEMIE undersigned respectfully informs the
Il citizens of Shenandoah and adjoining
counties, that he still contin,e s to carry on all
the above branches of Painting. He deem.
it proper to state. that he not only served Il
regular apprenticeship under master paint
err in one Of the most fashionable cities in the
State. but that he has work ed in most Of the
princ;oal cities. in the United States He
therefore fiatters himself, that for durability.
variet, of colors and neatness of execution,
all work entrusted to him shall be superior
to that done by any other painter in tllrs place
or vicinity. Reference may be had to the
GLOWING gentlemen, who have had ample op
por,unites of Judging Of the character of his
work, and who have visited some Ut our prin-
cipal cities and seen the best specimens Of
painting to be found
On w w MAeRUDER, DIR II WuNDER,
Or c ScAMITT, WILLIAMS,
JoBS CLOVER, Sr. JOHN Koosrz,
CHARLES WELSH, REUBEN WALTON.
N. r. To those in the country who conceit
themselves to be expert painters, but who
are sadly deficient in many respects,he would
just say, that if they will call upon
him, he will instruct them in the art Of graf
ming. marbling and fattening walls. on very
liberal terms, as there is ample room for i'm
provement. ROBERT BLAIR.
Woodstock June Us
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
DIR. THOMPSON'S
UTERINE TRUSS.

IT is the opinion Of all the principal profess
Il sors of medicine in the United States, who
have given their testimony, that DR.. 1Homp
sons Patent apparatus torthe cure Of Prolop
sus and other Diseases" possesses superior ad
yantages over any other apparatus ofthe kind
ever presented to the public. Their cert'fi
Gates to that effect can be seen by calling
on the undersigned at his store in Wood.
stock.
These Trusses have been examined by DIR.
Irwin,D Magruder.A DR.. Wunder. and they
concur with the above sentiments-that it is
the most easv. safe, and certain remedy for
those diseases it Processes to cure, ever inven
ted. They can be had at my store. Those
who stand in need of AN article Of this kind
would do well to make immediate application
JOHN G. SCHMITT.
Woodstock. July 20. 184S. y.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
BUREAUS, TABLES, SAFES,
D!4D901sADSs P[R1aSsB99

VNvHE undersigned would announce TO the
u public. ,ha, he is prepared to manufsc-
ture, a; the shortest notice, Bureaus, Tables,
Cupboarls, Presses, Safes, Stands, Betlsteads
and every other article in the cabinet line, ii
every quality and ir such st, lie as may be de.
sired. Young married persons can be fur>
nished with sets Of furniture upon the most
reasonable terms. The work in all cases to
be executed in the most durable style
a. Collins made to order in the best style
and upon rearonable terms.
He would also state, for the information Of
his numerous female friends. that he continues
to manufacture the Washing Machine. SO APP
propriately called the Ladies' Delight lie
has sold about 80 Of these machines during
the past year, and they have given gen.
eral satisfaction. 1t unnecessary TO say anv
thing more about them. Try them.
All kinds Of grain viii he taken in exchange
for work at market prices.
He returns his thanks for the very liberal
patronage heretofore received. and will en-
deavor to merit continuance Of the same.
His shop is nearly opposite Mr. Welsl''s
tavern. MILAN L. STEWART.
August Is
D..s 0..... Call CLoo,, ~,nJ 1ToI.a Tf,,.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
THE DAILY NATIONAL WING,

Is Published in the city Of Washington eve.
nv day at, at O'Clock. p. N.-Sundays ex.
ceptetl-and served to subscribers in the City
at the Navy Yard, in Georgetown. in AlexaI,-
tl1ia and in Baltimore the same evening. at
s IA cents week payable TO the Sole Agent
Of the Wing, G L. GillcLres,. Esq, or his or.
der 1t is also mailed to any part OF the Uni.
ted States for 81 per anmrm or ~ Tor SIX
months, PAYABLE in advance. Advertisements
of ten lines or less inserted one time for so
cents, two times for IS cents, three times for
81, one week 81 IS. two weeks for 50 None
month 81. two months 81. three months ~.
six months SIS. one Year S30-pa, able al.
WAYS in advance.
The NArIosAL Ware is what its name indi.
Gates. 1t speaks the sentiments OF the Wing
patty of the Union on every question of pub.
lie policy. II advocates the election to the
Presidency of ZACHARY TAYLOR, subject to
the decsion of Wing National Convention.
1t makes war to the knife upon all the meas.
ures and acts of the Administration deemed
to be adverse to the interests of the country,
and exposes without fear or favor the corrup.
tons OF the party in power. Its columns are
open to every man in the country, for the
discussion Of political or any other questions.
In addition to politics, large space in the
National Wing will be devoted TO publica.
tons upon Agriculture Mechanics, and other
useful arts, Science i'll general, Law Medicine
Statistics &c. Choice specimens of Aneri.
can and Foreign Literature, will also be CIV
en-, including Reviews, &c. A weekly list Of
Patents issued by the Patent Oftire will like.
wise be published - the whole forming com.
plete famil, newspaper.
THE WEEKLY NATIONAL WING,
One of the largest newspapers in the Uni-
ted States. is made up from the columns Of
the Dali. National Wing, and is published ev-
cry Saturday for the low price Of two dollars
per annum, payable in advance. double
sheet Of eight pages will be given whenever
the press Of matter shall justify it.
The Memoirs of Gen. Taylor, written ex-
pressy for the National Wing are in course
OF publication. They con menced with the
second number, a large number Of copies Of
which have been printed TO supply calls for
back numbers.
CHAS. W. FENTON,
Proprietor of National Wing:
September 8. 1047.-6m. IS g ex. -
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
PIIMP-MAKING

"HE subscriber respectfully announces
X to the citizens of Shenandoah and the
nublic, that Ire has returned to this county
and has permanently located himself at his
former residence at Ma,irertown, on the Val.
lev Turnpike road absut three miles below
Woodstock. and that he will attend to the
Making and Repairing of Pumps. re
He would also state that he has the riglk
to make DR.. Bauley's Patent Forcing Pump.
which is an excellent srticle to extinsuish
fires. as the water by j, can be forced on the
tops of houses, or can be used for other pur-
peses which he will warrant 10 perform -
above stated Persons desiring to procure
Pumps will do well to call at the above NAM
et: place, where he can be found if lot else
where engaged Country produce will b
taken in exchange a, market prices. M
FREDERICK W. MAURER.
Oct 81, Aft
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
A CAR D.

TEHHE~ subscriber. late Of the firm
Il of HOOE e POWELL, having taken
Twins Warehouse adjoining the Custom
House will he pleased to receive consignments
OF Flour and Produce generally. on commits
SION. Also Leather and Wool, all Of which
will make liberal advances on, and pledge
myself To effect the best sale that is possible.
l will keep on hand supply of FAMILY
GROCERIES all of which will be furnished
on the best terms ! will execute orders for
the purchase of any article that may be want
ed on the most advantageous terms.
DANIEL r. HOOE.
Refer to VIM. L. Powell & Son. John c..
Powell, VIM Fowle & Sons, Lambert & Nc.
Kenzie. Mcvegh, Bro & Co..
Sept. 1s-1m.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
ONCE MORE IN Market,
WITH A WHOLE CARGO
NEW GOODS.

TELLER e BROTHER have the plea
III sure of announcing to their numerous
friends, that they have just received from
Philadelphia and Baltimore. at their stores at
Toms Brook and Saumvile. large and
splendid assortment Of FALL AND WIN
TER GOODS. Their supplies embrace all
the various articles Of Dry Goods, Groceries,,
Hardware, Queensware, Stationery. etc. to be
found in country stores, and which it is deem
&c unnecessary to particularise.
They would respectfully say to the pub
lie, that every inducement will be offered to
purchasers in the way of bargains-and they
feel assured that the quality and styles Of the
goods will give general satisfaction. Ladies
and Gentlemen, give them call;
Thankful for past encouragement, they can
give assurance that their exertions to please
shall not be relaxed. Sept. 80, AZ.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02

VIRGINIA, TO Wit
At rules held in the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Standardization the month
of November. 1847-Harrison Holt. plaintiff
against Jacob Myers & other defendants
IN cHANcERY.
NNHE defendant, Jacob Myers, not having
IL entered his appearance and given secu>
rity, according TO the act Of Assembly and
the rules of this court-and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that he is not an inhab
liant of this country-H is ordered, That the
defendant do appear here on the first day Of
the next January term of said court, and that
a copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in Woodstock, for
two months successfully. and posted at the
front door Of the court house in the said town
of Woodstock. A copy-Teste.
November 4. sc WILLIAMS, css
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
LARGEST RAsUl1OXfSa
= HATS! =

YNHE subscribers announce to the public,
j. that they have just finished and have
for sale, large assortment Of BEAVER.
MOLE SKIN AND NUTRIA HATS. of
the latest styles, and embracing every variety
Of quality and price. They are made of the
best materials and in the most substantial
manner. They will be sold as cheap as they
can purchased elsewhere, either tor cash or
country produce.
UTCaii at the sign Of the Big Hat, few
doors north Of Weiisl's Hotel, and nearly OPP
posite the Sentinel Office
REFER & CLINEDlNsT.
Woodstock, Sept Is, AZ.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
~. Sc A9gs,
uN1vER S al PIE rs.
VEGETABLE

q n I " z q "A I p l. I 3.
The startling drawback on nearly all Medical
Agents has ever been that in their process OF
purgation and publication they have als'
DEBILITATED THE SYSTEM. Henc.
purgatiye medicines have alw avs been regar.
ded ut best as necessary eril, patients resort
ing to them for the relief of ole disease at
the expense of another. To obviate this ply
sicians have long sought for an, Agent that
would st the same time PURGE, PURIFY &
STRENGTHEN, hut their forts were rear
~ fruitess, and they hsd almost elespaired Of
success when the labo1s Of science and re-
search were rewarded by discovery which
fully realised the tondest desires of the med
zeal faculty. This important desideratum is
named
DR.. LIE oy's Vegetable Universal Pills,
which purify the blood and remove all corrupt
and vifiated h,tmors and unheahhy aecunula-
lions from the body in a manner sever before
rivslled. and which yet produce no Meakness
or ldss;tude whatever. but Oh the contrary tone
the stomach and invigorate the constitution
during the progress of their operations! DR.
lie Roy's pills in fact unite those heretofore
rreconcilable but most desirable qualities
the same time Strengthening Purgsti,e and
a Purify ing Tonic. The two principal ingre-
dents in lie Roy's Pills are
Wild Cherry and Sorscporillo,
SO prepared that each promotes the beneficial
t fleet of the other. the former Strengthening
while the latter. through its union with warn
GUS vegetable ingredients. evacustes and pu-
ILfies; and hence their operations are attend
ed by no reaction or subst Quent eostisenexs.
DIR lie Roy Pills VIE the most active and
searching medicine IN existence. They not
only operate on the blood, but also on the
chyie. of which the blood is formed, and this
secures good bloc from the fountain head,
moreover they produce neither nausea. grip
ing or debility. and as family medicine they
have no rival
Put up for the public with directions by
J. Hubbard e 20. Areaicsn agents, n. y
Price IS cents per box. s.r-
AGENTS-Dr Jno Schmitt, Woodstock
james S Miller, S,rashurg.
February IS '47-y
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
TAKE notice.!

TIME subscriber having suffered many in
IL conveniences, bv tresspassers, will no
longer submit to such impositons, There
fore the subscriber will assuredly prosecute
every person who shall in any way or man.
ner trespass his lands and premises, in the
county of Shenandoah, Virginia. The sub
scriber is On the alert for the detection of
such as have of late been driving their wag
CONS through various sections Of timbered
land, making new roads through the tract
where there is no lawful highway.
PHILIP c. JONES:
November Is, 1a47.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
CANCERS CURED!

NHE subscriber. living near Highland
Il Court House, Va, would state TO the
pm bIic, that he has been very successful in Gu
ring or removing cancers. Those Who are
thus aifi icteti are invited TO call on him. BY
his mode Of tire asment. cancers of moderate
SIZE are taken out or extracted IN nine or
twelve day S from the application Of his med
icipes Charges moderate. Letters prompt.
~ replied to. ). !. IAbLEA-
August IS ~ JetptS
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02

Thc following is accredited to fe-
male ancestor of Mrs. Par.inston:-
"People can't be too careful in given
children instructions when they send
'em Of errands," said the old lady,
"Just before got into my teens my
uncle sent me across the street 20 ask
how old Mrs. Smith was, the day that
she was thrown out of ebay. went
over and said TO her, 'Marm, uncle
wants to know how old you be- Tell
him IL. none Of his business, the old
-varmint, and you're an impudent hug
zy to come with such message
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER.

With the commencement of the 30th Con
gress, we propose to continue the Congress
sonal Register on the same plan AS published
during the last session. 1t will contain full
and accurate report Of the business proceed
ings of Congress, together with sketches Of
the debates which take place in each house.
The next Congrass will be one Of the most
important which has assembled for years. and
it is our determination. to give to the people
a complete history of their proceedings. and
at such a leu price that every person who
take an interest in the acts of that body can
procure copy. 1t is believed that the 1t
session of the S0th Congress will continue at
least eight months; and we therefore propose
to issue weekly, OH mammoth sheet, octave
form their proceedings at the unprecedented
low rate of
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
Take Dse Notice Thereof!

"AVlNG disposed of my entire stock Of
FL Il Goods 20 Messrs William Colioday and
JOSEPH, ii Glover. it is absolutely necessary
and proper that the affairs OF the estabish>
ment should be finally closed. Those there
fore who are indebted to me either by note or
open account, are respectfully requested TO
come up and close the same AS 500" AS pr &C.
ticable. Take due notice thereof and govern
yourselves accordingly.
Sept 80, ~ SAMUEL RINkER.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
NOTICE

A LII persons indebted to the estate of the
IN late Jacob Huddle, deceased, are here
by requested to make payment on Or before
the first day Of August next, as longer mdul-
gence will not be given. And all persons
having anv just claims against said estate will
please present them, properly adjusted for
settlement.
ABRAHAM CRABlLL,1 .amrs
GEORGE A. HUPP,
May Is, ls47.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
HARD OF HEARING.


An old trick, says an Albany paper,
was played on the sheriff At the pTesen,
term Of the Court. He was short for
jurors, and made a descent ON the
street. He accosted gentleman well
known in town, with,
81 want you in cour, for a juror"
"Ha," replied the man, "speak a
little louder"
The sheriff pitched his voice into a
high key, Il wan, you for a juror"
eyes, yes" nodding his head very
significantly, Kit is d very fine day. ~
The sheriff, taking him for deaf
man, bottled. The wag placed his
thumb to his nose, and went through
the motions.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
No. 1 Sl,ad and Herring.

No. 1 Shad and Herring.
TX BBI.S. No ! ShAd
AOl2 Half Bbls. do
$50 Bbls. No. Herring
80 Half Bills No, family Herring (pick.
ed and all with rowe in them.) Just re.
ceived and for sale by
WOOD & BANNER.
Winchester Depot, May 20, 1847.
hK HILLS MAGICAL CONSTlTU.
~ TON PI:I.S-cGre for fever & ague;
bilious diseases, liver complaint, dropsy, &c.
ALSO,
"ILSON & cos GALvANIC PAIN
w EXTRACTOR AND ALL CURING
INDIAN SALVE-the greatest remedy in
the world for burns. scalds, inhammations
sore:, govt. fever sores &c. For sale by
January % JOHN G. SCfIMITT.
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OTICE-A petition III be presented
IN to the next Legislature to pass an act
establishing an election precinct 1t Jacobs
School House, in the county Of Shenandoah
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-12-02
NOTICE..

At court continued and held for the county
OF Shenandoah. on Tuesday the 9th day Of
February. l847:
hRDERED, That James G. Fravel be ap.
" pointed Superintendent Of the Cour,
House Lot to prevent any persons from tres
passing upon the same, and to report all Of
fences committed thereon for further action;
and that this order be published in the Sen
tinel. A copy-Tes,e.
SAMUEL c. WILLIAMS. c sd
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4 DISTANT sUBscRIBEkS may forward It's mon.
ey by letter, the postage on which will be paid
Ivy us, assumed by ourselves in its safe trans
mission.
P0sfm0sters are authorized to act as our a
gents. ard by send.tig us FIVE DAILY suhscr
bers with $50 enclosed or five SEMI WEEKLY
subscribers with S25 enclosed, or i've WEEK
Lr subscribers with $40 enclosed. will be en-
titled to one copy Of the same edition as they
furnish us subscribers for, GRATIS.
NoTIcE.-Newspopers by publishing our
prospectus. with this notice attached, until the
LIST Of December next, will receive, du,ing
the next session Of Congress. the Congression
al Register and Try Weekly Union.
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VALUABLE
Il A R MI
FOR SALE.

OFFER FOR SALE my tract Of Land
lying on the Shenandoah river. two and
half miles below Port Republic, in the county
Of Rockingham, and containing abort