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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

How TO PROTECT AGAINST LIGHTNING OF
course this is thing that cannot be done, with
certainty in all cases. But that the danger may
be materially lessened, we have never doubted.
The Rochester Advertiser commenting upon
the recent death, in that place of three persons,
in one room, by lighting, lays down the fol-
lowing minute directions, as well established
and understood, to guard against this terrible
danger. We copy them for the benefit of our
readers:
]. Lighting rods should pass from the most
prominent part of building IN the nearest di-
rection to the earth.
2. Any masses of metallic matter on the roof
or upper part of the building should be connect
ed by good conductor with the rod.
3. The upper end should terminate in two or
more points, and be covered with tin or silver
so that they may be right, as rust prevents the
ightning from passing easily upon the points.
a. They should be carried into the earth
from three to six feet, if they cannot terminate
in water and the rod at the bottom should be
urrounded with fine charcoal or blacksmith S
cinders, which will keep moist and afford an
easv of the electricity into the earth.
5. The rod should be from half an inch to
an inch in diameter, or still better, should be a
square and three-fourths Of an inch on side,
and be well connected in the parts by screwing
and not by joints. Iron, as the cheapest metel
is also an excellent conductor, tho copper is
superior.
6. More than one may be necessary. This
will depend upon the size of the building, the
elevation of objects above the roof, and the
height of the rod.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07
The United States Tariff in Mex
leo.

The subject of the following note-which we
copy from the Greenriiie Is. CO. .Mountaineer
the locality of its otigin-the interest attach
ed to the subject of it, ndentiy it TO US, as they
probably would to the reader with those pow
full Essays of the war with Mexico, published
in this paper some months ago, the predictions
of which have been SO entirely verified by
events :-Inteligemcer.
FROM THE MoUNTAINEER.
SIR: have read in your last paper an edto-
rial article exulting in the successful operation
of the Executive Mexican Tariff" and the
Justification of Wing predictions. AS | was
doubtless one of the wings to whom you alluded,
allow me to say that your exultation is prena-
ture. By the provisions of this Mexican Ia
riff, all of the goods imported into Mexico, and
which are consumed by our army are entitled
to drawback. The demand of our army for
the merchandise imported will be very large;
and until the drawback is refunded upon goods
consumed by that army, it will be impossible to
say how much revenue will be derived from that
measure. | have no doubt, also, that large
amount of merchandise has been shipped to
Mexico in anticipation Of treaty of peace, Ia
king it for granted that whenever such treaty
is made that it would contain provision pro-
tecting the interests of merchants who had ship
ped goods under the authority of our govern
ment. expressed the opinion that merchan-
disc thus imported into Mexico would not be in
troduced TO any great extent. into the interior
of Mexico and consumed by the Mexicans.-
That opinion is unchanged. If the reverse
shall turn out to be the case, it can only result
from the pressing wants. amounting to necessi-
ties, of the Mexican people; and | repeat the
opinion heretofore expressed that it would have
been better to have avaled ourselves of these
necessities in coercing peace than to have re-
lieved them from the paltry consideration of 6
few hundred thousand dollars paid into oul
Treasury. What we want is PEACE, and no,
the collection Of revenne in Mexiso. In SIM
liar situation ourselves, with our whole coast
blockaded, would we not rejoice at similar
measure on the part of our enemy? A very mod.
crate duty paid on the importation by foreign
merchants,and the goods supplied TO our people
if they wanted them, while they need not pur-
chase them if they did not need them! | still
believe that, when the drawback is deducted
the revenue derived from this measure will not
amount to any considerable sum: and, and even
if / should be mistaken in this, my opinion OF
the imLolicy of the measure will be unchanged
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

News! NEws!!-W may ''call spirits from
the vastly Deep" but we never heard of their
obeying the call. News, partakes of the same
characteristic. Nowadays the mails never
come, or bring nothing when they do.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

ACCIDENT on THE 3D.-La Fayette Sanders,
aged II years. residing with bis uncle Mr.. w
Sanders of this village, was seriously Injured
in the face and eyes, by the premature explo-
sion of swivel, which, with other boys, he
was engaged in firing on the Sd. inst. 1t is to
be feared his sight is partially destroyed.
During the exercises on the Island, roof on
Congress 81 was set on fire by crackers. 1t was
happily discovered in time to be extinguished
without damage. We should like to know if
insurance policies are not vltiated by the per-
mission, on the part of the Common Council, of
the use of crackers, and other fireworks in the
streets.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

nFThe new Steam FIGURING Mill in this
place is in rapid course of building. The
frame is ups and presents fine and substantial
appearance. The lapse of a few weeks will en-
able us to announce its completion Jack. Pat.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

ERIE AND MICHIGAN TELEGRAPH.-The next
ten per cent on the Capital stock Of this compa-
ny which falls due on the 10th of July will be
called for by Capt Collins of Marshall as agent
for ]. NJ. HOWARD,
NJ. B; WOOD, Trustees.
L. HUBBELL,
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

MICHIGAN LINE OF STEAMERs.-We doubt
not our readers, very many Of whom are in the
habit of visiting their Eastern friends during
the season of navigation, will be glad to learn
that direct daily line of Steamboats, had been
ada shore. Three excellent, fast sailing boats
have been put on the line under able and pop
ular commanders. The Canada leaves Detroit
for Buffalo, every Wednesday and Saturday
Morning at o'clock ;the LONDON, every Tues
day and Friday at o'clock, and the SAMUEL
WARD every Wednesday and Saturday evening
at o'clock. Each of these boats makes the
trip IN "a hours with ease. We com mend them
to the public.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

2 The Mississippi regiment had a glorious re
ception at Matches. Coils. Davis and McDlung
were "crowned" by two young ladies' amidst
the enthusiastic cheers Of the multitude.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

A GAME AT RoMPs.-It is pet amusement
of the little children of oul Locoloco aristocra-
cy to play game called "Vera Cruz" A do
zen or two o. the mrthful little ones form into
a hollow square to represent the Castle San
Juan de Ulua, land others stand outside the group
to represent the ships of the blockading fleet.
One of the little dears then calls himself, her
self, or itself, "PoLK," and walks deliberately
up to one of the ships and, with staid and de-
mure look, commences singing,
"Open the gates as high as the sky,
To let Santa Anna and suite pass by!''
Papa and Mamma enjoy the game most inor-
dinately, except when a son or brother has
been killed by war or sickness in Mexico, and
then it produces compression of the lip, and
sometimes gush of tears.-N'orth american.
Al i
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07

70 Single copies mailed at the Office S cents
each Three or more of the same number mailed to
different addresses to the order of person cents.
U Postage on Papers thus sent, one cent within
the State, or to distance not exceeding one hum
dred miles; out of it any greater, distance, and
2 half cent.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-07-07
"Open the gates as high as the sky,
To let Santa Anna and suite mass hv y

mThunder about these DAYS.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-09-30

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

yaNHE general annual meeting of the stock.
Il holders of the Va!ley&Eurnpike Comps
ny will be held at Woodstock Oh the fo,1M
Thursday in Ocfo5er (2le 2sfK)
There will be meetingof the President
and Directors of said Company at oodstock
on Wednesday the 9Th Oct A full atten-
dance of the Board is earnestly desired.
BY order of the President,
J. s. CAIN ERT, IRIS. & elk. v. T. 6.
October 7. 1847.
FORM OF PROXY.
Know all men by these presents, That We
the subscribers, being stockholders in the
Valley Turnpike company, do hereby con.
sttute and appoint A. d. our true and lawful
attorney and proxy, to represent each of us
in all general meetings of the Stockholders
Of said Company held from and after the date
hel eof, when we are not personally prese Mt
Tor represented by some othe: proxy of a
subsequent date,) With full power and author
! ity at such general meetings to give such
vote or Votes, and to do such act or acts a.
each Of US could give or do as a member Of
said general meetings if we Were personally
present; and we do hereby ratify and confirm
whatever vote or votes, act or acts, our sac
, attorney may lawfully give Or do for us, il
pursuance ofthe authority hereby conferred
on him. -
Witness our hands and seals this day
of ~ 1047.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
ONCE MORE IN MARKET,
WITH A WHOLE CARGO OF
new GOODS.

ELLER 6 BROTHER have the plea
IL IL sure of announcing to their numero 3
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
Ell unnecessary to particuiarise.
They would respectfully say TO the pub
lie, that every indictment viii be offered to
PURCHASERS in the way of Dargains-and they
tel 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 so, AZ.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
pUMp-MAKING.

THE subscriber respectfully announces
- to the citizens Of Shenandoah and the
public, that he has returned to THIS county
and has permanently located himself at his
.orn'er residence al Manrertuwn. ON the Val
ley Turnpike road about three mics below
Woodstock, and that he will attend to the
Making and Repairing Of Pumps.
He ould a!sostate that he has tie right
70 max Dr.. sha,les's Patent Foichg Pump
Which is al excellent article to eAtnguish
fires, IS The water BY it can be forced on the
tops of houses, or can be usesi for otherpur-
poses; which he will warrant to perform as
above stated. Perso S desiring to procure
Pumps will do web to call at the. above NAM
ed place, where he can be found if hot else
where engaged --Country produce will be
taken in exchange at mark ct prices.
FREDERICK w. MAURER. E
Oct 81, '47-tf
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
AT rules held in the Clerks Office of Page
County Court. on Monday the 9th day OF
September. 1047; Absalom Nauman, Sam
uel Nauman. g Gideon Nauman. an infant
under the age OF twenty one wears, sneing
, by his next friends Absalom Nauman and
Samuel Nauman, complanants against Da,
vld Norman in his own right and AS exec,l-
tor OF John c Norman, DECEASED. George
klte, John Sigler, Christian Norman. Eliza
beth Nerman, Benjamin Foltz and Eve bis
wife. Peter Dovel and Mary his wife. who
is named in the will as formerly the wife Of
James Fousden. John sfert and Catharine
hi> wife, and Barbara Hanback,, defendants
IN CHANcERr.
Vn>HE defendants, Christian Norman, Eli
NJ zabeth Norman, Benjamin Fotz and
Eve his wife, John sifert and Catharne his
wife, and Barbara Hanback,, not having enter
ed their appearance and given security accor-
ding to the act of assembly and the rules OF
this court: and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they are not inhabitants Of this
State-On motion Of the compliments, BY
their counsel. II is ordered, Ttas they do APP
pear on the fourth Monday in November ne xt
before the Justices Of our said court, at the
court house, and enter their appearance and
answer the .complainants' bill. and give secu
ritv for performing the decree of the court
ard that copy Of this order be forthwith in
Serted in some newspaper published in Wood
stock, for two months successfully, and posted
at the front .iool Of the court house of the
said county of Page.
A copy-Teste,
Sept Is W C LACCk. &C
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21

DISTANT suBsca' BEhs may forward us mon
ey by letter, the postage on which viii be paid
by rs. assumed by ourselves in its safe trans.
mission. .4
Postmosters are authorized to act as os,r
gents: ard by sendhg us five DAILY suhscr-
bers with $50 enclosed. or Ave SEMI WgkKLr
subscribers with S25 enclos ed or five WEEK.
Ly subscribers with $40 enclosed. will he en-
titled to one COPY of the same edition as they
furnish us subscribers for, GRATIS.
NoricE.-Nemspapers, by publishing our
prospectus. with this notice attached, until the
LIST OF December next, will receive, DUNG
the next session of Congress- the Congressiu,
al Register and Try Weekly Union.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
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A G A r D.

FENHFss subscriber, late of the firm
IL of HO0E q POWELL. having taker
Twins Warehouse adjoining the Custom
fouse. win be 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.
will keep on hand supply of FAMILY
GROCERIES all of which will be furnished
on the best terms. ! will execute orders fol
the purchase of any article that may be want
ed on the most advantageous terms.t
DANIEL F. HOOE.
Refer to VIM. L. Powell 8, Son. John c.
Powell, VIM Fowle & Sons, Lambert & Nc
Kenzie, McVeigh, Bro & Co.
Sept I-3m .-.a~-s-a.'-
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
ANOTHER RESTORED IN KENNE-
BECKCO.. NE.
East Livermore, August IL, ls45.

LAST LiVeIHnolcs august X, ic4O.
Dear Sir: You may publish this letter, or
make such use oft as you think best. "A year
Ego last fall was taken sick with severe
cough-was very much pressed for breath
lost my appetite, and became very much teduc-
ed in general healih--sweat profusely, and
could not sleep Of nights. Iapplied TO phy'si
clan, who done all in his power to relieve and
restore me, but did not succeed. was confin-
ed to the house most Of the winter-often had
long spells of severe coughing, raised some
blood. Some time in the spring commenced
taking Wistar's Basam of Wild Cherry. Be-
fore had finished one bottle 1 was relieved;
my cough removed; my sleep restored; bled
no more. Ihave taken four bottles the past
season. My strength and general health is
now good. | attribute it to
WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY.
Signed. NATHAN WELLINGTON.
am perst nally acquainted with Mr.. Wei
lington. and believe his statement above to be
true.
Signed SUMNER c. NOULTON.
None genuine unless signed /. BUTTS on
.hs wrapper.i
For sale by DR.. Schmitt. Woodstock Va.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
BUREAUS, TABLES, SAFES,
B,GDssegADes PERsS1So

TFyHE undersigned would announce 10 the
Il public. that he is prepared to manusac
tsre. a: the shortest notice, Bureaus, Tables.
Cupboards, Presses, Safes Stands, Bedsteaels
End every other article in the cabinet line. al
every quality and ir such style as may be de-
sired. Young married persons can be fur>
nished with sets of furniture upon the mDst
reasonable terms. The work in all cases to
be executed in The most durable style.
0fCoffins made to order in the best style
and upon rearonable terms.
He woiild also state, for the Information OF
his numerous female friends. that he continues
to manufacture the Washing Machine. SO APP
propriately called the fades Delight He
has sold about 90 of these machines during
the past year. and they have gwen gen.
eral satisfaction. II unnecessary 10 say any
thing more ABOUT them. Try them.
All kinds Of grain Will be taken IN exchange
for work at market prices.
TIe returns his thanks for thas very liberal
patronage heretofore received, and will en-
deavor to merit a continuance of the same.
His shop IS nearly opposite Mr.. Weish's
tavern. WILLIAM I. STEW ART.
August Is
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
commissioners Sale.

IN pursuance of a decree Of the circuit su
Il perior court of law and chancery for the
county of Page, pronounced at the Septeln-
Der term of lS47 in s,iit of EmanuelGrove
next friend OF Benjamin F Grove. Joseph N
Grove and others (infants). plaintiffs. ant
Joseph Grove and Mary Virginia Grove are
defendants. I shall, on Friday The 18Th day O
Norember neal, proceed to sell to the hghes
bdder,on the premises, one undsiG,- sksA,
ed hin h part oftlle LAND whereof SfSaSsssEs
Chrsta Grove died seized, lying S2Ys@sS
on the Little HswksbillA Creek
Terms of sale: One third Of the purchase mo :
ney in SIX. one third in twelve. and. the re-
naming third in eighteen months, with inter
est from the day of sale-the purchaser Civ.
ing bond with good personal security. The
deed will be retained until the purchase mo-
ney is paid. EMANUEL GROVE,
Oct 21-5t Commissioner,
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At. rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
County Court of Page county, on Monday
the 6th day of September. l84T; David c
Coffrnan and Isaac Ruifner and Mary his
wife. compliments against Susan Coifman.
William Grayson and Cathariie his wife.
William Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Mary
Wright, Joseph Wright and James Wright.
infant children Of the said William Wright
and Anna his wife. now decease Benjamin
Gtaysun. David Grayson. Virginia E
Grayson and Elizabeth NJ Gravson, infan,
children Of the said Benjamin F and Ell Il,
beth, now deceased deten,iants-lN cry
TENHE defendants. william Wright, Eliza
H beth Wright, Joseph Wright and James
Wright, not having entered hen appearance
and given security. according to the act o,
assembly and the rules of this court; and it
appearing by satisfactory evidence that the,
are not inhabitants Of this St~te-On motiol
of the coinpla:nants, by their counsel, II is
ordered, That they do appear here on the
fourth Monday in November next, and ente,
their appearance and answer the complain
ants bill. and give security for performing
the decree OF the court and that a copy O.
this order be forthwith iilsertei in some news
paper Published in Woodstock, for i've
months s,!ccessively, and posted at the front
door Of tie court house of the said county o.
Page. 4 copy-Teste,
Sept is W C. TAUCK c
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
NEW STORE.
McVEIGH & BROTHER,
OfNenundria Va.


EEAvE established branch of their bust
d d. ness a. the Depot in Winchester, in
The house Formerly occupied by MIR. Beall,
and are now receiving very large and gen.
eral assortment OF
Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
and Dry Goods,
Consisting in part as follows: Brown and
Loaf Sugars, Pnverised and Crushed Sugars.
Nolasses, Coffee. Teas, Tobacco Scotch and
Rappee Srltf, Resin, Variagated, Rose and
Castle Soaps, Sperm, Mould and Opt Car
dies, Chocolate, Salt Petre, Madder, Indigo,
Copperas, Alum, Chip'd Log Wool, Brim-
stoiie, Saleratus, Train Oh, Caster 81, Put
tv. Lamphlack, Pipes, Iron Bound Tubs, Elk
ira White Lead. Ground Alum and Flne
salt,Alspice, Pepper (ground and IN the pod
Sanger's Mustard, Nutmegs. Epson Salts,
Ground aid Race Ginger, Maccaroni. Gloves,
Cinnamon. Vinegar. Rock and Fine Powder,
Mace. Painted Buckets, &c. &c. Men and
Bows Thick Boots. do. Kip Boots. do Bro.
gans, do Kip do; Angels. Russia, Cashmere,
B. B Angola. Fash ionabie Coney, B. b Co
ney HATS, Navy, Fine, Rug Palo Al
to, Muskratand Hair Seal CAPS, &c sc.
All of which was purchased in Boston and
INV York, and direct from the manufacture
at Lynn, (Massach,isetts,J by one Of the con
Germ, at the very lowest prices. We there
fsre feel warranted in saying, that We can 4
will sell them as low as they can be pnrchas--
ed west Of the Potomac, and as We design do.
ing cash and produce business, our nioatto
shall be short profits ant. quick sales. We
will take III exchange for Goods, Grain OF all
4. 4 ri. n,,I Coa
Lard, Butter, Feathers, Feeswax, &c. &c
We will give the highest price in cash for
Flour. also receive and forward Goods, Flour,
Iron, &c. sc. with prompmess, either TO N.
York. Phlladelpbia,, Baltimore, alexandria,
&C., OH the Usual terms. Give US a call.
McVEIGH s. BROTHER.
hos rAnctohar y 12d7 ~
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER.

With the commencement Of the 50th Con.
gress. we propose TO continue the Congress
s;onal Register on the same plan as published
during the last session. 1t viii contain a full
and accurate report of the business proceed
ngs Of Congress. together with sketches of
the debates which take place in each house.
The next Congrass viii 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 lotc prsce that every person who
take an interest in the acts of that body Can
procure copy. 1t is believed that the 1St
session of the 50th Congress will continue at
least eight months: and we therefore propose
to issue weekly. on a mammoth sheet octave
form. their proceedings at the unprecedented
low rate of .s ,.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-21
HOUSE, SIGN,
AND
ORNAMENTAL PAINTING,
GLIDING AND GLAZING, &C

FAsHE undersigned respectfully informs the
n citizens of Shenandoah and adjoining
counties, that he still cortim es to carry on All
the above branches Of Painting. lie deems
it proper to State. that he not OILY served a
regular apprenticeship Under a master paint
er in one Of the most fashionable cities in the
State, but that he has worked in most Of the
principal cities in The United States. He
therefore fstters himself, that for durability
variety Of colors and neatiless Of execution,
all work entrusted to him shall be superior
to that done by anv other painter in this place
CT vicinity. Reference may be had to the
following gentlemen, who have had ample on
porsunitles of Judging of the character of his
work, and who have visited some of our prin-
cipal cities and seen the best specimens Of
painting to be found
DnW VI M&enurrn. ba II S wusDkn,
DRJ & scanlrr, c WiLtIAms,
JOHN ClowEn, ST.. JOHN kooSrz.
CaARLns WElsit, RkURnNs NALrox.
N r. To those III the country who concei.
themselves TO be expert painters, hut who
are sadly deficient iii many respects. he would
just say, that if they will call upon
him. he wili instruct them IN the art of grail
ming. inarbliig and Aauening walls, on very
liberal terms. As there is ample room for i'm
proyement. ROBERT BLAIR
Woodstock. Jiine Us