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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-08-26
CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE III
DEPARTMENT.

In The office oftie Secretary off Treasury
For blank books binding, stationery labor compensation
for carrying the Department mails anslatons printing in
Guiding the public accounts and for collecting and preparing
information to be laid before Congress- fifteen thousand two
hundred dollars
For miscellaneous expenses, tco thousand eight hundred
dollars.
For arrearages due to Robert Mayo nine hundred dollars
For the payment Of balance due the Treasury books
to the legal Of John Habersham late Geor
ga deceased thousand nine hundred and twenty dol
lars and ninety -four Provided That before payment
the proper accounting officers Of the Treasury shall be first
tsfed that the said balance said books justly DUE
Ia The office of The First Comptroller.
For blank books, binding stationery, printing and labor,
thousand hundred dollars.
For miscellaneous items, three hundred dollars.
In The office of the Second Comptroller.
For blank books binding, stationery and printing blanks,
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For salaries Of the chief justice Of the Supreme Court and
the eight associate judges forty thousand dollars
For salaries of the district judges thousand
hundred dollars.
For salaries Of the chief justice Of the District Of Columbia
the associate Judges the judges Of the criminal and orphans
courts, ten thousand seven hundred dollars.
For salaries of the Attorney General and the clerk and
senger his Office, six thousand hundred dollars
For contingent expenses of the Office Of the Attorney Gene
raj, five hundred dollars.
Foalary OF the reporter of the decisions Of the Supreme
Court, thousand three hundred dollars.
For compensation of the district attorneys being two hun
dred dollars each, prescribed by law thousand four
hundred dollars.
For compensation Of the maras prescribed by law six
thousand six hundred dollars.
For deaying the expenses Of the supreme circuit and dis.
.ct courts of the United States including the District Of Co
umba also, for jurors and witnesses, In aid Of the funds
arising from Nes, penalties, and oeures incurred In the
fiscal year ending the theh June eighteen hundred and
forty nine, and previous years and likewise for dcayng the
expenses Of suits in which the United States concerned
and Of prosecutions for offences committed against the United
States and for the apprehension and saekeepng of prison.
ers four hundred and foyh thousand dollars Prorde
hocepe That hereafter in lieu Of all fees emouments and re-
cep allowed for taking and certifying the dispositions Of
witnesses in civil causes the clerk commissioner other Of
cer taking and certifying the same shall entitled 10 receive
greater whatever than dollars for each and every
deposition taken and certified and for all services connect
ed herewith and when the taking Of such deposition shall
que than six hours then for every additional six hours
the like rae OF compensation And prouidsd further That
all books in the offices of the clerks Of the circuit and district
Of the United States containing the docket or minute Of
the judgments DEGREES Of said courts, SHALL during office
hours be open to the inspection of person desiring
anime the same, without any fee charge therefor.
For repairs OF the United States courthouse at Detroit
heretofore made by William r. Noyes under the direction Of
the marshall such amount the Treasury decide DUE
MISCELLANEOUS.
For payment Of annucs and grants BY special acts Of Con-
gress, seven hundred and fifty dollars
For the purchase Of both Of the bridges over the
Eastern Branch, the city Of Washington at valuation
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June eighteen hundred and the twenty
day OF June, eighteen hundred and beng the IN
terval between the death Of Alexander II. Evese late
missioner Canton and the probable arrival Of the present
commissioner John W. Davis ESQ., after the Of four thou
sand five hundred dollars per latter deducing his
larry such secretary, the OF two thousand dollars.
For paving A, T. Donnet, for services acting charge
daares Portugal from nineteenth April twenty fourth
December eighteen hundred and forty three thousand and
sixty inc dollars and eighty-six cents
For payment Joseph Graham, the Of one thousand
four hundred sixty dollars and TO George Lee Brent the
sum Of thousand hundred and fifteen dollars in full
compensation for their services and expenses special
and bearers Of dispatches from Buenos Ayres TO Paraguay
the year eighteen hundred and ftysix, mission inst
tuted BY the charge dses Of the United States Buenos
Ayes, offer the mediation Of the United States adjust
and settle hostes then pending between the Argentine
federation and the State or Province Of Paraguay
For interpreters guards and other expenses Of the
lstes at Constantnope Smyrna, and Alexandria, thou
sand five hundred dollars.
For salary Of commissioner reside in China Eve thou
sanrd dollars
For salary of the Interpreter and secretary to the said mis-
sion. two thousand five hundred dollars
For the relief and protection Of American in foreign
countries, seventy five thousand dollars
For clerk hire Office rent and other expenses Of the office
OF the consul Of the United States London thousand
eight hundred dollars.
For the expenses Of running and marking the boundary line
between the United States and Mexico and paying the saa
res Of the officers Of the commission sum exceeding 6f
" thousand dollars.
For salary Of the consul Beyroo five hundred dollars
sec ana 0eu Jurfher enacted That the third section OF
tho act making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic
expenses Of Government for the year ending the hreth Of
June, thousand eight hundred and oryseven, and for
other purposes, approved the tenth Of August, thou
sand eight hundred and ryx be- and the is hereby
revived and continued in force for the fiscal year ending the
theh OF June, thousand eight hundred and forty
Sec B And belt further enacted That, inasmuch IS
claimed by the Creek nation of Indians that balance OF one
hundred and ioryone thousand and fifty five dollars and
nneyone cents, being the remainder Of the sum hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars agreed to be paid liquidation
OF the claims Of the citizens Of Georgia be aceanel ana
allowed by the abiament and award Of the President q me
United States, under the fourth article Of the treaty o. he
eighth Of January, eighteen hundred and twcn-One % pc
long to them, and the said Of hundred and
thousand and fifty FIVE dollars and ninety one cents y ne
ed as compromise Of said claim; and nasmacn S..
matter Of doubt whether the obligation OF the omeo
under said article extended further than to P 70 'ne
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-03
The ARMY Of the United States.
1sro eols. diodeeimo, ,.p,uards IF 700 pages
re ,,orfynity. f
PRICE $3.50.

"A N ACCOUNT OF THE ORGANlZA
IA TION OF TiIE tNtTED STATES.
with Biographies Of distinguished Officers OF
Lieutensnt of the U s Army. Eiibeliisl.e,l
with thirsy>sly authentic portraits
This 3ook has. been prepared to MEET a
want that has become very generally telt,-
The movements of tie Army are at this time
the movements ot the Nation Whatever d-
versi'y of opinion there may be as to the orr
gin OF the presen: Wat, there is no one ndif
ferent as to the result All look With eager
ness to the earliest intelligence from the seat
OF war All desire to know exactly wha. is
going on. The accounts published in the
papers are no, only hasty and imperfect. but
are necessarily TO great extent technical and
proft ssional. The actual organization of the
army is SO little known, that its movements
are not half comprehelldet by the generality
of readers The object of the present pub
lication is 10 supply this desidtia,um. The
reader Of these volumes will be PIT in pos
session Of The key to the full aid complete
comprehcnsions of the various military oper-
atoms recorded in the journals of the day -
He will have the only authentic and well di
gested accounts heretofore given of the pre-
vions history of those gallant officers " no are
now winning for themselves fresh laurels on
the 2lailis of Mexico. The book, in snort is
absolutely necessary to any one who would
appreciate properly the character and merits
of the various officers, or comprehend reatli.
iy the published account Of their movements
1t is embelished with the following authen,
tic portraits: ...
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-03
WOODSTOCK E
FEMALE SEMINARY

EIHE third session of This institution com
4 menced the first of Feb, 1S4S: and the
Trustees would take advantage of the open
ing of new term, to call :he attention of the
community to a school in their midst, (devo-
ted exclusively to Female Educaton) of whose
highly beneficial influence they feel more and
more convinced.
Under the supervision Of the MISSES
LEEPER, this school has been now in opera
ton one year. In this time the most decided
improvement in many respects are visible
The advantages to their own daughters are
such as many of them feel cannot be too high
ly estimated. +lE
The terms of tuition will compare very ia
vorably in point of cheapness with those OF
any institution OF equal standing in the coun-
try-lhey are as follows:
For Reading, Writing. and the first classes in
Geography and Grammar per session of five
months Sc 90
For the higher English branches 8 90
Fol do do with the French 10 90
The spring session commences the first of
February and closes the last Of June.
JAMES G FRAVEL,
WIN A CRAWFORD,
~-e JOHN GATEWOOD,
Committee in behalf of the Trustees.
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tees. This is species Of a!acri'y and
energy in a wing House, which is
scarcely paralleled in the annals Of
American legislation Everything
irags The whole business of the SEES
sion is kept back. Ii would really ap
pear as if gentlemen have come here
to debate, and not 10 act; and this, too,
at time when we are in the midst OF
a foreign War-when the executive de-
partment is pressing for supplies--and
when the wings themselves, who had
loudly complained ofthere not having
been men enough sent to the army
have not voted one regiment more,
and talk of sending not another man. :
Union.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-03

VIRGINIA. TO WIT:
At rules held in the clerks Office of the com
~ court Of Page county. or s!or1av the 81
day of January. 154S- Cherii5m fisrshman
complainant, against Benjamin Grayson
administrator of Henry EIaterman. decd
Henry p Alesl,ire, and Jonas Ales!iire. ext
Of John G Alesh.re, decd, defendants-'>
:. cHkxcFnf.
TEH'lh DEFENDANT ilehry = Aleshire. Rot ha
= wing entered his appearance AND gwen
security according to the act Of assembly ard
the rules of this court; and it appearing b.
satisfactory evidence that he is not an inhabi-
tant of this State: On the motion of the conf
p!ainant by his counsel. IRIS ORDERED, That
he do appear here on the first Monday in
April next, and enter his Appearance aid an
swer the complahaht's' bill. and give security
for performing the decree of the court; and
that a copy of this order be forthwith Inserted
in some newspaper published in Woodstock,
for two mbntis silccessivelv, and posted at the
front dooi of the court house of tile said cout
ty of Page i copy-Teste,
Jan Is w hLAUCK, &C
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TOBACCO, PAPER,
MATCHES, sc.
s. IL. at w ELL

rs now itceivings very large and well ~
sorted sihtk Of Tobacco. Paper & Match
es. Which lie viii sell al low prices and o..
good terms.
$50 boxes 1'obacto, pound. half do i 4 do
SIS. 12's.
! go reams Cap Crown Wrapping PAPER
go TO large CroWi, do do
$50 Tea dn do
100 reams ruled < unrhed Cap g. Letter ln
50 do Patent do do
so double Crown Wrarr;ng
Davis steel pen ink in til t; 10 p@. a oz
bottles
30 gross Matches, without sulphur
One doz Tobacco Cutters. Of a new kind
Twelve kegs CARROTS Scotch Snuff
One hbl extra fine Rann4e do
Ten boyes do do: bhi Scotch do
A lot Of clifton twine
Also Chiih Pipes. Snuff RoxcsJ Se~ar ga ses
and fine lot Of varitiils kinds Of SCRAPS
such as Principee. II AZ. Havm Castillo
Rega'a. Plantilla. Spanish and Half Spanish
OJWanted. $4,000 pounds of Rags, for
which the highest prices will he rad.
Winchester, January Is, 1913 St
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=. PUMP-MAKING.

TfIE subscriber respectfully announces
a 10 he citizens Of Shenandoah and the
pufiiic, that lie las returned TO this county
and has ps-fsG,Hensls. located himself at his
ormer residence At iiaitfer,qwn,, on the Val.
ley Turnpike road ;.boht three, miles below
Woodstock. and 'lia, he will $tttid 10 tie
Making and Repairing Of Pumps
lie would also state that he has the right
to make DR.. Baule.'s Patent Forcing Pump.
which IS an excellent article to extinguisR
hres. az the. Cater by it can be forced on the
."ps ct houses, .br can be used for other pur-
poses which Ing, will warrant TO perform, as
shove stated Persons desiring to. procure
Pumps will do we'll to. call at tie above nam
e: pace, where he can be foIlhd if lot else
wls.re engaged -Coii1tfy prodiice will be
taken in exchange at market prices.
FREDERICK w. MAURER
Yet q, Aft
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BonprSrows, N. j, Oct Is. ts45

BoRDENrowN, N. j Oct Is, 1S45.
Mr.. Seth w. Fowle.
Dear Sir,-Dr. Wistar's Dalsam of Wild
Che Try has been in mrrket some six or sew
en- years The universal celebrity which
this medicine has gained over all others
throughout the whole country, is enough to
convince the most incredulous of the great
value of it, and encourage those who are
sick to try it. have long felt ii my duty.
and wished for an opportunity to express 20
you my gratitude for the benefit lpave de-
rived from it. have been rescued from the
grave. and sryed from that most terrible dis
ease, consumption, by using it. Last winter
after took bad cold, was troubled with
severe cough for several weeks, so that my
appetite and strength failed me. I was
bliged to give up my business, leave my
bench and shop. had all the alarming
symptoms of Consumption, such as pain in
the side; sweating nights, &c. I tried many
kinds of medicine, but all in vain, until pro
( cured bottle OF
DIR WISTKR'S BALsAM OF WILD
CHERRY.
Which, bv faith ard perseverance, finally saw
ed NV life. and cured me entirely. / have
not enjoyed as good health for twelve years
past as do now.
We are personally acquainted With MIR.
! Bennett. The public may rely Upon the
/ truth of his statement. W 44
WHITAI.L STOKES,
GEORGE PARKER. !
None genuine unless signed !. BUTTS on
the wrapper. sanys
For sale by DR.. scHMIrT. Woodstock
J Virginia.
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.HE eALL-HEaLING OLNTNEN7ii

THE .ALL-HE.ALING OLNTJIENT
Il being externally applied, exerts POW,
er in opening the pores which no otlier medi-
cine known is capable of tloifg: and hence
the great multitude Of astonishing cures. Of
the worst tliseases, which it has affected. 1t
will be foudt1 the most useful as well as tie
cheapest Family Medicine in the world, /
have used it for the last fourteen yesrs with
success which has no parallel for all diseases
of the CHxsr, CoNsunrttoN, LIVER CoMpLlNT
and the most dangerous of internal and exter-
nal inalades. By removing checked perspis
ration, it never fails to cure Rheuttiatsm, Piles,
Burns. Scalds., Bowel complaint. Dyspe psia,
and fits of all kinds.
For sale by &c sCHMl1'T, Woodstock
p A MACHfR, strasburg. (Dec Q, Al J
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eVsO1jC
8 e g 3 +

A II. persons indebted to the subscriber,
"A either by note or open acco,nt,are here
by informed that his books and papers are in
the hands of james G Fravel, who will at
tend to settling the same. They are also no
tilted, that unless the claims are paid on or
before the first day of May next, the claims
will be placed in the hands of an officer for
collection. without respect to persons.
Feb '48 SAMUEL RINKER
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WHOOPING COUGH,

TNI1IS distressing comrlaint can he cnretl
4 by the tse Of ,IfFRRYS COUGH
SYRUP, a thesicine prepared from receipt
of an experienced physician of large practice
aid high standing. ii the COO muni.y -Four
children III one family were recently cured
by the use of one bottle, A ply crian in
brownsville kfa) writes that he has fonnd
this medicine very effectual. especially in ca
ses of whipping cough The price is Sf,y cts
per bottle. For sale bv
Dec sd JOHN q sCsfMfrT.
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THOMAS & co.,
UATE THOMAS g GEORGE,)
Importers Of Hardware,
sADDLERY, CUTLERY, &C.

No 24S Baltimore St., Baltimore
WE are now receiving per Ships Scotia
w and Susan F Howell, just arrived from
Liverpool, new any complete assortment OF
GOODS in our line--to which we respe ctfully
call the attention of Country Merchantsivisit
ing this city-assuring them that we are de
termined TO sell Goods as low as they can be
obtained in any Of the eastern cities.
Baltimore, Feb 9, '43 l- -l.,.
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| s sssoSoS | 1000

\
ivirI Nj. G. give solutions to the following
problems, and, if possible, show how the oper-
atoms are performed?
/. if sphere inches in diameter, be put
into conical glass IL inches deep and | O inch
es In diameter, and 10 full of water. how
far is the diameter of the sphere below the sur
face of the water?
9 The distance from the Pier to Philadel-
a.. "a is "a miles, and from the Pier to Woods
towo q miles, which distances Cit each other
At rioht angles Now suppose steamboat is
rnasinp from The Pier to the city, and stage
from Woodstown towards the river, IN an OBJ
linne direction, the former carrying passengers
At cents a mile, and ths latter at 5 cents
Ouery: how far below the city must they meet,
that passenger from Woodstow1 may gel. to
the city with the least possible expense; also
the d;stanc, that the stage irasaisF Ifho.
-eSe-
Congress have now been neatly
e;oht weeks in session, and so busy
have wing House Of Representatives
been in discharging She public business
so much fonder are they Of ioords
than Of soorks, shatto this moment the
Presidents message has not been dis
tributed among the different commit
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-03
PAUL,S UNION HOTEL,
WINCHESTER, VA,

rs again in his own possession, and directly
Il under his care and supervision. He asks
the return Of his many kind friends and ps>
irons, also, share of the patronage Of the
public generally, whose interest it is to SITS
tain the Union His tables shall be amply
supplied with the best OF our Valleys pro-
ducts. and in every respect comfort and plen.
ty will constantly be found. All stages will
call al the door for the accommodation OF
passengers.
Charges moderate. baggage conveyed to
and from Rail Road without any expense to
owners. ISAAC PAUL.
Jan. 90, 1848.-2m.
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-. 4 n. 4 y OIUCeTIeS, &C. &C.
We deem II altogether unnecessary to enum
crate articles, as We ale satisfied that if Our
friends will give us a call we can accommodate
them with anything they may want Having
purchased our goods exclusively for cash, we
will be able to furnish them at prices which
will please all: i've only ask OF you to give
US a call and i've will do the business up brown.
Remember that No. S Market Street. opposite
the wholesale and retail trunk and harness
factory is the place whereswe may be found
Our terms are cash or months time TO pune.
tual dealers. Country produce taken in ex.
change for goods at market prices.
Thankful for the liberal support we have
received. we shall endeavcr 20 merit a contin-
uation of the public patronage in future.
dec Is GLOVER & GOII.A:,4y
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DRUGS s. MEDICZyNES.

DRUGS s. WEDICLNES. ="
WE would call the attention of the Physician.
and the public to our fresh supply of
Medicines, Drugs,
Dye-stufs, Paints, Oils, &c
With every article USUALLY found in Drug
stores, which we will sell at the lowest prices
Those who are afflicted will do well to call al
the cheap store of s-.-e -..aG
Feb 9 CLOVER & GOLLADAY.
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&HAtett' GasG 3tpre
IN WOODSTOCK. 'a'..

THNHE subscriber respectfully announces to
Il the public. that he has Just opened a
NEW CASH STORE. in The room formerly
occupied by NJ. samsel tinker j His goods
are all ENTIRELY NEW and suitable to
the season. His stock consists in part of the
following articles, to wit:
Blue and black cloths that can't be beat
for the prices, black and fancy cassimeres
cassinetts, worsted, satin, silk and velvet YES
tings -Alpacas. mousEn lie lans, cash
meres, calicoes of every escriptIon--A'so,
cloth and glazed caps for men and boys boots
and shoes-E Hardware. duecnsware and
plassw are----GRDCER of the best quail
ity. All of which will be sold cheap for the
cash, by II 6 ALBERT.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-03

VIRGINIA., TO wIr-
At rules held in the clerks Office Of the coun
~ court Of Shenaadoal,, for the month of
December 1847-John Bowers and John
Weaver, plaintiffs AGAINST Joshua sherhg
and -- his wife and others, defendants
IN CgANCERY.
YENHE defendants, Joshua Sherfig and -
Il his wife,not having entered their appear.
ance and given security, according to the act
of assembly and the rules of this court, and il
appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
are not inhabitants of this co,l;ttry-ir IS on
DEkrD. That they appear here, at rules to be
held thefeih On the first Monday i'll March
next, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and
that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
in some ne wspaper 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,
Jan E, AZ S c WILLIAMS, cs c
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TIE subscriber continues his I.4IOR1NG
SHOP at the old stand, where every descrip
ton Of garment will be made in neat and
fashionable style He will finnish suits of
clothing, in whole or in part. sss cheap 10 they
can be had in the Valley of Virginia.
Jan 6. lS48 Fl G ALBERT.
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FOR THE SENTINEL

-
Ma. GATEwooD: NJ C.'s answer to my
sshound" question is not correct. Certainly
NJ. c. treated it too slightly. as any one who
treats upon Dynamics ought to understand the
good old Rules of three or five. M
Thus: 80 greats -- l2Od p crowns
s'. CIR. Dogs Cr. -sa ..,
then if 2 20 :: 60: 600 dogs
Again: 80 weeks Il year
II Dogs " -n19
Inversly, 40 GEO.: l2 1000 dogs
49,. Gro 80 % Dog. g Sd Crowns
y 20 W. 'f e :" | .s ssv
g l44ovF s4& $4,000
90 dogs
a'zeA's2 ''''' 2080O0O ooof
l.sffstsaE ara ia 28SO0OO GUN
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GREAT ATTRACTION!
SECOND ARRIVAL OF NEW
EdU s. Ws1ste,. Goods

THNHE subscribers, having just returned
Il from Baltimore market, would respect
fully inform their friends and customers that
they are now opening splendid assortment
of Fall and Winter Goods, which they intend
to sell at 'e9y rediced prices owing to the
unprecedented low prices in baltimore at this
particular time-havng hit the lowest marke t
ever heard Of Our supply consists of every
variety of Goods suitable for the season.
Foreign & Domestic Dry Goods;
Caps. Hats, Shoes& Boots;
Domestics;
Queensware;
Hardware; 49,
a.