Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-16
Singular Conduct OF MRS. Robinson, the
Condemned Murderess.

Condemned Murderess.
The Troy Times of Monday gives the following
account Of the strange behavior of Mrs. Robin
son, called the yelled murdcress, now in the Jail
of that city:
"The intelligence of the refusal by the supreme
court to grant the motion for a new trial, made
by the common council, was received here by the
public officials on Saturday afternoon. The
Sheriff, however, considered it advisable to with
hold it from the unfortunate woman until the ar
rival Of Mr.. Pierson, her counsel, thinking that
the intelligence would be received by her more
calmly when communicated by that gentleman.
Through the medium of an outside friend,
however, Mrs Robinson became acquainted with
the fact about three O'Clock in the afternoon.
She at first manifested symptoms of the most un-
comfortable anger, stamping the floor with her
feet, and launching out torrent of invectives
against all who were in any manner connected
with her trial. BY degrees, however, she became
more moderate, and finally settled down with the
exclamation, am glad they would not give me
the new trial
Edwards evening she sent the woman employ
ed to do her washing for large quantity of pro-
visions, and after building rouslng fire in the
stove-sufficiently large for the coolest wintry
day-began to prepare sumptuous repast, say
ing that she would at least have a feast in honor
of the occasion.
"Soon after dark Mrs. Robinson placed num-
Der of lighted candles in each window Of her cell
the illumination being designed, as she stated,
to testify her Joy. The affair attracted large
number of spectators in the street, but she was
allowed to proceed with her amusement unnter-
rupted until the candles burned out.
'sThe general impression seems to be, that
Mrs. Robinson will be sentenced by Judge Harris
during the present term of COURT
Flavoriag Essences.
These preparations are exceedingly useful for
the cook s purpose. 1t is often desired to flavor
a soup potage without the appearance Of the
material from which it is derived; in such cases
nothing is more fit or simple than to apply few
drops of the plants essence, the flavor of which
is required An ingenious cook, by Just COM
bination of these materials, viii produce n new
favor much in the same way that perfnmer
creates new odor, by altering the proportions OF
a mixed scent, which, if properly blended, the
originals from which it is prepared can with diff
Guilty be recognised. Some of these essences are
applicable for soups and made dishes, and others
for confectionery. One caution alone is necessary
in their use, and that is to apply them in minute
quantities only. If the thing be overdone, it be-
comes nauseous, and brings discredit instead OF
of good thing" may be well applied here.
The cook s palate is, however, the best guide as
to the proportions to be used.
Essence OF MINT, THYME, SAGE, CELERY,
AND CNNAMoN.-Take half pint of rectifed
spirits, and dissolve in it half an ounce of tho
| essential oil of any of the above substances.
ESSENCE OF CLOVES, CAssIA, AND Nutmeg
Take half pint ofspirit to one ounce of the oils
Essence OF LEMON AND ORANGE.--Take spirit
half pint essential oil of orange lemon three
quarters Of an ounce.
Essence OF RosE, PEPPERMINT, AND ALMOND.
Take spirit half pint, oil Of rose (called soto
of rose, y oil of peppermint, or of almond, one
quarter of an ounce.
All these oils dissolve in rectifed spirit il
slightly warmed Instead Of spirits of wine the
best French brandy may be used with advantage.
Essence OF VANILLA.-Take half pint OF
spirit, or brandy, vanilla pods half ounce: cut
the vanilla very small; and let them digest for a
month in a temperate place,
ESSENCE OF GNGER.-Take spirit, one pint;
crushed ginger, eight ounces; chil:es, one-quarter
of an ounce. Let the whole stand for month
then strain, and it is fit for use.
Essence OF ALLsPicE.-Takes spirit half pint;
essential oil of pimento, one ounce; mix; and it
is ready for use.-Scientifc american.