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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-01-06

Tho UNDERSIGNED were appointed, at n reccu,
| trft-rerrrg uornam academy ana
Teachers Seminary, committee to make some
statements to the public concerning that Insti-
tuition, before the commencement of the next
term, Jan. 9Th.
This may, at first seem supcrauous,a as the Sem
been spoken Of more or less at length, in the
public prints.
But there is perhaps some weight in the sug-
geston made to US by those in whose name we
have consented to act, that most OF the notices
and statements which have appeared have come
from those OF the Trustees who reside in Gorham
and who might be therefore suspected Of some
undue favorable bias And in this and some 9TH
views ofthe case, we cheerlaly consent to call
the attention Of the friends of Education and es
pecally Of parents, to an Institution which IN our
opinion deserves 10 be stili more widely known,
and the Importance of which to our rising State,
is not yet fully appreciated
AS to the "Academy' proper, we shall only
say that it Is one Of our oldest Institutions, and
without claiming precedence, is, under the care
of thoroughly educated teacher, and classical
scholar, Rev. Mr.. Yeaton, inferior 10 none among
the many excellent schools Of the kind in our
State.
The two new, and in a measure peculiar lea
lures of the In .itution remoddled six years
ago,are It's teachers department and the facilities
it affords for an economical and yet elevated
course of female education.
The system of Normal schools, i. c. schools
for the preparation ofteachcrs for their work, is
already extensively adopted in Europe, and Is
we'll berun IN Massachusetts, under the patronage
of the Commonwealth. This plan is in success
ful operation at Gorham, and when We consider
the condition Of many of the free schools in New
England for want of competent instructors, and
observd as we have had opportunity of doing, the
special care taken at this institution as to tins
de partment, we cannot but feel and express q
strong wish that much larger "teachers class
might be enjoying advantages so important to
themselves and The cause Of general education IN
Maine.
The Female department too, Is an important part
Of the plau and Isl some OF its features peculiar
as far as our own State is concerned 10 this insdn-
ton.
Tho want OF MEANS in the absence of all those
| facilities for economical education whch societies
and foundations often furnish for young men, has
hitherto kept the standard of female educailon lave
among US, except in the cities and large towns, thai
that of the other sex. The results OF such disprc
portion if suffered to continue, it is net difficult Il
! foresce.
Every motive urges us 10 see to il that the dangh
| ters our cit liens in moderate circumstances hav
the means of thorough education placed With
their reach. This is precisely what has been aime'
at here, and in our view most successfully.
Buildings and furniture, already provided, togeih
er with boarding establishment now well unde
way and admirably conducted enable the Trustee
to offer the advantages of the school at an ex
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-01-06
The Bible an e-.idote ror 1sonanlsrn.

"Papa," said sweet little girl just passed five
years old, "what bell is that, is it our bell -
"No, my dear, it is the Roman Catholic bell
4" Roman Catholics, said she, sswhat are they -
"Why, they are so and so, and they say prayers
to the Virgin Mary and st. Peter" This last
statement was made 10 how it would strike
her little mind. With expression of inquiry
and establishment, {" Do they p she said j" Yes,
and you do not read one word about it in the Bl.
be" With a look and emphasis, which will
not soon be forgotteu after solemn pause she
and fIJM ONLY shalt thou serves" and thought
within myself, would parents preserve the minds
oftheir children from the enormous and strange
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-01-06
Tho Mystery or Nesnaeriss,2 and soni1aEnbelI-
ism Explained.
/ ain Aour oh + serv t
c.. TOGHMAN.

Tho Mystery or ETesnaeriss,2 and som1aanlheuI-
iSnn Explained.
Animal Magnetism has for some years amused
and bcwildered the lovers Of the marvellous
Ridiculed a mere illusion or delusion, it has
nevertheless perplexed the scientific IFS effects
are too palpable to be denled but any rational SOL
ution of the cause or causes in which they have
originated has hitherto euded detection The hon
or of unveiling this mystery was reserved for Mr.
James Braid, an eminent surgeon in Manchester,
who, having witnessed the recent experiments Of
Monsieur Lalontanc, in the Athenmum of that
town. determined if possible, to bring the system
to the test ofphysological and anatomical pFn-
ciples This gentleman, having satisfied his own
mind that he could produce the phenomena with
out general contact, and even induce sleep when
in different room from the person TO be thrown
into a state of somnolency, announced public
lecture on the subject, which he delivered at the
Manchester Athenpum on Saturday last, before
seven hundred persons
Mr.. Braid first placed on 4 table common
black wine bottle, in the mouth of which was a
cork hayinga plated top. The individual on
whom the experiment was performed was seated
on n chair and directed to gaze directly at The
cork without winking or ayertng his eyes. The
cork was about two feet from the person operated
upon, whose head was inclined backwards, form
ing with the object angle of forty-five degrees
In this position he remained about five minutes
when profound sleep was produced
The second experiment was completed IN the
same time In the third case, bandage was
placed round the head, for the purpose of retain
ing in an mmovablc position common bottle
cork, little above the root of the nose, as the
object to be gazed at, and in about four minutes
complete state of somnolencY ensued. In this case
was proved the inability of the patient to open the
eyelids, although consciousness was in no respec
suspended, as he was able to reply distinctly t.
any question. The fourth experiment. failed, eithe
through the noise that prevailed, owing TO thu
person not fixing his gaze continuously on the
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-01-06
J, THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 6. 1912.

object The fifth vas successful, and although
the party m2dc desperate effort to open his eyes
50 much to agitato his whole frame, they re.
NAMED as though Theoretically sealed but when
Dir. Braid took from his pocket wooden ruler
and drew the end of it gently over the upper
eye-lds of both eyes, the spell was borken,
and the sense of sight restored with perfect
ease. These experiments fully demonstrated
that the phenomona were perfectly independ-
ont of animal magnetism, as in no one instance
was there the least approach to personal con-
tact or any manipulation.
Having thus convinced the audience that sleep
could be produced without pressure ofthe thumbs
or waving of the hands, as employed by Mons.
Lafontane. Mr.. Braid proceeded TO explain the
rationale Of his discovery.
The artificial mode of producing sleep is, 10
fatigue the rectus and lcvator muscle of the eye,
which is effected by continuously strained and
intent gaze at an object viewed under an acute
angle. Under snch circumstances, the irritabili-
ty of those muscles becomes exhausted, as well
as the rritability Of the optic nerve giddinoss
ensues, a mist rises up before the eve and sleep
ensues. Congestion Is induced IN the eyes, and
carried from them to the optic and muscu lar ner-
YES of the eye, and owing TO their proximity to
the origin of the nerves of respiration and circu-
laton affect them through sympathy and enfeeble
The action Of the heart and lungs. The heart, Thus
acting feeby, is unable to prope the blood with
sufficient force to the extremites, and hence their
GOODNESS. The blood consequently is accumulat-
ed in the region of the heart, and it Is compelled
to increase the frequency of its contractions, in
order to compensate for the feeblencss of its eff
forts. The brain, head, and face now become con-
gcsted in consequence, and varied phenomena,
resulting from irregularty in the circulation Of
that important organ the brain, follow. The in
ability to raise the upper eyclid Mr.. Braid ac-
counts for on the principle of temporary paraly
sis of the levator muscles, owing to excessive and
long continued exerton at the commencement Of
the operation London Morning Chronicle.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
PROSPECTUS FOR THE
SECOND EDITION OF THE
'Hstorycfthe Valley

TgvHE undersigned has devoted much time
a. and pains in revising, correcting, improv-
ing. and extending to the present period. the
HIsToRY OF THE VALLEY" In fact. the Sc
cond edition, when completed,wl be far sup
erior, in every point, to the first.
1t is deemed unnecessary at this time, to re-
fer to the contents of this book. Suffice it to
say, that it is precisely what its name imports,
a history Of the Tolly Of Virginia from the
period of its settlement correct detail OF
those thrilling and interesting events and Incl
dents that are, or at least ought to be, familiar
to all.
Many. testimonials, from gentlemen of
known and acknowledged respee liability and
high standing might here be adduced to prove
the value and importance of the work but
the undersigned prefers testing it by much
more satisfactory way let the public Judge
for themselves.
have had repeated and urgent calls, from
various quar-, tersto come out with the work
but not being able, from the infrmnties of
age, to see the people personally upon the
subject, and not having the pecuniary means
to publish IT,, | have been unable to do so, as
much as l desire to issue it.
My object now is, first, to ascertain, as far as
possibly, the extend of patronage that can be
obtained; and in the second place, if suffici-
ent to justify its publication, to make some ar
rangement to raise the funds necessary to pur
chase paper, &c, for IFS publication. it is
hoped that no obstacle may prevent the sue
cess OF the enterprise. Respectfully.
SAMUEL KERCHEVAL.
Middletown, July Ia. 1842.
OF Those Editors in the Valley who will in
sert this Prospectus 2 months, shall receive a
copy of the work finished and bound in case II
can be published S. X.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
+" I SIGN AWAY NY LIBERTY"
Ono Never

This is an answer very commonly US
ed by some persons-some very clever
and sharpseeirlg fellows, when solicited
to sign the pledge, and become members
of a temperance society. It would be es-
sentially wrong and exhibit great want
Of true patriotism on their part. to sacri-
flee an iota of that freedom which which
was fought for, and handed down TO
them for safe-keeping by their forefath-
ers. A cursory examination of the sub
ject might throw some light on the dan
gerous path which the pledge compeIs
them, by honor, to tread in after life.
Does it prevent US from associating with
our fellowcitiZens-from performing our
requlsitive functions. either in public or
private life affect injuriously our bust
ness habits, or prescribe our creed of wor-
ship? Does the altered appearance and
conduct of those who have taken the
pledge, indicate such result? Does it
destroy our zest for amusement, or our
enjoyments, in the family circle? Point
out an instance among the reformed. and
we shall point you out villain, who on
y carries the mask to conceal an atroci-
Gus c0untenance and wicked heart, but
we know of none such. What kind of
liberty. then, can this pledge take away
from the tee-totaler? Why. in plain
truth. nothing more nor less than the pri-
vilege of drinking grog of getting
drunk of being loathsome and abusive
to his family while under the influence of
any Intoxicating drink, is the punishment
inflicted for the violation of a volun-
tary moral obligation? 1t is expulsion,
with the privilege of repenting for their
errors. and again renewing the promise
of self-preservation. What an awful
sacrifice of liberty is thus entailed upon
such as sign the temperance pledge !.
Why, it almost compels man to become
respectable, and behave himself like a
good citizen! Yes indeed, it mulcts him
into other restraints, by clearing his head,
opening his eyes, giving him a taste for
good company, and instructively urging
him to 60 home early in the evening, &
add to the social happiness of his family {:
What say you. old clones ?-Are you
prepared for such sacrifice ?-.AAen-
foaca Temperance Herald.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08

10 bind it III its place--nor was there a
calm upon the face of the deep. With
eyes upon which some powerful spell had
fastened itself with the force of fascina-
ton, they watched the strange spectacle.
But. with the return of night, a new in
terest Of dread was awakened in their
bosom. AS the sun went down. and tyi
light darkened the earth, and the bale
stars came forth along the great SUBMITS
OF heaven. the flames re-kindled upon the
vessel. Spar and mast became re-illu-
m'netl--once more the fire ragged and the
frame Of the ship redeemed from the hull
Harks to the wave--from deck to mast
head--from stern to stern. The dread.
ful sight could be borne no longer. The
murderers fed from the shore--hed to
the forest, and buried themselves into the
vast interior.
Never. says the tradition. has the pen
atty Of blood been pail. The criminals
went free. No Justice followed on their
footsteps. Whatever may have been
their regrets, their remorse, it is very
certain that human laws have had no
share in their punishment. They lived
on their ill-gotten spoils--their descend
ants still enjoy them /; and thus it is that
the burning ship of the Palatlnes reap
pears, each year. on the anniversary of
that night of crime, on the very spot
where it was committed. Thus it burns
from stern to stern, from deck to mast,
but still unconsumed and thus it will
continue to burn. until. upon the last de-
scendant of that bloody crew, the ever
avenging Providence shall have consum-
mated the requisite retribution.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
F A | M O u I'll
IS 8 t t 8 It 20 q 4 It.

TEyHE subscriber has lately had consie.n.
H. ments of 1000 lbs. of superior Cotton
Yarn, in bales of 200 lbs each and variously
assorted from No. 5 to IA.
BY virtue of an agency and arrangements
made with the proprietors of this Factory. |
can deliver yarn into the ware houses of mer-
chants of Page, Shenandoah and Rockingham,
at precisely the prices charged at the Factory
in Falmouth or Richmond, free of carriage. for
six months credit, or FIVE per cent. discount
for cash.
GABRIEL JORDAN.
I.uray, October ID, lo41.-y
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
Westerm Dist. Of V~g'a, Stanton.
IN BANKRUPTCY:

NOTICE to creditors and all 9th ers con
cerned in interest, to show calse against the
petition Of
No. 63-Beniamin Blackford and Thomas
I. Blackford, trading under the firm of Ben
jamin Blackfo-d and Son, of Shenandoah coun-
ty, for discharge from all their debts and a
certificate thereof, on Monday the Sd day Of
October, 1912.
No. 166--John Brewer, of Shenandoah
county, for discharge from all bis debts and
certificate thereof on Monday the Sd day OF
October, 1842. Teste,
NICHO. X. TROUT, D. Clerk.
June %, 1912. --lIw
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
OFFICE OF THE LEEsBURG
+" Genius of Liberty"
EOR SaLE.

VANISHING to engage in other business,
w we offer this establishment for SALE
The location is remarkably healthy neighbor-
hood, and the Office i'll aourishing condition
for country paper. 10 a practical Printer
with moderate sized family the situation
would prove advantageous. If the purchase
money be well secured, the terms will be made
accommodating. Every necessary information
will be given on application to the Editor
and if by mail, to be post paid. July 80.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08

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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
on t,co.
Office ofMe ": g p. Railroad Con,pnny, ,
Winchester, March so, 1842. 5

Winchester, March so, 1912.
FHSO PREVENT all misapprehenslon, no
NJ tee is hereby given, that all freight col>
lected at the Depots Of the Company, whether
due to this Company, or any other for which
it acts, will be received in Virginia Paper,
current at Winchester. 1t is also made known
that all goods and merchandise, or other
freights, shipped from Philadelphia or New
York, sent to the care of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, will by an arrange
ment between that Company and the Winches-
ter and Potomac Railread Company, be for
warded direct to Winchester, without any
commissions for receiving and forwarding
charged at Baltimore, and the whole freight
thro Ugh from either of those places, or any
other point north of Baltimore, will be colec>
ted at Winchester. BY Order,
j. GEO. HEST,
April 7, 1842-tf .9gent.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
p O E TT A L.
THE COLD WATER PLEDGE.
Air" Feast of Roses"

Air" Feast of Roses"
DEDICATED TO Hon. Thomas F. .Wnrsht
the eloquent .adrocote of The. cause Of
Temperance.
ny JOHN NEwLAND MAFfIT.
The gush of cool bright water,
Soft music to the ear,
The laugh of beauty's daughters
And childhood's, mingle here,
And age comes looking brighter
The old man and his wife
Walked up you hillock lighter
With steps Of earlier life.
For natures groans have risen
TO natures loving God.
And he hath rent the prison
Where soul became a clod;
His mighty arm hath riven
The water rocks again,
And from our feast hath driven
The fires that scorch the brain.
Clear, dancing, glancing fountains!
Your hymn in solitudes
-Swells from the lifted mountains
And gently here intrudes
Our hearts dance to its measures
We shout aloud and long,
As those who find great treasures,
And burst into song.
Here with us stand our brothers,
Placked from The living grave,
Whom sisters, wives, and mothers
Have long implored to save;
Now take the PLEpGE of gladness,
We drink into waters clear;
Away with wine cup Madness,
We have the cups that cheer.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08

Also of J. Nj. Sothoran, corner of Bridpe- and
Congress street, Georgetown.
Sothoran, Bridge near Market street
Georgetown.
What is the difference between the moral
guilt of the counterfeiter of a popular medi
cine, which has gained its reputation by its
goodness, and he who counterfeits the circula-
ting medium! Are they not both equally
guilty and do they not both commit crime for
the same purpose-nanely to benefit them
selves at the expense of others?
ALWAYS remember>that no Apothecarv or
Druggist sells the genuine Brandreth pills.
Purchase of the regents alone, and you will be
sure to get the genuine medicine. Every a.
gent has a copper plate certificate of agency
signed by DR.. Brandreth and also by his gen
era agent.
Benare IF Counter ets!-PurcEase of eth
er of the following agents and you will be GER
tain of receiving the genuine Brandreth Pills.
Ask to see the certificate of agency-if that
cannot be shown, do not purchase
Dr. Brandreth's Baltimore Offices, for the
sale of the Pills are
Principal Office, No. 80, S. Charles street,
Sd door south of Platt street.
Saratoga Office, No. 60, Saratoga street, be-
tween Howard and Eutaw streets.
Remember-Noae are genuine sold 6u druggists
BENJAMIN ZEIGLER.
General Agent for DR.. Drandreth.
The following is LAST Of the names Of a
he agents IN
SHENANDOAH COUNTY.
Woodstock & S. M. OFT.
Strasburg-Bird, Lees& Co.
TOMS Brook. & D. Grabill
Columbia Fnrnace-Hupp, Machir & Co.
Stony Creek-Richard Miller.
Mount Jackson-Jobn N. Hill & Co.
New Market. d. Zirkle & Brother.
PAGE COUNTY.
Iurav-Gabriel Jordan.
Baltimore Office Corner of Light Mercer.
B. BRANDRETH, NJ. ID.
July 4, 1S41-y.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08

DEEDS OF B.ARG.ALN g. S.ALE.
and also DEEDS OF I'RUST-W.aR.
R.H.N7'S. EXECUTIONS, NOTES,
&c. for sale al this office.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-05-11

We have tried Doctor Jos. Presley Peters We
getable Pills, and have no hesitation in pronounc-
ING them the best Anti6iliOus Medicine that we
have ever used in our families. We are acquaint-
ed with several families in this city who give them
the preference to all other kinds, on account of
their mildness, and at the time, certainty of
action.--NelU- York Examiner.
More than ten millions of boxes of these truly
valuable Ambitious Pills have been sold in the
United States, Canadas, West Indies, Mexico, and
Texas, since the first Of January, eighteen hun
dred and thirty-fve.
Hundreds and thousands bless the day they were
induced by the persuasion ofa friend, to try Boa
of Doctor Peters Pills.
They are in use as a Family Medicine, and all
who have used them give them the preference to
all other kinds, on account Of their being safe,
pleasant, and easy aperent-being mild in their
action at the same tme though, in their operation,
producing neither sickness, gripping, nor debility.
Doct. JOS Pricstley Peters,
DEAR SIR:-I have used your valuable
Pills these last four years, In cases OF Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, and Sick Headache, and have
found them, in majority Of cases, the most valu-
able Pills have ever used.
JOHN CASE, M d.
For Sick or Nervous Head ache, or Bilious Fe-
ver would recommend Peters Pills in preference
to all other kinds,
R. H. ARMSTRONG, NJ D.
The folzoaoing from, the EMINENT DOCTOR
EluMERSON, is considered sufficient
have used in my practice, these last five years,
Doctor Jos. PrleStley Peters Vegetable Antibili-
Gus Pills, and considered them the Best FAMILY
MEDICINE have ever used.
fresh supply of these valuable Pills just re-
ceived and for sale at the Office of the REPUBLICAN,
Stroudsburg.
Nav IL, 1912.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-05-11
MAR RRHED,

In Stroudsburg, on the 9Th of April, by John
W. Burnett, Esq, Mr.. JAcoB l.. KEMMERER,
and Miss CAROLINE YouNKER, all of Cherry
Valley.
In Sroudsburg, on Sunday the 24h of April,
by John Musch, Esq, Mr.. DANIEL B. BUR-
NETT, and Mrs ELIZA BIDLEAAN, both Of this
township.
In Sroudsburg, on Saturday last, by J. w.
Burnett, Esq, Mr.. JoHN HALLocK, and Miss
SARAH PALMER, both OF Siroudsburg.
With The above notice came slice of deli
cious cake, for which we present to the fair
giver our thanks. May the days Of the happy
couple be long in the land, and when the clos
ing scene shall at length come, may they have
a numerous progeny TO rise up and invoke
blessings or their memory.