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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-07-13
PROSPECTUS
For issuing, by Subscription,
THE LIFE OF
8eee. 9l. Sde&sott.
PRosPECTTT:

A1os KENDLl proposes to publish in fifteen
or more Numbers, Life of General ANDREW
JACKSON, embracing the substance of all that
has heretofore appeared in print in connec-
| ton with the services of this distinguished
man, together with many interesting incident,
not noticed by his former biographers, and a
complete history of his administration, conclu
ding with an account of the manner IN whichs
retired from the hustle of the world, he is
quietly preparing to bid .adieu to the scene
tof his glory
This task has been undertaken with the
appreciation of General JACKSON himself,
who has kindly put into the Authors hands
his books and papers, public and private, and
on obscure points favoured him with his own
frecollections. With these materials. with the
works already published, and with the contr-
buttons of facts and papers by many of the
Gensrafs associates in civil and military life,
aided by his own knowledge of events occur
ring within the last twenty years, .he Author
hopes TO produce a Work worthy of the con.
isdence and patronage of the American peo>
pie.
The Numbers will be printed in large type
on excellent paper, averaging 40 pages each
with neat covers. the first issued in May next
and the others monthly thereafter, unless de
layed by sickness or other unavoidable eau
ses. The work will be Illustrated with en-
cravings or prints averaging two to Num-
Der. embracing Ekenesses of the General and
some of his most distinguished co-actors
drawing OF his battle grounds in the Creek
nation and at New Orleans, and some of the
most striking scenes of his eventfll life. Il,
will be so arranged and PACED. that when
completed the covers may be taken off and
the whole bound up into neat book.
Price, te'enfy IRE cents, 4 Number; or ONE
DOLLAR for FIVE numbers,or THREE DOL
LARS for the waole' work, however much it
may exceed fifteen numbers, ALWAYS po;d IN
astea'ace and free Of postage 70 The a,sthor.
Distant Bank Notes viii be received 70
what they are worth here or in New York.
- persons voluntarily acting as Agents, a
liberal commission will be Allowed. but the
Author will not be responsible for any A.
gents not specially asstAoyfzed
fhe first number will embrace the Gener
ais early life and variety of revolutionary
adventures aud incidents not heretofore pub
nshed. 1t will be iiiistrated4by d lirst rate
likeness OF the General engraved OH steel.
ana print exhibiting him when STRIPPING,
saving from massacre small nartv of men.
ana boys, himself included, by attacking a
oandso OF about one hu:.dred tories who were
rushing upon them in ths night.
Those who intend to patronage the Work
are requested to forward their names and
such advance as they may think proner by
the first of May next.
Washington, Fe5'p %. 1873.
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DIRECTIONS.

Soak the clothes to be cleansed the evening
before in a tub ofwater. Next morning put
the kettel over the fire full of as much clean
water as will boil the clothes-When warm
chip the soap into it, and stir it with wooden
paddle until it is dissolved-Rinse your clothes
out of the tub into the KETTLE and let it boil
two hours-Then have tub of clean warm
water, and PVT riie4esothes out of the kettle
into it-Wasf them until you get the most of
the brine out of it-Then repeat the rinsing
in. clean water uatiI the soap is perfectly, out,
and hang them up to dry. Fine linen clothes
do not require much boiling, unless very
much tisordered.
CHARLES C. MAURER.
Maurertown, Oct. is, 1s42.-y
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LA BOR SAVING
8 @ a NJ !
To THE LADIE 81.

MF ever in the great race OF mankind, there
u has been one. assduously devoted to the
interests and comfort of the fair sex, it has
been myself Indeed, l have been deeply at
fected, at seeing the heavy burdens and in
convenience devolving upon them in discharg-
ing their domestic concerns. To relieve them
of those burdens has been an Object near my
heart, and am happy to be able to announce
to you, that through my unceasing efforts,
have been fortunate enough to present you
with an article that will tend greatly to di-
minish the extreme labor i'll cleansing your
wearing apparel Washing clothes, / have
observed in my own family. is the most burden
some and wearisome Of all other duties. How
often have seen those upon whom this duty
falls, with smoke smitten eyes, standing at the
! washing tub straning their nerves and ex-
haustng their strength, in rubbing clothes.
But thanks be to fortune, bring you.the glad
tidings, that hereafter you mag neue no trouble
IA cleansing your apparel, If you 1UiN stse thu
SOAP made and prepared By me. This soap
as you will perceived by the certificates be-
low, has been sufficiently tried. and found to be
one Of the greatest labor saving articles eyel
offered to the fair.
I In offering this remedy, fatter myself o.
having fulfilled duty due to you. Up, then
thou slumbering husband procure some o.
this soap without delay for thy better half s
my word fer it, she will love gu the more, ths
I oftener YOU buy.
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on c.p &&ssaeRislRa
z HATS
~ HATS

&HE undersigned deems it proper to state
IN that about SIX years ago, he sold his pro
perry, including his shop, to MIR Jacob Lch
[liter, with The verbal understanding with the
sad l'chliter, at some period subsequent te
the sad sale, that he, the undersigned, should
pay the said Lchliter the sum of one hundred
dollars, IN the event of his ever thereafter en-.
gag.ng IN the manufacture of hatsAin Wood
STOCK. The SAID sum of one hur dred dollars
nas Deeh pad u, the said Lichter and he is
therefore released from any obligation to hin,
nor to open shop in this place
herwouid therefore inform his friends andth
puDie' that he has opened an establishment
For the Manufacture of Hats.
IN the town of Woodstock, in the house in
Which ne resides, nearly opposite Blacktord's
Hotei, q recently occupied BY NJ. S. Bair as q
sahdfef,s shop. He viii keen on hand pen.
ss rs assortment Of hats, in which may be found
EBeayers, Short-napped Neuters, Black
e Brush, White and Black Russia,
Black Mole-skin, Silk, White
e. and Black Hats of every
- de eri pt ION.
Ills work win be made to compare with ,ha,
Of the best done in the northern cities. ard II
the most fashionable style. No pains have
been spared IN selecting the best materials
and 4 employed an experienced workman
who is thoroughly acquainted With the bus.
mess. The public are invited to piye-Aim =
call The highest prices will be given for
.fars of eskry description Country produce
taken insex change for work.
Woodefock March 90 eo4e
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And Young LADIES Magazine,
Is the title Of new work, publisher bi-month
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| azlne' One ormore pages of new and popu.
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A competent Assistant has been recently
procured.
Connected with the minor branches of an
English education will be taught Grammar,
Geogrdph~ History, Philosophy, Rhetoric,
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q BOOK keeping. and the ua,ious branches of
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strasburg, Shenandoah city, :
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District Court # The z. stotes, rpss,T-,, n,
Of Firgilia, Ut stoaato,..
IN R.9yE17yy,9z,al~
IN BANKRUPTCY r.

Notice 10 creditors and all others
~ ln'ssss' 10 snow cause against The petit;os
Samuel Wilsonsof Warren ,o,,,,s.
discharge from all his debts and cs.. TOT =
thereof on The ist day Of August ne-. '''lcase
Samuel b. Funkhouser, Of SSs'
county, for a discharge from all his dS ansa
certtir9te thereof Of the LIST dav oS as ana
next August
Thomas }. Miller. Of Shenandoah -
tor discharge from ali his debts and ss Sas
hcate thereof on Id lst day Of August sss',-
Harrison Giilocksof Shenandoah se,,s ne
discharge from All ks seI+s 49, Soen1ystor
thereof 81 t'ie 81 ~ Of August ness. s''sa's
Teste. n t<.T1C w.
March SO, le4s-4s - : = g
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CERTIFICATES.

We whose names are Undersigned, do here
by certify, that we have .effectually tried the
Labor Saving Soap made and prepared by MIR
Charles c. Maurer, and do state, that we have
never seen or heard of any kind of soap supe
rior to it. 1t not only cleanses clothes perfect.
ly,' but saves the great labor of washing with
machines and the naked hands
MARY SUSAN MAGRUDER,
SARAH C. WILLIAMS,
MARIA SAMUELS,
CATHARlNE MILLER.
ELIZABETH HELLER.
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Mr. .Namer: I have tried your Labor Saw
ing Soap, and can certify thatit proves all you
have recommended it to be. My opinion is that
it cannot be recommended too highly.
Nov. 10, 1042. A. A. WUNDER.
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to advance the pupils.
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the last twelve months, and
the rapid advancement of his
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DREW & sCAMlEI, Publishers
= 0 teaeeGu,q @locaacm,,t.

n ME Trustees of the SrRAsBuRG ACADEMY
Il take pleasure in recommending to pub
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1he virginia Scrivener,
4 work which every Magistrate, Cohsta.
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ougatt oabase, For-saIs n Ibis Office
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SECOND VOLUME OF
L Fl E nj A G n Z T.:
Dcroted 10 The Investigation Of
Il U VI A IT pxYSxoLo GY,
EMRRACJNG

Cephology. Phrenology, Pathology. Physi-
ognomy. Psychology, Neurology, Electrlci-
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Life, sc.
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Waufed, at this Office. Immediately, some
Of that stuff. called by the vulgar CASH
Those who have not tie 'precous,' can pay
us With notes on any solvent / ank il, the state
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FUsT RECEIvED--A lot of prime Rio
- Coffee aud N. @. Sugar. which will he
sold cheap for casL,by SIBERres DINGEs.
Fse. -, 1885. No l Cheapside
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and Black Hats of every
FRANCIS iii. .yOHgIDAY,
attorney at Lac.

WTILL practice in the Superior and Inferi.
or Courts of Page, Warren, Rappahan-
mock, Rockingham, Shenandoah and HARDY.
Business entrusted to him will be promptly at
tended to. Office at Luray, Virginia.
Refer to Hon. d. L. Daggit, LID, New
Haven, CT. Hon. II St G. Tucker, University
of Virginia. June so, 1S42.--tf,
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One Hundred and Twenty EngraVings,

Price of the English Edition sl2-New World
only 50. and equal in Typography, Style
and embellishments.
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c. Back Numbers still Supplied 30
Monthly Serial Supplement to
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Five Popular Works for 1aaa cts. month,
Or One Dollar Year in aavance.
The publisher announces with pleasure to
70 the public, that he has commenced a
MONTHLY sUpPoRTMENT TO
THE NEW WORLD,
Which will embrace the whole series of popu-
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Lover. 1t will be issued immt datev after
after the arrival OF the English Steamer,
which leaves LiVerppool on the 4th of each
month, and will thus furnish the public with
the latest producticns,and the ONLY combined
edition of the above popular authors, in ad-
va'ce Of mig other establishment iaa this coaa5, u
and at "a plIcc which cannot fail TO meet the
public appreciation. The following are the
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The first No. sras ready about TIE 25fA .gprii
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SHENANDOAH COUNTY.
Waocds'ock--ssbert s.sg,;n,s.
strasburg--Bird, Jeek. 70
TENS Brook. S nNGrsl,;n
stomv crea Il,na p;-,Ap, Mschir & Go.
Mount Jaekson--Joln n 'Js;Iir
NsW Market-J' D. .zirkls & Brofbee
PAGE COUNTY.
Luray-Gabriel Jordan.
BALTIMORE Office Corner OF Light N,u
July 4, 1s41-y. NJ 2.
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THE LADY's WREATH

And Young Ladies Magazine,
Is the title ola new work; publisher b-month
ly. in Philadelphia, at the very low price of
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NEW MUSIC,


lust received the following pieces of New Music,
) at the old established Store, two doors east OF
18th street. w. FISCHER.
Bonnie Charlie, a favorite Scotch song.
The Woodland Call, Duet, by Z. J. Loder.
The Poets Elegy-Weepfor star from our frma-
ment taken-Lines on the death of Thomas
Haynes Bayy, Esq, arranged for two voices
My heart is in the yellow leaf by F. Wciland.
Fall of the Oak words by G. HILL Esq, of Wash
ton, music by J. II. Hewitt
Miss Lucy Long.
Shun not the village ohurchyard, Duett written by
T. II. Bayly, Esq.
Kate Anderson, my Kate by N. CROUCH.
Time was thy locks were brown, friend John; by
f. J. Loder.
There's bliss in the morning of love; by J. A.
Wade.
Wishes; by S. Nelson.
Come Come Soldier come !--Glee.
watch for thee, Serenade, by X. Thomas.
A Mothers love; words adapted to beautiful
German melody, and dedicated to "Amelia"
by w. c. Peters.
Farewell! FAREWELL for the Guitar, by F. Weiland,
Swiss Girls Dream, do do
My fondest, my fairest, do do
Sleep my child, do do
BE it folly or frenzy, do F. Kinlock.
Merrily, merrily sounds the horn for the Guitar.
ID. c. Yon.
Linyitatione la Chase; by G. Blessner.
Dream is past, arranged as quick step by F. Wei
land
Vienna Snipes Waltz by J. X. Cpl.
Quadrilles from Tampa, for two performers.
Hail Columbia with variations.
may "a
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DNGLlSu NEWSPAPER MAGAZINES,
A. NEW PUBLICATIONS tOID BOOKS STA
TIONERY PAPER, TYPE. PRINTS, MUSIC, SC.
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years standing )WilImer q Smith, 81 Church street
Liverpool desire TO call the attention of the proPrie
tors Of public News Rooms and Libraries, editors oil
newspapers keepers OF hotels, booksellers private
gentlemen aud others resident in the United States,
Canada, and Nova Scotia, To their old and extensive
Newspaper and Periodical establishment, which has
been by them at Liverpool for the last ~
years. and to state thai they continue to forward TO
the priacpal commercial ports Of Canada and the
United States all the British newspapers. magazines,
periodicals., nc ~ books, with much more efficiency,
and at lower prices, than any other establishment IN
England. =,
Wilmer Smiths agencies and connexions WIN
the London and Provincial newspapers enable them
forward the very latest and express editions by the
packets and other sailing ships aud also by The steam
ships sailing from Liverpool and other English ports
They believe that their establishment is peculiarly
adapted for supplying the American public most ef
cently with EngIish papers and literature, and Tor
confirmation Of this opinion they have great pleasure
in referring TO Messrs. Haraden u Co.. OF New YORK,
NJ one of the principals of that firm MIR, d. Brig
ham, Jr.) is intimately acquainted from personal oos
scrvaton with their entire business and It's manage
ment.
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and every article used by booksellers satoners and
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ed should be addressed to Z" Wilmer Il Smith, 81
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ut any of Messrs. Harnden Cos express establish
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GENERAL POST OFFICE AND PATENT OF
FICE AGENCY.

THE undersigned has the honor to inform his
Il friends that he has established with the consent
OF the Postmaster General, an agency in Washing
ton for the transaction of all such business with the
Post Office Department as those interested may see
fit to intrust to his charge. After service Of five
in the contract Office, and corresponding clerk,
with credit TO himself, and satisfaction to his official
head, the undersigned feels no hesitation in attending
to any business that may be confded to him. Claims
before Congress, land patents, marshaPs and mail
tractors accounts, fncs &C. pensions, and patents
for useful inventions, other similar business,
quiring agent at the seat of Government will be
attended to with despatch.
All communications, to receive attention, must be
post paid, and enclose retaining fee of five dollars,
or sum proportionate TO the service to be per-
formed.
The undersigned refers to the members of Congress-
generally to the heads of bureaus at Washington to
his late brother clerks, and to the principal mail
tractors in the Union
The undersigned has blank bids guarantees, and
certificates, ready for bidding and will send them to
those requiring them When it is considered that
large number of bids at every letting set aside for
some informally in the guaranty or certificate, he
feels satisfied that the contractors will find their
count in procuring the blanks fl ON him. statement
Of the old pay and services on routes desired, will
also be forwarded with the blanks
The undersigned having been formerly employed
as clerk in the Patent Office, and, from his expert
ence, being familiar with the routine of business in
said Office, will attend TO preparing and filing speci-
fcaons and other papers including drawings for pro-
curing patents, and will transact all such other BUSH
ness connected herewith may require agent at
this place. To inventors residing at distance, il
may be proper to state that in order to expense
by furn shing the undersigned with neat model of
their invention machine, or of the parts claimed
their improvement the cubical dimensions of which
should not exceed, if practicable 10 or ~ inches,
and the duplicate receipt for their patent fee, the
former Of which may, in most instances be forwared
by private conveyance, but if otherwise, the cost of
carriage to be paid--he whole business of procuring
the patent may be transacted through the mail, and
the presence o. the inventor or applicant here is thus
rendered unnecessary.
The Office of the undersigned is situated on 9Th
street, the Patent Office, and Immediately OPP
posite the northwest angle or corner of the General
Post Office Building
The charges of the undersigned will be moderate !;
and when the application for patent may prove un-
successful, 10 no such will his charge exceed
500 the reversonary interest of the applicant in the
patent fee of $780, already paid into the Treasury of
the United States. JESSE L. DOW.