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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Why do the Democrats quarrel A.
bout men or priaciples?- Rich. Wing.
Ay, why do the Democrats quarrel ?
We can appreciate this tauntIng question
of the Wing; and we would that the
great Democratic family were less divi-
ded in their opinions and preferences a.
bout men. Yet-if we are not deceived
in the motives which propel all true De
mocrats to political action-those Earring
sounds of discord which pervaLe our
ranks in regard to candidate for the
next presidency, must cease TO exist,
when the party. through its assembled
representatives, shall have selected one
from among those whose names are
now before the people. 1t is the du,
ty of every Democrat to submit to the
will of the majority, when that will has
been fairly ascertalned and properly ex-
pressed. 1t is certainly the duty, as
we'll as the privilege, Of every freeman,
to discuss the claims and qualifications
of those who are brought forward as can :
li1ates for public favor. If our Repub-
!ican friends of the west feel under obli-
CATION to support Col. R. NJ. Johnson for
the military and civil services he has
rendered his country, why let them do
SO. IF our brethren of The north place
confidence in Mr.. Van Buren,, whose
past distinguished services they think
entitle him to their support.let his claims
be duly considered. If our friends Of
Pennsylvania feel proud of their distin-
suished fellow-citizen, James Buchanan,
add present his claims to the consdera-
ton of their brethren elsewhere, we do
not object. Ii our friends Of the south
prefer MIR. Calhoun to any one of the o
the candidates whose. names have been
mentioned; If they think hisllong public
services entitle him to the distinguished
honor Of occupying the firstSofllce in the
gift Of his countrymen, be itsso. But al
cannot be gralifed. 1t is therefore the
duty ollie minority,as republicans and a.
patriots. to yield their preferences fo'
mea, il il is necessary to the success o
/ their principles.
We 80 not quarrel about any Of the
essential principles Of the Republican
party. When an Individual repudiate-
or lenounces the doctrines Of party
re Is no longer identified with that party
: II We quarrel about non essential formal
lilies, il is not probable that the action 0
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28
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4 Coon Droacned "A friend of ours
informs us, that while strolling along
the bank of the river during its late rise;
while watching the drift as it glided by
upon the booming surface Of the turbn-
lent stream ;-what should he spie, thrown
upon the beach BY the heaving pillows.
but sleeping berry sound in the cold
and icy EN- brace of death! Such must
ever be the fate of al! imprudent 'Coons.
The old varmint had no doubt betaken
himself to some hole or den near the
brink of She river, where he might seize
upon and devour any uEwary bulI-fross.
that should come within the range of his
observation. But, while thus exercising
his rapacious vigilance, the windows of
heaven were opened, the rain descended.
the winds blew, the flood came, and
the old Coon ,cas droacnedF 'Coonqnies-
cat an paceH
The death of this old Coon is ominous
of the fate which awaits all such var
minis within the limits of The old Tenth
Legion, and indeed within the limits of
Democracy every where. While they
(the Coons) are following up the dirty
streams of political contention, and
catching at the frogs of d;safection, they
will be overwhelmed and washed away.
Just about the month of November, in
the ear Of GU. Lord, l84S; when the fur
is beginning to get fit for use. Poor
Coons!
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28
The party will be materially affected i

The party will be materially affected in
matters where principles are involved
We would advice the Wing to forbear
10 save his tanning questions until
after May next. Perhaps he may then
have enough to do to quell the troubles
in his own camp. -Wilin net the abolition
lists disturb the equinimity OF the Clay
party? Do not some of the presses en-
gagged in the interest of that party, begin
to manifest uneasiness at the disposition
on the part of the wing abo'itionists to re-
iect Mr.. Clay l. it not already mani
fest. that they will cast their influence
against Mr.. CLAW in the wing national
convention, and that they will not sup
port him. if he should be nominated p
And do not the wings know, that without
the aid of the abolltionists, Mr.. Clay's
election will be rendered uncertain P
There is an old saying that laughing is
catchine;' and it reminds us OF the anec-
dote of two individuals whose coat-tails
were pinned up by some mischievous
wag. They laughed at each other, I'M
conscious that each was in the same pre-
dicament.
Do the wings quarrel about their pria-
eip1es What are their principles p
They are, 1st. **oo*'E' Coon!! -
Cd 9ttfo7~' MIL bog ofths SlastssA< -
Sd. arMeal bags!!!! ~ 4th. -
FFStWhite Virgin Durham Heifers. 20
How is it possible that they should quar-
rel about their priaciplesW
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28
SYRACUSE CONVENTION.

Tan Burea, The preference Of NJ York
-The New York Democratic Conven-
ton. for the purpose of arranging matters
for the National Convention, have met
at Albany. and alter hard fight, and
long and bitter debate. adopted the Con-
venton' system of appointing delegates,
in opposition to the District system,
which was proposed as more Democrat
ic. A report and resolutions were then
read and adopted, endorsing Martin Van
Buren, as the proper candidate tor the
next presidency; approving Of the course
of Gov. Bouck, &c.
A protest to the. whole Of this action
was read and entered on :he minutes. -
MIR. TAYLOR, who offered it. then stated
that the signers of the protest should
withdraw from the Convention, return
TO their constituents, and when the pro-
per dav arrived. the democracy of the
state of New York would elect through
the ballot box their delegates, and IN
struct them to appear at the doors OF the
National Convention, and there demand
admission in the name of the Great Je-
hoval ard the sovereign people, SPIRIT
oftle Times.
The Pozypi.-The Polypi is one Of the
most curious Of the animal world, and
feeds upon insects. 1t sometimes hap
pens that two polspi lay hold of the same
worm, and when they meet, one swallows
The other; but their stomachs, ike those
Of all other animals, being incapable OF
disestng living substance, after an
hour or two. theone which has been swal-
towel issues cut. The manner IN which
these animals propagate their kind is not
less remark aiAe- First, there appear
small tubucles on the sides, which IN a
few DAYS assume the shape of small
pofypi. Before it is separated lro:l the
parent, the young one seiZes It's TODD and
Il is often tn. case that it becomes pa
rent before being detached therelrom.-
The indestructibilitv Of their Lille IS mos'
astonishing. When cut III two, they
will Join themselves together. aud when
cut in two aud scattered, each part forms
anew and entire animal. They may
also be turned inside out, and even graft
ed together. This remarkable power Of
re production gave them the scientific
name Of hydra, in alinsien to the fabulous
monster ofsthat naine.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

agricultural Almanac. The reader
is referred to the advertisement OF J..
Winchester, publisher of the New
World. Every farmer ought TO possess
himself of a copy of the Almanac offered
to them.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28
Ne-

THIS ard That The Fredericksburg
Recorder says: We see it stated that The
Bankrupt Law efaced the debts Of Jas
Watson w ebb to the amour: of two or.
three hundred thousand dollars, and
paid him about twenty thousand dollars
for advertising the bankruptcy of others.
This and that are both comfortable.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

The editor of the Richmond Wing
manitests wonderful sympathy toward
the Republican party, on account OF their
difficulties. Good soui.--he 10 doubt
is fearful, that the Republican party will
bring disgrace upon it! How adently,
therefore, does he desire to queiI the dis
quiet elements! how devoully does he
wish to see perfect harmony restored!!
His tears aud his sympathy remind US
of the commiseraton which the ravenous
yulture exercises toward the victim 1t
devours.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28


Mercury contains the following account
of melancholy disasters at sea, copied
from the log book Of the schooner Zeno-
bia, Captain Owens, from Baltimore, at
that port:
sOn Thursday the 9TH inst, lost over
board from the flying glib boom. Samuel
Maffit of Talbot county, Md. Every eff
fort was made to save him, but in vain,
as it was blowing heavy. On the after
noon of the same day. the wind blowing
a complete hurricane, saw a schooner
standing towards US with signal of dis
tress. and hove to 900 yards TO windward
of US. It falling calm at that time, they
lowered their steamboat. and live or SIX
men cot into her. and showed off; but
again the wind blew hurricane from
another quarter, bringing US to leeward
of the schooner In the mean time the
boat containing the schhoner's crew filled
and capsized, the crew holding on to
her bottom. We having no sail on our
vessel, could not get to their assistance
before they were all washed off the boat
and sunk. The achooner's name COM
menced with S. and belonged to Bath
She was painted black with broad vel
low streak. square sail furled to her low
er ward, and had standing fore-top gal
LIANT yard aloft. In about thirty minutes
after the boat left the schooner, she went
down in seven fathoms of water. about
fifteen miles n. w. of Cape May
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Babies. Sit strikes us that more fibs
are told about babies than about any
thing else in the world. We all say
they are sweet-yet every body who can
smell knows they are sour; we shall say
they are lovely; yet nine babies IN ten
have no more pretentions TO beauty than
pug dog; we praise their expressive
eyes. vet all babies squint; we call them
little doves, though one makes more
noise than colony of screech owls; we
VOW thew are no trouble. yet they must
be tended night and day; we Insist that
they repay US for all our anxiety, though
they take every opportunity OF scratch
ing our faces or poking their fingers into
our eyes: in short we make it our bust
ness TO tell the most palpable falsehoods
about them every hour in the day. Yet,
strange to say, wedlock seems void
without them. even while telling these
selfevident untrnths,> look just as if they
expected people to believe them ~. I.
True Sun.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Mike Nazsh. editor of the dirty, Sian
derous sheet. called The 'Subterranean,'
published in New York, is catching it
Just about right, fer his lbel'cus pu5llca-
tons. 1t is not little strange, that
some of the papers in that city urge
Walsh on in his sianderous publications,
who condemned Bennett, Of the Herald,
for the same thing. These presses are
aohigs.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

A peach has been raised at Freder-
icksburg this season weighing three quar-
ters of pound. Perhaps 'twasa pump
kin.-.N Y Mercury.
Perhaps SO: and pre- haps you would mt
know tother from which.-Recorder-
e9e-
Robbery "A MIRA. G. hlcKeen, OF
Mobile. Ala. was robbed Of Thousand
dollars at Sanduson's Hotel. Phlladel-
mia. OH W ednes,lay night S'cr-
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

IRE at Kingston, .7amaica.--Captain
Ellis, Of the Tlellespont, from Havana,
states that Intelligence was received there
on the 5thl inst, that there was great
fire at Kingston on the Goth of August.
BY Which one tenth Of the city was laid
\ fains.-Plsbeadn.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Robbery in the Worcester Railroad
Cars.--On Saturday afternoon, MIR. Bart
lett. a drover, had his pocket-book, con
tanning $ll15, cut from his pocket,
somer here between Brighton and Far
mineham. The cars were Immediately
stopped. and search andinqulries made,
but to no avail. Boston .4tlas.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Eatensice Robbry-A drover named
Tuckerman had his pocket picked on
Saturday evening, in one Of the cars on
the Worcester railroad. Of S1665. lie
missed his money at birmingham, and
Immediately gave notice to the eonduc-
tors. They suspected 4 Frenchman,
who returned to Boston in the accommo-
dation train.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

1880 Prizes of(fst dr'n No. so are So, 400
2080 Prizes Of ia dr'n No.) IS are $4,000
20S0 Prizes of (3d dr'n Mo- % are 1880
20, 800 Prizes of 20 are 4l6,0OO
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Co.. johnson. The Lexington Ga
zette saws We learn that Col. John
son will leave for Staunton., Virginia,
on the 18Th inst. to attend the Federal
Court-ia that town. From theuee he
will proceed to Washington city, on bu-
siness. 1t is possible that he may, at
forwards. visit the New Eng land States,
from which he has received numerous
We are gratifiec to be able
10 inform the Colonel's distant friends
that his health is most excellent.
--,sSaa.A-
The Scotcdman' Prayer.-Keep my
purse from the la,cyer-and my body
from the doctor-and my soul from the
deon
1890
| Take well dressed, loafer, put him
on a sofa. and rest one end OF the
sofa on the shoulder of a farmer. and the
other end on the shoulder of a mechanic
and you have an illustration of the up
ner, and the .loscer' classes Of society
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Husband The etymoogy ofthis word
may not be generally known. The head
Of a family is called husband from the
fact that he is. or ought to be, the band
that unites the house together--or the
bond of union among the family. 1t is
to be regretted that all Husbands are
not house bands in reality as we'll as in
name.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

saw son of Erin's isle.
4 mcrrv-hearted chip.
And asked him witha playful smile,
TO vote again for Tip
'Arrah!' said he, 'is't that We say
His face turned pale with grief
4 don't yet get that 'faco day.
Nor d;vH a Jif of beefp
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-09-28

Wages Of Labor.-The journeymen
shoemakers. tailors. weavers, &c. Of n.
York and Philadelphia, have recently
struck for higher wages, which had been
reduced by the employers. This, rays
the Baltimore Republican, reminds one
of the wing promises of the benefits of a
tariff those better wages and that
'Roast beef and two dolIalsa day. The
following doyetais it nicely about these
times:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-03-16
EARTHQUAKES AND COMETS

Illus Is certainly masl remarkable epoch u the his
tory nt the world. We hear Of Tremendous earth
quahes II al quarters Of The earth, aud even the domn
ions III the great ocean shaken In one sln9r earth
quake at the Island Of Martinique, 10000 lives are said
10 have been lost These Of earthquakes have
been reaching Us III papers almost daily for many months
past.
And now We have an extraordinary and pertcnlous an
rearan'' III The heavens, either comrt with Il most
unreasonable lenglh Of tail, or else z,daca hight or
soine cratic eonsratun oI the Aurora Bortals We know
mol what save that 1t appears sci all astronomical and
meteorological know ledge at defiance
Il 10 the stars they have usually all been brought out
under the management the New Haven aslrologcrs.
1t Is proper. therefore, 10 hear what they have 10 say IN
'clalon 10 this new celestial ylster which Is nightly
pefonnlcg IN the western horizon.
The New Haven papers contain the following notice OF
the phoHpmenon.-
1nE CoMEr.--'rhis remarkable body. which since
the first instant has been seen IN the day mr in several
places distant from each other as leave no doubt Of
10 being truly comet presented llst To in admra
bic sYlr last evening about seven oclock exhibiting in
the south west hong aud tfan IN shape not nm
HE lt representations tIauanltted rs of the cttba
ted COMET Of l6an.
The following Observations, made At the Observatory
G." Yale COLLEGE, though mt sufficiently precise fr SIT
onhc purposes, may IS general guide 10 those
who may be on The oo. out this evening. Rising from
the hort'n about da south Of lbe west point at m
angle with II oi - dcg teNteuded for 30 dee along the
southern part ut the constellation Ceus, or the " hale
gazing ou lis southern margin the Cell and ter
minatlng, 81 far rs visible al the Erdan lis
light Was rendered less striking by the presence Of the
moon. then days old but should lts brag 1t air
" into view IN the nocturnal sky. promises 10 be ono
Of the finest comets ever sttn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-03-16

lars in tin Or pewter Gully; with 80 sr each eJaniy
agreed IL.
Tn Mr.. r. iueIoa elock pcdars taxed 800 IL
each county.
Mr. r. fnoyed 10 tsA shows. Sc. IN each county SEQ
Mr. Lewis moved Ia AL with $40. These sownea
were among the mest innecent people that passed
thfanah oar cnnntry. Their exhibitions often high
~ instructive natural history, the arts SC. We all
remembered the Interest had taken IA such exhbi.
iluns hen children and The lasting impressions they
made There had bcvn ehange--lines were MT nov
as tbey uscd To he. We become. be f.arsd tol
puTllsalcal- and had gune lpo Tar BY taxing Ar-by
regarding pcual what ought not TO lie regatdedIn
driving rofn among these innocent and Instructive
exhibitions lie thought The House had DEPARTED from
the true principle increase revenue III many respects
= The tax pe5lars bad II been f'ut a, 80, would, N
lis opinion haye ylrl,led Inare tlan the 500 lax.
Tie House deeidcd IL I'll with ifn
On motion al Mr.. Randolph. agencies Of insnIaucc
Offices. authorized by Other States. taxed 400.
Gold watches were taAed ST. silver patent levers and
ifpiBe silver watches taxed - and all other
silver aud metallic Wairles - cts.
fianas OF less then tloo value taxed ) pianos
ii si3l value aud wards =. 1heeNcepion IN favor
Of semiuarrsa ii lfaung stricken out; Mr. Frazer
hayinr made an luft u retain II.
Silver paie Of hc value Of 50 aud under 100 was
taxed per cent oi the value Of tloo and upwards,
per cent. The vote upon Ills last tax was. 90 30
rass and other n"lale cochs were taxed fifty cents
all other clocks - cents
On motion al Nj CATER
The House adJ3oraod.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-03-16
HOUSE OF nEIrGAIrs

=, -, lHtESp,f, March ..
Mf- Nil.on presented the petition ol ell7eus Of Boo
ionft. ihst Charles Anspaueh. Dcpnix psst N,st.r
be authorised TO act as Surveyor Deputy Surveyor al
the eoaay delccicd by the cuatay Couft
"a engrossed bill prescribing the mode Of ascertain
i"s ihe TAX on collateral Heniaoces and for other pun
isses, Was read third time aud pissed
JiIE. TAN BILL.
The ball imposing laScs for the support Of Cavern
ment was caliedup by Mr. Randolph. on lis s,cahd
reading
Mr.. Edmunds, of lIaisx moved to fill the blank rel
with Is cts'' " ''s''
Mr.. Cnllchiield moved 70 I'll tho b anh with six
Teen cents, and spoke IN ftvorofhs notion Ue-e,n-
'hlded lat OF all Subjects that of lnd mos, ornsr, ~
ana efn''aDy reached all the tax psyersu the Stale
ne aoohced STA Islcs TO show the relative amount raid
by eastern and western portions of tho Stair shown,
ihe amount paid By the orner To b. much laroer han
Mat paid by the aiter-the anaer amount beior Will
ri ny me i1rner on all the SUBJECTS except that Of Yam
kee olceks, which yielded in the west Slomore flan IN
me east The tax npun land was most equitable he
.u7e 'i''s' general, and hence he argued the mos,
Jns' 10 The east, which had paid so LARGELY shund h.
increased to the amount he proposod an Increase Of y
Per CT y
The bill extending the Jurisdiction Il snol. n,uis
ifraies 10 sums OF so, called up by MI kane ),
's ,'le ofdefol me day Mr.. Edmunds moved To lay
u ON the liable, which motion prevailed Is 10 AZ
Dir. Srotber imposed the motion of Mr.. Cmlcb,eld
and moved to fill with '.(omicea cents
Inc previous question demanded and sustained
The House refused 10 fill with 'siriec,rv-36 81
agreed TO. '''''
So the blank filled with Fifteen centso on ,be
hundred dollare value uf lands
On motion Of Mr. Randolph. the next blank relative
70 houses and loe IN towns, &e, filled with So 60
h'ng thai amount on every hundred dollars rent or an
nilai valne. This is an increase 81 20 per cent
Mr.. CrnchfeId moved 10 reconsider the vote taxino
improved lots S. 10 on the hundred dollars rent c,r te
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-03-16

VI Randolph moved b h The BLINK Win regard e
slaves with Us eenis' h,fng on ihoIeass oi II PET
cent, as on other su'goc's--deesnd
M STROLLER m"s'd . - eeais
lhe question hthig $40 | fe larger aheaha Nj 'Inieo
fcd ealled the AYES and nss. which wen ofds nut
MI l would have moved II e"htsi but - - had eef
mo.ed, tie would - ior 1t.
Nh. e0ods'n fepied to SINE remarks oil M fo'e''
h'la.
NJ bfoadns hesed 10 nj WIN "eeee's-iia' s"h'
be ! nifaule increase on hsgt@s li"h NJ fsH"a' ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-03-16

~ it''Ntl'l Ms M on llNlNu lfuktrs
Mr.. Randolph moved 10 i'll with S5Op.
Mr.. Daniel opposed this sum rs exorbant and AGAINST
revenue. The tax OF $500 las, year diminished thu re-
venue tie objected 10 the general idea that these per
sons Were an obnoxious class of clulenshcv We're it
many respects useful, and far from their PRODUCING
pressure they followed the pressure, and were the in
evltahle consequence Of derangrd currency.
Mr Randolph concnrrcd with Mir DanlrI in his q
pnous otbrohers and declared $500 tho high: but h,
moved II as instructed by the commute.
Mr., smith, Of Harrison, moved 5000. believing bro
kers the worst enemies of the Banks.
Mr.. Irving moved 5000. The two las, mntons l il
ed and The House decided to ttll with $500
Mr.. smith moved 10 include with brokers' all thost
VINO deal III bonds, notes and oihrr evidences of debt
negatived
MIR. Randolph moved 10 Gil the blank for tax on lot
terry vendors with 5000
MIR. Daniel Of 4 opplscd the motion- III tho oboc,
was revenue, the tax should be- diminished lie was
authorised osay that the tax selling tickets in do.
nestle lotteries, was paid the past wear by one firm ana
that unless II was diminished tho tax would not be paio
ms year Mr.. Daniel thought thai there should be a
distinction drawn between domcs ic and fnroian tter
les Messrs. Blue AMI Gray. conquered with Slr Dan
Tel IN hls view relative to discrimination.
MT Broadus thought that it a discrimination was
made, those who sold domestic loitors tokels would n
50 sell orsan tickets and had been thought best 10 lay
a tax OF 5 1000 for the sale of both
Mr. Gallaher suggested The oradualon nri,riplo IA
king sales standard.
The blink was then filled with $1,000
Mr. Taylor moved To amend the srcton with , sub
S'aie taxing Yenders otoreign lottery tickets $1,000
and vendors Of tickets in lotteries authorized by the
State aoiO--negativrd without divisi,p
Mr' Randolph moved 10 lax pediars, &C.. in each
county. 800.
hf, bowan saul ihs was prohibition. and he went
on 70 ana~ 'a' pedars'were useful people in the West
w. hionroe OF Cabel went Tor the Sl00,-passnI
Mr.. Co"an moved To amcnd by inserting t5O
MI Randolph moved to oil The blank relative to ned