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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
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COMMUN IcATED.

It appears to me that the subject of Dai-
~ Mail up the Valley of Virginia, has not at
tracted that attention which the subject de-
mands. Its importance may be seen from
the following considerations:
The Valley of Virginia is perhaps one ofthe
most productive regions of the United States,
and its wealth consists in minerals and agri-
cultural productirns 1t is thicklv settled, &
contains vast and increasing population
The Institution of post office was undoubted.
ly to afford general facilities to all classes-to
promote the greatest good of the greatest
number Apply this rule, and the present
demand tor increased mail facilities cannot be
refused. There are, however, reasons con-
nected with the post office department ITSELF
which are entitled to full consideration. BY
reference to the map, it will be seen that the
route upon which the mail is carried to South
Western Virginia and a portion of the Valley,
is by Richmond and Charlottesville, and
thence to Staunton, at least two hundred and
fifty miles. Whereas. by the proposed route,
1T will not exceed 225 miles to the same point.
1t Will facilitate the transportation of the mail
to Staunton "a hours in advance of the Rich
mond route, which is obvious from an exami-
nation OF the means of transportation. From
washington to Winchester. there is now dai-
~ mail carried upon a continuous railroad
from Winchester to Staunton there is the best
McAdamised road in the State. The other is
by means Of steamboat and railroad to Cor
donsvlle-and then by stages over one of the
worst roads in the State,a distance of 60 miles
to Staunton. 1t is clear, therefore, that grert-
er facility will be afforded, and at a much
less expense, by the Winchester than the
Richmond route. How far the transportation
OF the mail to the section of country lying
south west of I.ynchburg, on the eastern side
OF the ridge, would be accelerated, might also
be worthy of inquiry. Taking, therefore, the
above facts, and many others which might be
urged, it seems to me that the eXpediency of
the measure cannot be doubted. have learn
ed that our worthy and efficient president of
the Valley Turnpike Company has gone to
Washington upon the subject, and no doubt
will exert his Influence in favor of the meas
ure. If DR.. Rice could make the same i'm
preston upon the authorities at Washington
that he has done in this community, his inHu-
ence would not be without effect. | under
stand that an opposition has been started in
Winchester, but when the character of those
thus opposed is known. it will be evident that
it originates from selfish considerations.
have been informed that few of the merch-
ants and tavern keepers have been active ag-
aInst the measure, and the show of opposition
from others is mainly attributable to their in
huence. I am satisfied that the Postmaster
General will not be influenced by the remon>
strances of selfish individuals, particularly
when opposed by the great mass Of the com
munity. w. C. S.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
WET COM-YARDSs

A great majority of the cow-yards
that we see are so wet in autumn, that
it's dangerous passing through them.
Many farmers make them dishing to
save allthe liquid that comes from the
clouds aswell as that from the cattle.
They fancy that vegetable substances
are rotted sooner in wet yards and in
hollows, than in places that are alter
nately wet and dry.
But they will find on trial that pota-
to vines and all such matter, viii rot
faster when put on a heap on dry
ground than in wet places.
Posts will last twice as long in,wet
clayey land as they will on sandy plains,
1t IS alternate wetting and drying that
causes rapid decomposition.
Dishlng yards will always be icy in
winter, and cattle are frequently ruined
by passing over. How can we remedy
these evils without wasting the manures
and suffering too large a quantity 10
go to the grounds adjoining the yaro !
Dig PIT, two or three feet deep, If
necessary, by the side of the yard, and
drain off the liquid. Into this pit throw
loan to absorb the liquid, and cleal
out the whole at least once in year.
In this way your cow-yard may be ira
versed with safety at all seasons, and
you may save all the manureif yau take
care to drive the cows three times a.
round the yard before turning them to
pasture, and to throw a shovel full 81
loan on each fresh heap in dry weather
aNa-
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
Dem.
9,7O8 els

Two years ago, Shattuck, the Wing
candidate for Governor, had 1,O79 ma
jority in the above counties, and was de-
teated in the State by Tucker Demo,
crat) 2,275 votes. Therefore, the Dem
ocratic gain, thus far. exclusive of the
vote for Williams, is 1929. All the
strong Wing counties are now in; and
there is no doubt of the election of Brown,
the reguIarly-nominated Democratic can
didate, by between 5000 and 1000 ma
jority. Add the vote for Williams, the
volunteer Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor. to Browns majority over Clayton,
the Wing candidate, and it will show a
Democratic majority of near 5000 in the
State.
Three of the reguIarIv-nominated
Democratic candidates for Congress are
elected, beyond a doubt. Tucker is
probably defeated by Howard or Dun
bar, volunteer Democratic candidates,
who were supported by by the Wings.
The Democrats will have large ma
jority in the Legislature.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
Ter look upon us with perfect indiffer-

Der look upon us with perfect indltfer.
ence.'
Il know that WE'LL returned Cecilia.
'And ! am fully resolved, that this night
shall be the last one of trial to me in this
respect
i am glad you have made that good
resolution replied Mrs. Merlin. we
have no business at such places. 1t is a
mistaken kindness that urges you to CO.
More than ever content with their
humble lot, did Mr.. and Mrs Merlin lay
their heads that night upon the pillows.
Their wants had been narrowed down to
their resources, and they had therefore,
no impatient yearnings after higher con-
di:ion. Taught in the school of adversi
ty, they had learned wisdom under hard
misunderstanding their tasks had been
we'll conned, and were now of great use
to them. Their minds had much more
even tone-their affections went not out
as once they did, after empty vanlies;
and in regard to the true ends of life,
they had lmbibed sound philo sophy.-
The painful reverses they had experienc.
ed were felt Indeed to have been bles-
sings in disguise.
For as long time as Cecilia could
remember, Uncle Peter had boarded in
an old fashioned house, the gable end
fronting the street, with an old widow
lady, of as ancient a date as the tenement
she occupied. On this night, long after
Cecilia and her husband had sunk to
Sleep. the old man sat by an open desk,
busy in overlooking sundry papers, aud
occasionally tracing with the unsteady
hand, memorandum and calculations.-
1t was about two O'Clock when he arose
from his long continued labours, and
commenced pacing slowly the floor, with
his thumbs in the armholds of his waist
coat. The expression of his countenance
was not troubled. His face wore rather
a look of deep satisfaction and triumph.
After walking the floor about ten min
utes, he sat down by his still open desk,
and lifting from it miniature bearing
the likeness of Cecilia, kissed it tender
ly, murmuring as he did So
'Yes-yes! She has been well tried
ant proved, dear girl! And now she
shall have her reward
Then kissing again the sweet image
of her he loved so tenderIy, the old man
replaced it in his desk; which he closed
and locked, and then sought his lonely
pillow.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Journal of Commerce writes:
1T is expected that large increase
of the navy will be recommended by the
President, and that This recommendation
will be seconded in the report of the
Secretary of the Navy
The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia U. S. Gazette writes:
'Mr. Tyler. have reason to believe.
is allowing certain persons to speak a.
gainst his Secretary of War, and to Gre
ate abroad belief that he has rot conf
dence in his attachment or Abilities
This is small game to have played, but
we live in the day of small things. Do
you know that Mr.. Spencer is aiming for
a seat on the bench of the Supreme
Court, and that he would soon fill Judge
Thompson's place. if he had any conf
dence in the confirming disposition Of
the Senate?'
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30

Te1as.--The New York Daily Ga
zette contains letter from Washington,
from which we make the following ex.
tract:
From the aspect of things at Wash
'ngton. and demonstrations of hostility
to the South, given out in the converse
ton in the House of Lords between
Lord Aberdeen and Lord Brougham,
deem it by no means improbable that,
by the time Congress meets, the Admin
istration may lay before that body trea-
ty annexing- Texas to the Union
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
A1TENr1oN!-It is requested that the

A1TENrIoN!-lt is requested that the
Democratic party of this county con-
we're at the court house in Woodstock,
on the first day of December court next.
to appoint delegates to represent this
county in the District Convention to be
holden in Harrisonburg on the sth Of
JANUARY next. A full attgldancc is re.
qucstcd.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
DEMOCRATIC SENTINEL.

g The Blessings Of Government, like
the deacS Of Hearen, should descend
alike upon the rich and the Poor"
our political opponents having organised,
~ Ivy forming themselves into Clubs, the
members of which are industriouslv engaged
in circulating publications intended to operate
upon the public mind, and thereby secure a
triumph of Whigery & engraft its antirepub-
lican principles upon the government of the
coun ry-in order to counteract the Influence
OF these pernicious and destructive doctrines.
1t is desirable that the means should be placed,
within the reach of every man OF obtainp
correct information on the great subjects tha,
are at issue We have, therefore, determined
to issue WEEKLY PAPER, to be called
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
: The Democratic SentincI.,'

AS our principal object in the publication is
TO disseminate correct information, and not pro
mt, we have placed the subscription at the low
price OF ONE DOLLAR, and hope that every
democrat IN the State will take an interest in
giving the paper an extensive circulation
Gu: labor and time will be given pratuitously,
and corresponding disposition to forward
me good Old cause, on the part of our Dem
ocratc friends, will enable us to
,Grasp hrm the helm, the reeling vessel guides
WIN aiding patriots, stem the raging tide
The DEMOCRATIC SENTINEL will
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per single copy.
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November y, 1S45. Baltimore
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
Y. M. II. A. S:

The Young Mems fatal Abstinence
Society of Woodstock will hold its regu.
lar monty meeting in the Academy, on
Saturday evening next. All friends of
temperance requested to attend An
address will be delivered on the occasion
as usual.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30
From the Globe of Nov. 9
, MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.

One Of the three mails due from New
Orleans arrived here last evening, and
brought returns from several counties in
Mississippi. We annex the returns for
Governor, added to the aggregates pub
lished by us yesterday, deducting Kinds,
which we re-pubish to-day corrected.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30

pass INTO Oregon for few years as rap
IDLY as they have the present year, the
people will soon be able to protect them
selves from the capacity of the British
Hudson Bay and Northwestern Fur
Company. The settlement has now
military company well commanded
'lhe settlers are patient, expecting the
United States to protect the rights of her
OWE citizens in her own territory p
Well expressed, MIR. Sutton as eloquent
y as briefly. And they shall not wait
in vain! If the government should
prove recreant to its duty-of which we
have no fear-the nation would cry
shame upon the temporzing and mlsera-
Bile policy, which by neglecting to pro-
vide for the safety of the people of Ore
gon, would force them to acknowledge
the supremacy of Great Britain, and thus
add another large province to that al
ready overgrown empire. This question
has now forced itself into such position
that it will, beyond question, constitute
one of the most prominent subjects which
will be brought before Congress during
the ensuing session. Let all therefore.
who feel interested in the fate of their
countrymen in those distant regions join
IN petitioning for 'Justice and Protection
to Oregon 1t is cry which will stir
the hearts OF the people of this Republic,
like that which of old echoed through the
camp and the serred ranks of the SOL
diers of the cross, on their triumphal
way to the Holy Land-'God wills it,
Justice and Protection to Oregon'-N.
7. .Stnl.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-30

We perceive that the Hon. John w.
Jones, and the Hon. George &. Drom-
goole, of Virginia; Dixon Fl. Liwis, of
Alabama; William Wilkins and Chas.
J. lngersoll, of Pennsylvania; and Sam
ue Beardsley, of New York, are pre-
sented by the press of their several
States. and ~ their political friends, as
candidates for the office of Speaker of
the House of Representatives. They
are all gentlemen known to Congress
and the country for their distinguished
abilities. They are capable and worthy
of the highest trust which it may be the
pleasure of their political friends to con-
fer upon them.-Glo5e.
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be 'Aeaded'-('Head him or der poll
ticians must let off little surplus steam
"a little presldent-making- contested
Decentralization petitons-a row
bunged eyes-cries of sOrder!'-& con-
gress, after long and arduous session,
will adjourn!
-920-
The Legislature meets on Monday
next. When they organise and COM
mence business, we intend to keep our
readers advised of their proceedings.
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