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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22
A COURT SCENE IN GEORGIA.

1--WE clip the following from an ex-
change paper-what one we do not
now remember. It is as rich in all
the elements offun as any thing we
have stumbled upon.
A friend Of mine has recently return
ed from an excursion into the
circuit of this State. He tells me that
while in the country Of, he stray
ed INTO the court house, and was pres
ent at an arraignment Of man by the
name Of Henry Day, who was charged
with attempting to kill his wife. Day
was pale little man, and his wife
was a. perfect behemoth. The indict-
ment being read, the prisoner was ask
ed to say whether he was guilty or
not guilty. He answered, "There's
Almighty chance of lawyers lies in the
papers; but some part is true. I did
strike the old lady; but she fit me pow
erfllly, first. She can swear equal to
little of any thing, and her kicks are
awful. I reckon what you say about
devil moving me is pretty tolerable cor
rect, seeing as how she moved me. I
have told you all know bout the cir
cumstanee, Mister. l gin Squire
Jones there alive dollar bill, and I al
low he'll talk itout for me.o
Squire Jones thereupon rose and
said he had a point of law 70 raise in
this case, which he tho't conclusive
1t was an established rule Of law, that
man and wife were but one; and he
should like to know if a man could be
punished for whipping. himself; he
Should be glad to hear what the solicit
tor general had to say to that.
The solicitor general answered, that
he thought his brother Jones had car
ried the maxim too far:.men had often
been punished for beating their wives.
If man should kill his wife it would
not be suicide.
Here Squire Jones interposed, and
de6ed the solicitor general to produce
any authority to that effect. The So
licitor- general looked at "Gfeen and
Lumpkin's Georgia Justice" for some
minutes, and then observed that he
could not find the authority Just then
but he was sure he had seen the prin-
ciple somewhere; and he called on the
Judge to sustain him. In the enthu-
siasm ofcounsel on the point, they for
got to offer any evidence as to the
the guilt or innocence Of Day in the
premises.
The Judge, likewise being oblivious
of the fact, proceeded. to charge the
Jury. He remarked that in either e.
vent, the man was legally bound to
suffer, and therefore, come as they
would, Day was undoubtedly guilty.
He said he would not decide the ques-
ton whether if man kill his wife it
was murder or suicide. He was not
prepared to express an opinion on that
point; it was very delicate one, and
he had no idea of committing himself
fSome one here observed that he was
mighty fond Of committing others. -
TIE fben called IN the bailiT. 4 tremen-
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22

The following summary is from the
Natchez Free Trader
Who charged Henry Clay with ma
king a corrupt bargain with John
Quincy Adams9
.4nsaoer. John Bell, Harrissn's
Secretary Of War, ]Ephraim A. Foster,
II Wing Senator in Congress-, and
George E. Badger,of North Carolina,
Harison's Secretary of the Navy.]
Who endorsed the charged The
Legislature Of Tennessee; John P.
Kennedy, Reverdy Johnson, Senator
Merrick, and many ofthe most distin-
guished Wigs of Maryland and the
Union. When the whig papers de-
nounce the charge as false, they nail
the falsehood down upon their own
leaders.
Who charged Mr.. Clay with setting
up dictatorship in the capitol, eau
Gus power to control legislation and
embarrass the executive5 VIM. c..
Rlves, the Wig Senator of Virginia.
Who charged Mr.. Clay with at
tempting to overthrow the Constitution
to promote his own views; Thomas f.
MARSHALL the Wing Representative in
Congress, of Mr.. Clay's own district.
Who said that Mr.. Clay had too
many heresies to deserve his support
Daniel Webster.
Who said that Henry Clay had trea-
ted him with gross ingIahtude in re-
turn for generous services? Gen. Wm.
Henry Harrison.
Who says that Henry Clay is tam
pering with the abolitionists, and
wrote his Texas letter to secure their
support? Gen. FeJir Houston, hereto
fore the strongest and most influential
friend Mr. Clay had in Mississippi.
Who charged Mr.. Clay with urging
on the duel which resulted in the
death of Cilley' Henry A. Wise,
good Wing, whose course towards
Colonel Polk, the Wings are now APP
plauding!
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22
THE GOOD MINISTER.
A TRUE STORY.

Some years since, there lived in the
town of S., Massachusetts, most
practical and good minister, by the
name of P Two Of his parisho-
ners by the name Of White and Hager,
lived in two story. house. Hager
was a poor day laborer, with sew
eral small children, and lived in a
log hut on the very brink Of the pond.
Both were members of the church.
On cold Sabbath morning in jan
uary, farmer White started at an early
hour for church, and it being nearer,
instead Of going the road he put across
the pond upon the ice. But how was
he mortified to find his brother Hager
| upon it, fishing. Fishing on the holy
Sabbath! He approached him at once
and with a stern voice, and feeling
of deeply offended piety, reprimanded
him for his great wickedness. Hager
attempted to reply, but White would
mot hear him, Hager said that he
had good excuse, and that his broth
er White would not only forgive, but
Eeyen Justify him, if he would only con
sent to hear. But no, no-he would
lay the matter before the church, was
the only reply.
Accordingly, as soon as meeting
was over, he accompanied parson P.
a short distance on the road, and
related to him tie great wickedness he
had witnessed in Hager, in the morn
ing. Parson p, though Of a mild a
miable temper, felt as though Hager
ougot to be brought TO judgement and
made an example Of Accordingly, the
first time he met him, the subject was
preached with all due form and gravity,
as in days Of yore, was customary in
cases of such heinous offences.
The story Of farmer White was re-
peated, and the parson asked if it was
true. Hager replied in the affirmative,
stating also the fact that brother White
refused to hear an explanation which
he desired 70 give, and which he now
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22
From the Baltimore republican.

BALTIMORE, August 10th, 1874.
Messrs. Editors:-I have just arri-
we'd in your city from the far South,
and it will perhaps be acceptable to
you and the friends of Polk and Dallas
in this region, to know something of
the signs Of the times. 1t appears from
all the observations [ have made, that
the ssgreat and universal wing party"
are now in the sign Taurus; for no
greater bull could possibly have been
committed, than the nomination of the
unfortunate mill-boy, more generally
known as royal Hal. The yeomanry Of
the country, a highly respectable class
of people, sometimes called, in deris-
ion, Locofocos, probably, because
their untiring industry and perseyer-
ance throw light on every subject,
have boldly taken this bull by the
horns; while their brethren, the Dem
ocratic Republicans, who, by their in
creasing and fourishing condition, ap-
pear to be in the sign fries, are RAM
ming and pofing their horns into the
TANKS and unprotected quarters of the
struggling animal, SO as to leave no
doubt on the minds of quiet Spectators,
that the poor bull must sink under the
dead weight Of Clay.
On the Sd of August, instant, I as
sisted in taking the vote of the passen-
gers and crew of the steamboat "Belle
OF the West" then on the Mississippi
River, near Memphis, for the Presiden-
tial candidate; whereupon, in the ca
bin, James K. Polk received so votes,
and Henry Clay received % votes;-
on deck, Polk received IS votes, and
Clay II votes, making majority of 25
! for James K. Polk. In justice to the
wings, | must not omit to say, that one
OF the cabin passengers allowed to vote,
was citizen Of Texas, and some Of
the deck passengers had resided in A
merlca only fourteen years. The wings
objected to the votes of any but Ma
tives, and looked upon the Texan with
more adherence than negro.
On the 9Th instant, 7 was present at
the taking ofthe vote of the passengers
on board the steamboat Fs'fioga,' on
the Ohio, above Cincinnati, which re-
resulted IN 10 votes for Polk, and IS
votes for Clay.
It was truly cheering to me, an in
habltant OF Louisiana, west of the Mis-
sisslppi, to mark the universal enthu-
siasm in favor Of Texas that every
where greeted my eyes and ears on my
journey North. Whether in the sugar
or cotton region, the beautiful bowers
on the banks Of the lower Mississippi,
the deluged plains Of Arkansas, and
the rude hut or boat Of the woodchop-
per, or the verdant hills of Indiana,
Ohio, Virginia, and even Kentucky,
the cry was still the same-esPolk and
Texas" And when upon the Nation
al Road, that cry seemed national
watchword, and even in SIGHT of the
monument erected in honor of Henry
Clay, a lady, from her window, dis
| played the banner of Texas, and an.
swered, with actions suited to the
words, which burst from nv Hps,
laHuzza for Polk and Texas" / could
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22

ty before. Ii is because the crops have been
very abundant, for they have not been So
What, then, is the cause of the decline in the
price Of produce? We know your answer will
be, . The oppressive tariff"
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22

proposed to state. "Well" said the
parson mildly, "what is it.''' s'Why"
said Hager, ~ worked for Mr.. B.,
until late on Saturday. night, and ex-
pected to get something to last my fam
ly over Sunday, at Mr. CPS. store on
my way home. But it was shut up,
and I got nothing, We had nothing
but few potatoes in the house and /
told Mrs. Hager that I would 90 out
on the pond and catch three pick
erel, She made no answer. And ac-
cordingly, in the morning, just as I
had cut hole inthe ice, and put my
hook in the water, brother White came
along, and reprimanded me as he told
you. I thought was doing right.
was. but few rods from my house, and
| knew not where else to 90 for dinner.
| was very thankful when the first fish
bit. | kept my mind meditating on
religious truths all the time, and Just
as soon as [ had the three ] wanted |
went home. ] was so thankful when
we came to the table, that we had been
provided with som ething to eat. We
went to church in the afternoon, and
[ don't think we did wrong. Whatelse
could a poor man do, who had nothing
for his wife mad children to eat for the
day, but handful of poor potatoes::''
The parson gave him some good words
ofadyice and comfort, andthey parted.
In the course of a few days, he met
farmer White who asked him, straight
way ifhe had seen Hager.
Yes was the reply. what did he
say" The parson related to him Ha-
gers story, and then said-sBgother
White, don't you have a warm dinner
on Sundays why yes said the.
farmer, somewhat surprised. How
do you get it, brother White?' contin-
ued the minister, pleasantly, How
why, Mrs, White goes 10 the meat
barre, and takes out a piece large e.
nough for the whole family's dinner, and
boils or fries it, and Hold said
the barson: 'That pond, brother
White, is Hagar's meat bane'-its all
the one he has, and every body Knows
it. He took out just enough for din.
ner and no more; and, though | caution
ed him not to be caught in such difi7
Guilty again, ifhe could possibly avoid
it, | thought upon the whole it would
not be best to trouble the church with
the matter.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22


~ WRITES SMALL HAND" I've
once heard of a gentleman who was a
victim Of love at first sight. The OBJ
ject of his alteration was pretty faced
girl, but Of her mind and disposition
he knew nothing until he was intro
duced He had made inquiries and
was informed she was a very accom-
plished young lady, among other things
she was an able writer. During his
first interview, he talked of the Eng
hsh classics, and spoke of the writings
Of Addison, Steele, and others, and
finished by asking whose style she pre-
femed. She replied, 4 don't follow
none Of them copies; | a0rites small
hQndp
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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22
THE TARIFF.

The following, from the Michigan Demo
cratic Expounder, addressed to the farmers of
that State, contains facts worthy the consider
alton of the farmers every where:
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22
VALUABLE RECIPES ssFRoM PUNCH

VALUABLE RECIPES FROM PUNCH
Ginger Pop.-Take large root of
ginger, and, after boring hole in it,
I'LL with gunpowder, and plug up.
Put it on hot fire, and in few mo-
ments You will find your ginger pop. j.,
Sponge Cake.-A very light cake
may be made by enclosing sponge in
thick coating Of dough. 1t requires.
no sailing, but may be sweetened to
the taste.
Raspberry Jam.-Put sixty-lour rasp-
berries into goose-quill; and your
jam is complete.
Keep goar Sons Employed. LET
play be but their occasional privilege,
and they will enjoy it far more highly.
Employ them in the garden, if you
have one, as work is not play. Give
them daily and regular duties about the
house. 1t will do them no harm to
perform humble service. It Will help
you, and help them still more, to have
them bring wood or coal, to scour the
knives, to make their own beds, to
keep their own room in order. You
may thus render them highly useful,
andgreatly contribute to their own hap
piness, and their future welfars.z
Louis Philippe, the present King of
France, was, in childhood and early
youth, required to wait upon himselfin
the humblest Office. It was through,
this culture that he was trained to
be one Of the mostremarkable men Of
the present age.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-22

WING TESTIMONY AS TO THE WING
CANDIDATE.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29
Ehr kr0vrise Memorial.

We give place in our columns to-day
for the Memorial signed bv the Dorritc
members of our Legislature, which,
as will be seen, has been introduced in
to Congress and referred to Select
Committee. This is the most ex,raor-
dinary piece of eflrontery that was ever
concoc,ed by men in their sober senses,
and will result in lasting disgrace to all
concerned in it. 1t is neither more nor
less than an attempt on the part Of the
memorialists to revive the tunultuous
scenes which have agitatcd our little
State for the two past years. We agree
with the Providence Journal, that no
a" Language is sufficiently strong to APP
ply to men who. having accepted high
and responsible Offices under Consi-
tuition, and haring solemniy s,eorn 10 sup
port That Constitution, put their names 10
a paper calling upon Congress TO sun-
VERT IT BY FORCE, and 10 erect another
Government upon lis ruins" The histo-
ry Of political dcpravity caaaot furnish
any thing worse than this. We omi,
any further remarks at present. to make
room for the communication, in another
column, on the subject, which, as FAR
as it goes, speaks to the purpose.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29

The Wings Of Philadelphia, cel,bra.
ted the birth day OF Washington, in
splendid style. AT II A. NJ. the Wings
ofihc city assembled in the Musical
Fund Hall, where the Declaration of
Independence was read, and an address
delivered appropriate to the occasion,
by VIM. B. Reed, Esq. In the after
noon, the Wings oflhc Sd Congression-
al District, assembled IN the Northern
Military Hall, and partook Of n sump-
tuous dinner. In the evening a Ball
was given at the Theatre, and the whole
number Of tickets, five hundred were
disposed of The Philadelphia papers
describe the Ball as mos, magnificent
atiair-"A glorious array Of the beau
.ty, intellect aud fashion ofthc city, was
there"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29

SUrREME CoURT.-This Court met
in this place, by adjournment, on Mon
day at 3 p. III. aud without doing any bu.
siness, adjourned to yesterday after
noon. We understand Gov" Dorr
will be brought down from Providence
to-day, and that his trial will commence
as soon as possible. Counsel for Dorr,
Mcssrs. A,wcll, Carpenter, and Turner
for the State, the Attorney-Goncral, 81.
Nj. Blake, Esq assisted by Hon. Al.
fred Bosworth, of Warren.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29

! TnE 22d.-The Washington Ball at Masonic
Hall ~ This place, on the evening Of the 22d,
got up by our military friends, and others,
went of in exceedingly good style, .o far, at
least, as 40 were capable Of Judging, daring
The short time we were present The Hall
was very tastciully decorated with fags
swords, and other military implements, and
not the least imposing of The decorations, wns
a ful.length portrait or WAsuiN6roS, over.
looking the gay aud brilliant scene. We can.
no, say SO much for the beauty Of our ladies, as
"n some former similar occasions might tA,s
been SAT-, ihongh tG,re was, notwithstanding,
sufficient number of bellies Ia maintain tho
eariable character our ancient town has ever
sustained in iha, important particular. Tho
music was very nninatIng, and Professor Ca.
prom was at homo in his calling. The mana.
gers deserve much credit for excluding all
sorts of intoxicating beverage il their i.sli,.
arrangements, to which, no doubt, in n grcnl'
degree, may be attributed the absence Of all
iarring and petit discord, not uncommon iN
large aud mixed ass.mblag,s, where sttiet
tepprrHnro is not observed.
Tho hruIIer, Company fired Nniiona
Salute, ut noon on the 22d, in honor nf the
event.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29
OF MASSACHUSETTS.

A sound National Currency, regulated by the
Wlll and Authority of the Nation:
An Adequate Revenue, with Fair Protection
To American Industry
Just restraints on tho Executive power, EN-
bracing further Restriction on tho oXor
cise of the Veto:
a faithful Administration ofthe Public Domain,
with an Equitable Distribution Of the pro-
ceeds uf the Sales OF it among al! the
states.
An Honest and Economical Administration Of
the General Government, lea'ing Publ"
Officers perfect Freedom Of 'rnnnght, and
al the RIgh, of Suffrage but with suitable
Restraints against Improper Interference
IN Elections.
An Amendment Of the Constitution, Limiting
the incumbent Of the Presidential Office
TO Single Term. II. CLAY
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29
Connecticut in The Field!

The Wings Of "he land Of steady habits"
have taken the field for the campaign Of lsd4
with spir'. ond power Of numbers IN Their
fret movement, oiiordlng promise that ,ba,
patriotic state is about TO resume her propt
position IN the great constitutional party { E
The UElon, preparatory to the annual state
election which returns on the FIRST Monday
N April. a convention en- masss of ih0
Wing young men Of the state, WIS held on
Thursday Of las, week, u, Hartford, winch s
represented TO have bccn the largest meeting
ever held IN Connecticut. No computation
that wo hsvo seen places the number q, less
'h1r ,rn thousand ~ T. reu
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29
EsSTONAL

Il morials and petitions on yarions subjects were
presented. Mr.. Phelps, ofvrJrnon,, confused
| his speech on the Tariff question.
\ In the HousK, after tho presentation Of ssv
era petitions Of local nature,
\ Mr.. Burke, ofN. II. .prcsenied a memorial
n from the Dorriis members Of the Legislature
tof Rhode Island, and moved its reErsnc- to 9
Select Committee OF hvc, and demanded the
lIprsrious question on his motion. THE ms
MORN, will be found at length 10 ano.her
colnmn.l
L Mr.. CpAssroK Of r. l., appealed to the sous
|tesy of the gentleman from New Hampshire 10
permit him TO make n single remark, in doing
| which ho should not occupy NOR. than half q
mnuie-and nskrd him to Withhold his do
maud for the previous question.
\ Mr.. Burk-'s New Hampshire ideas Of isgis.
laiivo courtesy would not permit him to grant
III. request Of tho gentleman.
\ Mr.. Thompson Of Miss, inquired ifit CON
tested the right to seats Of The members from
| Rhode Island.
Il Mr.. }urkr--Only incidentally.
Mr.. Barnard called for the reading Of the
memorial.
Il Mr.. Weller objected.
II Tie Speaker decided that il having been
II read once il could not b. demanded again,
unless 10y call for its reading by ths House.
/ Mr.. Barnard supposed that overy member
had a r.ght TO call for the reading al any paper
| on which he was called 10 vote.
L 1t was moved to lay the memorial on the
table; on which the yeas and nays wero or.
der-d resulting in yeas 25, nays IA. So il
| was not hid on the table.
Il The question then reverted back 10 thu
origlnaI notion Shall the main question he
| uow put on which the yeas mud nays had
been ordered nj the cali of Mr.. Cran-ion.--
| Yens 1903, nays 90 The main question being
ordered, was put aud carried. So the memo.
! rial was referred to select committee Of FIVE,
! and the same ordered to be printed. Thus
! much for The progress of the DOrr ynr.
Il Numerous other petitions Of public and
private chararirr were presented.
/ In SENATE, Tuesday, Fob. 90, the consdora.
,i"n Of petitions and reports from committees
occupied most of the time. The Oregon
| question was called up and postponed op. day.
/ The ilousE did not SIT to-day, having ad-
journed over to afford The mambsrs nm oppor.
tuni,y to visit the u. 5. Sleam fr,gute Prince.
ton.
| In SEsArr, Wednesday, Feb 81, Mr. Bates,
OF Mass, made sound speech on the subject
OF Mr. McDuhe's revenue biIl,rrpor,cd back to
the Senate from the Finance Committee. Tho
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29
HERALD OF THE TIMES.

hands has been rescued from a hopeless
ignorance, who, IN their turn, we trust
will dtfuse the seeds Of bencvolence +,
which shall spring up again in other bo-
SONS sure to be multiplied in the sane
way forever.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29

The !ast SNOW, NJ least Tor the present wtNrtB GIl
on Tuesday night-lhc ground b. covered several in
ches, aud The seighing :. quite soobut u cannot Tvs,
long Spring will bc here soon aud ".roner the bet
ier' we ctn almost besr the shycring poor mud de.
'nie s"', who have had hard struggle get through
this severe season Well, ~essy too, Tor In truth
ws much prefer the pusic ~ birds, ard the opening
~" .is 90 fs-I.i, t,r.i, snl -'p'is, ~ s.ip',,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-02-29

VrRy GooD.-Thc ST. Louis Organ, in
noticing Professor Gpuraud's new system Of
mremonics asks whether II will tesch pat.
TONS of ncusrspyt lo 1aism5,r Hs P,i7i,