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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
A FAIR BET FAIRLY WON.

Said Bill to Richard, the other day
-'Did you ever see how rough-hided
/ amp"
"Inever did, orepliedD ick-stough-
er than common folkses:a"
81 reckon It's, a few-why I'll bet
you drinks, Dick, that you may take
cow-hide and lay it upon my bare
skin as hard and as long as you like,
and i won't even finch"
"Done = I'll take that bet. IF |
don't make you squirm like a half
skinned eel, the first cut, Pm sadly
mistaken
"You take the bet them
81 do.o
"Well, wait till | go up stairs and
bring down my bearskin, and''-
90, no! your bear-skin' No, no
| mean" p
81 don't care what you meant-it's
fair bet fairly won. My bare skin
is my bear-skin, and it amt nothing
else"
"I'll give in, said Richard, looking
foolish and fabbergasted-"let's adj
.journ to the Pewter Mug, and say no
more about it,
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
MATTHEW Z. MILLER,
(Success0r to Robert I. BickneH)
Exchange Broker.

No. s south Third street, Philadelphia.
BANK NOTES Notes on all solvent
Banks in the United States discounted at the
lowest rates.
DRIFTS, NOTES IND BILLS collec-
ted on the most favourable terms.
EXCHANGE Bills of Exchange and
Bank Checks on most of the principal cities
of the Union, bought and sold at the best
rates.
Exchange on ENGLAND and IRELAND,
in large or small sums, constantly for sale
BICKNELL'S REPORTER. COUN-
I'ERFEIT DETECIOR, AND PRICES
CURRENT, is issued from this office every
Tuesday. 1t is devoted chiefly to the cond,
ton of tae Currency, the Markets, Banking
Institutions, Counterfeit Notes, &c. Terms
So per annum, payable in advance.
BICKNELL'S COUNTERFEIT DE-
IECTOR md BANK NOTE LIST is
published semi monthly at 81 so per annum ;
monthly 81 per annum, payable in advance.
This work is printed in pamphlet form, of 50
pages Single copies 10 . cents
G Office open from 8, A. NJ. to 6. p NJ.
Exchange hours, from 9, A. NJ to 5, p Nj.
October 81, 1874. Pm
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MACKEREL.

Mackerel are caught with line and
hook; writer in the North American
Review, in No. 100 page 10, says:
owe have heard more than one fish
erman say that he had caught sixty
mackerel in minute! Certain it is,
that some active young men will haul
in and jerk offa fish and throw out the
line for another with single motion,
and repeat the act in so rapid success
sion that their arms seem to be contin-
ually on a swing.
Mackerel are likewise caught off
Nova Scotia with the seine net, and
eight hundred barrels have been caught
by one seine at single haul.
The Newfoundland fishery was COM
menced in 1904, by vessels from Bis
cay, Bretagne, and Normondy, in
France. It's increase was rapid. In
1917 it employed SO vessels of differ
ent European nations; in 1857 the
number was $50. Bandcroft says
that in 1878 "four hundred vessels
came annually from Portugal, Spain,
France and England" In 1903 there
were 200 vessels engaged in it, and in
Guiding the shoresmen or curers, TO-
900 men.
In connection with this object, the
herring fishery, though not exclusively
an American fishery, furnishes the fol-
lowing statements:
cit is said by writer's of authority
that in 1900 the Dutch employed 900
vessels in the herring fishery; that the
number in 1920 was 800, and that
in 1920 it was 1000. These estimates
are regarded, however, as extravagant.
But what shall be said of that Of Sir
Walter Raleigh, who fixed the annual
value of the fishery at ten millions ster-
ling? or De Witt, who said that every
fifth person earned his subsistence by
it? Yet such statements were beliey-
ed at the time they were made, and
their correctnessi contended for now.o
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

DocToR JANIS ExPECToRANT IS the only
remedy that can arrest with certainty the va
rous pulmonary affections under which thou>
sands sink into the gave.
No one ever used this Expectorant, as d.
rected, without finding relief. 1t must, foM
its composition, cure .9sthmo, Bronchitis, In
hamation Of the Lungs and Throat, Conghs,
Colds, Hopping Cough, Group Consumption,
&c. 1t does all it promises, and when you
try it fairly, you will be compelled to say that
half its merits hal not been told you Pre-
pare only by DR.. D. Jayne, 90 South Third
street, Philadelphia, and 304 Broadway, n.
York-Dr. j. G. SchmiH, II oodstoch, cniy
Agent.
JAYNE's CARMINATIvE BALsAh, is 4 csaia;n,
safe and speedy cure for Dvsentery. Par
rhGa, Cholera Morbus, Summer ConN0nt,
Sick and Nervous Head lche, Cramps, Dvs-
pepsia, Sour Stomachs &c. &c. At this sea-
son of the year it is particularly necessary
that families and persons subject to these
complaints, should provide themselves with
it, to have it at hand whenever needed; it.
VIII not only be the means of frequently a
voiding severe and debltating attacks Of H.
ness, but has and will presel many vaua-
able lives. The universal opinion Of all who
have used it, is "1Hat no family should he
without ito
1t is one of the most efficient, pleasant and
safe compositions ever offered to the public
for the cure of the various diseases Of the
stomach and bowels and the only article wor-
thy OF the least confidence for Cholera Infan-
tum or Summer complaint; and in all the a.
bove diseases it really acts like a charm
The highest testimonials have been rece,v-
ed of the great variety, and number of inn
portant cures it has eifected-by persons, too,
of the first responsibility, who have too much
intelligence to be imposed upon themselves,
and too much honesty to lend the influence
of their names for the purpose of imposing
upon others. 1t is prepared only by DR..
Jayne, No 20 south Third St. Phladeip hia.
DR.. J. G. Schmih, Woodstock. only .4geni,
j. r.. Srayer g Co., Nc,c Market.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
DIR. THOMPSON'S
TTTER!NE TRVSy.

IT is the opinion of all the principal profess
Il sors of medicine i'll the United States. who
have given their testimony, that Dr. Ihomp.
sans Patent apparatus fur the cure Of Proiop-
sus and other discusses. - possesses superior ad-
vantages over any other apparatus of the kind
ever presented to the public. Their certi6-
Gates to that effect can be seen by calling on
the undersigned at his store in Woodstock.
These Trusses have been examined BY DIR.
Irwin, DR. MagrudeT, & DR.. Wunder, and they
concur with the above sentments-that it is
the most easy, safe, and certain remedy for
those diseases it processes TO cure, ever inven-
ed.-They can be had at my store. Those
who stand in need of am article of this kind,
would do well to make immediate application
JOHN G. SCHMITT
Woodstock, July 90, 1843-y
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
THE TOWER OF LONDON.

The tower of London was anciently
a royal palace, occasionally inhabited
by the variousssovereigns of England,
from the Norman conquest to the reign
of Queen Elizabeth. Fitz- Stephen
says it was originally built by Julius
Caesar; but there is no evidence of the
truth of this assertion, beyond the cir
cumstances that one of the towers of
called Caesars Tower, and that coins
of the emperors Honorius and Arcadius
were discovered on part of the site,
when digging for the foundations of the
new Ordnance-ofhce, in TIT.
1t is, however, certain that William
the Conqueror erected fortress where
the Tower now stands, to overawe the
inhabitants of London, on his first gain
ing possession of the city. About
twelve years after in 1918, the Conque-
ror erected large building, either on
the site of the first fortress or near it.
This building is that now called the
White Tower. 1902, William Rufus
laid the foundation Of castle on the
South side ofthe White Tower, between
it and the river, which was finished by
his successor, Henry l. Rufus also
surrounded this fortress with stone
wall. During the reign of Richard the
Lin 100, the Chancellor Longchamr
Bishop Of Ely, increased the fortifca-
tons, and surrounded the whole with
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
p O Il Z [ C A l..
THE WONDERLAND

AM from this darksome valley.
BY the damp chill fogs oppressed,
Could find path 10 sally,
Then should indeed be blestl
Pleasant hills are yonder lying,
Ever verdant, ever young,
Were plumed with wing for flying,
Soon I'd be those hills among.
Airs harmonious are ringing;
Sweetest notes of heavenly calm;
While the wanton gales are fiinging
Ger my senses odorous balm.
Golden freitage see |, glowing,
Through the dusky foliage, bright;
And the flowers that there are blowing
Dread no parching winters blight.
All! how beautious 'twere, arriving
There where shines eternal day;
And the breezes, how reviying
That upon those SUBMITS play.
But the roaring floods have bound me,
flerccly raging as they roll,
And the pillows heave around me,
Spreading terror Ger my soul.
To and fro bark seems playing,
But no steerslnan there to guide;
Forward. then without delaying;
Living bounds she Ger the tide.
Strain by faith with bold endeavor!
No support from Heaven demand!
But through wonders canst thou ever
Reach that glorious wonderland.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
KING HEROD'S FEAST.

The feast was decked in King Herod's hall,
And the lamps shone bright on the gilded wall !;
A hundred goblets are crowned with wine,
A hundred guests at the board recline
But where is the harp with its festive strain ?
Where the fairy dance of the virgin train?
Is the minstrel dumb, or the harp-string broke
Which of old the jovial song awoke?
Are the damsels sad that the dance has ceased,
And the guests sit mute at the royal feast.
King Hered looked on the princely throng,
But IN vain he listened for mirth or song,
And he cried, as he viewed their joyless men,
Is there ought but joy on my birthday seen
Hence, hence for the daughter of Philips race,
She shall cheer my guests with her sylph-like
grace.
There be many maids that are bright and fair,
But none can in beauty with her compares
And the man who is sad when her eyes look on,
Must be fit for the hermt's cave alone"
The princess came at the Kings command,
The farest maid in Judaa's land,
The wonted harpings run forth again,
And the princess danced to the gladstone strain,
So gaily she bounds, and so light her tread,
Like fleeing spirit the sadness fled,
The clouds fell fast from each lordly brow,
And the saddest once, are the gayest now:
He Were sad, indeed, who could shed tear
While so fair maiden was tripping near.
King Herod looked on the princely throng,
Now all was laughter, and JOY, and song,-
And "What," he cried, shall thy guerdon be,
Ask it, fair maid, and give it to thee,-
Be it wealth, or power, be it half my throne,
swear by the heav'ns to grant the BOOM
g Let the Baptist's head in charger bleed"
Said the maid, "and | ask no other need;
This bloody gift would my mother have,
This from thy kingly word Gravel"
There is cloud on the monarch's brow,
And his lordly guests are pet sadder now;
There are looks Of fear round the festive board,
AS they meet the eye of their angry lord,
He hath sworn with an oath he dares not break,
He hath breathed vow he may not forsake;
And shall they who taste of his royal cheer,
Say their monarcn's cheek is blanched with
fear?-
He hath given the sign to tide headman grim,
But mirth and JOY are no more for him!
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
AARON z. JAMES,
Patent Bee-ITouS0

TESHE subscriber would respectfully inform
Il the public that he. deaf and dumb
man, has invented new and useful improve,
ment in the BEE-HOUSE, for which he has
obtained letters patent of the u S. Govern.
ment at Washington. Competent judges pro-
nounce this Improvement to be highly useful,
and well calculated to retain bees, and.ther
by secure that most delicious product of their
labor, HoNEr. He will shortly visit the citi-
zens of the Valley with model of his mpro.
we'd House. for the purpose of selling to those
who may be desirouse of securing it, the
right for constructing which will be sold on
good terms. A.E. JAMES.
staunton, Va, Aug. %, 1S44.-6m'5
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

deep ditch nthe outside. In l24o,
Henry III. added stone gate and
bulwark, with other buildings, to the
west entrance: He repaired and viii
tened the large square tower built oy
the Conqueror, on which occasion ii
probably first took the name OF the
White Tower; and in the subsequent
part of his life he greatly augmented
the Notifications, and extended ana
deepened the great ditch, or moat.
Government have recently determln-
ed to fill up the moat and entirely 90
away with the useless and expensive
formalities, which the present age are
entirely superfuous.
The extent of the Tower, within the
walls, is twelve acres and five roods.-
The exterior circuit Of the ditch sur
rounding it is 3156 feet.
On the river side is a broad and hand
some wharf, or gravelled terrace, sep
| Grated by the ditch from the fortress,
and mounted with sixty pieces OF ord
nance, witch are fred an the royal birth
days, or in celebration of any remarka-
BILE event. From the wharf into the
Tower is an entrance by drawbrldge.
Near it is a cut connecting the river
with ditch, having water gate, call
ed Traitors Gate; state prisoners hay
ing been formally conveyed by this
passage from the Tower to Westmln-
ster for trial. Over Traitors Gate is
building containidg the water-works
that supply the interior with water, land
near it is the Bloody Tower, which, in
Henry the Fights reign, was called
the Garden Tower; it did not receive
the formerappellation till the time of
Queen Elizabeth. Whatever sanguln-
airy deed might have led to its obtain,
ing that epithet, there, there is no real
| cause for supposing that the Inflated
Edward V. and his brother were smoth-
cred in this tower, nor, indeed, that
they were ever confined in it.
Within the walls of this fortress are
several streets. The principal buildings
which itcontains are the White Tower,
the ancient Chapel, the Ordnance-of-
fee, the Record Office, the Jewel-ofiice,
the Horse Armory, the grand Store
house, and the Small Armory; besides
the houses belonging to the Consta-
bles and to other officers, the barracks
for the garrison, and two suttling-hou-
ses, commonly used by the soldiers.
The FIRE which took place in 1871,
destroyed no part of the Tower proper
as represented in our engraving; the
! Armory a large building within the
walls of the Tower, but forming no
part of the ancient edihce, was entire
! ly consumed.
A fearful destruction of property, at
once curious and valuable, took place
in this department, beautiful piece of
workmanship was happily preserved.
1t consisted of the celebrated brass
gun taken from Malta by the French,
in 1898, and sent with eight banners
which hung over the same, to the French
Directory by General BuoEaparte, in
La Sensible; from which it was recap
tured by the Seahorse, Captain Foote.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
NEW GOODS.

~ MYERS has just received a supply of
40 Summer Goods from Baltimord, enbra-
cling latest style calicoes, muslins, bambazines,
and other articles for the ladies; handkerchiefs,
shawls, bobinets, ribbons, laces and edgngs,
hosiery, gloves, shoes, sc. &C., which will
be disposed Of upon accommodating terms. AS
heretofore, country produce will be taken in
exchange for goods at the market price. He
is thankful for the liberal patronage that has
been bestowed upon his establishment the past
season, and is determined to merit continuance
of it, by selling goods cheap.
July 25. 1874
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
DR.. DELAMATER's
NERVE E. BONE RHEUMATIC

LI.NIM E " T!
find Indian Vegetable Spec;fc-A warranted
Cure for rheumatism or no pay-ALso
DIR. L[BBYS VEGET4BLE
PILLS g. BIITERS,
For the cure of yellow and bilious fevers, fe-
yer and ague, dyspepsia, Group, sick headache,
&c-The
CHINESE HAIR ERPDIC.4TOR,
warranted to remove superfluous hair without
iniuring the skin. Sold by NJ Conn & Co,
Mount Jackson-Sibert g Dinges, Wood
stock-Heller g Brother, Maurertown and
Toms Brook, Shenandoah county-QFN None
genuine without the signature Of Comstock
and Tyler: April 1874 SAD
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
@otite

A PETITION will by presented to the
( "A General Assembly of Virginia. praying
that body to pass law authorizing the sale
OF part of the lands granted by patent TO the
Presbyterian and Lutheran denominations,
lying near Liberty Run, in this county, adj
joining Peter Helsly. Christian Delhnger and
others. being the same wherein Jacobs
Church is now erected. The proceeds to be
placed in permanent fund, and the interest
thereof to be applied toward keeping the
buildings in repair, and erecting new build
ings if fonnd necessary.
September 10, 1914.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
WHOLE Niger.

ooh, mother!-I jest seed man
with one half his face as black aS-as
-as-''
GAS what, Sammy"
"Black as all creation, mother
wasn't he an object"'
"Lord love you, little dear, you
don't say so!-he must be half negro. :"
"Go to thunder, old woman!-he
was achole rigger-t'other half was
Jest as black"
"Take that, you little sarpint!-My
gracious! how sassy children is!''
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28
"scARED TO DEATH AND TICKLED tt

"scARED TO DEATH AND TICKLED TU!
"Jemima! marin, what dye think
Sal told Ned Boobies last night, when
he was a sparkin' herr"
ssShnt up child--what are you talk
ing about"
ssNo, but l hean her, did. She
told Ned Boobies she kinder felt"
"Hush, you little rascal! Hush, or
I'll take your scalp ofn' and poor Sal
ly looked as red as boiled lobster.
ooh, git out, Sal. aoiU tell
She told Ned Boobies she kinder felt
scared to death and tickled tu!'
Ned Boobies got the mittern next
time he called.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

TAINTED. at this Office, immediately, some
Of that stuff, called by the vulgar CASH.,
Those who have not the precious can pay
US with notes on any solvent bank in the state
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

A swagging fellow betting at an e.
lection, constable got his eye on the
great man and recognized him as on
old offender, of whom he was in pur-
suit.
"Come, | bet $50 on Mr.. -
Who'll take me up?"
81 will" cried the constable, clap
ping his paw on, his shoulder.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

GAIT! SALT! The subscribers have
~ Just received so Sacks Ground Alum, and
Fine Salt. which they will sell at Sc rs for
G. Alum, and So IS for fine per sack, Cash
SIBERT & DINGES.
Oct. II, 1914.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

JUST RECEIrED, at No, Cheapside-
a. lot of Mourning Prints
A lot of light do
Black Grape
Black and White Nett
Brown and Bleached twilled Cotton
Also, lot of milk Crocks-all which will be
sold low by SIBERT & DINGES.
August 1,
TUsT RECEIVED, and for sale low. for
- cash, one barrel of Superior French Wine
Vinegar. j. G. SCHMITT.
April 10, 1874.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

JUST received, a supply of fine and coarse
~ Palm leaf hats-sold low by
April IS, 1874. J. G. sCHITT.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-11-28

With the honest confidence and familiarity
OF an old and tried friend. jealous of compel
itor. and satisfied ofts ability to stand CD {.
quail terms with any, and superior to most, pub
llshed or projected. the
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-01-26
surTU CAROLINA.

The Legislature Of this State adjourned
On the 19,h ull., after brief session Of
twenty days. Among the laws that were
passed lhir.y.nine in number, we do not b.
serve ary OF general interest. The series
Of resolutions which were introduced IN
the early part Of The session, declaring thnt
Texas was embraced 10 the territory Of
Louisiana as ceded to this country in 1909,
and that therefore she is now an integral
part Of he United States, were disposed of
BY bciog iGid on the table, together with
the following amendments which were pro-
posed thereto:
Res0lred, That. in the opinion Of tho Legs.
hlate Of this State il Is OF vital importance 10
lie interest Of the Southern States llat the inde.
peudenee Of Texas should be recognised BY Mex.
Ieo. and that Il is the duty Of the General Gov
cfumeni to take all proper steps 10 procure that
recognition.
Res9'rcd That the formation Of IA intimate
political eonncXion between the United States
snd Texas. go o. 50 prevent lac undue exercise Of
any foreign Influence dangerous TO The interests,
policy, aud institutions Of THIS county, would be
contamination dsvoutly &c be islled.'
Tic subioiucd resolution, however, re.
lll.ng 10 the same subject. aud which was
reported by the Committee Of Federal Re.
atons, ~as passed
Rsfo'red That. ia the opinion of tho Legs.
iilw Of South Carolina, sound policy. tho vital
interests If the people OF the unllod States, and
their iaa rights, rsqa.Fe that steps should 10
promptly taken by tho Government Of the United
States iey tie annexation Of Texas 70 The Union
The Committee on FcdeFgl III, Rs rrc;soIu.
NJ, I. monument Of the times OF Nul''iI'
c,,iop. Tie committee, by this name
GAS sr., erected, We believe, as BODY
cbnrped solely with the high polite"
question which the Sale was then making
and with its foreign policy N general loI
ttderul was then nearly synonymous w''l
-fy,ags
a. present, from this too restricted
meaning, which refused to look upon m
Union a. part and parcel with itself, tn
State has gone to the opposite extreme
and includes a foreign land ~ Federal hc
lalions.
To be more serious, however, we tee
DISPOSED to ask Of South Carolina nal 81
wants with Texas Docs she wish TO
drained of lour.ftths Of her runaway pop'
lalion7 Docs her wealth overburden ner
Arc not the people already emlgra''ng ~
enonchl Has she plethora OF prosperity
Nat. IAiel.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-01-26
ON DTS.

We have very decided rumors from
Washington that an important letter mas
bccn received from Mr.. Calhoun, III which
he declares, in substance, that as between
Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Van Buren,, there should
be no hesitation in taking the former we
see this rumor alluded to in several papers
to the East. The Washington correspoh :.
dent of the Boston Atlas under date oil
January 5, says: :,
.,There is also very current rufnor ID
the CITY. that Mr.. Calhoun has written a
letter to Mr.. Rhett, of South Caroiua' ~
which he complains of the want OF nerve
Of his friends in the House-speaks IN
terms of great severity aud harshnoss OF
the course of Van Buren, and his trieh"s
towards him, and withdraws from the race
hut at the same time, he withholds ms M
A,once from Van Buren,, and stands PACK
in solitary grandeur. This rumor IS emit
lied 10 additional credit from the course
which the Calhoun papers are taxing III
Alabama and S. Carolina. "-Fdp COS