davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27

king power, nor could it be without
encroaehing upon the constitutional
prerogatiyes Of Congress. He further
maintained that Congress hadthe right
to acquire Texas through the power
which it had to make contracts, and
which had been so frequently exercised
upon othersubjccts with foreign States.
He also alluded to admission ofRhode
Island and North Carolina into the u
MON as precedent for the admission
of Texas arguing that those States, lat
the time, were as positively foreign,
sovereign, and independent OF the fed.
eral Union, as the State of Texas now
is. After he had concluded, Mr.. Sim
mons obtained the floor, and addressed
the Senate for a short time, withou:
concluding, in an effort, by recur-
renee to the early history Of Rhode Is
land, to prove thut she was not as for
eign to the federal Union at the time of
her admission into it, as the State Of
Texas now is; forgetting that, if Rhode
Island had not entered the Union then
she would stand towards these States
in the Union as Texas now does. The
subject was passed over informally till
tomorrow. A message was received
from the President; vetoing the bill for
putting stop to the construction of
revenue steam cutters, on the ground
that contracts had been entered into for
the construction Of two; and if the bill
was permitted to become law, it
would be violation of existing con-
tracts. The Senate sits tomorrow at
II o'clock-the wbig senators to-day
having reconsidered the resolution
passed yesterday to meet daily at 10
o'clock.
In the House, the civil and diplomat
ic appropriation bill was taken up at
an early hour in Committee Of the
Whole, and occupied the attention of
the House forthe whole day. Among
the amendments offered was one by
Mr.. Pratt, appropriating $4,000 for
the commencement of a new Public
Building and Grounds. A message
was received from the President of the
United States, by Mr.. John Tyler, jr.,
his secretary, enclosing dispatches late
ly received from the Hon. Henry A.
Wise, American minister at Brazil,
communicating some very important
information relative to the great and a.
farming increase of the slave trade on
the coast of Brazil, carried on, as there
was too much reason to apprehend, by
American citizens and British subjects.
The message was read and laid on the
table, and ordered to be printed. Sey-
eral communications from the execu-
tive departments were laid before the
House, and disposed of.-Globs Of
FEB. 30.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27
IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.

Reader, if you have horse about
you that refuses to pull in harness, just
take cat and tie it on the horses back
then get in your vehicle, and begin to
whip the cat; this will set the cat to
scratching and biting the horse, and re-
ly on it, that if you are not very care
ful, the horse will run away with you
and the cat both together. So says
the Boston Times. Try tiff you
wish to test it.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27

Temperance Divorced BY refer
ence to our Legislative proceedings pub
lished to-day, it will be seen that VIM.
Bartlan has been divorced from his
wife Temperance. We are not inform
ed of the nature of the complaint urg-
ed against Mrs. Temperance but we
fear her husband has been guilty Of
M-temperance in some way or other.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27

We could not wish stronger proof OF
that fact than the evidence before US at
tords-viz that he refuses to dwell
any longer in harmony with Temper
aace. What pity
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27

@Fine weather, reader-eha
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27

gG We are authorised to announce Captain
A. F. GRAYSON as a candidate to repre-
sent the county of Page in the next General
Assembly of Virginia. a9H1
TExAs-Me Prospeet.-From the
present state of the question of Annex
alton, in the U. S. Senate-the disa-
greement between the advocates of
plan which passed the House and the
bill proposed by Mr.. Benton-(both Of
which have been ublished)-many of
the warm advocates of immediate ac-
ton by Congress, express their appre-
tensions that the golden moment for
acquiring Texas will pass by, unless
compromise between the friends of the
two plans referred to speedily takes
place; for it must be recoIlected that
the present session of Congress, by
constitutional provision, expires on the
18th of March and consequently, a few
days only remain for the discussion of
the subject. Should the short time left
the Senate, be squandered in useless
discussion, (for it is certain that no
new converts can now be made we
cannot see any way left to the friends
of Annexation, but to call an extra ses-
sion Immediately upon the installation
of the new administration into power.
By this means, this great object may
be accomplished, if necessary.
There are others, again, who are of
the opinion that Mr.. Benton will con-
sent that his bill may be offered as an
amendment to the joint resolution of
the House, thus uniting the friends Of
both plans, and securing its passage,
at the present session, by triumphant
majority. We shall know the fate of
the bill in another week.
French Polishing Blacking.-Our
good friend C. c. MAURER, of this
county, manufactures and sells a most
excellent artitle for backing boots and
shoes, and other leather. 1t is liquid,
can be easily applied with a sponge or
other soft substance, and leaves a fine
polish when properly applied, and is
insured to be waterproof. The vender
will insure it not to injure leather
We have used it, and recommend a
trial of it to the public.
Divorces. the present session OF
the Virginia Legislature, more divorces
have been granted than at any previous
session in our recollection. We are
sorry to seeit, as it will in all probable |
ity increase the number of applicants
annually for divorces. The most tri-
vial misunderstanding between hus-
bands and wives, and especially where
the "green-eyed monster, jealousy"
exists, will bemagrifed into mountains,
and deemed of sufficient importance to
justify them in petitioning the legisia-
ture for a divorce.
Temperance Divorced BY refer
ence to our Legislative proceedings pub
lished to-day, it will be seen that VIM.
Bartlan has been divorced from his
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27

N- We are authorised to announce Captain
A. +. GRAYSON as a candidate to repre-
sent the county of Page in the next General
Assembly of Virginia. l9Nl
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27

/ amusement for the Koung.-A kit
ten should always be kept where there
are children; when they are tired Of
pulling its tail, they can put it into their
fathers boots. - Punch.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-27
@ge 5entiueg +:
wooDsTOCK:
FEBRUARY 27. 1s45.

Ve are dut1IUIlSeu % ANNOUNCE lion. W NJ.
TAYLOR, as a candidate for reelection to
represent the District composed of the counties
of Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shen-
andoah, Pendleton, and Hardy, in the next
Congress of the United States.
o. We are authorised to announce Colonel
DANIEL STICKLEY as candidate to re-
present the county of Shenandoah in the next
General Assembly of Virginia.
o. We are authorised to announce
ROBERT M. DENISON, Esq, as candi-
date to represent the county Of Shenandoah
in the next General Assembly of Virginia.
&C. We are authorised to announce Doctor
HENRY S. WuNDER as candidate to
represent the county of Shenandoah in the
next General Assembly of Virginia.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05
GENERAL JACKSON.

/ =
The following incident occurred ON a visit O
mlne 70 Washington city in 1884. Its truth may
be relied on: - =, gzi. l-aS74 -
"A widow lady, in rather straitened circumstan
ces. had been keeping boarding house for some
years IN that city, and during the general pros
trahon ofactive business, growing out of the cur
rency arrangements of that date, had cot in ar
rears, and to pay some of her most urgent debts,
sent such Of her furniture as she could possibly
spare, to auction The purchaser was a clerk ia
one OF, the Government offices; one of those pub-
lie loafers of which there has always been too ma.
ny at Washington aud elsewhere who run in
debtas far as they can obtain credit, and without
ever intending to pay. The lady called on the
alctioneer, respectable man named Mauro. |
believe. He called on the official, who proposed
to pay as soon as his months salary was due.
The month rolled round, and June succeeded
March, and September June, without pavnientbe.
ing made, to the great distress of the widow and
uneasiness to the auctioneer And after further
application, the oce-holder refused absolutely 10
do anything, alleging it out of his power to pay.
The sum was too large for the auctioneer to spare
out of his own pocket, or he would have paid il
himself SO deeply did he feel for the poor credi-
tor. In this perplexity, he concluded TO Gallup.
on the President and state the case, hoping he
would suggest some relief He waited, therefore,
on General Jackson with his narrative 2s
The old mans eyes flashed fire. " Have you
MIR. p IS note2" he inquired. "No," was
the T. ply, "Call on him, then, and without
speaking Of the purpose for which you want it,
get his negotiable note and bring it here"
The auctioneer accordingly asked P; for
his note. "What do you want with the note ?
don't know any body who would take il" remark
ed the debtor, adding, however, as he sat down to
write, "there it is" Mauro promptly returned
to the President, handing him the note, who, with
out saying word, sat down and wrote on the
back of the paper Andrew Jackson" Now,
sir" said the General, "show Mr.. P the en-
dorsement and if he don't pay you, let me know
it. The FIST man Mauro met as he entered
Gadsbys Hotel was p '"Ah in said he.
" have you passed the note 2"a g Not vet" said
the other, but expect to, for have got first
rate endorser to it." Nonsense" said p
4" who is it ?" The endorsement was shown.
He turned pale, begged the auctoneer to wait a
few minutes, went out, and in short space of
time returned with the money, which was paid
over 10 the widow that day, to the qualification of
all parties P kept quiet on the subject for
years. but finally on remark being made in
his presence, that General Jackson did not en-.
dorse for any body whatever, remarked he knew
better, for the General had endorsed once for him,
and produced as evidence the note, to the surprise
of all who knew not the circumstances of the case
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05
Communicated for the Baltimore patriotl

have always been a great admirer of the wri-
tings Of the late patriarch Thomas Jefferson. i
well recollect when youth, was cautioned not
to read any Of his writings, for he was an InfdeI
Iflhe following sentiments constitute the inideIty,
then am free to say am Infide 6Nfay
ask the favor of your inserting them ad w. J..
In the fourth volume of the memoirs Of Thos.
Jefferson, page 4l3, the following letter to Thos
Jefferson Smith will be found: -. ~-.-...
... MONTICELLO, February 81, 1925.
This letter will to you be as one from the dead
The writer will be in the grave before you can
weigh its counsels Your afectionate and excel
lent father has requested that would address to
you something on the course of life you have to
run and l. too, as name-sake, feel an interest
in that course. Adore God Reverence and
cherish your parents. Love your neighbors as
yourself, and your country more than yourself
Be just Be true. Murmur not at the ways of
Providence. So shall the life into which you
have entered be the portal to one of eternal and
neffable bliss And if to the dead it is permitted
to care for the things of this world, every action
Of your life will be under my regard Farewell.
TIL. JEFFERSON
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05
JNO. H. WHEELER.

Scraps of Curious Information. The phrase,
"ye0r of our Lord" is said to have been first u.s.
ed by Charles the Ill, Emperor of Germany,
A. d. 879, while designating the date of some
particular transaction.
The plural style Of speaking (swe'') among
kings, was begun by King John of England. A.
D. lll9. Before that time sovereigns used the
singular persons in their edicts. The German
and the French sovereigns followed the example
of King John in 1900. When Editors began to
say "a0e" we do not know. 0"3"
A writer upon salad says it was not until the
latter end of the reign of Henry 9Th: about l547,
that any salads, carrots cabbages, or other edible
roots were produced in England. Before that
they were obtained from France or Holland. :
There was famous poison known in Italy dur
ing the 17th century, by the name of'tWater Tofa-
ma, wives poison" 1t was prepared by woman
named Tofana who sold it in small fiat vials.
She is said to have carried on the traffic for a
long series of years. and when arrested confessed
the poisoning of six hundred people. =: ,.i...
The preparation was chiefly used by married
women who were tired of their husbands. 1t was
as clear as water and FIVE or six drops were fatal,
but not suddenly, thus avoiding suspicion.
The month of September, which is now the
9th month, was formerly the 9TH, when the year
began in March and hence received its name
from the Latin Septlmsus. 1t has had various
names at various periods. 1t was called Tiberius
by the Roman Senate, until the emperor objected
to the appellation. Domi,ian gave it the name of
Germanicus. Under Antonius Plus it was call.
ed Antonius. Commadus. gave it his sirname
Hercules; and the emperor Tactius called it Tao
titus.
The common instruments for measuring time
among the ancients, were hour glasses, sun dals,
and vessel of water with hole in its bottom.
King Alfred's time-keeper consisted Of six wax
tapers inclosed in lantern Of horn SO thin as to
be transparent. t......... -........ ,.. =.
The Roman soldiers were accustomed to pro.
vide themselves with vinegar in their marches, to
be used as drink 1t is conjectured that the
vinegar which was offered to our Saviour was that
which the soldiers used for their own drinking
If so, it would seem TO have been presented with
kind intentions. The Bible represents Boaz as
providing vinegar for. bis reapers, into which
they might dip their bread Before hops were
known, wormwood and other bitter herbs were
used for the same purposes. nj They were employ
ed so late as 1892. ...,s
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05

= SONG OF THE soRDID SWEETHEART.


ID % / loved thee for thy, money,dsiU ion ab 3v 2
For wealth. they said, was thine;
80 But, finding thou hast none, va ii'3',s 'S's
sas IiThy heart and hand resign. w igla2 sf 5uc
>, Think not, I wish to pain thee,
'a' Deem not use you i'll /: 20 tb.''i Et-47't@
o ~ Hike theei;7bHt maintainthee, yiJis7W -imsc
neither can nor will
thought thee quite a treasure- H., I
A''''ti bona Jfde sum, kt.'tN ~ it'~ al
ad And dreamptof joy and pleasure, p ism 7 & e.
That never were to come. --.-
~ The house-the hounds-the horses I'' ..,'S
af,ytq Thy fortune would allow 81 q 8 n
The wlnes-the dozen courses
NNp THAT dream is over now a-..@ 800 '-i'
Not for thy charms wooed thee, l>". ''5'
Though thou vast passing fair;
Not for thy mind Isued thee,7 10Y
Though stored with talents rare:
lse5 Thine income twas that caught me ;)yGd n
- For that / held thee dear ) q :; =; ;or.,i.t.I
/ trusted thou'dst have brought me
oi iea FiEeithousandp pounds yearo d2Ia" ~ .5ei}
ri That hope, alas! isblighted, hEa faoraesuFzs
- , Thereon will not dwell: f;;I1 ..,....2 al
should have been delighted
gi9! To we'd thee-=bht farewell !iyt( .g'ltec5 u
~ My feelings let me smothers ;. D. 5.,-.-. q. Ii
Hard though the struggle be, E
al And try and 6nd another s,i,,a 9idaiabigcaa
Rich as fancied thee. .r-s "a, 81
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05
DEVON AND DURHAM CATTLE
.5l le1eG* FOR SALE aS
Being ovef-stocked with Cattle,
now offer for sale. at reduced .nrices5

jEssazzxsus Il Being ovef-stocked with Cattle,
SYMRE&N now offer for sale, at reduced prices,
lM-X1N ten fifteen North Devon COWS and
EkSsSzsSs<<Ss9 HEHERS of the most approved breed,
in calf by half Devon and half Short Horned Dufhafn
Bull of the best milk breed whose ancestors have
the first premiums for milk, beauty and size - a.
Also, four half North Devon and half Short Horned
Durham BULLS eighteen months old, very fine. The
Devon and Short Horned Durham said to be
the best breed Of cattle in England, have been i'm
proving my Stock Of Cattle for I6 years, and think
now have in the Devon and Durham the best Stock of
Cattle for the practical farmer in the United States
The great grand dam of the above Bulls is the aEamed
DoiTV Maid now owned by James Gowen, Esq of
Philadelphia and him $3.50. She gave SO Lac quarts
of Milk per day. for weeks and over II pounds of But
ter per week grand dam was Of blood equally as
good, and has taken the first premiums for improved
Short Horned Durhams. have certificates my pos
session to prove the above facts. They who wish to
buy will do well apply now is the best time
to remove Cattle
My price Tor the above Bulls is $40 each for the
Cows and Heifers $25 each. SETH JONES"
Pomona, 10 miles N. E.of Raleigh. nI
Oct 18th 1886 57l-4t
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05
Notice.


"TILL be sold at the Court House door, in the town
w of Kinston, on Monday the 1st day of December
next the following Tracts parcel of Lands and Town
Lots much thereof will pay the taxes due there
on for the year 1874, and costs of advertising.
l Tract of so acres lying on North side of Trent
river adjoining the lands of Joseph Kincey and
unlisted. '"1' ''lO . DsiO"S 'oHH o0Hn Is
l do lying on North side of Trent river adjoining
the lands formerly belonging to Isaac Brown @
and Joseph Kincey, said to belong to Nathaniel
Williams, supposed 10 be 100 acres unlisted. 80
l do of lOS acres formerly belonging to BIanY
Moseley adjoining the lands of Isaac Winrate
Manoah Patrick, c. H. Dudley and Others un
listed, 49s@aa s@ s'ls.- s.s5 : . 9 go
do of 122 acres lying in Kinston District be- "a
belonging to VIM. Hutchens, unlisted, :. II 46
1 do of IS acres lying in Daughetys bridge Dis
trict, belonging to the heirs Of Green, formerly
given in by Hardy Watson, unlisted, 45
l Town Lot in towno of Kinston, No. 9, belonging
to Elizabeth Anderson, unlisted, = rs
do No "a, belonging to Simon and VIM. Hutch
ems, unlisted, = 20 s2sa ja 80
do Nos. 1sO, ls1, 1872, belonging to William B. I "a
Murchre's heirs, unlisted, I21
do Nos. l33, lS4, 135, 1856, 1873, 139, 140, be.
longing to VIM. Croom's heirs, unlisted, 1 O5
RICH'D W. KING, Sheriff
Oct. Path, 1845. (Pr. adv $5 O0.) 5TS-5t.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05
EREsH ARRYV AIS.

-
WNHE subscribers have Just received large and ex-
Il cellent assortment of NEW GOODS, of various
styles and qualities consisting in part as follows
For GentIemen's Wear,
Cloths Cassimeres and Vestings of every shade and
quality, - -".aailEiE s.t4.2.@ 2. J" '.'' .c
Satinetts plain, striped and plaid, r r,t..Eg-- t
Kentucky Jeans ofVarous colOrs,
Hats Boots and Shoes of all qualities and prices, BIZ
LaLlbswool, merine, Silk, and Buckskin Shirts and
Stocks shirt collars, scars, bosoms and cravats,
Lambswool, Angola, worsted and cotton half-hose,
Cloves, hoskin, silk, woolen, and cotton,
Together with every thing suitable for
For Ladies'. a.'
Black rep Silks, four-fourth, very superior, ar
Do do, three-fourth, do. ... q.
Black figured and colored Silks,
Oil silks, do SEQ e..-..... ts-.. 20 aua-.e- - .u.
Wide Black silks, for aprons. ,.- .. ...s nav,
FoularJi silks, of various colors,
Rich brocade figured Velvet, 81 ..l. Fgr g..t.
Cashmeres, Mouslin de LANES, Alapaccas, Tesanes,
CusaHs, of every variety. quality and price,
Rich brocade Worsted, ehangeable colors'
Black Bombazine,
Swiss Book, Tarlton, Medium, and Jaconet nhusnS ano
Cambrcs, ..-. - t-.-.-.
Satin striped Essler Robes, e.. ....
Great variety of figured and plain wide Laces,
Great variety of Isle, CamDric. and Swiss Edgng,
Great variety Linen and Cotton Bobinett, t.-..
Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, 80
Kid, Silk, and Worsted Cloves and Mits, ..- - o.
Gimps, fiat and round, of various qualities, p.
Frnges of variety of shades for trimming Dresses, "
Grdles assorted colors, t-.
let and Lace Caps,
Fancy Cravats, Dress Handkershiefs, and Scarfs,
Corded skirts, Grass ditto, - <..
Great variety of Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs,
American, English, and French prints-great variety
Ditto Oil Prints, DIR. ~. .H
Manchester and Ursten Ginghams,
Silk, Cashmere Lambswool, worsted and Cotton Hose
General assortment of Ladies Shoes. -.-r r--. .-
Domestic Goods, Flannels. &C.
Red and White Flannels
Domestic Flannels Ditto, ~ -.
Bed-ticking, and apron Checks-good qualities, i
Brown and bleached Sheetings and Shirtings,
Kerseys. good assortment, jag
CaTpetings, Woollen and Cotton, .- 5.E ..t.
Brown Linens and colored Cambrics,
Umbrellas and Parasols '. ..--
Indeed the subscribers have hand rich, useful and
complete assortment of GOODS, which they offer for
sale at Oc rates for cash. short credit to pnnctu
al Dealers In addition to this lot of Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods, they have Groceries, to wit Loaf Brown,
and Crushed Sugars, Teas Coffee, Powder, Shot, &C.,
which will be disposed of on accommodating terms.
They confidently recommend their Stock to ber.
al and discriminating Public and hope those in want of
Goods will call at their Store before purchasing else
where. Do not forget RUSSELL s. Cooke, No. 29, one
door above Richard Smith.
".'l --.-.1 RUSSELL & COOKE.
Raleigh October H. Is45 - . 57l-tf.
o. Register and Star copy. -.. "a .-.. .s. .. .-.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-11-05
81 ."oa@1 as.I'.'5Fe From the Lincoln courier
ELLANcowAN, BEArrrEss' FoRD, N. C., I,

ELLANGowAN, BEATTIEs' FORD, n. c., \
1la ~ 2s 2h,4 ISL September 8, 1845. 81
Mr. Eccles: wish through the columns Of
your paper to make known to my fellow-citizens
the utility of Martins Improved Bee House.
Doubtful of the alleged usefulness of this inven-
tion, owned right some IL months ago. But
last winter when absent my wife also.purchascd
right to build one and contracted to have it built
paid for the building ten dollars, the right cost
FIVE. On the first of June drove five swarms of
my bees into the Hive; and they filled l8 cells
out of the 81 in the Hive. 1 drew off two of
them last night, and on accurate weighing they
gave So lbs each of the most beautiful and white
Honey / ever saw. shall on Tomorrow take
two or three more, leaving the balance for the
winter food of the bees. Had the bees been put
in the hives in the Spring, by the first of August
could have taken every cell or hive, and from
that time to frost the bees could have supplied their
winter food. Each cell yielding 50 lbs. will give
for the whole hive more than 900 of honey
year. This may seem incredible, but it is capa-
bic of veri6cation by any one who will try it:
and can be sworn to by some of my neighbors
who witnessed my taking the honey last night.
The advantages of this hive are chiefly that it
prevents the ravagcs Of the miller, whose worm
is the most deadly enemy that bees have, and has
in this neighborhood destroyed whole hives and
the practice of killing the bees when their honey
is taken is entirely done away with. To me it
always seemed a most ungracious return to the
industrious little insects that after they have work
ed necessarily and provided US with the rich fruits
of their industry that we cruelty rob them, and
in doing so, numerically destroy them. BY use
of this hive, the practice is unnecessary, and by
using it am confident that our citizens, even in
this time of scarcity and drought, provided they
have good cows, can realize the scripturnl prom
Use of ga land flowing with Milk and Honey"
Yours, &c.
JNO. H. WHEELER.