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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-10-09
NEGRO cANDoR.

Did you attend church to-day. lis /
charged you?' enquired an old planter
of one Of his slaves, as he returned TO
his dwelling:
'sartin, massa, was Cudjo's reply;
an what two mighty big stories dat
preacher did tell
Hush, Guido, you mustn't talk that
way-wha' stories are they''
Why he tell de people no man can
sarve two nassa--now, dis is de fuss
story, cause you see old Guido saryes
you, my ole massa, and also young
nassa John. Den the preacher says,
he will hub the one and hate de other'
while, de Lord knows, I hate you
5ofp
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-10-09
md in Ireland, imbedded in stone.

! and in Ireland, imbedded in stone.
| There is iron enough in the blood o
AZ men tomake fifty horse shoes, each
weighing half a pound.
A man IS taller in the morning
by half an inch than he is at night.
Waterls the only universal medicine;
by it all diseases may be alleviated and
cured.
Aboutsths age of SO, it is said, sthe
lean man becomes fatter, and the fat
man leaner.
The atoihs composing a man are
believed to be changed every for
Ity days, and the bones in a few
months.
Fossil remains ON the Ohio Drove
that it was once covered by the
sea.
When the sea is of a blue col
or, it is deep water; when green, shall
low.
A map of China, made one thou
sand years before Christ, is still in ex-
lstence.
The 18th of January, on an eve.
rage of years, is the coolest day in the
year.
In water sound passes at the rate of
8,5O8 feet per second. In air, 1924
feet per second.
In the Arctic regions, when the
thermometer is below zero, persons can
converse at more than mile distant
DR.. Jameson asserts that he heard ev-
cry word of a sermon, at the distance
of two miles.
A hand used for horses is four in
ches.'
Ezekiel's reed was Is feet, II 1-8
inches long.
A Sabbath days journey was about
two -thirds ofa mile.
There are $500 known species Of
! fishes
Perfectly white cats are deaf.
The bones of birds are hollow,
and filled with air instead of mar
row.
A single horse fly produces in one
season, 2o,o80, 800!
The flea jumps 200 times its own
length, equal to quarter of mile for
man. -
| The black ostrich stands 7 feet
high.
In the hannah body there are 24o
bones.
| Adrian was the FIRST emperor
who wore a long beard, and this
he did to cover the warts on his
face
! The parent who would train up a
child in the way he should go, must GO
in the way that he would train up the
child.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-10-09

and titles to land, which are declared
null and void by the constitution Of tht
republic Of Texas, are, and the same
shall remain forever, null and void.
No corporate body shall be created
endowed, or extended, with banking
or dlscounting privileges.
( No private corporation shall be Gre
ated, unless the bill creating it shall be
passed by two thirds of both houses
Of the Legislature; and two-thirds of the
Legislature shall have power to revoke
and repeal all private corporations, by
making compensation for the franchise.
And the State shall not be par: owner
of the stock or property belonging to
any corporation.
The Legislature shall prohibit, by law,
individuals from issuing bills, checks,
promissory notes, or other paper, to
circulate as money.
Most ample provisions are made for
education, but we have not room to
enter further upon the constitution to-
day.
The vote upon the adoption of the
constitution is to be vivaUoce. Should
it appear from the returns to have been
adopted, the President, on or before the
second Monday in November next, is
to issue his proclamation, directing
and requiring elections to be holden on
the third Monday in December next,
for the Office of governor, lieutenant
governor, and members Of the Senate
and House Of Representatives of the
State Legislature, in accordance with
the apportionment Of representation d.
rected by the constitution.
Upon receiving intelligence Of the
acceptance of the constitution by the
United States Congress, the President
is to convene the State Legislature, when
the votes for governor and lieutenant
governor, &c., are to be counted, ant.
the persons elected at once installed.
The legislature shall proceed as ear
ly as practicable to elect senators to
represent the State in the Senate of the
United States; and also provide for the
election OF representatives to the Con-
gress of the United States.
The President Of Texas, immediate-
ly after the Inauguration of the COVER
norris TO deliver to him all the records,
public money, documents, archives, land
public property of every description
whatsoever, under the control of the
executive branch of the government;
| and the governor shall dispose of the
same in such manner as the legisla-
ture may direct.
The first general election for COVER
nor, lieutenant governor, and members
ofthe Legislature, after the organization
of the government, shall take place on
the first Monday in November, 1847,
and shall be held biennially thereafter,
on the first Monday in November, until
otherwise provided by the Legislature;
and the governor and lieutenant Cover:
( nor elected in December next, shall
hold their Offices until the installation
in Office of the governor and lieutenant
governor to be elected in the year
l847.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-10-09
.~..AAe4--
GEORGE WASHINGTON LOVED HIS


GEORGE WASHINGTON LOVED HIS
MOTHER.
Immediately after the organization
of the present government, General
Washington repaired to Fledericks.
burg, to pay his humble duty to his
mother, preparatory to his depar-
ture to New York. An affecting
scene ensued. The son feelingly re-
marked the ravages which lingering
disease had made upon the aged frame
Of his parent, and thus addressed
her,
sThe people, mother, have been
pleased, with the most fattering una
nimity, to elect me to the chief magis-
tracy ofthe United States; but, before
| can assume the functions Of that
Office, ! have come to bid you an af-
feclionate farewell. So soon as the
public business which must necess-
arily be encountered in arranging
a. new government, can be dis
posed of, / shall hasten TO Virginia,
and
Here the matron interrupted him.
You will see me no more. My great
age, and the disease that IS fast APP
preaching my vitals, warn me that !
shall not be long in this world. trust
| am some what prepared for better.
But go, George, fulfil the high desti-
MES which Heaven appears to assign
you; go, my son, and may that Heav-
ems and your mothers blessing be
with you always
The President was deeply affected.
His head rested upon the shoulder Of
his parent, whose aged arm feeble yet
fondly encircled his neck. That brow,
on which fame had wreathed the great
est laurel virture ever gave to created
man, relaxed from its lofty bearing.
That look, which could have awed a
Roman Senate, in its Fabrician day,
was bent in filial tenderness upon the
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T. :
CHARCOAL.

Inone or Two instances where char
cosl has been applied to winter wheat,
In the Slate 81 Ohio, at the rate fifty
bushels pessacre, i has evidently pre-
veAted The injury, Of The very severe
thought which has nearly ruined adj
joining wheat fields.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-10-09
HANGING

i have the hang Of the whole matter
now as the culprit said, when the
sheriff drove the cart from under him,
after listening to wholesome homily
upon the majesty ofthe law.
Hang on this pole,' as the rabbit
said. when he found himself suspended
between heaven and earth, with his
neck in the loop ola snare.
sI'll be hanged if do as the man
said, when he turned aside from COM
hitting murders
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-10-09
eph,lESlNe.'

Pm hard pressed as the man said,
when he slipped under the cider mill.
sThe TINES are pressing as editor
Porter said, when asked, Us the paper
.out9'
sPress ONWARD, as a certain de
yiP said to his boss.
& never was pressed so before,' as
the man said, when a heavy stone rolled
over HIM while lying on his back.
IfIpress it, it will give sohey way
ssthe cheese-pr said to the woman.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-10-09

sDear me, how Pm pu6sd,' certain
t,ovel-writer said, when he read the lu-
cubrations commendatory Of his trash,
by a sycophantic editor.
'Thesc are the pufs fer me- as the
woman said to her light cakes.
'I's all puff, as the man said, as
he grasped an apple Of Sodom, and
the dust few into his eyes.
'PaE, paf, puff as the engine said
TO The conductor.
Pm p46ed uP,' as the smoke said
to the locomotive. a
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
Y aluable Gold Mine
FOE SIZE.

I'm obedience 10 Decree Of the Court of Equity
L for Cabarrus county, made at last February
Term, will sell at the Court-Ilouse in Concord,
on Tuesday, the 22d day Of April next tit being
Tuesday Of April Courl,) that valuable tract Of
Land. on which William ). Mcclellan, decd late
ly resided, lying on the waters of Caldwell's
Creek, adjoining the lands Of John Morgan, Jno.
NeLar,y and others, containing ITO acres
This tract OF land lios in one Of the richest min
ing sections of the county of Cabarrus, and upon
which a valuable mine has been opened All per-
sons wishing TO purchase property for mining
purposes viii DO we'll TO avail! themselves of this
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the land is well adapted for
agricultural purposes.
4 credit Of twelve months will be given, BY the
purchaser giving bond with approved security.
Jos. W. SCOTT. c. s. W. E,
Mgrch s, lS45, Price adv. 50 t2o
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
TO TEE PHYSICIANS OF IVES
TERN NORTR-CAROLHNA.

GN EN- TLEMEN: Having established the
w DRUG and APOTHECARY BUSINESS
on IN extensive scale in this place. would res
peetfn'ly solicit your patronage feeling confident
that can offer inducements that will not fail to
secure il.
The facilities af5rded by this place for forward
ing goods Of any kind is uncqnalled among Us,
and the reputation it suslns as The cheapest mart
in the West, is sufficient nduccment tina, a trial
of the market in your line, should be made.
have on hand, and shall continue to keep, a
large and well selected assortment Of MEDI-
CINE, INSTRUMENTS aud SHOP FURNI-
TURE &c, &c. which will be sold as cheap as
they can be purchased elsewhere.
Respectfully,
J. II. ENNISS, Druggist.
Salisbury, Mlrch s, lSi5. t2l
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

long delayed, within the sphere of our fed.
eraa'e Union. Ia the mean time, every
obligation imposed by treaty or conven.
'lohal stipualluus should be sacfedly res.
pec,cd.
In Inc management Of our foreign rca.
iiohs, II will be my aim TO observe a care.
iul respect for the rights of other nations.
while our own will be the subject Of con.
slant ~a'chIulncss. Equal and exact Jus.
tlcc shouItcharacicrize al our intercourse
with foreign countries. All alliances hay-
InS d tendency 10 leopard The welfare and
honor Of our country, or sacrifice any one
OF the national interests, will he sludiuus
y avoided and yet no opportunity viii be
lost 10 cultivate a favorable UNDERSTANDING
with foreign Governments, by which our
navigation and commerce NAV be extended.
aad the ample products Of our icrilo soil,
rs well a the manufactures u our skilm
artisans iiHd a ready market and rcmunc.
rating prices II foreign countries.
In taking care that the laws be filth.
fully executed" strict performance of
duty will be eXactcd from all public oil.
Gers. From those officers, especially, who
are charged with The collection and dis.
huFsemcnt Of the public revenue, will
prompt and rigid accountability be icqui :
Cd. Any cupable failure OF DELAY on their
pant 10 account for tie mnaeys entrusted
70 them, At the times ard in tic manner
required by law, viii, il every Instance,
terminate tie official confession 81 such
dcG,allng officer with tie Government.
Although, in cur country, tie Chef Ma
gstrdc must almost Of necessity, be chu-
scn hy party, ind stand pledged 10 IDS
principles aud measures, vel, Ii his clici.
al action, lie should not be President Of a
part only, bot The whole people Of the L.
States. While he executes the laws with
~ impartial hand, shrinks from no proper
responsibility, and faithfully carries out il
the Executive Department Of the Govern.
mcnt the principles and policy Of those
who have chosen him, he should not be un.
mindful that cur iellow.citizcns who have
differed Win him IN opinion are entitled 20
the full and free exercise Of their opinions
and judgments, and that the rights Of all
are entitled TO respect and regard.
Confidently relying upon tie aid aud as,
sistance Of the coordinate departments Of
The Government in conducting cur public
ntalrs, | enter upon The discharge Of the
high duties which have been assigned me
by tie people, again humby suppIicaiing
that Divine Being, who has watched over
and protected our beloved country from its
inlancy 10 the present hour, to continue
his gracious bcncdiclons upon US, that we
may continue 10 be prosperous and hap.
py people.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
Gg9Sg e GnGfg :
FRIDAY, NARCH Ii. 1875.

o. We are authorized to announce BRALN
OATES, Esq, as candidate for the Office Of
County Court Clerk At the ensuing August q.
lection.
II We arr authorized to announce CHARLES
T. ALEXANDER, Jun. Esq as 4 candidate for
reelection to tho office Of Coanty Court Clorh at
lie ensuing August Election.
1--WE arc authorized to announce ALENAN.
DER GRAHAM, ESQ as 4 candidate for the
Office Of County Court Clerk al the ensuing Au.
gcst election.
1--WE arc authorized 10 announce HUGH F.
MCKNIGHT. Esq as candidate for tie Office
Of County Court Clerk, at tho ensuing August
election
We arc au,hotizSd to announce WILLIAM
X. REID, Esq. as candidate for tho office of
County Count Clerk al the ensuing August cas.
ton.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
TIE INAUGURATION.

We have given in preceding columns an
account of the Inaugural Procession with
the Presidents Address on the occason.-
Although the day was unproPtious for the
ceremony aud the rain poured down out.
riobt, vet it had no effect in damPing the
ardor of the many friends of the President,
though il considerably cssened tho bril-,
Iianey of the procession, for such a dis
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

erton, Bagby, Benton Breese, Buchanan. Col.
quit, Dickinson, Dix, Fairfield, Hannegan, Hsy.
wood, Henderson, Huger. Johnson, Lewis, Nc.
Duihc, MerTick. Niles, Semple, Sewer, Stdr
seon. Iappan, Walker, Woodbury-27
NAYS Messrs. Archer, Barrow, Bates, Bay.
ard Berricn, Ctolte, Clayton. Crittenden, Day
ton, Evans, Foster, Francis. Huntington, Jarna
GIN, Mungnm, Miiler. Norohead Pearce, Phelps,
Porter Elves, Simmons. Upham, White, Wood.
bridge ..
The amendment being agreed 10, the
following is the vote ordering tie RcsoIu.
lions to third reading, VIZ;
YEAS-Nessrs Alcn. Ashly. Atehisan, Atb.
erion, Baghy, Benton Brecsc, Buchanan Col.
quit, Dickinson, By, Fairfield Ilauncgan. Hay.
wood, Henderson, Iugcr, Johnson, Lewis, Nc.
Dnilic, Merrick, Nils, Senipe, Sewer, Sturgeon,
Fappan, Walker. Woodbury-27.
NAIS-Mcssrs. Archer, Barrow, Bates, Bay.
ard, B-rren, Choate, Clayton. Crittcudcn, Day
tor, Evans Foster, Francis, Huntington. Jarna
gin, Nangum, Miller, Morohead, Pearce +, clips,
Porter, Rives, Simmons, uph4n, White, Wood.
brdge-25.
The bill was then read lhrd lime, a.
midst profound silence, although the lob
bles and galleries were packed, without the
yeas and nays being called for and PASSED.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
DISPATCHES FOR TEXAS.

Floyed Waggaman, Esq. "a nephew of
President Tyler,) has been appointed to de-
liver to Maj. DoncIson, temporarily ut
SashvlIl~, the Joint Resolutions for the
admission Of Texas into the Onion. He is
to proceed to Texas if Maj. DoncIson has
left Nashville. This haste by Tyler IS
condemned BY severn! o. tie prpers.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

The bill for the reduction Of postage has
passed both Houses Of Congress and has
no doubt been approved by The President.
We shall notice the act when published.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
COTTON

This article was selling in Fayetteville,
on the 9Th instant, at 5 to 5t-recciPts
light. Ia Camden the supply was falling
of, and what was offered was not of good
quality, it was selling at AZ 10 5t-ex-
tremes, 4 to 81. In Columbia the market
continues about the same as last week-lt
is quoted at 81 53-very fine 6 cents.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
rIAERIED

IN this county, on the 9Th inst, by the Rev. a.
l., Watts Mr. McKNIFT A. HENDERSON
to Miss CATIIARINE LOUISA, daughter of
john W. Heron, Etq
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

w SO great was the press for room at
the Inauguration lhat every nook and Gran.
ny was occupied even the trees were FL
led, in one Of which we learn Col. j. II.
Wheeler was seen peering, amid tho
peliugs Of the pittiless storm. We think
the Colono's faith must be very strong.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

In this county on the Goth ult. Miss MARY
X HENDERSON, aged about l6 or II years,
daughter Of James p Henderson, ESQ.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
FLORIDA AND IOWA.

The bull for the admission Of Florida and
Iowa, into the Union has become a law.
This enlarges the family Of States to TWEEN
ty.cigh,. 1t is thought that tho admission
Of III Sc two States were premature.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14
Rail Road Mcctig 9.

The citizens Of Mecklcnburg are invited
to meet in the Courthouse IN Charlotte,
on Saturday next, the 18th instant, to con-
slider measures preliminary to construct
ing a RAJ, Road from Charlotte to Cam
den. The meeting will commence at ?
o'clock, p. VI. \ full meeting is desired.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

~" IIopewell will be attended to
next week.
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EnHTn
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MR. WADDELLs REPORT

We invite attention 10 Mr.. Waddell S
Report. See it on first page.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

WarraHee Deeds forsale at this 0See,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

cd forth comments and lnqurica in all quarters
who tell The impression on one of the sons Of
the West, now visiting cities for the first time
Of the brilliant, many.ColorCd, dazzling spectacle
of ofIicOl national costumes nos presented to has
gaze.
"Who is that gentleman in the bright red ccat7"
(Which is tAe British Minister :" (Which is the
French 2" who is that with the largo spauets2"
L" Where is the Spanish Minister 2" "Who are
all those in the back row that one, with the
gold suuffbox in his hand that young man,
with the black moastaches ?" "Where is the
Merican Minister ?" A hundred questions like
these might be heard among the crowd in the
gallery, and the man who could answer seemed
10 be looked to sort Of oracle.
AT length tho two Presidents, actual and e.
lect, entered, not like Richard and Bolingbroke,
but side by side and took their seats below the
Clerks tsbe and with their faces towards the au.
dicnee, and then, after brief pause, the order of
arrangements was read aloud, the parties falling
into their places as they respectively named,
and the whole mass left the Senate Chamber and
proceeded TO tho Eastern PorIico.
Here temporary stage had boon erected, as at
the Inauguration of President HARRISON over the
great flight Of steps; and, from the front Of this
:he President Elect read to as many Of the vast
mass which filled the space in front as could
hear him, tho Address which will be found in
the preceding columns. He read it in firm tone
Of voice. with the air of a man profoundly i'm
pressed by il himself, and DESTROYS 10 impress it
upon others.
The delivery of the Inaugural being conclud-
ed the Oath of Office was administered 10 the
President by the Chief Justice of tho IT, States,
and the new President was saluLed by loud cheers
from the surrounding multitude.
The Procession was then again formed, and
escorted the President to The Presidential Man.
sion, whore, in the course Of tho afternoon. he
received the congratulations of large number
Of his fellow. citizens,
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-04-05
LIVERY STABLE /.

NNHE subscriber respectfully in
H. forms the public, that ne has COM
pleted an arrangement for keeping a
Livery Stable, in the village af Platte
vile, in connection with Mitton's Ho-
tel, where he will provide the uerg bcst
accommodation for the Horses of his
customers. He will also
keep constantly, 10 let, Horses, Bug
gies, Cutters, &c. with the best Oytier
in the country, always in attendance,
he hopes to merit the patronage of the
travelling public.
II. MESSMORE.
November l, 1914.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-04-05
ID @ E g . Cd S

Fine Blue Black and Grey Broad cohs fancy plaid plain and
double wied Cassmee Sns all colors Pilot CLOTH cloth
supereav cloth; Cadet cos Ken Sleeps Cy: Mk
Fustns Buffalo CLOTH Hard Times white yellow Flannel cotton
tabby Velvet Vveen; Shngs and
unbeached Drlngs; mariners ickngs checks French
American caco Ginghms Linens; Sa; pddg M
land Russia diaper table-cov
Mackinaw Rose and Whitney Blankets; Wooden Socks, etc
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-04-05
WANTED,

A NY quantity of Wheat, Corn,
IA Oats, Hides, Beeswax, Furs and
Pellry; at the Store ofthc subscriber
in Lancaster, for which the highest
Cash price in goods will be paid.
J. NJ. OTIS.
Oct. IL, 1914. 81 6m
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-04-05
this is William Fern and Lillian

this is William Fern and Lillian
Not Lillian Fern whose mother
died in Dors1tshire,' said she.
Her uncle answered 'yes,' and meet
ing, hastily they exchanged some
hurried words together; Of which the
Iupshat was, that Mrs. Chickcnstalker
shook him by both hands, sauting him
on the cheek again of her own free
will, and took the child to her capacious
breast.
Twill Fern said Trotty. pulling on
his right hand mufflcr. Not the friend
that you was hoping to find p
AYE! returned Will, puttinga hand
on each of Trotty's shoulders, and
like to prove Almost as good friend,
if that can b., as one | found
'Ohn said Trotty. 'Please play up
there; will you have the goodness
To the music of the band, the bells
the marrow bones and cleavers, all at
once; and while the Chimes we've yet in
lusty operation out of doors; Trotty,
making Meg and Richard second coup
lie led off Mrs. Chickenstalker down
the dance, and danced it in step I'M
known before or since, founded on his
own peculiar trot.
Had Trotty dreamed? Or are his
Joys and sorrows, and the actors in
them, but dream; himself dream;
the teller Of this tale dreamer, wax
ing but now? If it be so, Oh Listener,
dear to him in all his visions, try TO
bear in mind the stern realities from
which these shadows come; and your
sphere-none is too wide, and none
too limited for such an end-endeavor
to correct. and soften them. So may
the New Year be Happy one to You,
Happy TO many more whose Happiness
depend on You! So may each Year be
happier than the last, aud not the mean
est of our brethren or sisterhood de-
barred their rightlul share, in what our
Great Creator formed them to enjoy.