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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-11-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
MILITARY IMPORTANCE.

We publish the following spirited adj
dress, taken from an Albany paper, de-
livered by a militia captain to his COM
pany, at the last general review, for the
edl6cation Of those who are fond Of
trainim', and would ask careful peru
sal of the same:
Friends, Countrymsen & .Sodgers:
'Tenshun Squad This is a great
country, and has got tareing start a
mong the white nations and Injuns Of
the airth. What makes it great? Whar
does the conglomerated elementums Of
its greatness cum from9 I answer
just bring yourright foot into line, Sar-
gent Smike-I answer in voice ol
harsh thunder The Militia!
Stop your darned cheering, men
don't applause at my eloquence, for you
will put me out, fyou DO. Take that
away, and there amt nuthin left. The
militia is the bone and grizzle of the
country. 1t locks, bolts and bars the
gates of creation, and stands sentinel
on the talIest ramparts of Natures do
minions. This Republic would be a
miserable concarn, but for the militia.
1t keeps the ardent spirits Of military
effulgence in glow Of Icelandic ferve-
rosity. Pm attached 10 it myself. |
think its rich. The system, can't be
bettered. Folks call i! farce. Idon't
see nothin to laff at in it. It's plaguey
solemn piece of buziness, when you
come to hug down to the naked reality
ont. Taint every body that can put
on the Representatives, and look like
old Mars, the god of war, with deci-
ded touch of julius Junius Brutus
Beaze-her thrown in fur effect. No,
stree. There aint bigger or more
important critter afoat than life mill
tia ossiier, all rugged in the full catou-
terments of glory, with strips to his
breecherloons, epeletts piled up on both
shoulders, brass buttons from head tew
foot, silver stars shinin in the tails oil
his coat, cap and plume on his head.
Sich sites enuff to make fallen man
and woman think better of his specie.
'Tis indeed
l believe the preluscent delirium o.
this destined Republic is centred in it,
militia. It can't stand without it,
With it, its motto is, DIVIDED WI
STAND, UNITED WE FALL
Stop cheerin--youpu tme all OUT
General WASHINGTON belonged Il
the militia; SO did, Sirpio Afri-cane-us
so did Boneyparte; SO did that ole
Wizzigoth that ravished Europe ant
burnt lis fences and its stone walls
and so also, sodgers, do "
believe fall out doors should bus
threw the parafurna!ye of The ANNA
economy, and slide down The CREASED
plank Of ancestral delinquency ker
slump into the broad Savannars of ths
land Of asses milk and untamed honey
that nnthin astir gould poot 'em out bu
the Miliiial That ar fact Three
cheers for the Militia in gineral, ant
The 0999th Regiment in partickler.--
Soagers! ground arms!
Was afraid Whar's Mexiko.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-11-13
RHYMES caRM1NI7YDE BaLS.aM--

RHYMES C.4RlMINI7YVE B.ALSAM--,
- Is a certain, safe and effectual remedy fol
Dysentery, Diarrhoea, or Looseness, Cholers
Morbus, SUMNER COMPLAINT, Collie
Gripping Pains, Sour Stomach, Sick and Ner
vous Headache, Heartburn, Waterbfash, Pair
or Sickness of the Stomach, Vomiting, Spit
ting up of Food after Eating, Want of Ape
tite, Restlessness and Inability to sleep, Vino
IN the Stomach and Bowels, Mysteries, Melan
choly and Lowness of Spirits. and for all Bow
ell Affections and Nervous Diseases. For sale
by Dr. John G. Schmitt, Woodstock, Va.
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A MEXICAN HAIR nYE.-1his Dv,

A MEXICAN HAIR DYE.-This Dive
IA warranted, if strictly applied accordius
TO the printed directions to change the hail
from any other color to a beautiful Auburn,o d
perfectly jet black, without, staining or irriI
tating the skin Ike other hair dyes.
It is prepared only BY Dr.. Jayne, No. a
South Third street, PHILADELPHIA. Price 81
cents per bottle. Sold By Or. j. G.. Schmifl
ttoodstoc6. ss May IS. 1914.
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New Establishment.

TINE subscriber would respectfully an.
Il nounce to thepublic that he has opened
an establishment in the town Of Woodstock.
FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF HATS.
His store room is opposite the residence OF
Dr. JOS Irwin. where he will always keep on
hand an extensive assortment of hats, made
after the latest fashions and most approved
styles. From the experience of his foreman
in the establishment, Mr.. J. c.. he thinks ne
can safely say that his work. both as to its
make and finish. will be superior to any made
in the place, and not inferior to any made II
the North His prices shall be moderate.ane
hats will be sold at wholesale at very lib
eral discount. Country produce taken II
exchange for hats, at the market price.
II. ST. JNO. RINKER.
Woodstock May s, l845:-y.
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Look to Your Pdntries and Bed Rooms.
Id OACH s BED BUG BANE.-This is
IA sure and certain remedy for these
nocious rermia. 1t has never failed to de-
stroy them whenever tried. Prepared by
Comstock s. Co. 81 Cortlandt st. N. Y. For
sale by john C. KERN, Woodstock, Va.
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+ OIL OF 1.fNNzN. or Leather Restorer.
NHIS celebrated preserver and restorer q
- leather has been too fully tested to meet
further proof of its efficacy than trial. =
Harness, shoes. and other leather can be re
stored to perfect sonndness. by using it. Pre-
pared by Comstock &sCo. 81 CortIandt al
N. y. For sale BY J. c. KERN, Woodstock. |
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r O E TIC Al
From The Colombian .a1agasine.
The Prairie on Fire.
BY GEORGE P. MORRIS.

bf GEORGE P. MORRIS.
The shades of evening closed around
The houndless prairies of the west,
As: grouped in sadness on the ground,
band Of pilgrims leaned to rest
Upon the tangled weeds were laid
The mother and her youngest born,
Who slept, while others watch'd and pray'd,
and thus the Weaay night Went on.
Thick darkness shrouded earth and sky.
When on the whispering winds there came
The Teton's wild and thrilling cry.
And heaven was pierced with shafts Of flame
The SIN seemed rising through the haze,
But with an aspect dread and dire IN
The very air appeared to blaze - e be
Oh God the prairie was on fire! - 2sga
Around the centre Of the plain
A belt of flame retreat denied.
And, like furnace glow the train
That VALID then in on every side!
And onward rolPd the torrent wild!
Wreaths Of dense smoke obscured the sky
The mother knelt and pressed her child,
And all--save one!-shrieked out 'we diet
Not sou he cred-she lp-clear the sedge--
Strip bare circle to the land Z
That done, he FASTENED to its edge,
And grasped rifle in his hand
Dried weeds he held beside the pan,
Which kindled, at flash, the mass
Now fire fight fire!' he said, as ran
The forked flames among the grass!
On three sides now the torrent flew,
But on the fourth no more ii ragged !:
Then large and broad the circle grew,
And thus the pilgrim band were saved.
The flames receded far and wide
The mother had not pray d in vain
God had the Ieton's arts defied
His scythe Of fire had swept the plain!
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lust finished and 70: sale, at Rinker's
81 Hat Factory, six doz. Hats of differen,
qualities, colors and styles; among which are
number of short mapped Nutrias, of first
and second qualities, warranted to be on the
best of Russia bodies. Also,a lot of Fashionable
Blue Cassimeres, of first and second qualities,
all of which will be sold al small advance.
II. ST. JOHN RINKER.
June 10, l845.
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Hz0RMy, WoRNSy, W0RMs,ll-

H7ORIISt WORNSl. RMS!tt-
~ DIR. JAYNE'S TONIC VERMIFUGE
which is perfectly safe, and so pleasant that
children will not refuse to take it. 1t effec-
tually destroys worms; neutralizes acidty or
sourness of the stomach. and is exceedingly
beneficial in Intermittent and Remittent Fee
vers, and is a sure and permanent cure for
Fever and Ague. For sale by DR.. John 6.
Schmitt, Woodstock, Va.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the subscriber a,
a Saumsyille, either by note or account.
are earnestly requested to make payment to
B. ST. Kronk or Noah Bauserman, who are
fully authorised to collect and receipt for all
accounts due me-
April 10, l845. A. MILEY. q
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X oLMsTocK's vERMIFUGE.-Ths
IN remedy for worms is one of the most
extraordinary ever used. 1t effectually Grad
ica,es worms of all sorts, from children and
adults. For sale by j. C. KERN, Woodstock.
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NERVE & BONE LINIMENT' AND IN
~ DIAN VEGETABLE ELIXIR-.A Cur

IN DIAN VEGETABLE ELIXIR-.4 Cure
for Rheumatic .afections-Ths article is most
truly named. as it penetrates to every nerve
and sinew of the person using it, and it has
sustained reputation unexualed by any 9TH
er article for rheumatism. This externally
with the Indian Vegetable Elixir internally,
will cure the mos. severe cases--eXtend con-
tracteL muscles, ard bring feeling and sensi-
blity to limbs long paralyaed and useless
Prepared by Comstock & Co, N. Y, and for
sale by j. G. KERN, Woodstock:
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CARRIAGE-MAK1NG,
aG!gepdiri1t4}, etf+

TOHN CLINEDINST having permanently
- located himself in the town Of Woodstock,
Virginia, would respectfully announce to the
citizens Of Shenandoah and the adjacent coun-
ties, that he is prepared to manufacture
Carriages of every description, such as
CT 80 Carriages, Buggies,
&C. CHARIoTfEEs, sUJIllkIEs,
BARUUCHES, CARRYALLS, SC. &c
also repair carriages at shortest notice,-all of
which shall be executed in superior style, and
at moderate prices. The materials of which
his work will be constructed shall be the very
best the country can afford. From his expert
ence in his trade, and his determination to ex-
ecute his work as well as it can be done else
where, he flatters himself that he will be able
to give general satisfaction. .-.-,
His shop is on the main street. between the
residences of DIR. Jos. Irwin and Col H. S. G.
Albert, where he will be glad to receive orders
for any work in his line. oe
Woodstock, April II, 1e45.-yl
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Shenandoah County, IS.

20 HALF boxes window glass (part 10
10 by H. just received and for sale, at
reduced prices. The subscriber will sell glass
by the box at Winchester prices to country
merchants or others wishing to purchase BY
the box or half box. JOHN SIBERT.
Nav I. 1915
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EUsT received and for sale low, prime
~ article of Chewing Tobacco, bv
April "a. T. JNO. G. SCHMlTT.
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DIR Inns GALBANUM. MacAine pressed
sSIRENG THENING PLASTER,

These plasters, greatly improved, and hare
ing the preference of all others, are warmly
recommended by all doctors as invaluable for
All invalds having pains in the breast, back or
side. Weakness and lameness are relieved at
once by their use, snd the parts restored u,
strength and warmth and health. Anv n
son wearing one of these plasters, will be
tonlshed and delighted at the comfort h ~.
lords Those threatened with hung ccmn!s;nt.
should never trust themselves day without
ia plaster. 1t removes the irritation Of incip;-
ent consumption from the lungs 10 the surface
lof the body and draws off the internal aifec.
ton So liver complaints and coughs and
colds. Children with whoooping cough
should always have one to prevent the cough
setting on the lungs. Their ex cellence viii
ne understood by all on trial. For sale by ].
=. KERN. Woodstock. (Feb. 6-y
Wanted. at this Office. lmmediafely, some
Of that stuff. called BY the vulgar CASH
Those who have not the sprecious.' can nav
US With notes. on anv solvent bank IN The saefe.
COFFEE! UorxEDll OoFTxR!l!
UST received and for sAle, lot Of kiss
{ Coffee. which i will retail At only 1O.eents
pound. Call ond Sc, ~
DIR. JNO. G. sCHluTTS.s
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TUsT received and for sale cheap, Straw
- Willow, and Florence Braid Bonnets, by
April "a. JNO. G. SCHMITT.
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CrOckery & Stone Ware.

A good assortment constantly kept on
"A h and and for sale very low, BY
July 81, 1e45. j. G. SCHMITT.
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AN ITALIAN COLONY.

We understand that scheme is on foot for bring
ing association of Italians from their native
try, to settle in the newborn State of Texas. They
are men of liberal political principles, who wish
to breathe the air of free country, to enjoy her
blessings, and to advance her interests. Most of
them have capitals of from 81, 900 to 10000. They
will bring their families with them and introduce in
to their homesthe arts of Italy, the cultivation
of the vine and the olive, the manufacture of wine
and of oil, and, if found sufficiently profitable, the
raising of the silkworm and the manufacture of
silk. The scheme is not yet matured, and the ar
engagements are not reduced to detail But am Amer-
of energetic character and of liberal mind is
concerned in the plan, and we wish him the most
ample success in its accomplishment.
One ofthe most distinguished statesmen in our coun-
try predicted in Richmond, in March last, that if
Texas were annexed to the United States, there
would be at least $4,000 emigrants to that country
in the course ofthe first year. We did not think
his estimate extravagant at the time; ba since we
have become better acquainted with her resources,
(and every day will develope them more and more, }
and have learned the spirit of emigration which is
anmang the bordering States, and have heard Of the
number of emgrants who stated to be hocking to
her fields from different points of the Eastern
contradiction Germany, France, England, and
even Italy tsef--we are the more confirmed in the
accuracy ofthe prediction
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SMUGGLING ToBAcco.--In England the duty is
very high on tobacco. The government are aware
that it is an article ofindispensabe necessity and
impose duty of 10 cents per pound; and yet, with
this heavy lax, %, 100000 pounds pay that duty
But, nevertheless, smuggling tobacco is extensively
carried on. Perhaps the most extensive traffic Of
this nature exists between Belgium and France,
and is carried on by dogs. There three lines of
custom-house officers to pass, but large quantities
are nevertheless carried by the animals to depots in
France. An official report states that in II years,
4O278 dogs were killed by order ofthe French govern
ment, expense of 100, 1874 francs. The adulte-
ration, however, ismuch more extensively practised
in England than smuggling the article. The adulte-
ration in England is very general, and varies from to
40 per cent and in some cases 100 per cent In the
United States, believe, adueraton is only prac-
tsed by mixing Spanish quorice with the article, to
improve its taste. In England, adulteration of 18th
sugar greatly reduces the cost of the tobacco; but
it is mostly done with less expensive articles, as
garden rhubarb, fox-govc leaves, brown paper soak
cd in sarsaparila, chicory root, Irish moss, car
Donate Of potash sugar Of milk, terra aponica, &C.
There are in the three kingdoms $4,000 licensed
dealers and retailers OF tobacco.--E " Sun.
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CURIOUS STATISTICS.

Texas CONVENTION Washington "Union''
contains list of the members Of the Texas conven-
ton with statement of their occupation, places OF
&C.. from which it appears, that Of 81
members, (the whole number,) IL from Ten
nessee, s from Virginia, from Georgia, 6 from
Kentucky, from North Carolina, from South
Carolina, 2 from Massachusetts, 2 from Pennsyl-
vania from Louisiana, and one each from Maine,
Ohio Alabama, Texas, and England. OF ten the
nativity is not stated but they all Americans,
except one, who is from Ireland. So it appears
that all the members of this convention natives
of the United States except three, viz, Navarro OF
Bexar, Texas; Taylor, Of England and Powers, OF
Ireland; all Of whom voted for annexation. The
only vote in opposition was given by r. Bache,
from Pennsylvania. He, however, afterwards con
Cured, and signed the ordinance accepting the
lutions Of the United States Congress.
OF the whole 81 members, % are lawyers, Ia
farmers, 6 planters, 3 merchants, 2 mechanics, ]
surveyor, editor, inspector of customs, physi-
clan, while of the occupation is not stated.
The member who earliest took up his residence in
Texas, is Emery Rains, from Tennessee, in 1920
next, James Powers, from Ireland, in 1923. Very
few of the members have resided in Texas more
than ten years.--.N Y. Journal Of Commerce.
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boring nation, from which il has received many
other injuries calling for vengeance. This public
spirit exists in Mexico; and although restrained
until within certain limits, because the time has
not arrived for general awakening from delusion,
it has already shown itself with sufficient distinct.
ness in opposition TO any mode Of solving the
difficulties OF the Texas question which may not be
honorable TO the country, and has also manifested
itself In disposition to submit TO every kind of sac
rfce for the sake Of the honor and dignity Of the
nation.
These truths being settled, (and thew cannot be
denied, let us survey the events which are rapidly
approaching, and compare the policy which the re-
public ought 10 adopt with respect 10 them, with
that which has guided the administration in this
grave matter.
u would be reproachful in any one who attempted
TO discuss the Texas question in good faith TO con-
slider It as now confined to the territory of that de-
partment only. The President of the United States,
IN his inaugural address, in speaking of the annexa
tlon of Texas, added as if in necessary connexon,
that he would sustain the rights of the Union to the
territory of Oregon. This circumstance deveopes
more clearly the projects which have been long since
apparent; and the period of carrying them into
execution, il is sufficiently evident from the Ian
guage of the said President in his address, that
Texas Is considered as only the beginning of the
line OF communication which the Americans are
seeking to establish from their country to the Pa
chic, and that this line is TO comprise all the north
Sih poiuoH VI ouI iCpuUHC HSm IcAdS 10 tHc Suii-
fornlas. These conquests achieved by the
United States-and they will be the immediate con-
sequence Of their acquisition of Texas-it is easy
to perceive the preponderance which the Americans
will obtain in the commerce with Asia.
England will thus find her commercial interests
threatened, and will at once perceive all the power
with which such acquisitions would arm her most
dreaded rivals She will find it necessary to prevent
them at any cost; and thus the struggle will arise
between the interests Of both powers--interests
which we believe neither of them would abandon,
although war should be the necessary alternative
and that terrible element will not be slow in making
its appearance in shape which will threaten us and
our national existence. Two powerful nations, dis
turbing the peace of the world, will be found dspu-
ting with each other the possession of part of our
territory, without our having been sensible until
now of the evils which we ought to guard against
from this struggle now so near at hand, and which
we might have avoided, if we had not been ndiffer-
ent to the ambitious views of the North upon rich
and extensive portion of our territory, and mani
tested criminal apathy, which may result in COM
peling other nations to construct barrier, founded
ruin against the encroaching projects of the
United States.
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The United States steamer Mississippi huuled out
from the wharf at the navy-yard, Charlestown,
early yesterday morning, and came to anchor of
Long wharf About 10 o'clock she got under way,
and started on experimental trip down the har.
bor-the chief object Of which was to test the work
ing Of Sevens's cuts-of, which have lately been fit
ted to her engine machinery. She had proceeded
only few lengths, when It was found necessary TO
stop her, to unship and take in the accommodation
ladders, the footsteps Of which had become inn
mersed in water from the revolution of the paddle
wheels. This done, at 10 l3 she was got under
way again; and at 10 81 passed Fort Independence,
not yet having good head of steam on. AT 10 80
passed Long Island Head, having run five miles in
twenty-five minutes being, of course, at the aver
age rate of twelve miles the hour. Between Long
Island Head and Deer Island she was turned round
several times, making a circle somewhat less than
one-third of mile in diameter and performing the
entire circle in nine minutes. The object Of this
was to test the facility with which she may be
turned round. At IL started to return; IL IA OPP
poste to Fort Independence, going by log u knots,
against a strong tide, and not much steam on.
Here she was stopped. Time required in stopping
was 2, minutes. At II 20 under way again, and
at II 80 came to anchor off Long wharf.
The steamer was very deep, having on board
about six hundred tons of coal besides all her
stores, except powder. She was, moreover, good
deal down by the head; yet the trial may be con-
sidered quite satisfactory. In fair trim, we should
suppose she could make twelve knots with ease.
The cuts off appear to work admirably, making, MS
we were told saving of about oneffth in the con-
sumption of coal. Her machinery being now COM
pleted, she will take her powder on board to-day,
and proceed to sea the inspecting officers
make their report upon the cus-of Should this re-
quire a few days delay, she will probably make
another trial outside the harbor tomorrow. She is,
indeed, a noble vessel.
Boston Morning Post August l.
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From the N. Y Journal of Commerce. August 2.
LATER FROM BUENOS AYRES.

Capt. Means Of brig Henry, informs os, that when
he left, il was reported by the United States consul
that the combined fleets of England, France, and
Brazil were about blockading the port OF Buenos
Ayres fhirty-two sail of British and French men,
ot-war were assembled in the river, with more than
$4,000 troops on board
Our nile of the British Packet is toJune lst and
Captain Means sailed on the 5ih. What may have
occurred In the interval cannot tell but there is
nothing mentioned ip the Packet, which could lead
to the idea of a blockade being probable.
Captain Means reports that the brig Emily,
Tomlinson, of Salem, was refused entrance into the
port Of Buenos Ayres because she had been spoken,
while passing Monteydeo, by the United States
sloop-of-war Boston, which put some letters on
board.
Baron Defaudis, the new minister from France,
arrived at Buenos Ayres the 30th of May, in the
French steam-frigate Fulton.
Mr.. Vaudeville, the recalled British minister had
his audience of leave on the 7th; and on the 9th Mr.
Ouseley, the new minister, presented his creden-
tias.
The Packet says that the matters in controversy
with Brazil were in train for amicable adjustment
The Montevideans who took refuge in the Brazil
ian territory had been dsarmed, and ex-President
Rivera had been conducted, under escort, from the
town of Pelotas, in the province of Rio Grandc.
Gen. Oribe had proclaimed amnesty, inviting the
fugitive Monevdeans to return in peace and safety.