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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09
THE POLKA PLAGUE.

The year 1874 will be ever memo
rable IN our national annals, Or account
of the breaking out of great pleag.e,
on which Psychologists have conferred
the title of Of Polkamanis. - This
remarkable affection first originated in
The Black Forests of Bohemia, where it
took the name of Polka-which is, no
doubts corruption Pole ca, a word e.
IDENTIFY derived from the pole Cat, to
which, as an excessive nuisance, the
Polka has some kind Of affinity.
The Doors, or bores, ofthe Black Fer
est communicated the Polkato some Pa
risians who always quickly take any NAL
ady ofthe kind, and it very soon spread
among the people of the French capt.
tai. 1t was introduced into England a
short time after, by a coryphee coming
over to fulfil an engagement at Her Ma
jesty's theatre. The poor fellow was,
indeed, very bad with ii, and it was
thought that it wouldha died natu
raj death, for it did not seem to be very
taking until Monsieur Julien happened
to take it, and infected several places
Of public amusement with the severe
calamity. The malady now spread
with fearfulrapiditya nd even Mr.. Baron
Nathan fell victim to it in its fercest
shape, while others of less exalted rank
in Terpsichorean world had it in much
mllder from that the Baron. The
symptoms Of the disease are too well
known toneed lengthy description
1t causes contraction of the leg, and !
and drawing up of the heel to a con-
siderable heighth. accompanied by a vi |
client twisting of the head from side to |
side, and numerous contortions of the
body. It gives strange sort of motion
TO the arms, occasions repeated stamp |
ing OF the feet, and induces altogether
slngularlty Of action which is not |
70 be found IN other cases ofmania.-
1t IS to be expected that the malady |
will soon wear itselfout, like other pre- |
vlous ylsitations of a somewhat similar |
character.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09
Runaway Negro.
$25 REWARD.

Runaway from the subscriber, on the 2ett
uit. bright mulatto boy, named ANDREW,
between IL and II years ofage. His hair is
very light and curly; about feet high. had
on when he left sack coat of blue Jeans and
pantaloons of the same; had on new. black
fur hat, broad brim and low crown; other
clothes not recoliected. The above reward
will be given if taken in the state, and secur-
ed so that get him. or $50 if taken out of
the State, and secured
CHURUBIM HERsHMAN
EXT. with the will annexed
of Nancy Painter decd
Page County, Jan. 9. 1845-5t pdtf.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09
THEIRS FRENCH REVOLUTION COMPLETE.
FOR ONE DOLLAR and 4
QUARTER

CAREY & HART, Philadelphia. publish
! this day, new and cheap edition of the HIS
TORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION,
by VI. A. THEIRS. late Prime Minister "a
France Translated from the French, viii,
notes and additions. In 2 vols Price only
Fl 25-raper covers, French style,
the edition of the History of the French
Revolution, how offered to the public, is or;p.
ted o" VERY LARGE TYPE. OH good paper.
aud contains upwards Of sEvEsrKES arspu.p
'afge octave pages, and is unquestionshly the
cheapest book ever published. Il firms
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two works present a complete History of
France. from the commencement 81 ,,,s
French REVOLUTION, down TO the death Of
NAPOLEON.
Also. THEIRS LIFE OF NAPOLEON,
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CARY & HART. having purchased AN ear
y copy, will shortly publish
THE HISTORY OF THE CONSULATE
AND THE EMPlRE-Dy NJ. A. TE,sa.,
Author OF the History of the French
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ms magnificent work. "1he Life oi N,no.
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copy right for $4,000 francs. or
One Ruadye9 1lousa,,a DoNgr,
Inc Paris edition will form ten large oci,.
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carey and Hart have purchased anearIy row,
OF the work from the Paris publisher am, vi,
issue translation ofthis famous work. smoj.
taneousfy with its publication IN Paris. Each
volume the Paris edition will be comprised
m single number of the American edition,
and will be sold for
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Is Editors giving the foregoing advertisement.
,'lree insertions. previous to Deeember 90
o44' and forwarding paper to the publish.
sts' WIN the advertisement, viii be entitled
70 receive copy of boil, works, They will
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% me advertisement in their editorial columns
Nov. %, 1874 -o''''''
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

broke out inshelby county, have bee6
quelled by military force.
An increase of the force employed
in the protection Of the southwestern
frontier is recommended as necessar,
tothe security of that section Of the
republic.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09
NOW Is THE TINE
TO PLANT THOSE TREES
Along the Valley Turnpike.

TO PLANT THOSE TREES
Along the Valley Turnpike.
Now is the time to plant trees along
the Turnpike, for two reasons. l. Be-
cause the season is appropriate. 2. Be-
cause it VIII add to the comfort of ira
vel!ers, have tendency to increase ira
vel on the road, and thereby make it
more profitable.
In regard to the first reason, we need
only remark, that trees that are now
planted will not sustain as much inia-
ry from being taken out of the ground,
as when the sap has commenced run
ming.
The second reason for planting trees
(locust, where they are conveniently on
either side of the road, where it is not
lined with wood, addresses itself to the
favorable consideration of every man
In the community, and especially
those residing in the immediate vicinity
OF the road. A majority of those who
are IN the habit of visiting the watering
places in this States, care not so much
for their expenditures in travelling, as
they do for their convenience and com
fort. When, therefore, this proposed
addition to the comfort and pleasure of
travellers shall be carried into effect
that is, when the trees shall be planted,
and shall attain sufficient growth to
relieve, by their variagated foliage, the
monotony of the prospect, that would
otherwise greet, continually, the weary
eye Of the souGourner-we say when
this shalt be accomplished, hundreds
ofthe pleasure-loving, as well as those
who travel from necessity, will be in
duced to select the VALLEY TURNPIKE
as most congenial with their feelings.
And the travel will be increased every
year, for the reason, and it is a good
one, that many ga chiel'' will stake
notes" and ssprent 'em," s'for general
-circulation;" and in this way it will
be made known that the Talley Turn
pahse IS the NEST pleasant, comfortable,
and cheap thorougltare in the country;
in short, that it is just such road as
the sons Of romance, lovers, poets,
tradesmen, and gentlemen of every &C.
cupation, and the LADIES, too, (Hea-
ven bless them! we mean no disrespect
by naming them LAST will delight to
travel, and travel often.
We say, then, to our friends residing
near the road, select the prettiest and
straightest young locusts within your
bounds-those that are ten or twelve
feet high are preferable-and plant them
at convenient distances, say from ten
to fifteen feet, or closer. Those that
canno: procure locusts, can substitute
in their places fruit trees, poplar, cedar,
gum, SC. And let each one commence
the work noao, SO that it may be COM
pleted before the moon, which fulls to-
day, exhausts her sshorn." No one.
we venture to say, will have reason to
regret the labor expended.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

albeit, the prospectus for ls45 was in /
serted in our. columns several weeks
ago. i
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

NO important Congressional news
the Texas question is still under dis
cussion in the House. W.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

JUST RECEIVED. and for sale ,or c.
Vsnegar. r. Scus, ,r - s"s
April IS. 1874.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

Mr. Banks amendment was then agreed to.
and the amended resol ution adopted-ayes So
to SO.
On motion of Mr.. Cootes,
The House adjourned
DREADFUL STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT.
The Louisville Journal contains the
particulars of a frightful steamboat ac-
cident:
'Iti is stated that about II o'clock on
Saturday night, the l4th inst, as the
Bells, Of GAINESVILLE, from New Orleans
for Nashville, was rounding the Bar be-
low the Horseshoe Cutoff, she came
in COLLISION with the Louisiana, from
Memphis, on her way to New Orleans.
The Belle of GAINESVILLE did not obey
her helm, but sheered off, by which
she came directly across the bow of
Louisiana. The engines Of both boats
were Immediately stopped, but not in
time to prevent collision. The Belle of
Clarkiville was entirely demolished
the hull parting from the cabin, and the
cabin breaking into two pieces. The
hull instantly went down, and the cabin
floated to Old Town landing, about
twenty-five miles below Helena.
The Louisiana took from the fragments
all the persons on them. AS far as can
be ascertained, thirty-one lives were
lost. Below we give list of them.
Names of passengers lost, nearly all
Of whom were residents of west Ten
nessee.
VIM. Tack, P. Linn, w. Linn, J.
Ryan, r. Malisle, M. Stills, VIM. Jones,
I. Whitley, N. 7. Alien, A. Kirkland,
J. Askew, G. Hyre, son off. W.Hull,
j. Peay, Jno. Holiday, assistant en-
gineer, 4negroes belonging TOT. Peav,
IL negro hands belonging TO boat-31
The survivors lost all their bagoaoe.
There were six valuable race-horses on
board, all of which were lost, among
them the celebrated mare Ann Hayes.
Nearly all the passengers who were
saved, came up on the Duke Of Orleans.
to the clerk of which boat we are indebt
ed for the foregoing particulars.
No cenSure can be attaced to the off,
GERS Of the Louisiana. The COLLISION,
we are informed, was altogether eec;-
den tai, and resulted from the fact that
The Belle Of Clarkville did not obey her
helm, and was consequently unchange-
able.
The cargo of the Belle of GAINESVILLE
consisted of sugar, salt, coffee, and no.
lasses, all of which was lost. The iron
chestcontalning twelve thousand, was
saved; the cargo was insured for twenty
three thousand and the boat for eight
thousand.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

Wanfed, at this Ofhce, Immediately. some
o. that stuff. called by the Vulgar CASH.
Those who have not the precious car. par
US With notes on aay solvent Ealk ~ the state.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

GaAHAM's MAGAz1NE.-We have
received the Feb. No. Of this popular
! monthly, and find that it still sustains
the high position among the literary
works OF the county which it has here
tofore maintained. Several fine enora
wings accompany this No., viz: "Tbe
Mandan Chief ssThe Chiefs Daugh-
ter" "The residence Of Rob't Rose,
ESQ.," "1he love letter. and por-
trait Of EDeAa A. PoE, with Short
biography Of bis life. Among the ma
nyswell-written articles in this No. is
brief history Of Gen. Marion a
name familiar.to every schoolboy.
The Magazine contains 8 sheets, at
SO per annrm, IN advance.
We did not receive the January No.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09
LET US HAVE A MEETING.

LET Us HAVE A MEETING.
We propose that the citizens of this
county hold meeting at our January
Court (next Monday, to take into con-
sideration the subject Of State Con-
veption TO amend the Constitution of
the State, so as to extend the right of
suffrage.
That the vital interests of those coun
ties lying west of the Blue Ridge are
almost daily repining, for reasons we
have elsewhere explained, every can
did and impartial observer of events
must acknowledge; and the disregard
for those interests, by the Legislature is
the more keenly felt, when it is recol
lected that those counties pay their full
proportion into the treasury of the State.
But we forbear, at this time, to enter
upon a discussion of the res sons which
have induced the people of the western
counties to call for Convention.
D1sTR1cT CoNvENT1or.- it not
high time to take preliminary steps to-
ward the selection of a proper person
to represent this District in the twenty
ninth Congress? 1t is we'll known
that the term of the present worthy in
'cumbent expires with the present SEES
sion, and that, consequently, we must
choose Representative at our APP
proaching spring election, which takes
place on the Gath of April.
- Monday next will be a suitable time
for the citizens of this county to appoint
delegates to Convention, the time for
meeting to be hereafter determined
Of course, as the town of Harrisonburg
is the most central and convenient,
none will object to that as the place
but what time will be most suitable?-
How would the third Monday in Feb
ruary (the ~ answer
Lost agoin.-The bill which was in.
troduced in our Legislature TO aid the
Valley Turnpikee Company, few days
since, has been laid on the table. Why
is this? Is it because it would be an
unsafe investment or useless expendi-
ture? That cannot be; the report of the
company, last June, shows to the CON
trary. Perhaps it is because our cas-
tern and south western brethren have
determined to dedicate the revenue to
the improvement of their respective
portions of the State, regardless of the
urgent necessities of other sections,
simply because they have the power to
do so. Every man of moderate fore
cast must see the evils which this self
ish, narrow-minded, contracted, not to
say unpatriotic, policy, must ultimately
produce. Sectional jealousies, which
are beginning to disturb the tranquility
of our people, to some extent, will RI
pen into determined, permanent hostil-
ity; and our Legislature will no longer
legislate with an eye impartially fixed
upon the whole State, but merely for
the exclusive benefit, as the policy
seems now to be, fthose sections lust
named.
9EEE~
@Hon. VIM. TAYLOR will accent
our thanks for the important public do
cuments be has forwarded to US.
LATER FROM TEXAS.
By the arrival ofthe cutter Wood
bury, at New Orleans, the papers of
that citv have roroiyo1 'Vaxyoc .io4u. 4
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

Just RECEIVED, supply of cotton
= warn, groceries, and other articles, which
viii be sold low. II. MYERS.
Aug. 8, 1874.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09

eFiginal poll-bock. as having voted for Andrew
cameron, or appeared TO have been erased
therefrom
M. McRea moved 70 hay the subject on the
table M
Nj Newton having called the ayes and noes,
the House Eeflsed-48 to 62-to lay on the
table.
Mr. Banks amendment was then agreed to,
and the amended resol ution adopted-ayes So
to 49,
On motion of Mr. Cootes,
The House adjourned
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-09
-fNE~

@Hon. VIM. TAYLOR will accept
our thanks for the important public do
cuments he has forwarded to us.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-10-08
North Carolina Institution
- For Tic Deaf and DHmb.

NHIS Institution will be opened for the reception
l. Pupils about the lst Of May next, in the City o
Raleigh Pleasant and commodiOus buildings have been
obtained and it is earnestly desired that all persons hav
ing children friends, who of this unfortunate class
will all practicable to have them hear
the time ofopenning the School as possible.
For the present. Pupils will be received any age be-
tween eght and thirty, The Pupils will live in the
same house tn the Principal and his family and will
be at all times under his and direction. The female
Pupils will be under the special of the wife of the
Principal and the Matron the attention will
be given and taken to the comfort, and hap
piness, as well as the Improvement ofal the Pupils.
The terms for Session Of ten months will be one hun
dred and sixty dollars for Board, Washing and Tnon,
including ths necessary Books and all expenses,
cept Clothing and Medical attcndance-payable, one
halfsem annually in advance.
The very best assistant Teachers will be procured,
the number of Pupils may require The precise time
of opening the Scools will be mentioned in future
Advertisement.
All Communications the subject the Institution
addressed to WESTON R. GALES, Esq, Raleigh (pOst
pad) after the lst of April, TO the Principal will be
attended to promptly.
Allapplications for admission for Pupils, who's Pa
rents not able to support them either in full or
part should be made to His Exceency, Gov. GRAHAM
President of the Literary Board
WILLIAM D. COOKE, Principal
Feb 2, 1s45. 535-tf
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-10-08
McELWATNE, BROWNLEY 4 CO,
PETERSBURG. Va

FE EhSbOhG, va
A RE now receiving their Fail supply Of GyocHi,,.
IN which is very general and extensive-lo which
they invite the attention OF purchasers,
I'm their assortment ma v be found
16O HhdS Brown Sngars-common to fine quality
! rs packages Loaf and Lump Sugars,
| so Barrels clarified, Crushed and Powdered do,
$50 Bags Rio, Laguira, Cuba and Java Coffee,
| 1000 Casks scur nails and Brads 3ty to 4Ody,
| 40 Hhds and Tierces Moasses part very superior
| 60 Tons Swedish and English Iron, we'll assorted
$50 ps Cotton Baggng, various widths and qualities
800 Coils Bale rope, Hemp Jute, and fax,
1900 Sides Oak aud Hemlock sole Leather,
$50 dozen upper Leather, Calf Kip, and Sheep Skins
1900 los. Sewing, Wrapping and Seine twine,
1000 lbs. Ball and Hank Shoe thread,
1000 Sacks Liverpool fine and ground Salt,
1000 Reams wrapping, writing and letter Paper,
1000 lbs. Western Bacon sides and shoulders,
German, Blistered, Cast and Shear Steel,
Hoop, Band, Rod, and Horse Shoe Iron,
Patent Horse Shoes, Spring steel,
Gunpowder in Kegs, Or. Kegs and Canisiers,
Shot and Bar Lead of Va. manufacture,
Cotton yarns-best ". c. manufacture,
Bed Cords, Plous sh lines, Manila rope,
Harness and Skiring leather,
Saddles, Brides and Horse Collars,
Cotton Cards, Whittemores best and common,
Imperial, Gunpowder, Y. Htscn and Black Teas,
Indigo, Madder, Copperas, SaltpetIe,
Salts, BOrax, Birthstone, Alum,
Best sperm and Tanners oil, White lead,
Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Nuimegs,
Sperm and Talow candles, Soap, sc. &c.
o. Their best attention will he givon to the sale Of
produce consigned to their care.
August r. lS45. 56S.Sts
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-10-08
Etna Insurance Company.

Agency in Milton, Cas1oeH county, NORTH Carolina.
FHVHE undersigned having been appointed Agent of
Il the Etna Insurance Company. of Hartford, Con-
necticu for the counties of Orange, Gulford Granville,
Person, CaswelI and Rockingham in North Carolina,
including the towns situated in those countless and for
the counties of PtsyVana, Halifax and Mecklenburg
in Virginia, including the towns of Danve, Competi
ton, Halifax C. and Clarksvile, he is prepared to
receive applications and issue Policies of insurance
against losses by Fire, houses goods, wares, and
merchandise, including manufactured work Of every
kind. The amount of premium will range from to
three per cent according the danger and risk Blank
skeletons ofsurVeys will be furnished, applicatonto
the undersigned, by letter or otherwise.
Maj JAMES NJ PALMER, of Hillsboreugh, DR.. j
Nj LINDSAY, of Greensborough and BENJAMIN C..
Cook, Esq, of Oxford, have been appointed Sub
Agents, who will make surveys, and policies OF nsur-
ance will be issued through Them. .....
The proPriety of efecting insurance properly
daily exposed to loss by fire, calamity of frequent
OF late, must be evident 10 every rejecting
mind
When the destructive fire occurred in Fayetteville,
years ago, but few insured, and the loss
many their ALL AT the late fire most of them were
either wholly partially insured; and some had negl-
gently suffered their policies to expire without
ing them. NATHANIEL ]. PALMER.
Milton, N c., Oct. 1st, 1945. 569-tf
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-10-08
Save your Corn CObs & Shucks -!
TO the Planters and MiIlers Of North
CnrOZinn
Carolina

| The undersigned has obtained letters patent 10
enable common Mill stones Tor rocks) now in USE
| TO grind CORN, COB and SHUCK, into mes,
for horses, mules, cattle, hogs &C.. thereby saving
more than one third of crop, which is an impOr-
tant item with planters. The machinery used iUT
the abov purpose is simple and durable, and can
not, with fair MEANS get out Of order. 1t will last
as long as the stones last, with an expense Of ~
cents every live years. To enable the common
mill stones 10 grind ear corn into meal requires NJ
new buildings extra power Ii can also be aP
piled to horse mills, threshing machines, gins or
any given power known. The same mill will
grind one-Ihird more of corn meal by the intro
ducton of this machinery, and can be changed
from grinding corn cob, and sbUck 10 grinding
corn meal in the space of thirty seconds COfn
alone when fed to stock, is said to be by the most
practical and scientific planters constipating in lis
effects, producing founders, cholics and various
other maladies which are incident to stock Glnd,
ing coos and shuck with the corn makes food
congenial with their nature, and cannot produce
any of the serious results above mentioned Stock,
when fed on corn exclusively, are deprived oil thS
benefits of disIension $50 necessary 10 the proper
health Of animals, by their being unable 10 cal
sufficient bulk TO produce GisIensiOn before the
animal becomes gorged. Cobs ground with the
corn produce this necessary dIsIension, without
any danger of diseases arising from oVeIealDg
Corn cob and shuck meal is improved by scaldlng
and still more by boiling, and yet more by 2arh
al fermentation. All the preparations facilitate
digestion for hogs. But horses and mules will
not eat fermented food, consequently :hey will Ie
qure II dry or partially wet with cold WaeI;
Horses, mules and oxen when fed with unground
food, void much in an undigesued state, which Is
OF course lost for all beneficial purposes.
~ Read the subjoned certificate.
~ The Undersigned can be addressed at IA
leigh and all calls will be attended TO punctualy
and with despatch by himself or agent.
VIM. F. COLLINS,
:" Raleigh, Feb. 90, 1915.
Having been solicited by Maj. Collins 10 have
my Mill adjusted TO grind Corn 10 the Ear and
Shuck, consented that he should do so as an eI-
pertinent; and ! am able TO say that it grInds
Corn IN the shueE a. the rate Of 30 bushels p
ed that it grinds shelied Corn more than twice as
last as before, and by my watch, at the rate Of 10
bushels per hour, and the meal finer than usual.
deem i; valuable improvement, and shall Put'
chase the right to ouse it, as il will afford me
speedy way of feeding my horses and cattle anu
VIM. BoYLAN
Feb 20, I845. 5SS1y.