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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-12

y log hut, or an ill-shapan pile Of
weather boarding, will no longer suit
HIM, He must havea degree Of neat
ness around him, which before he
would not have dreamed of: and thus
he gives employment to different clas-
ses of laborers who otherwise would be
idle. He is new customer for the
merchant, and he is home market
for his neighbor, the farmer. He is a
greater friend and nearer Of the Cler-
gy, and necessarily greater patron Of
the Lawyer. He encourages the press,
and the newspaper is his daily food, for
his mind now has the power of receiv-
ing and conveying its electric charge.
knowledge is to him what clover is to
the soil. ltgives his mind new capac-
tiles, and new powers of production.
We all know, that if clover can be
made to grow upon land the best crops
of every kind can be made to follow
We all should know, that if knowledge
can be made to take root in the mind,
thrift in all the desirable pursuits OF
life will easily succeed. Let US clover
the barren minds which thicken in our
State, as the good husbandman does
his unproductive fields. The seeds
which we now sow will not be cast
away. The multiplication Of the num-
Der Of educated men will multiply the
number of men offortune. More flour
ishing villages will smile throughout
sur Commonwealth. Increased popu-
lation, increased manufacture, increas-
ed trade, increase in the wages and
the dignity of labor; these will be some
ofthe results arrived at. The earnings
of all will be added to, and the public
treasury will be more easily filed
Thus the community at large becomes
richer; and thus the sumanaum bonuqn of
your seeking-the idol which you
worship as a power is set up in the
land. Now, hear US, Judges: wealth
is your object, and we have showed
you mat knowledge is the way IN which
to obtain it. Then, why not scatter
knowledge You gain your own end,
and you gain ours. You agree to diff
fuse education for the sake of the rich
es which it will confer. We advocate
it for the sake of the glory with which
it will invest our old Commonwealth
for the safeguard which 1t will afford
to her institutions and her liberties
for the distinction and eminence which
it will give her among her sister States
for the beneficent institutions which
it will raise up to increase the virtues
and the refined charities amongst the
people-for the materials which it will
afford to illustrate and adorn her history
for the enlargement which it will
give to her cultivated society, and for
the proud position which it will enable
her to occupy in the Republic of Let
ters.
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REVOLUTION IN CALIFORNIA.

We have later intelligence from Cal
lfornla, which states that the Mexican
authorities have been wholly driven out
of Upper California. The cause Of
popular government is rapidly progress
sing. The general complaint was
that the laws, established by the Mex
ican authorities, were burthensome
and obnoxious, aud that the people had
no part in the enactment of them.-
They declared they could not acknowl-
edge the right ofany body of men to
impose laws upon them without their
knowledge Or consent. The Govern
ment treated the people with contempt,
and threatened instant death, if they
persisted in their demands. Alarm
ed for their personal safety, and settlers
resolved TO risk their lives at once in a
struggle for independence; The govern
ment herds, cattle, horses, &c., were
driven from around the Governors
dwelling, or fort; scouting parties were
stationed at distance of some miles, to
cut off all supplies, and after the lapse
Of few weeks, messengers were des-
patched to the fort to ascertain the dis
position Of Governor Mieheltorena and
his army. The armed settlers number
ed two to one ofthe army. Resistance
was useless, and the Governor withdrew
with his forces, leaving the country in
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Loray, Hope Mills,
Long Meadows, Marksyile,
Honeyville
Etectscas.- An election was held on
Monday last, by the Justices of this
county, for County Clerk, Surveyor,
and Constables. Capt. S. c. VIII
LIAMs was elected Clerk, over JOEL
PENNYgAcKER, Esq, by one majority.
X. WALTON was reelected Surveyor,
over Messrs. JOHN N. NEWMAN, and
JOHN c. EWING. All the former Con-
stables were reelected, except those
who resigned. The new Constables
are Col. H. S. G. ALBERT, VIM. J.
DINGEs, VIM. GoLLoDAY, and Mr..
WHITE.
From EURopE.-Nothing Of extra.
ordinary interest or importance was re-
ceived by the last arrivals. The Eng
iish journals are still blusteringly dis
cussing the probabilities Of war with
the United States, and stigmatise the
citizens and government of this coun-
try as land pirates, swindlers, dishon-
orable, &c.; and speak disparaglngly
OF our ability to go to war with that
country. Indeed, they say we have
not a sufficient military force to encoun-
ter the semi-barbarians of Mexico -
If the editors Of those papers really do
believe what they say, then are they
most acknowledgement of the character
OF our people. If they will take the
trouble to refer to the history of the
two wars we had with Great Britain.
they may disabuse their minds of the
errorinto chthey have fallen. But we
cannot believe them so ignorant of our
condition. Let them not suppose that
political differences among us would
divide our strength in time of war;
Every American citizen is bound to his
country by indissoluble ligaments-
each one has interests to prompt him
to its defence; his lands, his freside,
his wife, his children, and above all,
the glorious political institutions I'M
der which he lives, free and indepen-
dent-and declaration of war against
US, from whatever quarter, would at
once uniteus in one nnbroken pbalanx
against the enemy. Not so in Eng
land: leaving out The property holders,
the mass of her citizens are bound to
her soii BY no endearing tie, no pa
triotic feeling. The .brisilng bay
onet' before their eyes, and the fear
of death, keep the oppressed English
man IN subsection 10 his government.
Should The two countries be unfortu-
nately plunged into war, these facts
VII be MALE manifest.
Texas. In pursuance Of a procla-
nation Of President JONES, the Texan
Congress met on The Alb inst. to con-
slider the annexation proposition Of our
government. No fears need 1e enter
tanned by the friends of the measure as
% the result of the deliberations Of that
body. The decree has gone forib from
the PEOPLE, as Interchangeable as the
laws Of the Medes and Persians, and
must be executed, despite the brides of
England AID the treachery of portion
Of her own citizens, and the rampan,
opposition Of the Aboliaionists.
-eGe
BRrTIsH PH1LANTHRopy. Iii well
known that the British government
has large naval force constantly cruz
sing on the coast If Africa, for the pur-
pose Of destroying The slave trade.
The psvify Of he intentions Of the gov
eminent We do not question; but cir
zd1sIs6ess isssDtly brought y light,
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Govenor for Oregon.-The New
Orleans Republican says Col. R. M.
Johnson, Of Kentucky, would have
been appointed Gov. Of Oregon, il
Browns bill had passed at the last ses-
sion of Congress. The Missouri Re-
porter regrets that it was not passed,
and Col. Johnson sent over the noun
tains with fifteen or twenty thousand
emigrants, properly armed and equip
ped. The Hero Of the Thames IS Just
the man to lead such IN enterprise,
and lay the foundations Of republican
State on the Paf.ifc.
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PosT-OFFICES
JUNE 10, lsss.

Within Thirty Miles Of Woodstock,
To ,oiieh Papers may be sent Free cf Postage,
from the LIST Of .Jsty neat.
Below We give list ofthe post off :
ces in this county and Page, TO which
the SESTIHEL may be sent, free Of
postage, from and after the first of July
next. The subscription price being
only s2,payable within the year, makes
the expense oftaking the paper com
parailvely ,rifing.
SHENANDOAH.
Strasburg, Toms Brook,
Stony Creek, Columbia Furnace,
Red Banks, Mt. Jackson,
Moore's Store, New-M Market.
PAGE.
Luray, Hope Mills,
Long Meadows, Marksville,
Honeyville
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On the first of this month there were
in commission in the British Navy two
hundred and thirty vessels. Of these
upwards of fifty vessels carrying one
thousand guns, are upon the Eastern
and Western coasts Of this Continent,
and capable of being speedily concen-
trated at any required points.--.7ler.
andaaa Gazette.
Mr.. Alexander Atocha, citizen Of
the United States, engaged in CONNER
ical pursuits in the city of Mexico, was
ordered short time since to quit the
Republic in eight days. A remon-
STRANGE was despatched by the American
Minister to the Mexican Government,
but the allotted period allowed to Mr..
A:ocha expired, and he was forced to
depart for Vera Cruz, from whence
he sailed for New York.--BdIt. Amer.
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nERcrLaNEUM AND poMpEu.

The cities Of Herculaneum and Pom
pen introduce US 70 the social system
OF the ancient world. They were de-
stroyednine years sf.er the destruction
at Jerusalem, ten years after the mar
iyrdam OF Peter and Paul, and several
years before the decease Of the AMOS
tie John. The objects exhumed may
be REGARDED as Of . society Contemporary
with the life ofour Lord. Z
Long before this eruption, Vesuvius
had been q,,iesceDt- Virgil mentions
il. moi, though be speaks Of Etna. Ii
was an age Of peculiar divine jadge-
ments. The Holy City had just been
sacked "a deyouring Ere, raging for
thee days, had broken out and spread
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-11-20
DIR. THOMPSON'S
UTERINE TRUSS.

IT is the opinion of all the principal profes-
Il sors of medicine in the United States, who
have given their testimony, that DR.. IAon,p
sons Patent apparatus }orthe cure Of Proh.p
sus and other Diseases" possesses superior ad
vantages over any other apparatus otthe kind
ever presented to the public. Their certif-
Gates TO that effect can be seen by calling
on the undersigned at his store in Wood
stock.
These Trisses have been examined by DIR.
Irwin, Dir. Magruderss DR.. Wunder. and they
concur with the above sentiments--tbat it is
the most easv. safe. and certain remedy for
those diseases it processes to cure, ever inven-
ted.-They can be had at my store. These
who stand in need Of an article of this kind
would 90 well to make immediate application.
~ JOHN G. SCHMITT.
Woodstock, July 20. l843-y
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CARRIAGE-MAKINC.
glepairiutj, ete+

EOHN CL1NEDINST, 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
QsA11E 80 Carriages, Buggies,
G5@Sl- CHARYOTEES, SULKIES,
BAkOUCHES, 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 we'll as it can be done else
where. he 1atters himself that he will be able
to give general satisfaction.
His shop is on the main street. between the
residences Of DR.. Jos. Irwin and Col H. S. G.
Albert, where he viii be glad to receive orders
for any work in his line.
Woodstock, April II, le45.-y
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terror in Rome-a plague swept off
multitudes-the disciples Of Christ im-
agined they beheld the fearful signs
predicted Of the end ofihe world-.ha
The day Of vengeance had come, and
that God was making display of his
retri5utive justice.
Amid terrible connections and ca
lami;ies and mortal pes,ilences, the
words of Isaiah were fulfilled: that the
nations should tremble at His pres
ence.
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Yeralas Rse.nsasss.

TIME most popular remedies Of the pre-.
u ent day are those which cleanse and ptri
fy the blood, and which afesk nov 10 be in
nocent in their qualities Such remedies as
Anthony. Mercury, Zinc, and the having re-
course tc Bleeding in diseases, are nov, i is
hoped gone out of fashion. and Vegetable
Remedies will be soon the popular medicine.
Then Brandreth's Vegetable InsrersaI Pill
will be used and appreciated. They are
known to act benefcially on query part Of the
body; being taken up by the chyle they psss
into the blood, which they purify; and il
should lie RENE mbered that they only remove
those parts from the blood which were the
cause OF inflammation or disease Of any kind
Nothing is equal to Kidding the ytiaied hu-
mors with vegetable medicine of tllis kis =
which eighty four years have proved nsx,x g
cd injury, but always good.
C. 1MPURITY OF BLOOD causes pail
and occasions disease upon that part Of the
body which from any cause may be weakest.
Thus in persons whose blood is impure, should
they have a cold, the impure matter would
settle upon their lungs, and consumption be
the trouble; so with other affections. All
trouble is saved by using the BRANDRETH
PILLS, which cannot irjure, and which caI.
not be overdone. Only use them in the com.
doses and you will be up and well, while
those who are too wise 10 take such siu,nlc
medicine. are bed ridden, or premutureiy end
their days. The Bransireth Pills ale only be.
ginning to be appreciated; they are found TO
never deceive, they are the only internal
medicine required in this climate.
BE careful Of pretended universal purg at;res.
which cannot be used without irjurv to the
body rs Brandreth's Pills can. hat are
they? Are they not limitations Of the Bran.
dreih Pills recommended in advertisements
stolen from DR.. Drandre,h? Were they not
originally counterfeit pills purpoft;ng to be
the genuine Brandreth Pills. But in conse.
quence ct the new labels On the Brandre,h
Pill boxes are they not obliged to come out un
der ether coiors equally fascl Observe lie
makers and travelling agents Are they not
men whom DR.. Brandreth hath cast eff. not
tor good conduct truly Is not this true as
applicable to The pretended .. Indian" and, in
TACT, to nearly all the advertised pills If the
day Shall the public trust their lives in the
hands OF these unpr.ncipIeel men, Surely
not.
The Brandreth Pills gre styenta fer weak
ness-they are liked best by those who have
taken the most of them. DR.. Rran,lretf can
give personal reference to thousands who have
been restored from bed Of sickness by their
use, when every ether mems had proved en-
trely unavailing. These cases are continual
Iy occurring in this city and in every part Of
the Union Get Brandretl's Pills ii you are
not perfectly healthy. and they will restore
you-ifmedicine can do it-because they ex
pei those humors which are the cause Of i'm.
purity of the blood. and at the same time the
body is strengthened by the operation OF this
most excellent medicine.
sibert :. Dnges. only agent for shenando.
all; 6. Jordan, Luray.
July 81, 1S44.-y. nl
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Neso Goods .agas3a!

EESHE subscriber is receiving his Fail &
Il Winter supply of Goods from the North
ern Markets. Also, lot Of Goods from
the Valley. Factory. His assortment
embraces every description Of Goods for the
season, usually found in Country Stores lie
is determined to sell low for Cash, or OH time
to punct,a customers, or exchange for Coun
try Produce.
He returns his thanks fer past encourage
ment, and thinks he will be able to meet the
expectations Of his friends.by selling at .
small advance on piipe cost, aud Offering
nothing but good and cheap Goods MI TIL
tme' Cali inand see, anyhow II
JOHN &C. KERN.
Oc.9, ls4s.
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CoMsToCK & cos CONCENTRATED
Compound Fluid Eatroci Of
SARS.AP.4RTLL.A

For the cure of Scrofula, Chronic Rheumatism
General Debility, Cutaneous Diseases, Tet.
ter, Liver Affections, Biles from an impure
habit OF body, Ulcerations of the Troat and
Legs, Pains and Swelling of the Bones, and
all diseases arising from ali impure state Of
the blood, exposures and imprudencies in
life, excessive use of mercury, &c.
Inc great popularity of Sarsaparlla, and i,s
established efficacy, render it superfuous to
enter INTO any encomium on its virtues. or sd.
due any evidence in its favor. The Sarsapa.
r'iia is warranted positively as good as any oih
er that can be mace one dollar, 1t lust hs II
the price OF those so much advertised, and az
strong and IN AS large bottles. Price so cents
Ter sale by John e. KERN. Woodstock.
Feb. 45-y
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YE,HE slcK-nEADAcHE, Either Nerrou

YNyHE slCK-HEADACHE, Either Nervous
u or Bilious. This disease is one from,
which arises more misery to the human fami-
" than is generally supposed; not being di.
rectly fatal it is often neglected. or persons
resort SO much to the use of purgatives and
other medicines, as to impair their general
health, and often induce fatal diseases The
article, DIR. sPOHN'S HEADACHE REM
EDY. from Comstock 4 Co. now offered,
Sc ems 10 have overcome these difficulties -
While its effects are most powerful and innae
date in curing an attack Or keeping il of, il
is SO perfectly mild and innocent as to be used
for infants with the greatest effect and safety.
For sale tsJohn G. KERN, woodstock.
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a S1ONishiNo:.:.-Ail Among Tie thousand
~ medicines advertised as certain cures
for pulmonary complsinss,' JAYNE'S EX-
PECTORANT stands alone. Its path to
public confidence has been paved. not by
pufis, but by CURES. DR.. Jayne, being
hmselfa Physician, does not profess 10 per
form ply impossib Ities but lie does as
sert. and he is borne out by well au.hent:ca-
ted facts that IL all DISEASES OF THE
LUNGS AND CHEST, which are suscept-
BILE of cure without miraculous interference,
his EXPECTOHANr will restore the patient
to health. No other medicine will remove
mucuS or'pus from the throat SO thoroughly
as this 1t efIectually loosens the coaguated
masses from the membrane which, lines the
rachea, and at every cough the patient viii
BRING up portions of the disengaged matter
IN all Complaints IF the Pulmonary Organs
even where nature seems to be making no tf
tort 10 throw OFT the disease, Jaynes Expecto-
rant tnparis vigor to the machinery Of resp
tation,and enables them to tisencu,nber them
selves OF the obstructions when had mpe.iet!
tier tree operation. 1t has restored hundred dis
to Persct health, after their physicians hesl
given them up as inc,trable, with Consump
lion Cough. colds, asthma, inRuenza, bron.
chit's, hopping cough, splitting blood, in a
word all diseases Of Pa LMONAhy nature
Yield to this preparation, if properly admins
tered. For sale by DR. J G schmitt, Wood
stock. 1Feb 20 ,A5-v.
Look TO Your Pantries and Bed Rooms.
OACH s. BED BUG HANE-This is
Fl ., sure and certain remedy for these
no1'ous rermin. 1t las 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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DIR Inns GALBANUM. Machine press II
STRENGTHENING PLASTER.

These plasters, greatly improved, and have
Ing the preference ct all sthers, ere warmly
recommended by all doctors as invaluable fer
all invalids having pains in the breast, back O,
side. Weakness and lameness are relieved =.
once by their use, and the parts restored -
strength and warmth and health. Anv ~
son wearing one of these plasters, win be a..
.oRisiied and delighted at the comfort i sf.
sords Those threatened with lung complaints
should never trust themselves day without
a plaster 1t removes the irritation Of inc;p;.
ent consumption from the lungs to the surface
of the body and draws off The internal af3sc.
ton, So in liver complaints and coughs and
colds. Children with whooopinr cough
should always have one to prevent the cough
citing On the lungs. Their excellence viii
be understood BY all on trial. For sale by J..
G. KERN. Woodstock. (Feb. 6-y
Wdnied, ii this Office, immediassly. some
Of that stuff. called by the vulgar CASB.--
Those who have not the .precions,s can pay
MS With notes on ans solvent hank ID NE sssse.
COFFEE! 0oFFEHEl ooff2Ei!!
uST received ard Tor sale, q lot Of Prime
sCcfees which will retail at only 10 centz
pound. Call ond see. 81 80
DIR. JNO. G. sCHMlTTS.'
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E3YNE,S CARMLNITyYE R.aLSaa.-

E3YNE'S C.aRMINITvVE B.GLSqM--
Is certain. safe and efectuaI remedy for
Dysentery, Diarrheea, or Looseness, Cholera
Morbus. SUMMER COMPLAINT, Cole.
Gripping Pains, Sour Stomach, Sick and Ner.
vous Headache, Heartburn, Waterbrash, Pain
or Sickness of the Stomach. Vomiting, spit.
ting up OF Food after Eating. Want of Appe-
t'te, Restlessness and Inability to sleep, Wind
IN the Stomach and Bowels, Mysteries, Melan-
choly and Lowness of Spirits and for all Bow,
el Affections and Nervous Diseases. For sale
by DIR. John G. Schmitt. Woodstock. Va.
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New Establishment.

HNHE subscriber would respectfully an
r nounceto the public 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 viii always Keep OH
hand an extensive assortment of hats, made
after the latest fashions and most approved
styles. From the experience Of his foreman
in the establishment. MIR. J. c.. he thinks be
can safely say that his work, both as to its
make and finish. viii be superior to any made
in the place, and not inferior to any made in
the North. His prices shall be moderate, and
hats will be sold at wholesale at a very lib
exchange for hats, at the market price.
Fl. ST. JNO. RIEKER.
Woodstock May g. I845.-y
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HYNE'S HAIR TONIC For the Pres
e ervatio',. BeasHy, Gyossth. and Restoration
of the Hair--This Hair Tome has produced
beautiful NEW HAN on the heads of hundreds
who have beenbalI for years. 1t also puri,
fies the head from DandruH:- Cures diseases
ofthe Scalp Preserves the hair from falling
off, or becoming peremtorily gray
For salehy j. G. SchmEt, Woodstock,
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n ERNE ( BONE LINlMENT AND IN
IN DIAN VEGETABLE ELIXIR-.4 Cure
for Rheumatic .afections-1 his article is most
truly named. as it penetrates to every nerve
and sinew of the person using it. and it has
sustained "A reputation unexuailed by ary 9TH
er article for rheumatism. This externally.
with the Indian Vegetable Elixir internally,
VIII cure the most severe cases--extend con
tractei muscles, ard bring feeling and sensi
bility to limbs org paralyae and useless
Prepared by Comstock & Co N. Y, and for
sale by / C. KERN Nooflst0ck.
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= oNGLEY'S GREAT WESTERN IN
a DIAN PANAGEA 1,i,;s d.. .

z ONGLEY'S GREAT WESTERN IN
-zA DIAN PANACEA.-ThisP apacea il
very palatabe medicine, and we ask those
who are not acquainted with it to try it, 1t
will be found sure and speedy remedy, st
all times and seasons, as cathartic or anti
bilious physic. without particle Of rnin or
nausea. 1t is the cheapest and best medicine
ever compounded. We say try it; and I'll,
does not commend itself even beyond our re-
port OF it. then condemn it; but if it proves y
remedy the most pleasant to take, the mos,
agreeable ard certain in its operation. and the
most valuable in its general results upon that
delicate machine. the human system, Of anv
thing you have ever used, then say SO, the
the proprietor and he world may have eat
benefit of your experience. Prepared by
Comstock g Co. N. ", and for sale by John
G.. KERN, Woodstock, Va.