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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20
THE LIONS LEAP.

Once when I was travelling in Ne
maqua Land, | observed spot which
was imprinted with at least twenty
spoons or marks of the hons paw and
as l pointed them out, Namaqua
chief told me that lion had been prac-
Using his leap. On demanding an ex-
PLANTATION, he said, that if lion sprang
at an animal, and missed it by leaping
short, he would always go back to
where he sprang from, and practise
the leap SO as to be successful on ano-
,her occasion; he then related to me
the following anecdote, stating that he
was an eyewitness to the incident:
was passing near the end of crag-
gy hill, from which jutted out a smooth
rock, of from ten to twelve feet high,
when perceived a number of zebras
galloping round it, which they were OBJ
liged to do, as the rock beyond is quite
staep. A lion was creeping toward
the rock to catch the male zebra which
brought up the rear Of the herd. The
lion sprang and missed his mark; he
fell short, with only his head over the
edge ofthe rock, and the zebra gollo-
ped away, switching his tail in the air.
Although the object ofhis pursuit was
gone, the lion tried the leap on the
rock second and third time, till he
succeeded. During this, two more H.
ens came up and joined the first lion.
They seemed to be talking, for they
soared great deal to each other; and
the first lion led them round the rock
again and again. He then made ano-
tb<r grand leap, to show them what he
;ant. they must do at another time. The
chief added, they evidently were talk.
ing to each other, although they talk
ed lond enough, but Thought it was q:
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DIR. THOMPSON'S
UTERINE TRUSS.

TT is the opinion of all theprincipal profes
l. sors of medicne.i in the United States, whs
have given their testimony, that DR.. 1homp
sons Patent apparatus torthe cure Of Prolop
sus and other diseases" possesses superior ad
vantages over any otherapparatus ofthe king
ever presented to the public. Their certlf
Gates to that effect can be seen by calling
on the undersigned at his store in Wood
stock. - *
These Trusses have been examined by DR.
Irwin,D DR.. Magruder.& DR. Wunder, and they
concur with the above sentiments-that it is
the most easy. safe, and certain remedy for
those diseases it processes to cure, ever inven-
ted. They can be had at my store. Those
who stand in need of an article of this Kind
would do well to make immediate application,
JOHN G. SCHMITT.
Woodstock, July 90. 1845.-y. Nj
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20
Mad Dogs !!

Fire in the mountains, run boys, run!
Mad dogs in Woodstock, come boys. come
And war is raging on the wave.
But Extra Pete will paper shave.
All those who have paper which they wish
to have accommodations on, can have it done
at very small discount, by calling at the
Office of the subscriber; and any business, IL
his official capacity, promptly attended
to.
All those who have receipts against ne
will please bring them forward for settle
ment. as am fully prepared to meet them.
either by the ready down, or otherwise -
Come on, all on ye, for nothing on arth gives
me more pleasure than to accommodate nay
friends, PETER E. HOSHOUR, ir.
P S. Il wish to purchase 10 or 10 Likely
negroes, for which the highest cash price
will be given.
All letters addressed to me, must be
postpaid, or they will not meet with aten
ton.
N. B. Just out of Rat Traps, but have yet
on hand small lot of Arabian Gourd seed,
which can be seen by calling at my Office.
January 90, 1916. x@
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20
Henry's Cough Syrup.
AN INFALLIBLE REMEDY FOR
WN1OOP1NR gOWGG1o

Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, &c.
THIs medicine has obtained great celebrity
IL wherever it has been introduced In
the diseases above menil6hed, it has been uni,
versally successful, and has never been known
to fail Of affecting a speedy and perfect cure.
1t IS prepared from the recipe ola distin-
guished physician, and may be relied upon
as far superior to any preparation ever offered
20 the public. AS a safe and successful prerera'
tire of
CONSUMPTION,
it is without rival. A pamphlet, containing
a full description Of the causes and cure of the
diseases to which this remedy is adapted, may
be had gratis Of the undersigned agent. Fol
sale by DIR. J. G. SCHMITT,
Agent for Woodstock.
Jan, / 1S46.-v
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MG(epp 8oops+

THE subscriber has Just returned from
IL the north, and is now opening a large
supply of New Spring and Summer Goods,
which will be sold at reduced prices. My
stock consists of nearly every variety of new
and fashionable styles for ladies' and gentle
mems. apparel. l call the attention of the
the ladies particularly to my Selections of
Calicoes, Lawns, Silks. Musins,s and fancy ar
tcles in every department of dress, II is
deemed unnecessary to give a minute detail
Of all the articles constituting my stock
Suffice it to say, that nearly every article.
pomestic and foreign, to be had in country
stores, can be found at my establishment.
The friends of the establishment and the
public are invited to give me call.
In addition to my collection of Foreign
and Domestic Dry Goods, have the custom
airy supply Of
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DOIllestics.
4 "A GA Brown Muslins

a "A Ga Brown Muslins
"a "A l2.4 Bleached do.
Bleached and Brown Drills, Osnaburgs
Tickings. Apron Checks, Linsey
WHIT and Red Flannels. Cotton Yarn.
All just received and for sale cheap at
Nov. 6, AS HEAD QUARTERS
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20

Fancy Balzofiness Painted Lawns, Sap
silk Warp Alpacas. Blk and Fancy Silks. Blk
and WHIT Chene Gi,igham, Brussels and Vic
toria Skirts, .Iaconet, Null, Swiss. Cheek and
Striped Muslins. WHIT and Blk Nets, Blk
whit and Cotton Silk, Blk Alpaca Cold Alpas
ca and Cotton Hosiery, Rk WHIT Dark and
Light Col'd French Kid Gloves. Farcv Silk.
and Fllet Mitts. Whit Silk and Fillet Gloves.
Thread, Isle and Bob Laces, Edgings, III
servings and Finishing, Bonnet and Cap Rib
bons. Cap Springs. French Flowers and Cap
Tabs, Fancy Satin and Fancy Silk Ties and
Cravats, Da mask, India and Hem stich'd
Hdkfs. Ladies' Fashionable Steel Buttons
Blk and Fancy Silk Fringe. Cable Cord, whit
Satin, Pink Blue and Whit Florence, Blk FIJI
let Wells and Hdkfs, Parasols and Shades.
We would also call the attention of the
Gentlemen to 2 alarge and fashionable stock
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20
JUST RECEIVED.
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
SPRTNGAND SUMMER
g GOODS.
At TOMS Brook and .Saunrqlp.

1T Toms Brook and Saumualle.
HFHE subscribers are receiving, at their
Il stores at the above named pisces, full
and well selected assortment of Spring and
Summer Goods, embracing every variety of
staple and domestic Goods found in country
stores. The attention of the Ladies is parts
cularly solicited, as we feel assured they can
not fail to be pleased with our selections for
their department, embracing, as it does, eve
ry variety OF new style COLLEGES, mouslins.
mernoes, cambrics, lawns, shaws. Iaces, edg-
ings &c. &c. Gentlemen will find cloths,
cassmeres, sattinets, and a handsome supply
of summer goods for coats. pants, vests, &C.,
They will sell goods at fair prices, for cash or
to punctual customers They return their
thanks for the liberal patronage that has
heretofore been extended 10 them, and respect
fully ask continuance of the same
HELLER B BROTHER.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings.,

Silk, Tweed. DeLouria, Blk Drap De IsIy,
Blk Twild Summer, French and American
Blk and Blue Black, Green, Blue and Grass
Cloths, Linen Drillimgs, Blk, Fancy, Tweed
and Summer Cassimeres, Plain and Fancy
Sattinetts Kentucky Jeans, Blk and Fancy
Satin, London Welting, Whit and Fancy Do,t
Bile Marselles Vestlngs, Sup Silk Gum Sus>
,Penders, Shirt Bosoms and Collars, Blk and
Fancy Satin, Blk and Fancy Silk. Fancy
Lawn, Plaid Bingham and Fancy Swiss Cra-
vats, Blk Satin Scarfs. Blk and Fancy Stocks,
Bro, Blea and Cord Halt Hose and Sup Blk
Kid Chavez
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20

A MEXICAN HAIR DYE.-This Dye is
IA warranted, if strictly applied according
to the printed directors to change the hair
from any other color to a beautiful Auburn,or
sasperfectly jet black, Nithon staining or rri-
tating the skin like other hair dyes,
1t is prepared only by DR.. Jayne, No 40.
South Third street, Philadelphia. Price so
cents per bottle. gSold by Dr.. J. G. Schsit.-
Uoodstock. MAY q. 1S,A.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20

INFORMS! U-ORNSf, H'ORNS,i,-
~ DIR. JAyNE'S TONIC VERMlFUGE,l
which is perfectly safe, and so pleasant that
children will not refuse to take it. 1t eHec1
tually destroys worms; neutralizes acidtv or|
sourness ofthe stomach. and is exceedingly
beneficial in lntermitteit and Remittent Fe-
vers, and is sure and permanent cure fd
Fever and Ague. For sale by DR.. John G\
Schmitt, Woodstock, Va.
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J. BAKER,,
ATTORNEY at L.3W,

LEAVING permanently located in Page
Ia dounty, will practice, regularly IL the
courts of Rockingham and Shenandoah, and
will attend to business in any of the adjonsng
counties and will prosecute yigilently all bu-
siness entrusted to his care.-References Bar
ton & Williams, Byrd & Carson. and John s..
Magill, Esqs.s. Winchester, \. S. GRAY. Harris
sonburg near the courthouse Luray,
where he may always be found, unless stte liz
ding some other courts [Jan. Is. 1916.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20

Wanted, at this Office, immediately, some
Of that stuff, called by the vulgar CASH.
Those who have not the precious can pay
Us With notes on anv solvent bank in the state
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-08-20
POSITIVELY THE LAST.

TINE subscribers have given notice time
Il after time, and finding no regard paid
to them, they say now, that it is the last nos
tice and hope that those indebted to the con-
Germ will come forward and close their ac.-
counts, as 70 longer indulgence can be given.
SIBEKT 4 DINGES.
Jaly 2, 1S45.
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Hardware,
Queensware,
Boots s. Shoes,
Drugs, Medicines,
Groceries, &c.

az AS heretofore, country produce will be
taken in exchange for Goods at market PR
oes. N WALTON &tCO.
May 2, 1916.
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well to be of, or they might have some
talk about me e.. yMaryyatt's Scenes N
s9friea.
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r O T. Il | c. A l..
THE THREE CROWNS.

From the Forest MINSTREL collectio
ractive Poems, by Mrs. Person
She wore the crown of Beauty,
A queen Of hearts was she;
And proud and strong men at her feet
Adored on Bonded knee;
She seemed thing to worship,
So regal was her grace,
And such a seal Of majesty
Impressed her perfect face.
Her cheeks were red with beauty,
Her smile was rich with pearls,
Her white brow shone like purity
Amid her golden curls.
Her eyes were like deep fountains
Beneath the southern skies,
In which the richest blue IF heaven
In pure reflection lies.
Her voice was like the wild birds.
That sings her hymn at even,
Z Her radiant smile came DER the soul
So like dream of heaven;
She wore the crown Of Beauty,
But wore it in her pride,
And Envy with her whitening breath
Walked ever by her side.
She wore a crown of Genius
She ranged the field of thought;
She studied natures beauteous book,
With holy lessons fraught;
And tones. that are to others
Impenetrably sealed,
Unclasping 1t her magic touch,
Their precious lore revealed.
With footsteps like the zephyr,
She climbed Parnassus' height,
And, from its rainbow coronet,
Wove garlands of delight;
BY Haicon's pure fountain
She often paused to drink,
To Gull the never tading flowers
That clustered on its brink.
Her mind was like pure waters.
Where richest pearls abound,
Her fancy strung them playfnlly,
And threw them flashing round;
She wore the crown of Genius,
To which earth's monarchs bow;
But it was fever to her heart,
And ice upon her brow.
She wore Religions circlet.-
A thqrney crown seemed,
From which no sheen Of yellow gold,
No diamond lustre CLEANED;
But from its pure white blossoms
Exhaled fragrant balm,
That lay upon her heart and life,
A blessing and a charm.
Above her fair young forehead
1t shone serenely bright,
And Beauty's rose and Genius gem
Grew glorious in its light;
The crown of holy meekness
She wore in perfect peace;
I: shed a light Of truth and love,
And filled her soul with bliss.
NVo to the crown Of Beauty!
Its flowers grew pale and seer,
And its adorers fled like birds.
When autumn days are drear;
W'o to the crown of Genius!
Twas cold upon her brow;
Alas! tits only Ger the grave
Its living jewels glow.
All hail Religions chaplet,-
We bless its heavenly power,
There's healing in each verdant leaf,
And balm in every flower;
No blight, no change, no whitening,
Comes ever to that wreath;
1t blooms, a balm, bliss in life,
A glorious hope in death.
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AS USUAL.

TIME subscriber offers for sale gooa as
Il sortment of Dry Goods, Hardware,
Queensware, Shoes, Boots, an excellent selec
ton of Books Medicines, Paints, SDyestuffs,
and Patent medicines of every kind (such as
Jayne's, Hance's, SCI Confectionery, Tobac-
CO, Segars. Stone and Potters' ware Glass OF
all sizes-Fresh Garden Seeds Just received
and many articles too tedious to MENTION
Call for what you want, and any article called
for, ifnot on hand, can be purchased by one
of my family in Baltimore now. and sent on in
a few days. will sell every article as low as
it can be had elsewhere. Produce taken in
exchange for goods. Reasonable credit will
be given, and cash thankfully received.
JOHN G SCHMITT.
February IS.
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The sluggard is a burthen to him
self and reproach to good society. Z
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The bucks inIowa are said to gosto
meeting ma pair Of pantaloons made
Of hemp and hop vines, and vests made
ofhornets' nests and paste, shirt man
ufactured of milk woodland cotton, and
70 crown all, they wear wolf-skin caps
and 60 barefoot.
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tits saidFby some one of our conem-
poraries, that there is an old codger in
Gotham, whose name is not given, who
snores so loud, that he can't sleep
in the same room with himself.
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-9sHy@

Bread crurnbled and mixed with e.
quail quantities of sugar and quick
lime, makes destructive bait for rats
and mice.
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WOODSTOCK, July 70, 1913. y.
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10Y Fulton Street, n. 7.
New York, Feb. S, 1916,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-08-20
Arrival of the Hibernia.

ELEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
The Steamship Hibernia, arrived at Boston
Monday morning, in g 1-2 days from Liver
pool bringing London dates up to the 18th
and IL days later than before received.
TIE OREGON TREATY. The Hibernia
has brought out the Oregon Treaty, ratified
by the British Government, under the hand
of its Foreign Minister, Lord Palmerston.-
This important document was signed by his
lordship and the Hon. M'Lane on Friday, the
1 9TH, at the Foreign Office, and afterwards
conveyed to Liverpool and despatched by the
Hibernia, by Mr. M'Lane.
In the House of Lords, on the 18th, the
Marquis of Landsdowne laid before the House
the Treaty. The notifications had that day
been exchanged. A similar communication
was made in the House of Commons by Lord
Palmerston.
The Caledonian arrived out on the 10Th, in
Is 1-2 days from New York
Business, on the whole, is in a more active
and settled state than it has been for some
time past. The manufacturing districts are
busy, and confidence prevails.
The iron trade has received an impetus du-
ring the last fortnight
A terrific hurricane has been recently ex-
perienced along the banks of the Wolga, by
which property to large amount has been
destroyed.
The failure of the apple and pear crop is
reported to be quite general throughout Eng
land.
The potatoe rot prevails extensively in sew
eral of the agricultural districts.
The cholera is spreading in India.
The excitement against the Jesuits is in
creasing in Switzerland.
A large lake near Inst, in the Tyrol, has
suddenly disappeared.
Great numbers Of persons in Germany are
preparing to emigrate to the United States
Ten persons were recently killed by one
stroke of lightning near Lyons in France.
The crops are in SPLENDID condition, and
one Of the earliest and most productive har-
vests on record is nearly ripe for the sickle
in every part Of the country.
The cotton market is firm with a good
steady business, and prices have an upward
tendency.
The American provision market has been
in quiescent state as regards beef, with
dropping prices. The market is bare of fine
cheese, which would secure a good return
inferior qualities 90 off heavily at lower rates
Rnmors prevail that the potatoe disease is
doing the work of destruction on the growing
crops.
Accounts from Algiers represent Abd-el
Kader as flying before the French, and in a
state Of most ptiable distress. They repre-
sent also that the people are disguised with
him, complain bitterly of him, and refuse him
all assistance. But they have said the same
thing so often, and the result has proved it tt
be so untrue, that in this case we must no
ttach much credit to it,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-08-20
Slavery in Vermont.

Were any Slaves ever held in Vermont by
her own citizens, to be emancipated ?-ChrOn-
icte, Aug. 5.
1t would seem so. The Constitution of the
State was established by Convention, held
at Windsor, July I'd, 1777. In the journal
of the General Assembly, October Session
1878, find the following resolution.
"ReSoiced That Committee of three be
appointed to prepare bill respecting the free
dom of Slaves, agreably to the Bill of ri ghts.
Committee chosen, Mr.. Harris, Mr.. RowIey
Mr. Cooper"
Vermont State Papers Vol 1, p. 285.
The Bill of Rights was made part of the
Constitution.
In the Session Laws of 1856 l find the
following act :
IAN ACT to prevent the sale and trans
portation of Negroes and NIulattocs out of
this State.
Whereas, by the Constitution of this
State, all the subjects of this commonwealth
of what ever color, are equally entitled to the
ineStimable blessings Of freedom, unless they
have forfeited the anne by the commission Of
some crime, and the idea of Slavery is eX-
pressly and totally exploded from our free
government
And whereas, instances have happened
ofhe former o,cners Of Negro Shares in this
Commonwealth making sale ofsuch persons
asSlaves Notwithstanding their being liberated
By the Constitution and attempts have been
made to transport such persons to foreign
parts in open violation of the laws Of the land
"Be II therefore enacted, &C., that if any
person shall hcarafter, make sale of any sub
jcct Of this State, with intent to hold or sell
such person as a slave; every person so of
Tending, and convicted thereof, shall forfeit
and pay to the person injured for such offence
the sum Of one hundred pounds and costs of
suit to be recovered by action of debt, COM
plant or, information. '-Ib. pp.505-6.
1t can hardly be said that Slavery ever ex-
listed in Vermont by authority Of the Gocer-
mem of the State. Prior to the adoption of the
Constitution there was no Observation-Disclosures
government The people lived in state APP
preaching pure democracy. The pressure Of
external circumstances produced harmony
among themselves and the resolves of Con
ventions and orders of the" Council of Safe
ty," were acquiesced in by common consent.
n Chronicle w. G.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-08-20

Mr. SPEAKER Il am not forward to ask
the ear of the House; trust that, keeping
within the limits prescribed to the members
by the Rule yesterday, l shall not weary it
Indeed l enjoy so much Of the argument, wit
and eloquence Of gentlemen about me, that
sometimes really forget, that | have anything
to do but to listen.
There are Subjects however, upon which
as citizen of an intelligent free State, and
more especially as one of the Representatives
of the seat of the principal literary institu-
ton of New Hampshire, where the young
men of the State are instructed and disciplin-
ed in the principles and duties of life, am
not content to be wholly silent.
The question before the House is one OF
these subiects-a question of principle, of
high moral duty, of liberty and humanity
the great question ofcivil history, upon which
have been expended the best energies of a.
wakened mind all over the world, and with
which are connected the dearest hopes Of our
race.
The Resolution under consideration in
vites us to express ourselves on the subject
of American Slavcry-to speak QUITO let
our voice be heard as the Government of
New Hampshire, as portion of the people
of the free hills and the free air of the
North.
The amendment offered by the Gentleman
from Weare, proposes inaction-silence. Sir,
| can consent to no such thing. 1t is time for
this State to speak, to speak intelligibly and
decidedly. She cannot be still and be guilt
less.
1t is to late for Indifference, or neutrality
or delay. 1t is the duty of this Legislature
to utter its voice in the cause of human Lib
erty. The people of this State demand it :;
the country looks for it. We canuot evadc
the responsibility 1t is the highest duty of
the Government at this moment, and l re-
ioice to see a disposition here, to meet that
duty manfully and heartily. We shall not re-
greet it it will be among the cherished rec
objections of our brief public life.
Gentlemen dcprecate agitation; they are
alarmed at discussion; they court repose and
silence. Why not discuss this matter, Sir
Is anything to be feared from inquiry? Any
thing to be lost by consideration and courte-
GUS, earnest argument Of great civil and NOR
al questions2 We propose no violence, no
exercise of unconstitutional power, no inter-
ference with the domestic policy Of sister
States. We claim no right to strike the
shackles from a single Slave, We only as
sert the liberty of speech-wc only solicit the
ears of the master. We say to the people OF
the slaveholding States, come, let us reason
together We appeal to the conscience, the
Judgment, the magnanimous sentiments Of
| the human heart. And it is matter of great
10Y, that this appeal is not idle or vain II
never was wholly so i'll any age of the world
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-08-20
DANDIEs.-Dow, Jr., discourses to those

/. DANDIEs.-Dow, Jr., discourses to thosC
lgnoble gentry in the following strain:
a time piece in a beaver-dam, or matrass in
hog pen. You fill no larger space in the
worlds eye than the toe nail of a musouito
would in market house, or a stump-tailed
dog in all outdoors; you are as little thought
OF as the fellow who knocked his grandmoth-
er's last tooth down her throat,and as for your
brains, ten thousand such could be preserved
in drop Of brandy, and have as much sea-
room as tad pole in Lake Superior-and as
for your ideas, you have but one, (and that is
stamped on your leaden skull an inch deep,)
that tailors and females were made to be gulled
by you, and that you think decent people en-
Wy your appearance. Poor useless tobacco
worm! You are decidedly hard case