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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-05-04
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APPLES OF SoDoM.

On resuming our desert path [says
the author Of the "Cresent and the
Cross" we picked up some apples Of
Sodom that lay s'rewn upon the deser,
without apparent connection with any
stem; hey were of a bright gold green,
about The size of an orange, but perfect
" round and smooth; they gave the
idea fleeing swelled out with The rich.
est juice, that when bitten must su>!,
forth to meet the 'hirs'ing lips; you
crush this plausible tind, however, and
cloud Of feiM dust bursts forth, y hi, h
leaves only few little cinders as a
residue. du9m
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-05-04

r Q Ell &c Al.
THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.


THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
What mean the miles ii cleaning wire
Stretched out afar DER hill aud plain,
A It 10 string some massive 'y,e
To ing ont Earsh's rede-mng .,,sin'
II lisa Tyre. whose every string i' 'aaN*
Shall viara,e to the praise &c Man;
Such tribute 10 his gsnius bring
IS ne'ar was paid since Time began.
Il ia the master piece Of Earth
The climax Of all human might
When Man, fofge,inl Of his birth.
lnfTinges on Jehovsh's right.
|! is the path where lightnngs fly
Obediens to Mans lord'y will.
Who forced them from their native sky,
And chained them down on every hill.
Once they we've messengers Of God.
And flashed through Heaven remotes. sran,
But now they've lei, their high abode.
Io herald on. the ways Of Man.
No more We'll ,rnsi the carrier dove,
o. iron s'eed. or tagging gale,
But call the beginnings from above.
To spread the news ard tell the tale.
They far outspeed the rolling Earth,
And pu, the car of Time aback-- .
Before the Future has its birth
lis passed upon the spirit track.
That track--the great highway Of Thought
Where distant nations converse hold;
Ere word is said or deed is wrought,
'Tis whispered round and round the world.
From East to West from pole to pole
Wherever Man has pressed the sod
The every though, Of every soul,
Is omnipresent, like as GoD.
It binds the nations all in one,
And thrills its pulse throughout the union,
Till every kingdom, tribe and tongue,
Shall hive and act in full communion
.r.. ~ Y. Tribune
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JOBS WIFE.

Sly Beelzebub took all occasions.
To try jobs consisncy and patience;
He took his honor, took his health,
HIS took his children. took his wealth,
His servants, oxen, horses, cows
But cunning Satan did not take his spouse.
But Heaven. that brings GU, good from evil.
And loves to disappoint the devil,
Had pre- determined to restore
Tro. fold, all he had before;
His servants, oxen, horses, cows
Short-sighted devil. not to take his spouse!
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-05-04

HNHE AMERICAN AGRlCULTURIST is
Il now in the seventh year Of its publica-
ton. From its commencement it took high
stand, and has ever since been considered by
the press and all unbiased Judges. as the
LEADING PERIODICAL Of its class in Am
erica. 1t has large and rapidly increasing
circulation throughout the United States. the
Canadas, and other British possessions. the
West Indies. and South America; and we
may fear!essly assert; that it has given more
reliable information on rural subjects. and
been ?erused with greater general satisfac-
ton, than any paper Of the kind yet publish
ed.
The Agriculturist treats of every descrip-
ton of domestic animals and poultry; their
characteristics. breeds, the best and the
worst their Disadvantages: their mode OF
breeding, feeding. and rearing; their use
Profits and management. 1t treats OF III cu-
tivated crops, including fruits. shrubbery.anl
flowers: the best seeds. mode OF planting,
cultivatng, gathering: and preparing for
markets; the general principles of veg eta,ic
| and the laws Of vege:abl> life. 1t describes
the principle ofmechsnicAas applied 10 ma
chinery used by farmers and planters; the
bes: machinery and implements for agricul.
ture. their uses and the particular superiority
Of some over others. and their alapte6ness
for particular purposes. II gives the latest
| improvements in those implements which may
, have been made.i and suggests others; tell
where they are TO Dc found and the benefits
| hat will follow from their use. 1t specific
new objects of cultivation, and how s,hey
may be better prepared for profitable mar
ktt AVID mere general use.
! THIS is the great design aud scope Of the
! Agricul,urist and these are the paramount
objects of interest throughout America No
c"un'r, can ever enjoy solid prosperity unless
an enlightened system Of agriculture is prac
tise'i among its people. and this cannot be
! done except by the aid Of those works which
are written to teach it. Let All aid, then to
spread them broadcast throughout the land
Il IS the duty Of eve'y good citizen to do this
nothing equal to it Can be done to benefit
the country.
Travelling agents allowed a liberal com.
| mission.
Address, {post paid,) c. NJ. sAxToN.
205 Broadway, N. +.
April u.
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n,NWRSU WASUlU0X1Sa
Z HATS! i

YRNHE subscribers announce to the public,
IL that they have just finished and have
for sale, large assortment of BEAVER,
MOLE SKIN AND NUTRIA HATS, OF
the latest styles, and embracing every variety
Of quality and price. They are made of the
best materials and in the most substantial
manner. They will be sold as cheap as they
can purchased elsewhere, either for cash OF
country produce.
nTCall at the sign Of the Big Hat, few
doors north Of Welsh's Hotel, and nearly op.
posite the Sentinel Office. jt
KEEPER & CLlNEDINST.
Woodstock, Sept 10, ~. 3
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sYNODICAL NOTICE.

THE Genital Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4 Of Virginia. will meet in Cab Bottom.
Highland coaoty. on Monday the 29.h day Of
May. i848. Religious services to commence
GA the previous Saturday 1t II o'clock. *
Z IT. TABLER. Ssc'y.
!, April 20. 1913,
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SPARE MINUTES.

Some one has truly said, "Spa'e
minutes are the gold dust Of time. =
They are The gaps through whirh temp.
ia,ions find the eaSies. access 10 the
garden of the soul" esT ta
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NOTICE..

At court held for the county of Shenandoah
on Monday the 9Th day Of February, i847;
nRDERED, That the clerk cause to be
W published in the Sentinel of the Valley
an order respecting the Levy Court, which
is fixed at the May Term. and that the cour,
will allow no claims unless presented at said
Levy Court. A copy-Teste,
SAMUEL. G.. WILLIAMS, csc
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JUST RECEIVED,
At TOMS BROOK & SAUMVILLE
An Unusually Large Supply Of
NEW GOODS.

ENELLER e BROTHER have the plea
Il Il sure Of again announcing TO the public
that they have just received at their stores .
splendid assortment Of New Spring & Summer
Goods, which have been purchased at excee-
dinghy low prices. IN the Northern cities. and
which they can therefore sell very cheap. -
Their stock embraces every variety Of Goods
of latest styles, for both Ladies and Gentle>
men. Particular attention is called to their
supply ofimportel Goods, which present at
fractions rarely 20 be met with in country
stores. 1t is deemed. unnecessary to enune-
rate the Goods: suffice it to say, that the stock
is unusually large. and embraces every article
to be found elsewhere. They are thankful
for past encouragement. and will endeavor
to merit continuance Of public patronage. =
Also an assortment Of superior Spectacles.-
Call in and examine for yourselves
March Is. l24S.
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THE CAMEL AND THE NEEDLES EYE

THE CAMEL AND THE NEEDLES EYE
Lord Nugent in bis rec%r, publiea.
ton, "Lands Sacred and Classical
givesthe following Illustration Of the
words o. Chris, in Luke xviii. Is
which exhibits more fitness and force
THAI any We have seen. Walking to.
wards The large gate Of Hebron. bis
companions. seeing train of camels
approaching, desired him to pass ,hso
'4tke ssedles eye," that is, The small
side. gate, not large enough to admit
the beast ct bu1eiep, but designed fol
foot-psssssaesss
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70 10 COFFEE-Ius, received. prime
IA Rio Coffee, and for sale cheap by
Feb "a CLOVER & GOLLADAY.
NO. MOL.aSSES. a prime article
. BBLS clarified n o Sugar at the cheap
~ store Of CLOVER & GOLLADAY.
FaoNFECTI0NARY-Fresh supply
" of Confe cttonary just received by
Feb "a CLOVER & GOLLADAY.
NURNITURE PRINTS-Just received.
IL fresh supply of those beautiful furniture
prints, new patterns tx 81. Is FarH
Feb "a CLOVER g. GOLIADAY.
nR MARTINS Syrup of Wild Cherry.an
~ excellent remedy for coughs, colds,&c.
tor sale at the new store of g Ia
Feb "a CLOVER & GOLLADAy.
v7IOWNSENDS S9Rs.aP.aRMLa, for
Il sale by CLOVER & GOLLAnAY.
DRINTS-B Beautiful lot will be sold very
II cheap. to close out. by -
Feb "a CLOVER & GOLLADAY.
RtLOvERsEEB + YLAxsEED wsn,ed
~ a the stsrnof ctowsl + GAAxASx1.
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Notice.
s 8 s : 8

A Ii. persons indebted to the subscriber
IN either by note or open account.are her e
bv informed that his books and papers are in
the hands of james &. Fravel. who will at
tend to settling the same They are also no.
tilted, that unless the claims are paid on or
before the first day Of May next, the claims
viii he placed in the hands of an officer for
collection. without respect to persons.
Feb s '48 SAMUEL RlNkER.
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Notice.

At a court continued and held for the county
of Shenandoah. on Tuesday the 9Th day of
February, l847:
nRDERED, That James G. Fravel be sp-
" pointed Superintendent of the Court
House Lot TO prevent any persons from tres :
passing upon the same, and to report all ct
fences committed thereon for further action;
and that this order be published in the Sen
tinel. A copy-Teste.
SAMUEL C. WILLIAMS, sd
hR HILLS MAGICAL CONSTITU'
~ TON PILLS cure for fever ague;
bilious diseases, liver complaint, dropsy. &c.
ALSO,
EX7HSON & CO.'S GALVANIC PAIN
w EXTRACTOR AND ALL CURING
INDIAN SALvE-the greatest remedy in
the world for burns, scalds, determinations
sore:, govt fever sores &c. For sale by
January % JOHN G. sCHMITT.
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TyRESH GARDEN SEED just received
IL and for sale by
JOHN G SCHMITT.
January ~.
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ONE DOLLAR!
THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST
4 MONTHLY PERIODICAL.
Designed to Improve the Farmer, the Stock
Breeder, and the Horticultu.ist
A. II. ALLEN. Editor.
C.. NJ. SAXrON, Publisher,
205 Broadway.
TERMS:

S!ngTe COPIES,
Three copies. (or one copy three years
Eight copies.
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AAOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS & pHGNlN
I'VE Buffers. for sale by H
..s ulg JOHN G. SCHMlTT
March. 90. ls45. e..s
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-30

was severed entirely from his body by heavy blow of
an axe, given BY strong arm, while Mary stood di
rectly over him, upon high fence, whittier he had
pursued her.
One week has passed. and last night was the first
time have been able to shut out from my sight that
furious dog crushing HE jaws, uterng those horrid
yeps and flaming thick from his mouth, rushing after
my poor child"
In the midst of the horrors Of the scene described
with such simplicity and vividness how touchingEy
sublime appears mothers love- Again and again
he mother offers her life in sacrifice for that of her
child. Each time that the shawl was thrown round
the furious animal he might have turned upon that no
Bile woman and made her his victim, yet still she per
severed and God in mercy made her the instrument of
saving the life Of her beloved daughter
One word on the remarkable presence Of mind here
displayed 1t is quality which all should cultivate
1t is invaluable in the hour of danger And who
knows when that hour may be at hand? The timd
and irresoute are in imminent peril themselves, and
entirely useless to Others while those who have learn
ed to maintain a control their thoughts; and to
preserve presence of mind are often made the happy
Instruments of saving those whom they love from dan
ger and from death. X.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-30
Domestic H1pp. ness.

All! what so refreshing, SO soothing, so salts
flying, as the placid joys of home See the ira
veler-dOes duty call him for season to leave
his beloved circle! The image of his earthly
happiness continues vivid in his remembrance,
ii quckens him to diligence, it makes him nail
the hour which Sees his purpose accomplished,
and his face turned towards home; it communes
with him as he journeys, and he hears the promise
which causes him to hope hou shalt know
that thy tabernacle shall be in pence, and shalt
visit thy tabernacle, and not sin" Oh, the joyful
reunion of the divided tamily-the pleasures of
renewed interview and conversation after DAYS
Of absence! Behold the man of science; he
drops the laborlous and painful researth, closes
his volume, smooths his wrinkled brows, leaves
his study, and unbendug himself, stoops to the
capacities, Yields to the wishes, and mnges with
the diversions of his children. Take the man
Of trade, what reconces him to the toll of bust.
ness! what enables him to endure the faStidious-
ness and impertinence of customers! what re-
wards him for so many hours oftedious confine-
ment! By and by the season of intercourse will
behold the desire Of his eyes aud the children of
his love for whom he resigns his ease; and in
Their welfare and smiles he will fnd his recon-
pense Yonder comes the laboer--he has
borne the burden and heat Of tie day-the de-
scending sun has released him Of his toll, and
he is fastening home to enjoy repose. Halfway
down the lane, by the side of which stauds his
cottage, his children run to meet him. One he
carries, and one he leads. The companion of
his humble life is ready to furnish him with his
plain rePast See his toiI.worn countenance as
sumo an air of cheerfuness! His hardshps are
forgotten; fatigue Vanishes-he eats, and is sat-
is6ed. The evening fair he walks with uncov-
cred head around his garden-enlers again, and
retires to rest; and "the rest of Iaboring man
is sweet, whether he eat little or much" In
habitant Of this lonely dwelling who can be in
different to thy comfort9 Peace be to this
housed"
Rev. w. JagL
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-30
From the Christian Chronicle.
Maternal Courage.

We have rarely, if ever, met with striking
example of maternal self-devotion united with singu
lar presence of mind than is offered by the following
circumstance which occurred two or three weeks ago
in the State of New York. The extracts which we
ten by the heroic mother herself to friend, a few
days after the event narrated had occurred.
Mrs. --, accompanied by her daughter, young
girl about twelve years of age and some children,
with their nurses, went to visit - cemetery. A
favorite dog, named Carlo permitted to accompa-
nv them as an escort, and the little ones were amused
with his gambols he run and leaped by their side
On reaching the cemetery, Mrs. - and her daugh-
ter were little in advance of the rest of the party.
"When suddenly we were all arrested by the most
horrible yelps from Carlo, who came punging, with
ing and foaming, t,riousy mad. The dog took cir
cult round and the shrieks uttered by others
of the party, she is mad he is mad!" echoed, "Yes
he is mad-run for your lives!" In the same breath
tore from my shoulders large heavy blanket shawl
as my only defence. Carlo Immediately made for Ma
ry who was running with all the speed possible.
shrieked "Mary, tits you he pursues turn quick as
thought" At the same time kept nearly pace with
the dog, and as Mary turned, cnveoped him com
petely with my shawl, winding the corners. which
held in my hand for the purpose, closely round his
neck 1t was. of course, only for one moment that
could hold him, but every instant counted and enabled
Mary to change her course, that he was unable tc
pursue her in any direct line But the instant he es
capped from me he made directly for her again, rothy
foa issuing from his mouth, accompanied by that un
earthly yep.
The others had made their escape from the cemete
ry, and was lett alone among the dead to ctntent
with, and protect my child against a rdvng mad dog
Oh who imagine my feelings Calm and per
fecty self possessed, remained, giving directions IN
ceasngly to Mary, who followed them quicker thar
given All the time the dog at full speed, save
when mufiled him with the shawl. 1t was only b,
Marys making short turns and leaplng upon the pal
ings that had opportunity to wind it around him
ALL Several times he so nearly reached her as to ais
his paws to spring up to the spot she occupied, anc
each time strength and thought given me to cove
him with the shawl and wind it round his neck. Thu
she escaped until aid was sent. Even that, fear
might have been too late, had he not fallen in fit
from which ho was never allowed TO rise. His heat
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-30
Susqushanna, Dauphin CO. Pa.
Corn Silks,

Every farmer knows that corn throws out Of the
upper end of the ear bundle of fine threads, cal
led silks; T he housewife, who gathers green corn
to boil, knows more than this. She knows taet
about two thirds ofthe lower end Of the ear silks
out irst-a few days afterwards, about two thirds
of the remainder of the ear silks out; aud if ev-
erything is favorable, the rest of the ear sends
out silk, and at harvest time, the whole ear IS
covered with corn; but ifthe third Silk does
not come out, then the upper end Of the ear will
be a naked cob,
Ifgrashoppers eat off the silk as fast as itComes
out as they did in 1881, then the entire err will
be naked cob. If the farmer plants only that
mart of the ear that silks out first, will not his
corn ripen more all at one time, and also few
DAYS earlier, and thereby save third part Of
his crop from destruction by early ffosts, if they
should happen to cOmei-EschGagc paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-30
has a robe Of light like the angel children with
whom she plays in the gardens Of God, and they
teach her to sing Heav enly hymns.
Did lie Die For Me!

A little child sat quietly upon its mothers
lap. Its soft, bue eyes were looking earnestly
into the face which was beaming with love and
tenderness for the cherished darling.
The maternal lips were busy with story
The tones Of the voice were low and serious, for
the tale was one of mingled sadness and joy
Sometimes they scarcely rose above whisper,
the lotcning babe caught every sound The
crimson deepened on its little cheek, as the story
went on increasing in interest. Tears gathered
in earnest eyes, and low sob broke the still
ness as its mother concluded. A moment and
the ruby lips parted and in tones made tremu-
lous Y eagerness, the child inquired,
"Dd he die for me, mammal
eyes, my child, for you-for ALL"
"May l love HIN always, mamma, and dearly
too 7"
eyes, my darling, it was to win your love
that be left his bright and beautiful home"
"And he will love me, mamma, | know he
will He died for me- When may see him
in his other homc?"
"When your spirit leaves this world, my dar-
ling"
"My spirit" murmured the child.
eyes, your spirit that part of you which
thinks, and knows and loves. If you love him
here, you will go to live with him in heaven"
"And may love him here. How glad you
have made me, dear mamma"
And the mother bowed her head and prayed
silently and earnestly that her babe might love
the Saviour.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-30
che A0utnturrr.
Suffering and triumph Of an American.
Req. ". Jay.

We find the following remarkable narrative of
the suherings, perseverance and final success of
rare American genius, in Hunts Merchants
Magazine for Nov, addressed to the late Hon.
Dixon II. Lewis. The writer is native of Vir-
ginia, and went to England in Jan, ls47, to
look for the appreciation which he had not found
in Washington:
STAFFORD, England, Aug. Is, Is4s
My DEAR SIR.-l should have written sooner
but that had nothing pleasant to say. reach
ed London on the LIST of January, i947, with
out money or friends, which was just the thing
deslred when l lett America, and just the thing
assure you, will never desire again.
commenced operations at once, on the sup
position that, in thisSovergrown city, could at
least enlist one man. But Engishineh are not
Americans An Engishman will advance any
amount on an absolute certainty, but not one
penny where there is the slightest risk, if he got