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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
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RATS

"Whe:soeyer man goes, Rat follows
or accompanies him. Town or coun
try are equally agreeable 10 him. H.
enters upon your house top as tenan
ha'wiil, (his own, not yours, works
out forhimself covered way in your
walls, ascends oy ii from one story &c
another, and leaving the larger apart.
Iments, takes possession of the space
between floor and ceiling, as ar en-.
itresol for himself. There he has his
party, and his ireveIs, and his gallop-
AIDES, (merry ones tkey are) when yo,
would be asleep, if it were not for the
spirit with which the youth and bellies
'of Ratland keep up the bal! over your
head And you are more fortunate
than most Of your neighbors, ifhe does
mot prepare himself a mapso!eum be-
hind your chimney piece or under you,
hearth stone, retire into when he is a.
bout TO die, and very soon afford you
a full proof Ihat though he might have
lived like a hermit, his relics are not in
the odour Of sanctiiy. You have then
the additional comfort Of knowing that
the spot so appropriated will thence
forth be used either rs common Gem
eiry, or family vault. In this respect,
as many others, nearer approaches are
made to US by inferior creatures than
are dreamt of in our philosophy. The
adventurous merchant ships cargo 10
some distant port, Rat goes with it,
Great Britain plants colony in Bota-
ny Bay, Van Diemen's land, or at The
Swan River, Rat takes the opportunity
for colonizing also. Ships are sent
out upon voyage Of discovery, Rat
embarls as volunteer. He doubled
the stormy Cape with Diaz, arrived at
Malibar in the first European vesseI
with Cana, discovered tAe new world
with Columbus, and took possession O.
it at the same time, and cifcumnaviga
ted ,he globe with Magellan and with
Drake and with Cook. The Doctor.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
A NEW PATRON.

"The Provincial Council.of Bal,l-
more,'' says the Freelnan's Journal,
'shas elected the most blessed Virgin
Mary as patron ofthls county" This
is rather an arbitrary proceeding, to
which we decidedly object. 1t is an
infringement of the inalienable rights
Of the citizen guaranteed by the Con-
stltuton; was she balloted Cor? When
was she nominated? What are her
political principles and more impor-
tantthan all, is she naluralized or an
alien? These are important consider
a,ions, for although we believe the
country, will do very well without a
patron, as being we'll able now to get
along by lis own. exertions and resour-
ces, still, ifany one is 10 be appointed
to that importan: situation, il is neces
sary 10 know al least to which party
she belongs, and what principles she
advocates. We are sure the Senate OF
The United States will never confirm il,
until they have further light upon the
subject. We 60 in for regular nomi-
nation and fair ELECTION in this case;
above all, as Bennett says, l., us know
what the salary is to be- Island City.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
TO THE LADIES'!

WE. would respectfully inform our fair friend.
tLat we have just received tas tetul assert
men. of goods in their line, such as ,a]asj
ssysT f. Sup Rich Cashmeres g.uilfe
..... Nous de AIMS. fl ON % cents up a
Light & Black Alpacas and 1'hibet Cloth
i o. Splendid assortment OF Prints
uN Faces. Edgings, l.ipbamls, Flowers
Hosiery, Neck lies. Side, and Tuck Combs
tsi,ighams; Silk Fringes and Buttons
Dr." & 'sN Cloves; Victoria Bonncts
-YsG Si(4f Swiss nn,slns. nets &c.
We would be pleased for the ladies to call and
exanine our stock. and we will exhibit goods
TO Them that cannot bat please All these
and Il few more of the same sort and MANY
OTTER sorts, are to be had at the New Store OF
, Dec, Is CLOVER & GOLLADAY.-
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
AUDUBON.

1t is said that when this distinguish.
ed naturalist arrived in the city Of
Cincinnati, his poverty was so ex-
IRENE, that he humbiy requested per-
mission of drayman to pull few
hairs from his horses tail. The novel
request was granted, and these hairs
Audubon manufactured into rings,
which he disposed of for few cents,
and thus laid the foundation of fortune
and success in life. Lord Bacon has
beautifully remarked, in some of his
works, that eff a man be courteous to
strangers, it shows he is a citizen Of
the world; that his heart is no island
cut off from the rest of mankind, but
on the contrary, continent that joins
them" BY small acts of kindness,
great good is sometimes effected, as
in the case of the drayman, who gave
graciously, and with the true kindness
of "Nature's Nob!eman," that which,
while it did not ''impoverish him."
was the means ofmaking the recipient
rich indeed.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
now TO BEG1N THE NEW YEAR. q

The first thing is 70 take one year off
your age. Recollect every year you
grow Older you are one year younger.
Ladies are Tot restricted 10 any number.
He must be fine bore indeed who
succeeds in piercing lady's years.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
A PLAIN CHARGE.

An able Judge was once obliged to
deliver the following charge to a jury.
"Gen,lemen of the jury, in this case
the counsel on both sides are untelligi-
Bile; the Witnesses on both sides are i. ::
credible; and the plaintiff and defen
dant are both such bad characters, that
to me it is Indifferent which way YOU
give your verdict"
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
~S53~
IMITATION.

The Chinese ale good copyists, but
have little originality ofidea. A gen
tleman belonging to ihe East India
Comrany's farlo,y a, Canton, sent a
quantity of cloth TO Chinese tailor to
be made into coats, and accompanied
itwi,h one ready-made, as specimen,
which happened to have small patch
on one of the elbows. The garments
were duly finished and sent home, but
unluckily, they all appeared with pre-
cisely the same patch on the elbow!
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10

q In everynation upon earth, the pro-
gress of civilization has gone hand in
hand with a chivalric regard for the
superior delicacy Of woman's nature,
and tits only as we retrogade towards
the savage state, that the elistinc-
tioniis lost in the treatment Of the tive
sexes. M a5af a397 48
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
Dry G(l0IlS.

HUST received at the old stand, and fol
~ sale at unp, eceslened low prices large
supply of DRY GOODS Of every description
PART cu!arlv attention is invited to the SUPER
or CLOTHS now offered Friends and fell
low citizens, call in and judge for yourselves
individually and collectively.
Jan 6. '46. J G SCIMITT.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
SWEARING.

The statute law Of England has made
profane swearing 6neable offence, to-
the amour, ofone shilling Tor The Rrst,
two shlllings for the second class, and
tive shillings for gentlemen.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
NINE MAXIMS FOR THE CONDUCT OF

-..... LIFE. -.. ice. I'D. p
lst. Make no promises you are un-
! certain of being able to perform.
I'd. Deception soon bege.s distrust.
1t debases man in his own eyes,
We should have too much pride to de-
ceive others. The offspring of one
deception is legion. 1t marches to its
purposes, accompanied by meanness
and all the petty vices in the calendar
Sd. The man who hopes to enrich
himself suddenly, without honest in
dustry, differs little from the gambler,
whose fortune is staked upon the cas-,
of die. Virtues without number
hedge the path of the industrious ard
perseyering laborer. Perhaps fond
wife and children are TO be supported.
Prefaced thus we give this maxim:
Let gambling in all its forms be shunn-
ed; from it no virtues spring, but on
the contrary all vices. Chances in
lotteries and inordinate speculation,
are other names for gambling, and are
alike opposed 10 habits Of industry.
4. Act as if you We're to continue
always in whatever station of public
character you may be placed, (even if
appointed for very short perod.)
9th. Fear not to have each and ey-
cry action Of your life open to the in
spec,ion of mankind. Remember that
nicer casuist than man sees into your
best actions. Answer to him and fear
not the face of man.
9th. Tell not all your thoughts, yet
speak the truth always and boldly.
7,h. What you have to co, do
quickly, for procrastination will lead to
torgetfuness.
Sh. Let not desire to be thought
well oflead you to exhibit your talents
upon all occasions. But greatness and
worth are clothed in modest exterior.
1t is the vice of little minds to go a.
broad gaudiIy a'tired like the butter
fly. a.a..sl IS eisgs s,s.
9th. Life is too short to be lri,ter-
ed away in trihes. Let no moment
pass unemploy ed. Sleep for the re-
newal of exhausted nature, awake to
live to The duties Of life. Beware Of
over-lndulgence in me or drink. In
temperance brings no recreation, b,n
serves only to exhaust the powers of
both body and mind. sa eam I7aa
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
. &c s. s '"4t;.se s(leassaoC~ns'yy:
Is Edited and Published Weekly BY
- ,l.e JOHN GATEWOOD, -

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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10

A good man was lately attempting
the conversion of fellow in prison,
who had shown signs which were con-
sldered hopeful. After a suitable
opening, the instructor, wishing To
make his teachings appropriate:
said - .t1'ssoa 1894. Lal Gb
"What brought you here my frientl?'
"Two sheriffs,'' said the catechu-
man. yelHe $50 a1i f4t
"Ahem, yes; but mean had intern
ance anything to with your mlsfor-
tuner" AHs. Yllo s3r4la
eyes, said the convict, meekly,
"they were both drunk" r" 't3fHi'
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10

1t is said words hurt nobody; never
theless, Sampson jdaeed a thousand
Philistines 10 death.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
NEW INVENTION.

A regular Sla4, sided Yankee, cute
and countriGcd, came into our sanctum
The oherday. saving, He'd aealn as
how 'he Island City had a might,
grlst Of a circulation Che was RICH,
there and wished we'd just give him
IA If; Of a new di>kivery of his n."
a. The amount of it was this. He
wanted to rai>e money for the purpose
of''consirut1ing," as he called it "a load
stone Of a thousand holse power, for
various purposes. ia One was to drive
ii though the country in search ofiron
mines. He argued that i: would drcac
out of the rocks and mines FIVE hun.
dred tons at az time without tie la
Dor of digging. Again, placed on the
sea side, when an enemy's >hip-oi
war approached, it would draw out ali
The cannon, shot and iron implements
Of war, in a1winkling. In Mexico, ii
might be used against the army of the
"gIeasers, because it would at once
attract all the mu>kets, swords, &C.,
out Of the hands of the soldiers to those
of our own. In fact, we have no,
space to narrate half It's merits. We
advise all the buyers Of "Kidd stock"
10 take an interest in this scheme al,
Island City. i5r rtaea
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
STROTHLR J. BULGER,
ECUSE e sIG2y PAINTER.

Narrated TO BE Of the Lest quality.
A DDEESS, Woodstock, Virginia. Work
IA done TO order and charges made mod
crate. credit cftwelve months given in al
cases. se- a.. Psi .e'i
June 10, 1917, ssi.65o
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10

Genuine postscript TO letter from
an Irish gentleman to his son al
school. B. Your mother, ever
mindful of you, sends you half a guin-
;ea, carefully put under the seal of this
letter; let me advise you, therefore, 10
open i, cafefully, or you may lose this
her kind remembrance Of you before
you find it. 9e s5
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
The Philadelphia Inquirer has

The Philadelphia Inquirer has the
following among its spicy editorials
A lady residing in New England. who
had a number of female servants in he
family, and to whom she, on one &C.
casion, gave TO each pair Of her cas-
off, half worn shoes, found the follow
ing Impromp.u on her chamber man
tel, the succeeding morning
elbow careful shpnld our mistress be-,
The BARROW path to choose.
when all the maids within the house
Are walking in her shoes. y
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10
FEBRUARY 40, fS4S'.
TIE PASHA OF EGYPT.

,Msheme' Mi in Ills old age Is De
coming quite sociabie and civilized
HIS Higiness seems TO relish The So,i
ely of Europeans, and to feel that
Their conversation is more entertaining
/ than that of bis cour,iers aud the big
! oted Turks abou, him. On the. II n
inst, Ire gave grand dir1er to tire
European coAsuls in Alexandria, to
meet the Russian consul, who has only
reren'ly come TO Egypt. The gen
tlemen were no, anvi,se als,44e, bat
those having families were asked to
bring their wives and daughters with
them. A mos, sumpluous rrpast of
thirty covers were spread eu, in ele
giant Europ.a an fashion ia the Palace at
Zassas,eer, and The table presented q
very animated appearance, having the
Vmeroy at the head, seated between
two European ladies to whom lie
showed :be greatest attention. There
was sprinkIng Of gray-teardcd
Turks amongst the Pasha'S guests,
and the whole feast went OF with grea,
satisfaction to all parties. After din
ner, pipes were handed round to all the
guests without emitting the ladies, to
whom the most richly mounted were
offered. Some Of the ladies only pre-
tended 10 smoke-to refuse the pipe
would have been an objectionable Of.
fence-but other ladies seemed to en-
JOY inhallng the fumes ofthe Viceroy's
excellent tobacco. Isl a7 ef-
.a- ta TPasls Paper. +
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-10

It is singular how lorg the virus
from the bite Of "a mad dog will remain
in the system. The Philadelphia pa
pers state that little girl dirG in shat
city from hydrophobia, having been
bitten six months ago, and the usual
remedies were then applied. We be-
lieye there are on medical record, in.
stances where it had shown lis elf fatal
" in the $, s'em after a lapse Of Iwo
years. ~ Island CatY.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-04-28
DISSOLUTION.

FFRHE co partnership heretofore exist
- ing in this city under he firm Of
Gilmore q Henderson was dissolved on
the l2th ullimo by The death Of John M.
Gilmore. Pinckard g. Henderson arc
charged with the settlement of the BUSH
ness Of the late concern and are aulhO.
risedl 10 use the name in liquidation.
l.. F. HENDERSON,
SarUiviHg Partner.
New Orleans, July !, l847.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-04-28
FOR THE LADIES.

CerroG ordo Plaids, Gala, do.
Victoria Plaids, Oregon do, all Silk do.
Silks-BIack Gro de Rhein,
Stripe and Ward do. P. de Sole do.
French G~inghams, Satin Alpaca Merl'
nos,
Wrought Caps, Splendid article,
Worked Collars, Under Hd'k'fs,
Muslin Swiss Caps, Black Silk Lace,
ICheck Muslin, Swiss and Jackonet do.
Shalls-Terkeri Maud Cashmere Net,
&c.
FiIlet Wells, Worsted Mitts, Gloves,
And many other things TOO numerous
| to mention. Call and see,
DOMESTICS.
Negro Clothing Kerseys, FIahhels'
. Blankets, Ticking, Carpet Warp, &C.
very Cheap.
2 CLOTHING A Splendid Variety,
: Ashland Tweed Pants, Fancy Cashmere
1 do,
Fancy Cashmere Sacks, Black, do Boys
n do.
Fine Black Dress Coats, Frock do, Fan
CIV Vests,
oICravats, Hosiery, Buck Gloves, F,ch do
= Hinder Garments, Wool and Cotto n do
j Blue, Black Paletoes, Felt and Tweed
j. do, =,
y Fancy, Tweed D'Orseys, Black Clotl
IL CIoaks,
= Superior Shirts, fine do common do,
Suspenders, Comforters, &c, &c,
Also, q large assortment Of
Y. SUPERIOR CARPETS,
"a. Extra Fine Carpets, All Wool Fill Dc
English Druggets, Ingram do do, Ia
ten Rugs, Carpet Binding, &c &c.
Together with a large stock of Har'
ware, Cutlery, Crockery.ware' Glas'
ware, SaddIery, Travelling Trunk
Hats and Caps ofalI kinds, Writing T
ty. per, and many other things not mentIo
FL Led.
Ell. The system that have adopted en-
en-, BILE mo to offer advantages purchase
tn g such as have never before been preseI
$ of ed in this counlry-and which will SO
ne: them At least 20 per cent. from Gre
ap prices. : p eupr NON
OIL s. b. SHELDON'
eoG, October 20, l847.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-04-28
A voluntary witness for Jaya0's hE-

AeclQtAhta
John Van Valkenburgh. ESQ, writes
to DR.. Jayne, Sept. 28th, 1916, and says:
would cheerfully accept Of az Agency
for The said sale Of your family Medl.
cines, because | feel satisfied, that Il
had not taken your ExpectOrant, | should
before this day have been in my grave
Ia the month Of August, 1915, had q
very severe attach of Typus Fever and
inflammation Of my Lungs, which re-
duced ME very low. In a few days alter
my fever left me and / began to gain
slrength3 | had a bad cough and raised
large quantities of matter from my lungs
or stomach. AS my strength increase |,
my cough also increased. told my
physician that | wantc TO take your Ex-
pectoranl. lie thought 1t was not best
He made me some syrup for my
cough which / took for two nr three
weeks, but ii did me no good. MY cough
, still increased so much that my stomach
and lungs felt as If they were all raw
, there was such soreness, raised a very
: large, amont, and it appeared to me tha'
| was as bad off as many people ! have
! seen in the last stages Of consumption
= Il finally concluded that had the con
/ sumption, and that | could not live bu
q a short time. ! therefore deIe rmined I
!, be my own physicians. ! sent to Cal
skill for half a dozen bottles Of you
Expectorant, and commenced taking i
! and 10 less than twensy-four hours Their
was quite a change in my feelings, an
before | had taken two bottles Of it,
was restored TO my usual health.
70 / sold two or three bottles Of it to
lady in this pace. She has told n
within three weeks, that she believt
that it has been the means Of saving h
al lille, If you think what | have stated,
st be worth publishing, you are at llber'
NJ to do SO.
ty Respectfully yours,
in john WIN VALKENBURGH, P. NJ.
!, Lexington, Green CO., N.
u. Prepared only by DR.. ID. Jayne Phil
Ter and sold on agency by
ac. PRIESTLEY q MOSBY.
NO April 81, 1913. 42-3t
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-04-28
Plantation for Sale i'm Mad
isOIA County.

A PLANTATION containing lu4U
"A acres of the very best Creek bot
tom, and up land, is offered for sale on
the most liberal terms From 5oo 10
500 acres are in cultivation, OF which
nearly one half is Creek bottom, we'll
ditched and drained. The up land IN
cultivation is all clrcled. The place
has a constantly running stream passing
through il, which will afford water en-
ough to gin the cotton and grlna tne
corn for the.use of the plantation It'll
well supplied with Springs of the best
water. 1t has upon it a large new 0'h
House. and Cotton Press, a negro quar-
ter sufficient 10 house from Is TO 80 ne
! uroes. and all necessary out-bulIdlngs
Il nroportion.f The Dwelling House Is
!, GOOD, also has attached to it, a fine or.
: chard and garden, containing "a large
number Of The best peach, apple, pear
:. plum, apricot, n%ectarine, DE, trees
!, crane vines, and almost every trult ina
:, comes TO perfection in this country
: The house and garden are handsomely
! narrowed. The most Of the land 4
fresh: but little of it having been cult
waited more than from one to four years
l. believe it to be one Of the most deslr
!. nhIe tracts Of land in The county, no
y onlv from the quality of land, improve
y ments, water, &c, but also health
- II is offered for sale Of a less Pric
and on betterterms than have heard 9
such land and improvements being 0
Gered at in tie county.
There will also be sold at the Ao"e'
market price with the plantation, IN
crop of corr, a large stock Of hog
cattle, sheep, and plantation tools; az
house hold and kitchen furniture, II u
nurchaser shouldneed them. IT'S VIZ
in three miles Of Camden.
For information apply 10 ABkAM
McWlLLIE, near Camden, Madis'
county, Mississippi, s,c
Feb. &c, l848. x4-'
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-04-28

A certain Remedy for all fred pains in
the side, chest, loins, back, bOwels,
muscle,
ID 1EUMATISM in. all its varied
- form, Nervous Affections, Lungs
and Liver complaints, Spinal Affections,
Female weaknesses, &c. &c. For the
above complaints this plaster has no
equal. The great celebrity which it
has already acquired, not only in the
new world, the extraordinary cures IT
has performed, in the most extreme
cases of suffering, have acquired for it
such a reputation, that the proprietor
has not (until recently been able to sup
ply half the demand.
The sales throughout every city
town and village in the United States are
without parallel!
A circumstance no. surprising, Wher
the vast amount Of human suffering re
lieved by its use be considered, in splna
, defects the benefit usually is Of the mos
: decided character. In Nervous com
I plants, nineteen cases out OF twenl,
! readily yield ,othe penetrating stimuli
' combined in this valuable preparation,
In Rheumatism either acute or chFor
ic the claims Of the Hebrew Piaste
q have long since been universally a.
v knowledged. Those who are Iaborln
under weak backs, no matter from wit
cause the weakness may have orlglna
ed, ~(evenif such person have beer mi
\ guided in previous applications m Il
use ofthe Hebrew Plaster they Will NJ
the affected part suddenly restored
~ the original soundness. 4.
As a supporter in cases Of consul
tional weakness it will be found 81 gre
e. advantage. 1t is particularly recol
Its mended 10 Females who are suffer-.
cit from sudden weakness, or generate
nd billy. In short, it embraces all :
,th virtues which the most scientific ml
le- was capable Of compounding from walt
J. HE substance found in the old wor
Of and will be found entirely Tree ir'
its those objections which are source
Of complaint with the numerous spr(
is pIasiers now before the public.
" These p%tasters possess the
4m- vantage of being pat up in air N
ICY boxes, hence, they retain their tof
rife tues in all climates .
,ar- Sold Wholesale and retail by scovl
,rm Mead, No. 80, Charities STU New
'urt leans, La, General Agents lor1he 30
nth and West.
to Sold in Canton by Z. D.. WARl
ion, Co. PRlEsTLY & MOSBY, and
for our regularly authorized agents IhroV
out the State.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-04-28
NMW GARW SEORE.

TIME undersigned would respectfully
~ invite the attention Of The inhablt.
ants Of Madison County and its vicinity
to examine bis extensive Fail and Win.
ter Stock, comprising a great variety Of
the most Useful, NetceSl and Fashions
BE Goods, al Of which will be sold a. q
very low price for cash; consisting in
part viz: