Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-07-09

efficient in repelling the invasions of
foreign foes; may they everbe worthy,
IN future emergencies, of the highest
confidence OF the nation.
5. Our Comme:ce: Borne npen the
bosom of every sea, gladdening the
hearts of all nations.
6. The Stars and Stripes" All
nations have learned to respect and ho-
nor them; may they never inglosiously
trail in the dust.
z. The glorious galaxy Of American
States: They have increased from
thirteen to nty.eigh,; and yet
''feedom, area" is not sstoo much ex-
tended."
8. The Union at MUST be pre-
seryed.''
| 9. The Congress of the United
States: In their intercourse with for
eign powers, may their motto be
l"Ask nothing but justice, and submit
to nothing that is wong" a2ea
10. GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR, Com
mander of the "Army Of Occupation :"
His conduct in the battles of Palo Alto
and Resaca de la Palma, exhibited
skill and bravery that entite him to the
promotion which has been conferred
upon by his Government. a
IL. The President of the United
States: While his official acts conform
to the Constitution which he is sworn
to keep inviolate, he will deserve the
confidence of his countrymen.
IL. The Oregon controversy: We
rejoice with our countrymen that it has
been honorably adjusted. 4 m
10. THE LADIES: Without their
smiles, this earth were a gloomy habi.
tation for the "Lords of creation. y
We will protect them and honor them,
| love them and comfort them. apa6
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Sam'l. c. Williams.
"What constitutes State?
Not high raised battlements nor abor'd
! mound,
| Thick wall or moated ga tie: @
! Not cities proud, with spires and turrets
| crowned; 8 ftt.4
! No, men, high minded men,
| Men. who their duties know:
But know their rights, and knowing, dare
| maintain;
These constitute State"
| Ry Lemuel Allen.-Zachary Tay-
lor, the brave and accomplished Gen
leral of the United States Army of Oc-
cupation, who has already distinguish
ed himselfin the two battles fought a.
gainst the Mexicans, in which he sue
ceeded in defeating superior force,
and obtained the victory. May he
continue to be successful in all his en-
terprises, until he shall completely SUBJ
due our enemies. and bring the war to
a speedy end land thereby restore las
ting peace between the two republics.
By Benz. F. Hockman.-The La
dies, The love plants of earth's gar.
den, who Irvine their affectionate ten
drills around mans nature, shielding
him from noxious blasts; rejoicing with
him in the full leafed summer of his
prosperity, and clinging 10 him with
unuttered love, through the dreary win
ter Of ruin and decay.
BY John Fravel. The Ladies Of
our Celebration: Always ready and
willing to assist in getting up a 9TH
of July Celebration. God bless their
pretty faces, may they all be married
by the next 4th of July.
By Jacob Anderson, Jr.-The OBJ
servance of this day as national ami
versary! May it not be prostituted to
/ political purposes.
By VIM. Dosh.-The memory OF
the lamented Ringgold: Americans
feel most sensibly his loss; his name is
inscribed upon the imperishable roll
! of fame.
By Isaac Haas.-The Hero of the
Rio Grande: Virginia proudly claims
the honor of his Birth, her daughter,
Kentucky, the honor Of his Education.
But his gallant services elevate him
ia. above all sectional honors. His
country claims him as her own.
By William Supinger.-The memo
ry of the patriots and soldiers of the
War of 1912: They defended most
nobly what our forefa,hers had acquir-
ed.
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