Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-11-11
s. s. ge SSeutiuet :
'E'iac next Presidency.
OUR CANDIDATE.


With all due respect for The contrary opin-
ions Of some of our brother editors, who are la
boring with US TO sustain and viadca,e the
principles Of the Democratic party, at time
when they are assaed with vehemenee I'M
PARALLEL in the history Of party warfare; al
time when our country is involved in war
with treacherous, stubborn foe at time, in
shor., when the Administration of our choice,
while fighting the enemy of our common ceun
try in front, is receiving ceaseless fire in the
, rear from his political opponents in times
like these, we say, it becomes the duty of the
Democratic Press to grid en- lis strength, ard
present an untrokenlront in vindicating the
cherished principles of the Democratic party
and defending the policy of the Administration
from the unss,anly and unjust asrersiens of their
federal opponents; it becomes their duty to
ascertain, as accurately as possible, what are
the sentiments Of the people upon the subject
OF the next presidency; whom they prefer as
MIR. PoLx's successor. as it is known to the
country that he will not, under any ircum-
stances, consent to be candidate for re-elec-
ton; and, having obtained satisfactory indca-
lions Of public sentiment, to speak out, boldly
and fearlessly, in furiherance of the wishes of
the people al -t
We have devoted our attention to this SUBJ
ject for some months past watching the tone
of the Democratic Press in the different States,
TO the utmost of our ability and the extent of
our resources and We have fully made no our
nrnd as to whom, in all probability, the choice
of the Democratic party will fall upon. And
we believe his nomination will be highly ac-
ceptable TO both north and SOUTH
Let Us briefly discuss the qualifications of
the individual whom we believe public senti-
meni has so nmisiakably pointed out as the
candidate Of the Democratic party for the Pre-
sdency in ls4S. Our candidate was in early life
elected representative in Congress, where he
SOON distinguished himself no less for his fine
talents and discriminating Judgment. than his
faithful advocacy of the nations rights and i'm
pllclt obedience in carrying out the will of his
constituency. He was exalted by his native
State to a seat in that august body, the Senate
of the United States Ii was here .amono the
intellectual giants and profound statesmen of
the land, that the high order Of our candidates
natural gifts and extraordinary powers of argu-
mentatlon were fully developed;it was here tina.
he reaped unfadihg laurels, by his gigantic eff
forts In discussing the great questions of nation
al interest which have SO long agita,ed and
divided the country: il W as here thai, by his un-
waVering advocacy Of the great measures of
The Republican party, he has endeared himself
to that party. From the Senate, he was pro-
NOTED to a station, to perform the duties of
which, required not only superior natural abil-
tiles, matured Judgment and well-balanced
mind, but thorough acquaintance with the
history of cur Government and an accurate
knowledge Of its relations with foreign powers.
That he possesses the requisite qualifications
TO come up to the full measure Of his duties in
this exalted and responsible station, he has OIL
ven to the country the fullest evidence.
As man, not only in his public capacity,
but IN his private intercourse with his fellows.
he Is represented to be affabe, kind and cour-
t'ous. Snch is the man whom we present to
'he unterrified, uncorupted Democracy of the
tenth Legion. Snch' a man is JAMES
BUCHANAN, Of Pennsylvania
Say, fellow citizens, what think We of him2
"The Constitution Of the United
States of America, with an Alphabet.
lea! Analysis; the Declaration of indie
pendence; the prominent political acts
OF George Neutrality-suspicious. Votes
fo: all The Presidents and Vice Presi.
dents; The High Authorities and Civil
Officers Of Government, from March
4, 1888, to March 3, 1S47; Chrome
logical Narrative Of The Several States,
and other Interesting Matter" &c.
Hon. Jas. NJ. MAsos vii! accept our
thanks for the copy Of The work bear
ing the above title which he has fur
nished rs with. lis title. sufficiently
indicates its Character. Suffice it to
say, iha, this Invaluable book has been
Published in pursuance Ct resolution
Of the Senate Of The u. S. at its last
session. 1t should no. onlS be in the
hands az every .poIi,h.iahsin the nation,
cut we adopt sthe language o: he la
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