Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

'oS' ''o S"nle generosity ana mognanlmlty
to Mexlco that sheh ever shown to that
unfortunate country.
10. The grooth of our Counlry--I 1t is
unparalleled in the history Of the world
This year with one hand we conquer and
chastlse the ,perfdous Mexicans, and with
the other. iced the starving and oppressed
Irish.
ID. The State Of Ohio--Her rapid
growth and prosperity. demonstrate the ben
efits of the national Union, and the wisdom
of her own institutions. Happy will it be
it she ever understands that the growth and
extension of our nations greatness is the
cynosure of her own.
Is. The rising generation will see in
our extended country an hundred millions
Of happy people. May they be instructed
in in The true principles of freedom, so that
posterity may enjoy the same blessings
that we do.
1e. The liberty Of Speech and of the
Press-Both essential to republican gov.
ernment.
II. Our Armies in Merico-They
have won for themselves the greenest of
laurels, and for. their country the brightest
glory. We feel alike proud of the Regu-
lars and Of the Volunteers.
ls. Zachary Taylor, brave Rough and
Ready, and Winfield Scott, the hero oftwo
wars.
10. We have confidence in all the off.
GERS of our armies. Their only rivalry is
to see which shall be most gallant and
brave.
20. Our Country right or ,vrong-
When in a contest with asforeign foe, we,
as'patriots, will give her. our cordial and
unqualified support.
81. Buena Tisia-- The Thermopyle
ofAmerican bravery. Leonidas and his
Spartan heroes met death-Taylor and his
volunteers achieved victory.
%. Equality Of all classes-The basis
Of our nations greatness.
%. Internal Improuemenfs-They de-
velope the internal resources ofthe country.
We wish to see Rail Road from the At
lantic to the Pacific.
"a. Common Sehoo1s-The only sure
safeguard of our cherished institutions.
25. We desire as much honesty in our
politicians as there is among the people.
s6. The Amtrican Ladies-They.. are
first.in in the hearts Of their countrymen.
81. The lightning of heaven conveys
intelligence to US from the remotest parts
ofthe country.
%. The Printing Press-May it LOVE
to tell the truth, and DO it, too.
20. May Demagogues become extinct.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTS
BIZ Col. VIM. r. HALLocK.-Our pres.
ent ,uar ,uith Mer;co-May it not only
teach the Mexicans to respect our rights,
but also at the same time how to appreciate
their own.
By WIN. w. KlNe.-The.American La
dies-May they be readily recognized at
all celebrations of this kind.
By DR. I. CoLEs-7he brars Citizen
Soldiers in Merico-Their heroic deeds
and chivalric conduct shall never be forgot
ten by their. admiring fellow-citizens at
home.
By w. CALDwELL-TAe Flag Of our
Country May her folds be unfurled to the
breeze until the constellation of her stars,
and her stripes may make winding-sheet
for the British Lion and all ensigns of
royalty obtained by fraud and not by merit.
By JAMES MooRF, ESQ The same i'm
pulse ofpatriotism that conquered the Brit
ish at New Orleans, conquered the Mexi-
cans at Monterey and the other strong
holds and battle fields in Mexico. May the
sword of our brave volunteers remain un-
sheathed until Mexico is compelled to make
an honorable peace.
By DR.. |. CoLEs-Ihe Choir Of Palssyya
The thanks Of the public attend its men,
| bers. #r5-.-.s
The TRUMBULL DEMOCRAT and MAHo.
MING INDEX are requested to copy.