Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-01-20

triumphed. They fulfilled their des,i
ny, and became free, and Of their own
election were added to the Union; and
The lone star of that republic lone no
.onger-now shines among the galaxy
of States that make the twenty-nine of
our glorious Union.
"suppose, for one moment, that the
troops now in Mexico were Withdrawn.
The American population a too,hod
already there; and it is fact which
future history will demonstrate, that a
Yankee never recedes. II traitors and
demagogues should succeed and cut
off supplies, and thus force with
drawal of the brave men now engaged
! in Mexico, the American citizens
there, feeling keeniy for the nations
honor, would take the quarrel up, and,
assisted by their patriot brethren at
home, who would rally to :heir rescue,
would plant that starry flag there, and
| with brave hearts and stout hands,
would support it even unto death. AS
Christians,w we are bound to protect the
Mexicans from the mad intentions of
their rulers; and It can only be done
oy keeping and protecting the territory
we have conquered. Can it be, that
any man, possessing spark of patriot
ism-who feels as an American should
feel-will seriousl propose to withdraw
on: armies, and leave the graves Of the
gallant men who fell, battling for their
country, with one long last shout for
victory, believing that the flag they
loved, and in the battles shock pro-
tected, and for which their blood was
freely shed, would wave over their
graves? Can it be, that the galan,
men who went forth with high hopes
to battle for their country's rights and
their couatry's honor, in war, just on
oar part, as was ever war waged, are
to be compelled to return defeated by
their own coun,rymen ar home, lfor
they could not by the enemy, disgrace
ed BY their Withdrawal from the scenes
of their ,riumphs, and the grave, of 'heir
companions, before the objects of the
war are accomplished?
81 said, Continued Col. Morgan, }
that men who are safely at home while
their countrymen are fighting the Dat
ties of their county, enduring priva-
tons of every kind, and Drawing death
almost every hour-who will advocate
the W Unfolding of supplies or with
drawing our armies, disguise their SEN
timents however they may. under what
ever artful plea they choose, are traitors
at hearN He could give portion Of
respect for the memory Of those who
acted a traitors part and received a
traitors doom, for, arch traitors as they
were, they 5atted for the cause they
espoused-thay placed their lives on
the issue, and bat,led for it. When
taken, they suffered the traitors doom,
and or the galiows, unpitied BY sin
gle companion, they expiated their
treachery to their country. With the
traitors at home, it is different. They
lack the courage to face death-the
honesty to carry out their principles SO
thai the law can reach them.
"The Mexicans know all that is go
ing on in the States Of this Union
They know as well what is going on
! in this country as it is known in Gin
cirnati, or Columbus, or any Of the
ether cities. The principles which
divide the two great parties here, are
discussed in Mexico, and they claim
friends among members Of Congress
and in governors Of several of the
Statesj and or my honor, as man
Continued Col. Morgan, )if ever there
is one thing which, more than any 9th
er, prolongs this war, j, is the condnc
of such men as | have described the
Preside friem,S of Mexico in the United
; States, who seek to withdraw DIR ar
mics and give up the territory We have
conquered by the blood Of brave men
and true. say TO you, CONTINUED
Col. Morgan} that the man who woult
not support his country when she is
engaged in just war, is traitor, anc
only lacks the courage to give thai
: "aid and comfort to the enemy" the
4 punishment of which is death by q
hangman. This language is strong
but It's true.
"While thus men are found aiding
the enemy, women are ever true to thel
country. 1t was so in the Revolution
and It is equally true now. They are
ever the friends Of the country, in wea
as in woe; and among the trues'
patriots, we would rank the fair forms
which grace this meeting with theil
presence tonight
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NOTHING LIKE SYSTEM.
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