Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-06-15

that MIR. Polk had involved the coun.
Try in . war which costs 500, COO, 600,
&c. &c.
Both the former speakers replied 10
Mr.. WIS assertions; but our limits
will not allow US to notice them.
After the conclusion of the speeches,
the following resolutions were offered
and adopted by the meetings
Resolred, BY the Democratic citizens
of Shenandoah, Tha, we will not be de-
ceived by wings or whiggery, whether
open and avowed under the old banner
Of federalism, or under the disguise Of
no-partyism, or Tay lorism.
Resolued, That we recognise ,he fed
eral party in the $50 called) whig party
OF this day: the power in Congress to
charter U. Shank, and TO enact tariffs
for protection, denied byiJEFFERsoN
and by republicans Of '98 & '99, and
claimed by HAMILros,by federalists of
'98 & '99, and by the present whig par
ty,- clearly identify these political par
ties.
RESOLVED, That the latitudinous con-
|structlon Of the u. S. Constitution by
the federal wings ofour day, npon ques-
tons Of wasting money on internal i'm
provements by the general government,
and upon distribution, is of kindred
character with their heresies Of former
times
Resolved, That within the tenth
Legion the federal wings shall not
evade the true issues involved in the
election now pending; that bank or no
bank; exclusive privileges or equal
rights; prohibitory tariff or tariff for
revenue; unconstitutional waste of
money for internal Improvements or
appropriation Of it to legitimate purpo-
SEES; distribution of federal revenue or
appropriation Of it to legitimate purpo-
ses; are some of the issues involved in
the pending canvass, and to be decided
in November next.
RESOLVED, That the people and gov
eminent of the y. S., in view of the
long continued course Of Mexico in
murder and outrage upon our people
and rapine and pilIage upon their pro-
perry in view of her threats of war
and her army in hostile array, were
fully justified in appealing to a:ms;--
that our honor and the cause Of justice
alike demand "inde'nni'y for the past
and security for the future"
Resotred, That LEWIS CASS &
WILLIAM O. BUTLER are worthy
Of the support of all good Democrats
the talents, patriotism and unimpeach-
able characters of our nominees chal-
lenge our admiration and respect, and
vii! secure OR most strenuous support.
Resolved, That JAMES K. Polk &
GEORGE M. DALLAS have deserved
we'll of our country; that the present
administration, at home and abroad, in
its foreign and domestic policy, has
been eminen,lv successful.
Resolued, That we can and will give
CAss and Butler One Thousand
Three Hundred majority at the Nov.
election; and that we recommend to
all Democratic Associations in the
cold Tenth" to inscribe upon their
banners, "One thousand three hundred
majority for Gen. Cass, Gen. Butler
and General Democracy"
Resolced, That the Democratic Cen
tral Committee for this county be re-
quested to increase the number of said
Committee to such extent as they may
deem advisable; and also TO appoint
Committees for the several precincts
in the county.
Resolved, What these proceedings
be signed by The chairman and secre-
taries, and published in the Sentinel of
the Valley.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. H. SAMUELS, Chm.
8 g. d &; nSre; Secretaries.