Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-06-01

ocracy Of Virginia. and Of Shenandoah County
IN particular;-speaking highly Of the purity
OF her people, and Of the prolific productions o.
the Valley. in more ways than one:-proving
concluslvely. that Mexico. or some other pro-
vince, must be annexed to the Union, to accom-
modate the rising greatness Of the young Dem
ocracy. Mr.. WILLIAMS was received with
rounds ofappause. The meeting was further
addressed by Mr. RANrALL, of Pa. Mr.. SICK
LES. OF N. Y. Gold Hunker) Mr.. BUTLER, o
Mass. Gen. HUBBLE, of Wisconsin
MIR. STANTON, Of Tenn, and Mr.. FEATHERS
TOW. Of Miss. All the speakers did full cred,
to the nominees and the cause Of Democracy
yet, all present at the meeting were pleased
delighted and rejoiced at the sentiments Of Gen
HuBELE. of Wisconsin. They all did well
and IN the measure of the success of the ticket
there is not shadow of doubt felt or under
stood. Indeed. the whole mass of the people
will fully respond to that sentiment
feel proud. as Virginan, at the many
compliments showered upon our good old Stale
BY gentlemen from different sections Of the
country. lately. in the Convention She has a
moral Influence unsurpassed by any State in
The Union; and. al,ho' her sons are not so nu-
merous. she can at least say, none are more
faithful to the Democracy and the Union of The
States. When the speakers concluded, the
whole assembly repaired to the Hotel of Mr..
TYLER. "a noble scion Of the Old Dominion. }
N re Gov. CAss is domcied, and gave him
tnse times three. as an earnest of the approba-
ton of his nomination. TIE Gov. addressed
the multitude in few remarks. complimen'ing
them for the spontaneous ou,burst of patriotic
sentiment. and pledging himself to carry out,
IS far as in him lies. the full measure of Dem
ocratic creed. There is no fear of that, Mr..
Editor, and the old Tenth must do her do.
on her cloud-topped mountains, as well as in
her fruitful vallies. to the full measure OF her
strength, for CAss and BUTLER.
Nothing. of any moment, has transpired. in
either house of Congress. this week. The
w higs are in doubt as 10 the availability of
their man. still think Mr.. CLAY in the as
cendant.and believe him to be the Wing chaice.
Judge M'LEAN has been NAMED; but it vii! be
no 90 with HMM competition with Mr.. CLAY.
Senator CoRwIN, is the favorite with the open
and arowed friends af Mexico:-ihat is. those
who favor Mexico by their speeches and advice:
but they are not numerous; therefore. there is
not much prospect of success with their man.
The cocert aiders Of Mexican interest can well
support Mr.. CLAY. He will suit their position
just now. most admirably.
Gen. Scorr has arrived at N. Y, as, also.
have the members of the Court Martial, there
and here. This Court- Martial farce is to end
in Frederick, Nd. Gen. Pillow will not be
slain outright until he becomes ripe militia
~ leader. Being green Just at the time.
fuss and feathers PIT al him. he has been ma
turing ever since. and you must not be sur
prised. if in the end of this investigation, he
will turn ont as good fruit as the best among
the getters up of this affair. This whole bu
siness is the result of jealousy but at the same
time. it is 10 be regretted. end when completed
and closed, NAV it rest in oblivion
The news from Mexico is so contradictory,
that it is hard TO determine, for or against the
ratification of the Treaty. am still inclined
10 the opinion. that the Treaty win be ratified:
and that Mr. WEBSTER miH not be elected
President of the L. States. Ifhoth of nv pre-
dictions are not verified. one of them will be
fixed certainty in reference TO Mr.. w. Both,
however, are expected to transpire. as time
progresses towards the fall of the leaf, BY the
ides of November.
President Polk is as happy man as have
ever seen. Now he is being relieved OF She
cares of State. by an experienced and true hear
ted Republican His verv appearance seems
ten years improved, since Gov. CAss has agreed
to assume the guardianship of,his great repnb
lie.
lam happy to inform you, that by vote Of
20 to 7. the Barnb'nners have determined to
coalesce with the Hunhers, and support. bv a
united effnrt. the nominations of CAss and But
LER. This is glorious. and sounds the death
knsll Of whiggerv in the Empire State. From
an examination of our data. CAss and Butler
will get nineteen States good and true. and fair
chance far secen more; so you may Judge your
self, what is left to the Mexican advocates.
Yours, FED.