Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-23
NOMINATION. OF COL. JOHNSON.

We were disposed to believe that the nomination
of Col. Johnson in New York was a sort of by
play designed to promote the of the prin-
clpal piece-wc mean the success of Van Buren,.
1t would, however, appear, that III this we are
mistaken; that the Van Buren, managers tried in
vain to defeat the proceeding; that it was the spon
taneous growth of popular affection for the Hero
OF the Thames; that in this aspect and in connect
ion with similar movements in various parts of the
country, it is formidable indication that the af
fecions of the 'Hurra Boys" are attracted towards
the Colonel, the natural successor of the Gil
neral and that the managers will have some diff
Guilty in getting rid of the Candidate of the Camp
Whoever will reflect what qualities it was which
won for Gen. Jackson extensive a popularity,
Will be struck with the great probability that Col
johnson will fall heir to it. We believe that the
latter has an cminenly good prospect of attaining
the Presidency. We ask attention to what fol-
lows.
From the Ncw York Eucning Journal.
NOMINATION OF Col. JouNsoN.-We must apollo
gze to our readers, for not noticing at an earlier
date the proceedings ofthe meeting held at Maso-
nc Hall on Tuesday evening last. For many DAVIS
previous to the meeting being held, printed circn
lars were distributed among the friends of Colonel
johnson, from which we take the following sim
gular paragraph:
Sin consequence of the rejection of Mr.. Van
Buren, by the Senate, several republican papers
nave named him Il candidate for the Office of
wee President; and we freely acknowledge, con-
sldcrlng the relation iii which that gentleman
stands to the State of New York, he has claims
which, should ne be a candidate will command the
confidence and support of the Republican party
But 1T being understood and believed that it is not
In accordance with his DESIRE nor that of his most
intimate and confidential friends, to be brought
forward as candidate fof this Office the meeting
therefore deemed improper to bring his name be.
fore the public. This explanation is given, that
our Republican friends may understand the princi
pies upon which we act in recommending Colonel
johnson. Cor Vice President, and TO ensure the har
mpnious cooperation &C a!l tho friends of Ger.
Jackson"
But singular as this paragraph may appear to the
real friends of Col Johnson it met with but a sor
Ty reception FROM the meeting, which was indeed
large and respectable. Certain resolutions were
proposed to the meeting, growing out Of the above
Gil ar, portion of which read follows -
"Nhcrcas, in our own state, tho name Of Martin
Van }Grcn has been mentioned as a candidate for
wee President, but, it is believed, from tho as
scrtions of his confidential friends without his
knowledge or consent, ard that he tciU uHder no
crcnmstanccs he n candidate," &c.
mo preamble and resolutions beng placed re.
quarry before the meeting discussion was inyi.
led ny The Chairman; wbcreupon an orator uprosc
ana was delivered of an oxordium nearly as fol.
lows:
"Mf. Chairman: presume address a republi.
can dsSclnodge, and ono friendly to General Jack
SON lChccrs) rise, sir, to dissent from nor
tIon oil the resolutions now under discussion II IL
asserted th1t Mr. Van Buren, does not desire TO be
candidate tor the Vice Presidency, and that he
w'il not be so under any circumstances Now
nj CHAIRMAN, what evidence hayo We of this fact1
thlnk he viii be the candidate of the democratic
party and u he Is Shall support him Here there