Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-06-29
MANY Worms.



The public attention has, for some time pas.
been turned to the propriely of an early and IN.
dlclous selection Of candidate for The Vie.
Presidency, and with view to lis important,
several distinguished individuals have been men
toned in different parts Of the Union. Una
very recently it was the understanding Of Ne
republican party, Ina, Col. johnson had declined
a reelection; and his late determination not to
do so, until his claims have been canyssed with
others, renders a general and immediate actcn
upon the subject necessary.
1t appears that, in the choice Of candidate,
regard should be had TO qualifications, aud be
strength which can be brought to the party in Ay
Presidential election. II this is Just rule BY
which selection should be made, there can be
but little difficulty in doing SO. The individuals
ale, Mr. Forsyth, Mr.. Polk Col. johnson and
Col. King, Of Alabama. Either of these gentle.
men are abundanly qualified, and especially Of
Col. King has ii been said, that no man in the 20
vernment Is more familiar with its political hsto.
ry, and none can excel him Us the presldng OIL.
Ger of the Senate Of the United States " ha,
not vet been commended that either Forsyth, polk,
or johnson, could carry to the administration any
other State than his own, and there has beena
doubt whether even this could be done by either
In reference to the other gentleman, il is couced
ed, that Alabama, North Carolina, and PennsyI
vania, are ready to give him an undivided sup
port. These States have declared their prefer
ence for him by various expressions OF public
sentiment In Alabama he has been formally
nominated by party Convenon--ln North Ca
rolina, public meeting Of the people has pro-
posed him-and in Pennsylvania, the journals Of
tho day hare taken an envilbo notice Of him as
the most suitable candidate.
COL Kings age and talents, and his experience
of more than twenty years conneXion with the
government as a Senator and Representative N
Congress, furnish him, on the score Of quallhca'
tons, with distinguished claims to the consldera'
ton Of the Republican party. He was born III
North Carolina, and as early as eligible was
elected 10 Congress from that State, and coniln'
ued as representative until he went with Mr.
Pinkney 10 Russia. Since bis return from 10
rope, and since Alabama became State govern
ment he has been one Of her Senators in Con-
gress, and by bis unbendIng adherence TO the re'
publican doctrines Of 9S, his department as
gentleman, and his accomplishment as states
man, he has given her lofty position among her
sisters and elevated himself TO the presidencyo
the Senate, the duties of which he now discharges
with unexampled popularity, with honor TO nm
self, and justice 10 the country.
lpresent this brief view upon the subject Of the
Vice Presidency to the Republican party of MIS-
slssPPl, who have as yet given it no consIdefa'
ton, and ask them to throw of their leihargy 10
the present crisis. II is one full of events and
made perllous by the discord and dissatisfaction
Of selfish aspranls. She cannot hesitate TO re-
commend IFilliam r. King, Of Alabama TO The
second Office in the government, subject 10 'ns
decision Of National Convention, When ana
where shall it be held MoNRoE'
Origin Of The ,rord Tsras.--The CinelnnaV,
Republican says that il has exceedingly puzzeSs
many persons 10 determine the real meaning 0,
the word Teras. 1t originated in couplet OSeI
by the earlier emlgranis, 10 the land oil pEofh'e'
When every other land rejects US.
This is the soil that freely takes u.s.
The word Texas is corruption Of the phrase
used in the last line.
Girls Belrdre.--An Indiana paper states 'a''
| al the late term Of the circuit court in Madison
young lady was tried for slandering an oTpns"
girl, who was successful rival Of hers ana di'
Jury brought in a verdict Of frs hundred d0"a''
damages.
A celebrated race horse, Grey Eagle has pee"
sold of the Oakland course, near lomSs''f' ~
S620o.