The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-03-14

freedom.
In presenting TO you the name OF this |
distinguished citizen, tried patriot and APP
proved officer, as the candidate Of the dem
ocratic party for reelection to the high sta
ton. the duties OF which he has so honora'
bly and ably performed, we DO but record
the known wishes ard unanimous senli-
ments of the whole democratic party, from
ono end Of the union TO tho other. Win
such candidate, SO universally esteemed
and beloved. and so entirely conhded in,
the success Of the democratic cause; at the
approaching election, 10 matter Of joyiu!
certainty.
In conjunction with this able statesman,
we nominate also as the choice Of Penn
svIyania, subject TO The decision Of Ma
.ional Conyention, Col Richard Nj. John
son for Vice President. Col. Johnson's
history is most honorbly connected with
lhe history of his corn.y and his exploits
as a soldier, and his aerviccrs in tho coun-
rils Of the natioa,alike rssAmahd The warm.
es. gratitude of his feil0y citizens.
As a representative Of the people in Con-
grass, for period Of more than thirty
wears, Col. Johnson's cou=se has always
been distinguished for plain republican
truth, and active and extensive usefulness.
He has always beena democrat--a regular
uniform, and consistent democrat Of the
sound old JeffersOnian school; firm in-
flexible and generous hearted friend Of the
poor man and the zeslous and faithful
advocate Of The rights Of the WIDOWS and
orphans Of the gallant soldiers, who per-
| ishsd in defence Of their country. To him
! the voice Of suffering was never addressed,
without exciting compassion, and his hand
was never backward 10 grant relief. He is
a noble hearted man ana soldier, states
man OF sound and experienced judgmentan
officer Of extensive and aud long continued
public services aud a citizen, who, in no
single Instance, has ever departed from
genuine republican principles. IS ne start
ed in political life, SO Is he now; and while
life remains, you may be- sure that Col,
Richard NJ. Johnson, will invariably con-
tnuc the same, unchanged and inaexlble
democrat and patriot.
In nunsrous instances the highly valua-
bic and efficient services OF Col. Johnson in
legislation, have been deeply felt TO the
lasting benefit Of his f.llow-ci!izens. Up.
oil his reports in Congress. the laws max
ing provisions for the widows and orphans
of so.diers, and for the surviving s9ldiors oi
the wars, were founded. He also led tie
way in the very humane and magnarlmous
efior. TO abolish imprisonment t9r debt an
action, which should eadear him 10 every
American ciIizen. and vhiEh alone, would
be of such worth, as TO cattle him justly. 70
lent mind. fr'Se0 u s's'' o
Col. Johnson, thoJgh he enrolled him
self for the defsnceof his, country, snd
sealed his devotion 10 liberty with his
blood, was not soldier for professional
honor OF private gaig. The"senice which
he rendered was tho earyice of citizen for
beloved country. Being member oil
Cong in 1912 ,hevoted for the declaration
Of war against Greal Britain. and after the
adjournment Of Congress in July, he vol.
unteered as private soldier in the ranks, 10
peril his life in sustaining that war which
he had himself participated in declaring =
Not long afterwards he was called by his
brave compa,riois 10 the command of reg
iment and by his promptDess and gallant
bearing, soon redeemed his state from the
miseries Of unsucCesslul war, and Indian
nsssacfes.
Such are the claims and such the setvi.
ces OF Col. Johnson. His acknowledged
merits, his frank generous-hasrIedncss, his
honored scars, and the esteem and love OF
al VINO knew him, are abundan! testimonies
of his worth aud qualifications. He him
self asks nothing, being content to retire to
private life, or to continue 10 the service OF
his country, as hisfcl!ow-ci!izens may re-
quire. But the citizens Of Pennsy yiyana
present him once more as a. candidate for
nomination and If our democratic prethern
= he National Convention which is to as
Puoiic ne shonlG' 'iNye with US, that his
hs' the ireemcn of due rye doubt not
sion. ''"i" me i
while presenting these views aud -.
''derailons to the public, we ,ls, IiIu con
not improper TO turn attention ~ oeem .t II
aiion OF eurown Peansylyani, ~ vac con
stone oil The federal arch. Ardent nc - Aey. y
attachment to Democracy, and s,eadc,s, i'm IN
her n,nwavering fidelity to the nyin"iaia" 9' -
winch she has always proiessed we tsn
!ure to say that no state in the Trn;on tns
Desn more distinguished for public .niri, ~
ana patient, true-hearted service ~
cause OF republican trutb w " ~