The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-01-25
NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR.

NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR.
NEXT GovERNoK.-The nomination Of
Governor usually occupies share Of the
attention of our politicians assembled at
Columbis, the year before the election
and has accordingly we understand, been
under consultation, though not in Caucus,
at the late Session Of The Legislature.
The result, so fur as we can ascertain
it, has been highly gratifying. There will
be, it is confidently hoped, no clashing of
rival candidates or jealous parties; but on
the contrary, great unanimty may be eX-
pectod in the support Of the gentleman
TO whom ii is contemplated to offer The sta
ton, viz: the Hon. john =. Richardson,
lately Of Congress.
Since the healing Of the old division be-
tween the NulIilicrs and Union men of our
State, the latter have as party co-npera-
tel ai!h us in gouh faith, in maintaining
the State Rights altitude, ami advancing
the State Rights policy of South Carolina,
on all the leading questions now asita'ing
the Union, and yeta Governor has not yet
been selected from among them. If it be
done now, on the motion Of our party, it
will be sort of formal ratification Of the
bond Of uion; and we are sure that no
man of the old Union party could be ma
m ed, whom they AMI we would delight to
honor; none who has been more true,
waether as an ally or,as All opponent; none
who has always been more firm, or better
tempered his firmness with dlgniti,d mo.
deralion-so as to command the good feel
ing and respeclsof all. The successful ex-
crtion Of his great influence, in modera-
ting violence, and in promoting harmony,
has been felt, ard gratefully appreciated,
ever since the first convention against the
tariff, and designates him conspicuorsly
as one in uniting to support whom, the
old parties should solcmmize lh,ir political
union.
All must regret that circumstances should
have compelled him to leave his place in
Congress; where no man was more honor
ed, and valued by his colleagues, who
unite in expressing their regret at the seri-
uus loss 10 them and their cause, which is
feI,in his resignation. Highly appreciat-
ed a, his character and services are in our
State, Mr. Richardson is yet not adeqnat.
h~~ppreciate,l, owing TO his modest and
unoblr utive course. TO value him as he
merits, men must serve and consult with
him. Those who have done so bear unit
ed and strong testimony to his prudence.
sagacitv, and integrity, in short 10 his
possessing all the most solid and valuable
characteristics Of public man. In re-
ioicing, therefore, at the prospect of Sc
curing him again as public servant, we
are sure that we but give utterancc TO the
voice Of South Carolina To him the
office of Governor is not any step higher
in the attainment of public honor; but if
it were so, we believe that no man in the
State would dispute his title to enter the
temple of Honor, as he has already COM
piled with the old Roman condition of
passing first through the temple of Virtue.
Charleston Mercury.
We cordially, heartily approve of the
above nomination, and equally concur in
all the sentiments so appropriately and
Justly expressed in relation to it, by our
respected contemporary Of the Charleston
Mercury. We had expected, previous to
the session. and before hearing the name
of Col. Richardson suggested, that Col.
Benz T. EImore would be candidate. in
accordance with the earnest wishes of his
many friends; but from the moment we
heard Col. Richardson's name urged, to-
gether with the honorable, aud to us high
ly gratifying motives that prompted it;