The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02

There have recently been several large and
enthusiastic meetings Of the people in South Ca
rolna, at which the most gratifying demonstra-
tons were made in favor Of General Harrison
The eloquent Hugh 8. Legare and Mr. Petrigru
addressed the meeting at Charleston with great
success. The State will be represented in the
Young Mems Convention al Baltimore
But we desire to call special attention to the
following oracular intimaiion from Mr.. Cal
houns especial organ, the South Caroiiaiag-
We do not pretend to interpret these signs
we can form no guess Of the next trick Of the
l't,ie company Of juggiers and tumblers that
rally under the BATTERED and torn bannero Of the
great CroT-noioger. There seems to be pre-
paration for new spring bound by this clown,
but VIVA, sort Of leap the principal actor is to
make IS not announced in the bills No doubt il
will be to the surprise and delight Of the specta-
tors:
The E-PREsIDEScY.--Lcst our remarks in last
number the excellent letter Of Col johnson should
position To be mistaken in reference to his
candidacy for the VccPrcsidency think il proper
to remark that hundreds Of such letters could not in
duce US 70 support him, any such man. for that high
o'ce be his accordance of opinion principle what il
might We estimate the moral character Of our coun-
Try above all temporary political party considera-
sions and solcnnly believe that good principles
purposes can prosper under q disregard Of IT, With
all our disposition To look hvovabiy and gratefully on
the certainly great merits Of the present Administers
ton and especially its singular beray and justice u
the South, not partzans oft and will not blind
ourselves TO liz We still look on the election
Of Col Johnson deep stain the moral character
Of the country-preciscly such a might well b.
followed by the painfully disgracefui that have
followed in Congress and various other public places
throughout the country, official and otherwise-and
have viewed the evident disposition in various quar-
tiers Of the Administration party the country
from repetition Of that election with anxious solic
tudc, as indicating disposition to make amends for
the error Of the past. We regret that this has MOI
been met by the unanimous concurrence Of the PARTY
which would have given il sill higher claims TO ou
confidence and regard, and those Of the entire
try, and especially that il has been impeded by pett,
matters Of mere party cxpediency, opposed fearless
reliance on God and right, rather thanon mere meH
and party.
We say this not in any spirit Of partizan complaint
foS we profess party claims the Administration
party-holding ourselves do free 10 approve O
condemn according to our individual convictions o
public duty Such too, is the position Of tho people
generally of State; and, whatever other State
may do, we hesitate not to say, with the frnest con
victon, trust may do with honest pride tina
South Carolina cannot be induced, under any eon
ceirabie circumstances, 10 rofs for Col. Johnson.
Speaking of letter from Gen. w. Thompson
the same paper says:
In returning our sincere thanks for the gene
rous confidence and courtesy manifested in III,
closing paragraph Of his letter we would sugges
to him. in no unkind spirit that il is scarcely fai
TO speak Of our favorte candidate for the Presi
dency" till we hare made the selection Of sue
| a one or at least some one.