The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-06-02
MR.. VAN BuREN AND THE NEXT

having once attained the Presidency
Gen. Jackson's influence, IS dis
posed to seek il again by the same meals.
They made public entry into Nashville
recently, together, accompanied by Ex-
Governor Polk, who is spoken Of as likely
TO be the candidate for the Vice Prcsiden-
cy ON the ticket with Mr.. Van Burcn.--
The procession, according TO the Nashville
Wing, was infinitely more stately aud core
monious than Tppecanoe mass parade,
and equally as imposing but for the want
Of numbers.
A committee purporing TO act in behalf
of the " Democratic citizens Of Nashville
aud ats neighborhood,' invited Mr.. Van
Buren, TO a public dinner, AMI in their note
take occasion to say
In conveying 10 you this invitation, al
low us 10 assure YOU that il is offered BY
large, intelligent and respectable portion Of
our community, who look with PRIDE upoa
your public course and Tii Arrays kail goa
as he consistent, Uniform and able ddroeaie
of the doctrines Of the Republican party.--
Especially, during your adminisfrdioa 81
The General Government, have they scanned
your actions, and they rejoice al the evil
dence which they afford of an integrity that
is unspofed, ard Of lrmness and devoted
ness to constitutional duty that will ever
command the admiration Of the country.
Mr.. Van Buren, tenders bis respectful
and grateful acknowledgements to "'he
democratic citizens Of Nashville and It's
neghborhood for their appreciation Of his
character and services generally, bu, more
especially of ms Official ocndnct--ihe ies-
limonial being particularly grateful from
The consideration that it il offered by the
immediate neighbors ard Gssoeintts,'
SAYS Mr.. Van Buren,, "of an tllHsfrioUs
friend, with whose political opinions and
public acts, by far the most important OF
mine have been so closely interviewer, ard
who above all other nen has had the best
means Of Judging Of the motives by which
have been acteated."
Mr.. Van Buren, proceeds to say that in
consideration of the position he occupies,
and the objects for which his journey was
undertaken, NE had designed TO abstain
from all discussion on political questions
but adds;
II cannot, however, trust, he consider
cd departure from the line | have thus
marked out Tor myself, should embrace
tbs occasion to pay passing tribute OF
Justice, as well as of affection, 10 the Illus
trlous citizen, now enjoying the repose OF
a well spent life in the bosom Of your fer
tile and beautiful State. TO him, more,
Than to any other man iiriag, is owing the
successful progress and ultimate re.esiah.
lishment of those great principles by which
: my administration of the Government was
directed, aud an adherence TO which has
drarpa from you such unqualified dpprota
ton. To his integrity, firmness, and per-
severance, joined to civil courage equal 10
that he has 80 often displayed in the field
of battle, more than 10 any man living, for
the maintenance Of the national rights aud
honor, win The people Of the United States
be indebted for the final overthrow Of false,
and the permanent establishment Of true
+ principles Of liberty, based on the dlruble
foundation OF the Constitution. My own
Efforts while in the Executive chair were
Inc important positions he occupied on his
retirement from public life, aad tie result
is known to tic world.
/ 1t Is not to be expected that Gen. Jack
son will abandon proieee - no males such
humble Acknowledgements Of ieaIiy aud de-
volion nor is il TO be expected iha, The In
dependent democracy will hesitate to
crafty the General in any little matter
which he may have at heart in behalf Of
his tavouric. hlcssrs. Calhoun, Benton,
Buchanan, johnson, and other aspiranis,
may make up their minds to postpone their
claims for the present. Well, the Wings
viii ask no fayours. Mr.. Van Barren is
gentloman.likc man, and very rcspecla-
bic competitor, notwithstanding he was
distancod in ls40. With Henry Clay to
head the bold front Of the Wing phalanx
and Mr.. Van Buren, for an antagonist, We
may look for a very decent contest when
the time Of strife comes.-Bdh. Am.r.