The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-12-08
RICHARD N. JOHNsON-HONUR TO WHOM
HONOR Is DUE.

HONOR Is DUE.
The friends Of Col. Johnson had meeting in Gin
cinnati, on the 10Th of November, They passed res'
ouiuns favorable to he nomination Of old 'Iecumseh
Killer for President-subec; 10 the decision Of NaN
tonaI Convention. Several eIoquanI speeches were
madci and The meeting passed IF with great enhusi-
asm. Should Johnson he the candidate of the COnven>
tion, he would carry Ohio hy majority double that
of Ilarri.On's. We give below the resolutions 1t is
the first D.mDns rlti N m1ds ia the sate. Keep the
bail rolling:
Hhereas in a nomination for high public trust, it Is
cougenia to the sp OF our democratic institutions
to consult the spontaneous preferences OF The great mass
of the people, than interested suggestions OF party
managers, or prominent politicians; aud
VhercaS The services of Col. Richard VI. Johnson,
IN the cabinet aud 10 the field have been greeted by
his countrymen with warmth of fapprobalion without
a precedent in the history OF our public men, deslgna"
ting him as the first in the affections Of the psops"
ant rendering it certain, it selected by Democratic
national Convention a ca1dldate for the Chief Ma
gstracy at the election in a. ho will be placed IN
tue Executive Chair by majority as great as that OF
the venelated JaCkson therefore,
ResOtUed That we present the name al Col RICHARD
NJ JoHNts To the people of the United States, as thor
candidate in "a, and hereby heartily respond 10 the
nomination of this ilIustrous, statesman by the gallant
Democracy Of Old Kentucky, upon the 9th OF Janu-
ary last and the response of the Keystone State up
on the 5lh of March lat.
Rssolred That the pre.eminent public services Of
Richard NJ Johnaon, extending through period of
more than quarter of century, both in the councils
of the nation and upon the battle field point him out
every way qualified to i with credit to himself and
benefit to his country, tho first office in the gift of
free people,
Resocsd That we ace, in the past services Of our
public servants evidence Of what their course will
1 ,l,.L L.. oCn oC
this Great Republic.
ResOEosd that those who know Col. Johnson best,
love him most and evidence of his great worth,
his neighbors and friends among whom he has resided
ffty years, have continued to manifest their mistaken
confidence in him from 1907 to ISil without ever suf-
ferng him to be defeated by the popular vote
Resolred Tha! the records Of the nation authorize us
to assert that Richard NJ. Johnson has originated more
of good been more constant in his efforts 10 promote
the prosperity and relieve The burdens of his fellow
citizens than any statesman of his age; and we chaI-
lenge comparison of his services with those of the
heroes and sages that have gone before him.
ResoIued That the military and political services of
this meritorous man, form conspicuous part of the
History of the Vest we have seen him aiding by his
presence 10 Congress in ploruriDg declaration of
war; TO redeem the honor Of his lnsued conntrt, and
then casting aside the robes OF peace; we lind him in
the tented battle field upon the frontier of our State do
ing battle manInly for the protection OF our homes aud
fresdes
ResOIcsd, That in Richard NJ Johnson, from his hfe
history, habits and manners, see The true Democrat
c Republican in practice aud heory-he is in fact one
of the people,
ResOiccd That in presenting the name of Richard
NJ. johnson, W do not wish to deact from the claims
of other distinguished, citizens, but that we wish to
give evidence of our confidence in him, and our be-
lief that no is qualified for the station and will give
satisfaction to the nation if he should be eected but
that while we believe this, shou'd National Conven-
ton decide against him. will cheerfully concur in
their decision
RssoLped That we call on the friends of JOHNSON
throughout the State TO hold meetings expressive of
their preferences for the Old He'o.
ResoLpsd, That wo will establish Tscumseh Club
for the County of Hamilton. and recommend The estab
lishmen of like Clubs throughout the State and United
States.