Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-24
POLITICS, &C.
From the Richmond Compiler.

ed with it--spart from the honors and
power Of the place Ito allow more than q
period TO elapse between the agitsiions oil
the popular feeling relative to the election
Of successor. Independent ofthe ambi-
ton Of asDiran,s TO the chief place, there
are aspirants to the under posts, from the
porter Of the White House 10 the Score.
tary of State, and every party supplies
not only this full sui, Of aspiranis, but
leaving out the Presidency, each office
affords bait which many are eager to
seize, and their combined attraction dra US
together an imposing army. Thus each
party brings into the field an immense
force, which looking TO the spells Of yic-
tory, exerts all its energies and tact, with
undisturbed harmony, Tor the obtanment
Of the victory. Hence we may readily
imagine what hordes Of marshalled Of
fee expectants are brought into the field
in Presidential campaIgn--nnd with
what activity and zeal the conflict is
waged.
But we merely adverted to the subject
with the view of noting the movements on
the chess board with reference to the mex,
election.
1t is conjectured that Mr.. Van Buren's
Southern and Western tour is TO have
political bearing on the course Of the par
ty to which he belongs. We noticed his
arrival, accompanied by Mr.. Ex-Secre-
tary PauldIng, u few days since al
Charleston. lie was 10 proceed thence
on a visit to Colonel Singleton, of South
Carolina, whose daughter is tho wife Of
Maj. A. Van Buren,, the Ex-PresIdent's
son. Mr.. Stevenson, late minister to
England, and his lady, are also about
joining the distinguished party; when, to.
gether, they will cross over Georgia into
Tennessee, ON visit TO General Jackson,
where, it is rumored, Mr.. B. F. Butler,
of New York, will join them.
In the mean time parties and cliques
are taking the responsibility in other
quarters. and bringing forward names
which they prefer and think most " araii-
able. "A letter from Harrisburg, IN the
Philadelphia Inquirer says "there is to be
II large meeting in favor Of Col. r. M.
Johnson for President in the Court house
II is got up by those opposed TO Mr..
Buchanan. Banners, lanterns, and all
the old machinery Of the fiiends of Gen.
Harrison, are fitting up for the evening.
Several Of Mr.. Buchanan's friends being
opposed to an increased Tariff, in the
Legislature, and the anti-,ariff tone OF The
press in his interest, have changed many
heretofore strong Buchanan men, to
Johnson men. They say Col. Johnson
is open and decided in iavor oil sustaining
the grea, coal and iron interests Of Penn
sylvania. | believe MIR. Buchanan is also.
We have previously noticed the move :
ments in favor Of Messrs. Buchanan and
Benton. correspondent of the United
States Guzctte thinks that Mr.. Benton
will not give way. He adds Ellis chance
is noe or nerer, for the Chief Magistracy.
The great Missourium is no tame and
complying or, 10 be yoked or slaughter
ed, as it shall sui, the purpose OF those
who would be glad to make him draw
their load, or feed their forces. He has
pulled in the yoke long and faithfully +;
and thinks he has now right TO be com
fortably stalled, or installed"
Mr.. Buchanan, the same correspon-
dent calls "ihe huge shoudered, Cones
toga team.horse from Pennsylvania, /"
and asks " Is he to be made light off,
His motions are slow, and by no means
graceful; but his step is firm, his tread
heavy, his strength great. He knows
little about man9uvring, but for a solid
pull, straight ahead, he can scarcely be
matched. Let him have fair play and he
will ask no odds" His Pennsy lvanis
friends seem determined that we shall see
W hat he can do in the traces.
Colonel Johnson, il is said is quite de-
termned about taking the track, and as
insinualed above, much ofthe electioneer.
ing materiei used in the Harrison cam.
paign will subscrve the political advance.
ment Of the Hero Of the Great Cross
ings;" and we shall no, be surprised to
see the banners and ensigns then used, a.
gain waving in the field.
The talented and accomplished states
man-so much esteemed Tor his personal
worth, now our representative at the
Court OF ST. Cloud, it will be remember
ed, has waived his pretentions in favor of
the party nomna,ion-the decision Of
some Baltimore Convention or other.
A portion Of the Wings have already
brought forward General Scott whose
military fame, based upon his bravery at
Lundy's Lane" &c. will afford con.
siderable capital to work upon.
Harry of the West" has not yet been
formally brought /; but il the Washington
on dts may be relied upon, the present
Congress will not adjourn before he is full
ly 10 nomination, He is great and glo-
rious man, with big American heart,
every pulse Of which beats for his coun-
try; but he has too much generosity, too
much free heartedness- not enough
policy to be an adroit presidential cam
paigner. Whether ne is ever TO occupy
the White House, we suppose must be de-
termined now or never.
Unless the present political signs be
speedily overshadowed by the appearance
Of some ruling star on the horizon Of one
or both of the grea: parties, we shall have
heller SHELTER race, and The election will
20 TO Congress.
Papers are circulating IN New fork
and are numerously signed, calling pup
lic meeting 10 urge upon Congress .ne