Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-02-18

Hc bcLloCIdlS vi AipPou Souu'y 49,
nominated Mr. Van Buren, for the Pres
dency, and Col. Johnson for the Vice Pre-
sidency. Our brethren Of Tippah ar
certainly right in one thing, viz: that il
because Mr.. Van Buren, was cheated GU
of his reelection, principle and policy de
mand that he should be restored with tn,
restoration Of Democratic principles, 70
the same reasons ought Gil. Johnson, who
fought with Mr.. Van Buren, through all the
heat and burden of the last campaign, &c
be restored to the Vice Presidency. Tha
looks consistent; 5ut we confess we have
been much surprised at what seems 10 US
the manifest injustice and inconsistency Of
those men and journals in the south who
urge Mr.. Van Buren's nomination, chiefly
on the grounds above referred to, and yet
voluntarily and uncerimoniously eschew
Col. Johnson for the Vice Presidency, tina
they may clear the way for Gov Polk, Col
King, OF Ala, or Senator Walker. 1t
seems to US, tina, if Mr.. Van Buren, is thus
preferred, Col. Johnson should, at least,
not be secuted 1t cannot, it will not be
80; for if the American Democracy, in
convention ass mtled, give to MIR. Van
Buren, the candidacy for the next presi-
dency, the gallant Colonel, whose name is
written on the hacked and broken armor
Of his coantry's INVADERS will be thought
worthy to receive the least Of their favors
OF this all those who prefer, either covert.
" or openly. a northern candidate for the
presidency, that they may bring about the
ge graphical availability Of some southern
friend, fatterer, ret.iner or aspirant for the
vice presidency, may rest assured. Gen.
Brown, when in his late speech in Copiah,
he talked of the restoration, should not
have stopped at doing, what, upon his own
principles, is only half justice, but he should
have reflected that it would be most dis.
graceful in US 10 erect "half way house"
between Justice and Injustice.
For ourself, we do not at all recognize
the validity of the rule of restoration,
which impels US into the danger of run
hing defeated candidates. Regardless OF
men, we g for the nomination of him, by
whose elevation we believe we can ac-
complish most for principle -for the great
principle that ours is a fsderatire govern
mentor strict construction Of, AMI adj
herence TO the constitution-for govern.
mental reform-for the defence of our do
nestle institutions-and the most sudden
death, by the application, not only Of the
sword Of policy but OF the constitution-
Of the last vestige Of the Protective Sys.
TEN.
We care, 10 truth, comparatively little
alb ,ut the vice presidency, the Office being
secondary, and su Ii accidents as befel Mr..
Tyler, rarely happening. Still, however,
there is mich Of principle connected with
the elevation Of the proper man to fill the
second office, and like every body else we
have our preferences. The name of Mr..
Woodbury. stands most prominent at the
north in connection with the vice presi-
dency; and noble champion would he be.
Although the political tide is running
strongly in his favor, and he VIII probably
DO nominated, yet we confess that,great as
is our admiration for his character, we pre-
fer another man-a MIN cap.a.pie DEM
ocrat, "after the straitest sect'-compar-
a.iyely young and unknown to fame, yet
destined fbr greatness and elevation--that
greatness and elevation ever resulting from
talents pursuing the good Of ones coun-
try-the bold defender of southern rights
and iustitutons--the author OF resolutions
in Congress, in defence of southern sla.
very. We mem CHARLES.G. ATH-
ERTON, tie newly elected Senator from
old State Rights New Hampshire. What
would not the South--the Union--the |
cause OF constitutional freedom every
where, gain by the elevation of JoHy c.
CALBoUS to the Presidency and CHARLES
G. ArHERToN, 10 the Vice Presidency of
this Republic!