The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-30

native and adopted citizens: whereas, we deter
mined support the privileges GUARANTEED to all by
the blood and treasure of the men Of 76-some Of
whom suffered death--that this country should be
g free and equal ~ whereas, we most firmly believe
that the election of X. ~ Johnson TO the Presidency
at this time. would put rest all parties thai have for
their object the overthrow of our happy form Of gov
ernment for he is also acceptable 10 al parties of The
Union--lhe North wants him, the East prefers him.
the South looks for him, and the West demands it
as her right: and whereas there is proper feeling
that pervades the minds Of every American, as lie
looks ut the brave and gallant bearing or him that
volunteered his service in defending our country
from the satellites and the savage foe which were
deyastng our frontiers and numbering our people
Now that we are in the blessings of peace will we
be lost to all manly feeling, and ungratsful as not
TO reward him by placing him at the head OF the Co
vernmcnt for by his election TO the Presidency, the
people would secure for themselves an administra-
ton of their own free choice and let us Danish all
sectional prejudice, discord and contention and let
but one feeling Tervade in the election Of Col john
son and then the glorious banner Of our country will
wave in triumph over free and magnanimous peo-
pie. This high and lofty patriotism should place him
at the summit of human happiness and, when Presi-
dent we will then behold HIM at the apex Of Amer-
can glory. For Of him it may be truly said;
"a kind, true heart, and spirit high,
That would not fear and would not bow,
Is written in his manly eye, rl,r pn
And on his manly brow" s 5tr
Therefore resolved That it is with pride and pleas
ure we present to the national Democratic copvep-
ton the name of the brave SOLDIER true patriot and
deserving statesman, Richard Nj. Johnson, for the
nomination of President Of the United States
be who voted for the war in 1919, left the halls of
Congress to sustain the honor Of the country by
fighting and conquering the British and the savage
foe-he who is the author of the Sunday mail report,
which prevents sncroachmeDts our constitution.
al rights He is the gallant defender of the illustr
oW Jackson, the Seminole question, from the foul
attacks OF the great Wing bank leader, Henry Clay.
lie Is tho author of the non Imprisonment law
that thousands Of honest but unfortunate debtors and
their families can testify to his humanity He is the
protector and father of the pension law which brings
relief 10 our brave but suffering soldiers their widows
and orphans, who raise their swelling voices in
praise of his benevOlence and goodness of heart He
is the Same unalterable, uncompromsing and unde.
waiting opponent of the Bank charters and is ever
ready to protect the honest yeomen OF the country
We proudly point to him. and his very acts warm
the heart Of every true American who has one drop
OF blood that revolts against tyranny and oppression
and we challenge any other candidate TO show like
services in behalf OF our country. And we now ask
for him the nomnation--not in ourselves alone, but
in the whole people; we serve all, and do good
t. all mankind
Resolved, That Colonel Richard NJ. Johnson, of
Kentucky, is our first chtce for The Presidency as he
has done more for The pfcpe and the cause OF Demo-
cracy than any other man mentioned but at The same
time we prefer him, we willing and ready 10 sup
port the nominee of the Democratic National Conpen-
tion and we -rill most cheerfuly abide The decision
of said tribunal; for we conceive it to be duty we
owe our country, to adopt the motto Of one OF the
purest patriots" Union and harmony self denial
and concert in everything for our cause and nothing
for men,"
Resoired, That arc decidedly in favor of eIectng
delegates to the National Convention by DISTRICTS as
they will then come directly from the people Them
selves, without the dctation of Interested or sordid
political ofce-hunters, whose sole aim is the emolu
mrnt OF Office by packing the Convention.
Rtsolred, That we call on the Democracy through
out the Union to rally in support Of their true friend,
Colonel Johnson for there no man in the country
that could bring to our cause greater degree Of
strength, or more brilliant reputation for patriotism
and uniform adherence 10 sound Republican princ-
pies from the beginning Of his career to the
time.
Resolved, That we are opposed to any party that
has Tor lis object the persecution Of portion Of our
fellow citizens for We hold that all men are entitled
To the same privileges, that conform to the laws of
the country and we, therefore, hold in utter con-
tempt the sef-styled native American party, which
would debar the voluntary citizen from participating
10 the rights and privileges Of an American freeman
Resotred, That like the men we advocate, We go
for all measures that have for their object the well
fare aud prosperity Of the People and we are
therefore, opposed, TO the Federal Wing doctrine
Of national bank, distribution of the public lands
and the assumption of tie Stale debts by the Gov.
eminent, or the alteration Of the Constitution. But
we ourselves, now, the friends Of a tariff that
will keep the balance Of trade in our own favor and
taxing all hank paper for the purpose Of raising
and we most firmly believe in the true con-
strucion oil the Constitution, that gold and silver
should be the circulating medium, and would pre-
vent the plumber Of the people by the hearicss specu
lators.
Resolved, That Congress ought by right, TO refund
the fine, with interest and costs, exaced by Judge
Hall from the illustrious Jackson when in The pei
Torrance Of his duty as an American General and
loci m he efusa IF IN md
act Of base ingra'nudc, which none but Wing To-
ries would be guilty Of and therefore call on the
Democratic members TO abandon it till they
consunmate the wishes Of the people by refunding.
Resoired, That we have Just cause TO congratulate
the unerrihed Of the Empire State in their late
glorious Democratic victory over the combined eff
forts Of factonists inirguers, and black Federalism,
and which is pruo tacie evidence that they could and
did maintain he ascendcDcy Of pure Republican prn-
ciples
Resoired, Tha. the late Democratic administration
was characterized by sound Republican principle
which emanate directly from the fathers OF the old
Republican school; and the same principles we fell
conlepding for, we will triumph with m lS44.
Resolved, That editors, like individuals, have the
same right 10 espouse whatever candidate they may
deem proper until such time the national conyen-
ton decide upon the great question Of the Presidency
and it will then become the duty Of all true Demo
Gratis to support the nominee. But We can see no
good for announcing any person or paper Tor
their preferences and we hereby tender our grateful
thanks TO all editors who bavetbe manly courage and
honesty TO advocate the peoples true friend and only
favorite, Colonel Johnson; and therefore call on
all papers friendly to expression of the people, 10
publish the proceedings.
Resoired, That the proceedings be signed by the
officers, and that copy be forwarded by the Pres
dent TO Col. II. NJ. Johnson and Gen. Jackson, &C
companied by letter expressive of high sense Of
gratitude for their devotion TO beloved country
On motion, the meeting adjourned by giving three
cheers for the Hero Of the Thames
RICHARD HUGHES, President.
J ,soy : s,r uosSsllT Vice Presidents.
DR.. French, o.
j. II. Hague,