The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-04

Our sentiments and preferences are well
known to our readers--yet we desire To see, in
the Presidential contest, fair play given to all.
Below we give an account Of meeting in Mis-
souri, favorable to Col. Johnson. Win the Globe
copy?
From the Liberty No. Standard.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING se
Pursuant to resolution passed at meeting held
on 18Th August last, the Democrats of Clay county
met at Liberty ON the 9th day of November, I8l3.
Capt Winfrey f. Price, was chosen President, Judge
Samuel Tilford, Vice President, and BENZ Hayes, s.
creary. ~ 5g ttI p
On motion, the following resolution, the conside-
ration Of which had been postponed till this meeting,
was called up: nlH
Resolved, That notwithstanding the exalted claims
Of many tried and sterling democrats, such as Martin
Van Buren,, James Buchanan Gen. Cass, John C..
Calhoun, &c., we believe Colonel RICHARD M.
JOHNSON, Of Kentucky, to be the most suitable and
nominate for the Presidency. te'A
Judge J. r. Y Thompson moved that the name of
COL X. NJ. johnson be struck out, and the name Of
Martin Van Buren, inserted in lieu thereof.
On This motion lengthy debate ensued between
COL J. Thornton, Judge Thompson, T. w. w. DE
Everett, Esq the last named gentleman, with Messrs
Thornton and DeCourcy, advocating the claims of
Col. johnson, and Messrs. Thompson and Fitzgerald
supporting Mr.. Van Buren,. The respective preisn-
jions Of Mr. Van Buren, and Col. Johnson wcre ally
and eloquently urged by the several speakers, while
a displayed that true democratic spirit which socks
lhe union OF the Democratic party, whatever may b
the decision Of the National Convention
The vote being taken, it appeared that Col John
son had 60 votes, and Mr. Van Buren, ~. 1t was
consequently decided that the amendment should not
De made, and the resolution was passed in the shape
as above.
10 relation to the above, the Standard remarks
editorially:
ITA meeting of the Democracy of CLAW coun.
y held at our court house on Monday last ac-
cording to previous notice. which resulted in giving
new spring of animation to friend in this sec
ton Of the State. Although the day was rainv one
rom morning until night, yet our town was crowded
with the Democracy of Clay eagerly conversing up
on our political prospects, and showing by their bold
ana fearless countenances that they hold themselves
ready IN any emergencyto act decisvely and prompt
~, with the universal Democratic party.
Tins meeting was an adjourned one, with previous
notice of two MONTHS both by newspaper and hand.
phi, Tor The purpose OF testing the strength Of COL
Johnson and Martin Van Buren,. When compared
and the vote taken, after much animated debating BY
the respective friends Of each candidate it resulted
IN favor OF Col. Johnson by three to one and we
hazard no risk whatever, in saying that the same pro-
portion Will hold good throughout the whole of the
northwestern part of Missouri. The whole meet
ing was characterized by the utmost harmony and
good feeling, and whatever Earring or misundersta
ing thatlwas sprung up through lengthy and warm
debate, by the real friends Of Democracy was soon
allayed by generous concessions mingled with prom-
nent zeal for the WHOLE cause