The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-07
OBITUARY.

OBITUARY.
When noble heart ceases TO beat, and turns
cold in death; when the light of great inteecI,
which has been looked to by great mnsses as a
beacon-lsht 10 guide their political steps, is ex-
lngulshed il is but natural. IL is but decent,
tina, such an ext, from the world should attract
the attention of mankind-ihat the friends and
companions of the fallen one should mourn his
loss, and in formal and solemn manner perform
the usual sad obsequies 10 the dead.
Such has not been the fate of the last Illus
trious victim of the Jacobin Club. it'll an
indifference and obscurity, amounting to good
crcumstanlial evidence that he fell by foul
MEANS" and that the registrar was cognizant
OF the mode of his "takng off, the Globe,
OF Monday, under the simple head of .'com-
muncatons." and in juxtaposilion with ''com-
munica.ed" articles, advocating the nomi-
nation of others for the Vice Presidency, an.
nounces the demise of Col r. M. JOHNSON
The annunciaton purports to be from the Coils
own pen, and, as will be seen, has his name
signed to it-that its validity may not be ques-
toned by his friends-yet not one word of
|
Of regret is uttered
| Time was, when the deeds of the Hero Of
New Orleans formed the theme of national ad
mration, that the People-the People of the
West, particuarly-looked 10, and recognized,
Col. Johnsoa as the legitimate successor of Gen.
eral Jackson. He, too, had fought his couutry's
batles-his codntry's foes had fallen by his
hand-and with mach loss Of blood. and the
pain Of many wounds, the gallant Colonel had
been found, after victory, almost lifeless. among
the heaps Of the slain. But now we see his
final end, apparently voluntarily recorded by
himself, registered in the Globe, without so
much as one little word of comment, of passing
notice, from the editor And this, too, when
those who neither Tough, in nor advocated the
war, are exalted TO the high places by the Jaco-
bin organs
Well, we suppose the decree must be sub
United to. The Colonel says he will be .pleas-
ed and thankful" 10 obtain the nomination for
Vice Pres ident. He will not get 1.-THE Jaco-
bins have fixed upon another man, who is
neither Colonel King nor Colonel Polk Colo
mel Johnson, If he only knew the sentiments of
the People, would have known, and he will find
it out, that it was easier for him to attain the
Presidency than The Vice Presidency. The
People will never permit him TO serve again IN
a subordinate capacity, under Mr.. Van Buren,
But we append the letter:
TO THE EDITOR OF THE GLOBE
S,R; From great number Of letters received nv
me from various sections Of our country find d,-
ference Of opinion exists the ground | occupy
relative to the for the Offices Of President and
Vice President Of the United States. AID find as
great divers ty OF opinion among my friends as to
the course should adopt-some advising that under
no circumstances, should ] permit my name TO he
used for the Vice Presdency-others advising that
should not submit my name to the decision OF Ma
tonsl Convention; and the most numerous express
ing wish that / should accept the pomins, ion for
tho Office of Vice President provided a majority OF
the Delegates TO the National Convention ,houd
think proper to select me candidate for the Vice
Presidency, alter prcferrng another FOR the Office OF
President.
Kentucky, for the Presidency, by a mass meeting.
composed Of the Democratic citizens of the I<gsla
ture and citizens Of that State subject TO reci
sion Of the National Convention. In January 1919
nominated for the same Office by State Demo
cratic Convention at Frankfort Kentucky compose,
+ Of five hundred delegates, subject to decision Of a
National Convention. was afterwards again nom
mated by subsequent State Democratic Convention
composed Of more than FIVE hundred delegates, for
the office, subject to the condition Each o
: these nominations unanmous. In January, IsA3
the Democrs tie State Convention of Indiana called
= upon me, in common with Others, know If were
willing TO abide by the decision Of National Con
ventiop and, further, f | would sustain the nomin,
tons Of that Convention FOR the Offices of Presiden
) and Vice President of the United States
My answer to these interrog atores was witho,,
= equivoeation; which was, that would support IN.
nominees. have no reason TO change that determi
; ION but, on the contrary have good reasons fol
being confirmed IN my opinion to the necessity o
sdhcring to my resolution, to the triumph o
4, the democratic party intend TO redeem my Piled 2,
A faithfully, without respect to persons.
Subject to the foregoing conditions, have permit
ted my name TO be placed before the public and III.
National Convention to be held at Baltimore on tb
:, fourth Monday of May next for the Office Of Pres.
dent | need not consume time in referring 10 m,
= ninaton for the Office Of President by friends II
J. other States than Kentucky. No matter how Aatier
ing these demonstrations OF public confidence TALL O
' which is duly approximately my asserting To the,
g wishcs not prcdIcated upon the copsdc m tio
. that nominated Tor the first Office my nsscn
! to their permission Of the Of my name wouI
have been equally sincere and cordial for the Of
, fee Of Vice President.
A l am now, as ever have been, Identified with III
Democratic party. | never expect TO change tina
c identity he Of the measures Of that par
too dear TO To be jeopardcd by any selfish con
A slcdratoDs my part and therefore, ask nothing
and expect nothing, at the hands Of the Convention
y that will in any manner njure hazard the success
Q Of the common couse II the Convention, in tbei
r. wisdom, should consider the Of my name for tn
first second Office, for neither, as advisable, M
d acquisscepce IL heartily given.
. 10 such Of my fellow-citxens are nomins Tin,
me for The office Of the Vice Presidency IN advance
Of the meeting Of the Baltimore Convention, m,
thanks arc due, and cbeerfully given. Il does no