Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-08
"REMINISCENCES OF COL. JOHNSON
From the Stanton Spectator.

From the Stanton Spectator
"THE OLD DUTCH ALMANAC"
During the session of the late Democratic Conven
ton IN TINS place, good deal OF inquiry was excited
IN reference to the former sentiments of the present
omnee OF the party various important questions
Among other points raised, some objection made
to him, on the OF his ia Congress for the
| high tariff OF 1925 Explanations were made howey.
er which were declared satisfactory, an Col Johnson
hnally received the nomination for Governor. Mr.
john 5. Barbour, of Cupepper ia giving IN his adhe
sion, stated that he could have voted for Colonel
johnson, but for the explanations alluded to- which
were to the effect that the Tariff of 1926 was not a
party measure-was supported by Gen. Jackson, &c
Very satisfactory, truly
Another question, most curious and interesting has
been much discussed in the newspapers and in private
circles viz: a to whether Col Johnson was ever a snn
porter OF John @. Adams administration We feel
| happy to be able 10 throw light on these various
matters, as well as one or two othets Il now esab-
lshed that IN 1873, Coone Johnson was in favor 70
internal Improvements by the General overnment a
Iarlf Tor protection and HenryS Clay for the Presl-
dency,-n a word, that he was good Wing His
views in reference TO the Presidency lit true howev.
er were rather peculiar. He preferred Mr.. Clay above
all others, but in Difference the will of his constr
uents voted Tor Gs4l. jackson, although Mr.. Adams.
| he thought deserved the pIacel
| These remarks founded on circular of Col
johnson to the voters OF this Congressional District
dated Bridgeport Va, March 26th 1926, and familiar
y known as the cold Dutch Almanac 4 COM of it
IS noO an 1S puce and lce enabled 10 etpe The fol-
So,c1ng extracts, which we do without further com
ment than to commend them to the careful perusal Of
ne Estate Rights" Strict Conruclionists Can't
Clay Democracy of the State; TO all of whom these
shall come, greeting:
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
1.-The great constitutional question as 10 the power
OF The Government in re alton to internal improve
ments has been settlcd''
"The connection of the Eastern and Western wa
tiers by the way OF the Potomac and the Monongahea
mas been pronounced on examination TO be practical
Bile, at an expense not exceeding 80 millions of dol
lars. The celebrity of this connection as oament
to bind the Union, to increase commerce and trade
sat-
ment-it will be all important to this district indeed
the making OF it is easily comprehended 1t is due
to myself to say, that have interested and acoualut-
ed myself with this subject have had full and free
conversations with the principal men OF the Govern
ment, and have agreed to accompany the Engineers
next Summer in exploring the Cheat r QUITE which I
am friendly to, and shall use all proper means conss-
tent with national good to have the location made OF
that Route.
Il have by conversation and explanation gotten
things in such train that the people resid.
ng in the South part OF the district will agree on
route there Is nae prospect of obtaining the patron
age OF the Government in the construction OF great
road through this quarter 10 the Ohio"
THE TARIFF.
"Betep1ng 1T right 10 age home industry, to
be lndependent Of foreign nations, to encourage an
AMERICAN SYSTEM, if by so doing the revenue
would not be impaired, gave my support 10 the ta-
rf IN other words TO infant struggling manufactures,
and am happy TO say, the r ult is proving the cor
ments are sprinpng up and the produce Of a farmer
1sfnding demand in a home mqrket,'
PRESIDENT.
III rs EnolUR that Mr. CJay tcGS ma first ch0ice
but when | was satisfied that Gen Jackson was The
choice OF tho people, | felt it my duty az a IA ithtu
public servant to vote correspondingy." "Mr. Ad-
ans IS however deserving OF The high office conferred
on him and will no doubt do honor to the station
1T is ca all PROBABILITY the last time if elected,
that shall be c ;amn5 Tor your tavours."
MORE PROOF
1t has been souy denied by his party that J. Johnson
oil Harrison supported the administration OF ohn
q Adams Ia addition 10 the proof derived from the
'Datch Almanae, we beg leave to adduce the follow
ing from the CLARK burg Enquirer" OF date OVEN.
Der %, 1927 The paper which lies before us contains
the proceed ngs oil an 'ant Jackson meetng,' held
IN C,arks5urg on the Monday preceding its date, in
winch "Od joe figured conspcu0usy. The Editor
OF The paper, IN bret edltora pretaclng the proceed
ngs, states that 1t was meeting of the friends of
john u Adams administration. A preamble and
resolutions wee reported 10 the meeting substitute
Tor which was offered by John j. Allen and seconded
by Joseph Johnson The discussion however, turned"
Esays the Edlorl upon the views taken OF the quail
ncatons OF General Jackson in the report and sub
sutute," We should like publish copious ex-
tracts from The Report adopted by the meeting,
p wniea sF srg ground IS taken IN favor Of
IN regard TO tins report was in reference TO the quail
hcatons OF Jackson, and outstanding this he could
mot hesitate 10 choose" John Q Adams in preference
TO nm. We have room only Tor the following extract:
ms meeting are disposed 10 pass by the charges OF
corruption and intrigue that have been imputed TO Mr.
Adams and tie Secretary of State by The opposition
VII the declala lion, that the confidence of this meetin
IN the purity and Integrity OF these lustrlous statesmen
has not been diminished and that in hier opinion The
various charges that have been made were nromntly
ard satisfactorily retuted.
Therefore, Resolved, That this meeiinp vii usa ali
honorable means to promote tie re cleo ion of John
Z. Adams as President OF the United States.
Resolved, hat Tins meeting approves the proposed
convention OF Deputies to meet in Richmond oa the
9Th OF January next, TO nomin9 Flee ors favorable 10
e reelection OF John q. Adams, and hat five DeDu.
ties be appointed by the Chairman OF this meeting for
that purpose
Resolved, Thai standing Committee ARRANGEMENT
and correspondence he appointed for this county by
the Chairman for the purpose OF carrying into effect
the objects Of this meeng with pc Rer to supply va
cauces IN their body, Of the Deputies appointed
TO said convention.
Resolved, Tina the foregoing preamble and resou |
tons be furnished 10 the printer OF the Carksburg En-
qurer Tor publication.
The Chairman then proceeded 10 appoint the follow |
ing gentlemen Deputies TO The proposed convention
VIZ: OWN S. Duncan, w iam l.. Jackson, John ! |
Allen, Phineas Chaplin and JOSEPH JOHNSON |
Esqures
n. B. The Rockingham Register of Sept. 9th. !
1921 says, BUT, WE Xxx, WAS joan Quincy ADAMS |
FE9ERALIsr! WERE HIS DISCIPLES FEDERALIsrs? |
IsT." A'A-
THE IRISH RELIEF BILL.
for some nme past The leaders othe Locofoco par.
y throughout the Staie have been resorug 10 every
KIND OF means TO to the peju1ices Of adoned ci.
iizens against the Wings. They have not only con-
lafY 10 Inc truth, sought TO Identify the Wings as a
paiy' win the Native American movement, but they
nave III Inc most shameless manner asserted that II
wings were the same party that passed the old allen
law Now II is a TIRE adage that "men who live in |
gaSs houses should not throw stones" Let US give an
ius. ration,
Every one retains vivid recollection of he accounts
received IN this country during the winter of 1867
o. the scenes OF Starvation and suffering 10 Ireland
ana scotland, consequent the uupie :edentei allure
OF the crops. We read of men, women and children
DYING by Enthusiastically starved to death The |
American heart was stirred up. we had 'enounh and |