Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-05
"The Old Dutch Almanac"

During the session Of the late Democratic
Convention IN this place, good deal OF IN
ouiry was excited in reference to the former
sentiments of the present nominee Of the
party on variou, important questions. A
mong other points raised, some objection
wa. made to him, on the score of.his vote
in Congress for the high tariff of 1925. Elk
plantations were made, however, which were
declared satisfactory, and Col. JOHNSON fl
nally received the nomination for Cover
nor. Mr.. JOHN S. BARBOUR, of Culpepper,
in giving IN his adhesion, stated that he
could not have voted for Col. Johnson, but
for the explanations alluded to, which were
to the effect that the Tariff of 1925 was not
party measure-was supported by Gen.
JACKSON, sc. Very satisfactory, truly.
Another question, most curious and inter-
esting, has been much discussed in the
newspapers and in private circles, viz: as
to whether Col. JOHNSON was ever sup
porter of JOHN Q. ADAMS administration.
We feel happy to be able to throw some
light on these various matters, as well as
one OF two others. 1t is now established
that in 1925, Col. JOHNSON was in favor of
Internal improvements by the General Gov
eminent a Tariff for protection, and HENRY
CLAY for the Presidency,-in word that
he was good Wing. His views in refer
ence to the Presidency, It's true, however.
were rather peculiar. He preferred MIR.
CLAY above all others, but in Difference to
the will of his constituents voted for Gen.
JACKSON, although Mr. ADAMS, he thought,
deserved the place
These remarks are founded on a circular
of Col. JOHNSON to the voters of his Con-
gressional District, dated Bridgeport, Va,
March 26th, 1925, and familiarly known as
the sold Dutch Almanac" A copy of it is
now in this place, and we are enabled to
give the following extracts, which we do
without further comment, than to commend
them to the careful perusal of the Estate
Rights "Strict Constructionists," Can't
Clay Democracy of the State; to all Of
whom these shall come, greeting:
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
"The great constitutional question as 10 the pow
or Of The Government in relation to internal i'm
ployemenis has been settled"
"The connection of the Eastern and Western
waters by The way of the Potomac and the Monon-
gahe,., has been pronounced on examination to be
practicable, al an expense not exceeding D TX mil
lions Of dollars. The celebrity Of this connection
as leament to. bind ihe Union, TO increase, COM
merce and trade, promote social intercourse, needs
at present no comneni--it will be all important to
this district, indeed the making oft is easily coin
pretended. 1t is due to myself, to say, tina! have
interested and acquainted myself with this subject,
have had full and free conversations with The prn
cipal men of the Government. and have agreed to
accompany the Engineers next SumIper IN e1ppr-
ing The Cheat Route which am friendly TO, and
shall use all proper means consistent WIN national
good To have the location made If that Rnute.
~ 81 have by conversation and explanation golten
things in such train that as soon as the people re-
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on route. there is fair prospect of obtaining the
patronage Of The Government, in the construction
Of great road through this quarter to the Ohio"
THE TARIFY.
"BeHering II right to encourage home industry,
10 be independent Ut foreign nations, 10 encourage
an AMERICAN SYSTEM, if by 50 doing tho
revenue would not be impaired, gave my support
10 the tariff, in other words 10 infant struggling
manufactures. and am happy 10 say, the result is
proving the correctness Of the measure. Manuiac-
,uyng establishments are springng up, and the pro
u,:.e 1f-ntarnsr is fnd:ng demand IN q homo
aarhsi."
FOR PRESIDENT.
an is knosn that Mr.. Clay a-as ytsr't cho'ee'
but when | was satisfied that Gen. Jackson was
the choice Of the people, felt 1t my duty 40
faithful public servant to vote correspnndlngy
"Nr. Adams 10 how ever deserving of The high or
flee conferred On him x will no doubt do honour to
the station" - cit is Gin all probability the
last lime il elected that shall be a candidate for
your iavours."