The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-04-03
PROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.
no NIX. PICKERIWG-No. I.

dence, or OF bravery, indulge me, sir, IN ie "
remarks. 1t is notsny wish to do this in the
language of invective. Such language de-
test All that is honourable III our natures,
exclaims against that spirit OF illibera abuse
OF character, SO unhapply mingled with much
of the discussions Of the day. ] shall recol-
lect that address man that | address one
VINO has character that he estcems valuable,
and feelings that can distinguish between iea-
son and abuse. However | may disspproye,
aud even deprecate your political opinions,
will charitab.y scorn TO impute them, or the
incucation of the IN, 10 a cool and determined
opposition TO the vital interests OF our coun-
try, and avountdry enlistment IN the cause
oil a foreign power. will scorn to suppose
you the mercenary advocate OF that series OF
wrongs in a beliis iscrcnt nation, which even It's
own citizcns have too much conscience TO vim
dlcatc. Such imputations leave TO those
VINO have less candour, or more proof, than
myself. Wha, they suppose the effect OF de-
pravity, will suppose the offspring of a aJudg-
mcnt that views political facts through most
dislorting medium; ajudgment that, however
vigorous once, has become SO unhappiy and
believe inGissoiaby, cnlangied with certain
strong and permanent prepossessions, thati.s
decisions on the great political questions OF
our country, have long since ceased to chal-
lcnge the implicit confidence Of the Ameri-
Can people Such are my impressions. And
on this ground we meet.
On perusing your observations, the trst
idea sugges,t to the reader is, the time of
their appearance. lie is Instantly reminded
oil election. You soy, /" Feiiow-citizens, it is
for you that expose myself" in these letters.
Pardon ne for asking, sir, is 1t not possible
you have mistaken your motive Is II not
possible, that, instead OF toiiDg tor your
ie!low-eilizens," you are in fact toiling tor
Mr.. GORE! Forgive me the suggestion The
time OF your exertions authorize il. Political
diyinAs have been at loss to conjecture, what
conlured ghost OF terrour should next tread
the periodical stage oil election, TO frighten
away the last correct impression from the.
minds oi The timd and unrehecting. You
have solved the problem. Once more you
stand forth the hero Of the farce. Your zeal
! commend regret 1t Is not " according tG
knowledge"
But another idea obtruded itself still more
forciby A motive still more nearer home
than your good wishes for Mr.. Gore, is "a
lair candidate for the honour OK having prOmt-
&C your exertions. Did you suppose the i'm
portant fact had escaped our rcLollcction,that
the next Legislature OF MASSACHUSETTS, APP
points Senator of the United States !--that
this Legislature is determined on at the APP
preaching election ?-and thas on the poili-
cal complexion OF this body hangs the whole
destiny OF the atfaii and especially is it for
gotten, thu, :. the Hon. Mr.. PIcKERING" is
candidate for that office /! We recoeSs these
things and We shall be pardoned for draw.
ing all inference. Why, it may be pertinent
ly asked, have you stepped forward al this
period, when our citizcns are anxiousiy busi-
e& in an important transaction Why seize
the moment when all the presses Of the state
avow their temporary devotion to the toll Of
clectioneerng, and every political production
Is instantly referred To this point a. its object
Why occupy crouded paper, al a time VIII IN
you we'll know the dropping cause OF your
party requires every fragment OF its columns
10 be devoted TO the purposes Of The day !!
The inference is inc yitabc. Ii is not for your
fellow-citizens you Labor it Is for MIR. Gore
and yourseE Hiac Me iachryme. have ad-
vered TO this TACT, because wish the people
To know hozv large a. fee gives zeal and argu-
menis to the advocate.
An important item in the bill Of fare APP
pears To be, an expected demonstration that
France has never "lovcd" us intensely. And
are you, sir, really Ignorant OF the views OF
your opponents on this head. They have
never justified France. they have never
sail, she mas done Us g no essential injury
Beware, sir, that you do not labor through a
" ioni, story" AT the expense OF your own
and your readers patience and at last give
us no more than your opponents have never
had a wish to deny. But you are to prove
that the revolutionary assistance OF France
was poor and selfish. Onil,ing to decide to
what extent the task might br considered as
invidious which sets ingenuity at work to
deprccia,e the motives and usefulness of an
acknowledged and distinguished bcncfactor,
i wouldssk, If complete substantiation attend
your exeriions; what victory would ensue
q 1.l. IL n..h lh. the aids .al E..r.r.