The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-03-20
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, .haRCH 20, 1871.
REFLECIIO.N.S
on A SEPARATION OF THE STATES.

pecially then their motives and principles sre
openly avowed aud acted upon. The act OF
every publick man must be directed to effect
a certain purpose, and that purpose must be
either mlschievous or salutary in its effect
and ii of publick nature, must either pro-
duce happiness or misery to the community.
Wisdom admits Of no extreme. She so
governs by reason and experience that she
is not urged by necessity. The fitness and
aptness of things are her rule She is sur
rounded by constant, calm, and placid Sc
renity-knowing no guilt, she knows no fear.
If the season is boistrous and the passions
rise to outrage, insult and the commission of
wrongs, she waits till the tempest is past
and when the contending passions are wearied
with its fury, she resumes her direction, and
renders the calm more pleasing and crafty
ing. In this her choice is appreciated, for
there is no evil for which she is responsible.
She had rather be quiet than become AN as
. sociate with the aspiring demagogues of fac
ton, to destroy the best interest and dearest
happiness of man.
Much has been said and written in party vi
rulence, upon the subject Of separation of
the EASTERN from the Western and Southern
States, but no sagacity has been displayed, or
forcible arguments used, TO produce that con-
viction to the mind esse entially necessary to
grant its assent
The Republicans, as a party, have been si-
lent ON this subject. 1t would have afforded
pleasure, and given zest to their patriotism,
80 have seen this subject fairly and impartial
ly MISUNDERSTANDING the wretched
consequence that would inevitably result
whenever attempted to be accomplished.
A. ii was before said, so 1t is again repeat.
cd, wisdom admits of no extreme. The OBJ
ject OF all governments is the happiness and
interest Of the governed-the people. When
a system of government, on experience is
found not to produce that end, then that form
of government ought to be changed, not to
please and CRAFTY the wishes and to accom-
modate the motives of few sspiring men,
TO entrench them with wealth and power
but for the happiness of all. Is a Rcpubi-
can government and administration bles-
sing /! Let the unprejudiced American re-
ply. But If not, why did the ilustrious
WASHINGTON sanction its adoption, and seal
his appreciation OF its merits, by accepting
the appointment of the first Magistrate with
in its gift I! 1t is atruism that cannot be con-
rroverted, that every country possesses rest
less tempers, and aspiring men, who seek
their own glory, regardless of the means, il
they can but reign. Our infant country has
had her share, and the names of Burr and his
associates will be recorded by future his
torians, as the most conspicuous enemies of
America. Why all this restless seeking TO
rise from obscurity to renown-from an hum
BILE citizen to nonarch-from peasant TO
q lord
AT the adoption of the constitution there
were then, much more now, men who sought
for the establishment of monarchical in
stead of republican government. AT the
head of this monarchical party stood .fier-
ander Hamilton, whose disciples have not
forgotten the creed taught them by him and
who wait with restless anxiety to execute
the plan bequeathed them at his death.
1t is from that party originates all the mis-
chief, .discord and dissention, which at this
moment assails the interest aud happiness Of
the American people. This number shall be
devoted to prove the truth Of this assertion,
,substantiated by incontrovertibie proofs
The proof first adduced shall be taken from
that plan presented by Mr.. Merdnder RGml-
ION to the convention, for the formation the
constitution, which substanliates uncqaivocal-
iy, the allegation that moDarchical party
does exist in the bosom Of the country.
ART. III. The Senate to consist Of hersons
elected, to serUc DURING GOOD BEHAvIoUR.--
That is during life.
- Arr. Nv. TIE supreme executive authority
fth, United States to be vested in a Cover.
aonr, TO be elected during good 6eAoviour.-
The authority and functions to se os follows
20 hare q .NEG.f7IVE mon all lczvs a5ouf to
be hassed, and she ereen'ion ef oil Lasvs hass-
ed Ito have the direction Of war, when au-
thorized and begun to have, with the
sdrice Of fhe Senate, The fosver ef making all
treaties TO have tie sors ahyhoinfmenf If the
heads or chief officers Of finance and Foreign
e6airs TO have the nomination Of aa efAer sf-
eers, and am6assadonrs 80 foreign nsfions, in
ciudod ; 70 have the hover ef hardoning oil
e6enees, &c.