The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-11-12

rs by the manner, any thing bot modest, In
which Mr. C!.ason X characterized. - -
De Witt Clinton
has been a member Of the legislature Of New
York; for short eason q Senator OF the Unit
ed States; and is now lieutenant governor "
the state Of New-York a major general Of the
militia of New-york, and mayor Of the city OF
New-York.
Mrs Clinton may have filed all those situa-
tions with ability, and thus been useful cili-
zen of New York but his usefulness has
been confined 10 that state He was SO short
a time upon the national floor that the nation
knew him not (: the nation have not tried,
proved and found him honest and capable. If
The citizens of New-York have so found him,
who can wonder at their zeaito promote him
10 more exalted station But If the citizcns
Of Ncw-York are praiseworthy because CRATE
FIJI for services rendered, shall tho nation be
suspected Of being less sensible, less CRATE
ful,and of entertaining "a disposition TO cast off
an old, faithful, honest and capable servants
only to take one upon trust, and to afford
" somewhat of personal qualification TO the
committee who recommend him. The very
expectation j. libel upon tho Union. II is
one which their votes will putto shame, and
which their zeal ia favor Of Mr.. Madison vii:
prove unfoundcd. et ef s1n
i
fess that they felt 7" much restraint aud en-
barrassment," anticipated g harsh animadver-
sions," we're fearful of being considered I" as
innsyators, Of being I" stigmatizcd as pre-
sump,uous,' Of their conduct being impu-
ted 10 unworthy motives" and OF being sop
posed with bitterness by many" 10 conse-
ouencc of their Recommendation OF Mr.. De
Wit Clinton If such were the apprchen-
sions of the gentlemen who assure ms sol the
suher7or worth and qualifications Of their can
tlilatc," and whose zeal in his behalf was
stimulated by the hope Of" somewhat OF per-
sonal qualifications" how can il have been pos
sible that they could hope to interest the feel
ings, and win the good opinions and votes OF
millions who never heard OF Mr.. Clinton until
they are unanimously called upon to raise him
20 the Chief Magstracy Of the Union.
Z JAMES MADISON hs
has been Member of the Legislature of vir-
ginia; OF the Old Congress- OF the Convention
% which framed the Constitution OF the U. States )
Of the Convention Of Virginia which ratified
that Cons taution and Of Congress for several
sessioDs and Secretary Of State OF the United
r States and is now President of the U. States
No man OF character, who respects HIM
self, whatever be his party, prejudices or
prepossessions, will have the hardihood To af-
firm but what in all those stations, Mr.. Mad
son has conducted himself with integrity, pa
trio,ism, and the most distinguished ability.
His speeches on the floor OF Congress were
equally admired for the correctness OF tlfeir
principles, and the chastity Of their style.
I His corre spondcuce, while Secretary Of State,
and his instructions 10 our foccign ministers,
particularly upon the subject Of the impress
mont OF our seameD, are among the ablest
state papers, and the best dcfuncc OF neutral
rights, WHICH modern times have produced.
The firm, impartial and digni6cd course Of
his administration has commanded respect
and admiration where il has failed TO secure
esteem, or enforce justice. The Messages
= Of the President OF the United States are IL
lus,rations of the genuine principles of repre-
sentative democracy, and evincc their author
10 be great constitutional lawyer, profound
public iurist, we'll read in the law OF nations,
intimately acquainted with the rights and
wrongs OF his country, able TO defend the one
and avcucc the olhcv; in word, Mr. Madi-
son is tho author Of tho supcrcmincntly cx-
cellcnt exposi,ions of tho unjust and intolera-
bic conduct Of Great Britain towards the u
nitcd States, which was presented to Congress
; on the first OF June, and which greatly con.
;ributcd to determine that body to appeal 10
arms, and {" commit just cause into the
hands Of the Almighty Disposer of events"
as the only untried means to maintain the
rights, the honor, and independence OF tho
country This committee have pleasure in
/, concmrring with tho Ncw.York Committee in
the declaration tha. /" Mr.. Madison has pas.
sed through life of honor and public scrvi-
q ccs." Ills principles arc known, his course
Of policy certain. His "llfc" and official con-
duct arc his pledges. In voting for him we
know for whom md for what we are voting.
We put nothing TO hazard for him, there
fore, fellow citizens, fst us vote. ~,
The New.York Committe urge no pcrso-
nal objections against the President OF the y.
States, save only his saving been bora in Vir~
gnia. Had he had the fortune TO 10 horn in
sreaf Rritain hn G n IN isaiSsee could NOT hava