The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-04-03
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Mr., Printer.

Mr., Printer. ..t.e l-: 2, 81,
was truly happy 10 read the sagacious remarks
of Goddington in your last paper. No man Of the
least penetration and reflection can deny the fact
that there does exist comb inaton among the lead
ing federasts to destroy the growth, progress and
influence of the town Of Newport. Nothing is left
undone to accomplish their desigs. is fact that
few Of the leading federalists OF this town
operating with the tederasts Of the town'of Proyi.
dence in this wicked attempt Appeal 10 facts, and
let facts reply; would be an lercucsn labor indeed
to designate every attempt at this ungenerous con-
duct-a few will suffice
ls il fact that she federal Banks Of Providence
monthly, if not oitener, sending their brokers,
runners, &c. into this tJwn, stripping our Rapk
Vaults Of their specie. and filing their own with
the p.uufer. Is there not small premium paid
BY their stock o5bers upon bank bills 10 fac-
tate the destruction of our banks Are not their
packets plying between this port aud New-York,
taking the business from our cIuzeps Are they not
seeking, at this very moment, by the most nsGuoas
me aus; "a Branch of the United States Bank 10 bs
located at Providence, and is there single teera
ist OF Newport raisiag his voice TO prevent IT. Have
not butchers from Providence often. inundated our
markets with provisions, and tho provisions par
chased up by the rich federalists OF Newport, in-
preference 10 purchasing them OF the native butch.
OF The town Have not certain federaiists of,
Eewpert employed Providence vessels, 10 prefer.
ence to vessels Of this town, ahbo' equally good,
strong. and firm, and at as low terms as those of
openly rejoice at the destruction of the first wooden
bridge that was driven away by the ice o sianis
Ferrysl Are they not at this mcmem Intriguing Cor
the establishment OF the Navy Yard sat Pawtuxet,
and has not a recent session of the federal legisla
ture Of this State passed an act extending the limits
OF their town to embrace the contemplated Navy.
Yardl Did not our federal representatives vote for
that act and support their viewsin the undertaking
Does NOT Providence at this moment possess all the
first Offices Of state either for honor or enolumvntl
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to cect by intrigue the removal OF the seat OF gov
ernmens from this town TO Providence
Ciizens of the southern section Of haS Sfdte w Ill
you aid your ruin aud join tie men that stsbs
Your dearest and vital interests-vho. are forging
Chains for your liberty! Will you neither see
feel the ruin that awaits you, " you will not,go on,
but condemn none but yourselves for your misery
that misery which may be entaiIed Tor ages sapon
your children. When Newport shall be no mare,
you may then weep; but your weeppS viii avail
you nothing.
: fdrmersGwhe-e will ,on find rsirket for your
produce, when Newpor, becomes that " Esfff5.
Torn" which they 50 significantly dnomnatr it,
20 Providence This is tie obicot OF their desirc-
they will then M their osn price and tlpc, of pay
mcut aSd compel you 10 take in retnsn such goods,
ard at such prices as they may please TO establish
The yokeof servItude will then be xed and to re.
move il, will require greater exeftieos, than you
viii then have a, your e-mmsod.
-. PBlLO CoDDINGToN.
THE Mercury Editors in order to prevent false
impressions, inform US "that Christopher Fowler,
Esq of this town, was Unanimously sgreed upon as
the candidate fee Lieutepani Governor" This may
be true-but if Mr. Fowler vas agreed upon in eau.
Gus, Il was sfter the panty who selected him knew
that he would not acguiesce in their Of con-
duct. and after they knew th.t they run M risq,ie
Ia n.kns him tho offer. II s fact Iwet known,
that Mr.. Fowler has for number Of years prss de-
he of th<.x
10 coaef npS0 hiT, ,ani :se simple &c, Of shrsr vsy