The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-08-21

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did pot wish hereditary monarchy, &c said
yss,tbst suchA government would prevent the
trouble and confusion Of elections, by placing
before the eyes of the people the psrson who
was . govern them-But, ssid /, will they
notslso be for giving Us an established reli-
eioh he replied that sn established church
would be better for us, as il would put Down
ell toolish religion such % Methodist camp.
meetings, and the like. lie made ofker
observationsito the same effect"
! JNO. HUGHES" G
Nov, let those federalists who are true
iricnds TO their country, single themselves
outffom those advocates OF kings, and they
VIII restore union amcog freemep. Let the
humble and sincere followers Of our re-
ceemer persus his bright example, and
seekprotec,ion solcy from the King Of kings,
and they viii give peace TO the church.
Theo party strife would cease, and religious
animositics be forgotten. Then rulers would
DC chosen Tor their virtues and talents, and
nos because they were fl persons 30 become
oppfessnrs Then spiritual teachers would
be selected for their pieiy and learning, and
notion their subserviency 10 political impos-
tors. Bot This hsppy day is still fsr distant.
Ambition urges oui would be kings and no.
biesnen 10 make prodigious eFforis 10 dcY.-
Troy our rights, that they may fat.en on our
spoil. Aud although they may prof.ss 10
respcct your Under standings, and, effect to
sympsthize in your spffcriDgs, or rejoice in
your prosperity--although they may promise
10 alleviate your buithens, sustain your
rights and protect yo0r properly altho' they
msy pretend 10 admire the eons,itu,ion Of
th; United Ststes, and call them selves re.
mn fr h. IL. r..
fellow citizens, you will End them the reverse
OF oil this, it you confide your interest to
thsir care. Deny IL who u'ati il II still TOO
true, that the principles Of fedsraliMs lead
inevitably to the erection Of monsrehy and an
intolerant religious establishment. For those
who despise the opinions OF the poor; ; those
who have invariably denied them. equal
privileges those who would deprive them Of
all legislative control over their scanty esr. |
nngs by taking from them the right Of gen.
ersl suffrage; those who declare that the !
poor cannot teel or have any interest in their |
country, and they arc therefore not enti,led !
10 voice in its goverDmcn,-such men fel.
low ci,izens, would Sadly sinl. you in the !
eyes OF thc world 10 the level OF the brute
creation; for in their own opinions vast
majority OF you are entitled to no higher
consideration Your right 10 vote, your ability
10 discriminate, your love of country, are all
matters ol dcrision with those ppstarts, who
think themselves exclusively entitled and Fl, !
10 govern. Monstrous doctrines What in
matters OF this life, WHICH merely relate 10
your present happiness, shal! you not bc
rustcd by yoor fellow man Shall he pro.
'ounce you incapablc-of judging wha, form
'f government, what system of policy, wha,
principles OF economy, will most effectualiy
ceusc your happiness! Shall man do this,
when the Author Of orr existence has sc,
'ood and evil before US, ard holds Us accoun-
able, not merely in bis life, but hereafter, for
he souEd exercise OF that reason with which |
10 has been gsaciousIy pleased 10 endow us
'hali our fellows, vain and weak mortRss, our |
YOU! be kings and mobiles, shaii they de-
ounce US as irrational, deny uy tha, attribute
'iiich distinguishes US from the beast Of the
cid, when TO The most ignorant OF mankind, |
be sf9snyhiy has caused The most pcrfcc,
ys,em OF morals 10 be preached, and has
ronounced them, by implication the most
irect, capable Of choosing between good end
vii between truth and falsehood, between
applness and misery am not less aston
he'd at the arrogance Of those mem than
'sgustcd With their impudcnee for with
:Mcely single exception, can trsee their
Tigin TO no greater distance than one or two
cncra,ions, back, from ignorsnce and indi.
cace, to sometimes infaWy. Tic resist aud
:feat their vaccinations against our free in-
i'usions. i behoves you, fellow citizens, to
ever vigilsnt.
The period Of war is no, the only hous Of
'ril to the public. Nor are those alone its
es who assail il under arms-Believe, me
How christians, our holy religion is too pure
subserve the purposes of wosld;ngs, too |
ell supported from on high to need political
lance, and ought to be, nay is, so charita-
{, as TO leave man in matters of conscience,
iely ameniablc to his creator. Your dead.
81 Ioes may Tor while deceivs you, bur il ,
difficult to disssmble alwsys Like Judge
wings they soon or late find /, too arIuous
support their professions by constant
ppression OF their real sentiments. Like |
N they may pretend to DO the admirers Of | 4
'sshingsca ;-but did tha, immortal chicftain
cr sigh for kingIy powerl Did he ever
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