The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-03-26
a WASHING TONIhN.
FOR THE RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
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To the Freemrn Of the Staie Of Rb2ie-Iia7d.
The Republican Nominations have been seconded
vith zeal, and unAnmity, from every P.' Of he
State congratulate YOU on the faIr, ana almost
certain prospect, that men, whom even thelr poiiu-
cal opponent, cannot denounee az being deficient
either in talents, integrity or patriotism, Sni be elect
ed by majority Of your sutirages.
Possessing those estbable qualities, which en-
dear man IN private life, and 80 emnen!y qu,iiy
him 10 govern Mr.. KstGHT is recommend,d % he
support of all those, who wis., 10 our S,e Gov.
ernment administered with ssi;y, discretion, and
Grmness
Fel!ozo CihEens
Il IS not my wish 70 excite party feelings, but
the tine las come wleE IL interest aud duty,
call on Us 10 banish ,.o5n ou, Gou9cils Men. whose
past conduct atio-. 10 edge Il E,-urc useful.
ness You are unques il >sry tFe Friends of Unun,
of Order, and of Good Cove :, ncnt-c,n you then
advocate tAe re election of fac ion, who planned
division o. ne States, who advised the Withholding
OF men and money, al time when war was at our
very tn 'eslold-who Rrrsyed themselves against
the general go 'ernment, and to complete The
urs f folly anl wickedness, carried into effect
Hartford Convention The name OF Washington
ought TO De forever oblitcrated from our minds,
vhen we consent tn vote for Men, VINO openly vio.
lated his most sacred iijunctions and precepts.
And yet we are told that must vote for Govern
or Jones although he advocated the Hartford Con.
ven;iOn-becaRSe he is an enemy 10 the National Id
s1risirdtion We must vote for hm-although hc
OppDseu lN6 DcSt interest OF our Country tue
last war-6ecaH use he s an enemy 20 the National Id
ni1iStration We must vote for him, although he
consented to wrest from the Freemen of this state.
their most invaluable privilege and essential right.
OF choosing Senator TO Congress, according to an
cient form and usage-6ecaEse he 10 al enemy 10 The
National .9dr1ris.ratior. But, feowctizens, what
benefit you possibly derive from supporting
such men, aud such measures do you verify be.
lieve that supporting men, whose only rule ot con.
duct is opposition, whose language is abuse OF our
national rulers will promote your rights or interests
The truth is far othe wise. If ever there was @
zine when we ought TO harmonise with the admin
istrstion Of our general government, when ough,
to'remember that We are a constituent part Of one
great family, that time is at hand. The former
sources Of our wealth and prosperity are dried up
people enterprizng and industrious, can no Ion.
ger subsist on foreign commerce spirit Of dis.
content and desire for emigration already prevails
The general government, ordained for the good of
ali, disposed 20 regard with paternai solicit
tude; the establishment Of Naval Depot at New
port place contiguous, will essentially pro-
mote the interest Of the Farmer, the Mechanic and
Manufacturer increase the value OF real estate
land give TO labor its reward You not--You
cannot then, be disposed to elect men, who will re.
ject every beneht, every advantage which may be
oHei ed you whose very existance in Office will de-
pend on keeping up a. constant irritation and jesl.
ousy between you and tSe general government.
Republican FeIio10 Cinfens,
Come forw ard IN your strengtb-you constitute
majority OF Fre men in this 5tatelet no srlitice
no persuation deter YOU ON the exercisc Of your
elective privilege. Your Fathers pledged their lives,
their fortunes, and their honors for the attainment
Of that liberty, which you now enjoy. Do you not
wish to pcrpetuate its blessing, for the benefit ot
your children and Of distant posterty Vote thcn
for men who are Republicans, in name and in prin.
ciple-who have uniformly opposed tyranny and us.
Urpation-whether it proceeded from British policy
or federal rulers. Nothing more is wanting to re-.
store former prosperity, to bring back the good
old tnes-than that every Man should Faithfully and
eorscisnfiousiy discharge his daty.