The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-07-14

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Congress at the essuing election. lie has been the
Jealous and faithful representative OF the state Ia
that body now for four years. That he mas been
ssahns and Cgi,hfd no one denies, nor pretends TO
doubt; this seems to be the universal impression OF
his fellow citizens and there is every appearance
that he viii receive their continued support, as be-
inS que 10 themselves, as we'll as to HIM
Al the urgent solicitation of several of our sub.
scfibers. who friendly 10 the reelection OF Mr..
Duffee, we have consented TO publish in this days
paper the preceding notice We have yielded TO
their solicitations against the convictions of our
Inind as 10 the course proper for us to pursue and
have given that notice place, with no other view,
than TO ob!ge those who requested il. AT the same
time, we beg it may be explicitly understood. that
this rs the extent oi our neutrality on this occasion.
Believing we sincerely do that the Convention is
The regular and authentic organ OF the Republican
party, and that Ia wishes,when distinctly expressed,
as they have been recently. should be fairly and eff
ceDty supported, and that the candidates they have
presented, are the choice oi large majority ct the
Republican reemen Of this state, we cannot permit
ihis paper TO become the theatre OF contention be-
tween tie friends of Messrs. Pearce and Durfee
We observe, however, with much pleasure, that we
know nothing contrary to the fact, stated in the
above commune alton, that MIR Durfee has been
"zea'ous aud faithful Representative" nor can it
be necessary tor us to say, that we have proper
confidence IN his zeal and fsithiulOess, as we'll as
aperaonal respect for h''n as Be"tiom"n. nut u.e
difficulty should have 10 encounter, is apparent,
and must press itself upon the understanding OF ev
cry sensible man, were We under obligations to put
in nomination every person whose iiiends might
thnk proper to hold him up as candidate for Con.
gress or aDy other office. Under ci cumstances so
peculiar aud novel, this paper rs the humble but
steady advocate uf republican principles, would pre-.
,eut the singular spectacle Of being surrounded with
,bout equal numoer Of riends and enemies, neither
q! which were .bie 10 sustain or destroy it. At
present We have no alternative! the Republican
recmen o.! This state have been called upon or rath-
er have agreed IL the usual manner. to designate the
candidates they would support They have so de.
signaled-,hcy have put them in nominalion--we
shall support that o0mlnston and no other. We
nay be permitted TO hope. that this frank avowal
of our views, wis be Satisfactory 10 all; or at least,
10 every old fashioned Drnscrdt Of sound, discree,
JudgmeRt III the polillcs OF our state. The course
we have adopted is not at all a new ono: II is in
tact, nothing more than continuation OF the uni.
form practice OF the great Repubcan family. At
the time took this establishment, 1t was known
20 the public, that ~ relation 70 the nomination OF
candidates for ol@iccs. ~hal had been the constant
and immcmorisl usage OF the Republican papers in
this state, hil we had prescribed to ourselves as
rule nay as lay II is not little gratifying To us
to recDllect that II WAS course stthnt time taken
and deemed 10 be- alike satisfactory 90 those who
held. aud those who dill not, but were willing TO
hold. places Of public trust. We cons Ter ourselves
justified in saying, that when genteme have sub
milted their claim, To Convention, and have not
there been successful, we are at loss We are III
truth. wholly unable TO account tor their Willingness
Il they are IA fact Republicans. 10 be nominated in
any other mode; and those who we're unwilling to
be governed by the decision Of Convention, ought
not TO have submitted tl.ir claims to such uibu.
nal. We hope there is no good ground Tor the sug.
geslion we have often heard made that some men
in favor Of Conventions so long as they are tavo
rsbc to them, and when they are otherwise. then
.I.N I'm 1ha D.
rased against the proceedings Of Conventions In
regard 10 the proceedings Of The late CCn,eHtiop,we
are prcpared 10 prove IL indeed proof is necessary.
that it organized and conducted upon correct,
isir and liberal principles ss any one that has been
heretofore huden and to abandon, or suffer 10 be
deic ated the nominston Of this. would be setting a
preceden, that would render inefficient the proceed
iogs Of all Subsequent Conventions. We cannot o.
nu here me0tion. that we consider this multiplied
AMI multiplying individual nomination Of candidates
for Offices Of high public trust, smong the evils, and
by means, the smallest evils incident TO the pecu-
liar organization of our Government! we do there.
fore hold tho course we have adopted. to be fair,
prudent, snl altogether . consistent one. Sanction
ed 1t is BY the whole history Of the sound Demo
.""ry of our State. shall be among the last to
bandon it, Two memorable instances. of disre-
gard to Convention nominations are still fresh in
our recollection. The people generally are well
satisfied with the nomination OF Dutee Pearcc and
Samue! Eddy. Wcnuw wish il to be distinctly under
stoou tha IN all future elections we shall he govern
ed by the principles we have here laid down, and in.
order TO avoid the possibility of our views being mis-
conceived, we state explicitly that whenever candi.
dates are heresier designated 10y the Republican
party. Though the medium Of Conventions properly
snd fairly called, such Candidates. snj such only.
will receive our support. In taking our final leave
ct this subject IT becomes u, 10 say, and we say it
with great sincerity, ,hsl We have no personal pre-
ferences wyary 20 crafty 40 raneorous snimosi.
tics TO chersh-ro disappointed hopes TO chser-no
ardent prospects 10 sustain ours is straight for.
wSrd msrch-we shall make an effort, an hon, It ef.
Tort, fesrsssly to tread that path which mind,
consistency .nd fair deasg seem plainly to have
marked out.
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW, No 4s-The
irst article ot winch propose offer our readers
an abstract, review, attributed tn Professor Ev-
eret OF the eloquent sketch OF the efforts and prog
ress % Nations. Jur,ng the last twenty five years 6y
}. &. L. DE sismondi. We republished in this psper
sfew ue-ks ago, i,om the Translation OF N Du Pom.
oeau, the pa, relating TO America, which, as every
must have obserycd. vas marked bv nj, IN. no.