Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-11-04
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40 me Electors cf Bristol Congress ion
al District.

. ~ '"e Ltecsors ct Brtsf0i ! Congress 10,
; al District.
FELLOW CITIZENS, tt4 e,
Il At an unusually large and respects
Die meeting Of the citizens of all III
q towns, excepting Westport. in thi
. Congressional District, convened a
/ Tsdsie's Hotel. in Taunton, on III,
: twenty.sixth day of October, A. D
1896, after the choice Of Moan CLAr
LIN, Esq. Chairman, and SeM WGuias,s
ESQ., Secretary, The
Hon. HERCULES CUSH.NaN. 4
had, on the first ballot. a large majority
'over all the other persons voted for :
and i was thercupon resolved, that ali
FAIR and honourable measures should
be adopted to promote his election.
Mr.. Cnshmaa, who is well known 10
MS fellow citizens, stands pledged TO
giveto the measures Of MK, Adams
Administration, generous aud decided
support, SO !ongas these measures shall
be consistent with she principles Of the
Constitution, and the welfare Of tho
people. lie stands pledged to oppose
every face'ious attempt. TO cinbafrass
the measures Of the Govcrnmcnf, or TO
render the Administration, by such
means unpopular.
! In the next Presidential election, his
|vo,e, should :he choice devolye upon
Che Houseof Representatives, win be
IN accordance with the expressed viii
ofthe Electors Of this District, whose
agent, in that choice, ne will believe
himself 10 be !; and in an election be.
tween Mr.. Adams and General jack
son, his choice IN in favour ef Mr.. Ad-
ANS for that office. lie will at all times
support principles rather ,han men, and
devOte his time and his taients, to the
promotion Of such measures as shall
tend more effectuaily 10 prevent the
laborious and productive classes Of the.
people, from having to bear too great
proportion of4he pablick burthens, and
10 secure to honest industry, n more
sure and greater reward for its labour.
lie viii exert his influence in favour
OF an amendment of the Militia Laws Of
the United States, so that the expen-
ses Of this great arm oi' the national dc.
fence. shall be more equally dstr,buA
ted, the system more efficient and less
burGensomc upon the labouring and
productive portions Of his fellow cili-
zens. He will by every means IN
tlis power, eodeavear to hasten the
final sett letnentand allowance Of all onr
legal and equitable claims UPON tie
General Government. His fellow citi-
zens will be gratified in The opportani-
ty which is now afforded them. OF send
ing to the Councils of the Nation, a.
nan Of legal eminence, 'ao experienced
statesman, and one, who from having
been engaged for large portion Of bis
|aime, for several years past, in attend
ing to the cultivation and Improvement
Of an extensive and productive FARM,
will well represent the wishes and in
terests Of a large and highly respecta-
BILE portion ofthc people Of this Dis
trict, who have, for IA long time wanted
Representative from among them
selves. ae1.tnr
The Commercial. Manufacturing and
Agricultural interests in this Coun ty
" i'll fod in Mr.. CUSHMAN. an able
and impartial advocate IN Congress.
Fiaaly, FsltoV Citizens,
Your active exertions to secure'the
election Of "a ia- ~
HERCULES CUsHMAN.
us your Representative, is not so much
expected from his having been nom!na-
ted by even so large majority ofa nu-
merous and highly respectable Con-
venlioo ofihc people Of this District.
as il is on account Of his wei! known in
tegri,y, talents, and active and unlfor m
" consistent patriotism.