The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-07-12

humble CO-optldtOI WIN lnt LclHtetHea-
ton from Pennsylvania, IN supporting the
good cause. only seconded the efficient
and able exertions OF her distinguished
sons, some Of whom represented this city.
Indeed, throughout public service IN the
national councils, which commenced more
than twenty years ago, II has been my hap
piness never 10 differ from that state on
any great measures of national policy.
will not make an exception Of the Nilsson
ri question, because | agreed with her IN
the abstract on the subject ot slavery, and
on all practical and constitutional means of
Kidding the country of its evils, and she al.
,,'uaIey Hailed the amicable setilemcpt Of
mat threatening question With r7''ioo'
Joy,
have differed only once with Pennsyl-
vanla, and that was difference in rela
ton 10 men, not measures. II was not q.
mong the most incunsidefable reasons
which induced me on that occasion 10
make the selection which ] did. that |
thought the measures which Pennsylvania
approved would be safer nnder the admin
istratlon OF our present Chief Magistrate.
] Know hls opinions, and have not been
| did not certainly know
the opinions of his great rival. | had my
fears, and succeeding events have not been
)i nature 10 quiet them.
differed from you only about men. We
did not Disagree about the business of the
national hmiy. You wanted one Fore.
man ; | thought that under the guidance
OF another, our work would be better plan
ned and eNeculed, our accounts better kept
and settled, and all parts of the concern
would enjoy higher prosperity.
We differed only about men. You wish
ed 10 commit the national slip 10 gallant
commander. thought, that was not his ell
enlent, and preferred another, who pos
sessed, | believed, more skill and exper
fence, and under whose command thought
the ship, and the crew, and the cargo
would be safer and happier.
You were actuated by one Of the noblesl
Of virtues. too acknowledge its sway
But whilst military merits is no dlsqnalfi,
cation, bat when accompanied by other re
qulslte at,anrnents, may be reason for
civil promotion, standing, as II appeared 20
me, alone, | did not think We could pru-
IDENTITY eutrust the Chief Magistracy ofthis
great country to tho distinguished object
of your choice. felt with you the obliga
they sho,.ld be fulfilled ia other forms. Lei
the public gratitude manifest itself in just
and adequate rewards drawn from the pub
lie treasure. Let inspired poets sing the
prulses Of our military and naval command
.crs. Y .. e chiael OF the Yenc'l rrcserve
the present and future generations. Let
the impartial historian faithfully record
their deeds Of glory and renowD, for the
admiration and the imitation Of posterity.
say, too, in the language of departed
sage, "honor TO those who til the inca
sure Of their counlry's honor" But il
should be appropriate, considerable honor.
such as becomes its oblect,and such as free
men, Jealous, cautious and enlightened
froemen. ought to bestow II my suffrage
is asked for the highest civil Office of my
country. the candidate, however lllustrlous
and successiul he may be, must present
some other title than lnurelS however glo-
riously gathered on the blood stained field.
Jhcac are my principles, which govern
ej me on the memorable occasion to which
have referred. ] quarrel with no man
for holding opposite principles. ask on
ly the humble privilege Of acting upon my
own. And that privilege ,ciH exercise
during life, in spite of oil the detruction
calumny and intimidation by which have
been or may be assaied. Throughout a
life, which il not now short, have had the
greatest confidence in the candor, the in
telligence aud the justice Of the public. ]
do not speak of confidence in the abused
sense Of the affected demagogue, but Of
that confidence which lies at the bottom Of
all our institutions, which supposcs a com
potency in the people to self government,
without which liberty IL a mockeTy, and
Our system a splendid illusion.
Ihavc yet another cherished resource, Of
which II only can deprive me who gave
IL; il is the consciousness Of the rectltude
with which knoiU have faithfully served
my country.
will not longer detain you. | nsk per.
mission 10 offer q sentiment:
The City of fPihsbwgh-The abundance,
variety sud excellence ofits fabrics, attest
the wisdom Of the policy which fosters
them.
NoRroLx, June 90.
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