The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-10-04

revealed from Heaven, that We had noth-
ing to apprehcnd from Jackson's election,
save the influence OF the example, that "a
lone would be productive OF the most per-
nlclous consequences, II would Indicate
TO the reckless aspr0nt, destitute OF every
other qualification. tha: the road TO promo
tlon was TO be opened by his sword. Let
this principle be once established, and how
long think you should we remain nj peHcep
now proceed TO the other promised top
ic--that Mr.. Adams owed his election to
bargain and management The wicked
ness in which this slander originated, and
the credulity with which il has been re-
ceiNed, have their parallel only ,nthe Pol.
ish plot Of Titus Oates. Invented by
knaves to be current only among fools, IL
has been so often repeated, though without
4 title of evidence, that il has not orly ta-
ken in many otthe latter, but has deceived
some of the best meaning men ofthe timca
who, without sufficiently weighing tho
credibillty OF the quarter from which it
came, the necessity Of proof 10 substantiate
such a charge, or the injustice OF condemn
ing illustrious citizens. hitherto without re-
proach, on unsupported accusation, havo
hastily pronounced their convection. Ask
those who have thus acted, how they would
abide similar procedure in their own
case ? What is character worth, ii held by
so frail n tenure as the breath of political
rivel9 Shall Clay who is hailed through
out this Western hemisphere, as the cham
pion OF liberal principles, not the tame and
obedicnt attendant on public opinion, but
himself the leader, not The cold speculator
on its never ceasng changes, but the mas.
ter spin deuiding and directing it-shall he
be thus readily supposed guilty of low
and dirty intrigue for subordinate otliceo
Standing high on the pinnacle of fame, .
il probable, my fellow citizens, that he
would descend thus low But why need 1
fefer now To the unTcasonableness OF this
oul charge Ills own masterly view of
he accusation; its circumstances, aud it's
authors, has proslratad oil IN the dust Vlr-
Ilnlans, you arc too generous and just to
unite m malignant persecution of one of
ourselves. lie is Vrginion. We have
abundant reasons 10 be proud of such q
brother. II is not our habit to act the step
uother. II heretofore you have listened
o the false and malignant calumnies, sn
,ften and so boldly repeated as to be some
'Xcuse for your credulily now at last when
convinced OF his innoc ence, do Him ius-
ice. You must rejoice with all good men,
ihat this great advocate of human rights,
after passing the Eery ordeal shines with
nDdimnIshed lusirc; and you cannot but
taKc pleasure In doing him and yourselves
Justice, by defending, rather than accusing
him. The Innocence Of Mr.. Clay estab-
shcd, il follows OF course that the objec-
non 10 Mr.. Adams on account Of any sup
posed bargain, falls to the ground.
In my next. | shall take up the Interest,"
ing inquiry, which of the rival candidatos
has given the most satisfactory pledges,
tI'at he will faithfully and wisely discharge
he duties Of the Office, and what viii DO
The probable influence OF the election Of eli
her on the general welfare of the Repub-
lie. a FARMER.