The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-04-12

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JOSIAH JONES, Secretary
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ELECTION.--On "Wednesday next the
Frecmen ofthis state, will convene in their
respective towns for the purpose Of elect
ing General Officers for the ensuing polit-
cal year, aud also for choosing Represen
tativcs to the General Assembly. IL bqs
recently been rnmored that certain rest
less and Gaming spirit in the county of
Kent, has been endeavoling to get up sort
of mongrel opposition proX, with the view
of defeating the election of the Hon. Ste
phen B. Cornell, Of Portsmouth--,he Hon
Thomas Whipple, Of Coventry, and the
Hon. Charlie, Eldredge, of East Green
wich--for no other reason under heaven,
than because they are eninently qualified
for the responsible places they hold and
because they voted in favor Of change il
ourJudiciary system. We cannot, or rsth-
er we are unwilling to believe, that there
is any real foundation for this strange ru.
NOR. We are slow in giving credence to
this story, because we would not willingly
believe that there exists among us even
yenriing in politics. who could be so amaz
ingly foolish as to be guilty ofthus attempt
ing the vain project Of cheating The people !
ont ofthe services of such men az Cornell
Bldredge, and Il. Whipple. We will only
add, that these gentlemen are deservcdly
held in high estimation by the citizens OF
this state, for their incorruptble integrity,
both moral and pohtical--and if the Free
Mcn will only be as prompt in the discharge
Of their duties on "Wednesday next, as
these gentlemen have uniformly been in
their Legislative trust, then their re-elec.
ton will be placed beyond doubt.
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PRovipENcr April II.
The Anniversary Meeting the Il. |.
Sunday School Union, was nnmerously at
tended Mt the lst Baptist Church, on Wed
nesday evening last. The meeting was
opened with prayer by the President
The Annual Report Of the Board Of mana.
gers was then read by the Secretary. On
motion of Hon Nicholas Brown, the Re-
port was accepted.
The Rov. Howard Malcom, General A.
gent for the American Sunday School I'm
ion, for the United States, being present,
rose and addressed the meeting. He de- |
scribed the practical advantages Of Sunday |
Schools, and supported his statements by |
facts, in n manner which commanded the |
entire and pleasant attention Of every hear |
or.
The Treasurer's Report was then read, !
and, on motion Of Alexander Jones, Esq.
accepted.
The Rev. mr.. Benedict, of Pawtuckct.
expressed his cordial appreciation Of Sun |
day Schools. lie observed that his high |
opinion OF them had constantly increased |
by attending to their beneficial effects, par.
ticularly in Factory establishments. lie |
gave very interesting account of the :. /
Schools in Pawtucket and its vicinity
Rev. mr.. Seamans made several ludic- /
ious remarks on the favorable influence of
Sunday Schools upon the community, by .
tholr moral restraint and consequent ten.
dencyto perpctuatc our free civil institu-
tons. lie also commended them as in
strumental Of laying foundation for gen
uine piety of heart.
On motion Of Dea kingman, the Socre-
tary's Report was ordered to be published
under the direction of the Board of Mana
gers.
Rev. Mr.. Wilson expressed his decided
appreciation of Sunday Schools. aud of the
remarks which had been made as very
pleasing aud instructive. He professcd
himself much confirmed by the statements
which had been made, in his opinion of the
importance ofthese institutions, particular.
iy To Factory establishments. lie thought
that motives Of piety aud policy both con.
spircd to recommend to the Factory own.
ors and other wealthy persons, TO give lib.
orally for the support of Sunday Schools.
On motion of Hos. Nicholas Brown, the
members Of the Union proceeded to make
choice ofthc following gentlemen, az their
Aftcers for tho year orsuinp viz. IA