Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-07

pooR PIcHARp. At the request Of our es-
teemed friend and correspondent. "Poor Rich
ard we give place to the following commu-
nication, and in doing so, have to remark that
although we do not agree with him on a grca,
National subject, and will not consent to pub
lish any thing he may write, which shall opcr-
ate unfavouraby on the interests Of the manu-
facturer, he is entitled to our respect and good
will. and that we snail be pleased to hear from
him often, on any Of the subjects life, rela-
tiYe TO which our mutual opinions may not
clash.
FOR THE LITERARY CADET.
Mr.. Editor ought not TO expect; in ia CT
II is not an my character to expect, that when
a communication is forwarded to the Editor of
q newspaper. he will at all events insert it,
but, Sir, when newspaper states its columns
TO be open to temperate, well written commu-
nications on a certain subject, then expect
fair chance for competition with other writers,
who send communications to that paper for in
sertion. Ifmy communications are not tenn
perate; indeed, IL they are " not UeH prit-
ten," let the Editors say so, and give me no.
tice Of the grounds upon which my essays are
"
is6ed, thcn may seek for other vehicles Of
communication. Not long since n certain pa
per stated its columns to be open to temperate
well written communications upon a certain
subject, in which many Of my connections have
deep interest, to say nothing Of the general
interest, which believe bears the same way.
Immediately after seeing this notice, prepared
= short essay upon the subject, and sent it TO
the Editors, who, believe, are also the pub
fishers. Of the paper in question. II was, how
ever, excluded the opsn-eolssmned paper. but
upon what grounds il was excluded -whe ,her
tine piece was intemperately, or poorly writ
ton, or both, is more than have been informed
Were it not for the fear Of being too modest,
! would suppose the essay so poorly written, at
not to be entitled to favor; but hold, that nc
man ought so far TO distrust his own abilities
as 10 give up his patriotism to his diftidence:--
And it is for that reason, kind Sir, that an
led to suspect, that the essay in question, was
not favored, because itself did not suit the
Gati-dgrieuItural views of the Editors Of tha
paper;-for the only important trait in it.
character, was its calling on the farmers o
Rhode Island, one and oil, old and young, &c
come out BY themselves, and form a solid in
vincihle phalanx Of politicians, and jndge 70
themselves, what is for their own interest, an,
not leave the manufacturing interest, to judge
for them any longer. Perhaps the result nigh
not be material; for aught know, the manv
facturers see and act consistently with tn,
farming interest IF so, why fear to have tb,
farmers g:se up their old political feuds, an,
unite for their general welfare Had the com
munication in question been inserted, I wa
calculating by u series of essays on that point
TO have called out, If possible, a goodly mum
Der Of our weather-beaten yeomanry, to atten,
what rs n,ockingly called the Farmers an,
Manufacturer Meeting, to be held at New
port on tho 29th Of June, 1927. shall be a
f.,at meeting, If for no other purpose, to SCI
wio is there.
The friendly notice which you took of tn
communication sent you last Wednesday,
saisfsc. ory-you know me verv well, thoug
perhaps not under the signature Of your frien
and humble servant, POOR RICHARD.
June 20, 1927.