Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-20

by the prospect Of success, were in the possess
ion Of the full spirit Of tho matter, they talked
loudly and literally Of funds, and the requisites
for carrying the projected paper into sxscu-
ton. At first, there was some difficulty about |
the selection Of the name Of the paper, and |
whilst ono proposed that il should be called
the Military Chisilain, another insisted that il
should be called the Democrat, a third was for
having it called tho Times; and whilst thus
debating. words thickened and passions grew
" wond'rons hot" and tho junta separated,
without coming TO any definite conclusion on
subjsct SO momon,ous. and so deeply involv-
ing the destinies Of tho nation. Al a subse-
quent. meeting, however, the difficulty was ad-
justed, and proposals went before the world
for the issuing Of the proposed publication.
This part Of the difficulty settled, another
obstacle presented itself;-it was nothing more
or less than the selection Of an Editor. Il was
urged with great truth and equal justice. that
none but q man Of we'll tried and popular tai
snts would answer the purpose, and a. NO such
one, whose predictions led him honestly to a
preference Of General Jackson, could b found
among Us, the selection fell upon that distin-
gushed writer, wit. politician and poet. Mr..
Samuel Jensks. Of the Nantucket Inquirer, and
he was written to on the subject. We arc not
apprised Of the exact contents Of Mr.. .Jenks'
reply, but report says, that he declined serv-
ing, because tho publication already under his
control. yields him an easy competence, and
because, he could not got any assurance solid,
from the junta, that tho necessary funds should
be forthcoming, to compensate him for his la
bors. The refusal of Mr. Jonks was damp
or 10 tho political ardor Of the junta, and find
ing that they could not procure q suitable
person, they concluded to abandon the project,
and let General Jackson mind his own affairs,
whilst they paid attention to their own; and
wait moro favorable opportunity, for tho dis
cussion Of the claims of the Modern CGsar-
At this particular crisis in the affairs Of tho
junta. distinguished gentleman. who has long
been famous in the political affairs of Rhode
Island, insisted that the press should 60 into
operation; and although he could not afford to
lay down farthng for its support, he was
ready to take tho chair Editorial, and thus, by
his writings, offer fair equivalent for the cash
demanded Of each Of the stockholders. But
the proposition did not take; the gentleman's 3
talents wsro not considered to be Of vory
popular cast, and his offers were rejected, and
tho Times, or Military Cnieftoin, was put for
ever to rest, and now slumbers on the pillow |
Of military glory.
We have, for reasons moro generally UNDER
stood by our friends, than by our patrons At
large, given correct sketch of the history of
the Times," and have pointed TO the indi-
vidual, who was selected for It's Editor, that |
there may be no moro speculation on the sub
ject, and that individuals may not be suspect
cd Of becoming Jacksonians, who have ever
been firm TO the Administration.
The fact of the issuing Of proposals for the
" Times," may give rise to msa apprehensons
abroad, and lead men to suppose, that there
is a strong Jackson party in Rhode-Islsnd,
when nothing can be further from the fact
Among the most prominent Of the few. may be
named the Hon. Wheeler Martin, a politician
who has SO long and so often boxed the politi-
cal compass, that neither friends or foes place
in him the least confidence Mr.. Elisha r.
Potter, Of fSouth-Kingstown, a man who never
was consistent ten minutes in his life, and who
is always sure to destroy any cause he under
takes to build ups the Honora BE Nathan b.
Sprague. Of smith6eld, late Speaker of the
popular branch Of the Rhode-Island Legsla-
ture, bat who. from necessity, declined a re-
election in August.
To show the world who these men are, and
,, by what motives they have been actuated in
becoming hostile TO the Administration, We
will utter few words conccring them.
The Hon. WHEELER MARTIN, during tho
late Presidential Election, was an advocate for
Mr.. Adams. and what was very remarkable,
he held out till tho close of the contest; and one
year and ten months afterwards, whom he sud-
denly bolted, and came out red hot Jacksoni-
an. He did not abjure his first love however be-
cause he discovered any inefficiency in the
Administration, or malfeasance Of duty on tho
part Of those who composed it, but because
Mr. Adams would not give him an Office. He
had no right to expect ono at his hands, but
yet, as ono was not afforded, he resolved to 70
over to the Jackson lines, and we arc willing
he should remain there, for on this side, no 10
not wanted. We certainly wish him we'll, and
a prosperous journey;-an if General Jackson
is elected. we admonish him to give the Hon.