Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-03-29
STATE ELECTION.

STATE ELECTION.
We are sorry to notice, that there is all unus
u,i apathy manifested by the people. in
some Of the towns Of Rhode island. with ref
erencs 10 the approa ching State Election
From the aspect Of things, it is but too evil
dent. that the friends Of the Administration,
feel too secure, and will romain INDECENT if not
appealed to. and warned of the danger that
surrounds them. That they possess the con-
trolling power Of tho State, is most truo; and,
that they can say who shall, and whe shall not
have Offices and honors. is a fact which no one
will attempt to dispute; but Of what avail will
DO that power. not properly wieldsd-if not
worked to advantage. Many an army Of
superior prswess, has been defeated by minor
force, in consequence Of the apathy and false
notions Of security, roposed in by tho command
ING gensral;-and il the friends or the Admin
istratiop, who reside in Rhode Island, do not
como forward in the fulncss Of their strength,
they may havo to realize the decp modification
attendant on defeat, at tho annual election.
The triumphant march Of the frionds Of the
Administration in Nsw-Hampshre, should on
courage us Of Rhode-Isla nd, to be awake and
industrious and induce us to follow an exam
pie, which has been admired by tho united
people Of the republic. II we wish to triumph
~e have only to act in concert and with decis-
ion;-this done, our work is accomplished, and
ws defeat the bold designs Of the enemy
Whatever we have to do, should be done
quickIy. - tho time is near at hand, when we
shall bs called upon to decide on question Of
unequslsd consequence to tho happiness and
prosperity Of tho people. we have no time to
spare mot moment should be wasted, when
The Interests Of the Who'll. state. are involved in
the decision Of political question.
We arc apprised, that the few Jacksonians
who reside in this State, ara struggln: to give
an impression throughout the country, that it
L. idle and unnecessary TO make any efforts
10 elect the gentlemen who compose the Ad-
yainistration ticket; for say they, the opposit-
icn 10 too feeble in numbers TO make serious
attempt, 10 sway the balance, or to divert the
CURRENT oi poPuiui ioohhS' 1"t ""'s sA'SJ
thus prsa ch, how much sincerity do they prac-
tice. Do they not thus preach to deceive
and bstray the people! Among those who
thus preach and practice, Messrs. ELISHA X
Porrra and JonN r. WATERMAN are the
most conspicuous. Long acquainted with po-
litical tact and intrigue, they are well qualified
to deceive the people. The influence Of the one
IN particular section Of the State, ,is fully real
ned, and the address and management Of the
other, is as notorious as the existence Of ami.
mated nature.-They ara both political asPir'
ants-both opposed to the present Admiiistra-
ton. and though thoy both struggle for the
same Office, they play into each others hands,
with an understanding, that If the first falls the
latter 10 to realize tho benefits Of the influence
Of tho former. They arc both busily engaged
IN travsrsins tho State for political purposes
and as we know that their motives ore
not properly conceived and directed, VIC war;
tho people to be on their guard, and to turn q
deaf ear to their sophistry- To secure the sue.
cess OF tho Administration ticket, it is onl,
necessary for the people to do their duty. ant
thus remove from Office thsr unworthy servants