Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-03-22


died his philanthropy, and inspired him with
sentiments, TO which he gave. the first public
expression in an address delivered bsfors tie
Maine Agricultural Society. Since that tipo
about six years, he has devoted his timo, big
fine talents. and his money, TO tbs CAUSE Of
peace. Many Of his writings have been pub
llshed, both in this country and in Epgland--
considerable number Of peace societies. have
beon formed IN Now England in conssqssneo
Of his exertions, and at the request Of ihsss
societies, he came, at his own expense, to this
city, in the hope Of forming hero Z Iatienal
peace society, which shall be a bond Of un.op
to all others
"Mr. Ladd is an officer in most Of the phi.
anhropic and benevolent institutions pf
Maine. fIa had also served the state In the
| legislature and in the famous Brunswick con-
| vention; but he has long since Withdrawn frsm
| politics, and supports the best measures of oil
parties. lie bore arms in tho defence Of his
country in tho lato war, as a volunteer in New
Hampshire. We have no particular knowI-
edge of his religious opinions, but hsvs Lsasa
that he 10 a moderate Cslvinist. He proaossls
to Philadelphia on his mission, and is e1pestsd
to return in about fortnight, wien he will
deliver his concluding leeturs. No public
lectures were ever more interssting, and We
trust they will attract the attention they mar,
it,
The history OF this gentleman is semcwhst
: eccentric, and holds him up to the world m
one of those extraordinary genius, who srs
fond of adventure. But though Mr.. Lada,
may be classcd among the singular and sccep-
'ric portions Of society, the noblcness Of bic
pursuits, and the purity Of his intentions, speak
volumes iE his praise, and recommend him 20
The attention and kindncsses Of society. Pron,
what we have soen of him, we are delighted
with the man, ard cannot but hope, that no
will he generally received, whorsver hs may
60, and in wlia,eyor yqrarter Of tho world tho
tatss may dirRct linn. lie may, with strict
proprety be called tho American Howard; a
title that out'ics in lusire those of princes, and
all tho tinselsf royal pagontry. lie lives for
The good of mankind; lis an honour TO the
country; and his talents and education, 10 say
nothing of the correctness of all his plans,
must ever recommend him, 10 the heaits Of q
generous and coed people.
PHILADELPHIA ALBUM.-ws beg the
Editor of the Philadelphia Album, to allow ss
10 salute him with the courtesies Of tho sea-
son, and 10 be assured that We fully apprc-
ciato the correctness OF his remarks and good
intentions. We agree with him that in con.
ductng editorial squabbles, there is oftou
evinecd an absence Of decorum, which is the
more TO be regretted from the fact, that the
want of 1t, unnccess irily cngendcrs feelings
ard an'moslties, which it were Tar better TO
have sabIacd. As for ourselves, we must saw
word in oar own defence, and for the rude
ness OF our expressions, We must plead An
apology, which will be found in the fact, that
since the commencement Of this paper, ws
have been openly assailcd by a variety Of wri-
tcrs, and have been compelled to nee; thou
with their own weapons. We havo been oh.
Jerts. at which an hundred presses havo di-
rooted incr shafts, and having found thri o..
moderation has frequently been taken for ,on..
nrdlc', we have resolved to fight with weapons
similar 10 those used by our adyasares Ea.
wing arrived at this conclusion, we shall p,;rst =
the course we nave marked out, and ABIDE b,
The result Of the practice. vo ssain saln.
. oar ifiond with our assurances Of perfect good
"l'' and thank hi'a most sincerely, for tho
kind and catering manner, in which ho kaa
been pleased TO speak of this paper, Il ON .hs
day Of its birth.
CRITIcIsM.-W We have received a commu-
nication, signed Y pixs ~ which va de-
cline publishing. Although we have ne, a
doubt, that tho public address, which has
called forth :he criticism Of our correspondent,
ls obnoxious 10 strong exceptions, We a, tte
same time, think that il s not proper subject
for the sninadvcrsion OF public new,ps pcr.
The au'lor of the address, ia in our op;rion, a
GcntloAan Of talents, and of splsnd.d ID st.nn.
mcn.s, end if he has committed asy errors.
they are rather Of tho head than tho heart
The criticism Of our friend, wenld appear with
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