Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-11-29

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20.

PARrr.-An unsuccessful attempt has been
made in Boston, at a Republican Caucus. to
+" rs-organize the Republican Party" The
meeting was addressed by several gentlemen;
to give the meaning or motives Of those who
wore. in favor Of the % re reorganization" We
quote the words Of some Of the speakers.
Mr.. Simonds stated that for his part. he was
decidedly in favor Of recognizing the Repub-
lican party it was a party to which lie had
ever been most ardeutIy attached ; he consid-
cred that great injury had been done 10 it by
its LAT. unnatural union with the Federalists ;
that he did not approve Of the conduct of tho
administration committee in the selection Of
candidates for representatives. in the Spring,
inasmuch as that in tho list which was finally
submitted to the public, they had utterly neg
-cc,ed one or two gentlemen, Who had at
the first marking a very high number Of marks.
For his part, MIR. s. was above all Juggling
and trickery. Mr.. Daniel Adams concurred
entirely with Mr.. Simonds in the expectancy
OF re -organizing the Republican party. He
had considered tho union with the Fedcralists
as only an arrangement appertaining to the
presidential contest ; and now that that ques-
ton was settled, he considered it proper TO
raise the old Republican flag anew that the
Republican, party was not dead, as some
seemed to suppose, for when that should die,
he [Mr. Al was willing to die also. The mo-
ton Tor recognizing was opposed by Colonel
Fairbanks, Quo Of the most respectable mer-
chants in Boston, and a Republican Of the Old
School. Col. +. considered I" that the propos-
cd measure was in no wise called for by exist
ing circumstances ; that the Republicans were
in fact efficiently and powerfully organized as
a part Of the amalgamation party that that
organization had been attended with the hap
picst effects, by producing in this place an uni
ty Of action on the part Of the friends Of tho
Administration that it would be a measure Of
bad faith, to Withdraw from the amalgamation,
inasmuch as the honor of the Republican par
ty was pledged TO continue the union as long
as the federal portion Of it acted upon Republi-
can principles ; for that republicanism con-
III PFtfttPttop uho Nv ~ hushNo ; shos
Withdraw ing from the amuigamation at this
time would have the pusillanimous appearance
Of saying to The federal portion of it, we
have made the most that we can out Of your
vance our own projects, but now that can be
Of no further service to US, we disclaim con-
nexion with you"
Mr.. Wells, who sas Chairman Of the meet
ing. stated lis views. [Mr w. was a candi-
date at the last election Of General Treasurer
Of the State. and was defeated by the present
incumbent, Mr., Sewell.] He had never been
in favor of the amaIganation system. He
loved The Republican party too well TO be con-
tent with seeing it destroyed ; out he was per-
suaded It was only siumbering. not ertinct.-
He earnestly trusted that it would awaken be-
fore it was too late. 1t was q party which
was founded upon principles as lmmutable as
the everlasting hills, principles utterly inconsis-
tent with those Of the party with which, in this
place. it has been united only for tho ellecting
Of a temporary object. We had done our best
to exclude Gen. Jackson from the Presidency,
without succ IS. Now that a vast majority of
the people Of the nation had decided in favor
of the western candid ate, it became the duty
Of republicans, here, as elsewhere, to give
hun their support ; submission TO the will OF
The majority being one of the first princi-
Piles of republican,sm. Mr.. Degrand was de-
cidedly opposed to reorganization. He was
averso to taking any measures which would in
any way tend to help the cause of Gen. jack
son, for the present. He was of opinion that
the aspect Of things was very unpropitious to-
wards the real interests OF this section of the
country. He beloved it was susceptible Of
proof that not less than fifty millions Of dol.
lars, belonging TO this city, was at this time
invested in manufa ctures. II was morally GER
tam, therefore,, that distress and ruin would
visit this metropolis, il the several tariff acts
should be repealed and it is unquestionably
true that a great portion Of The supporters Of
General Jackson, and who come into power
to procure tho repeal of protecting duties
Before, therefore, We shall take any measure
which shall tend to strengthen the hands Of
Of the Jackson party. let us have time 10
Judge them by their acts. A motion for an
indefinite postponement was carried, and the
meeting dissolved.
These are tho leading facts connected with
a meeting which was called for no good pur-
pose. Tho attempts which are making in
some Of the States to re -organize the old par
ties, ought to meet the decided disapprobaiion
Of the liberal part Of the nation. The differ
encee which once existed in this country be-