Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-04-26

which, confined TO the purchase and sale ol
Lottery tickets The only difference that ex-
ists,s this; the one deals IN that in which &C
tual coin and capital is involved-the other in
that which involves tho spsculator and agsn,
Of money. Money is merchandise; and the
ingots OF Gold, which arc imported from Peru.
stand IN the same comparative relation to the
wealth Of nations, that molasscs does and he
who deals in the one or the other, so far from
beng agamcster. is a merchant, and his BUSH
ncss is acknowledged and protected by tho
laws OF the country.
Lotteries. are established for a variety of
purposes ;-some for the creation Of National
works OF infinite importance some for the es-
tablisement Of Colleges, Academies, and
Schools Others for the promotion Of the sci
ences and the useful arts, and Others for the
erection Of Churches. When the latter object
is to be attained, VIC hear no cant, no h, po.
critical whining from false zcalots and puritan
ical sticklers;-no, then the plan is applauded,
beneficial influences. But when they are es-
tahlished for the promotion Of objects, with
which the state is Immediately coDnec cted, and
with which the church is not concerned, then
wc hear a doleful compla int, and every honest
broker. is denounced as n gambler as a con-
frmed biaeh-leg, and as a dangerous member
of society. For ourselves, ~o are disgusted
with this wrotched whining, this barcface
p'ctely at war with oyory sense of truth, and
common Justice.
In our columns Of to day, there will be found |
an advertisement, offering the sale of Lottery
tickets to tho public, for the purpose of croa.-
ing fund to enable a very respectable BODY
Of Christians, 10 build a church, and we can. |
not but hope that tho object for which the
Of tho Lottery arc struggling,
will bo accomplished. The design is GER
lalnly good one, and sheuld be consummated,
because its consummation, will tond TO the
further promotion of the gospel, and improve
The morals of tho age. OF the respectable in
lvidnals who are interested in the project, it
nay be said, they are worthy, pious. and intel
igent, but if tho language Of the libeIler of
Messrs. Yates and 'Intyre, is to bo accepted
Is proper and correct, then they are band of
lnprlnciped gambie,s, confirmed black legs,
md positive des,,oyers Of the morals Of the
'ge - tho very outcasts Of society. And who
VII dare to say this much Of people, who are
'ndeavorlng TO extend the Kingdom Of the Re.
ieomer, save the degraded and offensive libel
er' who processes to DO child Of sanctity,
md one of tho "holiesi of tie holy" Before
'ur > thiicld friends commence their proiect.
would be wcl for them if they wish 10 succeed
o make an effort to secure themselves against
he loose ssurilliiy Of this modern Cantwe ell who
'as very generously undertaken, to regulate
ho morals and the manners Of Rhode Island.
II is not ne ccssary for US TO attempt the vim
'lcation OF Mcssrs. Yates and M 'Intyre. They
ire too we'll known, and too highly respected,
o stand in mood OF our defence; and it is sim
by to express our sentiments and our utter
Indignation Of tho common brawler, that We
ave said, what is here recorded.
Mr. M'Intyre, has for many years enjoyed
he respect Of the people of New York, and
las received numerous Offices Of responsibility
nd honor at the hands Of her citizens. Hc {
'as for several years the Comptroller Of the
tate, which Office he filled TO the satisfa ctlon
the people; and, his partner, Mr.. Yates, is h
qually respected and beloved by all who q
now him, and we do not apprekend, that
thor of them,wi be at al! injurs by the sour
llous attacks of canting hypocrite. c