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

FOR THE LITERARY CADET.
MEssRs. E~DIToRs-In the Journal of Mon.
day last, l had my attention called to the fol-
lowing paragraph:
"Gov. FKNNER, WILLIAM WHIPpLE and
NATHAN BRowN, did not vote for nor against
Mr.. Adams. They had an undoubted right to
absent themselves from the polls. but under
circumstances, we feel it our duty to mention
the fact. Last winter, when these gentlemen
were up for Office, the first for Governor, and
and the other two for Senators, we accused
them Of being opposed to the Administrations.
Governor Fenner declared himself in favor of
Mt. Adams, and opposed to Gen. Jackson.
In consequence of these 'denials they were
elected TO Office, the people being deceived"
1t is well known TO the people Of Rhode
Island, that at the Presidential Election Of
1924, there were a number of candidates,
among them Mr.. Crawford-many Of our citi-
zens were in favor OF his election, and among
them none whose feelings were more ardent i'm
his cause, than the present Governor Fenner.
1t is a fact, he took no active part in the cleo
ton, for as Governor Of Rhode Island, he
would not degrade the ofic by becoming an
active partisan. ~
The preference Of that distinguished indi-
vidual was open and avowed, and tits as we'll
known that Mr.. Adams has never been the
Wun u his CnOIce-tne reasons Ir WHICH u ID
unnecessary to state but the FACT has been
well understood, both by his friends and his
foes. Gov. Fenner possessed too much self
respect ever to array himself against the
known wishes Of the citizens of the State, and
l am inclined TO believe that for that reason
alone he did not attend the polls.
The assertion made by the editor Of the
Journal, that Gov. Fenner declared his prefer.
ence of Mr.. A. and his opposition to Gen Jack.
son--I have every reason to believe is faise.-.
l call on the editor Of that paper for his proof
and that without equivocalion.-The people
should know to a certainty, when the editor Of
a public ne wspaper accuses the Executive Of
state, Of having publicly avowed sentiments
that his every day department disavowed--
Whenever or wherever Gov. Fenner has been.
called on for his opinion Of particular acts of.
the present Administration, he has ever with,
candour stated his entire appreciation OF almost
every measure that has been recommended by,
the Executive Of the U. 8. He has always.
been the undertaking friend Of the Home Sys-.
tenn, has advocated the interest Of the Manu.
f~acturer on all occasions, and the simple asser-~
ton Of the editor of the Journal. should not be-
implicitly received. Since that gentleman has
been the editor Of the Journal, no opportunity
has been neglected, to cast a stigma on the-
character Of our present Chief Magistrate. and
for what reason has this man been constantly
on the watch for an opportunity Of splitting his
venom at that individual Simply, because Gov.
Fenner would not use his influence to get the
present editor Of The Journal the appointment Of
Post Master oftbe Town Of Providence ,preferina
as he did. another man. Ihavc had no object in
viewi pmaking this communication other than .
desife'to protect, as much as lays in my power,
the Chief Magistrate Of our state, from unmer-
tied reproach. Throughout the whole OF tho
Presidential canvass I have been opposed to
his candidates. and can truly say. that / am an.
ADAMS MAN.