The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-23

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The Jackson ticket has been elected in thi~
state, by the almost criminal negligence o.
those, who, az good citizens, were bound to
prevent its success. A majority Of the free
nen Of Rhode Island were influenced in their
opposition TO Andrew Jackson, by principles
Of the most pure and sacred character.
Throughout tho country her political consis.
tency her fearless adhesion to one whose of.
fetal conduct she respected and approved,
won for her the esteem Of honorable minds,
and the ridicule Of those only who preferred
policy TO principle, interest TO honor. II is
therefore matter of deep regret that her high
character for firmncss and integrity has boen
somewhat tarnished by the event Of the late
election. Let the result ofthe town meetings
next April show that the principles of Rhode
Island are still unchang ged--that like the Jew
sh Hercules, though shorn of her strength
in her slunber, she will awake again to re.
doubled energy.
The new Senate was advocated by pam
pilot disgraceful TO civilized and enighten-
stdlCy uUu wot hp VII hho SsO VI WIG eic
ton by intriguing men, who would unhcsi-
tatingiy overthrow all that is excellent in our
PuunU Institurions, 10 accomplish their own
ambitious designs There is no reason, how.
ever, TO upprchcnd jackson majority even in
grand committee. The great interests OF
learning, religion and justice are still secure,
u..l the work ofimprovcment will go on in de.
spite Of those, who under the popular pretence
of reform, would strip us Of ell that is honora.
BILE to our public spirit, intelligence, and vir.
tue.
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Yesterday the trial Of Hezekiah Wilbour
was concluded in the Supreme Court. He
was charged with having fired a gun, "a
bout midnight, into the chamber where q
female was sleeping, with the intention OF
committing murder. The facts adduced il,
evidence against him. though individually
slight and unsatisfactory, yet taken togeth
or were considered by the Jury as const
tuting chain Of circumstantial testimony
sufficient to prove the guilt of the defend
ant. lie has not yet been sentenced BY
the Court.
We arc informed tha, one Of the team
boats owned by the Narraganse,t Bay
Company, intended 10 ply between New
port and South kingstown, will be put in
operation early in May; and will, no doubt
afford such additional convenicn G, as great
ly to increase the number of travellers.
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The following is list Of the State Off.
GERS elected on Wednesday 18th inst for
the year ensuing;
Governor. James FeDncr, Of Providence;
Lieutenant Gorernor, Charles Collins OF
Newport; SenGiore. Nathan Brown, of J ohm
son; John D'Nvolf. of Bristol: Noel Free.
born, of North Kipgstown: Isaac Barker,
of Middleton n; VILLAIN Whipple, of Cum.
berland; Jeremiah n. Potter, of s. Kings
tow n; George Haw kins, of Coventry; Thorn.
os Remington. $. d of Warwick Ed.
ward Barber, of Hopkinton; George Field,
Of Cranston. Henry Bowen, Secretary;
Albert G. Greene, Attorney General; Tho.
mas G. Pitmun, Gen. Treasurer.
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There werc only about 1900 votes polled
at the late town meetings. for the choice OF
General Officers for,he State Government,
out Of upwards of 10000. Every Jackson
freeman and some We know who were no,
Jackson men. voted for the successful prox,
which received in all only 900 votes nd
yc, this is hailed as a Jackson triumph
Let the world judge
appointment by the P,ssiien,-Loris
MLANE Of Delaware, to be Envoy Ex,raor.
binary and Minister Plcnipo;cntiary tc