Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-10-11

disappointed-considered the resolutions
before the meeting as much pledged a
could be, and explained his views-wai
much disappointed-expected there wa'
to be some amalgamation-he WIS in IA
vor Of Jackson, and was no notion o
supporting any men that were already
pledged to give their votes for a mar
who couldn't. stem the current whhou
the assistance of an aniimasonc torboa
to save the sinking candidate-he had
no idea OF sacrificing Gen. Jackson, hi;
favorite candidate, in this way. Why
not sir, said Mr. Potter, have a boat tc
save them out Of both ships.
Mr. Ennis said that he iras not a,rare o.
the object ofMe meeting-felt that mea.
sure Of this kind was of some importance
declared that not a word was said in
the National Republican Convention a.
bout cancellation, or uniting the opposi-
ton, and that the National Republican
Electors were instructed by that Con
vention to vote for Mr. Clay at all events
Utterly untrue. Knew if MIR Writ
was elected he would do as well as Clay
made some harmless observations in
reference to the proceedings of that Con-
vention, and to the delegates from this
town.
The vote was finally taken on the a.
doption Of the lst resolution, and was
announced from the chair as passed, al
though bu! t,co voted in the affirmative.
viz. George Turner and Jrm. Ennis
and eight or ten Jackson men, "who
went to see things kept straight" voting
in the negative.
When the chairman declared the rcso-
luton passed, Mr. Bull got up and said
"No, no, Mr. chairman, our side has got
it," and moved division of the House,
but Mr. p. perceivIng the consequences
which would result from such measure
the exposure Of the weakness of his
party-shuflled the thing by.
The Cd resolution set forth as proof
of the necessity disappearing an unpledg-
ed ticket, that the National Republican
party was already reduced to mean and
doubtful plurality, and that many Of its
warmest supporters were disc0ected and
disguised, SC. sc. This is totally false.
Give US their names
Mr. Bull moved to strike out the word
"National Republican" The I'd Reso-
luton passed precisely by the same vote
as the first.
The Sd Resolution required the Elec-
tors to vote for Writ ifClay could not be
elected.
Mr. Bull said he had nothing to do with
anti-masonry, or the anti-masonic party,
but should like very well to have their
votes his side.
Mr. Robinson Poiier said that it was ac-
knowledeed on all sides that Mr.. Writ
was the most prominent candidate next to
Gen. Jackson,--if not before him,--then
why, he asked, adopt resolution approx
ng Of Clay Electors, when you have al
-eady pledged anti-masonic ticketl Mr.
Writ was his candidate by five thousand
per cent. before MIR Clay--He was a
gainst the resolution as it did not amalga-
mate the parties.
Mr. Bull. Ifthe choice was left to me,
Mr. Chaiman, between MIR Writ and Mr.
Clay, should vote for Mr. Writ. In re-
ference to the resolution before us,
should propose that this meeting agree to
vote for the leading candidate let him he
who he will think twill be Gen. Jack
son; and should be perfectly content to
vote for him.--Do, Mr. Chairman, let US
Try to he in the majority once. What
folIy for Rhode-lsland to waste her votes
upon candidates that cannot be elected"
Here Mr. B. discoursed good deal a
bout ''modesty," the meaning Of which
We could not correctly understand, and
laid 'twould be policy in us to give our
,otes for Gen. jackson. eff" continu-
ID MIR. Bull, "Rhode-Island is determn-
ID to throw her weight in the lightest
Gale, her fortune is told. We have been
n the opposition long enough. Who are
he men, Mr. Chairman, mean our SEN
tors and Representatives we have sent
o Congrcss' Look at your Burgess for
We have sent dogs there, sir,
o bark at folks in power!" Here Mr..
Bull from n very vehement strain, soften
ID down and became quite pathetic
alked about loving his native town--the
vater in her wells, &c. &c.--and conclu-
ed by extolling Gen. Jackson to the ut
most, and expressing hope that Rhode
sland would find out what was for her
est interest. 4
Mr. 1Mrner was IN favor Of VIM. Writ,
nd should conscientiously vote for him.
that a man could scarce be
AIMED that was not better qualified for
ne presidency than General Jackson
e has entaled more disgrace upon the
ountry than any other man that ever liv-
d, Benedict Arnold included. Mr. II.