Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-10-04

lowing were adopted each member vot-
ing in the affirmative.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this
Convention, the administration Of the
general government, by the present Pre-
sident Of the United States, has been in
its tendency and effects injurious to the
national character, and subversive of the
true PRINCIPLES Of the Constitution, of the
policy which has largely contributed to-
the prosperity of the Union, and of the
institutions under which that prosperity
has been attained.
Resolued, That to render opposition to
the reelection Of the present incumbent
efficient, the united efforts are deman-
ded Of all those citizens throughout the
nation who, whatsoever views they may
respectively entertain upon other sub
jects, agree in deeming it Of the highest
Importance that the currency ofthe coun-
try should be sustained-the national
faith held inviolate-the American Sys-
tenn maintained; the Constitutional rights
Of the Senate of the United States re-
spected-the authority Of the Supreme
Court supported, and the constitution it.
self pre- served from ruin.
Resolved, therefore, that recurring to
the original spirit and design of the con-
sttution, it is expedient for this Conven-
ton, in executing the purpose for which
it is assembled, to present to those free
men Of this State who, adverse to the
continuance Of the existing general ad-
ministration, are united in opinion upon
the distinguishing points Of difference
between its supporters, and opponents,
such candidates for their suffrages as
Electors of President and Vice-Presi-
dent Of :he United States, as are firm
friends of the Unon-the Constitution
the present institutions and policy of the
country, and who will exercise the duty,
which, if they are elected will devolve
upon them, in such manner as in their
judgment will best promote the great in
terests Of the nation; and whose charac-
tiers for sound discretion, integrity, and
patriotism will be sufficient guaranty
to their constituents for their faithful per-
formance Of the his h trust.
Resolved, That in pursuance of the
foregoing views, the following candidates
for Electors Of President and Vice-Pre-
sident of the United States, are earnest
ly recommended by this Convention to
the united support Of the freemen of this
State, opposed to the reelection of An
drew Jackson, viz:
SAMUEL w. KING, Esq. Of Johnston.
NATH'L S. RUooLEs, Esq. of Newport.
WILLIAM PEcKHAM, Esq. Of S. Kingston.
PELEG WILBUR, Esq. of Coventry.
Resolved, That the members of this
Convention entertain profound respect
for the characters and talents, and lively
gratitude for the public services of HEN
RY CLAY, of Kentucky, and JOHN SER
GEANT, of Pennsylvania; and have full
confidence that if elevated to the high
est Offices in the gift Of the people, they
will discharge the duties Of their respec-
tive stations with honor to themselves,
and to the advancement Of the public
welfare.
l Voted, That Messrs. S. Dexter, II.
Potter, c. Robinson, j. Howe, & j. II
Wceden be appointed to prepare and
publish to the people of this State, an
address in conformity to the views ex-
pressed by this Convention.
Voted, That the proceedings of this
| Convention be signed by the Presiden,
and Secretaries, and published.
/ JOSEPH CHILDS, President.
yons II. WErDrs, Secretaries.