The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-11-06

voted against me In the August prece-
ding, was not then an Adams man, and
never had as such, the confidence of
Mr.. Adams. I never yet sold my
vote to Mr.. p. or any other man, was
under no other obligations to Nj. Potter
at the time mentioned, than what arose
from his giving me his aid and support,
rather Ethan to Mr.. Durfee. / did not
take any part in that election. and was
not in a situation to aid either Of the
candidates. Ii would have been per-
fectly honorable in me to have aided
Mr.. Pou,r if could have done it. Mr..
Robbins had no assurances that he would
at that time receive from me any sup
port, if ! had any to give him. Mr.. Gran
ston very well knows the efforts made by
him, me, and others, and the course a.
dopted to get Mr.. Robbins to come out,
in favour Of the administration of Mr..
Adams, have evidence of Mr.. C's eff
forts in writing.
ave change him with political dishones.
ty towards the Nationsl Republican pnrty,
in relation TO the election of Senator in 1926.
Mr.. Robbins having been elected in Octo-
ber, 1925, 10 serve during the unexpired
term Of the Hon. James D'Wolf, who had
resigned-the election of October, 1896,
was for the full tctm Of six ears."]
In regard to this election took no
part. and the only man who treated Mr..
Robbins with unkindness or cruelty, was
Mr. B. Hazard, who IN his place charged
him with high crimes and misdemean-
ors, although he was elected for the ex-
press purpose Of supporting him -
ave charge him with having promised
in 1624-5, to several members Of the bar, at
the same time, to use his influence in favor
Of each Of them, in order to obtain for each
OF them, the Office of District Attorney. This
he did with the view, and under the sxpec-
tation Of securing their separate exertions
in promoting his election TO Congress.
In reply to this my answer is, no man
was a candidate for the Office at the
time it,.was filled but Mr.. Greene the pre-
sent Incumbent, and Mr.. Hunter. Mr..
Hunter relied upon the knowledge which
was had Of him at Washington and was
not Recommended by me, nor did he So
licn recommendation from any one, Mr.
Greene ,wns Recommended by me. and
others whom might have thought quail
flied for the place would have been, had
such others beeu at the time the appoint
ment was made, candinates.
1--WE charge him with having assisted
Elisha r Potter IN his attack on the Hon.
Asher Robbins in the public prints when Nj
X. was candidate for Senator in $780,"
This charge is altogether destitute of
truth, Mr. Potter's proofs of charges
made against Mr.. Robbins were drawn
from the public records, aud by dep
ositions which were exhibited. How the
latter were procured, MIR. Hazard can
no doubt give some information.
We charge him with having received
money from the friends Of a gentleman now
holding an important Office in the Custom
House in this town. for his services and in
fuence in obtaining the Office for that gen
tleman, when there were other candidates of
his own party who had stronger, or at least
as strong claims, upon his friendship and
support"
boldly meet this charge and promptly de-
ny the truth oft. No man in this state ever
gave me one cent OF money for procuring for
him an office and no man, the friend Of any
man, who ever obtained an office or even
applied for one, ever gave me cent In re-.
gard to this subject throw off all restraint
ever imposed upon any individuals in this
state by confidential communications, or o.
therwise, and give them full liberty to break
the seal Of confidence, and state publicly all
that | ever did or said at homo or abroad.
make this declaration. knowing that many
have recommended for Offices, are not at
this time political or personal friends.
The charge Of using my efforts to get
law passed denying TO clerk Of court
who was an attorney, the privilege Of prsc.
ticing in the courts Of which lie was clerk.
for any Of the causes assigned is as false and
unfounded as any which have been noticed.
never used any and never had any to use.
In regard to tho necessity for such law
have even had but one opinion, that i, was
improper for an Attorney to practice in
court ofwhich he was clerk, I could give
Mr.. Cranston and the public many substan.
tial reasons for this opinion.