The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-04-04

tress, made by the vicegerenis Of that
party for Newport County under date
2lst inst. The letter was addressed 10
David Anthony, and John burlington Of
Portsmouth, two of the most decided
political antimasOns in the County. IL
the hopes of a triumphant majority in
favor Of Gov. Arnold, depend on such
men, there cannot remain doubt that
Mr.. Francis will have a majority in his
favor in this County. But let the circu-
lar speak for itself and we will only
state that the bearer and authorized a.
gesf and negotiafor Of the subscribers to
the Letter was JOSIAH C. SHAW, ESQ. Of
Newport. fh
This Josiah C. Shaw formerly resi-
ded in Cohasset. Massachusetts, and left
that place for reasons we'll known to
many tsside himself When the news
Of the capture of the United States frig-
ate Chesapeake, by the British frigate
Shannon. reached Newport, Shaw ex-
claimed, in tone Of ej ,cuIation, This
is the most glorious event of the war;
Providence Americas- zaw
NEWPORT. March2I 1888.
SIR We, the subscribers, your friends
of the National Republican party in
Newport think il highly expedient to
hold County Meeting Of our party, in
order to take measures for securing tho
success OF our Prox at the approaching
election. We think such a meeting will
materially contribute To this desirable
result, connected as it is with the essen
ttal interest Of this State, and through
them with the United States. Those
interests call at the present moment,
more than ever for our united and strsn-
uons exer,ions in their support (; they
never we're in more imminent peril.-l
These efforts ara the more especially
demanded by the misreprese ntations
which the adverse parties, now united,
are spreading in regard to Gov. Arnold
and his associates, and the insidious
measures which they are taking to par
alyze our efforts in the support Of thar
ticket. It's demanded above all by the
unprincipled course Of proceeding by
which they have induced distinguished
member Of our party to betray our cause
by becoming their chief. We view the |
conduct of that gentleman with emotions
Of regret and surprise no less than ofin-
dignation distinguished and hopored as |
he has been by the confidence Of the par
~, conduct as il appears to US inexcu-
sably selfish and ungrstefnl.
We would propose this meeting. if a.
greeabls to you 10 be holden on Wednes-
day next, ut III O'Clock A. M. in Por.s-
mouth at Gree ne's tavern If you ap-
prove Of it. please notify our party
friends in your town Of the proposed !
meeting. and urge their attendance 40
cordingly. We have named the place |
which we thought would be the NEST
convenient. because the most central to
the county. and we have named 90 early
a day. because to succeed L is necessary
to commence our proceedings without |
delay. With attention and exertion on |
our part we feel confident of the most
signal success.
Our friend who goes with this at our
desire, will confer and consult with you
freely on these matters, and is author
lied to speak for US therein.
Richard X. Randolph.
Henry Potter,
8. G. Weaver,
Nathaniel Sweet,
Adam s. Coe.
Robert p. Lee.
Screen is one ofthe fraternity Of masons.
The above meeting was got up by the
presumptive heir to the seat Of the Lord
Cboocallo. of f,b;. C.c.o .l. !, |