The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-10-15
RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
NEwpoRr, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER IS, 1884.

land Reuubfcan in a new dress. Having been in
duced, after the lapse of year, by the urgent sole
tations of our patrons TO resume the publication o
the Republican, and having been at considerable
expense in procuring new type and the other par
aphernalia of Printing Office, trust that on
expectations of the continued patronage of its form
er friends and of the public generally will not b'
disappointed, The change which has taken place
in the property of this paper renders it necessary fol
us in few words to make known to readers
the principles which will in future govern our course
In politics we profess to be Democratic Republi-
cans in other words the advocates ofthat politi-
cal creed which recognizes intelligent people as
the safest depository of all power. We believe that
no greater portion of that power should at any time
be delegated to individuals i'll their executive legs-
ative judicial capacities than is necessary under
strict construction of the constitution, to effect the
objects of our Uuon States or association as
citizens of those States Looking upon all our fell
low citizens possessing equal rights and privileges
in matters of political government it shall be an OBJ
ec with us to defend such rights and privileges
ganst usurpation and encroachment from all sorts
of power. The freedom of the elective franchise
and the will of the majority shall at all times be
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our government, We shall not puzzle ourselves in
the investigation of fine spun theories Of government
or in balancing between the wisdom of the wise or
the folly of the foolish but when majority of inc
people speak, bow in respectful acquiescencc. If
we can convince others shall be glad, if others
can convince us we shall be grateful. Our main OBJ
ject is to give feeble aid in promoting the happi-
and prosperity of the most favored land the
sun shines upon.
We avow ourselves the supporters of the present
administration first because we believe to be able
honest and patriotic, and second because it came
into power by large majority of the peoples votes
We shall support the present state administration
for the same reason.
In the great struggle for supremacy between the
Government and the u. : Bank which agitates
the country, decidedly in favor of the former
and if we contribute aught to ensure the extinc-
ton of the latter shall stand ready to do it most
cheeriuy, from perfect conviction, that we can in
nothing better the country, than by aiding in
the Obstruction of an institution which has been gull
~ of repeated usurpations of the peoples rights and
as often set their laws and their government mt de-
fiance. In word we take the side of the consttu-
ton and the laws against the corruptrng influence
of an unconstitutional and irresponsible monied cor
poraton. ....
We are in favor of "a National Convention to nom
mate suitable candidates to the offices
of President and Vice President for the simple rca-
son that we believe. it the best mode which can he
adopted to adjust and reconcile the claims of such
distinguished citizens aspire to those high stations
n Il Al l.
wishes of the whole country.
In matters of Religion we shall seldom speak,
pretcrring to let Others as do ourselves, manage
that for themselves and consider it subject
of too sacred character for men to wrangle about.
But this much we may be allowed to say, that for ,
pure and undciiled religion no man can have a
greater vencration than ourselves. Superstition big
otry and sectarianism are monsters which we abhor,
and if at any time can be of service in crushing
them we shafeel happy III so doing. Our creed isto
lsve all men to settle this subject with their Creator
and their own consciences, convinced that they will
find themselves i'll hands which will not work them
any injustice.
1t has formerly and shall still be our endeavor to
give the public correct information in relation to all
things whether political or otherwise, consid-
or the old adage that honesty is the best policy
not only the safest course, but the one most likely
~ secure for us the confidence and patronage of an
intelligent community We shall also endeayor to
render paper interesting by the selection of such
miscellaneous matter as will be pleasing to the GEN
eral reader and have tendency while it cntertans
the imagination to instruct the mind and improve
the heart. In conclusion, we would respectfully in
vite the aid of all who feel disposition to encour-
age us, assuring them that no efforts on our part
shall be spared to render paper acceptable, so
far as proper regard for consistency aud an ad-
herence to what we deem sound principles will
admit. "