The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-01

Jefferson and his administration. lie opposed the
last war; and was strenuous III his eXertlons to en-
barass the government in those critical times, and
when the tyrants foot fell upon this groanng land,
with giants tread" exulted with Daniel Webster
and others, in the hope Of speedy downfall OF the
Republic. lie has under the present popular adj
ministration endeayored defeat every democratic
measure introduced into Congress. He supported
the Bank-voted in favor of the re-chartcrlng Of
that corruptng institution, and denounced the Pres
dent for tie removal of the deposes These, these
are his qualifications, these are the claims to be
urged in favor of his reelection to that office which
he has already disgraced.
Now proceed we to overhaul the claims, preten-
tons, and qualifications of the man destined to hur
the Bald Eagle from his high estate, and to mock
at his bowling, denuncatory and vengeful anahe-
mas, as he falls from his ascent to rise more
forever. We allude to VIM. Sprague, Jun, late
Speaker of the House of Representatives of this
State. This is the at whose giant strides in
public favor the Bald Eagle has gazed in silent
trembling, and fearful apprehension, at whose ap-
proacL he must cover and disappear, dark
ness before the approach of light. Ifserng TALENT
private worth, honor, industry and perseverance
are qualifications for the office of representative in
Congress, Mr.. Spraguc is well known to posses
them all.
Let US now examine the claims and enquire into
the pretensions, and qualifications of the revolving
biped associated the ticket with the renowned
Bald Eagle-let strip him of his lions garb exhib-
it him in his black deformty, to an insulted and in
dignant people-let us show the public that the
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ed-that his qualifications miserable and wretch
ed, and the idea of his election pitifully ridiculous
The faults and defaults of this time serving dema-
gogue would occupy volume. Ever ready olick
the feet and splttle of any of whom he has fa-
vor to request, he has succeeded by this awnng and
sycophantc policy in becoming somewhat popular
with the shallow and obtusc sighted. His whole
life furnishes one act, worthy of honorable dis
tinction. % He has talents" >" Yes he has talents
the talents of the brute creation Such as would
disgrace any of the human family, but the very fl
thlest of earths otiscouring-such would disgrace
any but Ii. Y. Cranston. With all his talents in
requisition-with every advantage he could wish for
possibly he might secure to himself the hOnorobic
appeation of intriguing politician" or buster
ing demagogue." To moro honorable distinction
than this he can never arrive at. These are his
qualifications. His claims consist in his unmeas-
urcd and rancOrohs abuse of the republican party
in hls violent denunciations against Andrew Jack
son, that towering Colossus of the Republican par
ty, whose name has so long been beacon blaze to
guide onward triumphanty to victory.
Now for our friend Pearce. We fancy now we
can hear him laugh heartily at the discontinue,
the complete overthrow of the tory-wig party that
will follow the August election as sure the Z" rum
bling thunder follows the ightning's flash" Ofthc
qualifications of Mr. Pearce we need not speak
They are well known in every part of the State
Monuments of his usefulness are to be seen on ey-
cry side. His industry and perseverance-his
prompt attention all occasions to the requests of
his feow-citizens, whether political friends foes,
soliciting his aid in the accomplishment of any un
derakng, not interfering with his duty as a repre-
sentative of the State, should ene him to the graf
itude and support of his constituents. lie has done
his duty nobly and fearessly. He has been the
representative of party, but of the whole State
Such the claims of Dutee J. Pearce.
One word in reference to the present state of the
two contending parties, and we have DONE While
the Republican party united, acting in concert
and harmony-moving onward with the gather
ing strength of a growing giant" to certain VIC
tory ;-mlldewing dsaffection stalks openly and
undisgused through the ranks of the opposi-
ton scattering dismay and confusion throughout
the whole camp. In vain do the factious leaders of
that distracted party authoritatiyey thunder forth
their naughty precepts-in vain they remind their
perplcXcd followers of recent victory-in vain they
admonish them that in union there is strength i'm
division certain defeat:- disappointed aspirants for
office, blind with rage will inevitably by their reck-
less pranhs, precipitato headlong into the whirlpool
of Instruction. now gaping for their reception, that
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