The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-09

they are prepared to be thus dictated to. by
a few leaders in this conspiracy, against
their constitutional liberties - Are they
willing to delegate their power of election,
to Electors unpledged to vote for any par
ticular candidate Will they consent to be
driven up to the polls blindfold Tor the glor-
ous uncertainty of having their votes trans
fcrred to WHITE, HARRISON or WEBSTER,
as NAV best conform to circumstances at
the time
Fellow Citizens--We have briefly deln-
Gated the political characters and principles
of the candidates presented for your choice.
f" Martin Van Buren, is the only candidate
of the Republican party. He is supported
singlehanded, by that party which battled
by the side of Jefferson in '9S, for the as
cendancy of Republican principles, and
which regards a strict construction of the
Constitution, as our only security against
the evils of consolidation, and the despotc
rule of an unrestrained ma jorlty of the Ma
tional Legislature"
"Gen. Harrison and the other candidates,
on the contrary are supported by party
composed of all the elements of opposition
ancient and modern foes of the De-
mocracy ;--Nullifiers and ne"fangled
wings"
The difference between US and them, is
striking. We advocate the Constitutional
mode of election by the people. They are
endeavoring TO defeat it. We deprecate an
election by Congress-they court 1t. We
object to this mode Of election on account
of the corrupt means which would be used
20 carry it-and the influence which the
Bank and monied aristocracy would exert
in opposition to the known wishes of the
people, whose voice would be unheard and
forgotten as in 1925. They desire, 1t, be-
cause j. affords them an opportunity to use
these means, and to accomplish their pur-
pose through intrigue and management.
THE VICE ! RESIDENT.
Col RICHARD Nj. JOHNSON is also the
candidate of the Democratic party. The
preceding remarks in regard to Mr.. Van
Buren, are intended 10 apply with equal
force, 10 him. lie is a Republican OF the
Jeffersonian school, and firm, uniform
and efficient advocate Of equal rights, and
of the liberties of the pcople.-Wnh the
policy and leading measures of the admin
istration party, Col. Johnson is also lden-
tilted.
His public services, both in the field and
Cabinet, have made him distinguished and
entille him to the support of his democratic
friends.
Such then are the candidates presented
for the choice of Republicans We ask the
freemcn of the State to reflect upon the
choice they will make.
Choose between ticket of Electors
pledged to VAN BUREN and JOHNSON,
and ticket wholly unpledged and uncom-
mitted: Between Electors who are selected
to carry out your wishes, and those VIII are
left at liberty, to consult their own.
Vote for the electors, selected by your
State Convention and you will be sure to
be faithfully represented in the Electoral
College.
The duty devolyed on you is an impor-
tant one, and as you desire to discharge it
faithfully--you cannot you will not hesitate.
The preservation of your liberties--the as
cendancy ofyour prnciples-the perpetuity
and prosperity of your common country dc
mand it.