Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-07-27
From the Providence Journal.
THE ELECTION.

Considering the very great importance Of
members for the next Congress Of the United
States, it is duty we owe to the, cause, to
devote large space to the discussion Of
points connected Herewith.
This election we have said is an important
one. The condition of the nation, and the
direct bearing which it has upon measures,
prove thi'. The war which has been waged
for the past six years upon the currency, has
brought train of evils which con be remov-
ed only by the legislation c) Congress. II de-
pends therefore, IN part upon the people Of
Rhode Island to say whether the present de-
formed state OF affairs is to continue, or whctl-
er peace and stability shall prevail in our
business community. This is a matter which
reaches every class,and personally affects all.
The Merchant not less than the Mechanic
the .honuydcturer not less than the Farmer.
Each and oil must arouse to Just estimate
OF the consequences depending upon this elec-
tlon. 1t is a contest, People Of Rhode Island,
which does not concern men or party exclu-
sively. 1T has an aim beyond this, and comes
home to the actual wants and circumstances
Ut all OF You. We would have you feel there
fore, personally interested. We would have
every man OF property and Of reputation in
the State devote his time, and talents to make
measures triumphant in the choice of men who
will sustain them. Tell us not that enough
are ready-poiiticians as they are called, to
look out for the enemy and to fight the bat
tie. In this perilous crisis in the affairs of
our country, every voter who is against the
abominable measures of the administration
must turn politician. He. must not only go
to town meeting himself, but see that his
neighbors and friends 60 likewise. Wher-
ever one can be found willing to listen to the
dictates Of reason and of experience, GO and
expostulate with him spare no pains TO in
duce him to vote for Messrs. CRANsTON and
TnLINGHAsr. tu...
There is no necessity for Disgusting tho
fact,' that this battle cannot be won without
extraordinary diligence and exertion. The
towns should be SO organized; the leading
Wings, not in Providence alone, but else
where, must bestir themselves. The enemy
is busy, and resolved, if possible, to gain the
day. Once more we repeat il, and may the
sentiment make it's proper impression, that
this contest tCiu not be secured unless zeal and
erertions are made tn cpe'y toi0n IN the State.
The election Of Messrs. CRANsrON and
TiLLiNGHAsr may ensure the choice OF q
Whig Speaker in the House Of Representa-
tives, and that, the appointment Of the COM
mittees, and their rotes 0ione, The restoratio'r
Of the country f every Whig in Rhode Is
land would look at the matter in this view, he
could not be inactive. Let us avoid the rock
which has shpwrecked our bark in previous
storms apathy, total indifference TO The result
II is known thut this has lost us the power
Two years since Mr.. Burgess failed for the
want of sixfeen votes. Providence could have
given that number over and over again, and
so could many other towns. Let the Wings,
one and sll,go to the polls and vote, and they
are sure cfaseeese