The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-24
From the Prou. Jour. of Monday Nav %.

From the Proo. Jour. Of Monday May22
1t is understood that MIR. Sprague, the
late Representative, will not again be before
the people, as his private affairs require his
constant supervision. In justice to that
gentleman, we shall add, that he expresses
his dissatisfaction at the policy pursued by
the Administration, and of course can no
longer sustain it. Mr.. Sprngue is too deep
ly interested in the welfare of the currency
and in the general prosperity, to counten-
ance wild Experiments !; and since he has
been in Congress, with one exception we
believe, his votes have been uniformly cor
rect.
AS to Mr.. Du,ee J. Pearce, whether or
not he will receive a nomination from the
government party remains to be seen. If
not, he will run " on his own hook" prob
ably.
Several distinguished gentlemen nre
named as suitable candidates for the Whis
party. From this quarter of the State we
have heard Of John Whippie, James f.
Simmons, George Curtis, Joseph l.. Til
hnghast and Byron Diman from Newport
Richard h Randolph and Nathaniel S.
Ruggies. We do not know that either Of
these gentlemen would consent to be can
dldates, but in the event of nomination by
the Convention, we trust that they will
merge nil personal feelings in the common
cause"
We are right glad to perceive at last, tha: the
wings are awaking from their lethargy and prepar-
ing for another contest Seven available candi-
dates have been found, with patriotism enough to
submit to any sacrifice for the public good. They
arc doubtless persuaded that the times are such as
10 render il an act of duty to the country TO waive
all personal considerations, and 10 consent 10 rep
resent their party in the approaching Congress.
But the Journal candidates are all new wrestlers
for the prize. Where are the old favori,es of the
panic party, who, in times past, spoke, wrote and
labored with so much zeal against the late admin
istration and in support Of the Bank1 Has want
of success convinced their party that there was
want of merit tool Are their claims to be disre-
garded-are the battles they fought and the defeat
they suffered to be forgotten Where are Burgess
and Cranston, Dixon and D'Wolf-the pillars of
the party in by-gone conflicts Are the wings Of
the bald eagle to be clipped and the sorrel poney to
be hamsiru BY their old confederates and friends
Let the whig candidates be who they may, we
shall rejoice to meet them in the field The democ.
racy of the state stout of heart and animated with
The principles and spirit Of the olden time, ale ready
for the conflict. In former days they met and van
pushed more fearful odds than any that can now
be brought against them. Amidst the threats Of
panic editors and the violent harrangues of fed
rral orators, Rhode-lsland democracy will remain
Composed chiefly Of men who have
made themselves independent BY honest and well
directed industry, and of those whose daily labor
provides for them and their families the comforts
If life, they will be found ready to oppose to the
asst those wboare endeavoring to avail themselves
'fthe turbulence of the times, to place the govern
nent in the baLds Of greedy SPECTATORS and TO
,rosirste the liberties Of the country beneath the
influence Of National Bank.