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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07
Henry Ward, Secretary.
Henry Merchant, Au'y Genr'I.

About this time all the States except r.
Island and Connecticut had to lay the foun-
dations of their State Government anew.
Their Governors aud Connci were not cleo
ted by the people-so that the severance of
the connection between them and the moth
er country was an end Of their government
but Connecticut and Rhode Island hay-
ing always The choice of their Governors,
as well as the other branches of their Leg
islatures, were not deranged, as to their
Government organization, by throwing off
the Royal authority. Rhode-lsland passed
through the change with no apparent, alter
alton. Ia other States the people assumed
sovereign power, and by their Conventions
organized their institutions of Government
under written Constituions---but in Rhode
Island, the General Assembly in addition to
their former powers, assumed the rights and
prerogatves of that sovereignty which they,
so far as respected the Government of their
State, had suhverted and overthrown.
This Assembly passed an act disquaIiry-
ing the Governor elect from exercising nny
of the functions of the place to which he
had been elected by the people, for which,
the reasons given are in the following act
recited, viz:
From the Providence Gazette.
WHEREAS the Ministry and Parlla-
ment of Great-Britain, sacrificing the glory
and happiness of their Sovereign, and the
good of Britain and the Colonies, TO their
own ambitious and lucrative views, have
entered into many arbitrary, illegal Resolu-
tions, for depriving his Mnjesty's subjects
in America of every security for the enjoy
ment Of life, liberty and properly, aud have
sent, and are still sending, Troops and Ships
Of War into these Colonies, to enfurce their
tyranncal mandates, and have actually be-
gun to shed the blood of the innocent peo-
pie of these Colonies; in consequence
whereof this Assembly, at the Session held
on tile Twenty-second day Of April last,
passed an Ac, for raising Fifteen Hundred
Men, as an Army Of Observation, and to ns-
sist any Of our Sister Colonies And where
as the Honorable JosEPH WASros, Esq,
then Governor Of this Colony, did enter a
Protes, agains, the said Aci, conceived in
such terms, as highly to refec, upon the
General Assembly and upon the united
opposition of all America to the aforesaid
tyrannical measures: And whereas the
said Joseph wanton, Esq, hath neglected
TO issue Proclamation for the due obser
vsiiion of Thursday the Eleventh Of Ma!
in'tsn, as Day Of Fasting and Prayer, a
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07
1915.

Every day the political horizon became
darker and darker, and every thing assumed
n more bellgerent character. The town of
Newport having been stripped of all lis de-
fence, aud virtually in possession of the
men of war in the lIarbor, the General As
sembly met at Providence (as place of
greater security than Newport on the first
"Wednesday in May, l775, when the follow
ing gentlemen were elected.
JOSEPH WANTON, Gov.
NICHOLAS COOKE, Dep. Gov.
assistants.
Samuel Dyre, Jonathan Randall,
Ambrose Page, Peter Phillips,
John Sayles, Joseph Hazard,
John Jepson, Thomas Church.
James Arnold.
Henry Ward, Secretary.
Henry Merchant, Au'y Genr'l.
Joseph Clarke, Gen. Treasurer.
The Honorable Darius Sessions receiv-
ed n majority of the votes of the Frcemep
for Deputy Governor, as also several other
gentlemen us Senators, which they resign
ed and their places were all but one filled
in Grand Committee.
The Deputies from Newport were
John Wnntou, George Hazard, John Tan
ner, Joseph Anthony.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
HONESTY.

Notwithstanding the brazen audacity of
a large portion of the Van Buren, papers in
denying the realities OF the late Wing VIC
tories, some few ofthem dare to acknowl.
edge the truth. The following confession
Of the New Orleans Courier is pretty full (;
''The elections are now over, and the democracy
are defeated. This is but the termination OF a
general defeat which commenced at the opposite
extremity Of The Union, and has swept every thing
before il until il has arrived here. Here il is
hoped there will be resting place the victorious
party have no nducement TO push their conquest
further, unless their aim be The dominion of all the
continent of America. Within the limits OF the
United States we frankly confess their triumph is
complete"
1t will be difficult, says the New York
Star, TO keep the Evening Post out OF the
Wing ranks. Every now and then he
hoisls bis shoulder OF mutton sall on his
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24

what is directly or indirectly interested in
banks. Take, for instance. their candidate
for representative, Mr.. Lyman, an old
bank director in the Farmers and Mechan.
tc's Bank, and one Of the largest stockhold'
ers in this section! Then their candidate
for Senator. Mr.. Haswell. who is also O
stockholder and director in the Bank Of Bur.
lington And then, again, their " democra'
tic candidate for Congress, John Smith,
the creator, sustainer, and uphoder OF the
Bank Of st. Albans--the very man who, two
years since, shouldered the expiring charter
of that institution and carried i, through the
legislature in spite of all opposition Ter.
ribe havoc these men would make among
banks And yet the Sentinel foams ant
iroths about monopolies, and impuden,l,
calls upon the democracy to express the
utter detestation Of banks by voting 70
such candidates! How dare that atan
doned print lock an honest man in the face
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
OUT BRIEF CANDLE.

The Derby Line Democrat, paper got up
for the election, and chartered by the friends
Of Mr.. Smith, we understand, has kicked the
beam. The following, from its valedictory,
contains rather broad insinuation.
"You who are Democrats in PRINCE PIE,
not in NAME. go and do your duty, and leave
your t~o-sided men to enjoy the good will Of
their opposition friends. II is with reluctance
that we take this step; which may seem SUR
prising TO some, but necessity compels us 10
do it. Not exactly necessity, but disposition
not TO be misused or duped, by designing pol.
iticians. We will do all in our power 10 ad L.
vance the interests Of the democratic party,
consistent with our situation. But to labor
day after day without remuneration. is rather
more than can be expected of Patriot in
any cause, however honest and just. We
bid you all kind farewell. and may prosper
ity and happiness be your future lot"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
From the Franklin Messenger.

Mr.. BIIGGs representative IN Congress,
from Massachusetts declines being a cand.
date for re election. Duties of a private
nature induce him to retire from public life.
The Hampshire Gazette says, though an
able debater, he [Mr. Briggs has not been
one of those who deemed it necessary to
establish the reputation Of a statesman, to
spend his talents in the senseless gable
which has occupied so much Of the national
legislature Of late years; but he has been
content to perform his duty in a more silent
and uno5trusive manner. In his address
to the electors, he says:-
"It is true, fellow citizens, my support
of, or opposition to measures, has been
raj her in deed han in word. have gen
orally been content TO vote, and not to talk
The House OF Representatives,, that 'grea,
polit lcal Babel has become scene of legis
lative babblng. rather than of calm, d gni
fled and useful discussion and delberatlon
and have chosen for the most part, moi
10 add to the confusion of tongues by min,
Cling my voice IN the common medley
The opposition who complain because
Mr.. A lien has not more conspicuously min,
gled his voice with the common medley,
will learn lesson from the above.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
A WORD TO THE WINGS.

What are the Wings of the country
about' Are they wide awake and active
as they should be, or are they resting on
their arms and reposing in perfect safety
We tell them that this is no time to be in.
active-no time TO sleep now. We under.
stand, fully, the plan Of operations agreed
upon by the Loco ocos. They will sag
but little openy-move about slyy-tak
in whispers-avoid as much as possible all
discussion with the Whigs--and often con-
cede, or deny, that they are 10 be defeated.
And, at the same time, they will adopt
every expedient--resort to every (alsehood
land strain every nerve. Ia sustain Mr..
Van Buren, and his Sub Treasury Scheme.
We say TO the Whigs-to every opponent
Of the sub.treasury-to your posts and do
your duty. The loco focos can be beaten
handsomely trIumphantly. but mol ,cithoul
an effort. All our strength must be brought
to bear upon them. Too much confidence
may be fatal to US. If we knew That oul
majority would be 500, we should labor
just as hard 10 increase it one vote, as if il
required that vote to give the election. A
bare election Of a Wing Governor will no.
answer. We must carry the State by suct
a majority as will appal the stoutest hear
among the loco focos-make Mr.. Van Bu'
zen tremble-and destroy all hope on TIT
part of the corrupt men in power, that the!
can ever force their radical measures upor
the country. To your posts then freemen
and do your duty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24

OSE SIDE.-Mr. Camp, mail carrier
from Montpelier to this place, has been
forbidden TO carry The Montpelier Watch
man and Franklin Messenger for dstribu.
ton to subscribers on hls rout. (By the
way Mr.. c. is good whig.)
T'oTHER sIDE.--Tbe mail from Bur.
lington, on Sunday evening last, was bur-
'hened with Gre large packages of the
burlington Sentinel filled with 'Duncan's
Speech which was never dellvered) con-
tanning from so to 100 each, directed to
the Post Master, and of course free of
postage, for gratul'ous distribution. - Sc.
Adams Messenger
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
THE PROSPECT.

Every day renders the result ofthe cleo.
ton in this district, less doubtful. In Grand
Isle county, oil is well. In Franklin, the
Wings are wide awake, and full Of conf.
dence. The Messenger, which entered
the contest rather cooly, is now full OF
zeal and courage, and the way in which i,
uses up the twadlers, is a caution to fence
men. In Lamoille and Orleans, if Mr..
Smith succeeds in denying his Van Buren,
ism, he may receive tolerable support
otherwise it will be meagre. And then
there s old Chttenden county,-we al
know hcr-true to herself-true to bel
(riends-when she gives cordial support
tn John Smith, (of all other men living
why, then we shall believe it. But in the
mean time, we deny tina. she has become
stullifed, or lacks the spirit 10 spurn hand
that beats her.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
SMITHISM %. VANBURENISM.

M. Smith, we learn, has recently been
at johnson, arranging the political cam.
paign. Finding that Van Burenism is get
ting into bad odor, he has instructed
his supporters to dodge the question:
Accordingly, the Express is laboring to
convince the public that this election has
has no connection with the administration,
its measures, or Mr.. Van Buren,. Hear it:
We know many of you have little interest in, and
less care for The two grea, parties of the day, Mr.
Van Buren, has not met your appreciation in all
things. the Allenmen know this, and to draw you
from Mr.. Smith, they cry out in all manner OF hard
times against Van Buren,. So far as your vote
is concerned, Mr.. Yam Buren,, or Yam Buren,.
ism has nothing to do ,cith the question.-La'
mobile Express.
Was there ever more gross insult Offer
ed 10 The understandings Of men? Here
is a candidate nominated by Van Buren,
convention-on the single consideration OF
his being Van Buren, man, and pledged
10 support the measures Of the admnistra'
ton; and vet we are impudently told that
$50 far as our votes are concerned, MIR,
Van Buren, or Van Burenism has nothing
TO do with the question :" OF what materi'
al does Mr.. Smith take the voters Of this
dstrc, to be. that he thus presumes to pal
ter with lhem' Is thy servant dog that
he should be treated thus? But let US turn
10 the dongs of the convention which nom
mated Mr.. Smith, and see whether they
thought Van Burenism had any thing to dc
with The subject. The following is thu
first of The series of resolutions adopted
with the nomination of Mr.. Smith, as w
find them recorded by Mr.. Secretary East
man, The same individual who now informs
US that "Van Burenism has nothing to d.
with the question"
Resolued, That we have implicit and unshake
confidence in the ability, integrity and patriotism Q
our present chief magistrate, Martin Van Buren,
and that his administration by a slrGlg and fir
adherence 10 democratic principles we u mer its iii
cordial and undivided support Of the republica
party"
In The simplicity Of our old fashioned re
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24

"Was not Mr.. Smiths first public act
after becoming OF oge, during the last war,
10 serve as a leading and active member on
committee Of arrangements for a public
dinner given to the Vermont volunteers
who fought in the battle Of Plattssburgh !?
Express.
No sir-this was not exactly Mr.. Smiths
first public act. Mr.. Smith made his
debut asa public man inthe capacityof Aid
to the celebrated General who went with
Governor Chittender's proclamation to or
der the militia back from PIat,sburg The
General, it will be recollected, was mount
ed behind Dragon, and marched into
camp; but the Aids, we believe, escaped.
That Mr.. Smith felt grateful for his delv.
erance, and aided in getting up a dinner
for the volunteers after it was ascertained
how the popular current was setting, we
make no doubt. Besides although the
federal party was then in power, they were
hard pressed by the democracy, and Mr.
Smith, not knowing into whose hands hi
might eventually fall, doubtless deemed i
most prudent to pray not to the Lord
alone.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24

man AUen; Anu WIN - IleWdu Ahe"
Letthe Sentinel again answer:
"He is gentleman of excellent talents. Of
great candor, and the most paien, perseverance.
He has long been il public life, and being extern
sivelv known, il is unnecessary TO speak oi his
qualifications. Those who know him can appre-
ciale his worlh."- Sentinel, July 1926.
Again,
"It would be supernuous 10 speak in commenda.
ton of Mr.. Allen 10 those of his fellow citizens
who are personally acquainted with him-but those,
who enjoy not this advantage, may be assured that
he is a gentleman Of irreproachabe character, OF
vigorous mini. manly and circumspect in his de-
pertinent, liberal in his opinions, and of great
iirmness and integrity of purpose. With an init.
mate knowledge of the resources of the country,
the habits and pursuits of The people, and the
present exigenci.s and relative importance Of the
various branches of productive industry. he uniles
uncommon assiduity, business talent, and practical
good sense. He is disposed 10 encourage. by all
safe and consistent means, agriculture and manu-.
flclu es. "-Sentinet Aug. a.
"He is gentleman of fine talents. great frce
of intellect, trained by his habits of life 10 deep
reflection. He fearlessly grapples with the most
important subjects, and never leaves them until he
has explored them TO the utmost, and Is remarkable
for the calm consideration which he brings 10 every
subject, and for The clear and forcible manner in
which he conveys his ideas. -Sentinel, Nou. 1926.
We might multiply columns Of similar
authorities from the same source but we
shall content ourselves for the present, by
simply adding that these articles claim no
less patronage than the gifted pen of the
late BENJAMIN F. BAILEY, Esq, between
whom and Mr.. Allen, we have also the au,
thoriy of the Sentinel, in 1889, for saying
there was no material difference Of opin.
ion."
And now, fellow citizens, it remains for
you to decide between these men, such as
we have shown them--such as you know
them. Who is most entitled 10 pub llc con-
fdence? Is it John Smith or is it He
man Allen? Let the ballot box furnish an
honest response.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
CHEERING.

We last week published Senator Fosters
card, announcing that he was ''no longer a
supporter Of Van Buren, or bis measures"
More recently we learn that Judge WILL
LoUaHBY, man ofgreat worth and much
influence in franklin County, has also an.
nounced his secession from Van Burcnisn,.
He says he could support Jackson, but he
has no confidence in Van Buren,. And last,
though not least, the Van Buren, candidate
for State Treasurer, CHARLES R. CLEAvEs
Esq. given notice that he cannot, as on
honest man, any longer support the meas,
ures Of the administration. Hear him:
my sentiments respecting the currency of the
country, and the sub treasury scheme in particular
are SO dssimiar from those entertained BY many o.
the party which has brough, forward my name
that cannot remain in this position without justl,
mourning The mputalion of duplici'y or without az
abandonment Of my present views. must there
fore decline being any longer considered cand
date -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
THE FUTURE.

A writer in the Sentinel, who signs him
self Jefferson, and halls from St Adams,
puts forth the following emphatic predic'
ton, which the editor endorses as the fem.
bodied wisdom of experience -
"Fellow citizens II am old and nirm and shall
not live TO see my predictions fulfled but remem.
Der This day tell you that ten years will not pass
away before you will another break down Of the
banks and again have TO endure al the evils we
have SO lately passed through.
Here is frank acknowledgment, that
the administration has no plan, no project,
no hope of resloring the currency and busi'
ness Of the country, to the pelmy state in
which they found it; and, as dying admo
milton it ought not to pass unheeded. I'm.
der pretence of furnishing q "better curren.
cy," our rulers have Frustrated the best
currency that this or any other country
was ever blest with and after ten years Of
vain "experiments," resulting in the pros
tration of individuals, banks credit, and the
business ofthe country, the administration
abandons the people 10 their fate, admits
it's inability, and even denies the existence
Of the power in Congress to regulate thu
currency at all. And what does Mr.. Van
Buren, propose, under this state of things
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24

little yawl and steers right into the Wing
channel. The following is a covert but
hard hit at the present administration:
we doubt whether much is gained, after
all, by doing things for political effect.
The most polite man 10 the end is he who
is the most sincere-ho who does things
for their intrinsic propriety and justice,
instead Of doing them for the sake Of
appearances. The statesman who is per.
petually laying clap traps on the political
theatre, will find, 10 the long run, that
there are people in the world as shrewd as
he is cunning-peope who will see thro'
his stage tricks and expose them, and who
will leave him at last to stand in the same
relation to the honest and faithful states-
man that the juggler or mountebank stands
10 The philosopher.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24

publican heart, we had supposed that such
q proclamation Of the sentiments ola party
was binding on the nominee, and OF the
same time furnished the honest freeman
with ground work for his decision, $50
far as bis vote 10 concerned" But il seems
we are amazingly behind the times. The
matter Of q mans political principles, 1t
turns out. has nothing TO do with the ques.
tion, so far &c voting is concerned! 20,
no." says Mr. Smith, it is utterly absurd to
dream of hampering great politician with
articles Of faith and political creed
Those who know me will never attempt it..
Fellow citizens started in life federalst,
but have by turns been National Repub-
lican, an Antimason, Wing, an Abolition
list, and am now Van Buren, man, pledged
to support the Administration and its
measures; but wish it distinctly under.
stood in Lamoile and other Wing districts,
that, $50 far as votes are concerned, Van
Buren, or Van Burenism has NOTHING
TO DO WITH THE QUESTION:
This is practically the Language Of the
Hon. John Smith, and this the position in
which he now stands before the Freemer
| of the district. There let him stand. Ant
if majority Of the people do not proclaim
Through the ballot box that, $50 far as theil
votes are concerned" they will have no
thing 10 do with such o twadler. then viii
we acknowledge tbet we have mistaken
their intelligence and straight forward hon
esty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-24
DUNCAN'S SPEECH.

Mr. DUNcAN's SPEECH, is now goinr
the rounds Of the loco foco papers, as a
vindicalion OF the Administration from the
charge of extravaganza made by Mr.. Bond.
The Philadelphia Commercial Herald, in
reply to The New York Evening Post, in
which the above assertion is made, puts
the following quere, which places the cues.
ton honestly and frsnkl Nv before the public.
he asks.-"has Mr.. Duncan proved that
THIRTEEN MILLIONS OF DOL
LARS, the highest amount expended by
the government in any one year during Mr..
Adams administration. is equal to THlR-
TY EIGHT MILLIONS, The amount of
the expenses of the government for one
year, under Mr. Van Buren,. IF he has
proved, or can prove this. then we will
admit that he has trinmphantly refuted The
positions taken by Mr.. Bond. But if he
has not and cannot prove this, the "Re-
trenchment and Reform" administrations
must stand convicted before the world of
GROSS AND CRIMINAL EXTRAVA.
CANOE, OR OF HAVING FALSl-
FLED THEIR PROMISES"
DTThe beauty of the affair is that Mr.,
Duncan never made the speech at all.
The following is the history of this cleo.
pioneering document, so far as it had anv
come xion with the doings of The House.
"Mr DUNCAN was understood TO favor the
amendment of The Senate. He was going into a
general reply 10 Mr. BONDS speech upon rerench.
ment, delivered some time ago, when
"Mr. JEEIFER and Dir SIBLEY called him to
order for irreevancy.
"He resumed, and had made some more progress
| in The same strain, when
| "Mr. REED called him 10 order for irreleyancv.
| "Mr DUNCAN proceeded insisted on his right 10
do so, and seemed determined TO do so
"A motion was made that the gentleman he per-
med TO proceed. The committee decided that
he be moi permitted 10 proceed, and
! "Mr DUNCAN still persisted; at which there
were loud and prolonged cries Of order from all parts
of the House.
"The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Ohio
will take his seat.
"Mr DUscAN resumed his seat"
| IA short lime ier,1
"Mr DUNCAN rose bur, having been refused per-
mission to proceed, objection was made 10 his going
on. He said he held book in his hand, under
stood TO be Mr.. BONDS speech, Out Of which he
wished TO make speech But if the committee
tcouid permit him TO tcrite IL out and call IL his
speech in Committee fine Whole. he ,could
desist. Loud cries Of agreed from all quarters
OF the House ensued, and VIZ DUNCAN sat down.
"Mr. BOND hoped that his CO lea .ue would state
in such written speech that was not delivered in
the presence Of The member 10 whom il was a
reply"