Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-10-15

| The prediction of Narragansett,'' as will
be found in page 62 OF Facts Tor the Labor
ing Man, is being verified daily wherever
large meetings OF the Wings convene, and
elections are held There can be no longer
doubt that it is the deliberate and settled
plan of the mi'ions Of po,Ver to prevent the
full expression of the sentiments of the peo.
pie at lnrge popular meetings, and at the polls
wherever they dare attempt it, by mob rio
ience. Below will be found some proofs OF
this prediction.
The annexed letter from John w. Baor
who was assailed by band Of Loco Focos
at Huntingdon, Pa, is copied from the Lew.
lstown Gazette. Mr.. B. is well known in
that quarter as the Buckeye Blacksmith
who hos put out his fire and laid down his
hammer to go among his hard working breth.
rem and convince them of the destiny that
awaits them if they cast their votes for Van
Buren,.
81 addressed meeting in the court. house
at Huntingdon, but, while speaking, the win
dows OF the courthouse were smashed in
with large stones, both the glass and the SASH
es,by gang tf Locoioco ruffians, headed and
lead Oh by II State officer, n superintendent
on the canal, The constable of the town, aud
by printer there. One of the stones struck
me; !, however. persisted in finishing my
speech. On leaving the court house, | was
assaulted by another vollcy of stones, one OF
which struck an aged man by my side. In
making my way 10 Mr.. McConnel's tavern,
was assailed by volley of eggs, many Of
which struck around the door, as | walked
into the house. Many of these rullians were
taken from the line of the canal. Alter this,
they spread themselves through different
parts of the town, in small parties, To prevent
nay escape. Some Of them were heard to
swear that \" nothing but my blood would sat.
lsfy iheni." They numbered, in all, upwards
Of 20 persons. The larger part OF them went
down To the landing, supposing would take
was about o'clock at night. AT this time,
Mr.. Iorrell, a member Of the Var Buren,
party, very Kindly told me that, "If valued
my life, mus, not go down to the boat"
thanked him for his kindness, aud took his
advice. was therefore compelled to get a
friend to bring me down in gig, or chaiso,
to Lowistown, where arrived about 3 o'clock
in the afternoon, and thus escaped the blood
hounds who thirstcd for my life | should
state, however, that, when rt,c boat arrived at
Huntingdon, IN The night. % of them boarded
icr, and, notwithstanding the captain assured
them was not aboard, they insisted OH GO
ing below and searching. They remained
aboard until they reached the locks, about
1" o miles below town; they calculated would
get aboard there, which was the reason OF
their gong down. ] returned my thanks to
Mr.. Hotrell, who, though member OF The
opposite party behaved like gentleman, and
was the means of preserving Inc from the
hands Of The hired tdndiM who wished to de-
siroy me. One of them had become so in
tox Gated, that, IN attempting to get on the
packet, he fell of into the canal. The cap
tain OF the packer whose name do not re-
colcci) is n member of the Van Buren, party.
and Will confirm my statement, as to what
took place at the landing, and Oh board The
boat. consider such q desperate and law
less attempt the evidence Ut sinking party,
and have the rich satisfaction Of believing
that their career is rapidly drawing to a close,
and that the Government will be restored to
lis former purity, by the triumphant election
of that LomSt man, William Henry Harrison.
Under him, am sure there will be no gag
law" and then every man may speak his seii-
iImcnis without fear.
II shall continue to spread facts and docu-
mcnls before the people up to The time OF the
election. My grandfather and two of my
unces died IN Tic war Of The Revolution,
fighting for our liberties and my father was
wounded in the late war, while fighting the
battles OF his country. think, therefore. us
an American freeman, am entitled TO The
liberty Of thought and freedom Of speech.
| am determined to exercise both.
The present contest Is between the Office
holders and the people the latter will ccr-
tainy triumph. JOHN w. BAER.
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