The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-08
NEW-IIAMPSHIRE.

NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
! At the election in New Hampshire the dem.
ocrats succeeded by additional thousands; in
! New York we are carrying every thing before
us. and now comes the voice from the west. and
the federslists huzzah that Harrison runs like
wild-fre
CONNECTICUT.
The election in Connecticut for State OFF,
GERS took place on Monday, but VIC have re-
eeivsd no returns yet on which we cau rely
except from the town Of Thompson, which was
last year federal and is now democratic, and 10
which there is a democratic gain Of 100 for
Governor, and also oftwo democratic represes-
ttatives. A similar gain throughout the
State would elect the demoer ratio candidate
for Governor by more than six thousand major
iy.
VIRGINIA.
0FLlrrLEroN w. TAzEwELL. late Gov
ernor of Virginia. and man Of great influence.
has lately come out from Whiggory and reu-
nited himself again with the democratic party,
because as he says he believes ths liberties
Of the people to be in danger
GFWILLIAM p. TAYLOR. the son of John
Taylor Of Caroline, in an able letter TO the
Richmond Enquirer, comes out against the
domination Of Harrison and supports Mr.. Van
Buren. This letter was directed to the Rich
mond Wing. but they decline TO publish the
letter of an old friend ..--
NFGEoRGE w. HsPKrSs. now member of
Congress elected as whig, has come out
We take the following account Of his position
from the Baltimore Republican.
SIGNS.-The Hon. George w. Hopkins, a
member Of Congress from Virginia, has recent
ly addressed long letter to Col. J. II. Piper,
Of Wythe county, in that state, in which he de-
fines his position. 1t will be recollected ths,
Mr.. Hopkins was one of the members OF Con-
gress from Virginia, who left the Administra-
ton with Mr.. Rives, in consequence of their
opposition to the Independent Treasury, as
recommended by the President, and who have
been denominated Conservatives. lie now
says that " since the prominent men who rear
ed that party. and gave the greatest force and
direction 10 it. have plunged into dangerous ex-
tremes, and now openly countenance and sup
port the public measures they lately opposed
and reprobated. feel constrained by my pride
by the love Of consistency and public princi-
ple-to return TO my old political associates OF
the Democratic party, and to cooperate with
, them 10 the public cause" OF the Indepen-
dent Treasury system, he says he never did con-
slider it as obnoxious 10 any constitutional OBJ
, lection whatever; but as it was new and untried
4 and SO violently opposed by the whole dy nasty
OF associated wealth. and by the Banks expec-
. tally, he was compelled TO look upon it with
distrust and fear Candor. however, he says
compes him TO acknowledge that the reason,
assigned for a constitutional recommendation
, of the measure are" are in his judgment, more
apparent and persuasive since tho repeated fail
, ure of the Banks to fulfil their fiscal engage
ments to the Government. Under these cir
cumstances he declares il to be his determine
alton TO give it his support.
On the subject of the Presidency he enters
into review OF the lives of the two candidate.
. for the station now before The people, with
!, statement of their principles, and those of tn,
o men by whom they are supported. and concludes
\, with the expression OF a strong desire and firm
a belief that Mr. Van Buren will be re elected.
He advcrts TO various subjects which have oc
enpied the attention of the public. On the sub
J. Ject Of the New Jersy contested elections, h,
= says. that although he was at the commence
ment of the session of Congress, in favor of tb
admission of the Whig claimants, on the Ger
tlfcates of the Governor, from a belief "tha
A. the Chief Magistrate of Sovereign State coul,
e. not so far forget his dignity, his duty and hi
n place as TO grant credentials not warranted b,
a. the laws. and the evidence before him." he i
T. now satisfied that the Democratic member
whom tho Governor excluded. had received
re majority of the lawful votes Of New Jersey an,
" should have received the credentials which wer
ls given TO their opponents. and that the Governo
stands convicted Of what he must be permtte
10 believe. was a bold audacous attempt TO de
as feat the elective franchise Of his state and Z
. paralize the public will of the whole nation, b
returning to the House Of Representatives
= fraudulent majority against the measures an
s. policy OF the Administration.
0' As to Virginia we have no fears. A le,ie
~ from veteran Of democracy in Richmond. VIII
knows public opinion better than any othe
man in Virginia, under date Of 18th Mare
=, says" give it as my honest. impartial opiu
!, ION. that we shall csry Virginia next Fall, b
:, ss large, il not larger vote, than we obtaine
at the last election. Indeed have never know
our party to be in as fine spiri,s-nor more Dc
Of termined to do their duty. Bs Of good ehse
thsn, cir, and hope and believe With me, that
Ir shall re elect Mr. Van Buren-as trust on IN
q day Of election, we shall have Rhode-is'ane
'g the land Of Roger Williams. VITA the land
Washington and OF Jefferson. konse sen's
men as ,e are aroused. Strike for the tru
y n,ipeiple. Of the Constitution. and let ms hes
a good sceounsof you." This IS the sFirit 40
~ language Of old Virginia. Let Rhode lsian
initiate her zeal and prof, by her inspiring es
orHum.-p p-5r He-rii.