Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-04-07

ing deceived by the gTossest misrepresenta-
,iSns. and having been told they would lose
# this constitution was adopted, certain
nrh,s and privileges to which they were wclt
known 10 be much attached.
We have seen, on the part Of q portion OF
the free suffrage men, zeal IN opposition 10
This Constitution which offered to them more
Than they originally asked, and cannot be
accounted for upon the principles Of interest
and prudence which govern men in ordinary
times. With them the contest has ceased to
be for principle. il has become contest Tor
power not for power under ordinary cir
cum stances, for the honors or emolument Of
Office, under the same laws and the same
government, but a contest for power in viola
lion of every righteous principle, to the de-
struc,ion OF all law, and oil legitimate gov
ernment. We cannot for moment doubA
on which side all good citizens will array,
themselves when such a contest rs broug
| to that issue which is threatened by those
resolutions these dsluded men have already
passed, that they will support their consilItu-
lion "by all necessary means, and rePel iorce
by force"
The duty Of the government is most plain.
We nre required TO protect the citizen ny
4 !cglsati0n where tho laws are detective, 10
warn the deluded how they act in violation
Of the ws, and TO exert the means put into
our hands to vindicate The rights OF The gov
ernment, and to guard the peace ond happi-
ness OF the State.
II With this view your committee recommend
the passage of a bill herewith presented,
which, in their opinian, is necessary to meet
he exigency Of The times.
II Your committee also recommend the pas
sage of the following resolutions:
II Resoiped, That his Excellency the Cover
nor be requested to issue his proc clamnlion TO
the good people Of tins State, exhorting
them TO give no aid or countenance TO those
who, in violation of the law, may attempt to
set up government in opposition to The eX-
stlug government of this State, and calling
upon them to support the Constituted auiho-
rites for the preservation OF The public peace,
and in the execution Of those laws on which
The security of all depends.
II Resolved, That his Excellcncy tho Cover
nor be, aud he is hereby authorized to adopt
-uch measures as in his opinion may be nec-
cssary in the recess OF tins legislature, to
execute the laws and preserve the State from
domestic violence, and that he be, and ID
hereby authorized To draw OH Tie General
II Treasurer for such sums as may be required
for these purposes.
II Resolved, That the report, and the act uc-
companying, entitled "An Act IN relation 10
offences against the sovereign power OF tho
State," be published in all The Newspapers
IN this State, that ten thousand copies be
printed in pamphlet form, and that the Secre-
tary Of State cause the same to be Forthwith
distributed IN the several towns Of this State
and the city of Providence, aud that FIVE
copies Of the same be sent to the Governors
Of each State, and a copy, each TO the Prcs-
dent. Vice President, members of the Cabi-
net, Senators and members Of the House Of
| Representatives Of the United States.
STATE OF RIIODE-lSLAND AND PRO
| VlDENCE PLANTATIONS.