Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-10

\ OuR REASONS FOR SUPPORTING TAYLOR
Il. lie was fairly nominated by Conyen
ton fully and fairly representing the Whie
party Of the United States.
2. lie is the only man whom the Wings
could feel sure of electing, and by thai
means of breaking down that adverse power
which has brought upon the country all it'
present calamities.
3. lie is a Whig-he has repeatedly and une-
quivocally declared himself such-and we have
full confidence that he will in good faith carry
out the leading measures ofthe Wing party.
4. lie is honest and true. Not even his
lie has given full proof oft in all his private
as well as public life.
s. lie is practical and capable man he
possesses all that energy and decision of
character so necessary in administering the
affairs of government like ours.
8. Though a military man by the force of
circumstances, he is emphatically man of
peace All his correspondence from Mexico
shows that the first desire of his heart was to
close the war with the least possible delay land
to conduct it with the least possible atrocity
7. lie respects the will Of the people as
expressed by their direct representatives.
These seven reasons are alone sufficient to
decide our course but we might name thou
sand others that ought TO have an influence in
the pending controversy. In the absence of a
single reason for supporting Gen. Cass-in the
fact that he is every way objectionable-that
there is not one bright spot in the desert of his
character and principles-we fed enough to
guido our course in regard to him. In the fact
that cithor he or Gen. Taylor must be elected
which every body admits, there is enough to
decide-enough that ought to decidc-the ac-
ton Of every patriot in the land.
I Block IsLAND.-The inhabitants on Block
Island number about 1900; a very large por
lion of them employed in farming, while some
are fshermen-by which employment they OBJ
tain comfor,ble and satisfactory living -
Each individual, when he comes to his major
ity, sets about Obtaining some land, erects ;
house and has a home )" SO that the lslanC
appears to be one continuous village-the
houses upon the hills and in the valleys being
but short distance apart. Peat is chiefly
made use for fuel, and is obtained on different
parts of the island; hard coal is however ta-
king its place somewhat, but It's Introduction is
short and difficult, the peat being preferred. -
The only trees on the island are few which
have been cultivated. The warm weather
4. - Al, c.,et h.lI nU
about month later than upon the main land
II On the Island are a number OF school hous-
es but an apathy exists upon the subject OF
education which is much to be regretted. Re-
ligous services are held in The Baptist Church
and in the Town House; and from what
learned of the attention to the subject of relig-
ion, it is believed that many more willing hear
ers would be gathered to listen TO the prcccpts
these lone slandcrs' and counsel them II
the ways of truth and righteousness.
\ The landing is effected ithout the leas
difficulty. At Old lIarbor point poles have
been placed about two feet apart, in direct
lines from the shore, for about 200 feet. -
These poles are driven into the mud, and
high water are ten feet above the surface : the
distance between these lines Is from l5 to u
feet, SO as 10 accommodate the different widths
of boats, so that by placing their boat at th'
extreme end oflhe lines they are floated TO th'
shore SO as to experience no Inconvenience
from the sea. When severe gales come oI
the boats arc taken up on the beach by mean
of tackles, drawn by oxen. The island pre-
sents very uneven surface, but is generally
under good state of cultivation corn, pota
toes, rye and cats are grown extensively, ant
hay sufficient for all the stock A good de
gree of attention is paid to raising sheep, hor
scs and neat cattle. The inhabitants are hos
pitable, kind and courteous, and extremely at
tcntive to the wants of visitors.
II Warren Or. ~ Star.