The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-30


should have received an earlier reply.
You right in calling me radical Democrat.
am of the few who not only desire the success of
the so-called Democratic party but ais the actual
practical establishment and operation of Demo-
cratic Republican principles. The Democratic par
ty, in my opinion, furnishes the nearest approach
TO these and its tendencies that way the strong
est, and, therefore, shall struggle with them I'M
Ill something better comes along. But they don't
adhere, in my opinion, sufficiently to first princi-
Piles, and as partial remedy for this disposition to
regard expediency, availability, too much, am
always found in favor of the most radical candidate
for any office. But as ! have determined, in a
measure, to withdraw from political and party
strife, am but lily qualified TO advise you as to
what man would be the lavorite candidate for
Rhode Island, in the next campaign. MIR. w. S.
Burgess, Of Providence; the Hon. b. B. Thurston,
of Hopkinton w. b. Sayes ESQ.,, of Providence,
with all of whom you are acquainted at least by
reputation,) would be much more apt to give cor
rect information as to the exact state of public
feeling in Rhode Island than should, as they are,
and intend to be hereafter actively engaged in the
political canvass.
If were to give my opinion, however should
say that fthey thought he could be elected, Rhode
Island freeman would prefer to their for
Lewis Cass to any other man. They would do SO,
because they detest the manner in which he was
defeated, and also because they believe him to re-
present the feelings they entertain upon the slavery
question. Rhode Island is Union State, emphati-
caly SO, so far the Constitution of the United
States goes
but as Mr.. Van Buren, would undoubtedly con-
trive some plan to defeat him in New York, and
perhaps Pennsylvania, it becomes US to inquire
whether MIR. Cass should give way, or the party be
defeated. OF course there can be but one answer
to this Still, many believe that in New York we
shall lowing to sae passage Of the nine million
canal bill, and the hte reunion ofthe Wing pares)
lose anyhow, and that Pennsylvania we shall carry
with any candidate, and that Cass ia the only one
who can carry, Individually, the northwest and
Ohio The conclusion is, therefore, that it is by
no means certain but Mr.. Cass is the best horse
for the next heat"
Mr.. [Isaac P.l Walker is a new man, and but
little known. Cur countrymen are fond of specu
lating upon the future, and they may be anxious
to try it in the person of their Chief Magistrate,
and especially so it turned out SO exceedingly
well in the election of Mr.. Polk. But am, per-
sonally, not fond of leaving old and tried and
known men for uncertainties / do not think
much spirit could be given to the contest with
him for candidate. There would be no recol-
lections to stir those who had formerly struggled
for candidate that they believed was defeated
by sheer personal spite, nor could any enthusiasm
be aroused for him of the order that Houston would
awake.
General Houston is, in my opinion, the only man
we can nominate who surely, undoubtedly,
carry the next field. There are enough elements in
his character, and incidents in his history to kim
die an enthusiasm in his favor that would sweep
over this whole land in perfect tempest; only do
not begin too soon. /, for one, should not like
to abandon General Cass, unless it was for come
one who was confident could carry all by storm.
But pardon me- only meant, when began to
give you the names of the prominent politicians of
Rhode Island, who will be, beyond all doubt, ac-
tive in the next campaign.
First of all, | should say the Hon. b, b. Thurs
ton ia best counsellor. He has been in politics
long; is cautious, shrewd, possessed of much tact
at correctly ascertaining the public sentiment,
and gives, when necessary, his money (and he has
it to give) to secure his ends wishes These are
all usually consistent with party success Money ia
the great element in Rhode Island. His honor
the Lieutenant Governor, W. b. Lawrence, w S.
Burgess, former United States District, and pre-
cent State Attorney, and w. b. Sayes esq.,, j. s.
Tourtellot, of North Providence are also all excel
lent advisers and practical politicians" They
can be relied upon almost implicitly as to Rhode
Island feeling.
Governor Allen will, think, without doubt and
from what he has said to me, work with ihe Ma
tional Democratic party and for its nominee in
1852. think, in fact that his own reelection may
be 30 blended with certain matters connected with
the National Administration and Government as to-
make the State for the Democratic nominee
for President in 1852. His immense wealth, and
unsurpassed obstinacy and liberality, would rem
der such result perfectly sure, in my opinion It
remains to be whether those actively connect
ed Will in u,in bay tb,@
sense to secure 80 very desirable result.
General Thomas F. Carpenter the ablest man
in the party in our State, and an unswerving, UNI
flinching, tried Democrat, is one with whom you
could prohtably communicate, though he takes but
little active interest," at present, in politics.
Among our partisan warriors Jonah Titus,
esq, of Sctuate; Hon. Amasa Eddy, of Chepachet;
Duty Lapham, of Burrillville; Gideon Bradford of
Woonsocket; Nathaniel Porter, ESQ.,, of Provi-
dence; Joseph L. Sisson, of North Providence
George Turner, esq, and Edwin Wilbur, esq.,, of
Newport; Joseph Gavitt, Of Charlestown; Thomas
T. Hazard, of West Greenwich; John II. Water
man, of Warwick; Joseph Sphinx, of North Kings
ton; Fenner Brown, of Cumberland; Dr. Ariel
Ballou, and many others. Bot perhaps these are
enough for your purposes; and they are among, to
say the least, our most prominent politicians, and
shape, in large degree, the popular sentiment Of
the party and its actual course
Excuse my unreasonable length. am always
garruous on this topc for there but few things
! more earnestly desire than the success of the
Democratic party. Hoping that your efforts and
the good sense of the party leaders will conduct
to triumphant victory in 1852, upon national
grounds,
| have the honor to be your ob't serv't,
G. H. BROWNE.
c. H. DoSALDsoN, ESQ.
We apprehend that no one can read this let
ter and doubt its authenticity, notwithstanding
the inslnuation of the Union that the CORE
spondence is forgery. 1t was published as an
authentic letter by the Providence Journal, in
Mr.. Brownies own State, and thereupon MIR.
BROWNE wrote letter to the editor of chat pa
per, acknowledging the authenticity of the let
ter, but pronouncing its publication ''base be-
trayal Of private confidence"
He also suggests the idea that the editor of the
Journal had manifested want of ,our,oev