Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-03-25

W III presenting lHe name ol bOV
Harris as the Wing candidate for Gov
ernor, at the ensuing elec tiun we feel n
particular pride and pleasure. lie is one
Of the most popular men in the State.
and has long had Il strong hold upon the
people he has been frequently honorcd
, with various public offices, and he has
Invariably been elected by IL triumphant
maiority.-in fact, lie has always run far
ahead OF his ticket. There are bu, few
men i'll the State who enjoy so great II
popularity rs Elisha Harris. Ills career
through lite has been void OF offence,
and while best with n large fortune, he
has lberatIy used his means for the
anncllarntion Oi the condition OF the
I suffering around him he is kind and
charitable TO the poor, Tor his heart is
always warm with sympathy for the
unfortunate and destitute. He is literal
ly an practically the friend Of the poor
man. No attacks can be made against
MS IIO ultIl Ctll NOlC
against him, except upon strict party
I grounds. PLAN and unassuming in his
( manners, correct in his business habit,
and strictly honorable in all his transac-
ton, besides his other noble traits OF
character which we have named, he
stands before the people free from all
reproach, md uncxceplionable TO all
men. lie was Governor ofthis State in
lSi7 and rs, and then declined a re.clcc-
ton he has repeatedly been urged 10
accept Of seat in Congress from the
! Western District which he has always
declined. In presenting him at tins
time, Tor the highest Office III the gift Of
the people Rhode Island, the Wings
feel proud satisfaction that his name is
Il tower of strength, and that he and
( the gentlemen associated with hir on
the tickct~il be triumphanty elected.
, We are more than happy in Offering
the name OF Samuel G. Arnold, Esq, as
the Wing candidate. for Lieut. Governor.
Mr.. Arnold is II IN Of fine talents and
great requirements his life has been
devoted to study and observation l'men
and things. He has an cniincnily prac-
tica mind, and his services in our State
government will be highly valuable. He
is cmphaiicaI!y man of The people,
who associates with the people. at all
times unostcntariouS in his manners, a
gentleman of talent wealth and vast ac-
quiremcnts, hc is in every respect entire
ly the superior of William Beach Law.
renee. Mr.. Arnold is extensively
known throughout the State, and his
popularity is equal to his reputation. He
is precisely the man whom we wish to
defeat William Beach Lawrence and
he will do it by an overwhelming vote
Lawrence will run far behind his own
ticket
The nomination ofiMr. Arnold mus,
prove particularly gratifying to the in.
llhDNtliIhH w tillo III DVO llOOu
he purchased All estate at MiddIctown,
and has made il his residence for many
years, during six months ,f the year
10 the iarmcrs OF the Island and to our
townsmcn generally, Mr.. Arnold is well
known, not only as an atiabIe and cour-
tcous man, butas Il gentleman of large
requirements which have been gather
cd from education in our State Univer-
sity and travel in every part Of the
world Our townsmen have perfect
knowledge Of his ability a, a public
speaker his Fourth Of July Grafton.
two years ago, was characterised by
broad, statesman-like views Of the
state of our country and of the world;
and his lectures delivered before the
Mechanics Association have always
been listened to by approving audiences.
We do not know the man i'll our State .
10 whom public expectation Is more
prominently directed than to this gentle
man. The purity Of his character, the
public spirit which has always marked
his actions, Justify the hope that when
once brought into the councils OF his
ndtire State, he will commence course
OF public service, which shall make his
name known in our State and through
the Union.
We have already commented on the 4
qualifications of the other gentlemen on
our ticket; they are all known to our
readers, and will receive cordial sup .
port from the entire Wing party.
With such IL ticket, We enter the
campaign earnestly, and shall labor un-
ccasing!y until the day Of voting, " tn .
the firm belief that our success is be
yonG doubt. There is work for every
whig to do, and we vi &c upon our friends
a prompt discharge ol their duty; there .
is but lutte time for action, less than r
three weeks,-and tho Importance oi The .
matters involved in this election, int .
peranvsly demand OF every Wing to .
give his untIring efforts to secure the T
State, and thus preserve our Constitu-
ton as il 10, and TO place the govern
mcnt Of the State in the hands of men
who will administer il we'll and faithful