Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-22
UrSome Few Whigs seem inclined

"Some lew Whigs seem inclined
to participate in the Ward caucuses
which the Board Of Aldermen recon.
mended to be called, for the purpose OF
nominating a candidate. for Mayor. We
advise them to do no such thing and
II they follow our counsel, we have no
doubt but that they will be glad before
they are many hours older. In the irs,
place, !. was very singular movement
on the part Of those who originated il
in the Board OF Aldermen, TO recommend
any such ihing,-for they were in ses-
sion not as politicians, but as a legisla-
tive branch OF the municipal govern
ment, merely to discharge certain du-
ties, under oath, as provided by the
City Charter,-and not 10 suggest the
propriety OF any kind OF polrica! opera
iions. 10 the next place, the impropri-
ETY. Of this movement must be percept-
hle to all the Aldermen advise the
electors Of Newport to NEE, in Conven-
ton; as we said yesterday, they do not
make this suggestion TO either OF the
parties, consequently, If their advice
should be followed. all the electors
would assemble. And what would be
the result 7 What kind of a Convention
would be compounded Why, one
that would be more Kaleidoscope In it's
character than were the contents Of the
cauldron in Macbeth. The (aIlacy OF
the proposition must be obvious 10 every
man Of plain practical common sense
and so, a, least, did some Of the Alder
men regard It al the time.
No elector could be elected from
these meetings, because the invitation
Is 10 aH freely aid openly, and without
the slightest reservation. And what
kind OF a nomination could be expected
from such communion OF spirits q
Why, just none at all. Therefore, it
seems to Us that the only sensible and
proper course for all true Wings 10
pursue is to stand firm, and refuse to
amalgamate with any such compound.
This is a matter Of principle with the
true men OF the party,-and the ques.
ton Of party loyalty is not and will not
be confined 10 the mere matter Of choos-
ing a Mayor but it will recur again.
and the Wings, il they intend to pre-
serve their identity Of character, must
take firm and bold stand, and defend
it gaIlaatIy. This matter OF Mayor may
be settled but other questions will arise,
and other officers will have TO be elected
hereafter, when the party will require
men to stand up firmly and courageous.
ly, and advocate the true principles and
policy oil the party,-and it is best that
they should adhere firmly to this prin-
siple now,.and learn these disorganisers
that they shall not proceed with impuni.
ty 1.-THE Wings will only come out,
as it is their duty TO do,at the next elec-
ton, the Whig candidate can be elected
by handsome majority. He has
steadily gained at every trial, and at
the last contest handsomely led each Of
his opponents now let the members oil
the party 60 to the polls in their strength,
and The question will be settled. These
third party men have done their best,
and got out their full strength, while
but lew of the Wings have voted. We
know that people are tired of this con-
slant voting,-but let them attend to
the matter at this coming trial, and the
thing can be settled, and the Wings
will triumph by proud majority over
all opposition.