New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-02
RHODE I.LAND-CONNRCTICUT.

The State election N Rhode Island takes place
to-day; that in Connecticut on Monday. As was
the case in New Hampshire, the Administration
leaders putting forth every effort to secure the
control of these States. Mr. Pierces prospect
of denomination depends on his carry
ing the northern elections. The loss Of New
Hampshire was q serious blow, which must, il pos
sible now be retrieved. We hear that great sums
of money have been imported into both States from
Headquarters The Office holders everywhere have
been bed for the purpose till they are white In the
face; and able representatives of the policy OF es-
tabshing Slavery upon free soil, have taken to the
stump az if with the sudscious aim OF convincing
the people of the superiority of slave over free in
situations. The stake is desperate, and the effort
grimly corresponds.
The Republican cause in both these States suffers
under the difficulty which it has previously expert
epced in New York and Maine, and to large extent
even in New. Hampshire. We mean, Of course, the
want Of that thorough organization which is best
acquired by series of electoral contests. Asyet,
our forces are noble and enthusiastic mass Of
men, rather than q compact wel-discplined and
perfectly efficient party. We still lack the detailed
arrangements for systematic and united effort, with
out which the strength Of no party can be fully
brought to bear in an election This deficiency has
OF course been remedied in some degree by our
friends in Connecticut and Rhode Island but
until the Presidential election it will not be
fully made good. Meanwhile, nothing must be
lost on that account. Where party organization is
lacking the duty of the individual becomes more
imperative. Personal devotion and industry must
then accomplish what might else be done in great
part BY other agencies.
In Rhode Island the day Of action has arrived,
and before these lines can reach our readers in
that State the question will be decided, and decided
we confidently expect in favor of Freedom. In
Connecticut, however, few days yet remain for
preparation, and we conure our friends there 10
see that they are well employed. But above ALL
let them see that ballots ore got ready in abund-
apce, and that they are properly distributed at the
polls In this State thousands on thousand of votes
were lost last Fall, because Republican ballots
could not be procured by the voters when they
came to the polls. Let there be no such calamity
in Connecticut. The contest is one Of vast moment;
its result will have an influence on the question
whether Slavery or Freedom shall control the inst
tutions and shape the character of great States yet
TO be formed from the new Territories. II the
freemen Of Connecticut were ever called
upon to stand up in defense of Liberty
against Despotism, in defense of good
morals and public order against Border Ruffan en-
croachment:, IN defense Of democratic princ-
pies against the insolence of domineering Oil
garcby, it is now. Let them manfully respond TO
the call of duty and let neither business nor
pleasure cause ore to be- absen: from his post upon
the decisive day. And while every part of the Re-
publican ticket should be ardently supported, let
particular attention be given TO the election Of
members OF the Legislature. II will be good
thing thatthe Republican Governor should elected
by the people, ii il can be done; but that We should
have majority in the Legislature is absolutely
essential.