New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-21
FROM RHODE ISLAND.
THE REPUBLICAN AND THE AMERICAN-REPUBu-
CAN CONVENTIONS IN RHODE IsLAND-iyEs
AND HAZARD - HAND-sQUEEZING IN THE
Correspondence Of The n Y. Tribune.

AND HAZARD - HAND-SQUEEZING IN THE
DARK.
Correspondence Of The N. y Tribune.
Providence Feb. l9, 1852
The Straight Republicans and the American Repub-
Hcans have held their Conventions and nominated their
State officers and Members of Congress. The differ
ence between the two parties is so slight that It is
pity they could not have formed union. The Amsri-
can Republicans on the 2Sth ut called their
Convention for tire 18th inst, and, the 9th ult,
the Srais ht Republicans called their Convention for
the 18th inst. But when the Straight Republicans
came together, not one word was said about an
attempt to coaesce. the spirit Of union did not pre-
vail. 1t was hoped thst they would have adjourned
TO have given the American Republicans an oppor-
tunity for advances, though they would make none
themselves They consider themselves the only ortho-
dox paIty while the American Republicans stand
precisely their platform perhaps excepting the
fret Of their resouioIs and outpumber them at east
five to one. On the other hand, the American Repub-
leans, rot having had the opportunity to unite the
tso Conventions, or TO agree upon candidates, are
quite independent, iuasmuch as they confidently
expect TO elect their candidates over the Straight
Republicans and Democrats combined.
Last year the American Republicans nominated for
both Governor and Lieutenant Governor men VINO
had never been Americans, and row they have nomi
ted for Congress Christopher Robinson, esq, who
never American or sympatbiZed Win them.
parties have ranominated Mr. Brayton for Congress,
who WAS an American; and both have unanimously
nominated, by reclamation, Thos. q. Turner for Gov
cTnor and jerome u. Kimball for Attorney.G neral,
who were never Americans; and both parties have
also nominated John k. Bartlett esq, unanimously,
by acclamstion for Secretary OF State who was for
uleIly an American. But the Straight Republicans
Tor member of Congress in the Eastern District, NOM
mated Thomas Davis, who has TO- merry, az least held
ultra Free.trade notions, and who ia nstive OF tle
Emerald Isle. He is, however, thorough-going Re-
publican upon the Slave issue. Once ne represented
this District a Democrat. He il Nan of integrity
and ability, and has many friends.
His competitor is Christopher Robinson, eeq., for
merly Attorney General OF this State and an old Wing
lie stands among the first in the legal profession, and
is ready and good debater. He hes the right kind of
pluck for a member of Congress- indomltabe will
and fund of sneedote aud fun which makes him at
tractiye as a speaker and an agreeable companion.
He is uIcOmpIomsingly opposed to slavery and its
extension, and whether Mr. Rob0sOn or Mr.. Davis be
elected Rhode Islanders need not be ashamed Of their
representative, whatever the cotton manu- acturers
msy say of Mr.. DaVis's notion Of tree trade.
would however, do Mr.. Davis the Justice to say
that he not Obtruoe his notions of free trade upon
any OF late, and they are probably very much
mG dned.
The General Assembly still continues 10 be intensely
sgitated with the Ives Il Hazard Controversy. The
week has been consumed IN discussing the merits Of
the iOllowiI resolution:
Re,od That In assuming equity jurisdiction in the case of
Robert H. Ives sst Charles Hazard, upon which decree
ued by the Supreme Court a. It's September term 1855,
said Court exceeded the authority conferred upon By the
General Assembly and that tee equity In said
should holly amended revoked and anuuleo
paDsnt ieek Die remedy before Court Of law.
IN ormy with the requirements OF the Constitution and
laws Of this State"
Some of the best talent of the State has been called
out and it is evident that every day makes addition 10
the number in favor OF the Court. Should the ques-
tOn not be taken before the last OF next week the
probability 10 that the resolution will fail for want OF
lfs than five votes. Should the question be taken
Monday the resolution will pass by majority Of lees
than five Ia that case the Cour, viii resign and ire
parable Jury will be done 10 the disposition of jas
lice in this land Of Roger Williams and the goddess in
the house who holds the scales in hand and
the sword in the other will hold her handkerchief 10
her eyes to dry up the tears she viii be shedding. II
lie not little singular that very nearly all our best
educated men are in favor OF the Court and the least
educated are al or nearly al opposed to the Court.
The midilng class is divided The out-of.door discus
sion runs higher than in any political campaign.
good Joke has lately transpired. One Of the
bloods who is grsy-hsirsd bachelor, lately got
I'd seighpg party some fifteen miles into the coun-
try where they made themselves merry al grand
supper and II tripping the hight, fantastic toe"
On returning bachelor was bundled into a sleigh
with some eight or ten lsdies and gentlemen. Having
a particular fondness for berries that grow on other
peoples bushes bis hands in the darkness wen: on an
exploring expedition, and were not little delighted b
fnd muff directly opposite him. He insinuated bis
hand into IT, and 10 his great satisfaction found a
plump little fist, that by and by returned the pressure
% his fingers. HIS rde home was delightful BY
ZONE accident he failed TO ascertain who this young
girl Of the muff was. He inquired of al his friends
and they in turn asked why he was anxious learn
He hall admitted the nature of his interest when the
lady OF tbs mnff could contain herself 10 longer ard
relieved our bachelor by saying that the little plump
hand OF which he was so enamored belonged 70 =
young Attorney -at-law BLOOD" has repeatedly
beg ged his friends to say more about it, V.
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