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Rhode Island American And Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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On August 31, 1831, from South-Kingston, a National Republican writes to Mr. Hallett about a contentious town meeting where Mr. T. Browning narrowly defeated Dr. D. Watson for second Representative by five votes, celebrated as a major win for their party against entrenched opposition, boosting confidence in future success.
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South-Kingston, August 31, 1831.
Mr. HALLETT. We had a warm town meeting here yesterday; the contest for second Representative was between Mr. T. Browning and Dr. D. Watson-the former Mr. Potter's candidate. Browning was elected by only five majority!!. This is a great triumph of the National Republican party, when it is considered that our opponents have usually commanded large majorities in this town, and have been exerting all their influence for the last six months, with a direct view to this election. Our opponents feel themselves beaten in the recent contest, while our friends are in fine spirits and have perfect confidence of ultimate success. Our opponents are proposing compromises, but the people themselves are determined to have one Representative. The People's candidate is a young man of fine talents and unexceptionable character; the freemen have great confidence in his integrity and ability; his professional practice is rapidly extending, although now supposed to be the largest of any in the county; his course is onward in public favor. The free voters in other parts of the State may be assured that the dark reign of proscription is drawing to a close in this town.
A National Republican.
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A National Republican
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Mr Hallett
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the letter reports a narrow victory for mr. t. browning over dr. d. watson in the town meeting election for second representative, viewed as a significant triumph for the national republican party despite strong opposition, with confidence in ongoing success and the end of proscription.
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