Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1806-10-27
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.

1T is to be considered asa matter Of
extreme regret that In country sc
noted for freedom of sentiment and
liberty of the press, as our own, such a
diversity of opinions should prevail res
pectng suitable candidates for office.
But, although situated in the interior
Of the district, where | fam would have
hoped to remain undisturbed by the
disagreeable tumult of Political clam
ours, cannot forbear giving warning
to my fellows, when / bsheld them
heedlessly rushing from the entertain
Inents of quiet and plenty, into the in
evitable consequences of anarchy and
destruction.
The blessings of that liberty, which
w have SO freely enjoyed the advan-
tages of that peace and order which
have been experienced in cur land the
happy consequences Of being under
the dominion of law and good govern
rnent, were SO dearly purchased and so
generally priced, that We thought it a
matter Of certainty that the citizens Of
the United States would never sacri-
fce them at the then detested shrine Of
power and anarchy. But, alas how
ain were our expectations.-The hap
piness and unanmity, which formerly
prevailed among the electors of this
district, can now b6 known only by a
historical relation.-Not scioR of that
harmony has ever been migrated into
the disposition of their fellows and
the relation. that such perfect agree
ment in political sentiments ever pre-
vailed in America, will be hereafter
placed with the legends of Turkey or
the fables Of China.
1t is the object of the writer, at this
time, to warn those, who are not so far
Sngulfed in democracy as to be beyond
the power of extrication, or who have
not yet fully subscribed to the infalla-
bAity of the President, of the numer-
Gus snares and traps, which are daily
preparing for them. Beware Of bri-
berry let not the money of your neigh
Dor be even sufficiently dear to pur-
chase your vote preserve spirit Of
independence in this respect and be
ever in mind that your liberty purchas-
cd by the blood Of your fathers should
never be bought by the gold of your
enemy. It is reported, nay it is fully
substantiated that every exeTtion how
ever base and scaRdalous was used to
promote. the success of the democratic,
gubernatorial candidate at the last cleo
ton. / assert, and | can fully substan-
tate the assertion, if requested, that
money was received by Democrats in
this district before the election of gov
ernor In May last, to assist in support
ing their self styed honorable candidates.
Fellow Citizens Think of these
statements, they are facts they are
indisputable truths and will be consid-
cred as such without any further COM
ment, unless some snarling disputant
should think fit to endeavor to countra-
vert them.
Then, fellow citizens, shall they be
substantiated by sufficient testimony
and corroborating circumstances
These are the very men, who were SO
lately blazing upon the freedom of stuff
rage but whenever they venture from
the Egyptian darkness, which shrouds
them whenever their actions are
made public their professions and con-
duct will be seen SO much at variance,
that the despot and revolutionist, in
stead of the wing and the patriot will
be exhibitedto view to the horror and
detestation Of every true friend of A.
merica. Let every honest, unsuspii
cious man be careful to guard against
sach vile, secret, detestable intrigues
at the approaching election let these
enemies to our happiness and neutrai-
ty be stript of their sable mantle of dis
guise and all danger from their In
trigues viii Immediately vanish.
These are the men, who, bound by
no laws of religion and morality, are
frequently assembled in Private caucus
Is TO consult, and fabricate those false,
absurd and ridiculous stories, which
are generally in circulation previous to
important elections. Let reason and
argument prevail over their intrigues
and falsehoods of factions. HIRAM.