Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-10-26


Mn. ADAMS,
DURING the last eighteen years
all the principal powers on the CONT
nent of Europe have at different peri
DDS been at war with each other and
few of the lesser ones have been per-
mitted to remain neutral. Other quar-
ters of the world, in consequence of the
contest between England and France,
have been sufferers in the same calam-
ity and it was owing to our local stu
alton and the wise policy Of Washington,
aided by the principal federal charac-
tiers, that the United States were not
involved in war,by making a common
cause with France at the commence
ment Of her revolution. But Mr.. JEFF
iersOn and his party were then In the
minority and the measures Of the
federal administration preserved the
blessings Of peace and neutrality.
From that period French influence
and French policy has been gaining
ground, and IS now triumphant. 1t
Was the constant ring of the Jeffersoni-
an party, through the medium Of the
democratic presses, that Washington
was under British influence and all
the distinguished federalists, among
whom were most of the officers who
fought for the liberties and independ-
ence of the country against England,
were old tories and British partizans,
monarchists, and enemies to a repub-
lican form Of government notwith-
standing, these very men had devoted
thel: time and talents TO frame and car
ry into operation the present constiu-
ton, III opposition to those who now
manage our public affairs. How often
have the people been told DIV the leaders
81 democracy, that, if Mir. Jefferson
was chosen President, and the subordi-
nate Offices fll'd with 8eif-snicd repub-
leans, new ara Of political happiness
would commemorative Farmer and
Mechanic would be able to command
whatever price they might ask for their
produce and labor. Whatever demand
the government might make on foreign
nations would be sure 10 meet with a
ready complianCe-In short, let Mr..
Jefferson but name his terms, and En-
gland would readily yield every point.
he interests of the United States,
which were said to have been sacrificed
by the treaCherous federalists in the
ratification Of the British treaty, would
be recovered. This and much more
was promised. Have these great
things been effected by the powers
that be Are the commercial concerns
and our foreign relations in a better
situation now, than when Mr.. Jefferson
succeeded Mr.. Adams Let ship ow-
ners OF whatever parts they may pro-
less 70 belong, answer Can those who
trade In the country towns obtain as
high price for their boards and other
lumber ! Docs the Farmer find more
ready and better market for his pro-
duce, and the Mechanic more prompt
pay Tor his labor If so why are SO ma
ny complaints made Of the dulness Of
business Is Ii phantom Of magma
ton, the mere fashion Of the times
NO ! l believe the evil really to exist,
that every branch Of commercial bust
ness Is at stand and the effect will
Re seriously and sensibly felt by every
class Of men in country. And l be-
heve 1t to be a solemn truth that the diff
hcultles s cmbarassments which the
citizens OF the United States now la
bour underand which are daily increas-
ing, might have been avoided. The
lact IS, they have arisen in great de-
gree from the manner III which our
foreign concerns have been conducted.
W hen the temporary articles in the
treaty negotiated by Mr.. jaw, and
which related principally to CONNER
cl1l intercourse between the United
States and Great Britain, expired, manv
who are attentive to the poljcv or
Tie present administration, foretold that