Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-02-13

by which orr Intercourse with FOREIGN na-
tons is totally suspended, and our domestic
intercourse laid under such restrictions2s
render il in all cases hazardous, and in most
instances impractic able to pursue it-while
we fully believe neither olr relations with
foreign powers, nor national honor, nor wise
policy, have dem antled such sacrifices.
Resolced That we deem it unconstitu-
tional for Congress, to whom is delegated
only power to regulate commerce, to DE-
srRoY 1T, or prohibit it by law for an un.
limited term Of timc--that we consider the
property of individuals by The laws afore-
said, exposed to unreasonable search, seiz-
ure and forfeiture excessive bonds reauir-
ed, and undue penalties exacted contrary
u express provisions in the Constitution
and thu. the exhorbitant power over the
lives ami fortunes of the people. vested in
the revenue and military officers, and the
dictatorial power with which the President
il clothed, are not consistent with the con.
stitution, nor the principles of a free gov.
eminent.
Resolyei-That we view with alarming
apprshensions, the contemplated establish
ment of large army in time &C peace, to be
placed at the uncontrolled disposal of the
rSsNtcm Wniit IN HISTORY We fFaCf TIC
downfall of the liberties of Cree Rome,
and almost every other free state, to STINT
isr measures while in our own times We
have seen how much one man by solsiiery
devoted to HIM, has rione towards ensaving
the world, and while we consider the dread
full purposes which disguised ambition, even
in those who have made the highest preten-
sions to patriotism, has often conceived and
III. ~ a..
belief, that this measure is portentious and
hostile to the Constitution and Liberties of
our country.
Resoiucd-That we entertain lively sense
of the benefits which the faithful administra-
ton of.the government by WAsHIxcToN
and ADAMS, and their wise policy was IN
stramental in procuring us; and that we
consider the evils we now endure in great
measure occasioned by deriiiciion Of the
policy adopted anG pursued by them
Resolved-That we view with appreciation
the conduct of those officers in the revenue
department, who, choosing to sacrifice pr-
vate emolument rather than be instrumental
in enforcing oppressive laws, have resigned
their Offices; and that we consider their
conduct worthy of imitation.
Rcsoiced-That as we despair Of ebtaininy
redress from the national government, a
respectful petition be presented to the iegis-
lature OF this Commonwealth praying that
they will adopt such measures, as they in
their wisdom shall think best to remove
present grievances, and prevent those evils
which threaten our liberties and fortunes.
Vesed UnansnlOasy to accept the foregoing
resolutions.
A respectful petition to the Legislature
Of this Commonwealth was also reported by
the Committee, approved by the town, and
ordered to be Immediately forwarded to
their Representative.
Hon. Stephen Long ello,v, Dldly Folsom,
Reuben Mason, .John p. Little, and Thomas
Cross, were appointed Committee of safe
tyto correspond with similar Committees
in other towns
Voted, That certified copy ofthe FORE
going Resolutions be forwarded for publica-
Sion sr tho p~kTLnsS Gazette
A true copy-Iaest,
JOSIAH ALDEN. Teus-C9evt.
Cerhan, Feb. 6, 1909.