Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

I gulnary and FemCrScless dcSDDt thatthe
Almighty ever permitted 10 rayage
states, to dessoIate empires, and TO
scourge the human Race.
RESOLVED, That we consider the pres
ent mode Of priyateering as legalized
system Of piracy, which instead Of ma
terially affecting the enemy, has for its
object the destruction OF the remnant Of
our own Commerce.
Resolved, That however Lightly we
disapprove of the conduct of our rulers,
and arraign their measures, we are still
determined 70 obey al constitutional reqla-
sitions, however distressing il may be
to ourselves and families in opposition
to the example of those (some of whom
are now in the confidence of Admins
tratIon) who excited instruction, and
forcibiy resisted TIE erecUfioH of the
laws, even under the mild, Just, and
constitutional administration of Wash
ington.
Resolved, That we approve Of the
General Orders Of His Excellency the
Commander in Chief of this Common
wealth of the Sd of July instant, in
which he has f" corrected the procedure"
of the late Executive in detailing gen.
eral officers, to the command Of the de-
tachment contrary to law, which We
are compelled 10 believe, on the part Of
Gov. Gerry, resulted either from ignor-
aRce Of his duty, or from a cold blooded
and deliberate intention; for party pur-
poses, of violating the laws, and that
constitution which he had solemnly
sworn to support.
Resolved, That we cannot regard the
majority in the Senate Of this Common
wealth in any other light, than as usur-
pers under colour of law and in flag
rant violation Of the true meaning and
spirit of the constitution.
Resotved, That our Representatives
in the General Court be and they are
hereby instructed, to use their utmost
exertiCns TO procure the passing of
law prescribing the mode Of choosing
Electors of President and Vice-Presi-
dent the United States, agreeably to
the constitution and the wishes Of the
people 10 the end, that this great and
commercial state may possess that
weight In the national scale, to which
she is Justly entitled.
Resolved, That we have strong
grounds of belief that there is a redeem
ing flower in the people, which under
God will eventually change the admin.
istration and save the nation from ruin.
Resolved, That we hereby solemnly
pledge ourselves to unite with the
friends of peace throughout the Union,
without regard to party distinctions, in
the strenuous use of all constitutions
means, to remove from Office the advo-
Gates of war, and to place in their stead,
he real friends Of their country, as the
sUrest means of speedily restoring
peace, commerce, and prosperity to
the nation.
Resolved, That we will never Volun-
teer IN this war, except in case of inva-
sion when we win, one and all, repair
to our shores and repel the invaders or
perish in the attempt.
RESOLVED, That although the restric-
tive system has operated to the immense
injury of the inhabitants Of this district,
yet in our opinion, if the present war
should continue for any length Of time,
it will introduce poverty, distress and
wretchedness to the habitation of almost
every individual and Maine, ere long,
wall have nothing left but " rocks, ruins
and demagogues.
RESOLVED. finally, That the inhabitants
OF this town are not to be intimidated by
threats, nor overawed by denunciations,
for exercising their constitutional right
OF freely expressing their opinions Of
public men and measures, whenever
they may deem it proper, and that they
will never relinquish this invaluable
right, but with their property, their lib.
cries and their lives.
A Committee of Safety and Cores
pondence was appointed at the same
meeting-and
P0ted, The SelectmeB be Commit
tee 70 write to all the towns in this coun-
~ now represented in the General
Court, and request them TO elect from
their several towns Delegates to double
the number of their Representatives, to
meet IN Convention IT'D Gray, on Mon
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