Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-03-14

should think would be Zoo losthsoyse even for
the coarse stomach of democrat.
Reasons zvhy Federaiists cannot vote
for Mr.. Derter.
LIST. Because they do not van, him. They al.
ready have man more ,rise. more Jim. more
prudent, better fitted in every respect to be Cow
ernor. than Mr. Dexter. A man who is in.onice
oaiy for the good of his Country; who knows The
people, their wants, habits and feelings infinitely
better Than Mr.. Dex,er who has no ambition
to crafty, no revenge to satiste /; whose life,
next to Wsshington's, has been the MOS, deyo-
ted TO the public of any fnan now living. Can a
federalist, who contributed by his vote, TO bring
Gov. Strong from the retirement which he loves,
to stem the torrent of anarchy, which w.s rush.
ing upon the Commonwealth, give that vote now
to Mr.. Dexter, who did not lift his finger to
oppose the storm, when he now willingly inter.
poses his shade between such patriot and the
people Il cannot be the man who votes for
Mr Dexter at this election, is democrat, under
Whatever name he shelters himself; and the
same man would vote for Mr.. Varnum if Mr.
Dexter was out of the way.
I'd. A federslist cannot vote for Mr.. Dexter
for some of the reasons which will prevent de-
mocrats from voting for him Their pride will
prevent them. Can they vote for a man who
charges them with designs to Dissolve the union,
ana sap the foundation OF civil society," with 10
temperate and indiscriminate opposition to the
Constituted suthorities. with design to proiong
Tie war and multiply distractions to peace For.
bid !, common honesty and even shame Who
gave M D:x,era right to srraign the conduct
OF The Cosernour, the Legislature and all the
influential men ofth Safe hundred, of whom
have as much knowledge Of the interests Of the
country, as much patriotism and rs much love
Tar the Union as himsefl Is tits man grea,
lenough TO denounce all the measures of both
parties. and to make the people believe thai he
atone is Il to rule over them 20 that were a
prince ana ruler among you, said Absolom
and SO says every man, who thirs,s for power and
pFeferment.
Sd. Federalists cannot vote FOR Mr.. Dex,er, be.
cause they Cannot adm, The slsyish doctrine he
inculca,es.
| The embargo is unconstitutional saws Mr.. Dex-
ter. useless and oppressive, calculate 20 des,ro,
ourselves. bu, not to iriure the enemy !: and whs,
IS bis inference ! Why, thfy mus, be patiently
Submitted to and obeyed. l. ibis the doctrine
ofa Tree man, republican Shall the agents Of
the people oyerleapthe boundaries Of heir pow.
er and not be resisted! OF VIVA. use is yonr con.
ss''nt'on, If its violation creates the duty sub.
mission Where is your barrier agains, tyranny /,
The old principle used to be obs.a p,iyciei;s-re.
sist beginnings-sn Gov. Hancock had this so-
motto on his carrisge. But Mr.. Dex,er saw.
watt patiently wait and some fly years hence.
the sis meafearir sni the yrs iney,;a m;xsd ~,
together will make powerful potion and pro.
duce cure OF the diseased body polite. Irth;s
I is not political qaaekey show me Whist is.
] 4h. The fcderaisls carno, vote for Mr.. Dcx.
ter, because upon his principles he mus, assi, ~
csrFy on a war which they detest, and which
/ he thinks is wasteful, ruinous sni bo,s,,s.
When IT shall be necessary 20 call ont The ri;,;.
to ard in The conquest of Eansda and 70 ex,ose
!, Their lives to sword and pestilencc, can Mr.
Dexter resis, The call Is be no, bound 70
strengthen the hands ofgavernment and give It
AL the aidin his power Is be not bound TO en-.
courage enis,meu,s. loans, taxes and the whole
host of evils which Gov. Strong has in a treat
measure avoided Surely he lie, & if he should be
m'raculously chosen Governor by party, wh;cf,
he IS ashamed Of, aided by sons from an ,lier
party which las reason &c be ASHAMED of him he
will make as good Gov. as Gen Varnum!
Reasons zuhy the quids, i(lieyei is any
such party tn the Commonwealth,
cannot Uote for Mr.. Derter.
Lake Il for granted that ell of such party are
opposed to the continuance OF the war, and es
pecisly 10 the conquest of Csnsda at the emo, :
nous expence of blood and treasure, it will cost,
! To these men, would say. that the election
of Mr.. Dexter will be sure 10 produce contnu.
ance OF The war. Is il not known that the sc-
QUESTION Of Canada is the sole object With the
people OF the Western States, in entering go
: zeaously into the war! Is il NOT known thai
these people are enraged at the idea Of any pc,cc.
which shall leave Canada in possession Of the
British ! Is il not known that the wan, of CO 90.
GRAFTON of Massachusetts, is the great obstacle in
the way of their success
| Now suppose that Mr.. Dexter should be chos.
en-, or that the last years majority of Governor
4 I.x..tl L.. Il l.