Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-06-06


The constitution, W. have n head Of any
violence in opposing them Our fellow
ci,izens are therefore eniile9io much ed
IL. for the exercise that to scaraiicc which
was recommended by the la.c iegisla'nre
From the time thai war vas declared, a
great proportions OF the peor 'nfhis State
have viewed that measure - unnecessary
and uniusiihable their sentiments were
fully expressed by their representatives.
than assembled and aftei ards at every
subsequent meeting ofthe te Legislature
Dur national rulers had tbs fore no reason
to expect, that with these sentiments we
should do any thing more support OF The
wal, than they had a right b. the consIiu-
ton to demand, & they coul net expect X,
unless they supposed We NIs destitute OF
moral principle Nor has - manner OF
carrying Oh the war had n. tende icy 70
satisfy US of its policy o'kGs:;ee II Was
commenced sna is .siiI isss ,-ssl s..isA.ust
the unoffcndiug Inhabitants Of Canada, With
whom many OF the people OF these States
are connected, by the ties oil blood and the
habits OF friendship But as Congress
have authority by the Constitution to de-
clare war, * impose taxes to deiray the ex-
pense, we are bound to obey the laws which
are duly enacted for this purpose ahd
am happy 10 observe, that none OF the mea-
sures OF the general government have been
opposed by violence, and no dangerous com
motions have disgracsd the people IN this
Commonwealth. hatser myself that our
fellow citizens will continue 20 manifest the
same regard to order, and will confide
in you, Gentlemen, as the guardians OF heir
rights, to adopt such measures for their re-
lilf and fsfety, as your wisdom shal. die
tate and the constitution OF oui country
justify.
We can hardly conceive, that in thepres
ent state OF France and England, the mem
bers OF our government can have any tempt
alton 10 continue the war. We hope they
will pefceiye the danger OF being involved
in the politics s. quarrels OF Europe. hat
they will provide for the commsn defence,
and make no attempts to extend our terri
tory either by conquest or purchase, or TO
allure the subjects OF foreign powers 10 be
come citizens of the United s,tates-- hat
they will protect the Indian Tribes in their
rightiul possessions; and that they will
seek peace in the spirit Of candouF and res
onciiation and impose no assemble re-
straints hereafter upon commercisi enses-
prize. We may then hope Q become once
more prosperous and UNI I'd people
Ihaye received letter from the oos
ernour of Pennsylvania, which, enclosed
Resolution or Inr senate and Hoaar Of
Representatives OF that State, proposing
tina, an amendment Of the Constellation Of
the United States shall be adoptedsbysr hieh
toe term Of service of the Senasorsin Con
eress shall be reduced from 6to years -
these papers viii be laid before you i.
As we have been selected by our constit-
uenis 20 the Offices in which we have now
engaged, they have fright to expect that
We shall pursue disin,eres,ed and impair
tial course of conduct, and guard their in
terests with steadiness and fidelity. What.
ever claims we make to patriotism, live
appear solicitous for our own advanceme Mt,
or endeavour by unfair methods to insure
the success Of party We belong to, our fell
low citizens may well doubt our sincerity
when we pretend to an anxious concern Tor
the public good. The real patriot makes
no sacrifice OF truth or duty 10 gain the
confidence OF the people, nor will he deviate
from the s,rictest rules OF Integrity to effect
any purpose, how important soever il may
seem to the interest Of his country he
wishes that the State and nation may pro s.
per whoever directs their affairs and is
content with his own proportion OF the pub.
lie happiness.
Divers subjects, interesting to particular
sections of,he State or to individuals, We're
postponed at the close Of the last session OF
the General Court from the want OF sulli.
cient time to discuss them Ipresume they
will now receive the attention TO which they
are entitled. If any matters ofimportance
shall occur to me OF which you, gentlemen,
may not be informed, or which may seem
to escape your recollection, will commu-
nicate them by message.
CALEB STRONG.
May 80, 1914.