Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1815-12-12

by document we now publish, our read
ers may form some opinion of the platform of
these societies and the views of their officers
as explained by themselves. The object of
their unisa appears to be principally to prop
agate separation. From the known character
and standing of these gentlemen officers, g for
they are all, all no nourable men," we must
presume their sole object is public good-The
only circumstance, peculiarly to be noticed,
is their mOdesty in thus concealng their gem
ierous labours from the publick eye. Proba-
bly, it is owing to disinterested patriotism
disposition to do good by stealth, that their
right hand may not know what their left hand
doeth, that induces them to adopt the system
of secrecy. It's true this system in Europe
became powerful engine in the hands of the
worst men to overtum and uproot the moral,
political and religious institutions of civilized
life. Yet the projectors and directors of the
Union System in our district must be promp-
ted, only by an unspeakable love of the peo-
pie, from whom or from the government they
have receired distinguished marks of their
confidence by Offices of honour, trust and pr9ft.
True it is, some exhortations for contributions
among the friends to (" our Interests" Of" sums
Of money" to pay the secretary for his origin
al papers in the Argus which has been eaIarg
ed and made TO appear in such q powerful
character, may SAVIOUR little Of hankering al
ter " filthy hcre"-5ut philosophers and
CREST men can reconcile contradictions.
We shall not attempt it,but leave the Circu-
lar TO speak for itself and hope the people will
be improved and their condition in all respects
ameIiorated, from whatever quarter their ben
efactors may arise.
PORTLAND, AvGusr 18th, 1915.
SIR-AT general convention of the hCpubi-
cans from all parts of the Com nonwealth, Holden
al Boston, on the 7,h June, 1915, it was unani-
mouslv agreed to form Union societies-one at Bo.-
ton. STYLED the Union Society Of Massachusetts,
and one at Portland, styled the Union Society oil
Maine. The object of this society is TO organize
the republican intereststo call ins action all en-
ergiesto guard against every attempt TO sever the
union of the states-and to disseminate more gen.
orally, the most useful political information. In !
aid of objects SO necessary for the support Of our
cause--so necessary to counteract that unbending
svs stem of op osition and intrigue, pursued by
political enemies it is found Indispensable to es
tablish lunds--which when received are to be held
in common by the above oocieties-and apprepria-t
ted for such expenses as may be incurred~-more
specially TO remunerate those whose duty it u.s. to
devote their time in collecting writing and publish
ng such documents as will best prons5te the great
objects ia view.
The Society in this town is organized--the OIL
GERS are the Hon. JoHN HOLMES, President; Hon.
WOODBURY. sroRER, Treasurer, and DR.. SAMUEL
AVER, Secretary-Branches can be established,
wherever il is thought expedient, by the approba-
lion OF the officers of this socety--should our po-
tical brethren in your vicinity have wish to form
branch let them meet select their officers, form
heir bye-laws transmit copy thereof to this Socie-
" & il will receive the necessary sanction, * cor
dependence be Immediately opened | enclose you
absorption papers for the general fund, which l
zee YOU circulate, and remit the proceeds To the
together with the names and sums--on
bis depends the success of eiorts-l trust you
will give it that early attention its Importance de-
hands.
We must keep an eye TO the Separation OF Maine
rom Massachusetts. This subject will soon be
pread before the people, and TO accomplish an OBJ
ect SO much for our interests and our honor il is
f the highest Importance, to establish these socie-
les, and that each give his mite for their support
The Eastern Argus is to be enlarged, and to APP
,ear in such character, it is confidently hoped
viii greatly contribute in promoting the interest OF
Maine, and be acceptable and gratifying TO its pat
ons Knowing Sir, your attachment to the repub-
lean cause and your undertaking exertions for its
support, have taken the liberty in behalf OF our
society, to address you tins subject, not doubt
ng but it will meet your cordial appreciation,
Relying on your ready cooperation in tue meas
Tres proposed, and your prompt attention IN
such information on this as well as
inv other subject which may concern cur political
interest and welfare.
am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
SAMUEL AVER, Secretary"
Please direct all Communications TO the oecre-
.ary of the Union So, iety OF Name
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