Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-10-21

the smallest degree essential. = His "a' -
orv. But in. what manner was this theory
reduced to practice Was it possible Tor
| man to eyince himself in greater degree IN
der The influence Of party prejudicess than dle
Mr.. Jefferson during the whole course OF nis
presidential career Did no other proof o.
the truth Of this observation exist, it would be
impossible to adduce more notorious corfoD'
Grafton than the removal of most OF the officers
appointed under the general government by
his predecessors, against whose integrity and
fidelity not the smallest shadow OF an accusa-
ton existed, or il it existed, was never made.
Opposition to his measures was denounced,
and passive and implicit obedience became
the order of the day.
Nor were our expectations, with regard to
the official conduct of this gentleman after his
elevation TO the presidency, less realized,
than the promises and predictions OF his
friends and supporters in the event OF his e.
lection. fulfilled. We were told that such an
event would subserve our prosperity; that
our taxes would be removed in fine, that
great and astonishing political millennium
would take place but for this event we
looked in vain He found the country at the
commencement OF his administration prosper
GUS and happy holding an intercourse with
every civilized nation under heaven (; treas
ury full and OVERLOOKING. The reverse OF
this picture would be perfectly descriptive OF
the condition to which the measures he adop-
led and recommends ed, reduced US, and OF the
situation of the country upon his retirement
from office.
Federal opposition to the measures OF the
two last administrations, has been the theme
# much popular defamation among their
panegyrists and supporters. We have traced
the history of the democratick party from its
first existence among US. The opposition
manifested to the federal constitution at its
formation, gave it birth, and by lis resistance
10 the measures OF Washington and Adams, a
resistance it cannot at this day justify, with
out condemning the measures II has since a.
dopted, it rose into power. Hence, this out
cry comes with very ill grace from a source
like this Besides, were the federal party
destitute of every other argument, TO vndicate
this opposition, its antagonists have furnished
it with one of the most cogent that could have
been possibly adduced. Was not the aban-
donment of all those measures which called
this opposition forth after time had demon
strated their impolicy and absurdiy, justin
cation Of it on the part of the administration,
and the highest compliment to federal wisdom
and foresight The Boston Patriot, demo-
cratick print, OF wide and extensive circula-
lion, in an euloglum upon The late Mr.. Dexter,
among other encomiuns, observed, that the
commercial interests OF the country were IN
der the greatest obligations to him for the
opposition he made to the Jeftersonian en-
barge. Now while this gentleman expressed
his disapprobaton of this measure, he acted
in concert with Mr.. Gore, Mr.. OTIS, Mi. Low
ell, Mr.. Lloyd, Mr.. Quincy, and with the
whole federal party and this eulogium is
equally as applicable to those gentlemen as
to Mr.. Dexter himself and if Mr.. DIS oppo-
sition sjustihed, theirs Of course is justified
also. Yet during that period these same illus
trious and patriotck characters were loaded
with the grossest abuse, and the epithets Of
tories, traitors a,onarchists, re6ets, &C. Sc. I'M
ceasingly applied to them, by the very prints
which have since eulogized and Justified one
OF them, and ifone, the same panegricks Is
equally applicable to all.
There is no charge which has been alledged a.
Sanst the federal party more unfounded and ridi-
culous, than that of foreign influence aud partalty.
Ii actions may be the criterion by which an esii-
mate may be formed of the motives and character
oi men, this charge might with the greatest propr
ely, be retorted back upon their opponents. I'm
der the federal administration, but few il any, ali
ems by birth, were promoted, with the exception OF
Gen. Hamilton. But his revolutionary services
rendered him worthy OF the trust reposed in him by
W ashnSton, in the cabinet, well in tire field
Inc impntation OF having been monarchist which
nas neen charged upon him, by many, who during
the period which tried mems souls ia which his f.
delity and patriotism was tested were scarcely in
embryo by renegadoes, who were obliged 10 for
sake the country which gave them birth, on ac-
count OF their msdemeanors and crimes which
would nave made OF them sacrifice upon the altar
OF justice the veteran Of the revolution who par
TOOK oil those labours and tolls in which Hamilton
pore SO conspicuous part, well knows how 10
appreciate. But what services had the connt,v
received from his successor, Mr.. Gallatn IN the
treasury department. Ii he was on the continent
during our revolutionary struggle, what active
pat did he take in il Did The part taken By him
10 the PIttsburgh insurrection which cost nearly
million OF dollars to queli it, impose upon The
country debt OF obligation and gratitude on &C.
connt OF is active and patriotick exerions IN tina,
afair BESIDES Mr.. u. how many other foreigners
have been admitted to places of honour of trust of
prOht, OF eInoiument Are not q rnaiorify of TIA