The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-10-27
PLAIN TRUTH.


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TO the Editor ofths Portland Gazette,
Ger. %, 1918.
Sir,
seldom descend 10 perusal ofthe Argus
it is a publication which is no less remarka-
ble for The neegance of its style, than for the
misrepresentation and vulgar abuse with
which il abounds Among well informed
people it has no influence, but is recommend
ed by nsidous ambition to the attention Of
the ignorant and unprincipled and fallen an
gels of apostacy find consolation amid the tor
lures Of their disturbed conscience in the prais-
es which it literally bestows upon them. ]
am informed the editorial department of this
vile paper has received the appendage of
scholar, who i described as one who broodeG
over Watts Logic in bis youth, and devoted
bis ripper years 10 the study ofspecisl plead
ing that he is learned in conversation, and
can prove that democrat can DO no ggroag,
without even blushing for the frailties OF those
whotaeted Of the Treasury and took heir
fight. This circumstance Is q fresh proof
.hat collegiate education cannot confer tall
ents, and that unlimited reading often produ.
ces an intemperance of the tongue, and fee
bleness Of the pen. Such man is pitied by
those whom he would please. and regarded
with Indifference by these whom he courage
ously sets at defiance, whether he attacks the
invuneTable character of the Chief Magistrate
of this Commonwealth and solicits the people
of Maine TO forget their usual hospitality when
this distinguished visitor approaches, or ca
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home. Indeed there is no situation more hu-
than that of the hireling of party,
who carries his diaploma as The only evil
dence of his abilities, while his hand is wan
tonly directed against literature and morality
by circulating falsehoods in newspaper with
out any of the graces Of correct composition.
Non to 10 triviis, indocte, solelas Stridenti
miscrum stipula disperdere carmen
will not repeat the observations that APP
peared in the last Argus on the subject Of e.
lecting member of Congress in Lincoln Dis
trict, The friends of Mr.. Orr, we'll know that
a convention 10 nominate him was unnecessa-
ry BY The general desire and his own con-
sent be was considered the candidate. II has
enemies assert the contrary, can only say
they have the privilege to assert what false
hoods they please in the Argus.
On political occasions a comparison of com
petitors for Office or honor is often useless
Whenever it is made neither party is justified
N personal abuse or Misrepresentation. Be
tween Mark Langdon Hill, Esq. and Dir. Orr,
however, no comparison can be made. ] b re
is no resemblance. Mr. Orr, requires little
10 be said in his favor, for he is a man thai
the public know where to find. He stands
on elevated ground. His character is Of tia;
and interchangeable cast, that he
will not run about the country to shake hands
with popularity, nor yeer with the wind 10
gain the votts Of any majority. AT Congress
bis first appearance was not merely seen but
selt, and on such questions as national infer
ests and parliamentary discussions involve, he
is man who would 90 honor to his country.
| an, sensible Mr.. Orr was not in favor OF the
Navigation Act, and tho many of bis political
friends wished this useful measure, aud 4
large majority in Congress were in favor Of it
yet he maintained his own Opinion on this sub
iect, unbiased by numbers, and mistaken BY
the fear Of losing his future election. res
pect him for such decision of character, and
his constituents respect him, for they know
be acted from principle. Holmes was also
opposed TO the passing Of this Act but he is
known not to be man Of principle. Holmes is
a mere creature of party whom the eastern
magi Of democracy despise. lie was sudden
ly blown up into a splendid bubble in Con
gress 10 the establishment of bis intimate &C
quantance, who knew bis superficial talents
but the bubble soon burst, for nature only in
ieuded him for noisy declaimer in a Court
Of Common Pleas, in the County Of York
What fresh intrigue could have selected bin
again as candidate for member Of Congress
we have yet to learn It's certainly eruei IA
lie extreme TO make man twice tie oDJecs
otnational contempt.
Mr. Orr, Sir, is man of integrity, o.
knowledge and superior abilities. Els 0aa''