The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

guage ofthe inaugural Speech Of Mr.. Je-er..~
who appeared to have forgotten the means 80
the instruments he made use OF in obtainnp a.
presidential chair. And is it not notorious a,s
undeniable fact, that during the whole period =
the administrations of Washington and Adams
the democratick party kept Up a constant, UNI
form and systematick opposition TO the measures
which were at that time adopted by the general
government--measures which tended to advance
our national prosperity in the same degree tina.
those adopted by their predecessors operated 70
its downfall and almost utter destruction.
1t has been urged in vindication Of the demo
cratick party, that though it is true, the meas
ures Of the administration Of Washington and
Adams. were opposed by many of the leading
men of that party, yet it would be unjust to Grim
mate the whole body on that account. Had the
democratick party, then, abandoned the support
Of those men, had they withheld from them their
countenance and support, this excuse might,
with perfect propriety, be offered in their behalf
II they disappfovcd of the abuse Of Washington
by Calender and others, why did they promote
the patron of those bellers and slanderers TO the
highest Office it was in their power TO bestow?
lfMr. Jefferson disapproved the part that Mr..
Gallatin took in the instruction at Pittsburg
why did he bestow upon him one of he most i'm
portant Offices under the general government
that of Secretary of the Treasury? These facts
prove that their opposition to the general govern
ment has never arisen from the consideration that
it was placed in the hands of their political oppo-
nents. Since government has resorted to that
policy which marked the conduct of our admins
trations in the times of our national prosperity,
the federalists have not the remotest wish to
kindle the flame of disafection towards it.
These facts prove. that the disapprobation they
formerly expressed OF, and the resistance they
formerly manifested to, the policy adopted by
the general government, arose from the most con-
scientious motives, and the most patriotick prin-
ciples. When the administration appeared SEN
sible of their errors, and willing and DESTROYS to
counteract the effects Of them by entire change
ofpolicy and measures. the federal party cheer
fully gave every support in their power and have
uniformly stood forward the advocates Of the for
mer, even against many democratick assailants.
The federal party opposed the government no
further than the government opposed the real in
terests of the country. When the one ceased,
the other ceased also. The federalists have no
wish to create unnecessary evils--they only OPP
pose those that are real.
Much has been said about the attention and
respect paid Mr.. Munroe by that party. They
have been accusediof political sycophancy, of en-
deavonrfng to ingratiate themselves into the fa-
your of the cabinet. Whatever may be the o.
pnion Of the ederalists respecting the former con-
duct Of that gentleman, they consider his conduct
ever since his accession to the presidency as an
ample atonement for his former errors, and as
evincing desire to counterfeit the pernicionsre re-
suits which have flowed from the mistakes of his
predecessors. As the chief magistrate of the
country apparently anxious and soAictous to pro-
mote her happiness, they consider him entitled
to the utmost attention and respect Nor do they
conceive, that former political differences ought
to diminish the difference that is due him in the
Light Of the executive of the country. The con-
duct OF the federalists in this particular, is per-
fecty consistent, well as evinsive of the utmost
iberaity Of sentiment, and in accordance.of their
practice and principles, with their professions.
SINCE government has abandoned It's former errors
The federal party ready to support the meas
ures it may pursue, the results OF the correct po
cy which has been adopted, as they formerly dis
played zeal and vigilance in resisting and oppos-
ing the mistakes OF the two preceding admins
rations.
The foregoing observations are not made with
he most distant wish to excite political aniuos;-
les at the present happy period. when the tends
md the rancour ofparty appear consigned to Mt
er Oblivion. We do not wish to revive the re-
nemhrance Of measures, whose former admirers
ma trends appear anxious to bury in forgetful
ess. We have no wish to oppose their desires
ne recollection of these measures Is no less dis
listing to them than to ourselves. These remarks
ave been suggested by the temper and LANGUAGE
many democratick papers. whose editors ap-
gar unable or unwilling to appreciate the mo-
ives "hich should induce every real friend of
rs country to second and promote the views
ressed by the administration. who appe5rs en-
erely desirous to quench the flames ofnar dis,
ora, ana promote harmony and TRANQUILITY
nrousnout the country. We have, therefore.
voided drawing any conclusions to the disad
an,age OF our opponents, farther than was abso-
l'eiy necessary to repel their attacks.
INSPECTION OF EK.nI1p