Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-03-31
Orford s. Somerset Nomination.
Hon. LUTHER GARY.
To the Federal Electors Of Cum
berl0nd COUNTY,.

Jerlund County. -.
IN this C era of good feelings and absence
Of all party spirit" it might have been expect
ed that little or no opposition would have
been made, against the reelection of Gov.
BROOKS, and of those who were associated
with him, in the several branches of govern
ment, or who have supported the. measures Of
his administration But from the yiruence
and bitterness. Of spirit displayed in some OPP
position papers, against The whole federal
party, we are taught to expect strenuous ex-
ertoas in favour of The democratick candi-
dates, at the approaching election. 1t has
therefore become an indispensable duty, in
the friends of good order and good govern
ment, 10 prepare for contested election.
As no complaint has been. or can be made,
with just grounds, against any measures Of
Gov Brooks, or bis administration. il might
have been expected that some plausible plans
Of future Improvements, or reforms would be
suggested, as the objects of change, in our
state officers. No speciick fault, error or
Encouragement has been named, much less
supported. General and indiscriminate SIAN
der has been scattered through some length
ened columns, against the whole fed
eral party, and our former Governor Strong
Astounding, indeed, in sarcastic virtlence and
vulgar abuse, but as destitute of argument as
decency. II is boldly asserted that our 6nan-
ces have been managed without skill or judg
ment; that our treasury is exhausted and
the Commonwealth little better than bankrupt,
&c. &c.
The charge Of unskilful OF prodigal waste
of publick money comes with peculiar grace
from party, whose most distinguished imam
ciers have been notorious pecnlators. Look 10
the times of The SINNERS, the Bidwells and
Gannetts, and other renowned worthless of the
Gerrymander reign, if you would realize the
blessings of a democratick administration.
Brilliant indeed would be our prospects, were
the purse strings Of our state again in the
grasp Of such wise economists and incorrupt-
ible patriots, .at
The federal party has been reproached for
employing the militia in the defence of this
state, when abandoned by the general govern
ment, during the late war; but the greatest
offence seems 10 lie paying them u good mon
ey, when the United States administration |
were without cash and without credit. The |
majority in our sta'e government are again !
loaded with abuse, FOR urging their claims to |
when the general government are
able TO pay for expenditures incurred under |
such circumstances.
OF the baseness OF such attempts, on the |
part of citizens of this state, TO discredit our !
Just claims against the general government, il /
can hardly be necessary 10 speak. Such |
reacherous principles need only be named to |
De execrated II the advocates of such prin. !
ciples can find friends among the people,
whose interests they are ready TO betray, well |
may they urge their claims TO puelick conR-
dence Such arguments have at least the |
merit Of novelty and originality, Of infinite
credit 10 the logical acuteness of their demo
cratick authors.
cannot believe il necessary 10 urge any !
10 induce you TO support The |
election Of the candidates proposed by the |
Iederalists for Governor and LIT. Governor,
from their claims to your suffragcs, on he |
ground Of publick services, and pubick and !
private virtues. They have been tried and |
found faithful they have never been blamed. |
and are above ali praise.
OF The candidates proposed for The Senate. !
one has already received the best evidence of !
bis qualifications for that Office in your suffra |
ges at the last election. The other is too
we'll known for his integrity, extensive infor- |!
thorough knowledge OF the rights and |
interests Of the electors, with ability 10 Illus |
trate and enforce them, TO require any news |
paper Recommendation,
The great point, after all, Federslists, is 10
consider whether you value the rights, civil, |
political and religious, with which this state
has been so long favoured under laws ably |
and faithfully administered /; and whether
you consider such blessings Of sufficient i'm
portance to induce you TO 60 TO the polls for !
their support. Your opponents. sensible of
Ihe comparative weakness of their numbers,
rely upon their vigilance and activity against
your remissness and security. II, then, you
neglect so easy duty as TO lend your support !
10 those, whom you believe the best friends Of
your happy republican institutions, you will