The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-06-29

..,rsb,s, al least 10 the cool contemplation |
4 ne subject, aua correct determination Of
,he question. II IS 2 subject on which we
~ well aware that our political friends aud
,,oporiers are considerably divided, aud
~, he DISCRIMINATION ofthe course 10 be a.
.,o,ed by Individuals, even 50 humble as our
olive. in our editorial capacity, involves .oa-
,;derable responsibility.
We know there are many Of our most wor-
~ and iatcHigen. fel!ow-citizen who regard
s,sa duty 10 themselves, to the district aud
]. pos.erily, TO contribute their all to effect
u Separation Of Maine end the erection Of
i independent government There are 9th
i, again, perhaps not less numerous, in whose
:.,pgqence ana integrity, We are free to
!, il.sl ye feel equal confidence, who are De
,aleaIy opposed 70 ibis measure. as pregnant
!. heir npiaian wi.A Consequences the most
t,sslrous 10 ihs district Whether Tie auto
,palions Il the tofmer or the apprehensions Of
ne lsliof have the best F0uudation, events.
sben they come, must determine. Without
Ginning any extraordinary gift Of prophecy
o. loFes gilt iato iulurity, sufficient 10 afford
,ohaiou 20 this complicated and difficult ques.
licn, az that the editor Of this paper feels him
.ef responsible tor, is the adoption OF De
cent honest and manly course Of condu ing
on the present occasion. And that course
he intends shall be sadspeadeat and impartial
he viii freely admit such communications as
NAV be offered him calculated to throw
real light on Inc great question pending before
lhe people. While ne will exclude none mere
y on the ground Of their being favourable to
ibe separation, the fren"s OF that me assure
nust be well aware that they have one paper
10 this town exclusively under their controul,
md he would lie understood therefore Sc only
inviting toe communications OF those " pre-
fer 70 make use Of Tie mediu n of this paper.
But eycluded a. ali communications ofa char
scter untavourable 10 separation are from the
Argus, the editor Of the Gazette would feel
thai be was DOUG iajuslice 70 the subject. Ia
TIE public and p bis perfect conviction ~ the
purity of the views and principles entertained
by gentlemen, whose sentiments are opposed
10 Separation, and of whose sentiments on
bst subject this paper was formerly honored
4 BY being made the peculiar vehicle, if he did
4 poi say IN the most distinct AMI audible man
Rer, that this psPer will still be open in The
il fullest, most liberal, CORDIAL and respectful eK-
y ent TO the reception of such opinions as they
'Imay see fit TO express through that medium
Without this degree Of literally, under these
fcrcpmsances, the Editor would feel that he
vas noi disCharsing his duty 10 the public,
II WHO have right 10 be informed on all impor-
iant subjects. Il is impossible that honest
mems opinions should Bai be divided on i'm
poriant political subjects and there is great
portion Of the community, whose minds are
! generally open TO he informed on such subjects
by what appear 10 them 70 be ihe best argu-
neOis For this purpose i is necessary for
ben 10 be able TO hear both sides. While the
fdiioE would De most earnest, therefore, t.
promote the diffusion Of such information as
nay Tend 10 advance the prosperity OF the
pls'Iiei OF Maine, whether thst is best 10 be
accomplished by preserving IFS present con-
lsehon with Massachusetts, or erecting its ter
HOY INTO an Independent state, be would be
fqus'iy desirous tilat such information should
3 communicated 'hTopsb Ibis paper in man
PEI Toe best adapted /" inslfuct and tbe least
Rachg 70 useless irritation. IN common with
's subscribers and readers IN this diiTioi. me
~ pave no object in view oil the real welfare
~ best prosperity of Maine. And he sin.
Pe'e'y hopes, that whatever influence this pa
q may haYe oD tie discg .sioq and decision
'hH mosi interesting add important question
~ Dc e&ertet 2 exhibit The So bject in il.
P'e gii, and 70 display the advantages Of Z
ou''oa under WHICH, il must be admitted
= We suffer no grievances, or % pave ths
as ior tie enjoyment of hose rational ben
FL Which may be expected 10 arise from an
v Pendent local government
"s would aoi he undnFstood by the course
f "a hare r,,-.,-4 , r Al I. ~,