The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-24


Although the Federasts do rot act as par
ty in the approaching election for GOVERNOR,
It viii not we think, be expected of them, that
they lie still throughout the whole campaign and
abandon all the strong points of Government to
their opponents. Cumberland is unquestionably
a federal county and is entitled to three Sena-
tors we ask the federal party if they are will
ling TO yield up forever their principles and in
hucnCe and become in truth what it has been
long attempted to make the party, . nose Of
tCdT.'' Ii may be said that it will avail nothing,
if choose federal Senators in this county but
such is not the case, it will avail much. Our
Legislature will not long escape without some
Stormy sessions and it will be necessary for the
sound interests of the community, to have some
barriers there, to stay the progress of the tenn
pest and to alay the fury of the waves. 1t is
proper that men OF talents, of integrity and eX
perience should be placed in the highest branch
of the Legislature, that at least they NAV give
the word to the people of threatening danger to
our institutions and our reputation, if they can
not by their wisdom and firmness prevent it.
We therefore seriously, and with feelings of
sOlemnity, call upon the Federaists TO arouse
from their supineness, and to place men upon the
political watch-tower, who can distinguish far off
the approach ofinsidious friendship, and with the
penetrating glance of republican purity and hon.
esty, dissolve the baneful influence Of hypocrit-
iCal profession. We only hint at this subject,
TO ascertain the opinion of our friends in the
country, for our only object is, and we ardently
desire, to promote the best interests of the state
and cannot persuade ourselves that the introduce
ton OF the old and true friends of the country
INTO the legislative body can be otherwise than
conducive to it. -
We have perused with no little interest, the
address delivered by Mr.. Secretary Adams, on
the 4th Of July. Its origin justified in forming
the highest expectations, Oft and though the pro-
ductlon exhibit grasp of mind, comprehensive
views and extensive information, yet as a whole
we cannot but be disappoin'nd for the col
curing and shading diminishes Ia our estimation
much of the effect, to which its composition
would otherwise have entitled it. The coarse
illusions and biting sarCasms with which Great
Britain is noticed, docs not comport with the
dignity of the orators station, nor the eminencc
Ofhis character and taste.
Besides we think ii is now time that the old
feuds with that country should be ended, and
since she has suffered far more than we have
by the unfortunate councils which have guided
her policy, it is not magnanimous to be forever
calling her folly and misfortunes to mind. We
should hold her as we do all other nations g in
war an enemy, in peace friend"
Collector o. Eastporf.-4n our last we extracted
an article from Boston paper stating that the
late investigation into the conduct Of STEPHEN
THATCHER, Esq as Collector of Psssama-
quoddy, before PELEc SPRAoUE, ESQ. had ter
minated fsvouraby to his conduct as an officer
of the government paragraph published 10
the Hallowell Advocate, where Mr.. SPrsgue
sides, asserts that the gentleman before whom
the investigation was had, has expressed no
opinion relative to the various charges alledged
a, ainst the Collector-of course the statement
was at least premaiurs We hope certain
Post Master in York County, living near MOusunt
Rirer, in his zeal for a friend, will be
tious in future III his communications to the Edi-
tor Of the Boston Patriot. Unauthorized a.ser-
tons may sink his patron, deeper in the mud
than he was before, which is needless.
At a meeting Of the Company Officers of the
Portland Regiment, held at Columbian Hall, on
Thursday last, Lieut.. Col. THOMAS OsGooD was
chosen Colonel, Capt. EPHRAIM WILBER was
elected Lieut.. Colonel, and Capt. JOSEPH VERY,
Major.
The communication from the country signed A Farm
VS. not received il tor this d., zstte HIS
remarks ar SUCH as WI Iset inc Ia g 6ny
Holmes attempts excite Je,louSy between TINS IoW q
the country. BY his speech IL III late York County CoGvsn
tion vie v Cd With JUST spirit OF ndIgn ton ahd con-
tempt by our country brethren Let the notorious Jonn
Holmes belch his ISLANDERS and vie insinut!on' sganst
portion of respectable eItzen x i iks ms
r,s arrrroptng 70 guaw The hthe viii ind, IN the end,
hst his caumuies will reoo upon has own pointed nsso'
AS Holmes has decreed in bis mind ,east) that The
future sessions Of the Legisls shall nor y hooen 70
nd correspondeut wishes know. if John has sigma
red The town where the Elephant shot IS the pas Tor
Inc fgovernment hereafter In thar csc be would rot
bunder the ne ces.ty o mskngs eeai visit 70 this town
Of fnyfTCctcES 20 satcllrss