The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-05-21

stimulated by passions and disregarding the
pabhc interest they lose themselves ia their own heat
and rage, and precpitately pave the way anarchy
| and desyotism.
An evidence Of this can be furnished by recurring
&c the last election In this State Personal abuse and
iactous sotons teemed with unparalleled exuberance
except in the State Of NewYork where similar or
der OF things has arisen flcm similar circumstances
We may say that cannot succeed in our attempt
to elect Governor but who knows the result of
what Is 10 take place in future 9It should be reco.
lected that wien the federal strength OF Maine has
been called out, has appeared formidable and
even al the last election, wi great numbers Joined
the two democratic parties, federal candidate for
Governor although put in nomination al late hour
and then only by few newspaper communications,
did actually receive nearly third Of tine votes
which were given in the State.
Had Mr.. Whitman been nominated in season. he
doubtless would have received more votes than anv
one. Some evidence of this afforded in the result
| OF Cumberland nomination for Senators. And the
spleen of the Legislature equally evnced in the
election of 10 fill the vacancy in Cumberland.
Here the voice of the people seemed bear no weight
in influencing the Legislature make choice of him,
who stood highest III the public estimation. But in
this am not disposed to charge them with usurpa
ton OF power; but when 50 much good feeling has
been expressed. BY words some thing different might
have been expected
But these circumstances inform us that we must Ell
ther join the democrats he tools for their necess
ties. The appointments that have been made, of dis
hngushed federalists appear from policy than
from principle. They have been made from among
those whom the people would most likely have brought
forward to some important ofice--or of those who
cringngly have supported the democratic cause. APP
parenty as some people have been known to offer
rihces the devil, through fear.
For the honor of the State. think something ought
10 De done to bring into action those, who from pure
motives, would support correct principles in opposition
| TO this method OF bargaining for Offices.
| We might with equal proprety say that we will
neither plant sow, for fear should be disappon-
&c In our hopes-or that will build ships for
fear that commerce slfesd be annihilated-or
age mechanic arts for fear their operation would
cease, as 10 say will not use exertions to place
Of choice in the chief magstracy of the State
We may carry the principle to the extreme, and roll
ourselves up in scruples and die Ahner did,
| But think we have better stuff in Maine. If So
let be shown. Let either be neutral, active in
unison with each other Let allow ourselves
be reproached by the two democratic parties but if
we must suffer reproach and scandal let us meet it in
the path Of duty.
These tine sentiments of an eector of Maine :;
and if they shosld accofd with the feelings of Others
there can be 90 harm in bringing the motives into
ton. FARMER.
The library Of the Theological Society, with the
exception OF few books which were in the hands of
It's members, entirely consumed with the college
building at Brunswick Great exerions have been
made 10 repair all other losses but this Society
!
promises TO be OF much USE in intoxicating the prn-
ciples OF morality virtue and religion and in restrain
ing the vicious which received the fostering of
the beloved and lamented APPLETON, be suffered to
decay for want of patronage Little be done by
lis members without mourning expenses, which. in
addition TO their usual bills they little able bear
We, therefore, appeal 10 the generosity of christian
public. and ask them to yield that aid, which shall
mot only restore the society its former sphere OF
usefulness, but shall enlarge its sphere.
Let the christian consider the advantages WHICH
may result to the cause of christianity, by dfusiRg
a knowledge Of It's precepts among those who to
GO forth and peach the gospel to all the nations of the
earth Let the statesman consider the influence
which the habits and morals of the learned have upon
the lower classes of people, that the harmony Of soc
ETY. depends on the virtues of the people, and that in
order thai the principles Of virtue may be embraced
and practsed, it is important that they should be fix
ed IN the mind, while is young, and has not become
Injured to vice. Finally, let every one, who has the
good OF society at heart, forward and assist in
the cause of religion and virtue and he shall receive
the thanks Of that society, OF which acknowledge my
self A. MEMBER.