The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-03-05

are now presented ior the united SURFACES OF
the freemen of Massachusetts,. They are wor-
thy of all the honours we can confer, and they
deserve from their political friends and their
tellow-citizens an efficient support.-On every
side, we find motives for our exertion at the APP
preaching election whether we regard the
present situation Of Europe, the past expert
ence or present condition of this Common
wealth. The tranquility which has reigned
IN Europe, Tor the last seven years, may not
long continue. Should new connections arise.
It will be very important to find at the head
OF our State Government an able constitution
al statesman, GOVERNOR sincerely disposed
to harmonic with the National Executive, in
preserving peace and neutrality to the United
States, and in all proper efforts to avoid en-
gaging in the conflicts Of Europe. From the
friendship which is known to exist between
the gentleman whom we nominate, and the
distinguished citizen who will probably be the
subject of the sutfrages of the citizens of Mas
sachusetts at the approaching election of Pres
ident of the United States, this harmonious
and mutualco-operation may be expected.
FELL@-CsrIzENs,
The govsrnment of this State has been adj
ministered by the venerable STRONG and
Brooks with impartiality, moderation, and
dignity. 10 citizen can complain of wrong
or injustice We confidently rely on the sup
port Of the friends of our present excellent
Chief Magistrate, by nominating one who will
pursue thl same course. Shall the present
order of things be continued While you
enjoy the fruits Of an upright and impartial
administration, will you permit the govern
ment of the State 10 fall into the hands of
those, who oppose the administration, while
they acknowledge itsexcellence? Let us not
suppose that from the unexceptionable admin
istration of the government for many years,
no exerton is necessary to preserve it. I'm
der any circumstances, it is our duty to elect
men in whose political principles and charac-
ter we have most confidence, and whose f.
deity In publick services is a sure pledge for
the future. While the present administration
has allayed party spirit, we should recollect
that its tendency has been to excite a feeling
of security, and to relax our efforts. But when
we are engaged in private pursuits, thinking
there is no call for any peculiar publick Wig
lance, there is danger that sense of pubick
duty may be weakened or destroyed. We
should guarl against this apathy and indiffer-
ence. The dforts OF the good and virtuous in the
cause of their country can never safely be re-
United. They are sure to lose by little in
attention, what might easily have been Sc
cured. Ambition, party spirit, and desire of
Office, are eFer restless and active, and if not
met with zeal and firmness, their success is
certain-thsn regret viii come too late, and
we shall Fgain with great difficulty what
might with little care have been preserved.
We did cherish the hope that the mild char
acter of Qovefnour BRooKs's administration
would secure internal tranquility, and NOT on
ly soften, but gradually destroy the asperity
of party. But those who INDUCED such hopes
now perceive their mistake. 1t IS understood
that great efforts will be made in all parts of
the Commonwealth TO change the administra-
ton. The attempt to elect rulers OF differ
ent political principles is not because of any
objection to the administration of the govern
ment. What complaint has been made? Who
now looks back upon the long administration
of Gov. Brooks, and points TO single meas
ure as evidence Of corruption OF oppression
Who denies tiat Just regard has been paid
to the rights o. all classes And yet he has
been constantly opposed. The candidate now
held up againf Mr.. OT.s has been repeatedly
opposed to Gg. BRooKs. This shews de-
termination nyour political opponents to act
as a party-tb come into power as party
Why do thet wish 10 revolutionne the Com
monwealth, except for party purposes:
FELLow-CITlzENs,
Il depends on the friends of our present
rulers to determine whether the tranquility
we now enjdy shall continue. Should the at
tempts Of our political opponents be successful,
we may expect to see the Commonwealth "a
gain thrownmto confusion. They may have
learned caution from experience-the revolu-
olH lnn &C flan ~ rl1r lint
we fear it would be as thorough and effectual.
We do not wish 10 stimulate bad passions
in aid OF the election 1t is now ten years
since the predolninance of the democratick
party in Massachusetts and it can only be
Necessary to allude to the sufferings OF that
period 10 excite our fears for the future. Our
object is not to revive party exctements, but
to rouse you to an active and jealous dis
charge Of duty. Who wishes to see the ex-
peri mt of 1911 repeated in Mass achusetts
Have we forgotten the series of violent meas
ures which filled US with dismay? 1t seems
now scarcely credible that such measures
should have been attempted by our rulers, or
tolerated by the people.
Recolect that system of prescription which
hurled from Office in every part of the Com
me nwcalth so many long tried, faithful men,
whom the people delighted to honour. Need
we remind you that peaceful assemblies OF the
people were denounced for exercising a right
guaranteed by the Constitution That great
monied Institutions were erected as engines of
party 4 Above all, have you forgotten that
law, the ayowed object Of which was to Sc
cure party ascenda@cy in the Senate, and I'M
der the operation OF which a. minority of the
voters elected great majority of the Sena-
tors We'll might the freemen Of Massachu-
setts arise in their strength, and recall the ven-
cradle STRONG from his retirement, to restore
tranquility to the State.
Shall these evil days return : You have
experience for your guide. 1t is important,
then, that we should feel the necessity of ex-