Lincoln telegraph., 1839-11-28
THE TELEGRAPH.
B AT H M E..
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. %.
THE THOMAsTON REPUBLICAN.


explain in a friendly manner to the cor
respondent of the Thomaston paper, who
styles himself "a democrat" (and to our
friends in this County, the reasons which
influenced us in publishing a short extract
respecting Judge Hill of Phipsburg. Our
explanation, however, as it could not be
made to answer the real motives Of that
individual. were not received in such a
manner as we had a right to expect. Hence,
in accordance with feelings perfectly ma
fnrol to minds of small dimensions, ard
pecnhar characteristics, the astute dema.
Dopue-we mean "democrat" referred to,
IN the last number of the Republican, gives
vent to neatly column Of miserable spleen,
and indecent vitup Grafton, which, but for
the sake of the readers of that journal, we
should not coudcscend 90 notice,
The whole object of the Republican
appears to be this, to fas;en upon us the
charge of treachery to the whlg cause,
in publishing ''fulsome pnfls "poa loco
roco ofiice-secker, "a charge utterly
groundless. We will just ask, in this con-
nection, why is it that the RrPubl'cao.
should attempt this ?-Why Is SH?-Dld we
not fully and explicitly avow in our Tex
planation" that we "deprecaed the loco
focoism" of Judge HILL and that sat the
proper time and in the proper place. we
should be among the first to "turn over the
leaves?" We certainly did. Why tic"
does the Republican wish, and labor so
hard to hand us over to Locofocoism-and
that too, without our knowledge or consent!
And without the slightest provocaton
on our part. We could explain the reason,
bu, we will for the present leave That part of
this unpleasant subject, untouched. Don't
be alarmed Mr.. "Demorref' we neither
,eish, nor anticipate seeking deserier's s
berth in any party-much less, the loco
foco party. An honest frIlow-labourer
would have been content, with pointing
US to ou: supposed error.
The crime for which we are arraigned
is of rather sraRge lmport--hut enough OF
that. .-1et US examine for a moment the
principle involved. The Republican con-
tends to all intents and purposes, that a
uhig Journal is guilty of treachery to It's
party, when it publishes favorable notice
of an individual, who has performed any
public service or benefit, if that individual
happens to differ from us in politics. Now
let US suppose case,-we will take one
in Bath, first Gen. Sewall, for instance,
feels a deep interest in the cause Of Edu-
cation aud makes liberal contribution
ofS50, ,0G0 to be appropriated as Leg
islative Board Of Education, appointed for
the purpose, shall direct, in establishing
normal schools throughout the State, with
the proviso, however, that one such school
shall be established in IhomaSton. Very
wei, the object is a good one. A friend
to the General, perhaps a whig-no matter
he wishes TO inform the friends of the
cause through the State, of this benevolent
and gratifying fact, and accordingly, very
properly, hands US a communication, stating
the case, which he requests us to publish.
Why, my dear sir, it would be extreme
ly gratifying to me to insert this commune
cation, bu, !-but-bm how does it happen
that the General evinces so much par;iali-
ty for Thomaston? Can't understand that! E!
Partially for Thomaston!-is not Thom-
aston a respectable town in his own State
and county, part and parcel ofold Lincoln!
Besides, what has that to do with the ques-
tion? Will you insert the notice?
Why sir, very happy at all times to pub.
lish items of news--the General has my best
,cishes, but you know he is opposed to as IN
p0HticS.-iSnt there something at the bottom
Of this benevolemce?-He's q crattu old fo1
you know? .....
Then your politics will not allow you to
award to political opponent, the credit of
a moral or benevolent action9
Why sir, as to tbat--shoud be happy to
do a facor--but " aRs fair in politics" you
know ?--rather think the interests of our
party, require that ve should say nothing a.