The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-09-26
A NUT FOR THE GAZETTE TO CRACK.

MI lHE GAZETTE To CRACk.
The moral and religious reputation of the
Editor and senior Publisher of the Gazette seems 10
be placed between cross fires just this time and is
we think, in extreme jeopardy Even is ownfrends are
disguised with its course and are ashamed 10 acknow-
edge to be the exponent of their principles. claims
to act upon high moral principles y this may be the
facts but if is, only say that the moral part of
It's creed isso high that ii is entirely out of sight They
claim, ALSO TO be suitable and appropriate ministers in
the denominations TO which they respectively belong"
In this connection reminded that an ancient wr-
ter once said OF an doatrous people, If then gods be
monkles, what must the be !'-and we could Mt
help hnklng-lf these be suitable and appropriate
shepherds OF the Lords flock what must the sheep be?
Perhaps we do not know what qualifications their res
pectve denominations require in preacher but we
recolect OF reading, that, good many centuries ago.
man, who said ne preached Christ and himxcrucifed,'
declared Charity TO be the first of all the christian virtues
We know not what of call they had to PREACH nor
to what branches IN theology ii extended but we are
certain of one thing and that u.s. that their vocation gives
them license to paddle in The muddieS political puddle
which single idea has ever yet formed.
The reply day two since. of jealous Liberty
10 the inquiryWho is the editor of the Gazette in
these roubous times, polntedy equvocal He said
lie couldn't tell any thing about it, He understood prin
tes always had the devil in their office, and very likely
it was him of the cloven foot Very likely
To show that the Gazette folks sometimes catch
tartar" in their efforts TO disseminate high moral pnn
cpes" publish the following commune alton for their
special edfcaton ;-more especially as their provebial
modesy would doubtless prevent their giving it pub-
city, even if the author had furnished them with the
manuScTipt-w.
Mr.. EDIToR.-I received few days since the en-
closed communication from the Publishers, together with
copy of the Worcester County Gazette" Having
previously had acquaintance either with the paper or
publishers, felt not little surprised this 'stretch of
liberty" TO force upon individual publication with
out either consulting his wishes obtaining his consent
thereto You will perceive in the communication referred
TO it made the duty of the receiver, within limited
time If he CHOICES be ridden upon" to return the
copy sent, addressed Worcester Co. Gazette.
Now, MIR. Editor, in the name of common sense, ask
what right the publishers of the Gazette have thus to
force upon individual their paper for which no order,
direction had been given and compel him to 90,
may be, one, two three four miles TO the Post Of
fee, TO return SAID paper prior fixed period, or be
considered 'as acquiescing in our proposal"
But, Mr. Editor, was not more surprised at the ber-
y assumed than the reasons, (f reasons they may be
caledl advanced why the paper should be received
After cooy protesting it was not money that desr-
ed-the communication proceeds {" Ii is the organ of
political p ry based on high moral principles.
unfolded the paper dated Sept 9th, and on the first
page in the first column, found this sentence
We now propose to keep before the people Mr.. mot
Cow Briggs Volunteer northumberland forsooth it is
graVey said we "have on our annual errand of
iaSehood to deceive and msead the honest voter."-
WE'LL II is with honest voters only that we have TO do
and we are sure OF them when they fully understand
principles. But will not lose sight of the proclama-
tlon-lt is rich document, and would urge upon
the special attention of Wing peace friends who are
thinking Of voting more for Briggs for governor
Here it below just read and then say can you give
US the name of who has volunteered more readily
for the waE.race."
Tie most superficial reader cannot fail 10 see IN the
above senence an underhanded thrust at Gov Briggs
with disposition to bring odum and contempt upon
highly important official Act which the oath OF office
compelled him to perform-and this abuse comes with
less palliaion when consider that the necessity for
such official Act may be traced directly to Anti SIav-
cry votes.
Now if this be the result OF high moral principle"
then The less have TO do with such principle the better
Another reason set forth why the Gazette should be
years been received and acknowledged as not Christians
merely but suitable and appropriate Ministers in the de-
nomination 10 which they respectively belong"
am utterly unable 10 interpret the above quotation.
If had read pious and deroted Ministers of the Gospel
should have had doubts about its meaning But the
language peculiar and whether designed "o deceive
and msead the honest voter not am unable to de-
termine. But it that Ministers Of the Cos
pei could find fields OF labor congenia with their
profession and better adapted promote the interest of
the Redeemer's Kingdom than % the organ Of political
party" merged in the mis-, and foam Of patty ship.
But Mr.. Editor, " i'll refrain from further comment
and only say that if the publishers of the Gazette think
TO split the ranks Of the Wings in this section of the
County and thus divert their support from Gov. Briggs
they must present "bgger wedge" and made of more
substantial material or they are doomed 10 be disap
pointed w.
Sturbrdge, Sept IA, 1856.
Parker PILLsBURY complains that the people Of
Sterling roen-egged him. If he made the same expo.