Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Mr. Shirley,

I observed in the last Argus, many illiberal and uncharitable remarks upon my letter; remarks which I am sure could come from no republican—or republicanism is something rational. The froth over the signature of "no sham republican," was too weak, petulant and puerile to receive serious notice as the most sure mean of consigning the writing and writer to oblivion, I recommend it to the examination of my republican brethren. "Candor" observes that Messrs. Turner, Hubbard, &c. were at the Gray Caucus, and advocated the nomination of William Widgery. Not being chosen a delegate myself I was not there, of course cannot determine with what degree of warmth they advocated Widgery. One thing I know for certainty, that Major Foxcroft of this town, was not there. I did not say that Messrs. Foxcroft, Hubbard, or Turner, felt injured that they were not nominated; I do not think that they did, or that they even thought of being candidates themselves—but I do say they ought to be nominated in preference to Widgery.

I am happy to learn from Oxford county that the true spirit of republicanism prevails; and that a determination is formed by many, to support some other candidate than Widgery. I earnestly request them to agree on one of the three men before mentioned, and to give us timely notice that we may support him—if we cannot elect him at the first trial, we may prevent the choice of Widgery or the federal candidate, and at the second trial may succeed. It rejoices my heart that we have so many republicans, who have resolved to take independent ground against Widgery. Let this man's schemes be cut off let his career be checked. The republican party will no longer be deceived.

SEVENTY SIX.

Newgloucester, Oct. 13, 1810.