The New Hampshire Gazette

POLITICAL
From the Concord Patriot.

To the Farmers of New-Hampshire.

Free from the cares of business, happy in retirement, and satisfied with his own domain; the farmer labors with cheerfulness, and in the bosom of his family finds repose. At his table he looks on his hearty children with joy, and at night retiring to rest with his faithful partner, his sleep is sweet. But, should he be awakened from his slumber by the high wind and pelting rain, "he starts from his bed, looks abroad, and thinks of his flocks and cattle :-they are all sheltered! he goes to his children and covers them warm: he returns to his bed:--the storm grows loud: he thinks of the fear of the merchant, and the hapless sailor's doom; and feels thankful that God made him a Farmer

In ordinary times the tranquil life of the farmer, saves him from fear respecting national concerns, and he considers the subject of politics as foreign to his interests But should the noise of contending parties disturb his repose; should he see a cloud rising on the political horizon; he becomes anxious and enquires if all is safe?-he thinks of his property: he thinks of his children.

The situation of our country, my friends induced me last October and November to address you in the "Patriot," and to call your attention to threatening dangers; I pointed out the evil designs of your enemies; warned you against supporting men who consulted their own interest, instead of the welfare of the country; and reminded you of the virtue and sufferings of the martyrs of liberty who achieved our independence. Once more I call on you Farmers, For the perilous times of which I gave warning, are fast approaching

A minority of the people of the United States, pretend that they have more wisdom and virtue than the majority! and governed by pride (the sin of Lucifer) they wish to overthrow the government founded on the will of the people-of the majority! They wish to dictate to the Government, and although, the President of the United States hath sworn to maintain the constitution, and do, to the utmost, every service for the good of the country; and although, the members of Congress are bound by an oath equally solemn; yet, the minority of the people are determined to oppose that government, and seem to expect that the majority will submit! Why this my friends would be an Aristocracy! the cord would be drawn tighter and tighter until the power would lodge in a nobility! and at length some ambitious Tyrant would mount a throne-and trample on our necks. And shall it come to this?

The dust of Washington is yet moist in his grave, and will freemen who witnessed his exertions in the cause of liberty submit to have their dearest privileges wrested from them by a desperate faction ?-Of what use is our right of suffrage if the majority is not to govern ? Why do we have town meetings if the majority are not to determine the vote?

Farmers awaken from your slumbers, for the enemy is upon you ! A faction have opposed the Government and by assuming the name of federalists have drawn after them a multitude who seem bent on destruction. It was not Mr. Jefferson they opposed, but it was the Government of the People; for it is evident that they are determined to continue their opposition al. though Mr. Jefferson is no longer president. The object of the faction is to separate the states; to make New England independent of the United States, and dependent on Great Britain; to make us join Britain in her wars and (as was the case before the revolution,) spend our property, and waste our blood: to gratify her ambition.

Farmers, your Government has been traduced, and many of you have been deceived; had you aroused from your slumbers months ago, all, ere this, would have been well. But the enemy has been encouraged by your indifference and inattention, and builds high his hopes that you will give him your support. But before you attempt a change in your state government; before you raise men to office, who have pledged themselves to support the measures of the Massachusetts Junto: before you dissever the Union; before you raise a desperate hand to "prostrate the honor of your country"-O think of your property! think of your Children!!!

Can that Government be bad which secures to you blessings far above those of any other people? You are not burdened with taxes; you enjoy plenty and peace; and these blessings will be continued to you, if you are faithful to yourselves.-Whilst the property of other nations has been wasted, and the blood of millions shed at the shrine of cursed ambition; your own Government has preserved you in peace. It will still preserve you, if you will unite in its support.

The Embargo saved the property of the merchants, and the persons of the seamen; both of which are now in the common stock of our resources, for the defence of the country. If these had been in the hands of the enemy, how great would be his strength -how feeble your weakness; he might have made war on us with a mighty force, and the property of the farmer would have been spent in a vain defence. The Embargo has given time to our Government to fortify all our harbors, and prepare vessels of war to defend our commerce.-- And now the Embargo is removed! But should we be united the enemy would not assail us; for he knows our preparations-he knows our courage. Civil war we have to dread !A separation of the states ! O! my friends, think of the horrors of a separation -of civil war! When Brother falls by Brother ! When the Parent is slain by his child.

Your Enemies have called upon you to change your Government, and to turn from office your old friend the venerable, the patriotic LANGDON : The revolutionary Warrior and Statesman; the friend and companion of WASHINGTON. And why are you to be thus ungrateful ? because he supports the National Government ? Yes! Yes ! he is to be proscribed because he supports the National Government!

Farmers, arise in '08 the strong arm put down the faction. A tempest approaches : the thunder roars at a distance ; the blast of the terrible storm is at hand ! haste, Farmers! haste-befriend each other ; enter into the ark of Union, save your property ! save your children ! save your Country ! Let us not rob our innocent offspring of their birthright ! Let us not impose on them the shackles of tyranny ! not bind their necks to the yoke of despotism ! Let us do our duty my Countrymen, that when we are here no more, our memories may be embalmed with the tears of a grateful posterity.

A Farmer who loves his Country.