Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17

The following is one of the publications at which that scoundrel vagabond, Dallas, displays such horrible irritation in his late compendium of vulgar libels and turbid abuse, addressed to Robert Wharton, Esq.

Montgomery County, July 27

FELLOW CITIZENS,

IN consequence of the importance of the ensuing election for Governor of this State, a large number of the citizens of Montgomery county, have assembled at the house of Nicholas Sweyer in Whitepain township; and upon due deliberation think it advisable to give their support to James Ross, of Pittsburgh, for that dignified office. His integrity—his disposition—his eminent abilities—his patriotism and unshaken firmness, conspiring to render him a judicious selection, for that high and responsible station.

Committees consisting of persons attached to their country's best interests, and consequently most likely to exert themselves on that behalf, have been appointed for the several Townships, to promote Mr. Ross's election.

The Gentlemen composing the several committees, by turning their attention to what passed before the last general election, will feel themselves at no loss respecting one of the objects of their appointment. To them an useful lesson has been taught, by the conduct of those, who lost to every principle of public and private virtue, have set morality aside, and with the tongue of falsehood, traduced the government, slandered their officers, and with the foulest calumnies between their lips, rode from house to house, misrepresenting the laws, and poisoning the minds of the citizens, so as to lay the foundation of that insurrection, which ranked the county of Montgomery, amongst those in rebellion against the United States. Of conduct like this, the members of the several committees will be upon their watch; and by a vigilant attention to such disturbers of the public peace, will detect their falsehoods, expose their calumnies, and where the public good requires it, report their names to the other committees, that those traducers of our laws and the characters of our most valuable citizens, may be held up to public view as men devoid of truth, and unworthy of the confidence of their neighbours and fellow citizens.

It is of importance that particular notice should be taken of the arts that are practiced to injure Mr. Ross's character—anonymous pamphlets and papers are in circulation, containing charges against him which are totally unfounded, and which there is no doubt were believed to be so by the authors themselves, and were intended to mislead the unwary and unsuspecting citizen, for the purpose of carrying a favourite measure. For if this was not the case, why did not the authors give their names—and why do they circulate their pamphlets in a manner which evinces, that they are unwilling an investigation should be had, and that their names should be publicly known. When the infamous aspersions contained in these pamphlets—the object of the lying arts, the low and scandalous devices of certain persons who have no character to lose, but that which they have gained by conduct that every American citizen ought to despise, and which would (if possible) disgrace even a French Jacobin; are considered, the necessity of being vigilant will be obvious.

Mr. Ross's parentage, his possessions, his religious and moral character are called in question. To men acquainted with him, and informed of the arts of those in opposition to his election, the slightest notice of such reports would appear unnecessary, but those who are unacquainted with him may think otherwise. It will therefore be advisable to make a fair representation of his character, by stating, facts as they really are. And with truth it may be said, that he has descended from a Farmer of respectable character, who is a native of, and now resident in the county of York in this state—that Mr. Ross by his extraordinary abilities, integrity and industry, has become conspicuous amongst the most distinguished members of the Senate of the United States—ranks with the most valuable and highly esteemed citizens of his county, and possesses that portion of property, which although it is sufficient to secure his independence and attachment to his country; yet its amount is not such as to raise him above his fellow citizens, or render him dangerous to the public. That in religion he is sound, and has been its constant advocate—and that even his opposers in politics who reside in his own neighbourhood, and are acquainted with him; acknowledge his morals to be unimpeachable.

It is particularly recommended to the members of the several committees, to use their best industry to convince their neighbours of the necessity of exerting themselves to promote Mr. Ross's election; as upon it our country's future prosperity and happiness very much depends. Every man in the several townships should be visited, excepting only such as are notoriously governed by French principles, and are under French influence; these are believed to be incorrigible, and from them no good is to be expected; but the other citizens ought to be coolly reasoned with—arguments and facts stated to them with candor, that their judgments may be convinced of the necessity of turning out to the election, and using their utmost exertions in support of the candidate herein recommended.

It will be advisable for the committees to take to their assistance such of their fellow citizens as are willing to be aiding on this important occasion. These measures are recommended from an assurance that unless the evil practices spoken of are checked, we must fall a prey to those calamities which are the sure consequences of vices, so subversive of that public confidence which is all essential to the support of a Republican Government.

If we turn our eyes to the revolution in France we shall find, that deception, fraud and violence, have formed the ladder, by which the different factions have raised themselves into power, and that under their influence the people have been stimulated to acts of violence and cruelty to each other, which would be a disgrace to a nation pretending even to the smallest degree of civilization. Now if the people of this country who are opposed to our government, and who seem to be imitating the conduct of France should become sufficiently strong, and should persevere in their vilifying practices, have we not reason to fear that civil discord, which was fomented by the enemies of our government, and which lately rose into rebellion against the United States, will again appear with redoubled fury. Neighbour will be in danger of personal violence from neighbour and citizen from citizen—the dreadful horrors of civil war, will be our unhappy lot. And we, when it is too late, shall have to reflect upon ourselves, for neglecting that duty, which as men, as neighbours, as American citizens, was assigned us to perform. With the example of France and the late insurrection before our eyes, can we hesitate to set our faces against the authors of civil discord, or will we refuse to rally round our Government as the place of our refuge, and as the only means under providence of our political salvation. It has hitherto preserved us from the fangs of France, and if we give it our support, we may with confidence rest satisfied, that under its banners we shall be safe.

Signed by a great number of the Citizens of Montgomery county.