Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

From the Hudson Weekly Gazette.

Mr. Stoddard,

I am daily importuned by the inquisitive to give my opinion concerning the late dispute in Massachusetts, and, as their solicitations are rather troublesome, I would wish to prevent them for the future, by publishing my sentiments in your Gazette.

Your giving them a place will oblige your constant reader.

JANUS.

I hold for truth and faith	-	What Shays's plan allows,
What Lincoln's party faith	-	My confidence disavows,
I solemnly declare	-	And I will never yield
And 'tis my daily prayer	-	That Shays shall win the field,
That Lincoln may succeed	-	I never will consent
I firmly am agreed	-	With Shays to be content,
To fight on Lincoln's side	-	I ever shall disdain
It is my chiefest pride	-	The mob to entertain.
I give my hand and heart	-	To aid the troops of Shays
To fight on Lincoln's part	-	My confidence doth amaze,
The regulating crew	-	I think they're in the right
I hope they are but few	-	Who would against them fight,
Should any dare pretend	-	I'm not a friend to Shays
I am not Lincoln's friend	-	I will avow always,
He is a scoundrel base	-	Who would with Lincoln join
Who feels the court's disgrace	-	He is a friend of mine.