Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

FOR THE GAZETTE

To our trusty and well beloved Marshal, T. G. Thornton, and his satellite "Alpha," if they in reality are two persons.

AS you sometimes edit the Argus, and when there are not on file materials sufficient to fill the pages of that valuable paper, you take the opportunity to speculate on subjects which may benefit the world, i e. the talents of Mr. Cutts—a brother-in-law to our well beloved and impartial officer—it ought to be expected, that after a verdict was declared against a republican editor, through the influence of a federal judge, and a federal jury, that you should step forth as the champion of injured innocence. Will Marshal Thornton inform the public who satisfied the execution—Bartlett versus Willis? It is not strange, that you, a humble, modest, genuine republican, should feel grieved at the degeneracy of federal lawyers, who could carry their politics and toryism so far, as to cause a republican editor, of a republican paper, or rather a republican editor bondman, to pay for services, performed by him, for his country. O, abominable! I can't wonder that you should feel for him

But of late the lawyers are classed in two parties, federal and republican. By your new dictionary, republican lawyers are called republicans, not republican lawyers, no.—Some wag, for want of better employment, no doubt, has observed that the Marshal's republicans have lightened the burden from the ass's back. You have discovered another very article, in this republican state, that is, the Freeman's Friend for which you are entitled to as much honor as Herschell. I recommend to you to have a patent for your discoveries, to prevent tories defrauding you.

Doctor, you, it has been said, are willing that the people should enjoy the same liberty as you do. Very cautiously worded! Now you cannot conscientiously patronize the "Freeman's Friend:" and you have said, that, "if any man would patronize that paper, he ought to be transported to Botany Bay." But, gentle reader, this can only be an oratorical flourish; for no one can suppose that this humble republican would wish to expel a member from the community for only one crime, (but I confess, that is a crime of the first magnitude—a difference in sentiment with Marshal Thornton); none but a federalist ever experienced a wish like this.

I will now bid you "good morning," and address a few words to your friend "Alpha," that he may not think himself neglected, and repine.

To Alpha. Sir—You have roundly asserted that the private character of your candidate, Mr. Cutts, was never before attacked and that now he is accused of a breach of confidence and his word—granted, which shows that his political opponents have not stooped so low as his supporters—nor would this ever have been asserted if such had not been the fact. You say that Mr. Cutts is not a bear, but it does not of course follow that he is not a burden to his constituents. You say that he is not at home, or he would enquire into this assertion—May not, my good sir, his supporters have taken the liberty to do it for him? Has he not left at home those who have always done more for him, than he could have the confidence to request for himself? who heretofore have neglected nothing to ensure his election.—

You say that the gentleman to whom he was pledged has done ample justice to the character of Mr. Cutts, and if necessary this can be shown. This is saying but little in favor of Mr. Cutts—Justice demands the truth—if the truth has been told, "that Mr. Cutts has been guilty of a breach of honor, justice is done him. That you can prove to the contrary I presume you will not say.— That you have the proof in your hands and do not use it, no one acquainted with the party will credit—for the supporters of Mr. Cutts are not much in the habit of this moderation.—My good friends, can you tell me by your rum cask how soon the Embargo will be off? Yours,

OMEGA.