Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.

For the edification of those who wish to learn by what principles some of the patriots of our country are governed, we publish the following candid letter from Dr. Sutherland of Philadelphia to one of his brethren of the same principle. The publication of it is one of those unlucky disclosures which has taken place from the division of the democratic party in that state. Dr. Sutherland has held a conspicuous station among the democrats of the county of Philadelphia, and has been several times elected by his party to a seat in the Legislature, where he made a conspicuous figure and obtained the confidence of Gov. Snyder. At the same time of writing the letter, he enjoyed from the appointment of Gov. Snyder, a lucrative and important office. Finally has been, since the date of this letter nominated by the Binns party, candidate for Governor.

Bost. D. lnv.

LAZARETTO. June 27th, 1816.

Dear M.--When I received your letter last night. I immediately took a chair to my front door and commenced reading it I was much pleased with your notions of buying out Peacock. but the difficulties that will have to be encountered, before the money could be produced, will not be of a trivial nature. I may perhaps make the arrangement with Boileau, in relation to the adjutant Generalship, but whether he would be willing to endorse a note, to raise the wind is another question.--I am told he is avaricious. However. on this point I would just say, that for the present nothing can be effected in relation to your scheme till Mr. Boileau returns from the State of New York. which will be in about 4 or 5 weeks. The truth is, M'Coy. Boileau is but a Child in Politics, he is not half enough acquainted with the underhand work, that marks the bold and discerning Politician I will tell you who I think would embrace this scheme much sooner than Boileau. I mean Wm. Findley. He is so full of schemes and notions that he is literally running over with them. But there we cannot well go--We have unfurled the flag of discontent, and it would look cowardly. to furl it up again, unless it should be thought better to surrender at discretion.

While I write this about Findley do not suppose that I doubt Boileau--No. I am far from doubting this man's honesty, but, I frankly confess I doubt his policy. When I see him I will read his heart. Findley at this time stands the best chance of any man I know. if a few of us would become recruiting sergeants in his cause. Moreover he will be hostile to Binns. You may think me a damned strange creature to be vacillating between Boileau & Findlay--but as you and I and all politicians, are all men of principle in proportion to our interest, I have written to you undisguisedly upon this matter. If you have time to come down with Hart in his stage some afternoon, and have a long talk with me, you and I will understand each other more fully I want to talk to you about our joining with Dr. L. I wish to know if the Democrats might not in this way carry in the City. I know they would." I wish you should go on the city ticket; at your leisure you could then make arrangements with Peacock, we would then be on the spot to join the man most likely to succeed.

I would like to see you before I see Dr. Leib. I know I shall see him before the Election--I see there is no chance for my success in the N. Liberties except it be through the assistance of old schoolism--Bussier, if he is rejected will quit the party, but by that time the opposition, will have selected their Candidates. We ought to watch them well now and be prepared for the worst. Remember me to all your family. Tell my dear parents that we are all well.

Your Friend,
S. B. SUTHERLAND.

Joseph M'Coy, Esq.
New Market, Philadelphia.