Gazette Of The United States

FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.

MR. FENNO,

A Writer in the Columbian Centinel, under the signature of PUBLICOLA, appears to have excited a nest of hornets, which are continually buzzing about his head; but very fortunately they are a new species, and upon examination are found to be destitute of stings. The principles and sentiments contained in those publications, are censured by people from no other motive than the idea of rendering their writings of more consequence, by circulating the opinion that they are answering the Vice-President of the United States no other consideration could make these writers of the smallest importance.

Their object is evident, but their assertions false; for I can from the best authority assure them, that the Vice-President is not the author of those pieces.—But supposing him the real author, I will venture to assert, from an attentive perusal, that there is not as yet in any one of them a sentiment which can justify the charges of ARISTOCRACY so liberally bestowed, or in the smallest degree infringe the liberties of the people. The good sense of the people of this country will lead them to read and judge for themselves ; nor are their best, their firmest and most independent friends, to be hunted down at the sound of a word. Years of experience will not be lost or rendered ineffectual by the clamour of a thousand scribblers such as have hitherto appeared.

Yours, &c.

A Friend to Justice.