Jenks' Portland Gazette

Extract From the Repertory.

The People are told by their abandoned dictators that the political principles of Mr. Jefferson differ from those of Mr. Adams, but harmonize with those of Washington. Now as we are not disposed, so far to relinquish our regards to truth as to tell the people that they are all judges in this case, when, few in fact comprehend the views of the one or the other, we shall honestly request them to form their opinions upon this subject, from such evidence as they can comprehend, and such as is only conclusive.

The appointments made by Washington as Executive of the United States were numerous; the general complexion of political sentiments among those elected by him for office, show what sentiments he approved. Adams succeeded Washington. It then depended on him, whether those gentlemen holding offices at the discretion of the President, should be continued or dismissed. Scarce an instance occurred of revolution in office. Those who had acted under the administration of Washington were considered proper characters for office under his successor.

But observe the consequence of Mr. Jefferson's advancement to power. Will those who were appointed by Washington, and confirmed by Adams, answer his purpose? Will they fulfill his views? Look at facts exhibited in every town of consequence; see them turned out or supplanted--and then say why the servants of Washington are found agreeable to Mr. Adams and obnoxious to Mr. Jefferson, if it be true, that the politics of the present and first Executive agree.

No--the conclusion is inevitable, that Mr. JEFFERSON IS THE INNOVATOR; he avows his contempt of Washington's principles by his hostility to men, whom Washington approved for their principles. This is plain and unanswerable; and if people would look at actions and not trust in empty words and professions, Mr. Jefferson would very shortly be much better known.