Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser

From the Easton (Md.) Gazette, Oct. 18.

THE ELECTION

Is now over, and perhaps our readers will be glad to learn something how it has happened that the Democrats have snatched the reins of power in the state. A brief summary as it respects each county, will be the best explanation, first borrowing a word of remark, from a very celebrated and distinguished great man, Fisher Ames, of Massachusetts, who knew mankind intimately, who had studied the character of man individually and collectively, and who was well acquainted with all the motives and all the springs of human conduct, most strongly portrayed the character of the two parties in this country, in a few words after his retirement from public life, and when the world had neither charms nor temptations to offer him--this character will go far to explain the causes why Democracy triumphs over Federalism--it is as follows: 'To them (the Democrats) action is ease, to us it is effort--to be at rest costs them more constraint, than us to stir the machinery of our zeal is wrought by a feeble and intermitting momentum, and is impeded by its own friction--their rage beats like the pulse of life, and to stop it would be mortal. Like the whirlwind it clears away obstacles and gathers speed in its progress any great exertion not only tires, but disgusts Federalists: Their spirit after flaming brightly, soon sleeps in its embers; but the Democrats, like Salamanders, can breathe only in fire. Like toads they suck no aliment from the earth but its poisons--when they rest in their lurking places, it is like serpents in winter, the better to concoct their venom; and when they are in action, it is to shed it.'--Now to the statements.

CECIL COUNTY

Failed by an average majority of about 15 votes--until the two late elections Cecil has been federal by a majority of about two hundred, but discord crept in among the federalists and estranged them from one another, though brothers of the same principle--a reconciliation was attempted this year and nearly succeeded; four gentlemen were selected as candidates who never polled before, and nothing could speak more loudly in their behalf than their near approach to success--Cecil is certainly federal and will prove herself.

KENT

Elected two and two--after the defeat of Mr. Boyer last year in the sheriff's election, even this was better than some expected though others, who can never be dismayed, anticipated more--no eulogium can be too great for the deserts of our friends in Kent--they have been brave and persevering and skillful amidst the storm, and neither courage or animation seems to fail them. The loss of Boyer has been felt.

QUEEN ANNE'S,

As heretofore, is all wrong. There is a dead point in politics as well as in physics, from which every return must be for the better.

TALBOT

Has for seven years oscillated periodically between Federalism and Democracy, and cast her weight to the latter this year. When Talbot exerts herself to the utmost, she will always be Federal, but as Mr. Ames says, it costs federalists too much trouble to stir, and if they succeed one year, they think that effort is to be everlasting in its effect--we do not mean to say that federalists in Talbot made no exertion this year, many made very great exertions indeed, but it appeared impossible to rouse the great mass of their friends to action--the attempt was like the course of the sun over an inhospitable lifeless barren desert--nothing could be produced--the tares have rooted out the corn.--Talbot saved the state last year; Talbot will still yield good fruit in due season.

CAROLINE,

Though by her friends in the state she was almost abandoned to despair, taking her average majority from the three highest federalists on her ticket, which is the fair mode, failed by a majority of not more than fifteen votes. We cannot say too much in praise of her efficient men and of her faithful people; no men are more national or more patriotic than the people of Caroline; convince them of the true course and they will pursue it--such men as Potter, the Hughletts, the Reids, Houston, and many others that could be named must prevail, whenever virtue, sound integrity and an honorable uniformity of character are held in estimation. Hope's ledger can grapple here.

DORSET,

Has shaken the poppies from her brow, and walks abroad again in her own majesty.--Dorset is Federal, and can maintain her stand; it would be an insult to her people to suppose the contrary; for above all counties in the state, her Democracy is headed by the weakest, washiest, most miserable, sorriest set. Possessing within her bounds a body of able, learned, distinguished men, capable in all the exigencies of human affairs, is it to be presumed that a generous body of Yeomanry and Mechanics, such as are in Dorset, would desert such men, and enlist under the banners of sickly weakness and arrogant stupidity? Dorset is what she ought to be, and her people though sound will be found sounder every year.

SOMERSET

Is the Citadel of good principles. Her men of character and stability take pains to cultivate the friendship of the people, and to inform and train the public mind--and verily they have their reward. Ye brawlers about equality, if you want to know about what you talk so much, and understand so little, go to Somerset and you will see it exemplified, where an almost undivided sentiment makes good men and good principles, the objects of its zeal and admiration.

WORCESTER

Has fallen this year. Her Candidates were highly respectable and worthy, but except one, they were not the old hands--E. K. Wilson failed by nine votes. Good as these gentlemen are, Worcester has stronger men still, and she can produce them. No doubt the death of Mr. Handy, and the removal of Mr. Quinton, have been a serious disadvantage to Worcester, but yet she has Hayward and Wilson, and others that she can put forth in the day of greater need.

ALLEGANY,

That has always been Federal, sends three Democrats this year--this was owing to five Federalists running--Mr. Thomas it seems was not on the ticket, and stood notwithstanding--this lost the election of the Federal ticket. It was unfortunate that such an occurrence should take place: Mr. Thomas is as worthy a fellow as lives, and could be have foreseen that the loss of the state would have been the effect of his opposition, no man would have more certainly withdrawn--we are sure no man regrets it more. It was a bad affair--Allegany will do better.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Has always been democratic.

FREDERICK,

In the time of John Hanson Thomas, was Federal by a majority of about 400 votes--A schism amongst the Federalists lost that county--a reconciliation was attempted this year and in a great measure succeeded. She sends two and two--The progress which reconciliation has made insures Frederick, and she may henceforth be ranked among the certain Federal counties.

MONTGOMERY,

It has fared with her as with Frederick a schism among brothers has changed things there. She sends three Federalists and one dissenter. These two counties, renowned for the wealth, the good sense and independence of their people, are notable instances of the ill effects of a family division. Federalists are, or ought to be, of one family, they are connected by one principle, they are descended from one political father, the illustrious founder of this republic. They have one common view, viz. the welfare of the people and the grandeur of this nation--let not petty matters dissolve a chain, that thus guides to the noblest objects, and binds with the most sacred principles.

PRINCE GEORGE'S

Sends two and two, to the astonishment of the world--Federal throughout, with a ticket that for respectability and strength had no equal, she loses two delegates, which was never the case before. Is Prince George's under the wing of the administration? Is she the field next the farm-yard that receives the fat drainings from the political stable? We observed the National Intelligencer to talk with affected knowingness about Prince George's, but we never dreamed that secret service money was ever intended to be applied to election purposes in the states.~ John Q Adams, the Secretary of State, has, we learn, many shares in the Planters' Bank of Prince George's--of course John Q. Adams has a great deal to do with Prince George's, and John Q. Adams having been a great deal at foreign courts in other countries, has no doubt learned how treasury leakings make the political sentiment to grow. John is a wise and observant man, and if John ever loses any thing for the want of every sort of management, we don't know John.--Can it be possible that Prince George's is thus to be lost?

CHARLES & ST. MARY'S

Are the rocks upon which the storm may beat--They are orthodox--They are near to Mount Vernon--they have never forgotten the principles of the Revolution, the men who achieved it, or those who framed our excellent constitution, and first gave it life and motion. Charles and St. Mary's are federal.

CALVERT

Has returned to the principles she loves; she has three federalists; we shall always regret the loss of Mr. Gray. Calvert is a gallant little county, she is the object of admiration, and the noble spirits that guide and direct her, command all our applause, and merit our greatest esteem. Well done noble souls! You belong to the Household of the Faithful.

ANNE ARUNDEL

Contains men she ought to be proud of, and who would lead her to distinction and its fame; but she is merely put down on the list, and sends four delegates of the democratic party.

ANNAPOLIS.

The falling borough, is the shade of the aspen leaf that trembles in a calm. She is federal to-morrow, if the secret wishes of all her hearts could be disclosed: but even in the tranquil moment of federal dominion she is kept in dread of the possible success of democrats, and as the seat of government is every thing to her, she propitiates the democratic party by sending democratic delegates, and says to the federalists, we need not bribe you, you act correctly from a sense of duty. Annapolis was once what every city ought to be but she became democratic and discarded her best and ablest friends-- from that time she has dwindled and tumbled, and her doom is fixed--she is not within the reach of salvation--her fate is written on her walls.

HARFORD

Is the county that sent John Montgomery for many years.

BALTIMORE COUNTY

Is allied to Baltimore city.--Good principles might be made to grow in Baltimore county, if her good men were not so despondent; despondency is one of the greatest of all political sins. "How can men hope to win by it?" dLove thyself last."

BALTIMORE CITY

Is thus intended to rule the State of Maryland, if the democratic party succeed in getting the Senate the year after next, at present the Senate stands between us and destruction. it is the shield in battle, If the democrats get the Senate next time, they will, as they say, put a stop to all further federal opposition: they mean to secure a democratic Governor by a general ticket, so that Baltimore shall control that election: and they will revise the rule of delegation from the counties, and send delegates according to population: this will place the legislature under Baltimore control; next the seat of government will go to Baltimore, and poor, poor little Annapolis will soon follow after. The democratic party will find it necessary to make those changes in order to secure themselves permanently in the state. for without these changes it is obvious to every one that they cannot retain the power;--of Allegany, Frederick, Prince George's, Montgomery, Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert, we must always get six at the lowest count upon a general exertion: and of Cecil, Kent, Talbot, Caroline, Dorset, Somerset and Worcester, we can always get five at the lowest calculation: and we will have them, for the people are with us; the democrats seeing this would most certainly make the above alterations, as the only means to secure themselves, if ever they get the power. Our only security is keeping the power out of their hands. Freemen of Maryland attend to this.

THE VOTE ON JOINT BALLOT

Is democratic. of course the state goes into democratic hands. This is contrary to the expectation of any man: for although the democratic party have always aimed at it, yet they did not expect it; nor could they found a hope upon any thing else from the negligence of the federal party; much exertion was made in the state by federalists every where, but not such exertion as if they had thought the fate of the state doubtful. They now see, that without exertion, even with a federal senate, they are not secure, and the lessons of experience are the best. Their senators they cannot recover for some time, the executive they may and with it all the annual officers of the state. The senate they can get and the senate they will have, for the people are undoubtedly with them, and the people will never agree to give the democratic party a senate seeing that they mean to make Baltimore control the state.