The Monitor, Or, Delaware Federalist

FOR THE MONITOR.

Mr. Printer,

In the lying Mirror, of this morning, has appeared a most sublime specimen of Jacobin modesty—wherein "Mr. Jefferson—" Republicanism—" Change of Officers" (aye, that's the point):" democratic Governor" and, withal, "Allen M'Lane's Press,"—are most ingeniously jumbled. To see Mr. M'Lane's name introduced in such a way, and at such a period when it is known that he is in a short time to meet the Accusation Gang—appears unmanly, ungenerous—nay, it is actionable. Let Wilson, or his coadjutors be asked,—Has Allen M'Lane a Press?—They would from their consciences (if any they possess) declare NO. Could they, as conscientiously say, that John Dickinson has no Press—that he does not countenance and regulate the productions in the Mirror?—they must be as abominable liars as Kilcuthbright to say NO! Wherefore, then, this ungrounded assertion against a man, whose exertions have unceasingly been directed to the public good, and whose meritorious services have been rewarded by an office of trust, not conferred in the moments of a dying administration, but bestowed by the immortal WASHINGTON, as the price of worth, confidence, and valor.

But, say the Jacobins, the President is so soft-headed, he will believe the whole, and oust him; besides, it will damp his exertions to meet an inquiry, and, at all events, we will worry him out of his office.—How weak, how very shallow must be the intellects of our Executive, were he to be led by such artifices?—To harbour the like opinion of so great a man, would prove a poor, a very poor compliment to his virtue, his knowledge, his philanthropy, or to his justice.—Allen M'Lane's integrity (if integrity is to prove the test) will shine far beyond the paltry meanness of LIARS, SWINDLERS, PERJURED VILLAINS, or FORGERERS!

A Friend to True Justice.