Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-09-17

myself To do h.r justice, I do bot think that her
OWE Qualifications her object she appears very
Indifferent alb uttf not(as many think )reafly op-
posed but She IS so beset with suitor. that she
sis no other way to silence them. slcssrs. A. u.
and 4 aud probably many Others, are continually
making their nocturnal visits (Which by the way
are not so agreeable to her, as she prefers open
day. and often counting even her domesties in or
Der To get their influence in the business insomuch
'h4t II Is thought that's she will yield her hand to
some of them
Mass. admire Ii seems my laughter is In
crest eSteen-I hope she isworthy OF all that at
teation paid her
freeman. think our young mistress is truly a.
miaeie, aud not unworthy the dignity Of queen,
and mas many valuable friends but regret to
say that those who profess such attachment TO Der
are not amongst tie most worthy. 1t Is thought,
that her Riches, and the honor attached 10 the mau
who mAy be he's husband, have much greater inhu-
ence than her personal qualifications. 10 be plain
her sutors are her own servants, al OF them not
tAs most renowned for wisdom stability, and rec
utude. Many well disposed and enlightened in
her family are opposed to her changing her condi-
ton as they see but little prospect Of her doing
Tor the better, and give her the best advice they
can; but other, ofa stamp with her lovers readl-
ly take with tie notisn, and set W ciamor for
separate family. New lords, new laws and a
suup uoas wedding, outweigh every other consid.
Grafton. A 81 class, honest but not web informed,
are easily seduced by listening to the rattle. aud
join, though with mere moderation, the outcry.
Mass. But are of the intelligent and pru-
dent in favor OF tue neasureP
Freeman. Truly there are, but it is thought they
are not very numerous.
Mss. But what are your particular objections
tn nv iasehler's u,arryingP
fireman. They are partly implied ia what
have - ady said-l have two especially, and
will state them distinctly. 1a. She is worthy of
better husband than she is likely get among her
present admirers, even should she have her pick.
And I'd, yenerate my old mistress have been
brought up from infancy in Your family aad have
enjoyed liberty and prosperity rs far as could be
expected for scrva"' therefore shrink from the
thought of discontI win the connection. This
am aware, is not weighty argument with
many, nor would make it the ULTINaTUM, bull
think ought not to reiinquish it till sufficient
reason can be brought forward for SO doing.
Mass. You latter me, Freeman, but wha. have
you to object a.aiusst my husband
Fireman. With some exception, like him pref
~ wel--as we'll presume as shall our new mas
ter. If young mistress should procure one for US
venerate him with yourself for the pisty of your
youth, Tor your perseverance usder the greatest
discouragenents in yonr cmisrAtions 10 your pres
snt possessions and for your resoute and necessary
stand against civil end religious tyranny. In gen
era our old master has endeavored to preserve
der ard repel oppression. However, L regret that
formerly he exercised too much severity toward
some of The family, who could not altogether agree
with him in his forms of devotion. But am hap.
py to acknowledge, that in his more advanced age
he has learned more lenity, and this lenty is parity
owing to the good advice you have frequently CIV
en- him. In short the happiness Of his government
is, that he is much under the influence vi youF
counses and resolute rsmonstrances.
also object against him on account OF his some
times changing his naiae, and ~ often his conduct
as ruler Of the fanny. Generally he bears the
name of justice ,ceffy, aud then the people
joice; but at other times through either lunacy,
or popuaris insania, he calls himself, Asaas6r popu-
Ii then were il not for your friendly restraint,
nothing could stand before him. In these parox-
isms he with his grand Mater wonld csntrol the o.
cean, be arbter for Europe, cut up his farms into
slices in order to provide for bis neniais, and set
up cry among his magpies of embargo, impress
nnent, orders, VAR, &c. But At present lie 10
himself, and under him peace and prosperity are
enjoyed, Us far as is dependant on family govern.
ment.
Our old Master indeed is sometimes little light
beaded, but fear, should our young Mistress get
companion his cslinest moments will be but little
better than adelirium. Besides your daughter has
far greater proportion OF those noisy birds hover
ing round, than about the old mansion +; and
as their dolorous notes will have great influence
with her in the choice of husband so expect he
will be charmed with their songs, and dance after
their music, and and my fellow servants Gas it is
sometimes sail) must atthe fiddler
Haas. am sorry for you, Freeman, but you
must try cbserfuiy to submit to providence, aud
thing. may turn out better than your fears and
hope always TO have an affection for my daughter
and her family, and feel disposed to help her as
occasion requires.
Freeman. thank you, Madam, and shall end
my conversation by testifying my warm attach
meet to YOU, and to my old masters far as he
duets according to your marriage contract.
Jack Freeman, Representation from Maine.
Roof State House.
Husband, Government Of Massachusetts, and
supposed government of Maine.
Marriage contract. The Constitution. t.-4