Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-05

AMI others, the rioters Of Spahells, who CON-
mittcd various outrages II London and West
Minister, some time since, had commenced,
but moi terminated ~ the last dates. Some
disturbances have ely aiken place in York
SHIRE, Cheshire, a vicinitY, among the
lower classes owl the scarcily Of proyis-
ions and want of art
Those who feel 1a1carn about the Ex.
Emperor Of France, are assured by gentle
man arrived at Philadelphia, that about 80
days since he passed the island Of St. Helena
and gas informed by the boarding officer that
Bonaparte was in gocd hefth and bad spirits,
being very corpuent and sulky.
The rage for emigration has become SO ex-
tensive and alarming, and has excited such a
general spirit of dispo ndercy and discomfort
that it is time some etfectual endeavours were
made to preventit While this spirit lasts, il
IS IN vain TO hope or any important improve
ment in the present imperfect modes Of agri
culture. Nothing perh-ps, would be more
likely to inspire confidence in the farmers Of
this District, than correct Statement from
different sections otthe country of the produce,
that may be obtained By proper and udicious
cultivation. The CROPS Of grain in this part
ofthe country are likely to be as good, at
least, as was ever known. Every one who
has sown grain has he promise OF an ample
reward. Among Ill the fields IN this vicinity,
there is one, which has attracted general no
tice. 1t belongs to Col. Samuel Thatcher Of
Warren. One year since il wasa wilderness.
1t has been sown with q bushels Of winter
rye and wheat and oats to make SO bushels
have seen many fields at the westward as
we'll as in Maine, but ever 50 fine field as
this, More thar fortnight since measured
several stalks q Iye more than feet long.
and the heads are in proportion. Why should
| farmers leave Maine In no section Of the
Union can their produce be conveyed to mar
ket with SO much facility, or converted with
more certainty into money, and the appear
ance of the above field is alone sufficient 10
dispel all doubts respecting the fertility Of its
soil. ST. Georges Riper, July 3la
During the late visit of the President of the U S.
| 10 thistown, the clergymen Of different denomi-
nations in this and the adjacent towns called up
| on him iR body 10 pay him their personal res
| poets, when they presented 10 him the following
address, and received In reply the answer annex
ed. Had they been received in season we should
have given them place in the paper which con-
tanned the account ofhis visit sc. here.
TO the President Of The United States.
SIR
The Ministers ofthe Lord Jesus Christ Of differ
ent denominations, in Portland and vicinity. amid
the congratulations of their fellow citizens would
now, in body, tender their respectful and Chris
tlan Salutations Opening 10 yon their bOsom6 re
vered sir, and mplorng on you the Divine pres
ence, guidance and support the father of great
end happy people: That you may have in contin
uance, prosperous journey, by the will Of God
through the Northern and Western parts OF these
United States, safe return 10 the capital and t.
the bosom II your family That the morning Of
yOnr Presidency, being morning without clouds.
which has thrown such ustre upon our public af-
fairs, and occasioned such surprising harmony in
the public feelings. may indeed be the shining
light which Shineth more and more unto the per-
feet day.
And when, Sir, your bands are heavy under the
weight of Nations cares be assured the inter-
cessions OF our closets and of our affairs eliminated
by the grateful remembrance of your presence a.
mongst us) shall be always going up to the Mercy
seat in your behalf: That through your instrument
on US, and his glory appear to our chdron. And
having served your generation according to the
will Of God, in good old age. and full of days,and
ofhonors, may you be gathered unto the llustrious
fathers, who Test from their public aoors aud en-
ter with them into heavenly glory.
The Presidents reply, as nedr as can be rccoI-
lected.
CENT FMFN,
Among the numerous tokens OF respect, which
have been shown ne by my fellow-citzene, during
my present tour, undertaken to advance the pub
lie interest have received none more grateful
than the one now receive from You, the ministers
Of ORR Lord and Saviour. BE assured. that, the
kind sentiments Of your affectionate address, es
pecally those which regard my person, are warm
~ recirroCated,
proper reverence for our Maker, and indeed
religion in general leaving all men, however, free
TO act agreeabIy TO the dictates OF their con-
sciences, will ever meet my appreciation and sup
port.
| am sensible. gentlemen, that cannot do Iius-
tice TO your address in this summary reply.
must therefore conclude by repeating to ynu the rs
surance OF my great satisfaction 10 receiving this
testimony of your regard, and by requesting you
to accept my thanks for your respectful and chris
| tian salat alton.
Principid non Puella.
Among the many pleasant circumstances
which have attended the Presidents tour, be-
sides bis visit 10 the famous Westbrook Calf
il has also been productive Of several very
pretty bulls
I'll Witt. r .z .Lt Iii .I,;.