The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-08-22

much contradic ion all subjects, as in the pub
lie journals of Great Britain. And although on
that most delicate point-the happiness andiglo-
~ of their own +" fast anchored isle"--which
occupies so large space in their contemplation
they unite than upon any other, yet they
occasionally forget themselves, in the pursuit of
some poor author or sone political theory.
The last Edinburg Review, speaking Of a
work, which placed in a favourable light, the
feelings and affections aud sentiments of the
peasantry of that kingdom, has the following re-
marks - This is viewing human life through a
Claude Lorraine glass, and decorating it with
colours which do not belong te it. ploughman
Inarries ploughwoman because she Is plump J;
generally uses her i'll thinks his children an
incumhrance very often fogs them; and, for
sentiment. ma. nothing more nearly approaching
TO il, than the ideas Of broiled bacon and mashed
potatoes"
Now these same consistent reviewers, when
il suits their humour to write upon emigration,
forget this deplorable state of the lower srders'
and laud ia extfayagant terms. the condition,
virtue and happines. Of the English peasantry.
IT. indeed. this last picture Of them, be correct
representation, Heaven protect US from further
immigration. -,
The meeting Of the Executive Council was ad-
iourned to Thursday next, when it will be held
at the State House in this town. The Office of
Attorney General is to be filled, in consequence
N ~ cf tl.,t,
pcintment.
The Supreme Court assemble this day.
Yesterday the question was taken in Massa-
chusetts, on the subject Of calling convention
to revise the Constitution Of the Commonwealth,
and adapt it to existing circumstances. Tho
subject has produced but little interest A series
of very able essays have appeared in the Boston
Centine on those parts Of that excellent charter,
which are most prominent and important to the
liberties Of the people. as well on those which
need and capable Of Improvement. Let them
b. cautious in repairing their venerable edfce,
that they do not destroy its symmetry, elegance
and strength. These are innov attn times men
are anxious to distinguish themselves ny attempt
ing to produce novelty they desire more to be
,frif,ng than to be sensible ia the old fashioned
way.
The Alarm Bell nov preparing in Boston
TO be placed on West QnoddY. Head. in this
State. to give alarm 10 vessels in foggy and
thick weather, has a clock attached to it,
which. being wound up, will run is hours !;
and ten times in minute. causes hammer TO
.,rikp the bell-,he sound of which, IN calm
we,her. can be heard five miles The bell,
which weighs 557 lbs. is to be placed on a
tower go feet high.
THE York county BJk Softly has uoted to Ieecm.
auxiliary 10 he fmtricaa Bible Society n their
Lu,, annual melting acns stated that upeards 1880
RIFLES and 100 Tesiamenfs har. been distributed ~
mem since 1916 srciusre of those soiich hare been
-scs;ref from otter societies. Tn their reporf they
,,afe that upon riH inreiign.oa 800 fiDaiiies al
least ,rin be found dssit9s Of ib'es an that county
The lat Eas'por. .piaei contains an able and
interesting fddrex, 10 fe tsiisens of Washington
county. on The saJjeci Of forming County aibe
sor,ctv IN TINT part Of Ne State The design as a
.rIy bsnepoleaf one, and cs no doubt meet hearty
concurrence Of the citizens
The Treasurer Of the American Bible So.
ciety, acknow lodges The receipt of Sl939,7I
dur.g the mouth at Jn'y issued dnring the
month. RIFLES, 2274, Te.tanien,s i447-vslde
S2522.96. t&
Professor Cleaveland If Bowdoin College,
ba, been elected member If the Mineraloe-
zeal Society of Jena, and also OF that at Dres-
den in Germany.