The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-12-12
G. AY.M:r:.!n,sEa g
TUESDAY, DrCENBER ~

We have received no later int ligenee from
Europe than that contained in our last.
The proceeding, Of Congress principally Of
private and unimportau, nature. That which
excies the most iotere.; is the admission Of Mis-
sour into the Uu,on- aud the further eonsdora.
ton Of that subject, was postponed 10 the 9Th
inst On the 9Th. the Secretary Of the Treasury
irsnsnittea his annual report TO Congress. by
which II appears hat deficiency Of near three
millions oil dollars in the revenue Tor le20 aud
Of seven millions for 1871, viii be wanted 10 one ct
the demands al government. aud which IL is re-
commended 10 supply by Loans.
The usual summary Of The proce edings IN the
Massachusetts, Convention, i omitted 10 make
room for he excellent remarks Of cur correspond
eat. in the succeeding columns.
w. are pleHsd to extract the following articles
iroal the fs.t numbers of the Eastern Argus
and the New. Hampshire Patriot, both undevi-
stins republican papers. We regard then, A.
pledges ofthe conf.s which our brother editors
INTEND 70 pursue upon the interesting subjects
OF the Missouri CUnstitution. We assure them
9, our hearty appreciation and If Il can be OF
any importance, OF our cordial concurrence. !.
"The comTit,ee 10 Nhsn was referred the
Constitution Of Missouri, have reported in IA.
YOUR Of its acceptance. But notwithstanding
on this question we have no idea that Nilsson.
ri is going 10 take Der sea, among the States
M so silent aud peaceabe manner. L. i
year the question winch reused the ,netges
Oi the nation, and engrossed the attention of
Congress through the greatest part ol pro.
trscled session, was whether Missouri should
he permitted 10 bold slaves this wear, 10
addition 10 that. they have got 10 determine
sohrftcr she stoN hare the yo1sr 10 preclude
c,i,sas If other SfGfe; from coming 10 reside
1eiGiH her ierritorfcs. The Senators and Rep
rrscn,a'ives from several States bsve been IN
-irncied Ia use their utmost exer,ions 10 pre-
vent the acceptance Of The constitution in IT.
present form, and we presume tba, others.
whether instructed or not, vii be equally ac-
,iye IN The same cause. '--.7rgns.
Extract Of letter from Washington, TO the Edi-
tors of,he Concord Par.oi, dated Nov. %, 1920.
Very little business has vel been done IN
Congre,-. Tie House was the g,es,er part
Of hree days employed IN choosing Speak
err The principal candidates were Messfs.
T,nior OF New-york. Lorniss OF South Car
oliua, Smith If Maryland. aod Sergeant of
Pennsylvania. There is little doubt that the
choice eel foally uron the man hest qualified
IA GIL the chair, with ease 10 himself and al
vantage TO the public. No enc denies The fire
talent, s. amiable disposition Of Mr., Lowedcs,
The age, long services of General Smith. or the
cnltN .ied and vigorous mind. and the engag
ng u,apners Of Mr.. S,ree.ni. Blu, there
were objections, not affecting .heir talents or
! their characters. against each of these gentle
men---s,ich as he want Of good voice, capa
BE Of filling ~ iumensr hall - Of promptness
IN decision, or 81 Acquaintance Of the duties
of The chlir--whch placed hem decidedly
below Mr. Taylor as candidates for the office
Of speaker--sn office of great difficulty in this
House, and requiring very peculiar qualities
10 fill il with honor and success. These hay,
no doubt Mr. Taylor will be found 10 posses
in an eminent degree. His voice, wilhou
being heavy, is full and clear, and his enun
citation perfectly distinct his temper and dis
; position are cosl, impartial, and eircumsrecl