The Portland gazette., 1821-03-15
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PORTLAND: THURSDAY, MARCH Is, 1921.

Inauguration 10 the Presidency OF the United
States The L esident takes this opportunity,
and reviews with great simplicity Of manner, the
history Of his last administration, and proposes
the course Of policy he shall pursue'n the isture
Il Is therefore a valuable document 10 the citi-
zens Of this country. lie recurs in the COM
menceme ut of his address, TO the late - and
revives the recollection OF some - ch
ought not TO be forgotten that Our ( u e
was driven from the AtlaDtic--that our -Ssittgnd
inland frontier were invaded-that the wshe Of
lite was iumen ense-and last that not less than
enc hundred aad tseaiy millions Of dollars were
added % the public debt. This should operate
as salutary admonition against the ruinous pol
icy Of war. The President processes IT To be the
principle n his administration, TO preserve peace
and a.Ilty with att the world We hope ne will
be suCCe-.ful IN his endeavours.
The unannity of Mr.. MoNRoE's election has
but one example in the history OF this country,
and that Is the blessed WAsHIRGToS's There
fore since he has no political excitement TO con-
tend sgainst-no feelings OF gratitude to extend
to any particular party, we trust, he will pursue
only the public good and retire at the end Of his
term with rs honorable testimony in his favour,
as he has received by his present election.
II 10 very doubtful whether The Legislature
will be able to fulfill their intention OF rising
this week The militia and other long bills
not vet passed, must be engrossed, which Will
occupy some time after they are given to the
eDcrossing committee. The militia bill has
been travelling from one branch 10 the other,
and receiving new touches from each, 50 That
ITS features are changed since II was flrsi re-
ported. Committees ot conference have been
chosen in each House TO compromise differ
ence OF sentiment on portion OF the bill. We
shall take more particular notice Of lis prosi-
sions. when it shall have received lis final i'm
preston.
The tax act is before the Legislature, and
must at all events pass this session many
other bills not of so immediate consequence,
will probably be referred. The members are
wearied with The length the session and are
anxious to return 10 their families; many have
already obtained leave of absence.
The agreements OF the commissioners tor The
purchase Of the land OF Massachusetts, wi'nin
this State, has finally been ratified ID both
branches, and there vs. now wanting only the
assent of the Legislature u Massachusetts, 10
make it a perfect contract. The subject is
one of Importance, and which has produced
much difference OF opinion both IA and ost OF
the Legislature but as il has ceased 10 be
subject of legislation, it is unnecessary to CON-
merit upon 1t.
The Psuper law was yesterday forenoon,
taken up in the House and referred to The next
legislature reconsideration OF the vote was
moved in the afternoon andsuccesstuliy and
an animated discussion took place on The
subject which continued 10 The usual hour
of adjournment The laieness of The session at
which this important suffice, was brought up,
& he absence Of many members The iaIigue
Of others, would probably prevent that careful
investigation, to which is magnitude entities
It, and which The best interest Of the state de-
mands.
Pensioners. An appropriation has been made
by Congress for the payment of those pension
ers whose names have been continued on lhe
list. Their money however, has not yet ar
rived, when il does, notice will be given N thus
paper; il will not therefore be necessary Tor
them TO come to town, until the money u
ready for them, and until they are notified OF
the fact.
kennilsorh Castle, by the author OF Wa
verify, has reached this country by arrivals al
Philadelphia and Boston and IT'S republication
has commenced in each of those places. 4 ne
incidents are derived from the reign OF EliZa-
beth, and this Queen is a prominent hsure IN
the romance. II is said that the author does
not adhere strictly 10 historical facts, and de-
vlales partially in his deIiueation OF The Earl
OF Leicester, the hero OF The tale. lhere Is
throughout the novel, as writer remarks,
great deal OF poItralture and dialogue, iuil o.
life touches, which indicate an undImlnIahed
fertility and vigour OF invention.
An Institution has been formed in the city of
New-York, called the .4meriean Academy Of
with patronage and support, will undoubtedly
prove beneficial 10 the literary character of our
nation. Its object is expressed in the following
extract from its constitutions;
To collect, interchange, and difuse literary
intelligence; TO promote the purity and uniform
ity Of the English language to invite cores
pondence with distinguished scholars in other
countries speaking the English language TO cul-
tiyate throughout our country friendly inter-
course among these who feel an interest in the
progress of American Literature, and, as far as
Practicable, to aid the general cause OF Learning
in the United otates.n
The members of the institution divided
into three classes" Resident, Corresponding and
Honorary" Resident members include those who
reside within twenty-five miles of New-fork, and
are not to exceed one fourth Of the number OF