The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-06-12

sciei as many othermen would DO II like c.rc'inl-
stancos-he chose a salary of $4,000 in prefer
ence 70 $500.
Some ofthe Eastern papers have answ cred
the question, " Who wilt be our next GOyern-
or" bv naming Gen. CHAKDLER, Judge PAR-
rls and Gen. wIsGATE.
Gov. Brooks has issued his proclamation an
rouncinr officially the ratification Of those a.
mendmcnts 10 the constitution Of Massachus is
which were adopted by the people. They are,
lst Respecting the return of bills from the
Governor;
"a. Giving authority TO the Legislature TO con-
stitute City governments;
Sd Extending the right of suffrage;
4th. Providing that Eotaries Public shall he
appointed by the Governor and Council, and con-
ccrning The appointment Of Secretary and
Treasurer in the recess of the Legislature;
9Th, Giving minors right to vote in the Mi
litia;
9th, Altering the oath of allegiance;
7th, Abolishing the test, or declaration Of be-
lief in the christian religion;
9th, Establishing the incompatibihty Of Ger
1lin officers;
9th, Providing for future amendments.
Thus il appears that those amendments, fer
which the Convention was apparently called, and
particularly the basis of representation rendered
important, If not necessary, by the separation,
have been rejected by the People-so that after
cxpendiDr about $4,000, they are in no better
situation ffan they were before. This is paying
pretty dear for an octave volume of debates.
In the House of Representatives. OF Massachu-
sets, the subject relative to the sale of Eastern
lands has been taken up and givento a committee.
The Legislature Of New Hampshire convened
al Concord on w ednesday last. The Hon. JON
ATTAIN HARVEY was chosen President Of the Sen
ate, and IcHABoD BARTLETT, Esq. Of Portsmouth,
Speaker OF the House.
On Tuesday last, the mercury rose to SO de-
grees of Fahrenheit, IN the shade, in tins town.
The weather since has been more moderate.
rPIet the fOllohIng anecdote of the illus
trious WAsHrNoToN's policy, extracted from
the Ballimore Morning chronicle, be con
irasted with the course adopted by the sd-
mims,ration Of this State the past political
year: comment will be useless
During the period OF President Washing
toms administration, man, The friend and
companion OF that hero, we believe throughout
The whole course Of our revolutionary war
applied for a lucrative, and tor a very respon-
sibIe Office. This man was al sli times wei
come to Washingion's table-he bad been 10
certain degree necessary 20 the domestic
Tepose Of q man who had for seven years fought
the battles OF hi> country, and whc had now
undertaken The task of WELDING her political
deslines. Al all limcs and all places " ash
jnCton regarded his revolutionary associate
wilh an eve Of evident psrtisty aud kindness
He was iocular, be- was lOvial, and he was
pleasant and unobtrusiye conpanion.- Being
somew hat Strengthened in his circumstances he
applied 10 his Old FRIEND ard bene factor for q
lucrative office in b. git He had no doubt
OF his success, and his friends cheered him, on
the prospect OF his arrival TO competency and
ease. The opponent Of This gentleman, was
known 10 be decidedly hostile to the politics
of Washington: he had even made himself
corsp,tuuus amongst the ranks OF opposition
20 lhe cardinal policy OF our revolutionary
hero.--Ele had, however, the lemerity TO stand
Is = candidate for the office, TO which the friend
and tayor;te Of Washington aspi;ed, tie had
nothing 10 urge IN favour Of his pretfntioDs,
but strong integrity, promplude and tdelIly
IN business, and every quality, which u called
into exercise, would render service 10 Tie
state. Every one considered the application
Of.ihls man hopeless no glIttering testimonies
Of merit had he 70 present to the eye Of
Washington; he was known 70 he the poIi'Ica.
enemy of that man he was opposed 10 "a
vourile ot the Generals, and yet with such
fearful odds, he dared 70 stand he candidate.
What was The sequel Of all this The enemy
OF " ashington was appointed 70 she ottIce, and
bis table companion was left destitute and
detected A mutual freud interested himself
ON this subject, and ,entured 10 speak to the
President. and even 10 demonstrate 90 the n
justice Of The appointment. Lei the words Of
Washington be noted. " Ny friend. receive
with cordial wecome-he is welcome 70 O.
house and welcome TO my heart: but with III
his good qualities he is not man of business.
His opponent, IS, with all bis politics so hostile
70 me. man Of business my private feelings
have nothing to DO IN this case. am ~.
George Washington. but Presiden, of the Unl
led States. As George Washington, woul,
do this man any kindness IN my power; ~
President OF the u. States, can do nothing "
s-5.ssss,s..s l.-.0Nss
The removals at the last moment oftne late
administration. under all the circumstances.
were wholly unexpected and unauthorized ~
the publck wish and expectation that they have