The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-11-05

Pleasact, and let Us add, confidence in-ihe head
OF the Court established under it, has had tie
best effect that could be anticipated in abridg--
ing the ardrous labours OF our highest iudical
tribunal. We understand that tie number Of
entries, will be many less tAan at any former
term of this court
Our Foreign advices are to September 18th.
Mr.. Canning, the successor to the Ma -uis Ut
Londonderry, as the British foreign secretary.
had been sworn into Office and had transacted
business. Mr.. q. formerly held the same sta
ton, but on some disagreement with his col
leagues, retired from office, 4 about the same TINA
be fought duel with MS predecessor, who was
| then secretary at war. MIR. CGznfRg, il gem
| tleman of superior abilities, and OF cnrivalIed
excellence in debate, possessing grea: 1uency
81 language, and pungent ready wit. lie is
one Of the few survivors Of the distinguished
galaxy Of orators and statesmen, wlicb shone
with so much splendor in the late 90 years war.
Eatract ofd letter from a gentleman an Russia, g.
ms friend IN this toton, tldted,
CRoNsTADr, august 4.
, Yesterday the Emperor Alexander arrived
at this place The Cornnlandant wished for two
ships, the one English the other American &c lie
of the Mole head with the yards manned to give
the Great man three chees. The St Peter.
capt Holland, OF Boston, was selected for tie
American The yards being manned with the
crews of the other ships, the sailors sung ONT
bravery, HurTa. for the Emperor Alexander
IN his boat, took Oh his cap and gave three cheers
In return Among the distinguished persCnagcs,
who visited the st. Peter, while in port, was the
Persian Ambassador.
We have heard the question asked why meas
ures have not been taken to elect members to
Congress in this state, as well as 10 other states.
Some, perhaps have forgotten that no law dis
trictng the state for tIIa' purpose has been pass
ed AT the last session Of our legislature thes
subject was taken up, but on the recommends
ton Of the Executive, was postponed to the next
session. "A law will then be enacted defining tue
Districts and determining the time ofelection.
Yesterday were chosen in Massachusetts, 10
members to represent that state in the 18th Con-
gress, which commences its term in 1928. The
following were the federal candidates -
Sutiok-Doniet Webster.
Essex South Beyamin Neral,
Essex North-Jeremiaa -Nslson,s
Middlesex-1sa otty Fuiltrt*
Norfolk-.uiaot 1Aayer, ~
Plymouth CASTING OTIS,
Worcester North-Leris Bigeloir,s
Worcester South--Benjansig adams.
Franklin--Samuel c. .4iEeh,*
Berkshire--Hsnry W. Dright*
Barnstable-John Reed
Bristol--Erarcis Baylies,e
HamPshire--sn7sua Lathrop,+
. +Of the present Congress.
THE Hon. Mr.. Fuller is a republican he has
for several successive terms represented the Mid
dlesex district with ability, independence Dig
nifty he has not sacrificed his opinions az the
dctation Of party, nor has he sought popularity
at the eNPence Of his independence. He has
therefore gained the esteem and confidence Of
his cons htuents, and to his reelection there is no
opposition. This testimony is alike honorable 10
the representative and to his constituents. We
are desirous TO see men continued in the great
council OF the nation, who are qualified for the
important station by talents, matured and rem
dsred capable of their full effect by experience
At Is thus that Virginia educates her States
men she sends them young into public life
places them as itwere in school, in which they
acquire the means of utility TO their country and
emineDce TO themselves. BY this course Vircin-
IA mas made herself ilustrous and il is this which
has gwen, and must give the Ancient DomiEfon
influence, above the proportion Of her other r.
sources, in the affairs of the Union. The long
line OF venerable names with which She has -
dorned the annals of our country, shall be her
praise, long after the labors Of the present gener
alton shall be indistinguisbable BY remoteness of
time.
,Wewish to see in New England the same srs-
TEN of training men Give may use the express
slonl for public life and usefulness. But while
we arc IN the habit Of changing our Representa-
tEcs at every term, it is impossible for US tohare
our due proportion of influence in Congress. The
best men cannot act with yigour and effect fn az
assembly new to them, composed of every varie.
~ Of material, and acting under impulses yari-
g9s and not apparent, any more than raw rc-
cruits can prosecute cauipan with the force and
result OF veteran froops