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iminn --aaUCT 1 1 Ccgistatuve of ittaine. IN Jan. 3, A quorum of Senators was present, ami after being duly qualified, organized l.y choosing Hon. Samuel H. Blake, President, and Jeremiah Haskell, Secretary; Willard Brackett was chosen Messenger.

A joint select Committee was appointed to which was referred the gubernatorial vote. Several messages were received from the Governor, transmitting the reports of the several departments, Ac. The Senate then adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 10 IN THE HOUSE. A quorum being in attendance, the convention proceeded to organize, nttaking the oath of office. The following as tile vote for Speaker: Charles Andrews 130 Freeman H.

Morse Scattering And so the Colonel'was declared duly elected. Win. T. Johnson was chosen Clerk. After informing the Governor and Senate of Its organization, the House adjourned.

IN Jan. fi. Mr. Bennett from the committee mi Gubernatorial votes, reported that JOHN FAIIlKlEl.il had received a majority over all others, and was therefore duly elected Governor of Maine tor the current venr, which was accepted, and a committee was appointed to inform Gov Fairfield of his election, A c. The Senate then repaired to the Hall of the House of proceedings of House.

Ttie Senate having returned immediately adjourned. In THE HOUSE. Joint select committees appointed. The Speaker also announced several standing committees, which we shall publish in onr next. By the report of the joint select following result of the Gubernatorial vote was adopted, viz Whole number of votes, 86,151 Necessary to a choice, 43,076 John Fairfield has 47,354 Edward Kent lias Jeremiah Curtis has Scattering 315 And JOHN FAIRFIELD was according!) declared duly elected Governor of Maine for tin current year; and the House, after some forma proceedings, joined in Convention with the Sen ate, to qualify the Governor elect.

IN CONVENTION. The Governor elect attended by his excellency Gov. Kent, and tht heads of the Executive Department, came and the oath of office was administered to bin by the President of the Senate. Proclamation was then made by the Secretary of State that John Fairfield had been duly elec ted and qualified as Governor of Maine, Ac. The Convention the separated and the llousi adjourned.

IN Vacancies were reported in the 1 Ith and 1'Jtl Senatorial Districts, which was immediately fil led by a Convention of both Houses. Drummond Farnsworth and Franklin Smith chosen for the and T. S. Pullen for the 1 ith District. A fter some unimportant proceedings the Senate adjourned.

IN THE HOUSE Mr. Atwood reported that Geo. B. Starbird, had been engaged to serve as Messenger, which was recommitted. Mr.

Bradbury of Calais, introduced ail order directing a committee to inquire into the expediency of suspending the operation of rhe Militia law for the period of 40 days, which was adopted. A motion was made to reconsider the above which elicited consider.bio discussion, which was finally laid on the table. The Secretary of State laid the Message of the Governor upon the table, which was read by the Speaker, as follows GOV. FA lit FIELDS'S MESSAGE. To the Senate and House of Representatives About to enter upon the discharge of our respective official trusts, let us, first render our devout and grateful acknowledgements to that great and good Being who has go signally blessed and piosjicred the State and nation during another under a jujt sense of the frailty of all human purpose, look to Him for aid carrying out our resolutions of fidelity to tie in obligations resting upon ly to principles of and the cause of equal rights and liberal the duty of reflecting truly, and promoting earnestly, the opinfm.s and interests of our to the practical teachings of the simple truth that we are but servants, with no power but that which has been delegated to us by the people, and to a brief period we must again resign it.

The subjects probably to come before you at the present session it is believed cannot be numerous, but they are highly important, and demand as they will undoubtedly receive, your earnest and faithful consideration. them, certainly not the least important is that of the public debt. Its amount now, exclusive of the Indian and School Funds, about is larger probably, than was ever anticipated, and much larger than is consistent with the ample resources of the and its means to pay No inconsiderable portion of it has arisen from three sources; the for several years to assess a tax fur the support of government, under the delusive expectation that sufficient frtr the purpone would be derived from the sales of the public large amount paid under the laws bestowing a bnnntv on the production of wheat and for expenses incurred in resisting the attempt of a foreign power to expel us from our rightful territory. Whether these expenditures were ill advised or judicious, I need not, in this connection stop to enquire, the debt iias been incurred, and must be provided A large, permanent, public debt, however, is essentially adverse to tin? true policy, if not principles of our gradual reduction, therefore with a view to its early and total extinguishment, it seems to me, should he our constant aim. For the accomplishment of this purpose we can rely, in the first place, upon the repayment by the general government of the military expenses incurred upon the frontier in anil our pnition of the unpaid balance of the Massachusetts as it is amount to be derived from tlie timber upon the public Jands under a judicious system of col lection of the large sums that have been long due lo the Land annunl assessment of a reasonable upon the adoption of a most rigid system of economy in all our expenditures.

It is worthy of consideration also, whether the draughts now made upon the treasury for 1ho pnyuieniof cotfts in criminal not. with advantage be transferred to the respective1 Counties in which they occur. To my own mind, there would an evident propriety in the change Should it be adopted, in addition to other advantages it would not perhaps be unreasonable to believe, that the vigilance and security of the county officers, while doing justice to all interested, would effect a very considerable reduction of the aggregate amount of this portion of the public expenses. 1 would also suggest the expediency of repealing the law appropriating the per centum now paid on the bank the several towns ami plantations in the State for the support of schools. It is a tax usually paid with promptness, and can he conveniently relied on by the Treasurer for the payment of the interest on the public debt, and other demands upon the treasury.

When divided and distributed, the amount received by the towns and plantations is but as the deficiency thus caused.in the treasury lias to be supplied by a tax on those who receive the supposed benefit, there would seenvtobe no good reason for objecting to a repeal especially it we consider the expense of an additional assessment and collection would be thereby avoided. If our common-schools were to sutler deternient from I lm course suggested, however favorable point of view, it would constitute a serious objection to it. It is believed however, they will I nut. An equal amount of money for the support I would probably he raised by 'he town and plantations, to tint now raised, including the portion now received by the ban! tax. And tins would operate no hardship as the diminution of 'lie Slate tax would correspond with the school tax.

If therefore, the sums justly due from the gen! eral government and from individuals, be paid I f.ur resources in land and timber be properly husj treasury be relieved from the payment of the bank tax and costs of criminal most rigid economy be practised in I all the departments of a reasj able amount he raised by assessment we may hope to see our state debt rapidly thereby avoid the odious imputation of throwing the burden upon our children, justly belonging I to ourselves. No notice, thus far has been taken of any omount to be received under Ant of Congress, providing for a distribution of the proceeds of the public as 1 cherish that hope ih.it law will not long be permitted to disfigure the statute book. Deeming it to bo in violation of the Constitution, dangerous as a precedent, corrupting in its delusion and a cheat in the trood it proposes, a prospective burden to the taxpayer, and, under all circumstances, an act little short of cannot refrain from recommending the adoption of resolutions upon the subject, and instructions on your part to those who are bound to obey you, to exert their influence to procure its immediate and unconditional repeal. A former act, to avoid the difficulties interposed by the Constitution, was made to assume form of a deposit of tiie public money with the States. The late law does notadopt.

even this poor disguise. It makes ostensibly, and in fact, an absolute gift. If therefore, it have any warrant in the Constitution, it is not easy to perceive why equal authority may not be found for bestowing gratuitously anv money in the treasury, from whatever sources it may have accrued. ConI gress is limited in its powers to those granted in tire Constitution. The power to give away the public money, is nowhere be found in that in i all needful rules and regulations respecting the I territory and other property of the United cnnnnt be marie to include doing gross violence to the plain and palpable import of the language To sell and dispose of land is one i tiling.

To give away the money arising from such a sale, is another and dilfereni tiling. One is expressly the other is not. Nor would I the case he relieved of difficulty by reference t.o the peculiar terms of the deeds of cession from the individual States, even if act applied to the proceeds of the ceded lands alone. 11 til it does not. Much the I lrgest portion of the public lauds I were acquired by purchase, with money from the treasury, raised mainly by an indirect tax upon the people at large.

Stripped of its disguises, the act clearly involves the power of taxation for the purpose vSdistribution i and a practical confirmation of this, is exhibited in the fact that simultaneous with the donation, was the raising of the tariff ami the creation of a loan. Its injustice and no less glaring than its unconstitutionality. That it creates a void in the treasury to the extent of flie amount distributed, is evident. That the whole amount was needed to defray the ordinary expenses of the government, lias been officially shown. Mow then can this void be supplied, but by taxation, direct or indirect: A loan does not change but merely postpones the result.

Providing tor the deficiency by raising the tariff, draws the amount indirectly, from the pockets of the consumers, and consequently to a considerable extent, will constitute a tax on persons and not on property The operation of the law then, will be to give money, in which all the citizens have an equal interest, to the State (if it go into the state treasury) relieving property from taxation in the Stales, that lie paid back again to tin? national treasury by Ihecilizen of the sc v- ml states without reference to their property, with an additional sum equivalent to the expenses collection, losses through delinquent officers, and the numerous coni ing vhich all affairs are abject. Can this be wise, just or expedient But if it were clear of all these objections, how cnntlie abstraction, at this time, of millions from the treasury for gratuitous distribution, be justified Does not tiie neglected condition of the defences of the country, regarded in connexion with theexisting state of our foreign relations, prompt to a more judicious and patriotic use of our means, Shall the long continued and aggni valed encroachi menu of Great Britain upon the rights of this State, to say nothing of her high handed aggros! sions else in the portentious aspect of the future be disregarded, while an ignominious and disgraceful scramble is going on for the contents of an already impoverished transit ary very consideration that love of country and a sensiti veness to national honor can suggest, turbid it. It is true, that the resources of the country are that we may rely much in any emergency, on the strong hearts and indomitable energy of our people. Still there are preparations which cannot lie neglected without disregarding the dictates of common prudence to place the subject upon no higher When these preparations are made, it is believed but little will he found in the treasury for gratuitous distribution. In the foregoing, though I have not adverted to a tithe of the object ions that mightbe urged this law for distrbuting the proceeds of the public lands, enough has been said.

lean take no view of it that does not involve its instant and utter condemnation. To my mind, it has not one redeeming feature. I would therefore, not only repeat my suggestion, that resolutions for its repeal adopted and transmitted to Congress, and that the delegation from this State be also instructed in reference to it, but 1 would recommend further, that this State refuse to enaction it by a reception of the money. The banking system of this State, though probably as free from imperfections as that prevailing in nnv State in the insufficient to prevent the failure of some banks and the embarrassment of others. That insolvency and embarrassment have not been more frequent, and the consequent loss and injury to the public as well as to stockholders, more severe is probably attributable in a great measure to the provisions of law relating to the amount of of indebtedness of directors liability of stockholders for debts of corporation returns under periodical inspection by Commissioners.

Provisions that, ns far as they fro, have thus worked beneficially, it IS presumed will not he readily relaxed, or abandoned. On the contrary, we should inquire whether they may not with propriety and advantage he made stili further restrictive. That the safety of the public might also he further secured by requirimr a wider specie basis for the circulation, and extending to the institutions the pro. visions of the bankrupt law, will hardly admit ot a question. The latter to he sure, is beyond your control, but it is to be hoped, that it will not be unnoticed by Congres in the revision of this subject which is anticipated.

1 would also add, that my opinions heretofore communicated to tbe Legislature upon the subject of the currency, remain unchanged. That it would be improved by infusing into tbe circulation a greater portion of the precious metals and that this may be aciomplished by prohibiting the circulation of lmnl- lulls of a small denomination I do not entertain i doubt. The only question is one of time. Wlut period would be most propitious for such a prehibition, is a matter tor the consideration of tie Legislature, who will, before adopting any important look to the state of public and fairly estimate the prob' abilities that now enactments would be rigidly enforced, or permitted to remain a dead letter upon tlie statute book. For information as to tbe particular condition of the Hospital for the Insane, I must refer you to thv reports of the Board ol directors and Superintendent.

The results thus far, of the operation of tins Institution, it is believed, go to shed lustre upon the benevolent design which originated it, and to convince all that no expenditure, ot an equal amount could have be larger returns in tlw nan misery re Iieved and happiness pr I must also refer you reports of the arden and Inspectors for information in regard to the condition and affairs of the State Prison. By the Constitution, the duty is imposed upon you of making a new apportionment of the House of Representatives, at the present ns there seems to be no doubt that the numberhas i been changed by the voice of the people, on the I question lately submitted to them, the new apportionment will of course conform to the reduced basis. That this duty will be performed under the influence of just and elevated views, and in a manner-that can stand the severest scrutiny, 1 have no doubt. No outrage upon principle of fair and equal representation can ever command approval of an intelligent people, It is to be expected that a new apportionment of Representatives to under the late census, will he made by Congress at the present session. Should this be done seasonably, of which we cannot hut be strongly desirous, districting anew for this State, or some other action will become necessary on your part.

The vv militia law, which went into operation on the first of the present month, involves several important changes in the system. That defects still exist is quite that some persons complain as loudly of this, as they did of the late law, and aie again contemplating changes, 1 am aware. But while admitting that gross and obvious delects should be think it is due to the importance of the subject, hat difficulty ol I devising satisfactory plan where such contrariety of nion exists, and the great plans that I a. kilt lu we should give it, in its main features, a fair trial. An efficient militia, always important has become doubly so by the aspect of the times.

But it ean have no efficiency while in a state of constant transition. Justly regarded as the right arm of our defence, the united and cheerful effort of all good citizens should be to strengthen and not to weaken it. 'flic report of ihe Land Agent will show the condition of that department. The public lands will long continue to be regarded with interest, and will require the constant and vigilant supervision of the Legislature. While the lands, and properly disposed of, more with a view to their en resettlement by unenterprising, industrious and worthy population, which consti1 lutes the true wealth of the State, than to any immediate pecuniary advantage vve may and ought, to make the vast forests of timber which cover them, tributary to the wants of the treasury.

A system by which the law of demand and supply shall he properly regarded, and the timber saved from devastation and which, the indulgence of favoritism on the one hand, and the success of powerful combinations to monopolize, on the other, shall be shall ensure to the State the fair value of the timber, and nilord so all the citizens an equal opportunity to participate in Ihe profits of a purchase, is what is needed. Complaints are made of the course heretofore pursued, and I deem it proper respectfully to call your attention to the subject, not doubting hat all will he done by you that justice to the Slate and convenience of the settler and other citizens require. Und a government like oars, having its foundation solely in the popular will, and the agents for administering it being designated for that purpose, by populur stiff it would he but a trite remark i say, that the people should oe intelligent and virl luous. But if it he important that popular suffrage 1 should be guided by intelligence and virtue, is it not of equal importance hat the modes provided for its xercise should not oaly be wisely adapted to the purpose, but bo sacredly guarded from every corrupting or perverting iniiuenco 1 to the ballot box we look as one of the chief instruments for the maintenance of freedom and the preservation of our rights, how constantly and sedulously should wo watch over and defend it I If a sinister was to he struck at our freo institutions, where could it no more effectually gi eu i Once bri discredit upon the ballot box, destroy confidence it, deepen tiie suspicion that its insults are founded in intrigue, bribery, corruption and are indicative of any thing rather than the free, unbiassed, unpurchased suffrages of the people, and you strike a deadly blow at our free system of government, and do much to extinguish the glorious light which the development of rhnt system has been shedding upon the political destir.y of manknid. The pertinency of this remarks, it is be found in the scenes enacted during the year that can be remembered only with thafne and regret.

That this State did not so d- ep participate in them as many other States, is perhaps attributable in no small degree. to our judicious election laws and the numerous guards wifeh a prndeiH and sagacious legislation had thrown around tin ballot box. Enough, however, occurred even hero to show that further provisions arc necessary. Ihe fraudulent practice of transporting voters from one State to another, ght he in the election of President and Vice President, effectually guarded agaimt, by requiring the election to he Imd upon the same day in all the States. This, it is true, is a matter In yound your control 1 submit whether it is not of sufficient importance to authorize tlie transmission of resolutions upon the subject, to the national or at least to justify instructions to our delegation ic Congress.

Other provisions or amendments, of exsting laws relating to this subject, may be suggested by your own observation and reflection. 1 can assure you of my Hearty co-operal ion. in all your efforts to prevent frauds upon the ballot box, to guard the right of suffice, and to maintain, in every pracicablc way, the purify of elections. It is with pain and mortification that, I find tlie boundary question still among the standing topics of he annual executive message. The President in his ate communication to Congress, after referring to progress that id been made by one of his predecessors a convention with view to the final settlement ofthe that he regrets to say that little further advancement of the object has been accomplished since last That is to snv, ns we have good g-ounds to believe, it fair and reasonable ptoposition on the part of our Government with view to an amicable and final settlement of the question, has remained, another year, unanswered if not unnoticed, If from tins circumstance, as well ns from the whole Instor) ofthe case, you can discover any indication on the part of Great Britain, other than of a settled do- termination never to peac.ihly yield a large portion of tho territory in controversy, you will he more tunate than I have been.

The course which under tins view, the general government should pursue, to i my mind, admits neither of doubt nor National honor, ns well as justice to Maine, clearly indicate that purge the Soil of this State, effectually and without delay, of every vestige of British encroachment. And then if there is to he further negotiation upon the subject, let it he, on the part of Groat Britain to obtain, what for more than a quarter of a century she has refused to When a reasonable expectation can no longer he entertained, that the general government will adopt this, or some equally efiicatious course, if Maine is true to herself, she will take possession of the whole territory, and if need he, use all the means which God and nature ha9 placed in her hands to maintain it. The consideration ofthe whole subject is with you, who, 1 have no doubt, will approve )ourselves faithful guardians ofthe honor and interests of the State. The exploration and survey, under the general government, which lias been in progress lor last two years, is understood to have nearly reached its close, and. it is believed, will odd unothei confirmation of our title, which no ingenuity can avoid nor eifronlery deny.

This survey, however long its completion may ho delayed, Great Britain in no way participating in it, and being instituted satisfaction of our own government, cannot justify a single day delay on the part of Great Britain to agree upon a joint commission to run the line according the treaty of 1783, and thus put this long vexed question forever at The extension of the military road to some point on the St John has become indispensable, and it is to he hoped that an early appropriation will he made by Congress for that object. It is gratifying to perceive, that on this he opinion ofthe Secretary of war is coincident with that entertained here. I have long entertained the opinion thn1 a change in the time ofthe meeting of the Legislature from winter to summer would be attended with many advantages. In summer, the sessions would probably he business would be accomplished in the same expenses would be considerably diminished, and the convenience and comfort of tiie members greatly promoted. I would lie re fore recommend, that the question of an amendment of in this respect he submitted to the people.

If, in omitting to uoe several topics, and to make certain recomu datums, the anticipations and wishes ef any shall he disappointed, I a palliating circumstance may he found in the amount of our the condition of the treasury. However interesting particular sub jects are to large classes of and however judicious mail) appropriations of money might he generally regarded under other circumstances at present, the emphatic call of the public voice for a course severe economy, would seem their postponement to a more vorable And in this connexion, permit me respectfully to add, that the indications of public senlum-m seem to he no less um quivocal in regard to a session contracted to the shortest possible period, consistent with a proper attention to the public business. And as a circumstance highly favorable to tins end, may be mentioned, liie late revision of all the Stales by Commissioners, eminent for their qualifications, and the subsi queiil re-examination and adoption of them by the Legislature at a session devoted to that object. It is not to lie presumed therefore, that much time will be occupied at the present session in amending exist ing laws. Their repubiicaUon a condensed and cheap genera! distribution umouir the people, would seem to ncler any ulu ration unwise and impolitic, not called for by a strong necessity JOHN FAIKF1KLL).

Coi'ficir. Ciiambkk, January 7, Iii SENATE- Saturday, Jan. 8. A convention of the two Houses was agreed upon at 1 1 (See House proceedings.) Five hundred copies oftlie Message was ordered for the use of the Senate. Joint order from the Senate for the appointment of a joint select committee to take into consideration the expediency of the suspension of present uiilitia and the revival of old militia laws, or any parts thereof, was passed in concurrence, and Messrs Leavitf, Ayer, and joined on the part oftlie Senate.

Adj. In the HOUSE. A Convention of both houses agreed upon, for the purpose of electing seven Councillors, and a Secretary of State. Mr. Bradbury called lor the order respecting the Militia law.

The motion pending being on a reconsideration of its passage, which The order was then so modified, on motion of Mr Bradbury of Calais, as to direct the committee to enquire as to the expediency of suspending the present militia law, or any part thereof for forty days, and reviving the old militia law or any part thereof for that pi as amended passed. The following were appointed as the committee, viz. Messrs. Bradbury, Dunn of Poland, McDon! aid of Limerick, Reed of VValdoboro, Partridge of Orland, Holmes of Gardiner, llodsdon of New Portland, Warren of Hiram, Mersey of Milford, Smart of Troy, Dickey of Strong, Luring of Guilford, and Kellock of Masardis. The use oftlie Hall was granted for a meeting of the Agriculturalists of this next Wednesday evening, and every succeeding Wednesday evening during the session.

Mr. Atwood, reported that Philip Phillips had been agreed with by the committee for that purpose, to perform the duties of Messenger to the House, at $3,00 per diem, including assistance. Accepted. The House then joined. IN CONVENTION.

The vote for Secretary of State stood thus Whole number of votes 212 Necessary to a choice J07 Philip C. Johnson had 154 Samuel P. Benson had 55 Scattering And P. C. Johnsom, Esq.

was declared elected. For Councillors the vole stood as follows Whole number of votes, 212 Necessary to a choice 107 Gowen Wilson has 15G Dominions Jordan 15G Atwood 155 Jonas J5G -rfta John Burnham 156 Greenleaf White 157 John Stick'ney 156 Increase S. Kimball 56 David Dunlap 56 Win. Singer 56 Thomas 56 Elias Dudley 56 Joseph II. Underwood Benjamin Bradford 56 Scattering 7 And the first named seven gentlemen, was declared dti'y elected.

The Convention then separated. In the HOUSE. It appeared fiotn a discussion which arose, that the Committee to employ a Messenger had shown tni.ir intolerance by rejecting a Whig who offered to perform the service at a lower rate of compensation. The House then adjourned. In SENATE-Monday, Jan 10.

On motion of Mr Kavanaoh, Ordered, That Messrs Kavnnngh, Otis, Smart, Bridghnm and Eastman, be a Committee, hsuch as the House may join, on the subject of the North Eastern Boundary of this State. 'I ho Chair announced the joint standing camm ttees, will appear in our next. The Senate then ndj urned. In the HOUSE. A report mad? that several of the ministers of I Inflow' 11 amd Aogusta, had agreed to perform alternately the duties 1 Cluiplain.

Accepted. Mr. Miller of Eincolnville, laid on the la1In a bill providing the election of certain County officers by the people. The Chair laid before the Senate, a from the Treasurer of Slate, Which was referred to the same Joint Select Commi'tee to which the Treasui Report had been referred. Among the petitions presented and referred, we not ce the following: of the inhabitants of Capo Neonggen Island to he set off from Bonthbay a ml incorpointed into a new town by name of Townsend The House then adjourned.

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Is removed to tlie over A. IS. KobiiiHoii's Store, next north of tlie Elliot House. County Officers. The County Commissioners counted the votes given in at the September election lor County Officers, on Monday lust, and the following is, substantially tlie result, viz For County Treasurer, 11.

II. Tucker, the loco toco candidate is elected by a small majority. For Register of Deeds in the Eastern District, the loco foco candidate is chosen in the Middle and Western Districts, there is no choice. In the Western District the vote stands thus For J. II.

Thompson (whig,) 1 2B For- Merrill (loco iiir.ludiiig (i2 abolition votes, 4-1 It will be seen by the above, that Mr. 'Thompson the whig candidate, lacks but about J12 votes ol an election. We have not the slightest doubt, but that a second trial will set, mutters right." We should like to have tried the question for Treasurer over again. Advocate. We have before us the first number of this paper, published at Winthrop and devoted to the interests of the Mechanic by Hon.

E. Holmes. It is of a large size, well arranged, and evincing much talent in its laste in its selected articles. Success to it. Delugo Gen Soult.

'1 Ins excellent Fire Company held their annual meeting Friday Inst, on which occasion they partook of a Capital Supper at the Elliot House, in Ki.mot’s best style, af or winch tie listened to a comical address on mailers and things in general, by Gen Amasa Soule. lie poets of the We have he fore us the following Reports, vi 7. Land Agents Report, of which we have a partial notice on our first page. Adjutant Report. Treasurer's Report, ami the Tank Coinm ssinii'-r's Report, All those, we shall examine more carefully and lav before our renders, at least, all that is valuablu and of neiul interest.

The Office lechers We have it from authentic sources that there is never been such mulitudes of hungry office-seekers, in Augusta, as during the past week. Wo pity the Governor, who is a man of feeling, and no more will press in upon him, at present. IloKtou Almanac. We would again call attention to this little annual. This Almanac contains 5762 of firms and individuals in business in Boston, giving the street and number at which they keep and the different kinds of business they are engaged in.

Also, a list of 538 streets and Avenues; D2 Wharves; 45 Public Buildings; 70 Public Offices; 43 Packet stations; 75 Stage routes; 106 Societies and Associations; 41 Newspapers 26 Insurance Offices; 32 Banks; and a list of Events and Incidents that have occurred in Boston during the past year, with a full list of a similar nature of important events which have happened through ut the country, besides a groat, many other matters, for daily use and reference. This Almanac is a valuable pocket companion for any person visiting thet city, and should be found on the desk of every business man. The Almanac is for sale at the Book Store of Henry IIvde, and also by Mr. Jenks we believe. The Gloucester'Telegraph says about $40,000 is the amount which will be paid by the Collector of that District in Fishing Bounties.

people of Rhode Island have adopted the new Constitution-; a majority of all the male inhabitants over 21 years of age having voted in its favor..