To the Editors OF the Portland Gazette.
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SIR,


In recently passing through number Of
the counties oil Maine, have been much en-
tertained, and sometimes fatigued by the va
rious conversations have heard on the SUBJ
ject OF separation. mere stranger could
form no conjecture OF what may lake place,
from what he hears. The seat ol government
is a topic which interests few towns very
deeply, and il forms the burthen OF their dis
course. Some Of the people OF each oil these
towns, from the positive manner in which
they claim the preference, seem free from
any doubt of tber ability to outstrip their va
rious antagonists in address, aud secure to
themselves the honour OF capitol. Ii the
centre, either of territory or OF population
should be selected, there would be many
grievious disappointmeuis on tins subject il
neither should be taken there will still be
some sorrowiul hearts. Many have ayowed
TO me that were il not for their conviction that
heir town stood the best chance ior the seal
OF government, they should be decidedly "a
gainst the separa ion. Among all the towns
that lay claims to this distinction, two are
the most positive need not name Them, but
| believe they will both be disappointed one
ot them certainly must be and time only
can determine whether one or both.


AN OBSERVER.


rs. In town that nobody bllt the inhab-
itants thinks OF as the seat OF government,
large subscriptions are getting up, il is said,
with as much secrecy as possible for the pub
lie buildings, so as to be able to out bid all
competitors.