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1,900

476,000

Methodist Episcopal Church, 17 Conferences,

Presbyterians, (Gen. Assem.) 19 Synods 98 Presbyt. 1,491 2,158 173,329 Reformed Dutch Church, 1 Gen. Synod; 16 Classes 150 185 11,713

German Reformed Church, 1 Synod, 7 Classes,

Associate Presbyterians,

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Congregationalists, (N. E. Orthodox,)

Protestant Episcopal Church, 15 Dioceses,

Roman Catholic Church, 1 Archbishop,

Friends or Quakers,

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Roman Catholic Bishops. J. Whitfield, D. D., abp., Baltimore; B. Fenwick, D. D. Boston; J. Dubois, D. D., New York; H. Conwell, D. D., Philadelphia; Richmond; J. England, D. D., Charleston;

M. Portier, Mobile; --, New Orleans; B. Flaget, D. D., Bardstown; E. Fenwick, D. D., Cincinnati; Dr. Rosati, St. Louis; Richard, Detroit.

Bishops of the Methodist Church. Wm. McKendree, R. H. Roberts, Joshua Soule, and Elijah Hedding.

INDIVIDUAL STATES.

I. MAINE.

THE first permanent settlement in Maine was formed about the year 1630; and for several years the government of the colony was administered in the name of Sir Ferdinando Gorges as proprietor of the country.

In 1652, the inhabitants of Maine were placed under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. The country was, however, afterwards claimed by the heirs of Gorges, but was, in 1677, purchased by the colony of Massachu setts. From that time the territory formed a part of the colony and afterwards of the state of Masssachusetts, and was styled, the District of Maine, till the year 1820, when it was erected into an independent state. GOVERNORS.

Wm King, entered upon office 1820 | E. Lincoln, entered upon office 1826 Albion K. Paris, 1821 Jonathan G. Hunton, do.

do.

OUTLINES OF THE CONSTITUTION.

.1830

The Constitution of this state was formed in 1819, and went into opera tion in 1820.

The legislative power is vested in a Senate and a House of Representatives, both elected annually by the people, on the second Monday in September. These two bodies are together styled The Legislature of Maine.

The number of representatives cannot be less than 100, nor more than 200. A town having 1,500 inhabitants is entitled to send 1 representative; having 3,750, 2; 6,775, 3; 10,500, 4; 15,000, 5; 20,250, 6; 26,250, 7; but no town can ever be entitled to more than 7 representatives.-The number of senators cannot be less than 20, nor more than 31. The Legislature meets (at Portland,-after the present year, 1831, at Augusta) annually, on the first of Wednesday in January.

The executive power is vested in a Governor, who is elected annually by the people, on the second Monday in September, and his term of office commences on the first Wednesday in January. A Council of seven mem. bers is elected annually on the first Wednesday in January, by joint ballot of the senators and representatives, to advise the governor in the executive part of government.

The right of suffrage is granted to every male citizen aged 21 years or upwards (excepting paupers, persons under guardianship, and Indians not taxed), having had his residence established in the state for the term of three months next preceding an election.

The judicial power is vested in a Supreme Judicial Court, and such other

courts as the legislature may, from time to time, establish. All the judges are appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council; and they hold their offices during good behavior, but not beyond the age of 70 years.

Government for the Year ending December 31, 1830.

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Samuel Cony,

Joel Miller,
Joshua Hall,

Daniel Goodenow,

The members of the

$2 a day; and the House, $4.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Senate and House of Representatives receive each
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the

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Bank of Portland, Portland, 200,000 | Augusta Bank,

Augusta, 100,000

Canal Bank,

Gardiner, 100,000

Casco Bank,

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do. 300,000 Gardiner Bank,
200,000 Waterville Bank, Waterville, 75,000
200,000 Bangor Bank, Bangor, 75,000
150,000 Thomaston Bank, Thomaston, 50,000
120,000 S. Berwick B'k S. B.

Cumberland Bank, do.
Merchants' Bank, do.
Saco Bank,

Saco,

Manufacturers' B'k do.

100,000 Union Bank,

Bath Bank,

Bath,

Lincoln Bank,

do.

Kennebunk B'k Kenneb.

Bruns'k,

50,000

50,000

100,000 Vassalboro' B'k Vassalboro' 50,000 100,000 Winthrop Bank, Winthrop, 50,000 100,000

The Bank of the United States has an office of Discount and Deposit at Portland.

EDUCATION.

The principal literary seminaries in Maine are Bowdoin College at Brunswick; Waterville College at Waterville; the Bangor Theological Seminary at Bangor; the Gardiner Lyceum at Gardiner, which was established "for the purpose of giving to farmers and mechanics, such a scientific education as may enable them to become skilful in their professions"; the Marine Wesleyan Seminary at Readfield; and 29 incorporated academies.

Every town is required by law to raise annually, for the support of common schools, a sum equal at least to 40 cents for each person in the town, and to distribute this sum among the several school districts according to the number of scholars in each. According to the reports made in 1826, there were, in the state, 2,499 school districts; 137,931 children between the ages of 4 and 21; of which 101,325 usually attended school; the sum required by law to be annually raised, $119,334; annual expenditure $137,878,57.

II. NEW HAMPSHIRE.

THE earliest grant of the territory of New Hampshire was made in 1622, to John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges; and the first settlements were begun, in 1623, at Dover and Portsmouth.

In 1641, the settlements in New Hampshire voluntarily put themselves under the government of the colony of Massachusetts, and were allowed to send representatives to the General Court at Boston, till 1679, when a new government was formed, and New Hampshire was made a separate province.

In 1686, New Hampshire was placed, together with the rest of New England, under the government of Sir Edmund Andros; in 1689, the union with Massachusetts was revived, and continued till 1692. From 1699 to 1702, it was united with Massachusetts and New York; in 1702, it was again united with Massachusetts, and so continued till 1741, when a final separation took place.

John Cutt,

GOVERNORS, &c.

Under the Royal Government.

President, 1680 Walter Barefoot, Dep. Gov. 1685

Richard Waldron,

do. 1681 Joseph Dudley,

President, 1686

Edward Cranfield, Lieut. Gov. 1682

In 1686 under the government of Sir Edmund Andros.

In 1689 the union with Massachusetts revived.

John Usher, Lieut. Gov. 1692 | Samuel Allen, Governor, 1698

William Partridge,

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In 1699 united with Massachusetts and New York.
In 1702 united with Massachusetts.

Benning Wentworth,

Gov. 1741 | John Wentworth,

Gov.

1767

The English government terminated in 1775, and in 1776 a temporary government was formed, which continued during the war; Meshech Weare being annually elected President.

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A Constitution was established in 1784; and in 1792, this Constitution was altered and amended, by a convention of delegates held at Concord, and is now in force.

The legislative power is vested in a Senate and House of Representatives, which, together, are styled The General Court of New Hampshire.

Every town, or incorporated township, having 150 ratable polls, may send one representative; and for every 300 additional polls, it is entitled to an additional representative.

The Senate consists of 12 members, who are chosen by the people in districts.

The executive power is vested in a Governor and a Council, which consists of five members.

The governor, council, senators, and representatives are all elected annually, by the people, on the second Tuesday in March; and their term of service commences on the first Wednesday in June.

The General Court meets annually (at Concord) on the first Wednesday in June.

The right of suffrage is granted to every male inhabitant of 21 years of age, excepting paupers and persons excused from paying taxes at their own request.

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