The New Hampshire Gazette

March 25.

On Saturday morning The President of the U. S. arrived in town from the seat of government. He came on as far as Hartford in his private carriage, when his horses failing, occasioned by the extreme badness of the roads, he took the Mail Stage. The President was in town only about half an hour, during which time he was waited upon by a number of respectable citizens. The fatigue of his journey, and the renewed indisposition of his amiable lady, prevented his gratifying his fellow-citizens by receiving those public testimonials of respect and veneration which had been contemplated for the occasion; and induced him, thus suddenly to set out for his seat at Quincy in the same carriage in which he arrived. Captain Amory's troop of Horse, were in readiness to have escorted him, if his approach had been known, or the length of his visit, had possibly admitted of their collecting.

It must be highly gratifying to every liberal mind, to see the First Magistrate of a great nation, when convenience requires it, relinquish every appearance of distinction, and -travel through the country as a private gentleman. Plains and simplicity are the accompaniments of true greatness, and in our illustrious President, are eminently displayed the result of unaffected goodness. We sincerely hope that his official cares will allow of his passing the summer, in his native state, and that his residence here may contribute to his health and domestic happiness ! and we ardently pray that his invaluable life may be long preserved-that his usefulness may be continued-that his country may be prosperous happy and grateful under his administration--and when the sovereign Disposer shall call him from this mortal state, the transition may be easy, and the change inexpressibly advantageous.