Gazette Of The United States

By a gentleman who arrived a few days since from Boston, we are happy to learn, that a favourable disposition prevails towards the proceedings of Congress, as far as they had then been communicated. It was a general determination to support the revenue laws and to discountenance every species of fraud or opposition against the impost system. This resolution which was passed, (as far as cursory and repeated conversation in which sentiments were honestly expressed, and tending to the same point, can be called a resolution) under the full expectation that the impost would be laid in a just and reasonable manner; and whatever shape it may wear after passing both Houses, they will no doubt be a good disposition in its favour, among the great body of an enlightened people.

We are likewise happy in hearing from the southern States, that the minds of the people are accommodating themselves to the measures of the new government, and all denominations of citizens anticipate better times, as they well know nothing contributes so essentially to make times good, as such laws as will encourage industry, reward the effects of enterprise and genius, and bear testimony against the idle, the vicious, and extravagant. The good examples that are set, by some distinguished characters, of order, economy, and diligence, will produce most beneficial effects.