Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
Governor Wolcott's Speech.

Oliver Wolcott, the governor elect
Of Connecticut, it seems, has given
great offence to many Of the Demo-
Gratis in that State, in speech late
~ delivered before the General As
sembly. The editor Of the Mirror in
his remarks upon these very offensive
paragraphs, says
Considerable anxiety has been
evinced by the democrats to hear his
Excellency's speech, in order to de-
termine where he would take his
political stand. 1t was not surprising
that they should have felt the inquie-
tude Of suspense, for being destitute
Of men, whose talents could command
his respect, or whose characters could
invite his confidence, democracy was
separated by an insuperable l'arrie',
from all intimate communion With
him. They had proposed and sup
ported his election, therefore, on a
very vague and uncertain knowledge
Of his sentiments on the questions
which divide the parties in Connect
cut. Now that they have heard the
speech, perused it and repcrused it,
is not astonishing that they should in
public approve of it. not because there
is any thing in it that is peculiarly
favorable to their views, but because
they deem Mr.. Woicott necessary to
their party. lie is tower, the pos
session of which they consider indis-
pensable to Misrepresentation. Every
vile therefore, every device Of flattery
and aduIati0n must he excrted to win
him. so SOLICITORS are they on this
subject, that the angry murmurs of
dissatisfaction against several passa-
CESS in the speech, are chiefly coniin-
ed to closed doors CT cautious wllis-
pers. The real state of their feelings
however occasionally breaks out, and
we have heard the following passages
mentioned, as peculiarly obnoxious:
:" If, indeed, my countrymen have
been in some degree influenced in
their choice by favorable estimate
of the services have performed in
various stations. still it is my duty to
acknowledge. that those services were
commenced and continued. under the
guidance of illustriOus men, who were
among the founders of our nation 4
that to the wisdom Of their precepts,
whatever has appeared to be most
meritorions in my conduct, ought
chiefly to be referred. 1t is sufficient
honor for me to have obtained their
confidence and appreciation. Dis
claiming all prctcnsions to partici
patton of their glory. Cannot omit
to express the reverence l entertain
for those sases, whom no articles
could deceive, no temptations sednce,
no dangers intimidate. Their names
have heen already inscribed on the
imperishable table : Of history, and
in now rendering my homage to those,
who, by divine favor, were instrument
tai in achieving our independence, and
establishing QUE government, pre-
suDe that Iperform duty, which
will be repeated by every future &C.
ncration with increasing gratitude
/" Our bench is at this time adorn-
ed with judges distinguished for learn
ing, talents, and purity Of character.
Though the Gospel of Christ, like
the ark of Con, does not require the
support of human strength, yet it is
conducive to good order. piety and
morality, that public teachers of re-
ligion should be designated, and that
laws providing efficient remedies for
enforcing the voluntary contracts of
the people for their support. should
be instituted and constantly maintain
ed.c
=" In respect to the most suitable
mode of supporting the ministers of
religion, there has existed some d.
versity Of opinion among different de-
nominations Of christians. That by
fixed salaries has been, and probably