The Litchfield County post., 1826-12-26

report to be true but if it is, we trust the T government will beStir itself. England should not be allowed to obtain foot-hold upon that Island; for if she does, she will never relnquish it. It is better perhaps for all parties that the Island should not \ change masters. But # there is to be a ehdngc, the course for our government is clear. The United States, and not Eng land, must put the garrisons there. The British West India Colonies give us com mercial difficulties enough already. And they must never be allowed to key the I Gulf of Mexico.
 ! HARTFORD COUNTY REPUBLICAN l MEETING.
 Pursuant to previous notice, a numerous meeting of Republicans from the various towns in the County was holden in this city on the 14th inst.
 Hon. LEMUEL WHITMAN was ap- pointed Chairman.
 GURDON ROBINS Esq. Secretary.
 The object of the meeting having been explained, the following preamble, and res- olutions, were, after much deliberation and full discussion unanimously adopted. Whereas increasing dissatisfaction pre- vails, respecting the present mode of nom mating candidates for Congress and the State Senate, by the members of the Le- gislature and whereas experience has shewn, that there are weighty objections to this practice. whether considered as a means of designating candidates, or with reference to its influence on the business of the Assembly particular that part ofits du- ties relating to appointments. This mode of designating candidates, is unjust and un- fair, opening a wide door to intrigue, bar gain, and management : In this, and some other Countries, nearly one half of the towns have no voice in the nomination, which is proved to be the most essential part of the election of state officers, ,and the representatives ofthe people, chosen by general vote of the electors of the state 4the designation is made almost year be- fore the election takes place and whilst the senators and members of Congress, are particularly regarded as district or county representatives, they are nominated remote from their counties, under the influence of that spirit of intrigue, bargaining and com promise, which will ever be found inseper- able from legislative body, possessing, the whole appointing power of the State and which, it would be wise to repress, instead of giving it greater scope and activity, by adding to that appointing power, the stim- ulus of an almost absolute controul over all popular elections with the exception cf one branch of the Legislature. The man. ner in which candidates have been desig- mated for the elective offices, without the knowledge or participation of the people, has not only impaired public confidence ;n such nominations but is believed to be the principal cause, of the want of that lively interest in political affairs, and that saluta- ry public spirit, whi-h once distinguished the republican party, and were the source of its union and energy :-WHEREFoRE ResOtved, That we will use our best en-
 deavours to restore to the people the
 right ofdesignating candidates for the e.
 lective offices, by their delegates in
 county conventions, or in such other
 way as they may deem just and e.
 quitable.
 2tly. Resolved. That our Republican
 friends in other parts of the State be re-
 quested to cooperate with us in effect
 ing charge in the manner of making
 nominations, and in some way publicly
 express their sentiments on this impor-
 taHt subject.
 Sdly. ResOlned. That if it shnll appear, as
 we think it will, that majority of the C.
 lectors are opposed to the members of
 Legislature, exercising controul over
 popular elections, in the manner they
 have done, we shall hereafter deem such
 an exercise of power wholly unwarrant-
 able, and feel under no obligation, what
 soever to support any nominations which
 they make.
 4th. Without expressing an opinion, ,wheth-
 CT all the candidates for this county last
 May,are acceptable to the great body of
 electors, being unwilling to adopt any
 measure which may tend to produce con-
 test at the ensuing election, or hazard
 division of the republican party,
 ResolUed. That it is inexpedient at the
 present time, and under the existing
 circumstances, to interfere with the
 present nominations for the country. 5th. Resoled. That committee be ap-
 pointed with power to call republican
 county convention, if by them deemed
 expedient, for the purpose of nominating
 suitable candidates for the offices of
 Member of Congress, and two Senators
 for this county, and such other officers
 as may be necessary which convention