The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-02-09
Buonaparte, and in Gen. ANDREW JACK

and in Gen. ANDREW JACK
SON.
As to the next presidential election, let
me presume TO suggest the sentiments of
the friends of Mr.. ADAMS. Viewing him
as man eminently qualified,tO fill the sta
ton, they would rejoice to see the Senti-
ments of the union generally in unision
with their own. But they will not solicit.
If Mr.. ADAMS should not be reelected ,he
cannot be Invested of the honor of having
merited it. Nor do the friends of Mr.. ADJ
ANS suppose that there are not other men,
who would support the dignity and main
tain the interest Of the country. But re-
garding his support with higher views, as
in unision with the spirit ofour Institutions,
which is to bestow honors on the most wor-
thy, they will support him with mistaken
frmness. The friends Of Gen. JACKSON
will find it difficult to elevate him to the
Presidency, and still more difficult after
wards to qualify him for the station. A
victory could do them no honor, but may
tend to subvert the liberties of the coun-
try.
The Delaware Waterman asserts that the
late election of Senators, i'm the United States,
from that State, was decided on the old con
test between the democrats and the federal
ists''--and that it twas entirely owing to the
latter that Messrs. Ridgely and M'Lane were
elected''-no doubt this was so. In Delaware
only are the old party distinctions fully kept
up, and they are very nearly as closely drawn
fEnvy Al. Al
is less bitterness, and a greater degree of toll
Grafton in all things, except as to appointments
to office. The gentlemen elected are emf
nently qualified for the places to which they
have been appointed, and worthy. Their
politics are only referred to for the purpose
Of introducing the following paragraph from
letter dated Washington, Jan. Is, and adj
dressed to and published in the Richmond
Enquirer, as shelving one of the curiosites of
the politics ofthe times" Delaware has lust
covered herself with honour by the election
of Louis McLane and RidgeIy.
Niles Register.
We publish this week the proceedings Of
the meeting in Fairfield county, and intend
noticing them further hereafter. 1t will suf-
flee here to remark, that however much we
are disposed to see a salutary reform introdu-
ced into our system of nominating however
strong we may have expressed ourselves in
favor of districting, we do not wish to see
resort to violent means, and system of pro
scsiption introduced. Because some deser-
wing men were nominated, at time when
Others unworthy were named as candidates,
should they be denounced? That some are
little qualified to Gll the places for which they
are candidates, and that others entirely desti-
fIItn NF han
we well know and it was by q species of
intrigue that they obtained their nomination.
But there are others who are emnently emit
tied, to support, and against whom not a finger
of ours shall be rased.---Hurt. Tines.
FAIRFIELD
COUNTY MEETING.
1t a Meeting Of the Republicans of Fairfield
County, held at Weston, pursuant to public
notice, on the Esd dry Of January. 1897,
JOSEPH BENNEI, ESQ. scas called to
the Chair, and AVA CRAY oppointed
Secretary.
1hE FOLLOWING PREAMBLE AND REsuLU-
TloNs WERE ADOPTED WITH GREAT UNA
NIMITY.
WHEREAS, the right of nominating their
Rulers belongs to the people of this State, land
NOT 20 the Members of the Legislature; and
P'CSCuI vi Illuminating state
officers and members Of Congress is danger
Gus usurpation of the rights Of the People, and
contrary to the spirit and principles of our Re-
publican Government; and whereas, evils re- |
'ultlng from this practice, and from the gene
al ticket system, out of which that practice
grew, have produced much complaint and dis
satisfaction in the community
THEREFoRE-
Resolced, That the general ticket and eau
'us systems are contrary to republican prin-
:lples, and ought to be abolished and that the |
district system of election, being the only ef |
ectual- permanent remedy for the evils com
blamed of, ought to be adopted; and that we
VII continue to use our eXertions in favour of |
hat system; and that we will support such
candidates for State Senators and Members of
Co"gress' at the approaching election, as are
Known and avowed friends Of Districtng.
hesotued, That we recommend to the Re-
publican friends of Districting, in the several
Counties, to meet as soon as may be- by
County Conventions or otherwise, and nomi-
1ate their candidates for Senators and Mem
oers of Congress, and also to appoint II num-
Der of Delegates, not exceeding FIVE for each |
County. to attend a General Convention, to |
be held at Swathers Hotel, in Middletown. |
On Thursday the first day of March next, for |
The purpose of forming from such nominations
A Republican or District Ticket, and OF recon- |
mending it to the electors far tba;r c,n,or+ . |