Litchfield enquirer., 1829-02-12
TFoR THE LrrcHrIELD ENoU1RER.l

[FoR THE LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER.l
 To any one who compares the present character which Connecticut sustains in national councils, wth what it formerly was, the dsgsneracy isexceed- ingly humating. The talents, frmness, and virtue, which once distinguished our representation, seem to have passed away with those who exhibited them, and Connecticut, instead of standing forth in all her former acknowledged superiority, must yield to southern domination, and bear the taunts and sneers of southern slave-hoders. Why is il, that Connecticut has fallen from her high estate Are either her talents or her energies ,exhaus'edF Has she not still fund of intellectual wealth, with which the councils of the nation might be enriched, and the reputation of former times be recovered in all its brightness and glory Is Connecticut alone, of all the other states diminishing in talent, she advances in z population and opulence?' 2 This will not be pre- Iepded. sad The present posture of our national affairs de- T nanis the most careful inquiry the part of the people, whom they will send to represent them in Congress. Ifever we needed representation dis- tingulshed for wisdom, frmness, and uncompromisins integrity, it is now. The present is interest Sing period The strong Of national jealousy rushing against each other from the North and the South, most seriously threaten the destruction of those institutions which have been established at the expense of SO much toil and blood. No display of physical power could haze given such deep and solemn interest. seems to occupy almost every mind. The eonlct of principles, terrible than 4he shock of arms, has given awful peculiarly to the present epoch. The deepest and most rancorous ha,red against New-England, has been repeatedly an. uneq,ivocally manifested; and fiji, possi- tle, New England, the Sery birtpsace Of American iiberty the nursery of manly sentiment and heroic virtue would be forever deprived of all political con- sequence in tue Union We do not derive this opin- ion from the clustering and windy declamations of soutlern enthusiasts, but from the Premedated ea" sous of their leading and ;blest men, If this be the fact what policy, nay, what is our duty Shall we quietly await the gathering tempest, wththe hope of escaping its destructive effects Does not wisdom say, provide for the worst Shall we disregard her instructions It is high time for Connecticut to arise, and shake her garments from the dustto send forth her mighiiest and her worthies,; 10 awaken the sleeping energies of her sons aud to oppose, with the resstless eloquence of former days the ofdesolating principles.
 Fellow Citizens, what is your duty at this important crisis9 Can you remain indifferent and inactive when such m0mentons consequences uepeno upon your e%' ertionsl Koa are to decide whether Connecticut shall continue in her present humble condition, or whether her Griswohs and her Trumi,Glls, shall shed new illumination upon her name,and add dignity to her character. Each individual freeman has most important and solemn duties to perform. His respon- abilities are tremendous. If the reputation of our State is debased, he must share in the guilt and mor. tfcaton; # it s ennobed, his is the honor to part cipate in her glory. The posture of the times de- mands the greatest vigilance and activity. Patriot ism. in all its genuine operations, is now peculiarly necessary. The fre-side talk the show of zea. ous deyo,ion to the interests of tho state, to purpose; each individual should manifest his pariot ism by supporting the best and abiest aen we have those amongst us, who can fearlessy measure the weapons of political warfare with the champions of ,le south; who can stand firm amid inc shock of conflicting iperess; and to whom Connecticut, like the mother of tl,e Graceful can point with honest pride, and say, .. these are my jewels"
 SEVENTY-SIX.