Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-12

men, possessed of the means of war, can nev- CT be conquered by a foreign foe. To any just system, therefore. calculated t0 strength J en this natural safeguard of the country, | shall cheer(ully lend all the aid in my power.
 It will be my sincere and constant desire 10 observe towards the Indian tribes within our limits, a just and liberal policy and to give that humane and considerate attention to their rights and their wants which are con- sistent with the habits of our government, and the feelings of our people.
 The recent demonstration of public senti- ment inscribps, on tlIe list of Executive du- ties, in characters too legible to be overlook ed, the task of reform; which will require, particularly, the correction of those abuses that have brought the patronage of the Fed cral Government into conflict with the free- dom of elections. and the counteraction of those causes which have disturbed the right. fnl course of appointment, and have placed, or continued power in, unfaithfnl or incom- petent hands.
 In the performance of a task thus general lv deineated, shall endeavor to select men whose diligence and talents will ensure, in the ir respective stations. able and faithful cO- operatiOn-depending, for the advancement of the public service, more on the integrity and zeal of the public officers, than on their numbers.
 A diffdcnce, perhaps too just, in my own qualifications, will teach me to look with reverence to the examples of public virtue left by my illustri0us predecessors, and with veneratiOn to the lights that flow from the mind that founded, and the mind that refor med, our system. The same dltiidence indu- ces me to hope for instruction and aid from the coordinate branches Ofthe government, and for the indulgence and support of my fel low citizens generally. Aud firm reliance on the goodness of that Power whose provi- dence mercifully protected our national infan- cy, aud has since upheld our liberties in vari- ous vcissitudes, encourages me to offer up my ardent applications that he will continue to make our beloved country the object of his divine care and gracious benediction.
 The National Journal accompanies the speech with the following remarks :-
 We do not feel ourselves called on for the present to call public attention to any of the sentiments it contains, except those which are embraced in the following paragraph:
 ",The recent demonstration of public sen- timent inscribes on the list of executive du- ties, tn characters too legible to be overlook ed, the task ofreforn, which will require par ticularly the correction of those abuses that have brought the patronage ofthe federal gov ernment into conflict with the freedom of e. lectOns, and the cOunteraction of those cau- ses which have disturbed the rightful course of appointment, and have placed, or contin- ued power in, unfaithful or incompetent hands,
 The insinuation here conveyed is con- temptible. It is very probable Gen. Jackson has been taught to believe in the existence of ''abuses that have brought the patronage ol the federal government into conflict with the freedom of election" because such has been the purport "f the party slang for the last two years; but if he has SD far surrendered his natural sagacity as to suffer itto be hood winked by those around him, this virtual i'm peachment ofthe conduct of his predecessor was gratuitOus as well as unjustfable, and places his character for intelligence and ele- vation of views in no very fattering light.- When the people sit down calmly, as they will after the excitement of the hour has ter minated, and review the rapid progress which 1 the country has made within the last four years, both as regards her rebutation abroad and her prosperity at home, it is worse than folly to suppose that they will any longer suf- fer themselves to be deluded by the cuckoo cry of reform. What is there to reform What change from prosperity and renown can we seek?
 We are told that a particular object of Gen. Jackson's care will be "the counteractiOn of those causes which have disturbed the right ful course of appointment, and have placed, or continued power in, unfaithful or incompe- tent hands," The Delphic oracle could not have discoursed islander in more mystic style. In what instance has there been any disturbance Of"the rightful course UfappOint- ment?" When has power been placed or continued "in unfaithful or incompetent hands ]"
 It would be instructive to institute con- parison between the Inaugural now before us. and that delivered by MT. Adams in l825.- But we forbear. The people themselves will contrast them, and when the hour of idolatry shall have passed away, will blush for the in cOnsderate course to which they have lent themselves.
 CONGRESS.
 Ertension ef ths Pension System.-In the House of Representatives, Tuesday, Feb. 24, the bill to amend the act to provide for per- sons engaged in the land and naval service in the revolutionary war, was ordered to be en- grossed. The bill was reported by the com mittee on military pensions, and the chairman l lee; asn he Chu ce AL l