Litchfield enquirer., 1829-04-02
STATE SENATORS.
FOR THE L1rcHFiELD ENQUIRER. To tbe Electors of Connecticut.


 To the Electors of COssmecticwt.
 FELLOW CITIZENS :-The foregoing Tick ct is respectfully presented for your conside- ration It will be readily perceived that it has been selected with reference to decisive expressions of public sentiment in various parts of the State. If it should be approved, it is hoped that it will receive an active, en- frightened, and liberal support. It is believed that the moment has arrived when senseless clan,or. idle jealOusies, and unmerited pro scriptiOn should be discarded, and the choice of our Representation made upon those ex- banded and just principles which are so ob- vio,,sly required by the honor and interests of Connecticut. There is no doubt but that we can select Delegation capable of assu- ming high rank in our national councils, and of adequately representing the intelli- gence, patriotism, and virtue of a very re- spectabie State. While no disposition is felt to treat many worthy men who have cOmpo- sed part of our Delegation with disrespect, yet it must be admitted that we have been rapidly descending in the scale of intellect and capacity for some years past, till at length every consideration of self respect, ,and every motive of interest, require that we should commence an upward flight, to re- gain if possible the pinnacle which we occll- pied when the government went into opera ton under the present constitution. Why then should not efforts be made to accom- plish SO suspicious result? Why should not Connecticut aspire to something more than YEA or NAY in the expression of her sentiments upon the various interesting subjects of legislation which must hereafter furnish topics for discussion in Congress ?- If it is best that the policy of internal inn prOvement should be adhered to, ought not eloquence and patriotism to put in plea in favor of developing the resources ofthe cOun- try? lift is proper that domestic mauufac- lures should be fostered, ought not learned and liberal sentiments to stand up in defence of the system which has been emphatically termed American? it is ex- pedient to cherish our commercial and agrl- cultural interests. should not active intelli- gence, and persevering vigour embark in this necessary inquiry? If it is wise to improve our finances, and to enlarge the pecuniary resources of the nation, should not profound thought and acute discrimination aid in searching out the mysteries of these cOmpli- cated concerns? 1.-the peace ofthe country should be endangered, and our national hon. or assailed, should we not have heads to con- ceive and tongues to vindicate the measures demanded by the exigences of our affairs !- If domestic dissentiOns should prevail, and the stability of our institutions should be put in hazard. would not dispassionate minds and vigorous nerves be necessary to assist in strengthening the hands of government! If an attack should be made upon the interests or character of New England, ought not the spirit of the pilgrims to glow in the breasts of our Representatives, and animate them to the contest? Who would not rejoice to see them able to return the shafts of sarcasm upon the assailants with the energy of Bur gess ?-and who would not he ''covered with confusion of face" to witness imbecilty from Connecticut covering before the bold front and lofty bearing of the South, and obliged to fly to Rhode Island for protection And what is there to forbid the selection OI individuals for this station who shall be in all respects abundantly competent to discharge these interesting duties? Shall the monster Party come forth with MANAcLEs for every limb, and send us into the arena of the con flict in the condition of the strong man shorn of his locks? The Improved Ticket has not been formed upon the arrogant suppositiou | that the requisite qualifications belong exclu. sively to one party or set of men. but upon the principle that intelligence and worth should be sought for in every quarter, and cordially supported wherever found. It i. believed that the Ticket is the best which
 could be brought forward under existing cir
 cumstances with any prospect of success.-
 Indeed, it would be difficult to designate ir
 the State men who possess talents better a
 dapted to the business of legislation than ,
 majority of those whose claims to cOpiidenc,
 and respect are now urged upon the Flee
 tsrs. If Ingersoll. Huntington, Ellsworth
 and Stors should be elected, Connectica l will have right to be proud of ftheirei|orts up
 on the floor of Congress. But it is unneces sary to pursue this discussion further. It will be sufficient to appeal at once to che intelli ? gence and good sense of the Electors; ( |. their regard for the influence and characte ? of the State; to their attachment to the hon f or of New England; and their devotion to tn 3 interests of She nation at large. A mOmemtos f iSsae is presented for the decision of the iury T who are the Electors, upon the first MOnda 3 in April next. It is of great importance cha
 there should be a full pannel; that ever