Litchfield enquirer., 1829-07-16

Nc.; and for want of concert and proper vigilance among the people, the perpetrators have in most in- instancesbeen enabled to eude the arm ofjustice.- meeting will be held in this village. Saturday neat, at o'clock P.iM for the purpose of forming such assOcation-and itis hoped that all persons who have property at stake, and who can spare the time at this busy season of the year, will not fail to attend. P In the American Manufacturer, published at Boston-a paper conducted with frst-rate ability edited by J. G. Whittier, modest young quaker and which we read with at least as much pleasure as any other in our exchange Iist-we find the follow ing article. In general, although it's title would seem to favor different belief has but little to say upon either national local politics; but what it doessay, it says acelt: , %T$A HENRY CLAY-The recent movements of some of our political editors discover small degree off alarm the part of the powers that be-" relative to this gentleman. The firm, decided stand which ke has taken has not only gained him many friends, but has exasperated some of his enemies almost to frenzy. In casting back with deserved indignation, the vile and unprosoked calumpies of his enemies, -u maintaining the principles political economy, which have been fostered by the great sages and
 
 prescription which is striking with bold hand at the very foundation of our liberty, Henry Clay has presented to the eyes of his fellow countrymena mo- spectacle ofpolitica integrity and fearless pari otisn He has invited the seyerest scrutiny into his political movements, and they have received it. The scrutiny has been made by his enemies, but even they could detect shadow upon the sunshine of his public character. The breath of their islander could not dim it. Like the veil thrown over the burn- ing shrine of Isis it was scattered and destroyed by aspiendor which it could not oyershadow.
 "A!armed to find the object of their hatred un- harmed and rising up from the cloud of detracton and incorporate abuseta enough to overlook it, and strong enough to rend its thckest masses asunder, they are calling vehemently upon the people of the United States to beware of the influence and designs ofHenry Clay. They indeed fear him. They know that his eagle eye is turned upon their proceedings, and fear that a heir derelictions from the plain path of duty, will be exposed and condemned as they de- serve. They know that Ire is an injured man, aud they know too, and will sei ere long, that his spirit remains unsubdued by their persecution; and that those who have wantonly goaded the lion must be- ware of his indignation. sssAssA.as''1
 But there is another point on which their fears have turned. It has been determined to make viz orous attack on the Manufacturing System, and here they justly dread encounter with the who has uniformly supported it, and who yet stands ready to npt hs voice, and gather to the struggle the intel- lect and patriotism sf the country. They know that sirer airr asd nssbAtaniial theory could ili abide the keen discernet and giant grasp of such an op- popent. And hence they have considered it matter of policy to blackcn and viIiy his charac,er,-to break in upon his retirement with unsparng animos- iy and, in their own words, to "pursue him with a scourge of vengeance until he finds refuge in tile grave" 1sgE ssey t
 "Such course ofconduct will not, however, pro. ,luce tlc effect which is intended. The worn out charges of "bargain's may beseteraied, but their spell over the iaas 1.-the intelligent is broken-,he delusioa is gone and sJl paaies are begin ming justice ile political integrity of Henry Clay. Let his enemies go pn with their persecution it will ultimately recol upon ,hemselves." s.ff
 aastraN e~- r.~EHR .-e,gtf4 4F A Ncw-Yors parer,2in commenting upon tlle res mark tha, [. lir. Clay stands No with the East ern people" says, "this is us, and will be to the people of New- England" Speak for yourself hfr. Knowledge Is not news to te people ofNew- England that Henry Clay is their favorite--and 1892 fine should besa candidate for the Presidency, will show that New-Epgland is not the only place where Inc will stand l Already ths Jackson .tbere- after to be van Burea or Caboun) presses begin to srembe on account of hisgrowing popularity.
 Great complaints have recently been made in some of the large cities and towns account of the forcement of rule (it has been the law oftic De- pertinent for some tine|by the post offices, by which an overcharge tn ester postage will not be corrected unless the letter be opened in the presence of the postsnassers This undoubtedly will operate to the great inconvenience of merchants and others who in the habit of sending clerks and servants for their lefters; and the press at these offices is frequently such thet it would be next to impossible to open all double triple, and qaadruple letters that the post masters could fairly inspect shem. The excitement was so great in New-York that letter was addressed to the Postmaster General, requesting his opinion and the following answer returped, which will pro- baby put the question at rest. -a
 ] ..rsge,, -,r, e. Gensrai Post. OGce Depaytmens,l ts'' .tss <. 'es .: ~ 25tk June, 1929.
 Sir-Your letter of the 7th inst. is received. The law does not authorise the reiunding oi postage on account of overchargo unless tue letter s opened n presence of the postmaster, or hts clerk. xpa say this is different rGm what your posotice has 'ormer iv done: but it s not different from what other offices have done nor from what the law requires IL has lately been discovered that the post office at New York has been efror and the error IS oroerea to | Al