Litchfield enquirer., 1830-05-20
Extract of a letter to tIss Editor, dated

54ssH NEW-aaAV&hs May ", A83v. |
 Some Of the oEjeussof pgominen, interest whcl will engage the aneh,Oa of she Legislature, .he sap- pression of Lotteries the election of United States Senator; the passage of law. called by its friends,
 bill to secure religious freedom; hill constituting every Town Probate District that wishes for that privilege; and new arrangement or organization of the Militia. ' assfl gstsf9 a f.s ..,,sa | The committee on the subject of Lotteries have 1 been authorized to send for persons and papers, All the members appear to feel the importance of crush ing this appalling evil, bat how it be done and preserve the public faith, dificplt question. am tn possession of the views of the committee or o the measures they intend to recommend, hut suppose they will be as decisive and prompt the nature off the case will admit f@ ~"
 Next Thurslay has been assigned for the choice on the part of the lower house of Senator. have but little doubt that Governor Tomiinson will be elected How far the Jackson men will be able to carry their point and divide the friends of Mr. Clay, may be u- certain; but there is large majority of the present Assembly who are opposed .o the present ad,nnistr- ton, there cannot be much doubt ofthe success of Mir. Tonllinsou. B g itE stffEt Hs d
 Hartford County Is the strong hold Of Jacksonism It is said that important changes contemplated n their County Court, Courts of Probate aud Justices of the Peace. Their meeting will be held on Tnes- day next and much sensation has been excited as to the result. If the county meeting should make the proposed changes it is still Gncertaiu whether they will be ratified by the House. It depends much in what shape the question shall be presented. If it | comes up as question between the Jackson and I Ant.Jackson parties, the present incumbents will
 probably retNin their places; but if the Jackson produce the impression that tits controversy be- tween Federalists and Democrats, the result may be otherwise. 4& .., s.s r.F,.E E E4 l
 The bill to secwrc religious freedom, as it is called, has been assigned for dscussoM "Wednesday next. The object of its friends is alter the common law to the admissibility of witnesses. The bl as repor ed provides that mana religious principles shall inquired into any investigation be had concerning them, with view to prevent him from holding office excluding him from tes,ifying in any Court of Jus tce. An amendment has been offered which will au- horxe the admission of any person as witness who believes in tie exis.eoce of God who will punish him f he swears falsely. It is believed that with this amendment the bill would pass by large majority, and perhaps it may become lawas 1t is. It is very unfortunate that discussions such subjects must cessary arse but it is hoped that the proceedings of the house will be tempered by spri. of moderation and frmness. .44
 The Probate Bill" as it is called, has passed the House of Assembly. Its principal provisions you will have learnt from the papers. The very large najori- ty which obtained l4l to 50) is evidence of the strength public sentiment the subject was sur prsed find much feeling exising in some parts of the State upon a subject which Ehad not even heard me sns;oneA ss.ne. Dss aasis is considesed by many asa great grievance that they are now cbmpe'- ed to go 90 far for the transaction Of Probate business when it might he as well done in their own town.- The fate of the bill n the Serate is uncertain. sev- eral of the Senators Judges of Probate, and whether. after the decisive expfesson of the sen,i- mens ofthe House, their interest will influence them to oppose the bill, know not. It will be impossible prevent the adoption of this measure either this or the next session, and should think it would be we'll to yield 10 it now as then. ] 4.y @@y H.f The committee ont the Mili,ia understand, will re. port abill dispensing with all Regmen.ai trainings and with al Company trainings bus iu each year. It would be very desirable thai this subject might be let alone, as the more the Legislature has done the subject for several years pas the morerapd been the declenson of the Militia But there seems to be
 spirit abroad throughout the Union which will nal-
 y produce the destruction of the Milita and fear, the necessity of maintaining standing army in its place. I am sorry that few appear to Do aware Of the importance of ve,aini0e our Militia system unin paired. Many seeu, to have forgotten that great number of the most brilliant achievements of the
 Revolution and of the last war, wdsA performed by this species of military orce and hope the present Assembly will leave the subject where they found it.
 Many oter bills of minor importance have been in.
 rodaced, and some have passed. The revision of the Criminal Law will probably occnpy considerable ne ye, uncefain when the session will close, ,ro- ! bly not under three weeks. sN sst854 SF%F