Litchfield enquirer., 1831-03-24
COMMUNICATIONS.

The approaching election is to be decisive OF the
policy which the government of this shall adopt
in relation the great subject Of protecting domestic
manufactures aud ofpromOing internal improvements.
The local situation of Litch6eld County the extern
sive water privileges which its many afford
the OF the SOIL and the pursuits Of the nhabi
lans, render the support Of the american System Nm
object Of permanent interest and far the COM
ing election will have abearug upon the policy which
that System recommends, its importance can scarcely
he estimated II is that the election Of any indi-
vdual to either branch Of the Legislature can be OF
much importance ne it respects the policy Of the ma
ton; but as expression Of public opinion upon a
subject which agi,ases the whole country, and which
has divided it into parties whose character and prin
cples distinctly marked and defined, this election
must be regarded as Of prime interest. However
much few jealous partizans may endeavor to keep
of view the real subjec. in dispute, and however
much they may inss, upon an adherence antquated
political distinctions and party discipline, the people
will readily discern the real interest which 10 at stake,
and will not be upmindful Of their duty to support
policy which 10 important to the well being Of the
community. The friends Of Henry Clay and Of the
American System are organizing themselves through
the country, and glad TO perceive that this
10 to be made the great line Of demarcation between
the parties this election. Il is painful disappoiO,
ment to certain opposers Of Mr. Clay, whose hopes
prefcrment werc excited by the temporary ascenden.
cy .of Jacksonism in the last Legislature, 10 see the
people rallyng under the standard Of the American
System, and coming in their stengh in support oil
its Author and Defender. The people Of Litchfeld
County have never been unmindful Of their obligation
to sustain this policy, having experienced its beneficial
influence, and having been profed by its operations:
and we think we hazard nothing IN saying, that the
coming election will shew increased attachment to
ts principles. The " deenature'' Of M. Church has
placed Mr.. Huntington in the field a candidate Tor
Congress without opposition, and we are confident
that the interests Of the County entrusted
10 a more able md faithful representative. We are
happy that we can calculate upon his election with alb
soute certainty.
As il regards the candidates for Lieutenant Govern.
or il is believed that there will very little difference
Of opinion among the electors Of this County. The
nomination of Orange Merwin has placed before them
the man Of their choice. We aware that he has
been for time past under the prescription ofthe
Jackson party in this County, because the people once
ct TO elect him to Congress in opposition 10 the
regular candidate" for the time being but 10 spite
Of all their sneerng, he enjoys ia very grea, degree
the confidence Of his ellow.ci,izens throughout the
State. His we'll known attachment to the principles
and policy which the people of this State regard
high importance to the prosperity Of the ma ton,
der his election highly probable; especially as
his opponent 10 not known TO possess friendly feel.
ing towards those grea. national objects.
For Senators, the Electors Of this county have be-
fore them the Of gentlemen who possess great
share Of the public confidence. We aware tina,
in the l7lh District a feeble opposition may bc expects
ed to the election Of Judge Peuboue but have too
much confidence in the intelligence and patriotism Of
the electors Of that District believe that they will
consent 10 be represented by man, who, whatever
may DO his personal merit, 10 claimed and supported
by party whose principles at with the bes,
interests Of the District.
We have no reason 10 fear that the electors of
Li.ch6eld County will be negligent at the coming
election. There 10 q spirit abroad througho the
County aud State which wi not be put down by the
feeble efforts Of the jackson dictaors and their SUBJ
mssive adheren,s. The proscriplve and Indifferent
policy Of the party which had the ascendancy in the
last Legislature, has aroused the Indignation Of the
intelligent ireemen Of Connecticut, and the day oil
retrbu'ion which 10 ut hand will assuredy award to
them tie righteous judgment Of The PEOPLE.
To the Electors Of the County Of Litckfeld.
FtllOsU Citizens The foregoing Ticket, made on,
by meeting Of the friends Of Henry Clay and the
American System, convened at Hartford on the 23d
Of February last, i. hoped will be cordially and Wig
orousy supported throughout this County. The meet.
ing which selected twas numerous and highly respect
table, represented the wishes and interests Of mos:
parts Of the State, and comprised large share ofte
old fashioned republicans OF Connecticut the prnci-
pies Of which maintained thorough ascendency in
all IT its proceedings II 10 understood that the great.
est cordially and harmony prevailed on a, occasion
and while IL admitted that former differences 1.-THE
cause Of which longer EXIST should be farso,en,
the members scers unanimous IN adcpting and putting
fo'"ard one great idea paramount to euesy Other
that the easse Of genuine rspaSicanism Demands the
union Of all spght msR, and the concentration otheir
Efforts to resist the Prcgress Of Jaeksoais ia sis a:
and defeat sN as vaccinations and sjnss purposes,
'Ohsfher present failure The sole inqary en,ertain
ed by the meeting respected the names which should
be selected TO compose she Repubican Ticket-names
which woald beet sasisiy all Interests and crafty
variety Of feelings. aud hest unite the ireBds of Mr.
Clay, and Of the system 10 which THAI Statesman is
devoted and most win shs respect and coincidence
Independent electors GhFesghOut the State.
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