Litchfield enquirer., 1831-03-24
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

The expediency Of rejoicing the late De!sga alton
TO the National Legislature will be admitted by every
dspassionte mind--by all who aware Of the value
Of their eervices-whO have proper oft, hoe
Of the Stae-and who desire TO promote it's 60.
senal interests, by causing them to be efficiently
presented ON the aoor Of Congress. At the election
in 1929, the sentiment generally prevailed that i,
necessary to elevate the character Of delegation,
with view to give il greater weigh 10 the NATIONAL
councils aud restOre US IN some 10 the high
standing which we formerly occupied IN conducting
tho affairs ofthe government In consequence Of this,
liberal minded men in every par. Of the state untedin
favor Of the names composing the preceding Ticket;
and having crowned their Efforts the auspi-
cious event received with graduation not only n.
home but abroad, and by mu'tituies Of tho true
Of Connecticut who spread this immense
country, and take lively interest in Nil
Aud now, after two years. experience, during which,
the conduct Of the delegation has been subject til"
scrutiny Of friends and loes it is asked with confidence
fevery expectation INDUCED a, the last
election, however high has been ahuudan,ly real
ized2 Have not the members devoted themselves with
uncommon assdui,y to the performance Of their res
ponsibIe duties? Have they not represented with e.
deity the wishes of the people Of the Sa,ey resisted
ry claim which could jusiy bring to the considera-
ton Of the government! Have they been ns,an,
in and out Of seasnD'' promote s'sfha com
welfare" aud defeat many projects of ,spiti-
gated euI in too many instances countcnanced by the
administration, and on various occasions brought be.
fore Congress? 1t should be remembered that ,nr,
Of the delegation took their without much expe.
rience. This was especial" true Of Messrs Huntius-
ton and Ellsworth, the former having been Only ono
session n member Of the General Assembly. and the
latter not having had even that advantage; yet they
with our other Representatives embarked at once in
the business Of legislation, and all have acted part in
high degree credisabs themselves and their con-
stituents.
Why thea should not these faithful public servan,s
be continued at their posts why should they be dis
missed private life, and the state deprived Of III.
benefit ofther unquestionabIe talents Ia il bee...
they have obsyed tho sCiU Of their constituent. in a.
posing such measures Of the administration n. ,v.-.
repugnant to sound policy. and hostile 20 the ;n,.-..
Of the nation il il because, in compliance ,v,. ~.
aOiN, they hsve supported HENRY clav g. a.,
Presidency ofthe United States, and an IN.
OF the American system idsalsd with the welfare AZ
the eo""''ys is IL because moss if not an .r ira.
have "a various iimes addressed The assembly o
'"ey are @smhers. on subjects at deco ana 49,.
INTEREST WA success and have been ,is,saeA !. -
~s'e '"@n SFd'aay aaien,iOe and iu,sressl La. A..
~1ss some 81 them are gaining an eayizhe r.u.,.,;
-, ena s'asesmsns aad yindcasisx the 60.
oSo""sea'eus' 10 high nsslloetual r.ak is.s, No..
~ Cooneilsi And whist are we 20 sus1U,u,. !. 49,.