Litchfield enquirer., 1831-03-31

The desired amendment Of the constitution so ms 10
give to the people direct vote in the choice Of Pres
iden and limit bis term Of office to one term Of iOnr
six years. with other public considerations afford
| ed me ground which thought that my own anx-
iOus wishes retire could he INDUCED without disap
pointing the expectations ofmy friends conflicting
with any public interest. Considering, however, the
| numerous declarations which have received from
large pOrtiOOs Of my cOuOtyIneO ia various quarterp
that my continuance Ia Office another s necessary
to their harmonious and successful alton, Tor
the complete accomplishment Of those measures OF i'm
| prOvement and reform which have been commenced
under my administration, Ifeei Il to be my duty to
yield my personal pUishes TO their solicitations.
pray yOU gentlemen, to accept this expression Of
my gratitude for the favorable manner in which you
have communicated your views, this occasion !;
and believe me, with great sincerity, your friend and
ANDREW JACKSON.
Messrs. Thomas RigdOn, John Cochran, and others.
Judge MarshGiY.-The Warrenton (Va.) Gazette a
few days ago published The annexed paragraph. 1t is
repubished in the National InleIIgencer and the ed
itors express the opinion that IL has fearful air Of
truth about it,. 1t would indeed be national Gala
nifty have Judge Marshall the present time retire
from the station which he has long, 30 ably and so
| usefnly Glled. e
" Chief Justice.-We are concerned 10 hear a re.
port that the venerable Chief Justice az the United
States Court has notified the President that as
as he gets through the business of the present vi
the Supreme Court, he wilt from his increasing indis-
position, tender his resignation Of Office that he has
filled with much benefit to his and credit
himself for more than thirty years. We should be
pleased TO have an opportunity correct this report
but we lear ii is too true"
" PrOii6c."-Undsr this head we have lately oh.
served in our exchange papers Of the great
number OF the descendants of several persons therein
| mentioned at the time Of their death. Among them
ALL do not recoect that any exceeded from 200 to
300. neighbor has handed as the following copy Of
a" inscription on a tombstone in the west burying-
ground, near this village, which Ear outdoes any thing
Of the kind we have Scent
"Here lies the body Of Mrs. Mary Buell., wife Of
Dea: John Buell. who died 4,h Nov. 1858. aged 90
Having had 10 children, lOl grand sh,ldren, 274
greatgrand children, %
total 4lO. 1886 survived her,"
In addition, we learn from our antiquarian friend
that the deceased was grandmother before SHE had
attained her Airty-second year.
'H Honor to sohOm Honor is due."-Durinx the de-
bate in the House of Representatives upon the bill
authorizing subscription Gales & Seaton's col
lection Of Public Documents, Mr.. Drayson Of 8. c.
! "a warm personal and political friend Of Gen. jackson
delivered the following sentiments; and though
they were considered by many of the Jacksonians as
savorng too much Of political honesty be needed
by the party, they had their weight. and the bill was
passed. 1t will it is true give to Gales g. Seaton a
large amount Of printing, varOusly estimated from
600 to 100000 dollars; but the nation will without
doubt be satisfied that the job could have been be-
slowed upon couple Of more worthy fellows than
Gales g. Seaton -
" Gentlemen have urged, that we ought not to pass
this bill because the effect would he to confer ucra-
tive employment Upon those who hostile to the ad-
mnisration. The Press is free. The sdicid.aks al
iaded to sceH entitled to erpress their senti-
"nes as 10 express mine. Their opinion may be
correct and mine rOng, the may be the case
However this may be, would never inquire to what
party any one was attached, who proposed TO enter
into contract for printing proceedings. My sole
inquiries would be whether he could execute il with
fidelity, and for just compensation. Satisfied upon
these points, should regard as prescription ,chich
ought not TO be tolerated, free and gktened body
to reject his application becamse has political opinions
at U0riance sch those of the majority. If our
uotes are to be influenced by such motive, to talk of
the liberty Of the press rostd be dsiusion and mock
cry"
An Eiector Of the 10th District, " Sener," 4" Ma
ny Voters" and two three other commun u.s.
are excluled-some for want Of room, and Others
| on account OF their bitterness. We have no wish 10
see either MI Mitchell Mr.. Perry treated with the
roughness which some Of these writer's treat them
nor will we allow it through our columns.
"Je6srson' was not received in time for this pape
| it will be published hereafter.
Robbery Of the City Bank.-In the preceding pag,
we have given from New-York paper on account O
the robbery Of this Bank 1t since appears sIas ter
1898 doubloons taken, and about SIG 600 IN pos
notes, making the total amount stated in the Banl
advertisement, about $22s, OO0-an amount proba,I,
larger than ever before robbed from any bank il
this country. reward Of $40, 200 is offered for the
apprehen of the robbers and recovery Of the moa
ey by the Bank, g.
CT BY the last mail we received the following &C
count Of the apprehension Of one Of the robbers
CITY Bank R0bber Tuken.-A great excitement wal
caused in the city yesterday mOTniag in consequence
Of the detection Of of the robbers Of the City
Bank. II appears that ntimaOn had been received
that Suspicion person had recently put Up with re-
spectacle citizen, at 179 Elm street. High Constable
Hays his sou, and Mr.. HODan, repared "a the place
on Saturday evening, went 10 his room, and found
trunk. which TREY unlocked aad discovered 20 con.
tain a large sum Of money. They then waited unt
the person suspected returned, who was
arrested and with the money, brought 10 the Police.
He is an Engshn,an. n.y. the same Of Edward Smith,
| and has wife and lwo children 10 this city.
On couuiimg the money there was found in the trunk
1856 1853 dollars, no follows: -
| 81, 1913, City Bank Notes.