Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-21
Seventeenth District.

~N~'' A1""V'~A perceive Inat Oens SeugWlckp u
Shafo"' and Gen. Sterling, Of Salisbury, are both in
nomination as candidates for the State Senate at the
next session Of our Legislature. Both are very we'll
know" 'hro"ghoutthe district gentlemen Of talents,
experience. and political integrity; and have no
doubt both are influenced by patriotic desires 10
our country rising in responsibility, aud the various
interests connected with her prosperity protected
since we cannot have but Of these gentlemen
TO represent this district the next session, e, us ex-
anime the claims which each one presents for the sui.
frages Of his feowci,izens, and no,ice the different
positions they occupy in the political arenh! Aud
here' would disclam any hostility either Of the
cand'daes-be"g personally acquainted with each,
aad friendly TO both.
1t will be remembered under what circumstances
General Sedgwick was presented to the people Tor
their support a. the last election. An Administration
OF unparalleled corruption was, IL possible, be put
down; and each party exerted it's utmost strength to
considerable popularity before the people, for
State Senator, and one Of opposite principles
be selected, around whose name the electors Of the
district might rally, and proclaim in unequivoca lam
guage their adherence Of Jacksonism. At this cri-
sis, Gen. Sedgwick was proposed. The high stand
ing and deserved popularity ofthat gentleman, his firm
republican principles and unbending integrity,
dered him the Every man. to meet the exigency OF the
times. 10 him the eyes Of the district were turned;
and his interests were nobly supported at the polls
He took his seat in the Senate, Of the pro-
mnent of that respectable body There, his conduct
principles open and undisgused
as the day. and his motives unsusPec,ed, he secured
the warm attachment Of his Senatorial associates.-
The measures by him advocated were those Of init
mate connexon with our prosperity as a nation, and
Ivy the benign influence Of which our country will rise
still higher in the admiration Of the civilized world
Has he done any thing since his election forfeit the
confidence Of his fellow. ctzens? Has he in any in
stance proved false to his constituents or recreant to
his principles? BY no means. His opposers are chai-
hngsd to point out single act Of Inconsistency in his
political conduct. Yes amid all the veering and ev-
olutions, and changes OF the day, he has remained
I" steadfast and unmoveable."
But the most remarkable nomination Of these re-
markable times is that OF General Sterling by some
jackson men, and small fragment OF the democra-
cy Of this district. That Gen. Sterling federaIist
from his CRADLE and unyieding opposer of Jackson
and all his measures tlhe proclamation excepted
should be nominated by those who ntipodes
to him in sentiment. is passing strange. II will pre-
sent "a singular spectacle to fiery Jackson men
voting for opotOed opposer Of the Hero, and good
old democrats deliberately sacrificing their p,inc-
pies upon the altar Of federalism. Do they SUP
pose that Gen. Sterling will turn his back upoo
his federal and An,i-Jackson men,s--espouse
the cause Of nreaenf annnortar.-ord Io J..-,
med into the Senate by Jacksonian and demo
to the tune Of " Hail to the Chief! !" If he does
play this somerset, have much mistaken his charac-
ter. 1t Is rather difficult to display such political ac-
thrifty at three and ten But the design of this
nomination is perfectly apparent. 1t isto divide the
strength of the An.Jackson party, and thus defeat the
election Of Gen. Sedgwick. The opposition to this
gentleman has become purely personal; and one Of
his prominent opposers has declared that il exerton
could keep him out Of the Senate, it should be done.'
But why drop Gen. Sedgwick9 What will be gain
ed by a change? Nothing. Is his opponent superb
or in talent, despatch in business, political nfor
nation and experience No. Has he evinced firm
er adherence to constitutional principles or more
sacred devotion to his counry7 No. Is he in any re-
spect better man No. Why then make the change :
Because few Jackson-men say it must be done. Be.
cause n Convention, which labored hard Tor union
of sentiment, but could effect it, has issued
sdicl TO The people. These are the reasons-and the
only reasons Will they influence the electors ofthis
district trust not. But since no possible benefit
could the district by the election Of General
Sterling over tho candidate first before the people, is
no, the faith of the electors implicitly pledged by their
former election Of Gen. Sedgwick TO give him Sc
cond support Long established usage declares that
it is can see no reason, then, for deserving him.
And have doubt that every candid mao will come
to the same conclusion.
A" EtectOr ofths Seuentesnth District.
~ Brother Barber Of the New Haven Register has
at las, come out with his long promised "Rsformed
Ticket" for Congress- For several weeks he has been
threatening the public with such measure, and has
written his rieBds In various parts Of the that
such a thing must be done, or the party would 60
doom, or rather could not 60 up. And what does II
amount tot Why he has substituted for his amiabe'
friend Gideon the name Of Luther Loomis of-of-et
us look at the RegisIer-of Suield; and for Dr. ST.
mons that ola Wld.lookiDg. man and Uroken-winded
politician from somewhere about the region Of Dan
bury whose first name Is ZaiRson And he heads the
whole with the title, in great black capitals, REG.
ULAR Democratic Ticket" Yes, it receives the
sanction Of the immaculate Joseph Barber, and be-
comes more irregular" than the Ticket nominated by
the "reguIary'' constituted Convention appointed
for the express purpose. Such II the democracy"