Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-03-14
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
JOHN s. PETERS,
Governor Of The State Of Connecticut,
DDnCE 4 N AVvInN

UONFHOT Of We kSHte " COHHeCttCUt,
A PROCLAMATION.
At all times Christian Communities have deemed it
their duty, stated seasons, by Prayer and Fast
ing, to seek the face and favor Of God, their Gre
asor aud Preserver;-,o examine their lives and the
determined purposes for their future conduct; and
TO ask his assistance TO conform these purposes to
The precepts and examples of his Son, the Redeem
er, deneaed in the Gospel Of Peace, graciousy
vouchsated TO them for lamp TO their palssto Iu
inmate their course in the race for eternal glory 8
beseeching him TO favor them with the influences OF
his Holy Spirit, that their hearts might he warmed
into love for his service their minds enlarged aud
enlightened, and they enabled so pass the scenes
of time, finally to meet the appreciation Of their
Saviour and Judge -
In pursuance of this ancient and laudable practice,
| have thought proper appoint, ami do hereby APP
point, FRIDAY The ffth Goy Of AprH nert, to Le OBJ
served throughout this State, day OF Fasting, HUI
initiation and Prayer; aud do request all denomina-
lions OF Christians 10 assemble at their respective pia-
of social worship, and unitedy to impore the
Almighty DiSposer Of events, through the atoncment
aud inteccsson Of his Son, Savior, to pardon
alterations from every duty appertaining TO time and
eternity all sins of omission and Commisson;--
eglect of privileges civil and religious and all
engagements from obligations due 10 him, TO our
neglbor aud ourselves and To enlrrat him to quick
affections, by the ,vifying influences Of his
Finy Spirit the exercise of those Christian cliarl-
ties, required in the pages of inspiration commnnira-
ted by God 10 man. to secure eur rest IN hti"sons
above
Al The same time, to tender our hearts overhowng
with gratitude and hankss wing tor religious priv
egeS secured 10 Us by Ifee government; Whclc tS~
cry citizen may render his alterations TO God in that
manner which he believes most acceptable to him, be-
( ing accountable none but the Judge whose eye PEN
the Of the heart, for the truth
! and sincerity of that worship.
And moreover to beseech him, in infinite goodness,
to extend his omnIpolent arm over our beloved coun-
try; and to defend it from all ehemies, domestic and
foreign, from the wiles Of iHsIdous friends, and the
| attacks of open foes -
10 give wisdom to our legislators, that they may be
enabled to adopt measures which will tranquillZe the
h.ist tho
of counny, and secure the lives and property OF
those sections which pursuing their avocatlnns in
peace, acquiring conn cheney by toll and industry.
providing retreat tor the evening OF lite, ny economy
and rugauy, aud by their labor adding to the common
stock ofthe nations wealth aud happiness; direct them
take counsel Of fear, but TO ACT with single ey" t"
the happiness of the country, the harmony OF the people,
| and the perpetuiy of the Union and mako them
sensible that The destiny of millions yet unborn will be-
fixed, by the wise or wicked cast they may give to the
! present momenIous crisis -
To give to executive officers frmness mud decision
TO execute the laws with humanity, moderation and
| sound discretion compelling the obstinate aud diSo-
bcdlen 10 bow to 'le majesty of constitutional law -
To restrain the lcentions detragogues, who scatter
lire brands and arrows through the land and threaten
destruction TO all who obstruct their mad career in
their projects OF ambition aud r"in -
And 10 give TO the people understanding to discern
the way which leads to peace and happiness-ihat
way which will increase the prosperity Of the nation.
and extend the glory Of the repubc-'hat way which
which will continue the blessings of II government
emphaticaly their wn;and give TO them spirit OF
suppicaon, that the light and knowledge Of their in
siItutInns literary, CIV and relg ous, may be extend
ed 10 the remniest otthe eah-hai the Unfit
ence Of their example may give freedom I" world
bound by oppression and error'rue gospel liberty he
planted in every nali0n-and kings and queens become
Hursing fathers and nursing mothers TO the tender
germ, until its extended branches shall overshndow
the whole earth. and universal emancipation be pro-
claimed from ignorance, from tyranny and from sin,
and all languages and tongues unite in songsof praise
to the Supreme Governor of the Universe.
scrvI!e labor and vain recreation on said day are
by law forbidden.
Given under my hand, at Hebron, this twentieth
day Of February, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and thr,y-three, and Of
the Independence Of the United States of, Of Amer-
ca the ffiy-sevenlh JOHN S. PETERS.
BY His Exce'ency's command
Thomas DAY, Secretary.
american Congressional Temperance Society.-On
the goth ns the day appointed by the American
Temperance Society for simultaneous meetings in all
the cities, towns and villages Of the United Saies
meeting Of members of Congress was holden in the
Senate Chamber, at the Capitol in Washington, for
The purpose Of forming Congressional Temperance
Society.
from Pennsylvania called TO the Chair, and the
Hon. Walter Lowrie, Secretary Of the Senate OF the
United States, appointed Secretary Of the meet
ing. The thronp Of grace was addressed ny the Rev.
John P:oudft, of Pennsylvania. A Constitution was
then adopted the plan of abstinence from the useof
ardent spr, and from traffic in it, was signed by mem
beers Of both Houses Of Congress. and the following
persons appointed officers. viz:
President, Hon. Lewis Cass, Secretary Of War.
Vice Presidents.-Hon. Samuel Bell, N. II. Hon.
Gideon Tomlinson. Conn, Hon. James Reed. Mass,
Hon. Daniel Wardwell, N. Y. Hon. Lewis Condict,
N. J. Hon. William Wilkins, Penn. Hon. Thomas
Ewing, Ohio, Hon. Felix Grpndy. Tenn. Hon. John
Upton. Indiana, and Hon. James Wayne, Georgia.
Sec'etary.-Hon Walter Lowrie.
TyeasIwer-Hon. Elisha WhiuleFey, Ohio.
Audtor.-Hon. VIM. w. Ellsworth. Conn.
Executive Committee. Hon. Theodore Frelinghuy-
sen, N. J. Hon. Arnold Naudain, Delaware. Hon.
John Blair, Tenn. Hon. George N. Briggs, Mass and
Hon. Eluiheros Cooke, Ohio.
All members OF Congress, and all who have been
members OF Congress- officers Of the Unned states
government, Heads Of Departments and officers "t the
army and navy, who practically adopt The principles
Of the Society," may hecome members
The Consultation ofihe Society and also the sneech-
es delivered a Temperance Meeting in the Hall q
the House Of Representatives have been printed, y.
will, il is hoped he circulated throughout the
ry-JoWr. Of Comm.
The National In,eigeGcer Ofhe 5,h, ssg.; IN nave
great satisfaction in stating, that ihs r. ~, sour
nal, from which we copied the ~ 60 "s's"'
and capture Of a company efK under A.. ~ me
Camanche Indians. has islac,Orv ev;I.a. - ," ~"
e is an imPositicRl