Litchfield enquirer., 1833-03-28
COMMUNICATIONS.


pound as amusing it is unique. Their real objects
are various their characters though they all pro-
(eSs to seek the attainment Of one common purpose
They profess toseek representation of the farming
a3d mechanic interest, and propose the only meth
cd Of accomplishing this object selection Of candid
ates exclusively from those classes. This proposal is
to say the least, nmaton that hitherto those inter-
esrs have been egleced by representatives. To
such charge is sufficient reply that it is not true
majority Of that pariydoubess wish fair represen-
taon Of the town; yet the principle which they
proceed is in direct opposition their Wishes and il
carried into practice would entirely defeat them. We
Say mgjOrtty-or we are well aware that ofthe
foremost in their ranks, who loudest in the cry Of
Workey," and whose claims 10 the title Of sOOrking-
men al best but sender-are really very desi-
rous Of fair representation. Why is all this active
sympathy for the laborug classes exhibited by men
who have never before soed finger either with them
tor them What means all this riding and talking
ard caucussing the fraernal embraces Of old political
opponents, and the multiplied caresres Of the dear
abused la,oreys? Let those who for years have listened
to the cry of Town II III Aristocracy," and who have
observed the twisting and turning, the wheedling and
csaxing and teazing Of bafed political asprants, look
for its meaning and origin in that disappointed ambi-
'ion which never rests till it has had its revenge till
revenge has become hopeless. Let them look further
and they will find another hidden feature in this new
combination. Mr.. Harrison was last year member
Of the LegislatureI and according our custom would
probably be put in nomination the present year. Dur
eng the canvass FOE the last presidential election the
earnest solicitations Of his friends he attended Two or
ahree meetings held for the purpose ofmaking arrange
snens for that election. For doing he was grossly
abused by member Of the Jackson party, and told
with oaihs and threats that I" marx should be put up
him. that he should be member ofts nerl Leeis-
lature." Those WHO have heard of the project Of
working-mens party, started last fall, with the hope of
smuggling in Jackson man, can see another leading
string in the origin of the party 1t may not have sue
ceeded; the archer may have shot wide of the mark;
hu, this does not dsprove the intention Of his aim.
There is still another feature. There is a pretty
good supply of Federalism OF the true blue stamp mix
ed in the iump wholly concealed however by the
homespan; and this accounts for not little arior
rather udicrousy displayed in the cause OF the work
ing-mea. Whether any new born zeal in siraienin g
the Lawyers. in securing dressing uing coat forthe
d'iStocrdcy may be attributed to the hope of paving
the way to future seifelevaton the public must Judge
from appearances.
The union Of such diversity Of political and pri-
vae interests would naturally lead us 10 expect some
little clashing machine made up Of so many oppo-
sing principles would probably run somewhat irregu-
larIy and the actual operation its first trial was re-
ally more amusing than that of grammar grinder
First came Antmasonry with noseless step, courtesy
ing and blushng and finally retiring under the virgin
honors and ho"eyed concentrations prousely heaped
upon it by jealous " brother of the Fraterity."-
Next, Democracy gu ps down the whole lump Of Fed
erasm, indigo and all, at single swallow; and Fed
eraiism, with great activity, and overlooking with
gratitude for official dignity, leaps from behind the
counter, shouting % Hurra for the Work ies Jack
sons. with eye askance, the cloven- foot concealed
rthe time the other leg bare stood chop-faen in de-
teas, ogng and leerng, and finally swallowed the
whole pepperpod, smacking its lips to show lis fond
for the spice while the whole tribe unsuspect
ing working men stood aghast, in establishment at
their own popularity.
Whether such amalg amation will be acceptable
to The farmers and mechanics Of The town ofLchfeid,
we will no, presume to say. They must decide that
such combination it can do no good il may do
MUCH evil IL VIII CTcdtc new anu unnecessary uiti-
sions; and its direct tendency is towards weak and
partial representation We nothing Of the spirit Of
republicanism in prescribing any man class of men
we do believe they the only friends free
principles who play the brawling, fawnng demagogue
abroad and the tyrant at home. Others may differ
from Tndi, duals who are ready to do any thing
and every thing for their own promotion may shed
crocodile tears and cry in mock sympathy against
imagined oppression hut let The people look it,.
Ifihey will not examine for themselves, but will be-
ieve they injured because others tell them So and
will fight agans, their interests and their own
convictions because others wish them TO do it irthev
will blindy put the leading strings The heck of
every demagogue, let them be assured they giving
the hip the rein and the spur into the hands Of those
who will goad with desperation and lash with fury
cqualled only by the rapaciiy and injustice by which
they gained their elevation. JUSTICE.
Fair play, Mr.. Printer is jewel. dislike all I'M
when act openly and above board that choose
to second their proceedings. Can you inform u.s. Mr..
Editor, why the friends Of Mr.. Harrison, after secur-
ing his nomination athe late Republican caucus,
fused to nominate second candidate for the Legisla-
aurei Was not the meeting called to nominate TWO
Representatives Why then nominate but one?
Was not the hand Of Joab in this matieri and is it
no, the intention Of the family regency, after securing