Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1834-07-10

| Al the annual meeting ofihe members Oft the Litci-
FIELD County MgiGai Fire Insurance Company held at
the County t'use the 9Th inst. the following gem
temeR were chosen Directors ioV the ensuing year
Phneas Miner, Oliver Goodwin, Charles L. Webb,
Sylvester Gaspin, Samuel r.. Bolles, Jonathan Car
ring,oo. Apollos Warner, William NJ. Burial. David
1 G, Sanford And a subsequent meeting Of the Di-
recters, Pneas Miner chosen Preeideoi. Syires-
Ter Gaipen Secretary, and Orer Goodsoin Treasurer
On abe Saturday previous TO the adjournment Of
Congress, Mr.. Poindextsr elected President pro
TEN. ofihe Senate, after three balotings On the Sd
ballot Mr. P. had % votes, Mr.. King Of Ala. 10, Mr..
| Tyler 2. and 3 scattering.
Itiniam s. holiGoird. Esq Of Winsted, has been
appointed by the President, with tho consent Of the
Sena.e. District Attorney Tor Connecticut, in place Of
ASA Child pretty good appoin'meh--anhifis was
to be given to pa1isan a reward for his services
and fidelity, know of worthy oft than
Mr. Holahird. Though he has always been opposed
to in politics, and has exered his influence against
ia, yet we esteem him fair oppoMeni. lie il open
and aboue -bUara--no snake-in.l the grass.
jus, previous ie close Of session Of Congress
Mr.. Wilkins. Senator fiom Pennsylvania. was uomi.
mated by the Precedent 90 Minister Russia. place
Of Mr. Dick erspn. translated the Navy Department.
who confirmed by the Senate.
No Minister to England was nominated 10 the SEN
by the Presden, previous the adjournment, lie.
after the rejection OF Mr.. S,leyepson.
The National In.eigencer says--" We have AREA.
dy had occasion remark that, the session Of Con-
gress which has just closed the House Of Representa-
lives passe. favoraby unfavorably, upon every bill
which had passed the Senate. We are enabled
say. that the Senate also, before ts adjournment.
passed upon every bill IL by the II. R. The
fact 10 evidence fgreat exeyon NJ The close ola
sion the greater part Of which WAS not disng
hy particular industry assiduiy From ,hisiass
mark of course muss he excepted those ndividualsn
each House wh0se devotion public bnsness s abs-
rious and umceasing We would par,icuIarize, if TO
dsso wosl.l nus justly be deemed nsidioas We sno-
pore nearly every reader will have discovered. thai
nothing wha,eser WINS done 10 restore the public mo-
ney lie proper custody. II still .emans lwha,sver
IL il remains aoy wIsre) in the pc, banks which The
Executive transferred IL"
The Boston Commercial Gazette. a high.toned aud
liberal Jackson paper, in aus;on 60 Mr. Barry's vim
dicalon, says-" The Senate having decided. by an
unanimous Uose. thar the conac, of the Post Master
General in borrowing money at different Banks, was
Illegal il is hoped That he will feel the reLnke and
sigo hs Office I, 10 evident the peblic have con-
6dence in NJ. Barry, end it appears that he is
treating the Presideni md HE lrenss unfairy by
.inuing Ia office. Az Washington, he 10 repuied an
honorable man. Of great amab'liy Of character, bus
bad fiuaacier. Evea 10 his private affairs, in Ken.
lucky, he 10 said 10 have been successful than
in the management Of The ofihe Poet Office
Department"
NJ. Taneys resigaasion. -ImmediaeIy after the
lection Of Mr. fancy, by the Senate, he rendered
the Preadeni bic resignation Of the Office Of Secretary
of The Treasury. And j" answer 10 the letter of Br.
fancy. the President transmitted the following letter.
IL il truly characteristic Of the President, mark ed
throughout. as q Nev-Yosk paper remarks. by she
vein u egoiism-,he same arrogance which has
characterized Of the papers bearing the imperial
sgaaore. II 10 Ny and r and and My Throughout.
Washington. Jane Is, 1884.
Dear Sr-Your resigaaiioD Ofth appointment Of
Secretary OF the Treasury, conferred upon you in The
recess of the Senate asd relinQuiaed in
Of the refusal Of that body confirm your
| animation. has been received.
cannot refrain from expressing, this occasion,
pgofavnd regret Al the aecessiy ofyo"r retirement
tuniiy 70 pass without paying just tribute 10 the pat.
fi0isn, 6rmness and ability which yOu have Dniforihy
exhibited since y0ur nisuductOn iaiO MY caLnei.-
KnoWing that such station was designed by you,
and was in opposition a. yo0r o0uree Of life, could
not bui feel grateful yoU wiieus compliance viii,
MI invitation. you exchanged che Independence Of
your professional pursuits Tor the aors and respOnsi
iiiy Of the ofire Of Attorney General Of the u. s..
This sentiment greatly and deservedly increased
doring the last year. when apoa becoming acquainted
| with the Difficulties which savrouRded ME- anil will
NM earness desire 20 avail Myself Of your services
IN the Treasury Department, you generously abandon
ed the studies and avoraiions which Your life had
been devoted, and encouOieTed iEe responsibility oil
carrying ino execution those great meaeures which
The public tsseren aud che il Of she people alike de.
maRded at OUR bands. Far The prompt and disinier.
6ces. which were Ihes probahe. and which have now
bren realized feel thar owe YOU debt Of gratitude
sad regard which have mot ihe poweg 10 dischar1e
But, py dear cir, yoa have all aDng found support IL
consciousness Of sigh; sBd yoa already have sure
promise Of reward 10 the appropriations and applause
which M Intelligent and honest people always Tender
10 distinguished merit. The plan Of financial policy
which you kave iniiiaed BY Jour acis and developed
IL your official REPORTS and which has thus far recev.
people, will ultimately, trust, ne carried info coul-
pese OpcTasion3 aad.its beaefeal effects ie cnr-
rency OF the coURiFy, and the best interests Of society,"
will be, IN all GOtmre lime. Ian adequate
psRsatiOD Tor the nsONent0yy ihfhsfice 10 which v0u
i have been eHt5 etei. Aud 10 she martyrs
aay cause whqse memory 10 held sacred-sO the
rietiAss in the great struggle redeem Republic
from The eorTnPii0g doninaligD Of great mooied pow
81, will he remembered and honored, in proportion %
I their services and their sacrifices
am, Veay sincerely, and respectfully
1 KOuR friend and OhadieOt eervAaS.