Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1834-05-22

any ether country, some Of the EederaIists
who united with and 0dltere TO the Jackson
party, are the most detestable. They appear
10 have cut themselves loose from every III.
and obligation, and principle, which should
bind men tn their country and society.
Mr.. President. near forty years ago, Mr..
Jefferson Was alarmed at the progress of Ex-
eeUtive encroachment, under the administra-
ton Of the Father Of his Country.
a II that administration, characterized as it
was by FsrbeaFance, moderation and wisdom,
was justly chargeabIe with encroachment,
what would be the surprise OF Mr.. jefferson,
il. rising from the dead, he were TO behold
the enormous and startling pretensions of the
present Chief Magistrate? It is in vain to
disguise it the rapid strides of the Exectl-
tive, II not checked, will soon inevitably con-
duct Us to a practical monarchy, in which,
Knocked with the forms Of free government.
we shall in fact have one will, and that a unit
And why, air, has this great nation beena
tated and convulsed to its centre, bankruptcy
and ruin spread .hroughout the land. and a
frightful and unmitigated future opened to a
distressed People Congress, at its last ses-
! sion, having rcconeiled and tranqnilized the
country. by parental compromise, previous
TO its ADJOURNMENT. placed seal upon the
public treasury. The ensuing spring opened
great interests Of any country, exhibit more
uumixed prosperity than those of the People
Of the United States. up TO the adoption Of
/ that fatal measure which has scattered disas-
ter and distress throughout all the conditions
Of an unoftnding society. And why, why
was il adopted?
Why did the President resolve on that un-
fortunate step? CaD he not live in quiet and
repose, without perpetual excitetnent !? Must
he ever have some object of eager and ar
dent pursuit All his recent pluuges seem
to have been made, / will not say for the
wantOD. hot unnecessary purpose of tramp
ling under his feet the Bank of the u. States,
which had offended him and awakened his
vengeance. Will the President never cease
to regard himself as great political hunter,
who. before he secures the tail or skin Of one
prize, which he has won in the chase, must
dash, with horse and hound, into the depth
Of the forest to start fresh game?
Who. Mr.. President, advised and urged
that most extraordinary measure! We are
told that two-thirds Of the Presidents Cab
met were opposed to it. You are charged
with having connseled il; hut will not be-
lieve it. ] cannot allnw myself ia think that
one, Of your experience and enlightened un-
Outstanding, could have Recommended pro-
ceeding so repugnaBt to the Constitution and
Laws, and 50 detrimental to. all the interests
OF the country. No, sir. twas the work Of
| deep, and dark, and Irresponsible cabal,
composed Of individuals, lean. laDk. lantern
/ jawed. holOw-hearted, and with empty pur-
\ ses, who, to the exclusion of his best and wis
lest friends, have surrounded and taken pos
session of the person of the President, for
l their own sinister purposes, and TO the hazard
| Of his character and fame. And under what
promises was the decision made to remove
the pubic deposites!
! There was ngetty considerable sort of a
row 10 the HOuses0f Representatives ut Wash
ington, on Tuesday, Mrssrs. Jones and Har-
| din were the principal actors, Mr.. Hardin
twas the aggressnr IN the first instance. far he
/ broadly minated that the Committee, 10
their decision in favor of Mr. Moore. werein-
9aenced by party motives. A letter from
Washington says -
"aMr. Hardin, being hard pressed by many
! members. finally retracted his imputatiOns, so
far as the COMMITTEES were concerned, with
the exception Of Mr.. Jones. Mr.. Jones, 10
his rejonder. said that the member from Ken
lucky. (Mr. Hasdin) was unworthy OF seat
upon this floor, and here gery-serious alter |
cation cOmmanced. The Speaker called them |
to order, and finally put them down as fast as
they rose hut each continued, notwithstand |
INK ttl6 esfUTtS 6uu OTuCIS tuc NfbutJs u us
charge a volley OF abuse at the other. Not I
wifhstanding the violence Of the alteration |
between the gentlemen above named, it will |
mt. ii is supposed, go any farther. Mr.. Har- |
din ID cripple. and Mr.. Jones is q Metho- |
dist Of great sincerity and devotion.
aWAsHINoToN, May 10. 1884.
It Is now generally understood here. that
Mr.. Van Ruren, some ten days ago, wrote to |
New-YOrk; and. 10 the course Of his letter.
stated that as public opinion seemedto be set
ting so strongly against the course Of the Ex-
ecutive, that it would be absolutely necessary
to change the policy of the government in |
reference to these matters. Mr.. Van Buren's
idea seems to have taken possession of his |
party and accordingly It 10 said that a num-
her Of members have signed protest, q pre-
sumo that is the fashionable term. or remon- |
STRANGE, addressed to Gen. jackson, which
has been submitted 10 him; and WHICH EN-
bodies the same view Of the subject AZ that
which was expressed by Mr.Van Bnren. |
am told that this remonstrance Is in very
stropg terms, and draws up in such a manner
as to produce an effect on the mind Of the
President II any thing can do 90.
We had n curious occurrence, to-day, IN the
| senate chamber. A person IN 0ae al the gal
leries. having the appearance IT n preacher.
suddenly shouted out from the feunf Of the
4 gallery, just as Mr.. Webster was engaged in
K the presentation OF memorial. M y friends
I the country il IN the hrink nf fpasp1stis.n -.