Litchfield enquirer., 1834-05-15

0overnoEss IIesaagess
Al ssnS'clOck ba Fri,iny uOraae. The Governor oil
tha Ssnte communicated 70 both H0user Of The Legis
laluro abe following MESSAGE: .4&-
FeiiOs0- Citisens Of the SeRate,
aRdyfthe House Of Representatives,
In entering upon the duties which devolve upon
by the Constitution aud the Laws our first aud highest
obligation render the homage Of grateful hearts,
20 the Supreme Ruler OF the Universe, for his pre-
serving mercy and innumerable blessings upon our
State and Nation-amd 10 implOre the continuance OF
his loving kindness, aud the direction 81 his wisdom,
in all our deliberations.
The long conlinued confidence Of my fellow eiyi-
zens, viii ever he held In grateful remembrance. IL
mpOees on me the strongest obligation 10 devote my
Unremied exeriions the faithful discharge Of the
high aud important trust cOR6ded To pc, rs the best
return which make for their kindness. Tie APP
probation Of our sIs richest reward Tor
The wisdom of our excellent constitution, is mani
tested in the prOvsioR EOr frequent elections. Il is
proved ohe The best, &c the only security against
The abuse Of power. Il affords opportunity for the
expression Of the public s0i which 10 the Tao Ofshe
lands which never he violated with immunity,
long tie people themselves, and faithfully
discharge their duty guar diaNs Of their inter-
ests. soy s''
Sovereignty resides OF right in the people; they
may choose their own form Of Government, aud direct
its administration But let them forget that ia
the formation Of their government, their whole dty
has No been perior.ned; they must hold their agents
to strict account. IL was never The slesign Of ANY
reigny; nor has ever been voluntarily surrendered.
Il has been esar9ed by torce,it has beeH survePti-
ously obtained by iairigue ard deception. Aud the
liberties VI people have been Os by their owN apa-
thy aWd negligence in suc. cases.. the soveregNs
voluntarily become the slaves oCigotteH and abused
power; their condition is mos, hopeless and dcserv.
eddy most wreched and uNpiiied il Is ille DaUral
tendency Of power accumulate IL 10 always stealing
"Irom the many To the iew."
P0b.ic agents owe to the people full frank, and
untlpg used expression of their senae MIS-, on all inn
mfr fhpsri mi
one who DISCUSSES ensembles his sentiments, 10 nl-
worthy Of public confidence. and will most surely be-
tray The trust. t,.t.,
artes will Of necessity exist in every free go.ern-
lneni; and when founded Ia honest difference ofoiN-
ion, ogreat and lending principles, nre heaihiNl TO
the body polite; they ensure vig'iant watch over
the acts Ot puhc agcn,s--exOse abuse ofpower aud
ueufpatiOh-check in0rtinaie mud unchastened ambi-
tion-and secure faithful adm" is,saiiUn ocp"b!c az
fairs.
Boz when the spri, Of party degenera,es into mere
scramble for power aad ce,-sacrces principle u
interest ,-ds,ributes the honors and emolnmenis Of
office 70 purchase votes, and pledgesihe "spsiis of
Uicto,y" iheeward of tervile devotion men, with
out regard to their measuresii cOrrodes the very VI
tails Of the republic, and paves The way 10 despotitm
One ofthe fundamental principles in our {" decara.
ton ofindependeDce" 10, lhRl all men born free
and equal" Equality Of rights must be secured 10
every citizen. Prescription lor "opnion's sake" is
Inconsistent with the genius and principles Of oar Gov
orNncntt any attempt 10 control the freedom ofspeech
-,he liberty Of the presshc elective franchise,
the consciences OF our fellow cizens, Is paipable
abuse Of power. a ~ v
The Constitution Of the United States, with i,s
cheeks and bnlances, proud monument Of The wis
dom Of its trainers and 60 long each branch IL
the Government continues 20 move within its legiti.
mate sphere Of action, promises Ia thu people dura-
billy and general prosperity. But experience has
shown that any encroachmeDt by one branch, upon
the appropriate duties Of amother, destroys the
q ns % among
excles such dslrust in the public mind 10 threaten
the destruction Of the Government.
The happy Union q the States. although occasion.
the blessing Of God secured 10 Us greater portion oil
prosperity and happiness than has been enjoyed by
e. r a"d md n
the people, ~ long rs the system is honestly and Eh.
fully administered, apon the princple equal and ex-
act justice TO alt. ie@
Power never delegated for the purpose Of IN
6ic.ing Uiury. or doing inus,iee and il is hosi fla
grant abuse. 10 use even clearly delegated power TO
the injury Of any portion ofthe community; such a.
bnse argues total gnOrance wilinl and perverse OBJ
stinacy, or entire reckless1ess ;an nnsound head,
base heart, both; and will, in the end, receive It's
ALLEVIATE the affections Of the people from their
government and destroy the public confidence ia The
system.
Luxury and extravaganza have been the baue Of all
Republics! Issuch the constitution ofour nature, that
man IS incapable Of seIf-governmonta Must every
free governmcn, fall prey to corruption9 Cannot
virine amt intelligence save oars from The general
wreck Will not the citizens Of these united and
fonrishing States, by constant and watchul vigilance,
g0ard the citadel Of Ereedomi Estyirnever be for.
gotten, that is Government Of Lars that the
people are sovereign that public officers are their
servants, not their masters; and lei maN dare to
rise above the laws, attempt to substitute his
will in their sead!
An unnecessary increase OF officers, with Increasing
and exaravagant salaries with full and overlooking
treasury, Invariably leads 10 abuse aDd corruption
and gradually usderInines the system. strict nc.
coIniabiliiy in public officers and economical ex-
pendiiure Of public monaghan equal Of taxa
zion, aud the collection Of greater Of taxes
than the public interest may require for the due adj
minstra,ion Of the affairs Ofthe goyernmeHi secure
ihe highest happiness Of the people will the
public confidence, which is Indispensable the exs-
ience Of republican, governmental. In a COVE, Dmeni
Of communities, united for mutual benefit and pr0iec
iion, acting under delegated powers Tor the general
welfare, il IL Of great Importance that tho agents
should fully understand the exeBt Of heir ust, and
carefully avoid ANY collision upon the
reserved rights Of the States; md il IL less iOr
tant 10 preserves the harmony aud efficiency Of owF
cOmplicated sysieM Of government, that the States
should can6ne Themselves within their appropriate
sphere Of action experience has thus FAR shown, that
there IL less dagger Of emcroac hnenls Upon the pow
ers Of the general government; and 10 secure ,he
Siaies has widely provided double guard, in the
House of Representatives, by the people and 10 the
Senate, by the States ;-and by both check on lhe
executive power: whether this provision will provide
q sufficient protection, 10 10 be determined by
actual experiment, from the indications Of the signs
offhe times"
The organization of the Senaie--the delegation Of
portion Of the executive power that ys-and its
ended term of Office :-nIncing II bevOmd