Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-09-13
THE ENQUIRER.
LlTCHFIELD, SEPT. ID, 1888.

lines mas lew pertinent remarks upon TINS suuJeCI'
But it 10 Of tts use to reason upon the matter-men
will emigrate in spite of all that be said, and re-
pent when repentance comes too lnte-that s, when
they have spent all that they carried with them. and
are unable to get back to New England. The Times
says 1t is in vain to think Ofnterposing any check
to the tide of emigration which is continually flowing
Westward, and draining New England Of her best
resources. There is in the Yankee character, all
are aware spirit of adventure, desire of change,
which needs but trifng individual Encouragement,
or transient depression of public business to induce
its possessor to disregard the claim which his natal
state possesses upon the enjoyment Of hisndnsry and
talents within her own borders, and to become dem
izen Of some western FL Dorado. But there 10 much
Lelusion prevalent in relation to this subject. The
ambition Of many Of our young and enterprisng far
mers and artisans has been aroused, by exaggerated
accounts Of the facilities which the western settle
ments afford for the acquisition Of wealth. and like the
followers Of Columbus, they have gone forth to an
imaginary land Of PROMISE and been left to unnvall
ing regrets tits no evidence that the exchange is
for the better that few return; it is an old pro-
verb that "two removes are equal to fire." and
with the spirit Of enterprise which prompts the emf
grant 10 such expatration, is often associated de-
gree personal pride and independence, and con-
fdence in his own energies, which enable him to
make the best Of poor bargain. Neither are the
glowing accounts of the prosperity which awaits upon
the labors ofths husbandman at the West, published
from time time in the public journals Of that quar-
ter worthy Of all acceptation." The motive Of such
,encomiums 10 often but poorly concealed. We have
all the airest and most attractive features Of the sub
ject presented the view. while the dark points are
left to the experenceiof those who win be duped by
such representations into the belief that Western
roses have thorns that they can escape the ever
binding force Of the decree" In the sweat Of thy
face shalt thou eat bread until thou return unto the
ground s
Vermont E1ection.-T'he election for Governor.
Members of the Legislature, and alec Of Congress,
took place last week. Returns are already received
from large part Of the State. The wing Governor,
tJensonl is re-choscn by email increased majority
and there is also an increased number Of wing MEM
bcrs in each branch Of the Legislature chosen For
Congress-, Mesers. Hall, Sade, and Eyeritt twhgs)
are rechosen by large majmities-Mr. Fletcher doco)
by about 500 majority, and probably IF there is any
choice, Of which some doubt. remains,) Mr.. John
Smith toco) in place Of TIeman Allen twhgJ The
result in this last has been produced by the cir
curnetance that Mr.. Allen took a strong stand in
Congress- ard out, against the people OF his district
medding with or taking part in favor of the Canadian
insurgents last year-,he people generally being in ia
vor of tho Canadian "patriots.' Hence his defeat,
and the election Of a loco, while the State remains
sound to the core in favor Of wing principles.
Illimois-The choice Of Member Of Congress in
the third district yet remains in suspensc-;hough
we are inclined to believe that Mr. Douglas, the loco
candidate, lie chosen by majority Of less than 100,
where the ocos at frat claimed 1000. The deega-
iion will thus he, two locos and conservative
last election all locos when chosen. There is no
doubt however hut that the Legislature is wing, and
the Governor loco This is altogether better than
ahe wings abroad expected OF Illinois.
Ma;ne.--The great contest in this State was held
last Of the week. When it is recoec,ed how close
the contest here last fall and tina, Gov Ken, WINS
barely chosen by hundred or two, and that the year
before the ucos carried it by than 5000 MAORI
~, the result must he considered extremely uncer
Tain. 1t ia well known that the government troops
are making most desperate rally, and will leave
means unred to effect their purpose of carrying the
State We hope the wings may he able to maintain
their I" vantage ground" but We greatly .tecrit.
Pennsylrania.--A great contest is going on in this
State, and each party appear to be making desperate
efforts to succeed Gov. Rtner the wing candidate
was chosen two years ago by plurality vote. there
being two loco candidates. This year the contest is
single handed between Gov. Ri,ner and Cen Porter
both popular candidates with their party. We have
until lately believed that Porter would be chosen but
the "sgns Of the tmes' now incline to the opinion
that Ritner will be reelected. II he should be, it
would be one Of the greatest trumphs which the
wings have ever achieved.
The former very popular Governor SHuIzE has re-
Gently broken ground against Porter. and it is expect
ed his opinions will have great weight with the Ger
man population. In letter just published, extracted
from him by committee appointed for the purpose,
he says
81 have no unkind feelings or personal unfriendi-
ness towards Mr.. Porter. am wholly Influenced in
INV opposition to him by public principles He is nom.
inaed and advocated by those who declare they have
entire n the bs b snH n AZ
confidence in the qualities thus attributed tn Mr. Van
Buren,. I have never seen any evidence that Mr..
Van Buren, has any fixed principles, any patriotism or
al well remember in the war of 1912, that Mr. Van
Buren, was opposed to the election Of the wise. the
gifted, and tho patriotic James Madison, and was
Peace Party candidate. ! know nothing Of Mr..
Van Buren, calculated to inspire confidence. He has
trod too exactly in the steps Of his predecessor and
seems disposed. by his sub-treasury scheme, TO dip
little deeper into tho pockets Of the people. IT, by
any possible contrvance or misrepresentation. Penn.
sylvania should elect Mr.. Porter Governor, then
would be blazoned abroad that the People Of this
Aka wNoeM
rem. and cloud, deep and dark. would overshadow
the bright prospects Of the democrats throughout
che United States. For these and many other rea-
eons it shall he my pleasure, as believe it to be my
Of Governor Ritner."