Litchfield enquirer., 1838-02-22

Joseph 1fumDnll, Henry Oil, Romeo LOWfey, dO-
eeph Wright--Wm:. w; Boardman, Isaac Goodhl,
Henry Hine, R. d. Smith-Noyes Barber Thos w.
Williams, Charles J. M'Curdy, ]. G. W. Trumbul!-
A; Hamln, Rory Starr T B. Butler, Henry Ruggles
J. Boyd-Wm. II. Mason, Thos Backus, Justin Swift,
Solomon Pane-Ebenezer Jackson, John White,
Timothy Green, Friend Whittlesey-E leazer Pome-
roy, Emery Pease, Rufus B. Chamberlain, Oliver
Presidential Committee-pardon Brown-Henry c.
Flagg-John A.. ROCKWELL. B. Ferrls-AbJah Cat
lin-George spafiord--Ebenezer Jackson-'Eisha
On motion Voted, That committee of one from
county be appointed by the Chair TO report Resoiu
tons and an Address to the Electors Of Connecticut
The following gentlemen were, 4ointed, viz Mel
win Copeland-Wm. w. Boardman-Chas. N, Cur
dv-Ava Gray-Truman Smith-Daniel P. Tyler
Alexander Clark-Chauncev Howard. .
On motion. Voted, That the Convention adjourn till
3 o'clock, P. NJ.
Convention was called to order at 2oclock. a.o
The roll of the Convention revised, and 27O
delegates found to be in attendance, represent
ing 12l towns.
Mr.. Flagg Of New Haven, from the committee to
consider the Presidential question: reported the sub
ject. Amendments were offered, and while they
were being ably discussed by several gentlemen the
nominating committee entered the Hall. and on mo-
ton, the resolutions were laid on the table.
The nominating committee then reported the follow
ing names for State officers.
For Governor.
WILLIAM w. ELLSWORTH, Hartford Co.
For Lieut.. Governor.
CHARLES HAWLEY, Fairfield Co.
For Treasurer.
HIRAM RIDER, Tolland Co.
For Secretary.
ROYAL R. EINMAN. Litchfeld Co.
For Comptroller.
HENRY KILBOURN. Hartford Co.
Afer long and interesting debate, the report was
unanimously adopted.
The Convention then adjourned to meet at the City
Hall, ut half past Gin the evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention called to order AT half past six
bv the President.
on motion Of Mr. Dutton, voted that the Convention
row proceed to the appointment Of a State Central
DAVID F. ROBINSON and MELVIN COPELAND, were ap-
pointed.
The Committee appointed to prepare an Address to
the Electors Of Connecticut, reported an address,
which was, after having been read adopted bv the
Convention and ordered to be printed in oil the Wing
papers in the State.
Mr.. Boardman from the same committee. reported
the following esout'ons which after having been full
Haven, TYLER Of Wndham, Dntton Of Bridgeport.
Smith Of Lchfeld. Jackson Of Middletown, Selen Of
LYME, COPELAND Of Hartford, and Dixon Of Enfield,
were unanimously adopted.
Constitution Of the United States explained by its
venerable trainers. and expounded by its judicial tr.
hnnal; while we reject from orr creed the strained
interpretations Of military chiefiains, and the me:a
physical gloss Of nullifvng sages.
Resolred, That we hn with iov and triumph the
spread and prevalence Of Wing principles throughout
in various parts Of the Union. afford conclusive evil
dence that the people fast learning the true char
acer of their rulers. and tina, the time s ut hand when
the workers ~ inianv will receive their reward
Resolved, That believing as we do that banking in
suons well conducted contribute much to the pub
lie convenience: still the pntc interest requires that
thew should he kent under the constant and vgilan
supervision of the legislature, so thar their great pow
he not converted to the purposes of fraud or oppres
sion.
Resolped, That the democrncv which regards the
President Of the United States the sole representa-
tive Of the people. and his opinions the sole test Of
democratic principles. might have been good democ
not he recognized as such in this State nv those who
believe there is virtue and intelligence enough among
the people for self-government.
Rcs0lucd, That we are opposed to the Sub Treasury
scheme as recommended by the President, and now
pending in Congress:
Because. II will furnish occasion for the appointment
of multitude Of Sub Agents and ReceivcrsGerera
praciised in France during the reign Of Louis XVII
and Of the most despntic governments OF all ages
Because, it must necessarily increase the expense OF
collecting the public revenue expose the money,
when collected TO unnecessary hazard; increase the
already eyorbtant executive patronage. and create an
odious dstinc ion between the peoples government
and the people themselves.
Because we find within this scheme substitute for
National Bank. comfortable solely by the executive,
destructive the State Institutions, and tending to
Consolidation.
Because this scheme is war with the well founded
confidence and credit hitherto existing IN the business
commnny-'he principal sources OF our national
wealth and prosperity.
Because. whatever may have thought Of Ma
uonai Bank. owned and controlled in part nv individ
nal stockho,ders; we infinitely prefer such hank 10
one ionnned exclusively upon government means and
subjected wholly to the management Of an aspiring
executive, and Of such officers as he NAV appo;nt
Becduse, we find in this Harding System nothing to
lessen the suerngs Of the people" noing 10 d;mjn
ssh but eury thing to Gggrarose the present distress in
the country
Resolue That the Public Lands Of the United State.
the property ofthe people Of the United States and
never be aenated disposed Of except for their
common benefit; and will oppose, by al the means
in power, every measure. project or proposition
from whatever quarter il NAV proceed, which Is de-
signed. has tendency to deprive Of the States
of their just right, tte and interest in this national
domain.
The resolutions on the Presidential question were
then taken up, and passed, as follows:
Resolved, That NJ this Convention was not called
FIR the purpose OF nominating candidate for the Of
fee Of President Of the United States it e. deemed in
.expedent At this time to make ench nomination.
Resolved That there il not among the Wings OF
Connecticut sny such attachment TO the names Of in
6iyiduas arising from local or other causes, as will
prevent their cordially uniting with their brethren Of
other states IN he selection or such candidate rs shall
meet the APPRECIATION of National Wing Convention.
Reso.oed. That we deem il expedient that the Wing
party Of the United States shall, pEAe6ea.
bic. unite upon candidate for the Presidency. and
VIII thu viow ~ rseommslsd that fie menbeDe q ts