Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-04-18

Win their Outy 10 tnelr own government.
If any of our countrymen are still SO reck-
less or so deceived as to mediate further in
vasion or hostility against Canada, we admo-
nish them by all considerations of duty to
themselves, their country and their God, and
by their regard for the welfare of those who
are still in prison, to dismiss all such wicked
feelings and intentions from their minds.
SAcKETT's HARBoR, April 8, 1889.
Lewis Wilbur has been convicted at Sui
Ivan by strong circumstant;al evidence of
the murder of Robert Barber, whose nyste-
rious disappearance while travelling on the
Ere Canal some time since, and the discove-
| ry Of his remains in the woods of Sullivan
shortly after, will be recollected by our rea-
ders. Wilbur is sentenced to be hung May
23.-Ib. ~.
From the Daily Courant
Every friend to The character of the State, and the
weight and influence which it has Just right, from
the Intelligence and public spirit OF lis Inhabitants, to
most sincere and lively qualification at the suit of
the election on Monday last. Instead Of six devoted
and blind supporters of a corrupt Administering, in
will be represented by six highly respectable inteli
gent. Independent Individuals who vii never sacn-
lice the interests Of their constituents, for the purpose
Of promoting those of selfish. unprincipled parry
They will never vote for Suh-1reasury, with the
view of placing the National Treasury under the COM
pete and absolute control Of the Executive, and thus
furnishing hum with the means OF cOrruptlng popular
opinion and buying party to maintain him in his ca
| reer of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and ambition. They will
never fall into the great political scheme fsacrifcing
the interests Of the people in the Public Lands, but
will always insis; upon their right to the full use and
neneh OF their own property. Hence they will never
he found to favor the interests squaters respassers
indirect, to surrender the lands to the States, in
whatever form, or under whatever pretex such Pro-
positions may he submitted. The new delegation
will never tread in the footsteps ct their f1siroas
predecessors" in regard to the lands, the avas O!
hem when sold; but they will defend the right OF
their Constituents to their legal and equitable share ct
his great property, and will support, on all su'taoc
occasions, every measure that is calculated to give
the people throughout the Union the benefit OF II. Our
delegates will never be disposed to extend the pow
ers Or strengthen the grasp. Of Executive influence
over the other branches uf the Government, but will
always exert themselves 70 confne them all within
their own constitutional limits.
BY the change in the character Ct our representa-
ZION, change win take place equal TO twelve Votes ~
the House Of Representatives. matter of no small
importance at any lime and especially so I'M should
happen when the House is nearly equally divided
In Inc State Government we have not ONLY the SAL
lsfaction OF having reelected able and highly ee-
ieemed and respected Chief Magistrate, but what IS
equally gratifying. Of having defeated an aempt'''
not possess single qualification for the Office, bit
who combines great many characteristics. which
utterly dsqualify him for so important anti dgnifed
Element Of the colony, down to the year 1882, has n
candidate soemineny unfit for TIE place, in body and
mind in political principles, and personal manners
and demeanor, been offered to the people, as the per-
son set up by the Loco Foco party at the late cleo.
ton. Thanks 10 the Independent spirit the sound
principles, and the devoted patriotism Of majority ct
the electors the people have been saved from The
LITIGATION which was intended to be fastened upon
them, BY their restless and interchangeable opponents
TIE Elec,ion.-We should think the late election in
this State one Of the peasantest that has lately
red, all parties being so agreeaLy satisfied The Re-
gis,er and the Times think it is charming thing, be-
cause it presents such beautiful prospect for "next
year'-we presume. though, ii will be a" wal erpIos-
The Wings like it, because they have carried al
their ticket, and have got all that they either askedcr
expected. Il they have lost portion of their last
years majority for Governor. and all but healthy
minority in the Legislature, they have gained
bers Of Congress, which, under the greatest af
Fiction would have been abundan'lv consolng. Let
see how the Wing loss stand on this latter question,
and determine who should throw up their caps for VIC
tory.
Dist No. lin 1887. Mr.. Toucey was elected to
Congress from this district nv plurality Of rs votes
At the late election. Mr. Trnmbnl! is elected to his
place, by a majority of 1880! This looks strong
and healthy enough considering he was right in tho
opposed by that great gun OF the Democracy" John
Dist. No. 2.-Mr. Ingha!n was elected in this dis.
Mr. so isl IF s
votes, a Wing loss by which we gain Wing repre-.
sentative. A glorious loss
Dist No 3-Mr. Haley was elected in this district
by ll5. Mr.. Williams is elected in his place by a
majority 81. A difference os2l2. How the Wings
Dist. No. Mr.. Whittlesey was elected by SOS.
Mr.: Osborn has now beaten hun by majority Of 500.
A difference in favor Of the Wings Of 665 How do
you like the "reaction!'
Dist No. 5-Mr Phelps was elected by plurality
Of 1902. Mr.. Smith has beaten him by majority of
$40. Another Irish hoist" for the Locos of 6l2 Mr..
s. is " Dctator'-almost as bad as " Bank mon
ster!" -.-
Dist No. 6-Mr. Holt was elected by plurality
Of 3O4. Mr. Brockway has walked over the course
against that prodigy Of ocofocoism, the unit of famp
ton, with cool plurality Of SIG. A rifng change Of
$50! How the Wings do lose!
This is the way that the people OF Connecticut
the miserable Conservatives PRESBYTERIAN Cler,
gy" and al-upon their "sober second thoughts"
have "chsated'' John M. Niles and his masters at
Washington out of the election The :aid OF the ge-
gesses, from the poorest petty POSTMASTER tS the 'hoa
sands OF the customh house, could not save mem Ano
yet they rejoice, and pitch their pipes for glorious
triumph "nex. year" Their rejoicing seems 70 US
ks as Ct N1 Ss Vol Wa and he
loss ofi6e hes. mar, Of his empire What shall we
give thanks III fo Prs r Thank heaven that it is no
worse," was the reply. The parallel is not exact
however for the Losos IN 1onmeences nave nO.s'ng
their comfort the Wigs will be on hand give them
a lasting and Waterloo deieat-NeD Hauen Herald.
The spring is rapidly advancing, and every thing
is JOYOUS with love and beauty. Buds are swelling
and carol their evening lay. while the village belle.
with grace in her step and love in her eye, glides
home from the green WOOD with her bucket Of maple
mOlasSes TO make c0ady !-NOrtAOmPtos Courier.