Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-13


Of which the gentleman complained we have not far
back TO 50 tCr pEecedent-no farther than the eRis-
lature 9. ISL Boz here, we haus cause. sufficient
cause.-The people have elected Others aud the cir
cumsiances OF the case are annie rsaeor
MT Foster followed. He said he did not consider
the legislature Of 1887 any precedent TO Justify 90
Office. and others into Office without cause but this
case was nothing Of this kind. He then remarked up-
on the constitutional amendment, which the people
mad themselves adopted, and this resolution SIM
ply declaration o the acts Of the sovereign people
who themselves had turned cut the old sheriff. and
elected Others. And have we no right to do this
firm the doings Of the people in their town meetings
where there has been an informally in the warning,
by which doubt is created, whether the dongs are
legal and these acts are passed to settle these doubts
and prevent litigation; and this precisely simi-
lar case in substance As doubts had been expressed
in the case, it now our duty to carry into effect
the will the people, and pass this resolution to settle
Mr.. Barnard said he should vote for the resolution,
because it was declaring the validity ofwhat no one
denied the people themselves had done; and because
the very law on this subject expressly gave this egisla
tre authority to revise the result OF the election and
declare who were chosen sherffs.
MIR. Waldo followed, reterating principally his for
rejected.
Mr.. Swift advocated the resolution. The legisla-
ture are bound by the constitut0n-the people have
right to amend and alter the constisu,ion-hey have
done 50 in this case; nobody denies t-but it doubts
are felt, as some gentlemen profess, this resolution
ought 20 pass to declare the eject OF the law, and set
tie these doubts
Mr.. Copp followed taking the ground that the late
election for sherfs, was void. Mr.. CafEn replied
He said new light seemed to have dawned upon some
gentlemen since the first Monday in April and indeed
since the third week in this sessions else why was the
gentleman so very anxions to have us adjourn over
ill Tuesday, in order that he and his friends might at
sheriff in New London county Were they really as
anxious to take all this pains TO go TO New London
county, for the purpose Ct doing an act that was per
The discussion further continued by Messrs.
Woodward and Copeland, and the resolution passed.
by vote Of 1903 to u.
Committee on Divorces reported on petition of SA-
RAH M. JARVIS, that the allegations and proof were
not sufficient, and therefore the petitioner have eace
to scikdrap. Mr. Curtis from the committee, stated
the reasons which had influenced their decision. re-
viewing most ofthe charges made against Dr.. Jarvis,
and the evidence addnced on the rial; and although
he considered some OF the circumstances proved, ra-
Their unjustitiabe, yet in connection with the whole
testimony, they afforded no ground at all tor divorce;
and indeed for many Of the charges there was not the
least foundation Altogether the report appea red to us
full acqui!tal OF Dr. Jarvis. and that, indeed n the
language Of Mr.. Curtis bis bridal bed Mad not been
by any means composed OF roses without the thorns
On the WHOLE however, he thought that nothing very
severe had been proved against either OF the parties
After dwelling upon the appearance OF the daughters,
particularly the who had testified in favor Of her
father, in manner highly creditable TO her, he sad
that on the whole the testimony had ELECTED nothing
dscracefu to either party. He thought very doubt
fal however, whether the wife would return to Mid
detovn, and live with her husband, and that il was
the duty OF Dr. Jarvis to make some provision tor her
Dr.. Brownell, one of the committee, made a state
ment bearing very strongly against Mrs. Jarvis. He
considered the fault altogether on her side. Mr.
Mrs. jarv.ss favor. Mr. Curtis followed, briefly de.
precating the idea Of impugning the lady character
Mr.. Foster was in doubt as TO accepting the report
stating as did, that the facts in the petition were not
tSHe, as it appeared from the statements Of the COM
ntee, that some Of the material facts were proved by
respectable testimony.
Mr. Curtis explained. Mr.. Stearns spoke rather
against the petitioner Mr.. Button followed in few
remarks in tome Of Cancellation. Mr.. Clark, Of Say
brook. came out very strong against DR.. jarvis.
the report. Mr. Ellsworth thought enough had been
said. and moved the previous question, which WINS
then taken and the report accepted, with but three or
four dissenting voices.
Resolution concerning common schools, returned
from Senate negatiyed. Committee Of conference
appointed Barnard and Waldo.
fr"m being carried on Hartford bridge. and making
the towns Of Hartford and East Hartford, il they
Time the ferry, liable for one half the expense Of
keeping the bridge road in repair.
After long debate the House adjourned:
AFTERyooN.-H met at clock. Mr., Conc,
from the debenture committee, stated that Mr.. Allen
henture. and had presented certain documents to
them. among which was statement from judge Miles,
The House took noorder upon it at present - \,
Resolution that the Assembly adjourn at TO- A. M.
tomorrow. Laid on the table.
Resolution relating to Hartford Bridge. resumed,
and after long debate, the motion for indefinite post.
popnement was carrled-9o . 6S; ,, IS
this House, and that he be admitted TO his seat read
Mr. Foster moved that it be indefinitely postponed.
which was carried unanimously and unceremoniously.
Committee ON petition Of Giles Ellsworth and 9th.
ers reported bill bordering Hartford Bridge Company
to build good and sufficient draw when the bridge 10
rebuilt for vessels to pass. After statement from
Mr.. Swift, Mr.. Bacon and stated that the com.
nl'tee had no! agreed upon thai report and ne there
fore presented minority report to the effect that IT
was demanded by the petition, without very great ex-
pense. and taking off considerable portion Of the
bridge, and recommending that the petitioners have
Bacon, Woodward, and Ellsworth, Mr. Copeland
moved that both reports be continued to the next ses
sion. Mr.. Woodward opposed this. Mr.. Brownslf
bridge company had conformed @ their charter
Mr. Barnard hoped the subject would be continued to
next session. This was then ordered by the House:
Bill appointing Justices for Hartford county. passed.
Bill in addition to an act for forming and conduct
ing the military force. directing the Quarter Master
General procure the return Of certain to the
arsenal and providing further regulations IN that de-
Act providing for the sale keeping Of the public
arms. and an act repeating, certain acts on the same
Mr.. Arnold, Of Haddam, offered several resolutions
for the appointment Of Justices Of Middesex county,
Of which two passed the House, and the remainder
were laid on the table.
Committee on roads and bridges reported bill re-
lating TO turnpike roads,. with an amendment
Amendment adopted, and bin passed:
Resolution appointing Gideon Higgins and Charles
Arnold, County Commissioners for Middlesex county.
Passed. Bill relating to State panpeE., passed.
Committee OF conference on the hen law, reported
that the House be recommended to concur with the
Senate, and recede from amendments. Agreed to-
Resolution allowing deputies Of sherifs whose term
expired on the LIST inst, TO complete the dates OF the
retiring sheriff.. Passed.
Resolution directing the printing and distribution OF
the Journals Of the House. passed.
Committee on military afiairs reported upon the
that the charter Of Yale College exempted its officers
and studenss but that in the opinion Of ccmmtee