Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-02-14
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| THE PUBLIC LANDS have become subject Of
deep and exciting interest," Previous 70 the RevOln-
tonary war, they belonged to Great Britain BY that
war they were wrssted from her, and became the pro-
perry Of the old thirteen United States From that
time to the present. the United States have exercised
sole jurisdiction and possession, and have spent mil
lions in surveying, locating, and improving these lands.
BY oil men, ofa parties, their title was deemed inds
putable, until Benton in the Senate and Jackson in
the Presidential chair put forth feeble claim in favor
Of the exclusive rights of the New States. This
claim at first found favor in or out Of Congress-
To subseFve the fagtiOus views Of the progate Par
ty the loco focos have recently seized these lands
and claim thar they belong exclusively to the new
States-and that the old States have no right title
to lands, every foot Of which was acquired by the
blood and treasure Of the Old TmRTEEN.
The object of the loco foeos is with these lands,
bribe the new States to vote for Mr. Van Buren, at the
next presidential election To this object the Van
Buren, members Of Congress from the old States are
treacherously sacrificing the interest and rights Of
| their constituents. '"a
FREEMEN OF CONNECTICUT! Look at the votes Of
your members Of Congress on this momentous ques-
ton. The election for members of Congress in this
State is hand. Let no candidate receive a vote at
your hands, WHO will not pledge himselft to sustain
your just rights the lands which were acquired by
the valor Of your fathers. "a t.H.t -8
| Soon after jackson and Benton began TO claim the
public lands for the new States, Henry CLAY brought
into the Senate Bill which provided that after the
LIST day Of January 1885, the nett avas of the sales Of
the public lands should be divided among all the states
in proportion to their population. This bill passed the
Senate and House Of Representatives in Congress, by
overwhelming maioriues, and was sent TO President
Jackson for his signature. The Constitution provides,
that if the President dsapproves Of bill which has
passed both Houses Of Congress, he shall return it to
the House in which it originated, with his objections
reasons against iii and two thirds Of both Houses
Of Congress shall again pass the BILL it becomes law,
without the signature of the President.
President jackson, direct violation Of the Consti
tuition, pocketed the bill, and never returned it to
Congress for reconsideration. He knew that if he
had done his duty in this respect, two-thrds Of both
Houses Of Congress would have passed the bil and it
would have become law, in despite Of his opposition.
VIVA. he could not accomplish by legal means, was
effected by an act Of despotic power, which would
have shaken the throne Of any King in Chrisendon.
The Indignation Of every true patriot in country
was reused. But the still small voice of reason was
drowned in Hurroh for Old Hickory" Thus the
constitutional powers Of Congress, and the just rights
Of the old States, were sacrificed on the unhalowed
altar ofpary. W..
Let US now see what would have been the effects
Of this bill, if Jackson had done his duty. During the
present session Of Congress- the Senate passed
luton called on the Secretary Of the Treasury state
what money each State would have receiv-
ed under that BILL from the let of January, 1885, to the
3O,h OF Sept. 1888. Here is the official Document:
REPORT FROM THE TREASURY.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT Jan. IL, 1889.
SIR In compliance with the resolution Of the SEN
Ut the 10th inst, directing the Secretary Of the
Treasury ITO report to the Senate the proportion Of
the nett proceeds OF the public lands which each State
would have received up to and including the LIST Of
January 1889, under the bill entitled An act 10 ap-
propriate tor limited lime the proceeds Of the sales
OF me public lands OF the United States and for grant
VI Congress. iii had received the appreciation Of
the President" transmit herewith communication
received from the Commissioner OF the General Land
Office, accompanied by tabular statement, which, it
| latest date practicable.
have the honor to remain, very respectfully your
| obedient servant, LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary u Tie Treasury.
| The Hon. r. M. JOHNSON,
President Of the Senate
PUBLIC LANDS. ...i.
Exhibit Of tho proportion of the proceeds Of the
sale OF public lands which each State would have
feceyss up 70 and including The sOh Of sepe.
pirate for limited time, the proceeds Of the sales Of
the public lands Of the United States, and for grant
ing lands 10 certain States the expenses incident
three and five per cent funds, accruing TO the
raj States under compacis entered into with them
on their admission into the Union, being first de-
Quoted.
\ W.