Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-27

can simply call myself an American CltlZen. I wish to be known by no other. am tired of deception. Names are nothing. Hones- ty of purpose is every thing. l therefore support my old General and fellow-soldier, not as a party man, but because knoao him !; and know him to be a brGce man, a true pa- trot, and capable statesman and, know ing him as l do, had l ten thousand votes they should all be his in preference to Van Buren. It 1t was necessary, could go into detail in giving reasons for my preft renee of Gen. Harrison. But expect to meet per- sonally with most of my political friends and and will with great pleasure ex- plain verbally why am constrained to sus- tain Gen. Harrison. For the last year have been dissatisfied with the course of measures pursued by the administration, and considered the legislation of the Van Buren party m the state government as peculiarly objectionable. And much as have disliked the course ot the leaders of the whig party, l have longed to sec, and do hope 10 see, Mir. Van Buren leave the White House on the fourth of March next. To many ofmy friends these feelings and wishes are not new. Yet, so strongly have been bound by the chains of party, that confess have been wanting in nerve openly to proclaim my opinions. l had even persuaded myself tc .,.;;v atong un- til the .7,s-r,ion, in silence and inactivity, un- less (which supposed would probably be the facO should be called on to be the Van Buren candidate for Congress, which would make it necessary 10 declare my opinions freely and frankly. But being appointed a member of the Democratic State Central committee, found that neutrality was no longer possible. ], therefore, again review ed the two political parties (the extremes of both abhor) and came to the conclusion that there was, indeed, so little difference between the honest men ot the two parties, as had served two campaigns under the old hero of Fort Meigs and the Thames, would go on and serve second under Van Buren. In this conclusion soon found had erred. There were differences, found, between the Central Committee and myself, on subjects of vital interest to the country, which could not be reconcilcd. When again reviewed the late Message of the President to Congress, his former dictatorial messages and the de- Jackson Legislature, but) tho Ohio Legisla- lure, which were bringing ruin upon the country, it was apparent that, if retained q place in that Committee, should be con- pelled to sanction with my name what my judgment condemned and my love of coun- try ubhorred. Under these considerations, plucked up courage Gas had often done be- fore under the Old Granny and Coward as some call him) and resigned my membership in said committee. now only regret that had not acted with more energy and deci- sion, and ut once followed the dictates of my conscience, which by day and night admo- nished me of my duty, in regard to this im- portant matter, until almost hated myself for halting so long between two opinions Perhaps, ought t3 ask pardon of the De- mocratic state Central Committed for my "aveiing conduct-but the shackles are bro- ken, and, thank God, am once more free- man And. as long as live intend to be so.
 will only further remark, in conclusion, that with my decided appreciation of the old chief and my determination to support him by all proper means, 1 cannot share in any proceedings which smack of dictation to the people. The people, in my opinion, are abundantlY capable. without the helr of die. tators, to choose their own officers. desire further to say to all my old Jackson friends in the city and surrounding counties. that my house is open from this timo to the President tial election-and that will esteem it fa- vor, if they will call on me, whenever they find it convenient. 'They will never find my door shut and the string of the latch pull led in.' We will confer with one another and reason together touching our common interests and those ofo our beloved country.
 am, sir, your most ob't serv't,
 JOHN McELVAIN.
 KEEP TT BEFORE THE PEOPLE,
 That the whole of the 27 foreign monar- chieS from whom Van Buren nSkS direction