Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-23


many of the different N. Y. papers, but have we be-
lieve given al the main particulars From other &C
counts we gather that three four more dead bodies
have been discovered; that it s also apprehended
that others on board of the unfortunate boat
than those mentioned that in one case gentleman
and lady, with two children, seen to 60 down to
the boat whose names were unknown; and variety
Of other circumstances which would spFead out the
account to page OF our paper; but for the present
we fOEhear-the detail is already sufficiently distress
sing without adding another item TO the calamity.
DR.. Daniel Sturgeon has been chosen Senator in
Congress from Pennsylvania for six years from last
rough going loco Goco and takes the place Of Mr. Nc
Kean, who was rather inchning to be conservative
HARwINToN.
At meeting Of the Republican Wings Of Harwin-
ton, holden the house Of John Scov. according to
previous notice, to appoint delegates to attend the
| State Convention at New.Haven: Dr.. Andrew
Abernethy was called to the ChsiE and Charles y.
Cook was appointed Secretary. The following per
sons were appointed delegates: Phineas W: NOBLE
Abijah Catln, Moses Beach, and Augustus Afford
after which the following preamble and resolutions,
reported by committee, were unanimously 0dopteo
| Your committee, in view of the many evils when
afflict country in consequence OF executive IN
consistency and usurpatiop beg leave, in presenting
resolutions, briefly to alude TO few OF the many
of the present and late chief magistrate OF our
nation calculated to subver the Fundamental prncl-
pies OF our government, and proving conciuslvey 70
the minds of your committee their entire devotion 70
party measures and private aggrandizemens. end
utterly regardless Of tho public good In proof OF
which submit the following
to see the constitution and laws executed as they nm.
dersand them thereby setting at defiance the acts o.
Congress and the decision Of the supreme court OF the
| United States a power which no Crowned Monarch
Of Europe could assume with mpunity.
| They have declared that the people ask too much
Of the governments that the government ls bound 70
take Of ITSELF and let the people take care Of
themselves thereby claiming the exercise OF rights
and privileges not enjoyed by the community ana
unknown to the constitution Of our country.
| They have broken up our system OF internal ex-
change by the destruction OF our National banK-a
system not surpassed by any civilized nation on EARTH
solely for parzan purposes; and this too under sucn
futile and inconsistent pretences as would disgrace
any private citizen of our land. They have set
themselvesabove the legislative authority ofour land
disregarding their official trust by withholding bill
from the final action OF Congress when his duty requ-
red him to return it with his objections any he had
They have dared charge the citizens OF our cCun-
! try and OF his own native state with corruption TOR
daring exercise the rights Of fresmen at the ballot
box in manner not conformabe to his mind or will.
| They have by these pensoned agents interfered in
the organization Of the legislature Of neighboring
state, it's members driven by force from seats BY
awless band of consprators, headed by an indvidu.
al holding commission under the government, and
receiving his pay from moneys which as we have al
ready seen they claimed as under their supreme con-
troll, and when required by the Governor Of the State
to aid in the restoration OF law and order they have
utterly refused, which Notwithstanding by the cons
tuition and laws of the same they were solemny bound
to do They are now striving to introduce system
of finance into our country Known only to despots-a
system by which the whole process Of collecting, re-
country shall be placed in the hands of bis devoted
partizane, who receive both their office and their
bread from his hands; and although we are told by
his followers this system is now in operation. "no-
understanding the lamentations of the people, it is
still his favore object place where his veto can
prevent The people from reaching him in his II gotten
power. They nave before their election TO Office de-
cared themselves in favor of retrenchmen in the ex
penses of government; and yet we find the annual
expenses have arisen from thirteen to forty millions
of dollars exclusive Of several millions lost to the
country by his boasted Independent Treasures, ma
king excess OF twenty-seven millions annually
and in ten years. the time this retrenching admins
tration have been in power would at this rate
TO two hundred and seventy millions of dollars, to be
drawn from the pockets Of the laboring classes Of
| communy-a sum equal to 900 farms Of the val.
ne of 1000 dollars each, more than 5000 farms Of
that value TO each State in the Union. I'M Short with
entering farther into particulars, we find that at
all times and under all circumstances, evnced dis.
position TO barter dearest rights and interests fol
the acquisition Of power for themselves and their poll
teal partizans; and when that power has been Sc
obtained. has invariably been welded for their owr
private aggrandzement, regardless of the public good
They have arrogated 10 themselves not merely the
legislative and Judicial authority but have even dared
to claim the entire custody OF the purse and the
sword OF the nation-a power not surpassed BY any
despot in ancient or modern days. Therefore,
RescSSsed, That our cause is the of Freedom
uad our country good, in defence of which pledge
| our united efforts, wed by executive influence
and unhought by executive gold.
Resolved that the present ruinous rate Of internal
exchange between different parts Of our country,
amounting in many instances to than the profits
Of the manufa and thereby turning out Of EN-
poy many OF cur Industrious citizens, is practical
and correct comment on the Better Currency prom
eed us by the President while prosecuting his vanda
enterprise against the former institution.
Resolued. That the public land is the property of al
the States to be used for the good Of all; and any at
tempt to barter il for political or parlzan purposes
should meet the rebuke Of an indignant and nsulled
! community.
Resolved, Tha. the leading measuees Of the Execu
tive Of our nation are revolutionary and disorganizinp
in their tendency and ruinous their effect both TO ,he
liberty and prosperity Of our country; and as we re-
we're the memories Of our fathers whose blood and
treasure were poured forth in the Revolutionary sruo
gle, we pledge ourselves 70 united efforts r.
roll back the tide Of corruption and tyranny nd Show
to country that are the legitimate offspring ~
the Heroes and Patriots Of the Revolution. "
Resolved. That while we revere the names of HEN
to give them suages for the highest Office within
the gift Of free people, discover in the abiltv ~
WnLIAM HENRY HARRisoN of Ohio these sterI;n ~
qualities which shone conspicuous in the fafhes
Of his country Or the Roman Cinclnnatns, and which
Justly entities MIN 10 our warmest gratitude and res.
pect and while we approve his nomination by the
convention at Hansbure pledge our united efsar.s
with the Republican Wings Of our country 10 elevs,H
him To- the high ana honorable station which his pub
lie and private worth, and prosperity and welfare 81
| our country demands. -
Resolved That the censure and abuse which h. ~
been so unsparngIy heaped upon the registry IA fao
called ofthe last session Of the Legislature Of this
upon their respect for the voice Of the people and IN
| purity of elections S
Resolpad That the doines Of this meeting be signed
BY The Chairman end Secretary and be published n
| ANDREW ABERNETHY. CRa;rmsne
| Gas N. CooK, Secretary.