Litchfield enquirer., 1841-03-25
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT.


Al meeting Il the whig delegates nom The seve.
rel towns composing the liza Senatorial DlsIucl,
hidden Cornwall on the 10th day Ot March, l5Il,
ios the purpose Of nominating candidate tor Senator
represent said district IN the legislature vi this state
al It's coming session Nathan SiUssOn If Kent was
chusen President aud Frederick J. Fem, Secretury
All the towns were represented eAcept Canaan, NUr-
talk and Goshen.
AUGUsrUs MILES, Of Goshen, having received
minority OF the votes Of the delegates present. was
unanimously Recommended O the electors Vi the lIih
district suitable person 10 represent Their rests
in the coming legislature.
The following resolutions were then offered and
passed unanimously
Resolved, That Democracy does consist in mere
profession OF 1--we and good al tUF the people but is
that principle OfgOverIenI which, carreu into prac-
teal operation, produces and seeks 10 produce Tie
greatest good vi The greatest number.
ResoEUsd, That the practical operation Of the doc
trines Of political UppUIenis iraOght with entire
ruin the best interests ut sucIely aud the reru
calls upon the wings of district and country
pei with renewed energy their desola'lng influences
ResOlCed That it the duty Ut every friend Ut The
present administration continue tO he active and
vigilant their exerlions to cleo: good and men
such men will use their influence in favor Ut re-
renchment and reform.
Resolved, That we view the coming election in this
state, notwithstanding the apathy which seems pre-
vail, to be one Of great Importance; and thar is the
duty OF every wing TO 90 once more TO- The polls and
Vt government advered TO Ia tie inaugural address OF
our chief magistrate.
Resolved, That while our political foes are least
down., they are not destroyed" and although rou,-
ed, strong evidence exists OF their again attempting
to regain their lost power: and therefore special
son exists why the wings OF our district should again
rally in full force in support Of our glorious constitu-
ton and laws.
Resolved That each senatorial distric, in this state
has the sole right to appoint ms swn political commits
tees, instead Of devolving this duty the State Con.
vention and that nor and hcredff.r we will adopt
the practice Of choOsing our own committees in pur
suancc Of this right.
Resoired, That the denomination OF the Hon. TRU.
MAN SMITH to seat in the next Congress Of the Uni
ted States, meets our entire appreciation and that
we will use all lawful and honorable means ensure
his reelection.
Rssolued, Tha. we have entire confidence in the
character and capacity, and fahfulness Of AUGUSTUS
MILES, OF Goshen, and in HE fitness for the Office Of
Senator from this district; and therefore recommend
him to the electors of this district tor their suages
the coming election.
RESOLVED. That the proceedings of this Convention
signed by The President and Secretary, he published
" >'' '' NATHAN sLossoN, President.
FREDERICK ]. FENN, Secretary.
ANOTHER FIRE IN NEw-HARTFoRD-Abo one
o'clock last Saturday morning, amid the raging
storm, the sawmill and carding machine of Mr.. Jo-
seph Gillett in the southwest part of
were burnt down. The whole loss, including turn
ing works, tools, grindstones, &c. is estimated at
more than two thousand dollars. There was no in
surance This is the third disaster Of the kind in the
same neighborhood and the fourth in the town, with
in the last four months Hartford Courant.
Mr. Ex-Speaker Hunter. who announced himself
sometime since candidate for reelection to Con-
gresp. has Withdrawn from the canvass. He found
himself opposed by two candidates. Of each party.
The Hartford Times says the City Hotel Of that
city was sold on Tuesday last to Mr.. Cur.iss hudson
Of te Pavilion Of New Haven. for the sum Of $4,000
Gocernor Of Peansy luania.--Ju Banks was NOM
mated by the Wing State Convention ut Harrisburg.
| as a candidate foR Governor Of Pennsylvania, on
Monday last.
J. Phillips Phoenix, Esq has been nominated by
the Wings Of New York as their candidate for Mayor.