Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-04-01

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D. Truman Smith. John c. Smith, 3D.
s. JOhp y. Brock way. Chauncsy +. Cleveland.
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-e...... HON. TRUMAN SMITH. >y... Nv
A Convention Of his political friends has presented
this gentleman the freemen Of Ltchfeld county as
candidate for reelection TO Congress; and Of the
result suppose there is little donbt SO little that it
may be thOuss idle lot me to urge his claims If his
claims to thi distinction were only of an ordinary
character, sor one, would not appear his advo-
| cate. But there are many reasons why he should
receive mefe than on Indifferent support why he
should only be sustained barely. bu. be elected by
Q triumphant majority. hcs-zE
1t should he recollected by every good wing, that.
through the long night Of jackson and Van Buren,
darkness, he stood the unfnching opponent oG Loco
Foco misrule; the inwayering friend Of the people.
their rights and interests. When the darkness SEEM
ed most gloomy, and the night appeared insermnable.
he prophesied OF the morning in tones which gave
courage the depending. and energy to the weak.
Occupying this position, he became an object on
which the storms Of political hate descended with
present moment, he has been a target-a shining
mark-for reckless political archers- their arrows
though dipped in gall and hemlock, and barbed with
heartess malice, have always found hm invulnera.
ble-becanse he has always been protected by the
egis Of truth. principle, and fidelity. -
No good citizen should suffer the first Monday in
April to pass without grateful recollection Of his
past services, and particularly hs personal sacrifices
and uniiEng exerions in the recent national conflict.
If ever q hearty support would be peculiarly appro-
priate-would show becoming feeling Of approba.
ton, and would be gratefully Feceived-is s now in
the moment Of victory-now when opposition itselfis
dsarmed and silenced, cave perhaps only in the case
ut half dozen scavenger editors, whose ytupeFasion
should be regarded unsrrng testimonials Of his
worth and msrit-now when his industry and ability
have earned him good name and great influence in
national councils, the respect and good will Of his
fellow-members in Congress, and awakened feelings
Of hope and interest in the hearts Of thousands Of
good men in other States Of the Union.
And. fnllow-ciizens. You have another duty per-
form 81 the coming election. You have 70 respond to
the truly republican sentiments coniained in the in.
augural address Of Gen. HARRISON. How else can
you do it AZ well as by bestowing hearty, peEse-
verinG support upon who contributed 70 largely
covering the cords which bound this State to the
baggage Of the late Administrations one who
has done so much towards placing Connecticut among
the friends Of Harrison and Reformi
LIrcHFIRLD County,.
For the Eng~irsr. ,' ----''
M. Edisor-I have noticed some remarks in your
paper respecting change in the post Office Of your
village. Permit me to suggest another matter which
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Of our courts are now in the hands Of worthy man,
it is true but he 10 confessedy enjoying the most lu
cratve practice Of any member Of the profession Of
law in this county. The profits Of the cerkship
equal to one thousand dollars per year, and many
competent judges fix higher sum- Now. sir. il there
were no other person competent discharge the du-
ties Of those Offices, it might be very proper for the
monopoly 10 sonsi"n@d in the family" But that
will not be contended. We make great clamor
about rotation in Office; but practically oil the Offices
rotate into the hands Of one family. The clerkships
Of this county might be Of essential service to some
young member Of the bar any other competent per-
son. An enjoyment Of their income for few years
would place young man just struggling into profes
sional existence upon q footing which would enable
him to 60 his way rejoicing. know that the mp.
painting power is with the people, bait is yet the
privilege Of the public papers TO comment upon any
matter Of this nature. There are some, and not q
few, who believe that the public documents and Pc
pers Of li,igans should not be accessible to lawyer
who is always upon one side Of any itgated matter
in Court 0'+ ENQUIRER.
FOR THE Ls1yMFfELD ENQUIRER.
Mr. Adams-I observed in your last paper that you
favoraby noticed the attempts made by some OF the
younger portion Of community in this place to Orsa
nice q Temperance Society. Perhaps some Of your
readers would be interested to learn the progress
made in forming the Society. About twenty names
having been afixed to the pledge. meeting was
held on the evening Of the 22d iss for the purpose
Of forming Constitution and organizing the Society.
The Constitution adopted cOns,deTs all persons Of
both sexes. between the ages Of fourteen and thirty
Eve, who may subscribe 10 she pledge, members Of
the Society. Tbs pledGs requires ,hose who sub
scribe 70 il, 10 abssain Fo the use Of ardest spirits
The following gentlemen were chosen officers Of
the Society for the ensuing year Francis Bacon.
President Benjamin n. Morre. Vice-Presidsns-an
William r. Baldwin, Secretary.
The FIRST regular meeting Of the Society will be
held ct the Court House on Thursday evening Of next
week-as which tins. by.an arrangement with the
Pulemie Society. en- address win be delivered beSOse
both Societies by Mr.. Simeon s.. BasiersOn. All
friends of temperance in this community It u hoped.
win not fail to be present that occasion. and by
their presence ., the first meeting Of the society
courage their younger friends who engaged in the
same cause.
Regular meetings Is Ne society are to be held once
in three months occasional meetings may be called
BY the officers. Al each regular meeting. address
win be delivered by some gentlsman selected by the