Litchfield enquirer., 1842-03-03
Wing State CONUGSst6O1s.
ADDRESS AND RESOLUTIONS

AdOpted bV the Wing STATE Convention h0tden al
Hartford, February 10th, lS42.
FelLo,c Citizens -
With the return of that season when you
will again be called upon to exercise the
elective franchise, the delegates to whom you
have assigned the duty of selecting suitable
candidates for State Officers at the next cleo
ton, beg leave to present to your consldera-
ton some of the political topics which seem
to demand your attention. In doing this we
trust we need not remind you that it is your
duty to divest your mind of every prejudice, !
and TO deliberate with impartial candor up |
on the important questions which you are
called upon to decide. Nor is this your only
duty. You have long since been told that
eternal vigilance is the price of liberty"
and however arduous and harrasSinG the
ceascless struggle-however discordant to
cur feelings the never ending strife OF OPP
posing parties-Still we are not at liberty to
shrink from the contest. Should the excite
ment and the fatigue attendant upon warm
ly contested election seem more than we are
willing to suffer, let US remember that this
is the price that we are to pay for our liber-
ty. Under other political institutions we
might be called upon to win and sustain our
rights Mt the expense Of the best blood OF
the nation and shall we now, blessed as we
are by q government which only requires
the sacrifice of "a brief portion of our time,
refuse to pay so small price for the liberty,
we enjoy! 1t is true that in the ardent and
harrassing political conflicts of the last few
years, we have INDUCED the hope that our re-
public would soon cease to be torn and dis
tracted by party spirit. The election Of the
venerable patriot who seemed destined to be
the saviour of his country, was anticipated
as the commencement not only OF returning
prosperity, but also of political peace and
tranquility. His lamented death has insplr-
ed the party who opposed him with new
hopes, and we again find ourselves compelled
to renew our exertions, or to relinquish all
the benefits for which we have so long con-
tended. In consequence Of that event the
administration of the government has devolv-
ed upon one who was elected by the people
with the fullest confidence that SO far as
might become his duty, he would carry out
the great measures of the Wing party. 1t is
source of qualification that all those great
measures of the extra session, with but one
exception, received the appreciation Of the
President; and however much we may re-
gret the difference ofopinion In THAT instance,
still his constitutional scruples are to be re-
spected.
1T is not surprising, however. that coun-
Try 50 large in extent-embracing SO great a
variety OF interests, and urged by such vari.
Gus motives in their support of public meas
ures, should exhibit some contrarietv OF
opinion. On the contrary, it is matter OF
congratulation that we can harmonise on so
many points, and all unite in whatever in our
honest opinion contributes to advance the
interest, honor and happiness Of our common
country.
The duties of Chief Magistrate are at any
time very difficult, and perhaps no person
has been placed in circumstances more try
ing than have surrounded the present Exec
utive. 1t seems due to him to remember that
he is a Wing President-nominated by q
Wing Convention-elected by the Wing par
ty-surrounded By an able Wing Cabinet,
and submitting his measures to Wing Con.
gress. Let US therefore support in a liberal
posed ~ our focofoco opponenis. ',' ''''''
The brief period that has elapsed since the
administration of the General Government
passed into the hands Of men holding the
same political faith with ourselves, has not
been sufficient to restore the country 10 its
former prosperity. That which it required
t,Oelve gears to demolish and destroy. could
hardly be expected to be entirely restored in
as many months and we are still suffering
to considerable extent, the consequences
of those measures which were so signally re.
buked by the people at the last Presidential
ELECTION.
The Exchequer plan submitted by the
|'Cabinet at the request Of Congress, acknowl
edges the obligation Of the government 10
provide national currency, which obliga-
Ition is fully recognized By this Convention.
With regard to the details of this important
subject, we are aware there has been much
difference of opinion, but we earnestly hope
that 1t will be met in spirit Of mutual for
bearance, with an ardent desire to promote
the public good, and fixed determination to
adopt the best practical means Of relieving
the country from the present embarrass.
mentS.
The measures of relief which under a
Wing Administration have been already
adopted, promise however the happiest re-
suits. Among these, the act for the distribu.
ton ofthe proceeds ofthe public lands among
the several States, is one of vital Importance
to the people'of Connecticut. This measure
which so deeply interests every citizen of
our State, was supported by every member
of our delegation in Congress, with the ex-
ception of one Senator, who in this, as in
many other votes, given by him since his
appointment, has proved false TO his true in
terests, and misrepresented the known wish
es of his constituents. His opportunities of
sacrificing the interests Of our State to those
Of reckless and unprincipled party will,
we trust soon be at an end.
It is with feelings of pride and exultation |
that we call your attention to :hc affairs Of
our own State.
For the last four years our State Govern
ment has been in the hands Of the Wing |
party, and as evidences of the able and faith |
FIJI manner in which II has heen avlsgainister.