Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1843-03-02
THE STATE SENATE.

Mr.. EdNOf - we elect u members to State
Senate, which constitutes coordinate branch of
our Legislature. In the popular mind an idea Of
greater gravity and dignity attaches to the Senate
than belongs to the House of Representatives; this
sentiment has arisen from the weight and ability of
its former members, and of their predecessors, the
ancient Councillors OF the state.
Not only is the Senate coordinate branch of the
legislature, but it has its peculiar duties and re-
sponslbhles; these propose notice and in view
of them to present few suggestions to your readers
desire to address my remarks 10 both the great par
ties OF the country, and neither has yet nominated
its candidates. trust nothing I may say will he re-
garded as nvidious Of course it cannot be personal.
From the Senate more especially than from the
House of Representatives is expected a careful and
deliberate scrutiny OF the merits and details of all
measures proposed to he passed into laws iis limited
number favors that jndcions md temperate discus
public bodies, such as our House Of Representatives
measures OF an exciting character are in danger of
being hastily adopted amid the heat and excitement
of party discussion and regre, to add too frequently
under the force of party discipline upon rash acs Of
this character the more cool and mature deliberations
+ rightly constituted Senate are most salutary
check.
The Senators are rr ofco chairn,en of the various
Joint committees Of the legislature; n post requiring
for the proper discharge of its duties, both legislative
experience and the possession of very considerable
general talents and requirements The Senator is
called upon To preside over The siings OF the COM
nllteo entrusted to his charge, duty requiring dig.
nifty and Sc possession he usually $50 determines
such questions on the adnIssahlIity OF evidence, or
relating to legislative order and usages as arse on
trials. the hearing of petitions as in the cases Of
roads, bridges divorces interpretations, banks on pr.
Ons for the repeal of old laws, or the enacting OF
new ones. in which, questions Of great decacy often
arise. When the petition, OF whatever subject, has
heen heard before the committee, The duty OF drawing
up the report for presentation to the General Assem-
Div devoIves upon the chairman; this is not only
onerous duty but of the highest impora since
the Assembly relies for its informa ton and guidance,
mainly, upon the report, TO prepare which with clear
ness and ability. discriminating and enforcing what.
ever may be important, and rejecting Whatever may
be immateral. requires an intelligent and thinking
mind as well as the pen of n ready writer: We must
remember that these reports kept file, and will
remain long archives exist perpetuating not
only the opinions of the various committees. but the
When the report is called up in the House of which
the chairman is a member. he is expected TO state
from his place the important facts which were pre-
scented Tor the consideration ofthe Committee, and to
give, in n clear and forcihle manner, the reasons
which weighed with the committee and led 1t to what
conclusion it arrived Sound legislation 10 IN no
small degree dependent upon the proper discharge OF
this duty. Il will endeavor next week to continue
my remarks, and / may also give my opinion as to
the character and qualifications Of those who oughto
be elected TO our Senate. 3.
Mr. Editor. I have been q regular attendant at
the LYcEUM since Us organization. and have received
much pleasure from the debates and lectures which
have constituted their exercises. The Lecture delv.
cred by GIDEON H. HoLLusrER ESQ on last Friday
evening, was Of the most interesting ever listen
ed to. The large and highly respectable audience
present. manifested their opproba,ior by the profound
attention which they gave the lecturer The address
was repleie with good and seasonable advice, which
hone NAV prove profitable TO the members Of this
prase worthy Institution. and especially to that por-
ton who design to become members OF the Legal
Profession. am glad TO see that the Ladies by their
regular and numerous attendance, properly appre-
cia,e the talent there displayed. And earnestly
invite those DESTROYS Of passing an evening in de-
liahtfuI and profitable manner to be present at the
ACADEMY next Friday evening. SENEx.
Mr. Editor. Allow me through the medium Of
your columns TO express the great degree OF pleasure
have experienced in attending the recent meetings
of the Washingtonisn Temperance Society. The
one on Monday evening last was fully attended. and
If peculiar interest. The addFess. delivered by Mr..
B. M. WALES. was exceedingly interesting, and re-
flected much credit upon the Youthful orator. and
honor to the Society. The Temperance Choir. under
the direction Of Mr.. II. A. HUH, by the admirable
performance Of their lively and entertaining songs,
addeA much TO the interest Of the occasion. cannot
loo fully express the satisfaction il affords me again
IN see this noble cause reviving under such favorable
.,sr;ees. And sincerely hope that the enterprisng
vonno man who are now engaged in this laudabe
- vvl mot relax their eii;Fts while infsmPerancs
rem";rs in our midst, bghtiRg csrse TO the happi.
/ ness Of man. IAAFHAANok'
Rar Mr.. +. n. Benedict, will address the Temper
| 80 soc;stv nj the Town Room on Monday ove-
ming next Give him full house.
Thomaa K. Brace is the Wing candidate TOT Con;
| -" rom This District A better selection could
49, . - -" hacn made We have not time now 20 ex'
$50 he extreme satisfaction we ieel IN presenting
~ r,Sn,ra,on 10 the public. That Mr. Brace w'll
n. eieced, We consider certain. u Ess wings 90 e
! du,y Hart. CoaroHf