Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-23
FROM 1865 TO 1775.

During the century that followed the union of the colonies no issue was raised, which could tend to produce political parties which should contend in any name for the control of the government. In the contest that arose between the Stuarts and defend the Connecticut colonists were almost unani- nous in their sympathy with William of Orange against James II. The colonists freely contributed their money and men to the wars that were carried on with the French colonists of Canada and Nova Scotia. Until 1760 there was strong feel ing of loyalty and devotion to the King of England. There were many ques- tions of local interest which kept the colo nists excited upon public affairs. Every year the time of the legislature was occupied in settling disputes among the churches or their members. But the State proved to be a bad nurse for the churches. For it med dled with everything and had no power to settle anything relating to them as it could not enforce it's dscrees. These controversies regarding the churches produced an apathy of religious feeling, and a lower state of morals than had existed in the earlier days.
 After much discussion for several years the legislature in May, 170S, passed an act re- quiring the ministers and churches to meet and form an ecclesiastical constitution.
 As 8 result of this the Saybrook platform was drawn up in September, 170S. Before 1898 the assembly consisted of but one house, but that year there was division made and the Governor and magistrates com posed the upper house, while the representatives from the towns composed the lower house. From 1700 to 1731 there was a controversy with the colony of New York respecting the boundary line. A set clement was made in May, 17S1. In 1734 the people were much excited over the ef- forts of Governor Dudley, of Massachusetts, a,,I novr Nov # Nav Vorl1 +ow
 yoke the King Charles charter and divide the territory of Connecticut between these two colonies. The General Assembly pro- vided agents, who represented the colony successfully in England. The matter caused great excitement in Connecticut. To sustain the expedition against Canada in 1709 the assembly authorized an emission of bills of credit to the amount of 98,0 900. Taxes were imposed to pay one-halt at the end of one year and the other half at the expiration of two years. In 1745 a more full and complete charter was granted to Yale college upon the application of the rector and trustees. The reii gious interests of the college. how ever, were in great need of attention. There was much fault found with the preaching of the Rev. MT. Moves. The matter of selecting professor of divinity finally came before the General Assembly. Some thought the professor should not be orthodox. Upon this ulHOrlIy oL tuo Pooplc oL NEW daNoA raised the objection that religion was no part of college education and that, therefore, no religious worship ought to be upheld, and that every student ought to be allowed to worship how or where he pleased, or his parents or guardians should direct. To this the college authorities replied that it was absolutely necessary attendance upon reli- gious exercises should be in one place, so that they could be present to observe the attendance and the behavioraof the students with their own eyes. After much discussion on the subject finally in 1763 memorial was presented to the General As sembly, representing that it was the founder of the college and had the right to reform abuses and appoint visitors A very large majority of the Gen. eral Assembly of that date proved to be friends of the college and of it's independence from colonial interference, and the petition CTS were given leave to withdraw.
 FROM 1775 TO 1787.
 This was the period of the Revolutionary war. While very large majority of the