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BY REV. “XVI. (1IlAN'i‘ l{EYiER.
Mr l~‘itii:.\'iis .-\.\‘n Fi«:i.Low ClTlZl£.\‘S:
~\-"$79. are assembled here to celebrate a great
natioiial festival; to recall to tnind the events ol
zhe past; events around which a halo of glory
rests, that time nor change can ditr.——for its lus-
,,-e«;,;,1¢ari\-ml {mm the rt--flectitiii til great actions;
of actions‘ whit-li are lioriorttble to lininauit ';
~ and thc iiiemory of which is as iniperisliable as
q-3-.,,tl,,,-1: pure as \‘iI'l1.(‘, and as noble as patriot-
.-ism, [«‘mm the co iteniplaiioii oftliest=. as spec-
~tat:les_uf iiioral ,i_-raiideur, may we ilcrive lessons
rinipulilir: anal private virtue, which shall enable.
its to fulfil our high destinies as .1-itizens ofa great
-Il!)t.l free couiitry. Let us. therellire, invoke the
iirit of iiiugriatiitiiily ivliicli aniiiiated the giants
those lieruit:tla_vs. to whit.-li this festival relers;
wliile l'8[)!)Sill_'_[ in the sliad.iw of their great-
ness, like pigtiiics at the feet of the enduring
.Subscrihers living out of the carriers‘ district,
iug for their papers. $1 50 per aniiuin, pay-
Wliere payment ts mg the vestibules of our executive mansions oi
‘nbscribers 82, payable in advance.---
pyrainitl.-‘. iii:iy'the genius of history enkiiidle in
Although those stirring events which pressed
beloved land.
interested devotion to their country's welfare, in
the field and in the Council; after that country
tion firmly established upon the basis of a free
constitution. \.Ve see them-—where? Crowd-
lhe lobbies ofour legislative balls, with petitions
in their hands authenticated by some recom-
mendatory acts of party servility and meanness?
No, thank heaven; but, like heroes, worthy ofa
better race than has succeeded them. returti-
ing quietly to their homes. to earn their bread
in the sweat oftlieir face; to be forgotten,
or if not forgotten, far worse for that rea-
son, neglected, by the inheriturs ofa hard earned.
but glorious piitriuiouy, ‘now occupied with their
own claims for services rendered—not their
country. in the deadly breach and iiiimitient
peril of battle—-—in unpaid toil and expenditure of
blood and Ire:-isiire—but for services rendered
party, the man or the demagogue—and services
rentlered, too often, at the sacrifice of honor. dig-
nity and truth.
But like those
brilliant and unsitllied lights that garnishthe
Did they coiiipliiin? No.
then) mingling their blood with the soil of their fie boundless vmms and as,,i,.,,,,0-.,,S of ,, selfish
\Ve see tlieni, after years of dis- liumanity?
Is it the six thousand hayoncts at
the command of the executive 3 Is itthe pains
and penalties of civil law’;
No, it is neither of these; butlthe controlling
power of a deeply seated moral principle, ini
planted in the human breast for the wise pur-
poses of social improvement and rnelioratioti ;-
by the opemtiutis of which the neeesities ofthe
of the whole, and he is tauglit to acknowledge
the legitimate power of government forthe sake
of the protection it secures to him. By which
he is taught to yield to its claims of service-—to
"95l7'3Ct the rights and privileges of others, and
honestly and indttstriously to pursue his avoca.
tious in the trariqiiil hope of enjoying their pro-
ducts. It is this principle, developed and
strengtliencd by an early reiigious and moral ed-
ucation, without. the inherent and cohesive pow-
er of which, society, in a. free rcpresciit-itive
government like ours, would be dissolved into its
first elements. Nothing but the iron force of
it grinding despotism can keep a selfish and de-
graded people together, and compel them to
sustain its supremacy. VVliere no principle of
moral obligation exists to secure union, p/tg,sz'-
cal coercion alone is adequate.
Look at the situation of Mexico. Examine
vault of the skies. sunk, in silent splendor below
the horizon oflife. The day of peace and pros-
perity they ushered in, absorbed and concealed
them in itsdazzling glare. But while their ash-
esiare niiiigled with the soil they defended and
consecrated to freedom, may their souls have
been received into the more glorious company of
ol the spiiils of just irien made perfect. And,
may the cotiteniplation of their magnaniniity
and sacrifices, itnbue our hearts with a feelingof
gratitude that shall be acceptable to their memo-
ries.
But let t.is not stop here, in the pageantry and
show of an idle festival. Let us strive to imi-
tate their virtues; and make each anniversary,
not merely an occasion for sounding declaina-
tion and obstrcperous mirth ; but also, for moral
and political improveuient. Let us regardthese
anniversaries as so many eniinences. from which
we may make a survey of our past and present
conditions’; and, while contemplating the pros-
pect before its, recall to our aid the lessons of
t.-xperieuce they have taught us, that we may
mu bUs.,,,,s 3 fl.,,,,c up we gall|e ,,,,,]_mu, ardm. guard against those evils, that appear to menace
. 1 ~ 3-. ' ‘-
our future stability and glory.
and compare together the moral atid political
conditionsof that country. Does it want any of
the paraphernalia ofa constitutional form of re-
presentative government? is it
civil
deficient in
power? In legislative and executive
In iiiunieipal organization? In the
array of courts. peiialties and prisons? Why
then do we see it a prey to intestine war? Its
treasury empty, its citizens pillaged, its curri-
merce fettered by arbitrary and mischievous re-
strietions? Because the people are tleficiem in
that great eletnent of prosperity, moral power.
It is only beneath the sway ofsnlieii and gloomy
tyranny that such a people can find repose.-
They have never yet discovered that the secret
of selfgoverririierit and order, resides in a purer
principle than ever can be evolved or put into
operation by mere political organization. They
force?
I"
of their talents should not he suffered to dazzle
our minds while examining the springs and mu-
tives oftheir actions.
been faithful to party, they may not have been for the purpose of signifying as hereinafter pro-
f‘;-,’tf,{‘,,l to duty, Let as men geqtgire or [hem vided. their approbation, ordisapprobzitiou ofthe
as well as political fidelity.
by the unalterable and enduring standard of
religious and moral truth.
church atid state.
of neither to desire it.
whom power is ddegated ; and ifrhose be Velwl
and corrupt, that iiflllllull will feet the influences
oftheir ritioeiples-—antl license remain uncheck-
ed. The populzrity ofione may sanction. what
the dishonesty of another may abuse. to the
ltazaid ofthe public safety. The nefarious antl
detestable axionr that. "all is fair in politics,"
will extend to imrals ; and men will seek ollice
for plunder; will adhere to faction to secure of-
individuttl are made‘ to contribute‘ to the benefit . ace ; win use ,,1,,,,,1e, ,0 ,,,,,c|,,,se g..,,,,o_~., and
intake that support contribute to their abuse‘ of
power.
These are evils that are not altogether imagi-
nary. Where there is so iiincli freedom, there is
the greater liability to err—-and erroris the more
itnportaut. \Vliere power is tli.-parsed uniting
so many, it is only liable to corrupt the greater
ntiniber. That liberty which constitutes our
safety, may become the instrument of our ruin-
In those countries where the officers are notori-
ously venal, tliedepositories of power are never
changed; and the people may remain uncon-
taminate, because their cupidiiy is never excited.
\Vere it otherwise. there would be no govern-
lViih _iis, when the whole people become
And will they
not become so, if every man is incited to his
duty by the hope of oliice ? If the doctrine of
“ratalion" is to involve every virtuous citizen
tnetit.
venal. our freedom is at an end.
in its contaminating vortex‘? lf popularity is
to be the test of wor'.l:—--and we are no longer to
look for public faith in private virttie?
It is not enough that our political men be
great. they should be good also. The brilliancy
Although they may havei
principles as well as professions—nioral worth
Let us try them
\Ve may not be the advocates for a union of
It would be for the interests
But it was not to exclude
liies of this great day. with the iindissenibled joy
oftrue and loyal sons ofthe soil; may no cloud
test upon the bright prospect before us—-may no
tear dim the eye. no throb of regret agitate the
bosom. ofthe patriot. Let us then, here bid fare
well to the recollection of past cares, past
troubles. paslcotriplziin s; and uniting in fra-
ternal liartnorty. surround the ensign of our
liberty, and proclaiiri, that
“The sons of Columbia shall never be slaves,
\Vliile the earth hears it plautor the sea rolls its
waves.”
LAVVS OF CON}."EC'.'t'ICU'1',
Passed, May Session, 1838.
An Act proposing toilie people an amendment to
toe Constitution.
\Vliereas. at a General Assembly ofthe State
of Conneciictzt. holden at Hartford. on the first
VVedne-sday of May, A. D. 1337. the House of
Represeritatives passed a r.‘-solution proposing an
anieiidnicnt to the Constitution of this State.
which antendnient was continued to the present
session. and publislietl with the laws passed at
the same ses-ion. And wlicreas, at the present
session, two thirds of each [louse ofthe General
Assembly have approvetlofthe said amendment
in the tiianizer prescrilied in said Constitution,
which airieridment is in these words, to wit:
A Slierirfsliall be appointed in each county. by
the electors therein, in sticli manner as shall be
prescribed by law. who shall hold his otfiee for
three years. removeable by the General Assent-
bly, and shall become bound with sufficient
sureties to the Treasurer of the State, for the
faithful discharge ofthe duties of hisoliice. Now
therefore
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives. in General Assembly convened,
That the constables in the several towns in this
state. shall warn the electors in their respective
have liberty--but it is the liberty of licentious-
uess—-tlie liberty of slaves.
l
ferocious ignorance.
They have a re-
igion, btit it is the religion of a blind and
Tbey.liave public men of
genius and talent—but they are ambitious, cor-
rupt and treacherous—tlie chief of faction—tlie
idols of party. Their successes are only so i
all might choose.
religion from the state, that no recognition of
sect was made in the coiistitution. It was
omitted in that enlarged and generous spirit of
liberty
where all were indulged in freedom of choice.
which religion itself sanctions; that,
But, it is idle to suppose that
be state can do without the churcli. \Vhen the
<.
qualities may still exist.
tlieiii into the public service. and niadethciii cori-
spiciious actors upon the theatre of revofiiiion.
may l_!C\'(‘.l‘i)CCllr again in oiirtl.-i_v; or-etisititis for
the practice and display of noble and hcroic
T/reg would have been
great, ltad they never been knmvii; for trite
greatness is not fotiuded in the public app"ausc.
but in the practice of virtue. The truly virtu-
tous are always great‘; not, perhaps. irien of re-
xui~.v:;—‘iiit men of worth, men of vigor, to vvlioni
'.'lie occasioii on'y is wanted to fix all eyes upon
them.‘ Tiiey are great in their obscurity. as
that obscurity olli-rs no iuducciiicnts to a facti-
rious display; but, on the contrary. purifiesthem
in the tires of adver.-.iI\_' and neglect.
—
The Fathers of :"'-‘J llevulittioii were not great
.»
lo ily iti their ct,.,trage and their sacriliccs; they
were great. also in their integrity. their purity ol
,,,-‘mciple, gull the ‘gumpreheitsivetiess of their
pliilaiithru, y. ':ll€ lleld of-Marathon, the plains
of Pliarsnlia, the straits oft Tlicrniopyltc; the
sangiilnary stril'estif.llareiigti. Aiistrrlitz,.lcua or
\Vnterl'oo, rival in gltiry, and will co-exist in the
bloody recortlsof fame, with the most brilliant
deeds of arms acliievetl by the iieroes of SEVEN-
Tiv-sil_".; atid did their cltiini to the honiag-2 and
adiiiiratiuii of their dez~'ccIId=J"‘3 5“’l’ l‘°"’t ‘hey
would. indeed, be en itled to glow in the page of
history, surrounded by all the attributes of mili-
tary splendor and renown; but. the lasting grati-
tude of niaukind would not award tliemtliat pre-
eminentdistinetioii. of being as greatly good as
(my were_ greatly brilliant; and, in this day
celebrating their achievements, a barren and
pompous eulogy. instead ofa discriminating and
virtuous praise, would be all that we could
award them. The crinlltigratioti that warmed us
‘ into existence, might be cotiteinplated at a dis-
lance, as a magnificent spectacle, but to approach
it, would be to involve ourselves in ruin. L is
therefor_e. not onlytlieir blood which has enrich-
ed the soil that gave birth to the tree of lihertyt
but the sweet and balmy influences of ti sacred
principle, that can preserve it in the fresliuess of
a perennial green.
It was this sacred principle which made them
the benefaetorsoftlieircountry. instead ofits ser-
vants {and for which too many oftlietii have reap-
ed the reward of ingratitude and neglect. But
‘it was not in the power of that country to add to
their greatness by the factitiotis honors of ofiiee.
They asked only a place in the hearts of their
fellow freemen; yet it was bread they wanted.
'1 be empty thanks were joyfully accorded; but
the debt was denied. or withheld until their tie-
‘cessities were relieved by death.
We see them. in the dawn of that glorious day
of,libe'rty, quitting their homes and peaceful avo-
calions——leaving the bosom of their families—tlie
embrace’ of friends and compatiions—lo mingle
in it doubtful and unequal struggle. upon the is-
sue of which depended their lives, their fortunes
and their sacred honor. We see them suffering
"gall, danger, nakedness, cold, hunger; many of
\Vhile indulging this retrcspeetive glance, and
passing in review those cventsthat move onward
in tumultuous disorder. like the waves of the
restless ocean; and while the biekerings and
contests of party, imitate their hoarse murmur
as they break and foam upon the shore; let us
look around its for some more efficient principle
of co-operation-—some more conservative pow-
er—to serve the structure of government from de-
cay and rui:i—-than cati be derived from mere
political organization or the integrity of party.
There is a power greater, as it is anterior to
the eiiactnieuts of civil law; which. amid the
disorders of popular fury or the madness of popu-
lar folly, can alone offer a guraiity forthe public
safety. It is the moral law of man's nature. pu-
rified, elevated and adorned by religious princi-
’ ple. This is the only true conservative power-
tlie sheet anchor of hope. amid the conflicts of
interest and the wreck of faction.
This moral law constitutes the true basistipon
which the structure of every free government is
It is recognized in the spirit of every
It is the vital force of
ltsways the public mind,-
erected.
legislative resolution.
every executive act.
and secures its obedience, by ii potency far SlJpC'-
rior to any inechanicl or organized powerthat can
he ptit into operation. It is the spirit of order,
traiiquilizing influences, like the sweet concords
of some unseen instruuient of music. It ani-
mates individuals with a spirit ofindustrious en-
terprize, and secures to the whole the beneficial
results of a great moral effort among its constitu-
e'nt parts. As a rule of action. it gives vigor and
right direction to human exertion; augments the
resources ofthe coimiionwealth, by enriching its
treasury, strengthening its power, and contribut-
ing toits tranquility and enjoyment. It contains
wiiliiri itself the elements of individual and na-
tional greatness.
But, in its mi.sdireetion—-in its perversion. to
gratify personal ambitiun—to subserve the ends
of faction--to sanctify abuscs—to traduce cha-
racte-—to humble virtue and exalt vice—tu abase
worth and crown ignorance and pretension-
what a terrible engine of wickedness and craft
may not this moral power become! \Ve may
sometimes see its ellects in the devastations and
brutal outrage of an infuriated mob—-iii its dis-
regard of law and humanity—in the prostration
‘of order and the reign of anarchy.
‘Nliat government then is strong enough to
control the mighty torrent ?—to heat back the
waves of revolution, and save the fabric from ru-
ins? Where then is the executive arm power-
ful enough to rescue the innocent victim from‘
his sangninary fate--to protect the wcuk—to
preserve inviolate the rights of the rich or the
immunities of the ‘poor?
What is it that hourly guards this Republic
from revolution? What is it that sways and
directs into peaceful courses, the restless- ener-
gies of fifteen millions of people iigititted by all
many triumphs over tin: rights of others; and
they seize upon office and eniolunient, like a
victorious army that has vanquished the country.
In the decay of that moral power of conserva-
tion among us, will the letter of our glorious
charter of civil liberty, save us from like disas-
ters? \Vill political fidelity to party, already
trampling on the rights of a part, secure the
stability and integrity of the whole? Vt/ill the
political honesty and purity of our ptiblic men,
if infamous for their private vices, protect our
privileges from invasioti? \rVill the craft and
mendaciiy of a prostituted press or the noisy
good.
might see the necessity and advantage of being
so. But the very liberty of choice, which they
think they may abuse to do evil, is a stronger
obligation to do good, than the compttlsioti of
any penal enactiiieut.
it of them. Society demands it. It is the con-
dition oftheir freedom.
church is ”"gl€°"-‘fl. the state lDll(‘.l'S-—Il!l'.l whet.-
its influences are no longer felt and acknowledged
ii society, llie stale falls.
We would not use coercion to make people
\Ve would enlighten them, that they
Their country expects
However great may be the resources of in-
declamation of the demagogue, preserve unin-
vaded the freedom of ballot?
Can we ask it.
while men must be -mean to become great?
Vl/liile the road to honor liesthrough the purlieus
of office ? And while oliice is sought asa coni-
pensation for loss ufcliaractei?
\V'e shall look in vain to public opinion as a
corrective oflhese evils, so long as that opinion
is poisoned in its legitimate sources. by the
functionary who‘ cunningly professes to bow to
it. It may be his idol. It is also his instrument;
and did he not know its plastic nature. he would
and selfdestructioii.
very means of greatness may be converted into
causes of ruin ; and that very sovereignty and
foam of honor, the public will, be cotitaniiuated
in its source and poisoned in its issues. '
exercise of opinioti, much also was expected
from the honesty of thatopiuion.
tellectiial wealth and power in men, ifthey are
destitute ofinoral strength, they a'e at all times
reaJy to become the feeble instruments of evil
So is it with a nation. Its
In the formation of our governnietit, while
much was left for its inaiiitainance to the free
Our fathers
almost dare to be lionest; because he would
hope to’ find his interest in being so.
tliattlifibses tlirotigli society its harmonizing and 1,, bane, km,“.]cdge mt‘ his ,es,,,,,ce5_
But the aspirant to the public confidence, has
He knows
that all the elements of power do not reside in
the purse and the sword. It is not the array of
military, force, the glitter of treasure, or the
seductions of ofiicial preferiiient, thataloue awe,
captivate or sway the popular mind. No.
There is a power greater than these. Its whis-
pers may be heard in the brooding of ti midnight
caucus—'—iti the conference of a committee room
—wliile it speaksin the Senate Chamber or
thunders in the Hall of Represcntatives.-
It. is seen and ‘felt, as it‘ issues in the
pregnant columns ofthe piess. It is the power
of mind. The mighty, the uncontrollable, the
subtle fluid that pervades the wltule Republic-
that electrifies, loses and subdues opposition.
and through its magic alembiclransmutes it into
that plastic thing, public opinion. It is here the
true directing and controlling power actually
ed, while it defers to, that it may only more
ably direct its gipparent sources. in the primary
assemblies of the people. These, indeerl. elect
to oliice; but this action is controlled by the re-
action ofthe elected, and is only appealed to, in
too many instances, to sanctify abuses and con-
firm usurpations of power.
We may refer, for the correction ufthese_ evils,
as often as we please,to ptiblie opinion; we can
do nothing so long as that opinion is directed by
the superior intelligence and activity of our pub-
lic nien; unless those public men be honest, or
there be infused into the public mind, some go-
verning principle. which shall bring every action
to the test of religions and moral truth. Public
opinion is liirtually, in the hands of those to
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only-—'-as a kindred spirit should animate our
councils.
ofour freedom. it was never intended to stun l as
the bulwark of public dishonor and private
venaliiy.
the ability as well as the right, to govern our-
selves. And ifwe suppose that it will secure to
in‘ spite ofour vices, we shall soon find ourselves
to have been most wofully deceived.
of ilie people, whence‘ all power and honor are
derived? To maintain this public viriue,- we
d\ve”s' [acre [[5 afl‘e(_-five energies are display- Church and ils kindred ill5lilUllUn$, lrlUSl not lie
were men of pure principles, oflofiy views and
uiispotted honor. and they have left us a consti-
tution which should endure soloiig--zind so long
\Vhile it was erected as the palladium
It was founded in the recognition of
us the possession ofour liberties and immunities,
VVheie llien shall we look for public security?
\Vhere for the freedom of ttie people? But in
the integrity of our institutions? In the virtue
must raise the standard ofqiialificatititi for otlice.
\Ve must educate our children in sound princi-
ples and useful knowledge. We must support
and liouer the public service ofour Maker. The
left to contend alone with ilie demoralizing in-
fluences of political profligacy; and to struggle
unaided against its tendency to disorganization.
Politicians must unite to sustain this great con-
servative moral power. ifthey would sustain the
state; and the sincerity of tfieir professions
sliuuld be judged by the vigor of their co-opera-
riot) _in the work of religious and moral as well
as ofcivil reform.
-\Vhile, then, our watchword continues to be-
towns. to meet on the lirst Monday of October
next. at nine o’clock in the morning of said day.
proposed aniciidment. which meeting shall be
held at the same pltices. and the same notice
thereofshall be given. as is provided in the first
section of an act entitletl, “ ati act providing for
the appointirientof Electorsof President and Vice
President of the United States,“ and the presid-
ing otlicer shall be appointed in the manner pre-
scribed in said act.
Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the town clerk
to present to said nzeeting. said proposed amend-
ment to title Constituiiois, and after due considera-
tion thereof, the electors present shall be called
upon. by the [tfC.~‘ltliltg otlicer to bring in to him
their respective votes by ballot, regartlitig said
aineiidiiietit. Those in favor of approviiig and
atlopting said airieudtnetit. shall give in a hallo
with the word “ yes” written thereon, ntid those
who disapprove thereof shall give in a ballot
---iih vim wnrtl “ no" written thereon. whit.-li said
ballots shall be examined, sorted and counted bv
the presiding ot‘t'tr:et, ...s'......i i,_,, ,,,,, ,,,,,.,, ,.,,,,.'k
and St:,'iEC‘llXl(-‘.l'l, and the number of each declared
in open meeting by said presiding ollieer.
See. 3. The presiding oliicers in said several
nieeiiogs shall under their hands respectively,
tiiake duplicate certificates uftlie nuniberof votes
so given and ascertaiiied as aforesaid. in favor of
approving and adopting said amendment, and
also oftiiose disapproving of its adoption in words
at_ full lengtli, ono of which shall be deposited in
the office of town clerk, in the town in whicli
such tneetiiig shall be held, and the other within
ten days after the day, of holding such meeting.
shall be delivered, sealed tip, to the Secretary of
this state. or to the Slieriffoftlie county in which
such town belongs. and said She-rill sltall dclixer.
or_ cause to be delivered to the Secretary’ ofthis.
withir. fifteen days after the day ofsaid meeti'ig.
wliicli certificates shall be in the form following,
to wit :
At. a meeting of the electors of the town
of legally wariied and held on the firs:
Monday of October, 1838, for the purpose of re-
ceiving the votes of said electors. tipoii the adop-
tion ofa proposed auientltiient to the coiistilutioti
oftliis state, relating to the election ofSherilis.
there were given in fatorof adopting said amend-
ment votes, and against the adoption of
the saute votes. Certified by A. B.
presidiugoliicer, and the superscription ofsaid
certificate shall he as follows.
of this state; votes ofthe electors ofthe town of
upon the proposed amentlnient to the
Constitution. taken and sealed up by A. B. irre-
siding otfix-er. And the Secretary oftliis state
shall transmit. on or before the first Monday in
September. 1838, blank forms for the returns of
votes, to be given pursuant to this act, to the
town clerksoftlie several towns in this state, for
the use ofsaid towns.
Sec. -1-. The votes so returned to the Secre-
tary shall be counted by the Treasurer, Secre-
tary and Comptroller, on or before the first Mon-
day iii November. 1838, who. on or before the
lifteeiith day of November, L338, shall transmit
a certificate ondertlieir hands. of the nuniberof
votes so returned in favor of approving and
adopting said amendment. and also ofthe num-
ber of votes so returned. disapproving of the
adoption ofthe same to the person administering
the government ofthis state, who, within twenty
days after the receipt of said certificates. shall
issue his proclaniatioii reciting such certificates,
and if it shall appear therefrom, that a majority
of said votes are in favor of approving and adopt-
ing said atiiendnient. he shall so declare in such
proclamation, and that a majority of the electors
present at such meetings aforesaid, have approv-
ed said amendiiieiit, and that the same is valid
to all intents and purposes as a part of the Con-
stitution of this State. And if it shall appear
from said certificate, that a iiiajtirify of said votes
are not in favor of approving and adopting said
amendment. but are opposed to the same, he
‘shall so declare in" said prociam‘at‘i-on. and that a
niajority of the electors present at such meetings.
have not approved said ameniliiieut. and :_-‘aid
proclamation shall be [wbiishetl in all the net-S-
l’3l"3"5 l"l'"°‘l if‘. this state, and recorded in the
public recrtttls thereof.
\VM. VV. BOARD‘tVlA.N.
To the Secretary
“ Liberty and the Constitution.” may it be ye.
inenibered that these can be secured only by
-virtue, order, peace. And it-1,31,, our ngoicings
are mingled with the fiqclamalions of ,,-,',|{io,,s_
Willie OUT lIe3I".’a' glow with the ardor of a sin-
Speaker ofthe House of Representatives.
' CHARLES HAWLEY.
President. of the Senate.
Approved, June 1.. 1838. -
\VM. \V..ELLSWORTH.
An act in addition loan act, entitled “ an act for
eneouragingarid regulating Fisheries.
'.’_‘-36 l0\'e_. ()fcouiitry—aiid we join in the festivi-
Sec. 1., Be it enacted by the Senate and
HD1156ttfR.t’preSPrilali\'f'S. in General Asseinbly
convened.Tliat when any person or persons being
a proprietor or proprietors of land adjoining the ri-
ver Thames. inthe coui;tyofNéw London. here-
tofore have been, or lit-reatier shall he at the ex-
pense of sttilting offor enclosing any portion of
ilie said river titljtiitiirig their said lands, for the
purpose oflt-iyin,r_t:tlowii, plantiiig. or cultivating
oysters therein (tit-twr-vii at line drawn due cast
from \Vintlirnp‘spoiut, in New London to Gro-
,ton shore. and a line drawn due east from Bush-
nell’s point in Ntirxvitzli, to the opposite shore.)
and shall cnnstaiitly use the same for the piir-
posc of laying down, planting. or cultivating
oysters therein. he or they, his or their heirs,
or assigris, shall he establislied in ilie full en-
_ioyn'it-nt thereof, so long as he or they. his or
their heirs or assigiis. shall continue to use
the some for the purpose aforesaid : Provide}.
iievertlicless. that this act shall not take efiect
in eitltcr ofthe towns bordering on said river. or
the waters and flats thereto atljoinetl. until the in-
habitants ofsuch town. in lawful town meeting
especially warned therefor. shall liave given their
asbetil iii the same, and shall have tlesignaletlt
bv a committee by them appointed. the limits
within which such adjtiiniiig proprietor or pro-
prietors shall enjoy the exclusive privilege afore-
said; and provided also, that this act shall not
be construed to authorize any such adjoiiiiiig
proprietor to enclose or stake oll any portion of
the said river atljoiiiiiig his said land. so as to ob-
struct the navigation thereof; nor sliail any
such proprietor be authorized to enclose or
stake oti‘to a greater distance from the shore (at
low water mark) to the channel ofsaid river, than
one third part thereof.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted. That no per-
son or persons other than said adjoining proprie-
tors. their heirs or assigns. shall take or catch
arty oysters in said [lace so eiiclused or staked off
as aforesaid, without licerise from said proprietors.
their heirs or assigns. on penalty offorfeiting and
paying for every sticli ollence toe snin offifty dol-
lars to him who shall sue therefor. and prosecute
his suit to eflbcl, any law to the contrary not-
witlistaiitling.
St-t-.3. Tltis- ct may at any time be repeal-
ed by the General Asse.mhly.antl all rights and
privileges acquired or etijoyed under the same
shall thereupon cease.
VVM. \V. BOARDMAN.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
CHARLES HAVVLEY.
President of the Senate.
.-‘.p',>roved May 31. 1338.
VVM. ‘V. ELLSVVORTH.
An Act to iueor_ ortite the New Haven Savings
Bank.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives. in General A.-‘.=ctt‘tbly Convenetl.
Thtit Simeon Btiltlwiii, Ralph I. Iugt-rsol, Roger
Slicrnian, James Brewster, Wooster Hotchkisso
Elias Glibert, I-It-ury \Vhite, Elihue Atwater,
Henry Peek, Eli Osborn, Marcus Mei-rimtin, Jr.,
John Fitch, Henry Hotckiss, Amos Burlington.
Francis '1‘. Jo rman, Vv'm. J. Forbes, John Diirrie,
‘Jim. Mosely, Henrv Oaks, Sherman VV. Kite -
vale, and VJ-w ti lintiker. be, and they hereby
..... :.......,mmted by the name, style and .;.i- ..r
the "New Haven Savings Bank ;" and that
they and such others as shall be duly elected
members of the said corporation, as in this act
provided, shall be and remain :1 body politic and
corporate, by the same name, style, and title
forever. ,
Sec. 2. Bell: f‘u'rtlir=i- enacted, That the said
corporation shall be capable of receiving from
any person or persoiis disposed to obtain and
enjoy the advtiittag-.-s of said incorporation, any
deposits of money, not to exceed , the sum of
two hundred dollars from any individual in any
one year, and to use and improve the same for
the purposes and according to the directions
herein provided. _ ,
Sec. 3. Beit further ermctetl, That all de-
posits of money received by said corportion,
shall be used and improved to the best advan-
tage, by loauing the same in a manner not in-
consistcnt with the laws of this State. or by in-
vesting the Sim!) by purchase in bank stock in
tiny batik in this State, or any public stock of
any State. or of the United States, and dispo-
sing of said bank stock and public stock, as the in-
terest of said corpomtioii may require; and the
income and profits of said loans and - invest-
ments shall be applied and divided among the
persons iritiking deposits, their executors or ad-
niinistrators, in just proportion, with such rea-
sonable dcduction as may be clitzrgeable thereon;
and the principle of such deposit or deposits
may be withdr-.iwn by the owner or owners then-
of, or by any other person or persons duly nu-
tlioi-ized for said purpose, on giving nztice of
such intention in writing, and lodging the same
with tlic Treasurer of said corporation, or at
the office of said corporation, in the city of New
Haven, at least four months previous to with-
drawing such deposit or deposits.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the said
corporation shall at their annual meeting have
power to elect by ballot any person or persons
to be members of said corporation, provided
that the number of members shall not at any
time be less than ten, nor more than thirty.
See; 5. Be it further enacted, That the said‘
corporation may have it common seal, which
they may change and renew at pleasure; and
that alldeede, conveyances and grants, cove-
nants and agreements, made by their authority
and direction, by their treasurer, or any other
person, shall be good and valid, and the said
corporation shall at all times have-power to sue,
and may be sued, may (lel’i.'lll'l, and shall be held,
to answer by the name and style aforesaid.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, That after
the first [1131 ting, to be holden as hereinafter di-
rected, there shall be held an annual meeting in’
the city of New Haven, of the members of‘
said corporation in the month of June, annually,-
or at such o2.hr.r time as they may judge expe-
dit3nt,1mtl any seven members of the said cox-'-
poration, the president, a vice pi'_'eside_t,- trra.-
Sursr or secretary, being one..e.Fiall be a quorum;
{and the said corporation, at their fil]Ill]='t.l meet-
tings, shall have power to elect and choose a
president, vice president, trustees, and all such
ctlit-.-r officers, as to them shall appear necessa-
ry, which olficers so chosen. shall continue
t-flice one year amt uni-ll others are cl10SeIl,,l_{!,_
their room, and all oliicers so cl_:t.osen- shall be
under oath to the faitliful perriirinance of the
duties of their offices respectfully. '
Sec. 7. Be it.further enacted, That no mem-
ber of said corporation shzill be the hirer or hot-
ro\ver,,or surety for any hirer or borrower ,0i,~‘
of, and no president, vice’ president; or trustee;
of said corporation, shall be entitled to, or re-
ceive tiny compcsation for his services.
the funds of said corporation. or any part tlierev-.
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