NOTES IN THE STATE HOUSE. House of Representatives., Mau 8, lS37
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The Patent Democracy of the day is exhibiting it. self m the legislature to the utmost advantage: Some but they have redeemed that error and atone for the political sins of other days by the blindest subserven cy I to the Dagon of party. Who can deny that Gen. He was indeed an Adams man, and Clay man, so long Adams or Clay had any prospect of success. He was, if we mistake not, Clay eector in l932-the who can doubt his democracy? It is endorsed by the Hartford Times!

 The other leaders are Raymond of New Canaan, Phelps of Woodbury, and last, not hast Welles of GtastentOUn'- patriotic and noble band worthy the high honor of leading so pure party. We need not speak of the dgnitaries who stand sentry in the lohby-Messrs. John M. Niles and Gideon Weles.- They will no doubt guard and direct the consciences of the weaker brethren in the House, and prevent their wandering from the fold.

 Thus far but little has been done. The Van Buren, course, business progresses but slowly. It seems have not yet done with expunging It will be reco- ected that in 1884, the Legislature passed sundry the removal of the Depostes. A resolution was in troduced to-day, by member from Fairfield county directing h the resolution os 1884 to be eSpqngsd ball in notion" A tumbIe-bmg in the Connecticut Le- gislature only think oft

 bill to extend the jurisdiction of the Superior Court, has been introduced by MT. Sterling. The ob- ect of the act is permit actions to he brought direct ly to the Superior Court, without the expense and trouble of going through the County Court This pro; we'd too democratic for the Ltchfield man, and will probably be strangled.

 A resolution to amend the Constitution and give the appointment of Justices and SheEfs to the people, was upon the Van Burenes like -bolt-pacing them in sad diemma-the proposition is democrat ic, and they dare not vote against it, But n vii! de- strov their craft. What shall they do? It will re- qure all the cunning of sinnitOr Niles to extricate them from the difficulty.

 May 9-An attempt was made today, to proceed on the expungng farce. The resolution seems to have been introduced without the advice of the knowing ones' The House refused to take up the resolution by an immense majority, not having yet obtained their cue. When they get instructions from the Post Office, they will go ahead.

 May lO-A resolution was introduced this morning, by MT Vail of Washington, for the appointment of committee to inquire whether any members ot the House hold offices under the State or General Gov, ernmen contrary to the Constitution. This created great buzz among the faithful" as no less than IS post-masters and deputy sherffs members of the House and justice were done. they would be erpun- ged forthwith, to the great benefit of the State. l Hartford Courier.