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This day was published, price ss. td. tvo. sewn, ASERIES of LETTERS from a CQSMOPCP- Tg to a CLERGYMAN; containing a temperate In quiry into the Subjects of Dispute between GREAT BRITAIN and AMP-MCA; with Remark: con the erroneous opinion enter tained in this cotunry; relative to the partiality of ANZIIICA towirds FaSster ; including authentic Documents to prove the sontra7. Sold by I. M. Richardson, opposite the Royal Exchange; Gale and Curtis, Paterncister-row ; and all other Booksellers. % AMERICA. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN TER LATEST 14MFS CRAIG AND CAPTAIN HENRX. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JAN. P. TIORT*LII. OFFICJILL DOCUMENTS, ACCOMpANTING TM* SIDENT'S MESSAME.• (Continued from our Paper of yesterday.) No. IV. Windsor, Vermont, February 19, 1809' 'P Sia—My last (No. S.) was written at Burlington, the prin cipal town in the northern pan of the State of Vermont. lam now at the principal town in the eastern section. e. The faUacy of men's opinions when they act under the in lusnce of sensibility, and are strongly excited by those hors which always animate a rising party, led me to doubt the cow. redness of the oyinions which I received in the porthern section of this State ; which, from its contiguity to Canada, and neces eary.intercourse with Montreal, has a stronger interest in pro- Noting a gs.od understanding with his Majesty's government. Therefore. since my departure from Burlington, I have sought every favour able occasion of conversing with the pemocrats ort the probable result of the policy adopted by the general Govern, merit. Ihe difference of opinion is thus expressed : - P The Federal party declare, that, in the event of\p war, the State of Vermont will treat separately for itself with Great En. Cain; and support to the utmost the stipulations into wblcb k may enter, without aux.-regard to the policy of the general Ge vernmera. The Democrats, onsthe other hand,Nassert, that in wet) a case as that contemplated, the People would be nearly divided into equal numbers; one of which would support eke Government, if it could be done without involving the People in a civil war, but at all events would risk every thing in prefe • rence to a coalition with Great Britain. This difference of opi nion is not to be wholly ascribed to the injudices of party. The people in the eastern section of Vermont are not operated upon by the same hopes and fears as those pn the borders of the Bri tish Colony. I hese are not dependent upon Montreal for the sale of their produce, aor the supply of foreign commodities. They are not spprehensive of any sirious dangers or inconveni ence from a state of war; and although they admit that the Go vernor, Council, anti' three-fourths of the Representation in Congress are of the Federal Party, yet they do not believe that the State would stand alone and resist the National Government. They do not, loweier, deny, that should the State of Vermont continue to be represented as it is at present, it would, in all probability, unite with the mighboining States in any serious plan of resistance to a war, which it might seem expedient to adopt: This, I think, is the safer opinion for you to rely on ; if, ;indeed, reliance ought to be placed on any measure depending on the will of the rabble, which is ever changing, and must ever be marked with ignorance, caprice, and inconstancy. As the crisis approache., the difficulty of deciding upon an hazardous .alternative will Manse ; and unfortunately, there is not in Ver , mom any man of commanding talents, capable of attracting general confidence : of infusing into the People his own spirit; and, amidst the confusion of conflicting opinicns, danger and commotion, competent to lead . in the path of duty or safety.— "he flovernor is an industrious, prudent man, and has more personal irpuence than any other ; but his abilities pre not suited urtke situation in which a civil war would place him. 4 ' I am, Sic. " A. 8.., No. V. ft Amherst, New Hampshire, Feb. 23, 1809. " SIR —A Gentleman going direct to Canada, affords a safe and favourable oppormnity of giving you some further account of my progress. I will not make use of the post-offices, when I. can avoid it; because private occasions supercede the neCessity of . twritipg in cypher; and the contempt of decency and principle; wbtch forms part of the morals of the subaltern officers of a de roccracy, would incline them tp break a seal with the same in difference, that they break their words, when either curiosity or interest is to be indulged. have not had sufficient time nor evidence, tp enable me to form any opinion for myself of the lengths to which the Federal' . Party will carry their opposition to the National Government in the event of a war. Much may be Ipftrred from the result of the ejections of Coveraors;which wstbin two mohths will be I made in the States of Massachusetts,. New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. From all I know, and all I can learn of the Ce tera Governinent, I am not apprehensive of an' immediate war. The Frnbargo is the favourite measure; and it is probable that eerier Means will be employed to excite England to commit.seme • act of hostility, for the sole purrpie of placing the responsibility orwar on that Country ; this I most particularly recommend to the censideration of Ministers. The dread of - opposition, and of the lass pf popularity, will certainly keep the ruling party at Virasbingtott inactive. 1 bey will risk any thing but the loss of power; apd tkey are well' aware that their power would pass away whit the first calamity which their measures might bring ppon the common People (from whom that power emanates), tiniest indeed they could find a sufficient excuse in the conduct of Great Britain. This itupresiion cannot be too'deeply felt Cy his Majesty's Ministers: nor too widely spread thmoghout the Bri4sh Nation. It will furnish a sure guide in every policy that *ay be adopted towards the United States. • " I have the honour to be, &c. Np. VI. " A. B." " Boston, March 5, 18C9. • Sta—l am favoured with another opportunity of writing to you by i private conveyance; and think it probable at this sea son, that the frequency of these will render it necessary to write to you in cypher. . • • • Itdoeitot yet appear necessary, that I should discover to any - person the purpose of my v;sit tp Boston ; nor is it probable that 1 shall be compelled, for the sake of gaining more knowledge of the arrangements of the Fe.ierr.l Party in these states, to avow myself as a regular authorised agent of the British Government,, ' even to those individuals st ho would feel equaly boueel with; -Myself to preserve with the uuuost inscrutability so imoortant a r - secret from ehr public eye. !` I have sufficient means of information to enable me to judge . of the proper period for offeerg the co.operation of GrCat tails, and opening a correspondence between the Covernor7Ge .• mural of British America and these individuals wbo, from . the ;pact they take in the opposition to the National Government, or • the Influence they may possess in any new order of things, that may grow cut of the present differences, should be.qualified to act on behalf of the Northern States. An apprehension of any such state of thirgs, as Is pre-supposed by these remarks, begins to subside, since it has appeared, by the conduct of the' General' G o v, nip-tent, that it Is seriously Warmed at the. menacing sni t ide of Northern States. But .although it is believed this there is tin probability of an immediate war, yet no doubts ate entertained, that Mr. hiladi-cn will fall upon some new tepee, 't hostilities, 'What these may be cPri only be be practicable. A Non-:lntercourse probably supersede the embargo; . rest of Europe a partial legnititate/' irong temptations t 6 thht which is die .) capture, detention, and embarrass • 'beet—Will justify the WORM poliq, sod produce inch a degree of irritation and resentment as will enable the Government of this tountry to throw the whore blame and responsibility of.wu from its own shoulders bpon those of the Britlah Ministry. If in this, the party attached to France should calculate with cor rectness, and the comer of New England would greatly suffer—the merchants b4tig injured fad discouraged, would not only acquiesce in the restrictive Systems, but even submit to war. On the other band, should the small traffic permitted by a Nom! intercourse Lawbe luceetive and uninterrupted, the People would be ciamorous for more, and soon compel the Government to re store the friendly relations between the two countries. " While I offer my opinion upon this subject, I cannot express Out a strong hope that if any terms should be proposed by either Government, to which' tbe other might think proper to accede, that a principal motive to the adjustment of differences should be I understood to arise from the amicable disposition of the Easterna States, particularly of the State •f Massachusetts. This, as it would increase the pppularity of the Mends of Great Britain, con)d not fail to promote her interests. If it could not be done formally and officially, nor in a correspondence between Minis ters, still, perhaps, the administration in the Parliament of Great Britain might take that ground, and the suggestion would find it; way into the papers both in England and America. Although I have frequently repeated, that th 4 country cam pot be goierned and directed by a versatility of opinion ; as there is nothing. permanent In Its political institutions, nor are the peo ple under any circumstances to be relied on, when measures be come inconvenient andburdemome. !` 1 will soon *rite again, and am, dce. " A. B." 1 No. VII. "Boston, March 7, 1809. Sta-1 halve now ascertained with as much accuracy as pos sible, 'the course intended to be pursued by the party in Massa &wefts, that is opposed to the measures aid politics of the Ad minlstratiop of the generairlovernment. " I have already given a decided opinion that a declaration of war. ii not to be expected ; Irincontrary to all reason abl ecalculation, 1 should the Cottgrees possess spirit and independence enough to place their popularity in jeopardy, by se strong a measure, the Legislature of Massachusetts will give the s tone to the neighbour ing States—will declare itself permanent, until a new election of Members—lnvite a Congress, to be composed of delegates. from the Federal States, and erect a separate Government, for their common defence apd common interest. " This . Congtess would probably begin by abrogating the of fensive laws, and adopting a plan kir the maintenance of the power and authority thus assumed. They would, by such an act, be in a condition to make or receive proposals from Great Britain; and 1 shotild seize the first moment to open a coirespon dence with your Excellency. Scarce any other aid would be ne cessary; and perhaps none required, than a few vessels of war from the Halifax station, to protect the ntaritime towns from the little navy which is at the • disposal of the National Govern ment. What permanent connection between Great Britain and this section of the Republic would grow out of a civil commo tion, such as Might be expected, no person is prepared to de scribe; bnt it seems that a strict alliance must result of necessity. At present the opposition party confine their calculations merely to resistance; and I can assure you that at this moment they do not freely entertain die project of .withdrawing the Eastern States from the Union, finding it a very unpopular topic; althoujh a course of eventl,- such as I have already mentioned, would ine vitably produce an incurable abenation of the New England from the Southern States. '1 ha truth is, the common people have so long regarded the Constitution of the United States with com placency, that they are now only disposed hi this quarter to treat, it like a truant mistress, whom they would for a time . put away on a separate maintenance, but, without farther and greater pro vocation. would not absolutely repudiate. ". It will soon be known in what situation public affairs are to remain until the meeting of the new Congress in May, at which time also this Legislature will again assemble. The two months that intervene will be a period of much anxiety. " In all I have written, I have been careful not to make any impression analogous to e enthusiastic confidence entertained by the opposition, nor to the hopes and expectations thatanimate the friends of an ;lliance between the Northern States and Great Britain. I have abstracted myself from all the sympathies these ire calculated to inspire : because, notwithstanding that I feel the Utmost confidence in the integrity of intention of the leading characters to this political drama, I cannot forget that they derive their power from a giddy inconstant multitude ; who, unless In the instance ender consideration they form an exception to all general rules and experience, will'act inconsistently and absurdly. " 1 am, late. (Signed) " A. b." NO. VIII. " Boston, March 9, 1809. _ . " —in my letter No. 6, I took the liberty to express my opinion of the probable effect of the Non-Intercourse Law, in tended to be enacted ; and of the mode by which Great Britain may defeat the great ietention of the American Government in pass;ng it. But as the sort at impunity recommended, might, in its application lo every species of commerce that would be can on, be deemed by Great Britain a greater evtl than war it self, a middle course might easily be . adopted, which would j depe ive France of the benefit resulting from au intercourse with America, without, In any great degree, irritating the Maritime States.—The high of all American produce in Fr.ince, fur. nishese temptation which mercantile avarice will be unable to resist.. The consequence is obvious. But if, instead of condemning the vessels and cargoes which may be arrested in pursuing this prohibited commerce, they should be compelled to go lute a Bri tish port, and there permitted to sell them, I think the friends of England in these States, would not utter a complaint. Indeed, I have no doubt that if, in the prosecution of a lawful voyage, the British cruizers stould treat American ships in this manner, their owners would, in the present state of the European markets, think themselves very fortunate, as it would save them the trouble and expense of landing them in a neutral port, and from thence reshipping them to England, now tke best market in Et:- rope for the produce of this country. The Government of the United States would probably complain, and Bonaparte become peremptory; but even that would only tend to render the oppo sition in the Northern States more resolute, and accelerate the dissolution of the confederacy. The generosity and justice of Great Britain would be extolled, anti the commercial States exult in the success of individualspver a Government inimical to commerce, and to whose measures they can do lot4er submit with patient acquiescence. " The elections are began, and 1 presume no vigilance or industry. will be remitted to insure the success of the Federal Party —I am, &c. (Signed) " A. B. " S.—lntelligence has reached Boston i that a Non-luter course Law has actually passed, and that Martinique has surren dered to the British forces." NO. IX. . " Boston, March 13, 1800. 1 . . " Sta•-•-You will perceive frost the accounts that will reach youan the public papers both from Washington and Mauacha setts, that.* Federalists of the Northern States have succeeded in making the Congress believe, that with such an opposition as they would make to the g ene ral Government, a War must be confined to their own territory, and might be even too much fur that Government to sustain. The consequence is, that after all the parade and menaces with which the oession commenced, it has been suffered to end without tarrying into effect any ol - the plans of the Administration, except the interdiction of conuner , cial intercourse with England and France—an event that was an ticipated in my former letters. " Under what new circumstances the Congress will meet In May, will depend on the state elections and the changes that may in the mean time take place in Europe. With regard to t.reat Britain, she can scarce mistake her true policy in relation to America. If peace be the fia t object, every act which can irritate the maritime States ought to be avoided; because the prevailing disposition of these will generally be illiiiClCK to keep the Government from hazarding any hostile measure. if a war between America and France be a grand desideratum, something more must be done ; an Indulgent conciliatory policy must be adopted, which will leave the Democrats without a pretext for hostilities; and Bonaparte ‘ whose passions are too hot for delay, Win probably compel this 'Government to decide whether of the two great Belligerents is to be its enemy. To bring about a se paration of the Stites, under distinct and independent Govern ments, iian'affaleof more uncertainty; and, however desirable, cannot be effected but lif a sales of acts, and long continued po l.ty, tending-to irritate The Southern, and conciliate the Northern i people. labsrformer are agricultural, 'the latter a commercial .people. The mode of cherishing and deprnsing either, is too obvious to r. quire illustration. 'i his, lam aware, is an object of much interest it. Great Britain, as it would fur ever secure the integrity of his Majesty's possessions on this Continent, and /;take the two Governments, or whatever number the present confederacy might form into, is useful and as much subject to the influence•ot Great Britain, as her colonies can be rendered. But is is an object only so btotta . ined by Ow and circiubsPect 1 - - evasion, Sod metres for its easireemailoa more StialniClA 40 the affairs which agitate and excite pinks In this country, than Great Brhaiit has yet 'bestowed upon It. An unpopular war— thog is a war produced by the hatred and prejudices clone party, but against the consent of the other party, van alone produce a sudden separation of any secdpn of ibis country !root the cop mon head. " At all events, It cannot be necessity to the preservation prate, that Great Britain should make any great concession at present moment; more especially u the More important changes that occur In Europe might tender it inconvenient for her to ad here to any stipulations in favour of neutral madding nations. " Although the non-intercourse law affords but a very partial relief to the people of this country from the evils of that entire suspension of commerce to which - they have reluctantly submitted for saint time past, I lament the repeal of the embargo; because was calculated to accelerate the progress of these states to. wards a revolution that would have put an Fps! to the only p ß o r public that remains to prove that a government founded on i deal equality cam exist in a :risen of trial and difficulty, of is ettlate4 to insure either security or lividness to a people. ' I am, Ste. " A. B." No. X. • "' Boston, March 2%0 809. Sir--Since my letter of the 15th, nothing has occurfftl which I iltougbt Worthy of a communiearion. * Ibe last weeks of this month, and the first of April will be .occupied in the election of gpvernors and other executive offices in the New England States. " The Federal candidate in blew -Hampshire is already elected by 4 majority of about 1000 votes. Ills cqmpet icor was a man of large fortune, extensive connections and ittoffensiye thinners. These account for the smallness of the majority. " In Connecticut.no change is necessary, and none is to be ap.. pretended. if In Rhode-Island, it is of no consequence of what party the governor Is a member, as has has neither civil noriniktart powers, being merely president of the council. " In Maaachussetts, it is certain that the Federal eanedate will succeed. " A-few weeks will be sufficient in order to determine the relative strength of parties, and could:ice Mr. Madison that a war with Great Britain Is not a measure upon which ke dare venture. Since the plan of an organized opposition to the projects of Mr. ieftersoc was put into operation the whole of the New-England States have transferred their political power to his political ene mies,—and the reason that he has still so many adherents is, that those who consider the only true policy of America to consist in the cultivation of peace, have still great confidence, that nothing can force him (or his successor, who acts up tq his systeit, or rather is governed by it) to consent to war. They consider all the menaces, and " sices.dful note of preparption," to be a mere figeose, intrnded only to obtain concessions from England oa cheap trews. From every sort%f evidence, I confess lam myself of the same opinion—and am fully persuaded, that the farce, which has been acting at Washington, will terminate in a full. proof of the imbecility and spiritless temper of the actors. A war, attempted without the concurrence of both parties, and the I general consent of the Northern States, which constitute the bone and muscle of the country, must commence without hope, and end in disgrace. It should, therefore, be the peculiar care of Great Britain to foster divisions between the North and South and, by succeeding in this, sbe may cure into effect her own projects in Europe, with a total disregard of the resentment of the democrats of this country. I am, &c. " A, AN ~~ I i si:etit to bring about hostilities, deduced from what appears to 1 wlllt Et:gland and France will ; which, by opening with the r commerce, 'and affording strong espese•the vessils 40, c No. XL " Boston, April 13, 1809. " S:a-1 send to Mr. R. a Pamphlet, entitled " Spppressed Documents." The notrs and comments wens written by the I Gentleman who has written the " Analysis," which I sent •by a former conveyance. These works have greatly contributed to exete the fears of the men of talents and property ; who pow rrefer the chance of ina:maining their party by open inistance, and a final separation to an alliance with France, and a war with England : so that ►hould the Government unexpectedly and con trary to all reasonable calculation attempt to involve the cpnntry in a measure of that nature, I am convinced (pow that the eke dons have all terminated favourably,) that none of the New Eng land States would be .a (arty it. But, as I have repeatedly written, the General Government does not seriously entertain any such desire or intention. " Had the majority in the New England States continued to approve of the public measures, it is extremely probable that Great Britain would now have to choose between war and con cession.. But the aspect of things in this respect is changed; and a war would produce an incurable alienatiun of the Eastern States, ,and bring the whole country in subordination• to the interests of England, whose navy would prescribe and enforce the terms upon which the Commercial States 5 hQulti carry, and the Agricultural States export, their surplus produce. All this is as well known to the democrats as to the other party; therefore they will avoid a war, at least until the whole natioui s unanimous for it. " 6 Still, when we con►ider of what materials the Government is formed, it Is impossible to speak With any certainty of their measures. The past Administration, in every transaction, pre. sents to the mind only a muddy commixture of lol.y , wealtuiss, and duplicity. The spell by which the nations of Europe have been rendered inert and inefficient wheu they attempted to shake it off, has stretched its shadows across the Atlaatic„ and made a majority of the people of these Mates alike blind to duty and to then true interests,--1 atu, gtc. (Signed) A. B." No. XII. " Boston, April 26, 1809. " Ste—Since my Letter No. Xl.l Lave bad but little to com municate. " I have not yet been able to ascertain with suiScient accu racy the relative strength of the two parties in the Legislative bodies in New gitgland.. In all these States, however, Governors have been elected out of the Federal Party, and even the Southern Papery indicate an unexpected augmentation of Federal Members in the next Congress. " The correspondence between Mr. Erskine and the Secretary of State at Washington you will have seen before this can reach you. It has given much ►ansfactiun to the Federal Party here; because it promises an exemption from the evil they most feared, a war with England, and justifies their partiality towards Great Britain, which they main:ain was founded upon a tun conviction of her justice and sincere disposition to preserve peace. Even the Democrats affect to be satisfied with it; because, as they id sist, it proves the efficacy of the restrictive system of Mr. fa ience. _ . " But the great benefit that will probably result from it will be, that Bonaparte may be induced to force this country from her neutral position. Baffled in his attempts to exclude from this Comment the manitfacCurts of Great Britain, he will most likely confiscate all American property in his dominions and depen dencies, and declare war. Nothing could mote than this contd. bute to give influence and stab,lity to the British party. The in vidious occurrences of the rebellion would be forgotten .in the resentment of the people against France; and they would won be ' weaned-from that attachment to her which is founded on the aid that was rendered to separate from the mother country. " While Great Britain waits for this natural, I might say ne cessary result of the negociation, would it not be extremely in. expedient to conclude il treaty with the American Government t Every sort of evidence and experience prove that die Democrats consider their political ascendancy in a great measure dependant upon the hostile spirt that they can keep alive toward, Great Britain, and recent events demonstrate that their cond uct will be pre dicated upon that conviction. It is therefore not to bete-' pected that they will meet with corresponding feelings, a sincere disposition on the part of England to adjust all matters in dispute. They are at heart mortified and disappointed to find that Unlit Bntain has been in advance of the French Government, in taking advantage of the provisional clauses of the Non intercourse I AIV ; and it they shew any spirit at the next Session of Congers. to wards France it will be only b eca u se t h ey find Boirspaite d.sef to entreaty, and insensible of past favours; or that they may wink it safer to float with the tide of public feeling, %video will set strongly against him, unless he keep pariparre with kroubd in a conciliatory policy. ~ When I began my letter, I intended to make scale Obaetva lions in relation to the b oun dary line.--(Here ten or twelve lines (tithe manuscript Are erased.]-1 am, ace. (Signed) A. B." , . NO. VIII. 14 /Oaten, May 5, 1809. 48 Sri—Although the recent changes that have epturftd juice all apprehensions of war, and consequently lessen ail hope of a separation of the States. , I think it necessary to transmit by the mail of each week, a sketch of passing events. " On local politics 1 have nothing to add ; and as the parade 1 _that is made in the National InteUigencsr of the sincere 41 , 88- tion of-Mi. Madigan 50 preserve am'cable rehuions with . Greet Britain, is, In ant opinion, calculated to awaken vigilance and distrust, rather than *Ore confidence I Shall (having noehiag snore importatt to writ e a b out ) take kava to run:Lill WI al* Won lan noLgonldied It hit Conditional re sal Intercourse Law, with respect to Great Britaio, became made incumbent on him by tho act of Congress $ s erious made on his friendly dispositions towards . is a matter of no little astonishment. no whole political life directly and unequivocally contradicts speech on the British treaty in 1799. His attempt r for the confiscation of " Bri.ish deb:s" and British I-Its commercial resolutions, grounded aP?trently making America useful as a colony to France. while Secretary of State, all form an assemblage tending to convinc: me, at least, that he dots not 1 treaty in which the tights and 'PretetWons of would be fairly recognised. It seems impoasible at once direst himself of his habitual enimodu ''should deprivy his friends sod supptcters of , "those prejndices, which have been carefully festered of the common people towards England. and which terlally cony bated to invigorate and argm e m Party. Wfiltever his real motives may be. it Is . the affair Lamle& enough to inquire into the came rer.t change. He probably acts under a conviction .preient tenoser of the Eastern States, a war could duce a dissolution of the union ; pe be may have is mistakes of his predecessor ; and is Inclined to wise s. oppOrtunity to prove to the world, that he is detennipeil so l b , the Pcesident of a Nation. nailer than the head of a Factios; or be has probably gone thus tar tp remove the impression a the mind of many, that he was under the influence of ham; i n order that he may, with a better grace, and on more usabl e grounds, quarrel withGrat Britain it. the progress of negoetatio g a treaty. Whatever his motives may be, lam very certam parry will not support him in any t• s osoly and generates psky Weak men are sure to peptone when great events call aim them for declak.n, and .re doggish and inert at the ttuntet when the worst of evils is inartiou. -nth is the character of the Democrat's in the Northera States. Of those 1: the South, limas put !ittle.—d ass, Sue. (' tSred) " No. XIV. Eaton, May 4. . i ting Sts—My last was ardor dire of the :oh instant. 'I tit noes, petted change that has taken place in the feelipp of politicalasa in this country, in consequence of Mr. Madison's prompt ranee of the friendly proposals of Great Brine, has caused a tea: purary Suspension of the confikt of parties; and they bah regard hi m loth equal w o nder se I distrust. They all aerate ins tore. duct to various motives, but Lone believe him to be in eanwu. " Ilse State of ?Jew -York has returned to the Assembly ales jority of Federal Members. AU this proves, that an anima weal' faction cannot rule the Northern States. 'two asses ago the State of New York was not ranked am Ing the States thee would adopt the policy of that of Massachusetts ; and any bye". Ale change was exceedingly probletnatkal. s• I beg leave to suggest, that in the present state of things iithis country, my presence c.n contribute very little to the Mammal Great Britain: It Mr. Erskine be sanctiomd in all he has on. ceded, by his Majesty's Ministers, it is unnecessary foist, a indeed It would he unavailing to male any attempt to awry has effect the original purposes of my mission. While I think k foie my duty to give this intimation to you, l beg it may be mars stood that I consider myself entirely at the disposal of he bla ! jeity's Government. " 1 am, 14F. *i f isr No. XV. " Montreal, June 14, le* " Sot—l have the honour to Inform your Excellency an Is,. ceived, through Mr. Secretary Ryland, your Excellency's mi l mends to return to Canada, aud, after the delays insides* to shit season of the Tsar, In a journey from Bosom arrives! here yle. terday. Your Excellency will have seen, by the paper of the, latest dates tram the United States, that a formidable oppositlis Is already organised in Con g ress to the late measures of Bison—and it is yery evidat, that if he be sincere in hie pgdn: sions of attachment to Great Britain, his party wall aloideolin. t buy. onc members have already Voted against a resolatiuote prove of what he has done..--and I have no doubt the rest either democratic patty wall follow the example, as soon u they swim from Ale astonishment into which his apparent 4 • 6 0 1 1 brif thrown them. " lhe present hopes oldie Federalists are founded on tilers! bability of a war with France; but, at all events, this party e strung, and well organized enough to prevent a war with Eck land, It would now be superfluous to trouble your Exerting with an si.ecount uf 'the nature and event of the arraegionitt made by the Federal Party, tq resift any attempt if the Oran nient unfavourable to Great Britain. " They were such as to do great credit m their 'Mite and princtrW ; and while a judicious 'policy is observed by Crack; tales, secure her interests in America from decay. My tor of inducing a take security on the part of his Majesty's Goverment in their inefficiency and eventual success, may have iodised lox to r, (rain train doing them ilea: justice in my ioniser lettatrstviich I willingly take the present occasion to express. " 1 trust your F.acelleucy will ascribe the stile and mom sf my communicatlems, and the frequent ambign'ties ;troJeceil is them, as arising from the secrecy necessary to be obeettedi asd my consciousness that you undrrstopd my messing is tie erg: delicate points, without risking a parucular frpienreill• 6, I lament that no oceas:on commensurate to Phew 14 .4 permitted me to prove bow much I value the Ilya' Excellency, and the approbation already expre said by his ty's Mis,isters.—l have the honour to be, &c." " I certity that the foregoing letters are tits oat related • in the knee of H. W. Ryland, liana May I, isn relating to the miselen in which I was seliphirt Wow James Craig, by lit letter of iswnetisas, boo* daa 1. thrum 6, I WV. (signed) joss stoat.? No. V.—Mr. Ryland to Mr. Henry, May I, I roe. ddy Dear Sir—The news we have received this day fan the States will, I imagine, soon bang you back to us, the re artive at Montreal by the middle of lute, I shall reboil/7km the pleasure of mecum' you there as lam going Web Of lames and a tat ge suite. The last letters received lama yore to the lath of April—the whole are sow t lee ob. purpose of being sent home, where they carnal tat of Pe great credit, and I mo.t sincerely hope they may nests* car vitiate to your permanent advantage. It is not necessary to it peat the assurance, that no effort within the compass of power shall be wanting to this end. " I am cruelly out of spirits at the idea of Old England a to suck a debated and accursed Government as that of tht= States. • " I am greatly ol.lted to you for the trotebk you have to In procuring the books, though, if Spain falls,l shall searealybise heart to loci into them. lan add 00 MOM OM, but timid Ma WOK heartily, and affectionately, yours, (Signed) as H. w e lly " J. Henry, Esq. Boston." Mr. Ryland to Mr. Henry, dated etb May, lei " My Dear sir—You mutt consider the Mort law I WV" you by the last post as altogether museclal, but I am now toe* mate to you in a more formal manner our hope ofd return, as the object of your journey seems, for of, least, to be at an end. We have London news by lbe w a y river up to the 6th of March, which talllm to a day wisblPP we have received by the way of the States. Homily Moog you i safe and speedy journey back to us.—l am, my darer, most sincerely yours, (Signed) H. W. fiL * " Have the goodness to bring my books widt rule tboti shall have little epirit , to look turn them Wets l' o 4 brig mews (rein Spain," • No X.—Mr. R yland to Mr. Heart'. " TUdday Evening, lsly 14 ISM " Demi gives me real pleasure to had thud', apprehensions I had formed with reveal. the folementelyeer expectations, Is likely to prove erroneous. As everydderlit passed - relative to your mission was In writing, I think fee v"I do well in submitting to Mr. Peel all the original papas. Isert self, could give no other information relative to Whet day gent tali, m you and I had no opportunity of any verbal cemleesit bon respecting it, till after your mission terminated, mi . ilir s j wrote to you a letter in the Governor's name, wail Me si t pet:rfously been sobadttad to his correction. The impremios I had received of your Chifeeler Sa ab* ties made ass millons to serve you, even been I MI do law sure of a personal actisaMoince w1:11 you, and el* tar data. has operated on as. ever since; Y ant, therefore. rad" . that say *Mon which I may have given yor e m m leer Mode et obtaining an essipkginesc under gotariewise 1 "" received with the Mae candour that gave time to It: Irdlik wW do well to persevere m you itropme. Um au isle every letter from you which Fir limes Net 1160110 e, 110 be in Mr. Peel's Mice, as the estadshod r ( bile thedispatalies and enclosures yoe' - 4t Sincerely w 1 4 1 44-Yes /-* yam. • tval ofseM n . because it but the otwer. s Great HAWN le tenor of iota thefts. H pt to pass a law ish prop e r /re .. IT on an idea et • if.is olden of probabalties sericiasly dish, It Crest Br4l l that he showy LT. and that the bends of red in donned, acts have so sou the Demoaatie r in this star et nue pf she so k don that iw /bi t 11 not raw p ro . Woket tiv eke wise the prewar gm, r I: l 7:6litked reale . "Fir g."' m r•rtr " " teller / as : MOW ev. 7 "Cr lt' II •.. . . 0 , 'V