Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-20

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(No.3l

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Sir--t have remained here two days in order fully
to ascertain the progress Of the arrangements hereto.
tore made, for organizing IN efficient opposition to
the general government, a. well as 10 become aoquaint.
ed with the opinions of the leadin NY people, relative to
the measures OF tina. party which has the ascendancy ia
the national councils.
On the subject OF the embargo laws there seems
but one opinion namely, that they are unnecessary.
oppressive and unconstitutional. 1t must also be OBJ
served that the execution of them is SO invidious as 10
attract towards the officers OF government the enmity
OF the people, which IS OF course transferable to the gH
vermont Itself; so that in case the state OF Massachu.
sets should take any bold step towards resisting the
execution OF these laws, 1t is highly probable that Il
may calculate upon the hearly cooperation of the pco-
pie of Vermont.
Ilcsro that the Governor of this state is now visic-
ing the towns in the northern sc ction oft aud makes
no secret ofhis determination, US commander in chief
OF the militia, 10 refuse obedience TO any command
from the general government winch can tend to- inter-
rapt the good understanding that pre- yails between the
citizens OF Vermont and hs maJcsty's subjects in Ca.
NADIA. 1t is further mtfnated, that, in case Of a war.
he will use his influence TO preserve the state neutral,
and resist with all the force he can command, any at
tempt 10 make it a party. Ineed not add, that If thegs
resolutions are carried into effect, the state Of Yer.
mont MAJ be considered as an ally OF G.. Britain.
10 what extent the sentiments which prevail in this
qnarter exist in the neighbouring states, or even il
the eastern section of this state, l AM not able TO con.
lecture. loniy can say, with certainty, that the lead.
ing men Of the federal party act in concert and there
IsiGg8 iftFs tndi Il common stntlIlcnl peFFAucS The Whole
body throughout Aew-Anbl.nd.
/ have seen a letter from a gentleman now al WASH
Ington to his CORE pondent IN this place ; and as ito
contents may serve 10 throw some light on passing
events there, / shall send either the original or a copy
with this dispatch. The writer OF the letter is a man
Of character atd veracty and whether competent or
not to form correct opinions himself, is probably with.
in the reach Of all the knowledge that can be obtained
by the party to which he belongs. 1t appears BY his
statement that there is a very formidable majority Il
CONGRESS ON the side Df the al n tptafrattop III nnf su.t
standing winch, there is every reason TO hope, that
tie northern states IN their distinct capacity will unite
and resist by force a war with G.. Britain. In what
mode this re sistance will first sbew itself, is probably
not Jet determined upon and may in some measurs
defend upon the reliance that the leading men may
place upon assurances OF support from bis majesty'g
representative in Canada and as l shall be on the
spot to tender this whenever the moment arrives that
1t can be done with ~effect-there is no doubt that all
their measures may be made subordinate to the lnten-
tions OF his malesty's COVE rlment. Great pains arc ta-
ken BY the men OF alents and intelligence to confirm
the Tears ct the common people, asst the csncurrencs
OF the southern democrats in the projects of France :
and every thug tends to encourage the belief, that the
dissolution OF the confederacy will be accelerated ~
the spirit which now actuates both political parties.
! am, &c. a. y.
Windsoy, Yernaonf, FEB. 1o, 1909.
Sir-My last (No. 81 was written at Burlington.
the principal town IN the northern part ofthe state Of
Vermont. | am now at the principal town in the cas-
tern section.
The falsity Of mems opinions when they act under
the influence OF sensibilty, and are strongly excited
by those hopes which always animate a rs ng party.
led me TO doubt the co. rectnes IS ofthe opini1ns which
l received IN the northern section of this state which
from its c~ontigulty TO Canada and necessary intercourse
with Montreal, has a stronger interest in promoting
a good understanding with HE majesty's government.
Therefore, snce my departure from Burlington,
have sought every favorable occasion of conyersine
with the democrats on the probable result of the poll.
cy adopted By the general government. The differ
ence OF opinion is thus expressed.
The federal party declare, that il the event Il a wan