The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-03-25
British viAainy and corruption!

WE nave given IN this days paper, part OF
lno documents laid before Congress by the
Presldgnt, developing the Plot OF Sir James
Henry Craig, Govcrnour Of Canada, in con-
spl A.y 10 aid the FederaliSis with y British
Ior-e D @siQrate the Eastern States from the
UHi1n When We reflect upon the conduct Of
the Lss sslatures OF Massachusetts,, Connecti-
CUT AMI Rhode-lsland at those periods---we
Canaot but believe That the Leading FederahstS
In Ill the tsders. States were In the secret
aud thai a secret combination was formed BY
the Br'tlsh ministry through Sir James II.
Craig and these Conspirators To overturn the
liberties of this happy and fourlshing country
"a few extracts from Henry, correspon-
dcnce with Sir J H. Craigvill subs'an,iA,c the
charge.
Burlington, CVeymout Fej II, 1902
eel leorn ,hat the sGovernour of tbs State is
visiting the towns in he northern section of it; and
mg9v no Secref ot his determination, Commander
ia che fhe Militia, TO reitsc obedience any
mani f"pw the generoi gore nment Tohich tend to
snt rrab; hie rood M st7use that prevails 6eizocen
the cirrslS Of Vermons and his .UteStys subjects a
Canada u IS tu, -ner intimated that, case of
Te1r, he viii us, HIS influence &c preserve this State
neU,rYl AID rcsfst with all the force he can cop,-
mcrd eng attemit {, make it ha,4s. need not add,
tn. - these reSJ!uL oRs are carried into effect, the
Gre t-Rri,Gin TO what extent ,hc sentiments which
prevail his quarter, exists in the eighbourng
Staes, ~ IN che eastern section OF this State,
AN abe to conjecture. only say with
cer'riaty aGt the 'eidis Of The federal p0rg act
az concert and thsrftore infer, th0s common
tirnent perpades the 1vhoJe jod Al,vykou! Ne.s Eng
land
"There is every reason to hope that the northern
States IN their distinct capacity will 'te and resist
by force war with Great b fitsin."
Bos.oA, .,1arcs 5, 1892
eel have sufficient means Of info nation who
gave him that inform tioa y 10 enable me TO Judge
Of the proper period The hal but just arrived al Bos-
toni for airing tie co-operatioa cf Great Britain,
and openins correspondence between the Governour
General Of BRUSH America and those in6kUiht1is
rwh4' individuals j oio fiom the part they take in
hc e55,cih9R tie national government, t!e mfr
tey my jossegs ia any order Of things that
ma grow olt " the present differences. should DC
quGGfsd % act on SshaJf Of he norisIn Sa'os"
sI have already given decided opnon that
declaration oi wal against Great-Brita;n is not tD
be expected bu, Contrary all reasonable calculs-
ton, should toe Congress possess sbifif and iideH
desce enough, to pllce their popularity in jeopardy
by strong measures the Legislature Of Bf.ssqckYss.ks
1cil givs the tols tt- aeiyh5cn7nZ States 7s d..
~iare stse peraa ,t unit as1e eecton Of members
invi,e Congress to De composed e delegates firm tie
fe'srGi States and ercct ses.r.fe c0ver1eDt This
Congress would prohab.' begin bi abrog .iing the
offensive laws 1.-THE Embargo laws and adopting q
plan for the maintenance OF the pg.ver and authority
they assumed They would 1y such act, be in "a
condition to make or recei7e PROPOSALS from e.. Briain
" Boston, .3pra l5, 1909.
But the aspect of things in ihis respect, a war
with Great-Britaio is changed and would
produce incu,ble alie ION e the eGsftrn states
and bring the ,Vloie country sN50roSnahon tie
Of fryiand rvhasc naty .soud presciJe and
force the which the commercial States sionld
carry and the agricultural States erpori her ;rEats
Produce"
Boston, .gpFri IS. 1909.
The correspondence between Mr.. Egskne and
the Secretary Of State at Washington. you will have
seen before this can reach you. 1t has given much
satisfaction 10 the federal party here, because j;
promises an exemption from the evil the, most fear.
ed, war'wi,h England and jnsifss their .parhaliy
fo.-a-as Greaf-Brilor.
Ne tBuonapariel will most likely eorfsca,c III