Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16
Burlington, Permit. FED. "a, 1909.

SIR,
have remained here two DAYS, in order
fully to ascertain the progress of the arrange
ments heretofore made, for organising an Ell
Gent opposition TO tho general government, as
well as to become acquainted with the opinions
of the leading people, relative to the measures
OF that party which has the ascendancy in the
national councils.
On the subject Of the embargo laws, there
seems but one opinion, namely, that that they
are unnecessary, oppressive and umconstitution-
al. 1t must also be observed, that the executi-
on of them is so nvidious as to attract towards
the officers of government, the enmity Of the
people, which is of course transferable to the po-
vernment itself; that in case the state of Mas
sachusctts should take any bold step towards re-
sisting the execution of these laws, it is highly.
probable, that it may calculate upon the hearty
cooperation OF the people of Vermont
l learn that the Governor of this state is now
visiting the towns in the northern section of il ;
and makes no secret Of his determination. as
commander in chief of the militia, to refuse O.
bedience to any command from the general go.
2ernment, which can tend TO interrupt the rood
unders anding that prevails between the ci;i-
Zens OF Vermont and his maiestys subjects i'm
Canada. Ii is further intimated, that, in case of
a war, he viii use his influence to preserve the
state neR:Jai, and resist, with all the force he
can command, any attempt TO make it a party
need not add, that If these resolutions are c.
ried into effect, the state Of Vermont may be
Considered as an ally of G. Britain
To what extent the sentiments which prevail
in this quarter exist in the ueighb1iiig states.
or even in tic eastern section Of this state am
not able 10 conjecture. only can say, with Ger
tainty. that the leading men of thc federal party
act IN concert; and therefore, infer that en-
mon sentiment pcgy. des the whole bo9y u.r.'-
out Ncw-England.
have seen a letter from gentleman now ri
Washington, 10 his correspondent in this place !:
and as ITS contents may serve TO throw some
light on Pqssingevents there, shalt send either
the original or copy with tiiis dispatch The
WRITER OF the lctteris a Inan OF character and We.
racity and whether competent or not 20 form
correct opinions himself, is probably within tae
reach OF all the knowledge that can b. obtained
by the party to which he belongs II appcsrs
by his statement, that there is a vcry fui1nida
blc majority in Congress on thc side og tie adj
mini5tratiou, Notwithstanding which, there is C.
very reason 70 hope, ulat TIC northern states. I'm
their d.stinc, capacity, wild unite and resist bv
force a war with g. Britain In what mode ;b;,
resistance win first 5hew itself, is probably no.
yet determined upon and may in some mea-
sure depend upon the reliance that the leading
men may place upon assurances Of support from
his maJestys representative IN Canada and 2s
shall be on the spot TO tender this whenever
the moment arrives that it can be done with ef-
iect--tncre is no doubt, that all their measure
may be made subordinate TO tie intentions Of MS
majesty'S government Great pains are taken
by tie men oftslenis and intelligence, 10 confirm
The tcats OF the common people, as to the cor
SuEFcncc o. eHe southern democrats il Tie pro-