The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-13
EVERY thing tends = encourage the belief.
,nai The dissolution of the confederacy viii
be accelerated by the spirit which now ac-
sdates both political parlies. ~
ain, &c. All.


sdates both political parlles.
ain, &c. Alb.
(No. A.
Ipindsor, YerBsonf, FEB. 10, 1909.
Shiny last No. So was written at Bur-
lington, the principal town in the northern
part OF the state of Vermont. am now al
ne principal town in the eastern section
The fallacy of mems opinions when they
act under the influence of sensibiiity, and
are strongly excited by those hopes which
always animate :, rising party, led ME to
doubt the correctness of the opinions which
received IN the northern section Of this state.
which, from its contiguity to Canada and ne
cessary intercourse with Montreal. has a
stronger interest in promoting good under
standing with his majesty's government
Therefore. since my departure from Bur-
iineton, have sought every favorable occa-
SION OF conversing with the democrats OH
the probable result of the policy adopted by
the general government. The difference Of
opinion is thus expressed.
The federal party declare, that injkhe e.
vent OF war, the state of Vermont win treat
separately for itself with G.. b.; and sup
port to the utmost the stipulations in which
1t may enter without any regard to the poll
cy OF the general government The demo-
Gratis on the other hand assert, that, in such
case as that contemplated, the people
would be nearly divided into equal number
One OF which would support the govern
ment if it could be done without involving
the people in a civil war but at all events
would risk every thing in preference to a CO.
alition with G. B. This difference of opinion
| is not to be wholly ascribed to the prejudices
OF party. The people in the eastern section
OF Vermont are not operated upon by the
same hopes and fears as those on the borders
OF the British colony. These are not dcpen-
dent upon Montreal for the sale Of their pro-
duce nor the supply of foreign commodities.
They are not apprehensive of any serious
dangers or inconvenience from a state of
war !; and although they admit that the 60
IVernor, council and three-fourths of the re-
presentation in Congress are of the federal
party, yet thcJ do not believe that the state
would stand alone and resist the national
government. hey do not however deny,
that should the state of Vermont continue to
be represented as it IS at present, it would
In all probability unite with the neighboring
states, III any serious plan of resistance to a
war, winch 1t might seem expedient to a
dept. This think is the safer opinion for
you to rely on if indeed reliance ought
iDe Placec on any measure depending upon
lthe VIII OF the rabble, which is ever chang
ing and must ever be marked with ipnO-
rance, caprice and INCONSISTENCY. AS the cr;-
SIS approaches, the difficulty of deciding up
on an hazardous alternative will increase
anu unfortunately there is not in Yer
mont any man OF commanding talents, capa-
PIE OF attracting general confidence of in.
fuslhg into the people his own spirit and
amidst the confusion. of conflicting opinions,
dangers and commotion, competent to lead
ln the path OF duty or safety. The Govern
or Is an 1noustrions, prudent man, and has
more personal influence than any other: but
ms abilities are not suited to the situation in
winch civil war would place him.
No $. D.
amherst, .hero HAMPSHIRE, Feb. 90, 1909.
ORA gentleman going direct to Cana
"a affords safe and favorable opportunity
OF giving yon some further account of nv
progress: Will not make use of the post
| ofhces, when can avoid it because Dri
vate occasions supercede the necessity of
writing III cypher; and the contempt of
oecency and principle, which forms part
| OF the morals OF the subalteln officers of a
democracy, would incline them to break
seal with the same indifference, that they
break their words, when either curiosity or
interest is to be indulged
u nave not had sufficient time nor evil
6ence, TO enable me TO form any ohinios
for myself of the lengths to which the fed
erai party will carry their opposition to the
national government in the event of a war.
Much may be inferred from the result of
the elections of governors, which within
two months will be made in the states of
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode
Island. From, all ! know and all 1 can
learn OF the general government, am not
apprehonslve of an immediate war. The
embargo is the favorite measure and it is
probable that other means will be e INFLOW
ed to excite England to commit some act
OF hostility, for the sole purpose of placing
the responsibility of war on that country !;
shiS most particularly recommend TO. the
consideration Of minister's, The dread of
opposition, and of the loss of popularity.
will certainly keep the ruling party at
Washington inactive. They will risk any
thing but the loss ofpower and they are
well aware that their power would pass
away with the first calamity which their
measures might bring upon the common
people (from whom that power emanates.
unless indeed they could find a sufficient
excuse in the conduct of Ct. Britain. This
impression cannot be too deeply fell by his
MJesty's ministers; nor too widely spread
throughout the British nation 1t will fur
liish sure guide in every policy that NAV
be adopted towards the u. States. / have
the honor to be &c. A. B..
No. 6.
Boston, March S, 1909.
SIR am favored with another oppor-
tumty OF writing to you by private con-
veyance and think it probable, at this
| season that the freouenc,, of .bas< Iii