Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-01-02
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Ha.hiaaion, Dec. Z, 1887.

attempts may be made 10 violate the laws 0. The United
States. passed 10 preserve the relations OF aLnity win
foreign powers, and 10 fulfil the obligations OF our irea-
lies with them. by The directions Of the President have
the Lonnr to request the attention of your Exceliency TO
any movements Of that character that may 0e conleiii-
plated in the State Of New York and yonr prompt inter
terence 10 arrest the PARTIES concerned, 1t ony prepare
tions are made, Of q hostile nature, against any loreign
power in amiry with the United States.
have the honor 10 be, Sir,
Your obdt servt,
JOHN FORSYTH.
To His EzcelIency WILLIAM l. MARCY,
Gorlraor of Mem York;
N~oTr.-Similar letters were addressed on the same
day 10 the Governors of Vermont and Michigan.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WaShinet0n, Dec. :, 1887.
Sin: in the course of the contest which has crn.
menced in n part of the territory Of Great Britain: be-
tween portions Of the population aud the Government
some Of our citizens may. from their connection WIN 'te
settlers, and from their love Vi enterprise and desire OF
change, be indnced to forget their duty 1" their own Go
vernIncnl. and lis obligations to foreign powers. It's
the fixed dr;e, minatIon D! the President faithfully 10 d's.
charge, SO far as his power extends all lie Obligations Il
this Government, and HAT Obligation especially which
requires that we shall abstain, under every teinplalon,
from inlermcddling with HE domestic disputes OF other
nations. You are, therefore, caTncs;i. 'cnJoNneh 10 DC a.
trnlive to all movements OF Il hostile character, cohieih'
plated or attempted within year district, and 10 prose-
cute, without discrimination, all yioiatnrs of those laws
If ihr T. STATES. which have been enacted 10 preserve
peace with foreign powers, and to fulfil all the Obligations
Of our Treaties with them.
lam, Sir,
Your o5edient servant,
Ohm FORSYTH.
NATHANIEL S. Braros, Esq,
District .4uurney II the United 1atcs,
far ic Northern District j .Nsp YORK..
SimilaI letters wrrc addressed on ne same
day To- The District Attorneys Of the u. States Tor The
Districts vi Vermont and Michigan.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
WASHINGTON DEC. ~, 1851.
SIN: information has been received from n source
which cntillrs it to attention, that, after the battle OF 81.
Charles, which took place SOME ;ime since, many OF lle
insurgents who fled from that and other places IN "a
NADIA. collected al Swanlon and iIiGhgate. IN the State
of Vermont, and that citizens Vi u. States furnished
item with three pieces OF cannon, some small ur'ns,
powder /Iead and other munitions Of war; and, that huv'
ing becS thus furnished. The insurgents, on the 9TH oil The
present month. made u descent into Canada, where lhey
were met by II party of loya!ists and routed, with the
lass Of two pieces of cannnn; one OF the party being
killed and others wounded. and that the remainder re-
turned 10 Swanton. The President directs that you IN
slitute an immediate inquiry INTO the iacls mus stated,
and if they should be found 10 be correct, and suscepll.
Bile Of proof, that you commence legal proceedings
against all such persons as appear to have been concerned
in violating the law for the preservation Ut HE neutfa' re-
lations of the United States. lou are, also, directed 10
exercise constant vigilance, during the pending contest,
and To take all proper steps to prevent the recurrence OF
acts similar to those into which you are now called upon
10 examine.
JOHN FORSYTH.
United States Distric. attorney,
Rockingham, Vermont.
P. S-A circular letter, Of wli:eh n copy is enclosed,
has been addressed by the Secretary of the Treasury 10
each of the collectors Of the customs Of the Us, Dor.
d,rInr on the Canadian frontiers, requiring thcn ana
their officers tn cooperate with the District Attorneys,
and other u. g. officers. in oil legal modes for The pre-
servn,ion Of the neutrality OF The Governments and Peo-
pie Of this country during the Disturbances in Canada.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Uashirgt0n, December 81, lS37.
Sir Information has been received from u source en-
fitting il 10 attention. that Mackenzie and Ro!se, leaders
Of the insurgents in Upper Canada. were in the city oil
Buffalo Oh The l2ih Of the present month, with Tie OBJ.
jrcl, il was understood, Of soliciting aid III the shape OF
men and munitions Of war; that they were that night 10
have a meeting in the theatre; that three popular meet
iurs in favor of The insurgents had already been held,
whicl, were numVrously attended: and that there was a
strong feeling favorable TO them IN that place, which, II
vas arprehrndrd, would lead Ia the organization OF 4
force for the purpose Of rendering them assistance.
The President directs, that you institute an immediate
inquiry into the facts thus stated, and the subsequent
movements connected Herewith. Sl0uia there have
been any violation OF the law susceptible Of proof, you
will commence legal proceedings agains! oil such persons
us appear to have been concerned. iuu nre aiso directed
70 exercise constant vigilance during the pending con.
test, and 10 take all proper steps to prevent The recur'
renee of acts similar 10 those into which you are now
called upon TO examine.
All, Sir, your obi sery't.
JOHN FORSYTH.
To NArnAsIEI S. BE>ruH, Esq,
.3utr"sy # Me Inu'G Snts
for Mc .loritcrn District n .Nt'o York.
p. S.-Sincs the above was written, n letter has been
received ly the President, from the Mayor Of Buffalo,
containing inGor nation which calls for immediate atten:
ton. You will. therefore, proceed with the Marshal OF
the district immediately 10 buffalo. and institute legal
proceedings against all such persons as shall appear TO
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u The publishers Of the laws Of The u; States in the
States Of New York, Vermont, aud Michigan, are re-
quesled 10 ~repubIish the above letters in their respective
papers.
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