Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-25

BuRaio and Albany Special Cerrespsnaenes
or the Herald. -


Buffalo, will be found below which goes to prove
that the Schlosser outrage was an unprovoked one.
The facts, rs stated are in admirable contrast with
the gunpowder speech Of the Attorney General of
Upper Canada The warlike ardor of the western
militia, and its intention Of conquerng Canada, can
not but provoke smile; it shows, however, the spi
nit of the people; and Of ambitious aspngs great
actions not unrequently proceed. The letter will be
read with attention, containing details and opinions
which the Buffalo papers do not think it prudent TO
give. Indeed, our Buffalo correspondence may be
hkened to a work, which is published with the sup
pressed passages entire
The maneuvres and speculations of parties at Al
bany will be interesting to the political reader in the
present delicate position of parties, when each are
fearful OF taking false step, and precpatng crisis
which may be fraught with ruin to either.
Sir Francis Head has officially announced his re-
signaon of the office of Lieut.. Governor of Upper
Canada, on accoun, of his difference of opinion with
the home government on certain measures OF colo
NAL policy. He has also notified the appointment OF
Major General Sir George Arthur as his successor.
BUFFALO, Thursday Evening, JAN II, 1888.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR:--If wanted anyproof that the Editor
of the Americas utterly dsregards truth and decency
would be sufficient Not content with throwing upon
this community, the blame which really belongs to
il in the face of all the statements and afidavits to
the contrary he goes on to vlndicate the outrage at
Schlosser on the false assumption that she belonged
10 the Patriot army late of Navy Island.
| Mr.. Willis, the proprietor and Captain Of the
Caroline, this morning. He told me, and can prove,
that the boat was neither bought nor chartered nor
hred nor bonded by the leaders supporters of that
expedition That he got her out a matter of sPecu
laon, ,s carry passengers and from the vicinity Of
the belGgerent armies. That her papers were regu
larly made out by the proper officers; and that she
was in no way liable to seizure That there no
arms on board-and at no time any other flag than
the star spanged banner. Such l believe, are the
facts OF course the whole argument Of the Attorney
General Of UpperC based on different premises
falls 10 the ground.
A law ssspending the Habeas Corpus act, and one
for the trial of foreigners fond in arms against
the Province, have passed The Upper Canada Legi.
lature. Also, one for the detention, that is the i'm
pnsonmcni without bail, or the power of getting
trial-for suspicion Of seduoR. This was warmly
contested as you will perceive by abstract Of the
debate, which shall send you tomorrow.
There is report Of rising in the country around
and the sezurc of the arsenal OF the North West Fur
Company at that place. The insurgents were said
10 be moving towards Toronto. If true is in ad
vance of the mail"
Buncombe is reported to be advancing with 1000
men from the west. This is very much doubted
The taking of schooner in upper part of the lake
is confirmed. One patriot killed, Anderson-l2 prso
ners-some wounded Ii is also stated that 800 have
been taken on the Isle Of Bots Blanc, near Detroit
with 400 stand Of arms, which, as they belonged TO
the State of Michigan have been demanded by Cover
nor Mason, who has likewise ordered out the militia
10 protect the State arsenas. Gen. Van Rensselaer,
is still in the city and still far learn de-
fsrnined to cenqier Upper Canada. The disbaRded
Patriot army those who have not proceeded up the
lake. have rendezvous about miles out OF the city.
The New England is ready for sea- and the harbor
free from ice, and a movement may take place To-
night.
One thousand stand Of arms, with cartridges, have
arrived here today, from arsenal in the interior,
and in answer 10 the urgent solicitations OF the militia
of the Interior the Major Generals ofsevera divisions
have ordered them 10 march, bat 10 be prepared,
for moments warning. with arms, ammunitioR,
&c. The militia of this State want but the word TO
surround the Province of Upper Canada. and take
every inhabitani prisoner of war.
One of our citizens was detained last night in Ca
NADIA, by Major Kirby, of Pic Mic noteriey, but made
his escape this morning This act was one Of sheer
wantonDess, and such ne one but just such an old
bundering ass would be guilty Of.
Whether the war proceeds or not, much will grow
out OF IT, There are TO be special committees in Con-
gress with powers to send for persons and papers
and int estng state trias-more than those OF Van
Rensselaer, and Mckenzie, am not permitted to
disclose further The whole affair, unless with
Great Britain should intervene, will be the subject Of
judicial investigation.
There avsrety OF conflicting accsunts respect
ing the transactions Michigan, in the neehborhood
of Maiden, and the proceedings of the American in
vsders OF Upper Canada in that quarter. We pre-
sent our readers with all tina, has reached Ms on this
subject.
The Trareller brings the accounts Of gallant ac-
ton at Amherstburgh. A gang Of pirates robbed
the arsenal at Detroit, loaded a schooner with
the spoils, and sailed to Amherstbursh, and fred
on the town. The inhabitants had no arms, but
they collected in the night armed with pltchorks
and whatever came TO hand they then attacked and
captured the schooner, killing one man. and taking
twelve prisoners with 400 stand OF arms, cannon,
and large supply OF the munitions of war. Thus,
in every quarter, defeat and rum wall on the rebels
and pirates.