Litchfield enquirer., 1838-01-04
DEPARTMENT oE STATE, W0ShinDtOn. Dpcernber: 01 1627

of-lnIofmatlOn mas been received from source entitling it to attention, that Macken- Zle and Rolte, leaders of the insurgents in Upper Canada, were in the city of Buffalo on the 12th of the present month, with the object, it was understood, of soliciting aid in the shape of men and munitions of war that they were that night to have meeting in the theatre-that three popular meetings in tavor of the insurgents had already been held, which were numerousy attended and that there was a strong feeling favorable to them in that place, which it was apprehend- ed would lead to the organization of force for the purposes of rendering themassistance.
 The President directs that you institute an immediate inquiry into the facts thus stated, and the subsequent movements connected herewith. Should there have been any vio- lation ofthe law susceptible of proof you will commence legal proceedings against all such persons as appear to have been concerned- You are also directed to exercise constant vigilance during the pending contest, and to take all proper steps to prevent the recur- renee of acts similar to those into which you are now called upon to examine.
 am, sir, your ob't serv't,
 JOHN FORSYTH. To NATHAN S. BENTON, Esq.,
 Attorney of the United States,
 for the Northern District ot Nenr- York
 P.S. Since the above was written, letter has been received by the President from the Mayor of Buffalo, containing information which calls for immediate attention. You will, therefore, proceed with the Marshal of the district immed atcly to Buffalo, and in- ] stitute legal proceedings against all such per- sons as shall appear to have violated the laws of the U. States.
 l Dr. Woolfrfd Nelson.-The Montreal cor respondent of the Star says:-"Dr. Wool tired Nelson died in prison this morning, (Dec. 15,) from his late suiferings in attempt ing to escape from the Province" He was one of the ablest Patriots in the Province, and man in whom the people had great confidence. Some accounts say he was ve- ry badly treated on his way to Montreal, af- ter his arrest. He was an Englshman by birth, and gentleman of some considerable wealth. He was one of the few for whose arrest the Government offered a reward of five hundred pounds. It was from his house, at St. Denis, that the first discharge of fire arms was made, and ny which Capt. Mark ham was wounded. Dr. Nelson, an Indian, and ar individual whose face was painted, and who wore the dress of an Indian, Gas did Dr. Nclson,) were arrested in Stukely by three pc! sons, and were immediately hurri- ed off to Montreal. They were found in DdTUS tO WHICH tNey luu TCtlrcu 10 SeCTCle themselves during the day, or in which they had passed the previous night. They made no resistance, and were nearly exhausted from hunger, cold and fatigue, having trav- elled on foot, in the woods, probably some two or three days.-N. y. Express.
 l DemGnd for Mackenzie The Albany Argus states on official authority that requisition has been made by Sir Francis Head, Lieut.. Governor of Upper Canada, upon Governor Marcy, for the person of Wm. L. Mackenzie, as q fugitive from justice, charged with cer- tain felonies. D. Bethune, Esq, who was the bearer of despatches from Lieut.. Governor H. arrived in Albany on Friday evening, and left the following morning. Governor M. de- clined to comply with the application, on the ground that the offences charged against Mackenzie, being incidents of the revolt, were merged in the higher crime imputed to him of treason-a political offence. excepted by our laws from those for which fugitives can be surrendered by the Executive. The opinion of the Attorney General given at the request of Governor Marcy, contains this conclusion. The fact that Mir. Mckenzie is not in the territory of the United States, fur
 nishes a sufficient answer to Sir Francis Heads demand.