The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14
From The Journal Of Commerce.
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JEFFERSON 20, NOV. j.
I wish could give you some idea of the politics Of
this country. There is some dissatisfaction in the De-
mocratic party with the nomination Of Bronson for Con-
grcss He voted for Allen for printer to Congress, and
the session acted with the Conservatives. The
old democrats could not endure that converted fede
rast should thus abuse their confidence, and they nom
mated third ticket which will probably draw off enough
of the democratic to the election Of Crit
tendcn the wing candidate. ... .... ...
Great excitement prevails in regard to the manage
ment OF the election, ard the influence which the 'pa-
riot question will have upon the ISSUE suppose you
hardly know what mean by the term patriot. Be it
known them that this frontier will be theatre to-
wards which the attention OF this whole nation only
but Of the whole world will be anxously directed. For
fifty to a hundred miles from the line from Maine to
Detroit the people in consernaton-those Of them
who not in the plot large proportion of the men,
and among them persons Of the highest standing and in
,egence, gentlemen of prncey fortunes and OF every
profession IN life are leagued with the patriots Secret
associations formed in every town and neighborhood
immense sums of money raised for the cause
squads OF men are moving from different points and
places to a common rendezvous known only to them
selves The members of these associations are bound
| by solemn oath Ito maintain the cause Of liberty
throughout the world to be true and faithful to bro
her hunter, and preserve lnvolatc any secrets which
may be communicated TO them such, &c. &c. There
is association and large number OF sworn members
| in New York city. Those who belong not to the asso-
citation minority Of the adult men in this region,
ard know nothing whatever of the designs of the patriots
| An impcne,rahle mystery hangs their movements
| meetings are held IN all parts and leading Of
their number constantly the from place
to anoher-nohing committed paper all is com
munlcated by special messengers. There a in
! the hotel where am exclusively devoted to them
| One Of their Generals by the of -, is now
here, The notorious Bill Johnson is in this village,
and probably in this house highly respectable gen
tlenan told to-day that he had private interview
with him. 1t is estimated that they number 10 600
in this county, and that there 40 900 within 100
miles Of this place, distinguished lawyer told
day that he had doubt that if Bill Johnson was nom-
mated for Congress in this county night he would be
elected These associations extend throughout the
Canadas The inhabitants Of the towns on the Canada
side Of the ST. Lawrence River, filled with the most
alarming fears. The Kingston people arc in constant
expectation OF on attack upon that They have
to increase the regular force by offering large bountes
TO volunteers but not enlistment can be procured
They have tried drafts upon the militia. These
resisted and IN attempt Perth enforce the drafts
or compel the militia to give up their arms, sixteen Of
the regular troops killed. Lower down the river
large numbers OF Americans who thought to belong
to the patriots, have joined the British army the e
iectualy, is supposed to aid their friends in the time
OF need The Barracks at Kingston it is reported,
were fired day before yesterday, and considerable por
ton OF them were consumed. You will be curious to
learn how should know what their oath is will tell
you have had three men in my nearly all day,
transactlng some business. One of them is a lawyer
This lawyer the counsel and adviser OF the whole band
asked him some plain questions, and he took aside
and offered to communicate if would take the oath -
! ! told him would decide after he had repeated the
oath he did so, and then declined II is very long
oath, and awfuly solemn, and will venture the opinion
that no man remember than the general tenor
OF by hearing repeated The papers dare speak
word. Hostlltes will soon commence. The blow
may now be struck and the next hour may bring us the
news. Yours, most truly.
! From the ". Y Com Advertiser, of Saturday.