Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-04-16
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FSosa fLs Franklin .xssssnger.
ST Alhaus, April H.
Airars on our frontier lave assumed quite war
HE appearance since our last publication. Amer
the first burning at Ighgate the citizens general
~ cf that town and many from neghboring towns,
ondcavored to guard the lines and prevent the bur
ming. Bot no, outstanding these efforts, the night.
ly attempts aud in some successful have led
to the adoption Of more efficient measures for the
preservation Of the property and safety Of the lives
Of the inhabitants near the lines.
The frs. burning since our last paper, was q
house in Hiebgate, belonging to Mr. Drury, SIT
uated about halt mile this side Of the line. IL
took place on Thursday morning, in open daylight.
after guard left it, who had occupied 1t, during
the night, as post. At daylight they carefully
ex,inguishcd the fire in the house before ieaveing
II, which they had during the night, by pouring
water upon II. few hours after leaving the ho1se
II was observed to be on fire on the north side to-
wards the line. No family was living in the house.
Mysterious as this burning appears. we think the
most reasonable superstition is that it was the work
Of an ncendiary. In fact. we are informed by on
eyewitness, that there can be no doubt OF il.
On Sunday night, the heavens were umined by
large fire in lie direction of Alburgh. It was
seen at great distance, and in behodine its mag
ni6cence. various were the couiectures as to its
probable situation and extent, and the end of such
nightly scenes. We learn that the fire was the
burning oftwo barns and a shed, belonging to p.
Hockey, in Alburg, situated about half a mile this
side Of the lines. What were the contents Of the
barns we are not Informed.
On Friday night previous to Mr. Hcxley's barns
being burnt, an attempt was made to fire the house
Of Mr. Vosburg, at Caldwelrs Manor, on the Can
ada side OF the line, and opposite Alburgh; the
same house that was set on fire and the scene OF
an outrageous assault on the family last January
The following extract from letter gives the cir
cumstances Of the case, and are entitled to credit
dated,
Aburg. Saturday, April @,
Last night another attempt to
burn Abraham Vosburg's house. The fire was
well kndled in the ,ear-wuy with straw. 1t was
done about dark when the guard were exchanging
The day guard had been gone about hour and
the night guard being within about half mile
the light of the fire attracted their attention which
they put out.
John Vosburg, nephew of Abraham Vosburg
who is a loyal volunteer and night guard, rnised
loud cry and fred his gun at somebody-and the
rest ofthc guard did the same-they say at two
men in French clothes /; but the truth is John Vos
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think there is proof enough against him to convict
! him.
The Governor has forwarded 800 stand of arms
from the A'se.ai at VergeInes. and authorized
Gen Mason TO call out as many Of his brigade q,
he should deem necessary for the protection of the
frontier in this section. Should there be furth'
e. disturbance very soon they will probably all bt
dlsbanded. We sincerely hope these dostardly at
tocks on private property will be efiectually stop
ped and our frontier citizens permitted 10 rest qu
city.
GA meeting of the American and British
officers on the Highgate frontier, holden at p
Shelters in Higbgate, on Sunday last Col vii
lioms of her MOjesy's regular force is reported II
have said that in q conversation at Montreal will
Sir John Col5orne, in with Col Williams remark
ed. that the state of things on the frontier wa
worse than it would be if the two countries wer
actually at war; Sir John replied that "fie ioish
ed 10 God there pas cor ~ II such is the actua
wish Of the Governor General Of the British colo
nes. with all the power he has ready to back hi
wishes. how is it TO be expected that our ou
thofities can restore quiet to the fronlieri Wha
can we nationally expect but continued md in
ereasing state Of Excitement. which will finally en-