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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-22

Twcnty-Sixth Congress.


Sanding Committees Serafe On Foreign re.
kuons-fnessr,. Buchanan (chsirman) Clay Of Ky
calhoun, Rosne, Allen.
On Finsnee-wigh,, Webster, Nicholas. Ben
|n, and Hubbard.
On Commerce King, Davis, Eorvell, Ruggle,
md Moulior.
On observation-disclosures Preston, Knight,
3uehansn, Allen.
ION Agriculture -hioulton, Dixon, Linn, Stur-
Apn aud Smith OF e.
&on Military Affairs Benton, Preston, Wall,
trce and Nicholas.
On the Militis-Clay of Ala. Smith Of Ind.
ldefson. Fulton, Msngum.
On Naval Affairs w Williams, Southland, Cuth-
It, Tslmadge ana Tsppan.
On Public Lands Walker, Fulton, Clay Of Al.
miss sne Nofveii.
On Private Land Clams- Linn, Sevie., Clay
Iioulton, and Huntington.
o. Intisn AAairs-Sevier, Linn, White,
flps, and Lumpkin.
Claims--Hubbard, Young. Merrick, Will
and Huntington.
bn Revolutionary Claims--Smih Of CT. Sur
p. Graham, Cr!tenden and Robinson.
% the Judiciary-Wall, Clayton, Anderson,
liesden, and Smith of Ia.
~ the Post Office and Post Roads. Robinson
npkin, Wright, Fulton and Henderson.
Roads and Canals Young, Phelps, iiender.
Mangum and Smith Of Ia.
rrns'ons-rnce, rfsn'"s' "h"e' hoane
nun"ng.on' =, =. .
70 W "e Ds'f'ct OF Coiumoia-merfick' Sr'-
"aneum, oou'naIo ana Layton.
ID rn'en,s aud the ratent Omce-Sturgeon,
4 rs, rfentiss, Robinson and Porter.
n Public buildings-Fulton, Merick, and
> IN OF Ct.
Audit and control the contingent expenses
e Senate knight. Fulton and Porter.
4 Engrossed Bills-Henderson Porter and
u ps
d CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
seNATE-On "Wednesday a quorum If SEN
Z .nor.,.d .mong whom was mr. N.ngn
ot rlec, from No,,h C,ro,,n.
q ,s.,i co,nmi,,.r va. ,n,oin,ed IN ,,;, n,
p,..d.nt and .oo, .fi.r,be MESSAGE M.
y x.a and rad r,v. thoos.od coo,.. or IN.
,g, and ;f,r.n HUNDRED comic, of IN. accom-.
70, doc,mer,. wer. o,d.,.d N \. n,;n,.d
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d.,,h az ~. coi,.,.n. m, Sn.nc. .nd
,dcn,;,, IN. ,sn,i ,s.oIn,;on oT r..,e,, r.,
~ n,mc,y The senate adjourned
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see ~ Adam. ,r,lained the motive, which
e" a. a,t:., IN. ,s.oln,ion document. il
~. ,,a,'.e.,,.t ,,o,n m. state denar,ment
s" boa.s ~ ,en,rse n,,,,y,, a, The las, session
DO, a;s,,;hn,;on
some 49,. .ocu. de,isn,dly or ignorantly
ne ss was. laI.e trsn.Istion' which materially a.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-22

Good-'Whai General will the Wings have
next after they have elected General Harrsonl'
inquired loco foco the other day. General
Prosperity was the prompt reply Of the Wing.
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Stray Yearlines.

ItAME into the enclosure 81 the substfbef on The
~ Iah of Nov. laa, tour Yeafhng Csris. vrs-
two biauk heIfsfs- has star ~ tho i6Iehsss-@
one dua. aud one red and white steer The o~ssf
will oblge by identifying his property. paying char
gee and taking then away DikE. j..
Phtsfofd dee. TO- 1910. N-b
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-22

EQrvoc,L- wha, makes your nose
so red :"
"why, the fact is, Bob, biou !, 4 little too
hard"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-22

Aurora Boreahs. Every county on the nor
thern frontier of the United States, from New
Hampshire to Michigan, has GIVEN A MA
JORlTY FOR WILLIAM HENRY HAIR
RlSON !-Rochester Democrat.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-22
Farmers Bank.

THE Stockholders of the Farmers Bank r.
quested to meet at their Banking House m Orwell,
the l2th day Of January next at one O'Clock r. y.
for the purpose Of eecting seven Directors Of sad
Bank, for the year ensuing by order OF the Board
WIN. u. MARTIN, Cashier.
Orwell. Dec. i6, 1910. 5i--l
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-22

4 ,ASH aud the bighes, pies paid for all knds o.
~ Shipping furs, Iy STRONG a. BUCK.
Pusiord, Dec %, 1870 DIT
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-22
Pot Metal.

BURT 4 MASON wish 10 purchase 20 tons d old
Pot Metal add Wrought SwIs. Iron.
Dec %. 1910. 5i-l
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KDDLAU PLANTATION.

S-roling over the pail the other day, we
made visit to the plantation commenced by
p,oi William Harebottle and some other
,onor IIawaians, and was much gratilicd
ytb the zeal and perseverance they manifest
:, their work. Theirs is the first lease of
land as we bclieve) granted by this govern
men to their sub lects, and was obtained with
much trouble. They have at the smallest
calculation. two thousand acres, including
mountain land, secured to them for fihy-fve
Years. AT first they planted sugar cane, but
have found that the soil is not adapted for it {;
bcng too dry, and not rich enough. They
have now turned their attention to raising
corn, beans, Sc, and live stock, also plant
ms the sheltered spots with coffee, which
hriycs well. We should suppose that it was
admirably calculated for sheep, the mountain
peaks atioyding them cool retreat, and the
valleys abundance of water. Sheep have
been source of immense wealth TO New
Holland, and why cannot they become so
here; Does any one know any thing to the
contrary,
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formed the design of taking the brig and as

formed the dcsi On of taking the brig, and as
went to him and told him what he had OBJ
served The mate Immediately came to the
same conclusion. and turned to walk u the
landing place, where he had LET his boat;
but Window, who was in company with him,
suspected that his trcachcry was discovered,
and determined to secure At least what was
in his power lie took the hand Of the mate
in friendly manner, and walked along a
short distance with him. Then suddenly
stopping he seized both the arms Of his com
panion and pinioncd them to his side, giving
the signal for the assault. Some OF the say
ages beat out the brains OF the mate, while
he was held by Vandoyi, and a great mum
Der attacked the house in which the other
men were, and killed two Of them. The in
tcrprctcr and IA Tahitian escaped with great
difficulty, by swimming of to a boat. The
next day, the bodies Of the murdered men
were obtained by paying musket for them,
and were scwcd up in a sail and buried
alongside.
Tnc capture of Window was effected by
Selling upon the principal chiefs Of Rcva,
and keeping them or board the Peacock,
until he was given up. Although it is to be
regretted that so many years were allowed
to oIaPsc before amy notice was taken ofthis
outrage, yet the case, as it has occurred,
will be Of use by convincing the natives that
the lapse of time alone, will not secure them
Troinst the consequences of their perGdy.
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OFFICERS OF TIE Sinp VINCENNES.
CHARLrs WILKES, Esq, Commander of the TX.
pIorng EypcdI'Ion
Lieurenants, O,criin Carr J Alden, A. f. Case, r. A
Iudd.
Purscr and Special Agent, r, n. Weldon.
Master, G.. NJ. Totem,
Chapi n. Rev. j. l.. Elliott.
Assistant Surgeons, J. l.. Toy, J S. Whulc
Passed M,jd,,iP"cn, S +. Blunt, W. May, j. p. San
Midshipmcn, g. W. IIamclsly, S. 3. Elliott.
Clerk, J. Il iioNison.
Boltswain, ". Smith.
Gunner, J. G. Williamson.
Carpenter, a. Chicks.
Samakcr, S. '. Hawkins.
Pilo', i. Nanderiord. pmscr's Clerk, r. Robinson
Masters Mate, J. w Dyes.
SCIENTIFIC CoRps.
=. Pickering, Naturalist. J. T. Cou'houy do
~: Drayton, Artist. II. f. Hale, philooSist
w. ID. Breckenridge, Assistant Boanist
}. q. Brown, Rcpaircr of Instruments
Tender, FLYING FISH.
G. T. Sinclair, Act. Master J.W. Lewis, Pas Mid
OFFICERS OF THE PEACOCK.
WILLIAM l. IIUnsoN, Esq, Commander.
iieutenants, w NJ Walker, G. Enmons, O. II. Per.
ry, and L, j. De Haven
Master, A. s. Baldwin. Puscr, w. speLcn.
Acting Surgeon, }. &. Palmer.
Assistant Surgeon, c. !. Glou.
Passed Mld'hpmen, l.. Davis, w. Reynolds, G. w
Covocorcsss, q. w. HARRISON
Nidshipmen, T., Thompson, G. w. Clark, w. IL
Hudson. loatswain, S. Bell.
Carpenter, J. Dibble Gunner J. Anderson
Masters Mate, -- Csney. Purser's Clerk, J. Powers
SCIENTIFIC CORPS.
l. t. Peale, Naturalist. w. Rich, Bo,anis
d. Dana, Mnoralosiyt A. Agate, Artist
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For the benefit of our foreign readers we
| give the bits" ofnews in circulation in town,
ia regard to the movements of the Squadron.
Alter leaving New Zealand they rcndcz-
youzcd at the Tonga Islands, where a civil
war was raging between the heather and
christian parties. The former have since
proved victorious.
Speculation in New Zealand lands was
rife at Sydney, and promises to become South
Sea bubble, No. 9. The soil is said to be
barren and hiIly.
II, B, NJ. Surveying Ship Sulphur, Capt.
beIcher, was lately at the Fiiis. These is
and' are three hundred in number, mostly
snail; two as large as Hawaii. The Squad
ION spent three months in surveying them
Natives treachcrous in the extreme, and the
worst OF canniba!s, Came along side the
vessels devourng human flesh. Occasion
ally eat their own wives and children. Cap
u''ed chief, who is now on board the Vim
ce0nes, who seven years since, killed ten of
Inc crew of an American vessel.
The Porpoisc was sent to rescue the crew
Oh the American Whaler Shylock, 1900 bar
'es sperm oil, recently shipwrecked among
Inc Southern Islands, and to take off the
MISSIONARIES from some of the islands of the
II group, who were in very distressed
nuat'on The chiefs having threatened to
Kill and eat them, if they manifested any abb
"oFrence at, or refused to witness their can
"'oa'c orgies. She is not expected here for
some time to come.
Inc Nmcennes on her way here, discov-
''eu and surveyed some new Coral Islands.
"ov hekuanaoa has placed the large stone
"0uSe' belonging to KGkauIuohi, at the dis
'''''on Of Capt Wilkes, who has taken up
quarters there; and fitted it up also as an
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We understand that the name of the Fiji
Chief who is now prisoner on board the
Ninccnnes, is Window and that he is from
the town of Rewa, one Of the most important
places in the group, lie was, moreover,
hereditary chief of the large island of Kan
davu, at which place the outrage was COM
mitted for which he has been seized. 1t ap-
pears that in the autumn of 1884, the Amcri-
can/brig "Charles Daggett, was cruising
>among those islands, to obtain bcach-le-mar,
and that the Captain Bachelor having, as
he supposed, obtained the good will of Vim
dovi, determined to make his island one of
his principal stations. lie previously took
on board as pilots and interpreters, two or
three white men who'arc living on the island,
and 1t Is from them that the details of the
transaction have been obtained. The Cap
tam also took the precaution, at first, of keep
ing CHEF, as hostage, on board; but after
a few days, pretending to be sick, he was in
cautiously set on shore. One Of the inter-
prefers, who was then at the bcach-le-
house, pcrceving this, and seeing, at the
same time, some suspicious movements among
the natives, became convinced that they had
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TRIAL FOR MURDER.

., "" wednesday morning court was held
VIC tort, for the trial of Kamanawa and
g. '"o' captain of the schooner Hooikaika,
''e murder of KamokuIi, wife of the
n5 "''' Gov Kekuanaoa was the presiding
o., the King and high chiefs being pres
"" Inc accused were allowed to chaI
a. 50 the jury, which consisted of twelve of
,,.L "osa intelligent Hawaiians, all of high
lhey were also allowed to select
nio nSeA The court being organized, the
voro commenced, when the following facts
WIRE Fl. developed
"FS' mentioned prisoner it appears
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A serious and formal complaint has been
made against our young bantling (Which by
the way must follow in the footsteps of all
juveniles, and learn to walk by creeping
first for lack of wit lis but too true ;
but had you, sir complaincr, been better &C
quaintcd with us, we should never have
been QuarrcIcd with on that score Wit from
matter Of fact editor, you might with equal
proprlety expect it from a grindstone; in
deed, we are not at all unlike that much en-
during instrument, for being altogether OBJ
fuse and blunt, others find US very useful to
sharpen theirs upon.
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1840-10-03

His Hawaiian Majesty, and Queen moth
or, Kckauluohi, and SUITE arrived in town
on Tuesday last, and were received with
the customary royal salute. All in excel
lent health.
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I'd nall of Kauai explored, and the harbor
dKaneohc surveyed.
The Caroline Archipelago presents almost
, new field for exploration, and certainly
Gam is extent, its inhabitants and wonder
al remains of former race, one of great
interest. I
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had been divorced from his wife for some

had been divorced from his wife for some
time past, but could not marry again while
she was living. Having conceived violent
passion for another woman, he determined
to rid himself of his wife, and applied to To-
no, who was said to be skilled in preparing
poisons. Lono likewise wishing to destroy
his vie, the two agreed to poison both,
commencing with Kamnkuili. On Sunday
evening last, she was invited to drink ava,
in company with several others at the house
of her son-in-law Piko The criminals pre-
pared two portions of ava, into one of which
violent poison was Put, made from four
species of plants, which grow in the noun
tains. After the remainder of the company
had drunk the Imprisoned ava, she called
for her share, and her husband handed her
that into which he had secretly poured the
poison. After taking two mouthluls, she cal
led Immediately for water, and inquired of
the rest, if ''thcir's was bttcr:" They
told her, "no;" 'thcn," says she, "my hus
band has dark designs against me, shall die,
he has poisoned me-" She survived but three
hours, medical assistance being OF no avail.
As soon as she was dead, which was about
midnight, the news Immediately spread, and
Il terrible waiiing commenced, which was
quickly borne to the opposite side OF the is
land. Ii was 50 loud, so prolonged, and so
sudden as to awake ut once almost all the
residents, and at that hour, as its scpulchral
cadcnces rose and fell, and were lost in the
distance, the effect was startling and hourn-
full in the extreme.
Kamanawa and his accomplish was imme-
diateIy apprehended, and they confessed their
crime. Lono also confessed previous muir
der. That of the former commander of the
IIooikaika, whom he poisoned in a similar
manner, few years since, at Hawaii Be-
sides their own confessions, the testimony
of the Witnesses was full and ample. The
jury brought in their verdict, against the two,
as equity of wllul murder" and they will
soon undergo the full penalty of the law.
Such deeds are said to have been quite
common in the days of heathcnism, but since
the introduction of Christianity, this is we
believe, the first case Of conviction. Ka-
manawa is very high rank by blood, and his
tria! and condemnation by his peers, shows
in them a commcndablc determination TO as
scrt the supremacy of their laws, however
high the rank of the offender. The trial
throughout was conducted in very respectful
bic and dignified manner, and made ia
vorable impression upon the minds of the
strangers present We wcrc much gratifcd
with the conduct Of the Governor, his charges
to the jury, and the clear and succinct man
ner with which he conducted the cXamina-
ton Of the prisoners.
We understand that the name of the Fiji
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On Wednesday morning, the Captain and
Officers of the Vinccnnes, called upon His
Hawaiian Majesty ~
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.sEEOET7.. as GU III; e,cs 70. rEgEJss.

las on mana ana lOr SAFE. Amen c1n,
English and French Prints-Whi,c,
Blue and brown Cotton DriII>-Lincn
DriIIS-Bulllio Cloih--BIcachcd and
Unbleachcd CottonS-lIamIton Flan-
nc|-English Chintz ChaIIy Dresses
-PcIcrinc and Scnrls - Black, Green
and White Wells Fine Cambria MUS
Inns CHECK - Tape-MuSlins-Sprig
and Null MuSins-BiShop Lawns-La-
dies Silk GIovcs-BIack Crape-Pink
Crape-Pctticoat Robes-Silk Cord
Men and womcn's Hosiery India
Rubber Suspcndcrs-Cotton Suspend
Grs-Worstcd Suspcndcrs-Bed Tick
ing-Alcn & Women's Shocs-Calico
and Striped Shirts - Rcady-madc
Ciothing-Silk Handkerchiefs-C
NaMkcens.
HARD WARE.
Pocket Knives; Spring Balances,
Knives and Forks: Scissors; Pins and
Needles ;Gimbc, s;Padlocks;
CAPS, and Sad Irons; Braces and Bits;
Soup Ladies'; Gauges; ChiseIs; Hooks,
and Hinges; Files; Iron and Brass
Butt Hinges Cast steel Hand Saws;
Iron Back Saws; Compass Saws; Cut
and Wrought Nails; Cut and Wrought
Tacks; Hat Pins; Cast Iron Furnaces;
Latches; Butts; Sail Needles; Cross
cut and Pit Saw Files; Door, Chest
and hrmor Locks; ShOvcls; Sauce
Pans; Try Pans; Razors; Spoke Sha-
vcrs; Hammers; Wood Saws; Jews
harps; Drawing Knives; Iron Squares;
! AIDES. Eriftouio Toblo g. To, CDnonc.
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la this town, on the 10Th inst. by Rev. J.
Diell, Mr., Charles /. Whiting to Miss Par
meia Crowoll.
At Lahaina, Maui, on the Gath ult., by
Rev, /. Andrews, Mr.. John Stctson, of 10
Ioa, Epuai, to Mrs Harriet r. Mcdonald.
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OFFICERS OF THE BRIG PORPOlsE.

VI I II IhS VI I'D DIIIN lUKI UISE
G. R1NGGoLD, Esq, Commander.
IieUcn,nts, l.. T.. Johnson, w. l.. Maury, J. North.
Acting Master, = Z. Knox Assist Surg, S. Holmes.
Ciclk, ~. ". Walden. Bo,;swuin, ]. L Frost.
Pmscr's Clerk, ". II. Morse \
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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-05
E.csnent Hint. to Mechanics.

There is SO much truth, wh"les 'me advice and
good snse in the following, which we ex,pc from
an exchange, that we can OF avoid wing II
place in our C. umn.: "Av ID giving long crcdits
evenE tet clstnmers. man VIII" can pay
easily vii OF ,hink you Tor the dr'y, snd slaet,
doubtful pavmssler is 10, 100 valuable to Gu to-
mer to dun sharply and seosonably. iii may
as W II ait mpt to live wit out water, or man
without air, as a mechanic "i,hout punctusiy and
promp,ness in collecting and paving his d.b's. II
is mi taken and ruinous policy T. a,emp, I" keep
on al d gel business by dela, ing coli ci"ns. When
YOU lo.e a sick paymast { IN your backs, you
only lose he chance ,f los ng y'ur mon'y-and
thele Ii no man VIII pays u'crS run y TO lawyer
than lac Who Is least prompt n eolieei'g TO- h'm
/ s,lC"-Bak OceaH.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-05

BESLrITs OF AnvBRsITI-A smooth sea never
made SIX lful mariner. Neither do uninteI u pted
pro peiy and success qualify an for US, fulness
or haiPr ess. I he storms OF sdver.i y, like the
the inveni'u, pru enre, skill. and foutu Of The
voyaser The maTyu md confessoss Of ancient
tunes, in braci heir minds to outward eslsnily,
acqured lotIness OF purpose, a moral hsra;sm.
tha worth life Of softness and security
Christian Enquirer.
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Chang and Eng, the siamess Twins.

A correspondent of the Tenne'see M'rof says
in A late excursion iu North Car Ina. he Psid
yisil To Chang and Eng, at their residence in
Wdk county, IL miles east Of Wilk k'boroush. lie
says they speak their opinions on all subjects eey'
though in moderation and in Tolo,i-s aIc decid y
Wing hey have tsken necessary steps 10 become
naurazed, tost they m eh, enjoy the right of SUI
frsge and ciirenship--whch right Of sufrago' they
for the hIsI lime exercised in the contest for Gov
ernor--eaeh on. CASING his vote for Morshssd. ih'
Whis esndids,s for Go'srnor.
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sApxrss Il, is common to be sad, nor is it less

6ApSIss-It is common 10 be sad, nor s il less
common than painful. During such hours Of
gloom, agony is upon the mind ; the prospect Of
beauty adds but keener tolure; Life is a losthsome
bur hen, ard DEATH were it not for the pain Of dis
solu ion, and fear Of the future, would seem well
come vsitant. But, in the darkest moments, there
Is philosophy enough in tho human mind 10 PET
ceive the fooshness Of giving way to unnatural
feelings. Gloom and dependency are consequent
upon the absence Of proper mental r,hection, and
nothing else. The following pretty sentiments,
which we exirac, from exchange, are worthy of
a perusal: "There 10 n mysterious feeling that fre-
quen,ly passes like cloud over the spirits. II
comes upon the soul IN the busy hustle Of life, in
the sncisl circle and in the calm and silent retreats
of solitude. It's powers are alike supreme over the
weak AID The iron hearted At one time, it is eau.
So by the fitting Of single thought across the
mind. Again a sound will come booming across
n ocean II memory, gloomy and solemn as the
dca h.knell, overshsdowing all the bright hopes and
sunny feelir gs of the heart. VINO can describe it.
and vet who has II felt is bewlldering influence
8 4, it il delicious sort Of sorTow; and, like q
cloud INNING the sunshine OF, the river, slthough
caus ng a mou entaiy shade OF gloom it enhances
the beauty Of returning brightness. - Bad. Ocean.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-05

"IN October, l777, he again visited
Virginia, TO divulge his plan Of the con-
quest of Illinois to the governor and
council of that commonwealth, and OBJ
tain such aid as they could bestow. He
first opened the project to Patrick Hen
ry, the Governor, on the 10Th day of
December. AT first, the governor was
captivated by the brilliant project of
striking such blow against the enemy,
and the savage allies; but it was haz-
ardous, and success depended mainly
on secrecy. Several conferences were
held with the governor and council, to
whom Clark divulged all his plans, and
answered all objections. To bring the
subject before the legislature would de-
feat the object Of their expedition, the
success of which depended SO much on
secrecy.
The result Of these conferences was
full appreciation of the project; and
Patrick Henry, George Wythe, George
Mason and Thomas Jefferson, like true
patriots and worthy sons of the Old Do
minion, pledged themselves in writer
obligation, that, should the expedition
prove successful, their whole inauenc
should be employed with the legislator
TO obtain a bounty of three hundre
acres of land for every person VIII
would volunteer and serve in the expt
dition.
"On the I'd of January, 1878, tw
sets of instructions were made out b
the governor and council-the one pu
lie, and directing Clark to raise trooI
and proceed to the defence of Kentucl
the other private and confidential, {
recting him as a mode of defendil
Kentucky to attack the British posts
Kaskaskia. Twelve hundred poun
in deprecated currency, was adyanc