Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-10-05

II will hc seen by the following correspondence Of the
Boston Mail that great excitement prevails Along the
Vermont border aud that rescue Of Colonel Grogan Is
contemplate
SwAxToS FALLS, (Ei) Sept. 90.
Great r1eitcnrnt on lie Northern Froniicr IN ronSf'
quencc If Tie Induction Of C"ionet Grcgan-P"btte
.fecting and Rsfaiiaory Measures.
have Just returned from boat excursion I" the Isle
Ia Noitc, and J find that the excitement among the
people of Grand Isle County III consequence of the re-
cent abduction Of Col Grogan from Alburgh, is ct the
most inl.nsr description. Public meetings have been
held al ST. Adams Alburgh and several other places,
which strong resolutions were passed with great una
nifty censuring the act referred To, and pedgng the
menhcrs be ready at a moments warning to repel
any further incurson Of the British Tories
The feeling in this section Of The country against
her Majrstys Government in Canada is very strong,
and has been kept alive for the last few years by the
patriot movements, and the oulrages which have been
committed from time 10 time, and this last outrage is
more than they willing pcaccably TO withstand -
There great many private repositories OF arms
and ammunition III this section, and have no doubt
that army Of five thousand volunteers for the inva
Of Canada could be raised in fortnight, if 1t was
thought the General and State Governments would not
interfere.
II is said that papers have been circulated among
those known 10 be opposed 10 the British Governmcn,
in Canada pedgng them TO some h s;ile movement or
other; and have doubt, that rescue Of Col. Gro
gan plated, though il may not be carried ont
We have good righ, To march 10 Montreal as the
British Tories had To march TO Alhurgh.
think you will hear Of some desperate movement in
this quarter shortly. The old sloop Cleaner recently
left ST. Adams in The night for North Hero or the me
yard, and was whispered that she was loaded with
arms &c. secret society," the object OF winch IS sup
posed to be another attempt al revolution IN Canada
has existed for some time all along the frontier, from
The "Indian Stream in New Hampshire to Detroit,
and unless our State and National Governments take
strong 10 curb the actous spirit, the most
fearful consequences may ensue.
| will keep you Informed Of any movements IN tins
quarter. Meantime let all hope for peace and quiet
Yours. Nc, II. L.
TnG RIGuT SrsIr--The kidnapping Of Grogan has
aroused high Spirit Of resentment III The vicinity OF
the ourace, but the people have held incetIng and
with becoming of what is due 10 the Govern
me nj and laws have resolved that they will not en-
gage in, or excite to any Of realinon, Ter
ih,s but submit the whole To the government Ahida.
Wits giving full and clear statement Of The facts have
been forwarded to Washington Little doubt is enter.
taiscd that Grogan will be promptly released. !. IS
admitted in several If the Canada papers, violent as
they are that hr mus, he given up he "as taken from
orr territory " !. San.
Even that violent parzan sheet Qhe Montreal He
rald Of the 2ah nj, condemns the outrage follows
and we hope, il may be repaired by The immediate
surrender Of Grogan
alt is said that Grogan, who was lodged IN jail the
ntlc. day charged with arson, was kidnapped the
American SIDE oil The line and carried into Canada :
Whether false we sure the American tio
Will lose time IN ascrrianing IT'S truth tie
has fulfilled he secret wishes Of that Government too
WELL for attempt drfrardng justice OF us due
1t true The hands of BRUSH authorities mus. be kept
clean. M cornlenancc ough, 10 be gwen to kidnap
ping even Of the greatest scounGrc and especially
from country which is 50 fond Of such cattle.