Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-09-08
A Conspiracy to Lynch Mcleod.

Conspiracy to Lynch Mcleod.
The Eastern mail of yesterday, furnished us
with some exciting paragraphs in relation to
Mcleod and the ''Pariots." The Utica Dem
ocrat says:
"On the 9th, letters were received by the
Sheriff and First Judge of that county, from
the Governor and the Secretary of this State,
informing them that authentic information had
been received at the seat of government that a
body of about three hundred men from Canada
were TO rendezvous on the evening ofthe 9th,
in The town Of Marcy, adjoining Whtestown,
opposite, on the north side of the Mohawk, and
make an attempt TO rescue Mcleod and con-
duct him to Canada. The Sheriff Immediately
called ou! the inhabitants, mustered all the arms
and ammunition in the place, shotted the guns,
and placed guard around the jail He also sent
10 Utica, and procured more arms and ammuni-
lion, and the armed posse guarded the Jail brave
ly and manfully until morning; but no attempt
was made; no foe appeared; and no trace of the
invaders has been discovered"
The Courier q Enquirer publishes the fore
going: but does not consider it quite as great
hoax as one might at first suppose.-The edi-
Tor adds:
GA movement has been on foot which war
ranted the Executive in adopting all the pre-
caution that he did; and evidence of its having
been intended, are in possession of both the
General and the State Governments. We
greatly apprehend that if there should be any
relaxation in the vigilance of the Sheriff and
his officers, Mcleod instead of being released
by the Canadians, is in far greater danger of
Ia;o boI L,,. h. D,fr >ut
more properly speaking "Land pirates" who
would not hesitate 10 disgrace our State and
country by such an outrage, if it were in their
power to do so.
We do not apply this language to all who
sympathise with the Canadians or with the
State prisoners in Van Diemans Land; but 10
those infamous refugees and malcontents, who
10 crafty their personal feelings of hatred to
the authorities of Canada, would like to plunge
our country in war with Great Britain.
We have received letter Of which the fol-
lowing is an extract; and although we cannot
vouch for its accuracy, we deem it incumbent
upon US TO give it publicity as bes. calculated
TO place all concerned upon their guard against
any such infamous proceeding:
New YoRK, Aug. 81, lS4l.
The Patriots" organized themselves and
were prepared to assassinale Mcleod immedi-
ately on his release from confinement, About
three weeks ago, they changed their plan. In
consequence of Major Kirby, Paymaster u S.
Troops, being sent TO the eighborhood of Buff
falo and Niagara, the patriots became alarmed
and imbibed the impression that he had instruc-
tions from Government TO ascertain their move
ments-and hence they resolved 10 anticipate
any interference of The General or State Gov
eminent
Their intentions are now to force an entry in
10 Whitssboro' Jail, and take out Mcleod and
Lynch him. For the furlherance Of this object
they have in their possession several pieces of
ordinance stolen from several of the State Ar
senals, and which are now concealed in Canal
Boats. They intended to have carried their
murderous designs into execution last week, but
were deferred in consequence Oft the movement
of several companies U. S. Troops along the
Canal from Buffalo to the Forts in this vicinity.
have also received information that the gum
powder which has destroyed so many valuable
lives at Syracuse, was intended for this barbar
Gus expedition! And that it was placed in
the carpenters shop in the vicinity Of The Ca
nal, for the purpose of shipment without obser-
vatlon."