The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-24

because had not Troops defend it, Two prisoners tell
further Northward will be in the power OF the enemy
ruin my little corps by landing above and below me as
Hudsons River the st expect every instant to heir
that Rhlnebeck is in flames.
have the Honor to be
Your most obedient * humble servant
GEO CLINTON.
trust you have received Genl. Gatess Letter Of
the 18TH OF which he sent copy in which he approves
OF the plan removing Armies up the River on each
side. $50
Hon. HENRY LAURENs Gov. CLINTON
Proceedings ofthe Enemy-Ther insdioas Dssigns-Hov
10 meet them Call upon Mem York StatsEmbargo laid
YoRxrowS 10th June 1878
Authentic Intelligence received by Congress from ms.
quarters leave it longer doubtful in what
the Enemy mean to conduct their plan of conoiation.
Under delusve appearances of pacific Acts aud Peac
making Commissioners already their Military Reinforce
begin arrve and already they have commenced
the Campaign in many places with Acts of cruelty and
devastation.
Indian irruptons and burning houses the moment of
discussing propositions for Peace evnce the insdious de-
signs the Enemy and demonstrate the necessity OF wis
dom in Council of strength and vigour in the edThe
former may be employed distress the Enemy greatly
by Withholding from them the provisions of America and
the latter by quickly collecting powerful Armies TO take
advantage of their present weakness
In duty therefore to their Constituents )ngress
nesy call upon you, Sir and your Sta to adopt the
forcing the continental Army with quota OF troops
The present moment unimproved may be productive Of
pernicous and the public safety de-
mands strong and united efforts.
Experience hath shewn that the Marine force of
Enemies enable them secure for the support of their
Armies almost the hole OF exported provisions, and
therefore Congress- impressed with the necessity Of
venting the supplies derived to foes from this source
have, upon mature elaboration, laid Embargo pro-
Of all kinds and they earnestly request the vgor
exercise OF the powers OF your state to into Ell
fectua execution this most necessary measure.
am with great Respect
Your Excellencys
obelien hum servt
HENRY LAURENs.
President Of ongress
s. the latter Clause may apply at present to the
State Of New York.
The BOARD OF WAR TO Gov. CLINTON.
Ine6icsncy of Col Ia Radiere and the Determination Of
n. Board respecting him-Stats Of Feeling towards Fo-
war OFFICE March 5. ITS
Sir,
The determinations of the Board herewith transmitted)
respecting Col la Radere made in consequence Of
the remarks of your EIcellency and Gen Putnam
cerniag him. member of the Board too has been wit
tohe necency OF the endeavors of Col la Rsdere
and two other French Engineers to raise the works they
had udciousy planned elsew here. And the Board
thoroughly convinced thai if the actual construction of
the works the North River, be left to Col la Radere
they VII not be eompeed TIL the me- next SsmBagn en-
therefore the Board desire your Excelency to
employ that a; s a. you Ia T "G S really
any foreigners who have interested themselves in our
cause We would treat them with all possible respect
But must not sacrifice or hazard our safety, from
] have the honor to be-
with great respect,
your Excellency's
most obedient servant,
HORATIO GATES President.
p s. The resolves of Congress relative to the deences
OF ye North river accompanying this letter.
Gov. CLINTON
LAFAYETTE TO Gov. CLINTON.
Governor ca OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sueeors every
day erpeeted-Proper Measures to be taken TO ensure
HrAp QUARTERS, Morristown, May alst, 1850.
DEAR Sra
have been former times too highly pleasd with the
hon,r Of our Correspondence not to wish heartily
that may be Renewed again, and think myself the
more Untitled to Request from that ever had the
aectisnste Of the advantsges found in your
acquaintance cerely lament that it is not for the
moment in my power to have the pleasure of waiting on
you-The happiness Of confidential conversations
with you would be BY me heartily ENJOY d-Bu shall at
least mpart you OF my private feelings this
most i'm portant occasion when our Means unade
quac to the great purposes we must have IN view and
when grand affair seems to be in decisive Crisis
As By letters from the Committee at Camp, and
from friends of yours that in the secret you have been
fully appraised important that may be every
day expected you may guess that have not quite
stranger to operation which then thought Gerry
useful and which now find to be nos nessssory one,
what do you think my feelings American sol
der who consulted in he plan, who all
Boosted every thing that seem to the ho
hor, Reputation. Consequence of America, when
the distressed humiang situation in for the pre-
sent how unhappy shall be- for to me they will look
coming in anguine hopes and consequently to france
span to all the world to confess the inability of Anne
Tho had promised to the french Court TO the french
Generals that would had Both to Versailles and to the
points of landing such immediate mnuted ntellgences
might fix theyr ideas present situation for vgor
cooperation confess my dear sir that pride preven
ted my complying with my engagements and avoided
entering into those details with foreign people till the
Cor Congress do in the least) have Raised
a more decent position.
Filling up Continental Bsttaons, Bringing forth
provisions making up Respectable Army, and enabling
Il take the field with all advantages, complying with
the propositions of the Committee, fulfilling the warm
wishes Of General Washington Such are the measures
which, f taken with becoming spirit, and without the
least loss Of tme shall insure to us the most Brilliant de
cisivc success and Ak forever the fate Of America
Most particularly conHdng in your own exertions an
influence hope the State Of New York will be one OF the
leaders in this important crisis and the people Of
voution circumstances will take place as will add
lustre TO the Reputation Of the American Citizens
whose spirit and patriotism did never shine 20 much as in
critica occasions
Among those important considerations, give me leavemy
dear show here hint that seems to deserve at
tentontho clothing expected for the continental
troops doctor franklin told that he had provided
for ocersWhat you think will be the feelings of our
officers exposd to be every day in company with the
french Generals and Others in they persons naked and
Ragged situation -
Now my dear sir that have INDUCED the desire OF ne
Wondering myself to your friendship and imParuns !"
you my confidential opinion present circumsnSe
will only add in Begging my Respects 70 DC ea.e 80
yeur family, that with the highest Regard ana '"oo' "
Your exc US most obediant
humble servent
LAFAYETTE.
his Excellency Governor CLINTON
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