The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-04
ecns and advices upon this matter as soon as posi-

Tar as il is in powerbut have made my self point
men than another principally in any other country than
TINS where have the honor TO be born-Congress has
been SO good as to promise they should furnish me
with the occasions Of distinguishing myself expect the
answer without telling what I'd do i'll each case
whenever have the advantage to command IN this
part OF America no eXeron will be forgotten on my part
TO deserve the appreciation OF the Governor and state of
New York-lhavehad always particular inclination for
tins part ofthe continent and schould be very happy to
sohow by my zeal III putting things in good order and
discovering important conspiracy Till III be able to act
in the fighting way.
After wei have got some intelligence intend to pro-
coed with Gen1 Conway to the treaty where am told
my presence will be Of some useI imagine you will hear
soon from meand in expecting your answer have the
honor to be with the most perfect esteem and hghest re-
gard Your excellencys
The most obedient servant,
The Mos DE LAFAYETTE.
Can hope your excelleHcy will be good to pre-
sent my respects his amywe are here in distress
ing want of news and newspapers which hope you will
pity as far as TO let us have some.
Goup Morris TO Coz Clintin-Ihe taking Of
New York.
81 am confident that the taking of that city
would be of more consequence than to win two
batles.'
Moon HALL, 4th March IT'S.
take the liberty of writing you upon subject Of the
utmost mportanceto our State BY following so much OF
St Pauls advice to become all things to all men find
clearly from the best authority that without nice ma
nagement shall certainly loose the State Of Vermont
The Eastern States determined that they shall not be
oppressed TO their phrase The predces OF the people
are against their interests. Designing men take
advantage of these circumstances to forward their own
private views It's absurd to against the feelings
OF mankind Neither is it much the purpose whether
our claim right for If il be tire most which be said
for us is that have right without remedy What
their clams Occupancy settlement cultiv etion and the
Book of Genesis. What their pleal Their mountains
their their courage their alliances Against all this
what can we producer Why forsooth decision OF the
King in council and clause in the confederacy. How
ridiculous for wise to any edce of hope upon
so slender foundation But how we to ect to give
them upf No! We must go to the mountain the noun
tain won't come to They complain that the capital
too far OIL carry it nearer not merely for their sakes but
Tor our own They complain OF Impeachment OF their
title. Give them good title we want subjects not land
They complain OF the quit rents abolish them We cant
have more OF cat than the skin. good government
free one mean will always command the wealth Of its
people. Hudsons river that Of Vermont and
Vermont Hudson's liver. For Vermont must
be fortified all over and vast magazines OF military stores
must be laid up Vermont and when any body pesumes
to attack us from the eastward shall know what to do
All this not yet enough you must apply TO their fee
ngs Suppose for instance the legislature should take
the of Vandyke Ethan Allen and other subjects
and make very pointed resolutions for the lberatng of
them. Suppose Tor his services and suerngs part Of
Kemps land should be given him and that part if
yourselfte Warmers weak side. Bay is still considera
Bile man among them Let splendid acts of justice and
generosity induce these people to submit early do
minion for preudices grow stubborn they grow old
his business my dear sir hath long pressed upon my
mind with weight and impression which cannot de.
scribe 1t is under heaven the great thing needu to
and though laugh whenever Vermont is named yet
could almost use the poetical language intended for ano
ing sghs" Pray how does old Put quem proue nobis
hutiber hoe gubernans 60 with his distractions
hath he SO many distractions that he can't on If the
northern force comes down can't muster men enough
to plumber New York; 10000 would insure it, follows
On Morrisania fiat rock called Cobus's rock bat
terry Of two guns to Harlem Flat On Montresors
Island the same at Lewis Morris's house the
bridge just below the first battery Harlem creek.
Consult Genl Schuyler for the form. would chuse it
here because by the aid OF hollow way you get
hther without danger These batteries will prevent
ship from annoying you especially il you have few
without battery Thus you get to Harlem. Again on
the point of Stoney Island little towards the house of
Mr. Morris so that the flats may prevent ship from
ing near enough to annoy you from her tops for
which purpose chuse the salt meadow battery Of two
guns with furnace to heat chain shot, On Sunken
Marsh the Lawrences Point opposite the other
the same and ships possibly interfere with
crossing from the first battery the last and vice versa
900 Kingsbridgc and the number at Morris
SANTA and Harlem to retreat act against forts
Independence and Washington circumstances may
quire. Put 900 on Long Island to make diversion
there particularly in Kings County giving them drec
tons as as they have gained proper post the
high grounds to the roads leading eastward
to call in the militia Sc Taking also precede the
whole business with proc amation about fortnight be-
fore the attack therein naming commissioners admins
onYor Island and the repassage Of the river with
very strong set of redoubs aud there lodge small maya.
zine OF provisions in OF accident Then the enemy
Keep the heights about MorrIss leave them and
the creek which to the westward of Harlem
doubts with about fifty men EACH If the enemy quit the
heights take possession of them and consequently
Independence Immediately abandon the bridge sc. and
with collected force march to the CITY, The opposition
will be at Murray's Hill to avoid which columns must
march round to the right and left. Should any green
coats be taken they must be confined in the Provost and
such descrters hung instantly at the time
offer be made pardon if they lay down tn r
SC confident that the taking that city would be of
consequence than to win battles Adieu yours
cow NORRIS.
James Duane to Gen Schuyler
In this letter are some very curious and remarka-
BILE insinuations and developments respecting the
feelings OF the North and South and the sacrifice of
the two Southern States Of the then thirteen. 1t
suggests the queries whether the Southern States
were able to protect and defend themselves, and
whether they were not actually defended by the
North, for defended they surely were.
PHrAp. 26 May 1880
DrAR SIR
have the Honor of your favor of the ah inst at the
hands of our friend the Marques de la Fayee agree
perfectly in all the sentiments you express on the bright
Prospect which is open to our View, in your anxious
wishes that may avail ourselves eectualy of the CO.
operation OF our generous ally and in your opinion Of the
disgrace of our councils and should be
indecsve not to make the prspcr advan.
age of this golden opportunity to draw the War TO sue.
cessful period The progress hitherto made in Congress
falls vastly short OF views and efiors-but il is
the fate OF deliberate bodies to move with caution and
have no manner of doubt that we shall be under some
disadvantages that account at the time that
persuaded every measure which the General thinks
cessary wbe supported ION his appication) by
Congress with unanimity Mr. Mathews will be able
inform you of the obstacles to a committee penpo,
have limited them the General they deep rooted in
the human passions and not be on the first
impression. That the achievements ordered TO the
southwark should be recalled is obvious for the
you assign but do you expect such proposition from
Northern member deeply interested In srcngthnng the
main army II is question Of the utmost delicacy and
even danger for however groundessy, opinion has
been propagated that Congress TO sacrifice the two
Southern states and II has been productive great ami
mostly and discomfort. We have privately stated the
subject TO some of the Southern gent. who. though |
believe convinced of the propriety of the measure did
not chuse, after great deliberations to have it adopted
much less to propose it There is but person from
whom it originate with prospect of success II zoe
had undertaken IT, nothing would have resulted from
but the loss OF personal confidence and disappointment
But while you have Mr.. Matthews your elbow who is
fully informed only waste your time by descending to
particulars
Present my respectful compliments to Mrs and Miss
schuy the Doctor his lady and the circle of
believe me to be, with every sentiment