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NO, II.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washineton. AUGUST "a. ls4

Washington, August "a, l54l.
SIR have the honor TO inform your excellency
that letter was yesterday communicated TO this
department by her Britannia Majestys minister,
Mr.. Fox-extacts from which are herewith in
closed. The letter was written by gentleman
whose character for respectabiity and information
is known to Mr.. Fox, and was addressed, the early
part Of this month, to the British authorities in
Canada.
1t is to be hoped that the dangers pointed out in
these extracts not rea at least that they are
exaggerated; but some circumstances, Of public no.
toiety, give too much reason to believe that illegal
designs of some sort are on foot.
The President directs me, in making this commun-
cation TO your excelency, to express his confidence
that the government of New York will take proper
measures to secure the person Of Alexander Nc
Leod, now prisoner under the judicature Of the
laws Of that State, against violence. ., g..
II is hardly necessary TO say, that any such pro-
ceedng il is suggested is now meditated, while it
would be an outrage upon all laws and justice,
would be an occurrence very likely to affect most
seriously the peace Of the country, n. ...r.t,-
am, SIR, respectfully, your obedient servant,
DANL. WEBSTER.
His Excellency the GOVERNOR OF New York.
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MAY BALL.-Mr. r. G. Liable has
lxl the honor to inform the ladies' and gentlemen
Of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, that
his May Ball will take place Tuesday, May 18th,
at Carusi's Saloon. .. g.. g. ..,. ..' 49,. 3
Tickets to be had at the drug store of McClery &
Clements, corner Of 14th street and Pennsyvania
avenue Mr. Fischer's Stationers' Hall; Mr.. Patter-
sons drug store, Mr.. Deany's drug store, Mr.. LIS
residence, and at the door on the night Of the ball.
N B. Those ladies who have not received invita-
tions will please send in their names. .... .
April 2S-eod6t q. ... ...... .nr.. .ra
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lust ARRIVED.-A small lot of calcined
- plaster and best hydraulic cement. .n
Also, some superior cherry, mahogany, and black
walnut hand-rail plank, in the yard. 49,. ..s ,,..
On hand, general assortment of building mate
rails, together with load Of superior Virginia coal,
suitable for CRATES smiths use, which will be sold
on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. ~.
Also, for rent, comfortable and convenient brick
dwelling house on Al street, near the City Hall. To
good tenant the rent will be reasonable. 81. . o..
Inquire at the subscribers lumber yard, on 7th
street, near the Centre Market. ..
JOHN PURDY.
April 0S-3teod . -
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April 99-eod&d,
DY virtue of deed of trust from Geo

DY virtue of deed of trust from Geo.
ID Herbert to the subscriber, dated the 9th day
Of October, 1o45, and recorded in Liber w B, No.
llS, one of the land records for Washington county,
d. c. shall sell at public auction, in front of the
premises, on Tuesday, the 5th day OF May next, at
O'Clock in the afternoon, the following real proper
ty, to wit: Lot 4, in square 43S, in the city OF
Washington, with the improvements thereon, con-
ssting Of frame house lately built. This lot
fronts so feet south II street, and runs back &C
feet inches in line parallel with 9Th street west,
the same being corner lot
Terms of SALE One-third cash, the balance in two
equal payments Of six and twelve months, to be Sc
cured to the satisfaction Of the trustee, with interest
from the day Of sale. II the terms Of sale be not
complied with within FIVE days from the day Of sale,
the property will be resod for cash or on credit, ON
a notice of one week, at the purchasers risk and
cost. -. -. ... ..
WALTER LENox, Trustee. I
a.. r. W. DYER,
April Is-6t Auctipneer
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VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY a
Y AuctiOn.-On Wednesday, the 9th day {

u u
' Auction.-On Wednesday, the 9th day OF
May next shall SELL in front Of the premises, at
5 o'clock, p m, the following very valuable pro-
pety, belonging to the estate of the late Dr. Marcus
c. Buck: part of lot No. /, in square north of
square No. 35l, with the improvement, which is an
excellent two-story brick building, with basement
and garret ,." ,.n1l' Ep9h"r"ts-
This property fronts the Mall, between 10th and
llth streets west and adoins the residence of Nj
cholas Tastet, esq. ~
The admirable construction Of the building for
convenience and comfort the fine prospect it affords,
and the choice selection of fruit and shrubbery upon
the lot render it very desirable for private resi-
dence. '' ,
On the same evening, at o'clock, we shall sell
lots Nos 90 and 81, in square No 534, fronting on
south B. street, between Sd and Al streets. These
lots belong to the same estate. s~'
Terms Of sale One-fourth Of the purchase money
in cash; the balance in equal payments at six,
twelve and eighteen months, for notes with interest
properly secured BY order. ~. q ',
R. w. DYER, ~
April 29-eod&ds Auctioneer.
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TNOR SALE.-The materials, presses, types,
L. lists and good will of the Madisonian, United
States, and Daily Times, together with the list Of
the Democratic Expositor consisting Of some 1000
subscribers. The materials are valued at $4,000.
There are also debts due the several Offices amount
ing to $4,000. The Office will be sold separate
from the debts if desired. To purchaser for cash
great bargain may be had The whole establish
ment is free from debt or lien Of any and every
kind ..'..... j.
Apply to J. E, DOW, .ag.
April 28-3taw4w Proprietor.
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To the editor Of ths Bosio. Posl I:

sis; You will oblige me by placing the the follow
ing correspondence befoFe. yosrpeaders.
pflate years II has n0t been unsommon 10 find
the terms acting so4ak " Msnchss,er manulac-
tuier, !" "Briiish agents. ~ rreopien1 Of British
gold,n applied 10 dispo5oGomcnt Of those persons,
who, seeing the inurous effects Of the tariff OF 1912
upon The interests o. ths sadipg glasses of the
Try, have striyen TO aver. thsn by advocating the
modification Of the Objectionable features of that
law | have not escaped one Of the terms; and
though does not seem 20 have been INTENDED 10 my
disparagemeni, YET withou. ths expanaiion Of the
patty applying j., which follows. the public mind
might not otherwise so have interpreted 4, s
My motive In writing 10 England for and taking
samples 10 Washington. ~aslo convince The repre-
sentatyes Of the naiion how much tbe great majority
Of their constituents would be benefited by an inter
change on free and rational basis than here
tofors, OF their agricultural and other productions
for the cheap manufactures Of Great Britsa and
not with view TO subserye the interest Of Man
chester manufacturers. % t"N
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yTaIUABLE PROPERTY AT AUC-

v TION.--At 5 o'clock, p. m. on Tuesday, the
5,b day Of May next, | shall sell lot No. ~, in
squire No SlI with me mProyeme,s, wnis s ste
mated near the corner Of 5th and III streets IN most
desirable and healthy part Of the city.
> Atthe same time shall also sell lot NO. io ana
lot No. %, in the same square.
Also, half Of lot No. 3, in square W, lot 4 IN
square 826; and lots and s, IN square lO4O.
front of the premises where all the property will be
sold
Terms of sale: Ons-foutth ofthe purchase money
in cash; balance in equal payments at six, twelve,
and eighteen months, for notes satisfactorily Sc.
cured, bearing interest
TG'H R. w. DYER,
April 22-eod&ds Auction,sr.
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To JOSHUA A. SPENCER, esq.
No. 8.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, April 26, 1s4l.
Sra: We understand that writ of habeas corpus
has been allowed in McLeod's case, and returnable
before the Judges of the supreme court, in BENCH in
the city of New York, on Monday next.
] have to inform you that the evidence requested
from this department by his counsel will be for
warded in due season, and placed in the hands of
Ogden Hoffman, esq, district attorney of the United
States for the southern district of New York, to be
delivered to the counsel on request.
am, with regard, your obedient servant,
D. WEBSTER.
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No. 81.

No. 2I.u.e .,.. ..i.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, September 9, lS4l.
Sin: This department has recently received in
formation which gives reason to believe that meas
ures are again In agitation by persons within your
district, having for their object hosties against the
British authorities in Canada, and possibly against
those Of the State, consequently, Of New York
The President also directs me to apprise you there
of, and to convey to you his wish and expectation
that you WILL so far as it may be in your power,
aid the authorities of New York, act concurrent
ly with them, in preserving the public peace, and
maintaining the sovereignty Of the laws. fa5. -.t
| am sir your obedent servant, --'
.. .'.,..... DANL. WEBTSER.
JOSHUA A. SPENCER, esq. ..
Attorney Of the U. S. for the northern district Of
New York. ''i aw .." .... .. ...
Same--to Clark Robinson, esq, marshal OF the
United States for the northern district Of New York.
Buffalo.
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NUMBER 3os.

and general that il hardly helps to guide the judg
ment ~ forminga proper rule ofconduct.
Enclosed are extracts OF letter addressed to me
by an intelligent gentleman of New York You
viii estimate the suggestions at their true value
but, you must be better informed than we can
be, your opinion that the peace will not be broken
by attempts against the person Of Mcleod gives
great satisfaction. We learn that the arsenal al
Rome, where there are eight ten thousand mus
kets, with cartridges, &C., is unguarded by any re-
spectacle force. II is said indeed, TO be in the keep
ing Of only six or seven laboring people.
The President has thought il his duty to guard the
security OF this property OF the United States by Or
dering a company Of Col. Bankheads regiment TO
be stationed at Rome. I'D. . .. -....t ...,
am, with very high respect. your obi servant,
Lr-... DANL WEBSTER.
To his Excelleney WM. II. SEWARD, .-..
Governor Of the State Of New York, Albany.
No. "a. ...
[Extrsctl ..,. Il
.uH DEPARTMENT or SrArE, .s.r
Washington, Ssprsmber %, IS4l.
DEAR SIR; "What you propose for tho safety Of
Mcleod appears 10 be unobjectionable; but il might
be worthy OF consideration whether he could not as
well be taken 70 New York and there embarked,
in case Of his aequittal." f-.F a.Er- o.
am, with great regard, yoo.s, DC, -. -. r'
p Major General WNTrElD Seorr, New York.
No, 25, ~ -'..
DEPARTMENT oF SrArE,
Washington, September %, lSll,
SIH Your letter Of I'D 20th instsnt has been re-
ceived. II Is understood that proof Of tho declara-
tion respecting which you inquired, is contained in
the testimony taken before the magistrate upon the
subject of the destruction Of the Caroline steamer.
am, sir, &c,
DANL. WEBSTER.
To ALEXANDER MCLEOD, ESQ.,,
Jail, Whitesboro', Oneida county, New York.
No. 26.
DEPARTMENT oF STATE,
Washington, September %, l64l.
DEAR SIR have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your exceencys letter Of the 18th inst.
and 10 in thereto, that the President en-
trely aPProyesof the proceeding in relation to the
marshal Of the United States for the northern dis
feB. .
DANL. WEBSTER.
His excellency WIN II. SEWARD,
Governor Of New York, Albany.
No. 81.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, .
Washington, September 81, l84l.
SiR: | have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of your excelencys letter Of the 2lst inst and TO
inform you that il has been laid before the Presi-
dent
have the honor to be, &c,
FLETCHER WEBSTER.
Acting Secretary.
His excellency WM II. SEWARD,
Governor OF New York, Albany. . .
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No. %. Nv I
DEPARTMENT or STATE,

COS DEPARTMENT or STATE,
..- "a Washington, September 9, lS4l.
SiR: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
Of your exoeencys letter Of the Sd instant II has
been laid before the President, who directs me to
say that has afforded him much satisfaction, and
that he highly approves 80 far as he is competent
to Judge at distance, of the arrangement adopted
by you for the protection Of the safety of Alexan-
der McLesd's person--an arrangement which, he
trusts, leaves few grounds Of apprehension. The
attorney and marshal of the United States for
the northern district Of New York, and all other
officers in the service Of this government, will be
directed to aid the authorities Of New York, or act
concunenty with them, for the preserving Of the
peace, and maintaining the sovereignty of the laws,
so far as may be in their power. ...i ..l ..
have the honor to be, &C., aa....g-.-.--a
.. t... DANL, WEBSTER.
To his Excellency VIM. III. SEWARD, q r1
Governor of the State Of New York, Albany
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No. 10.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, August "a, l84l.
Sin: BY direction Of the President, have the
honor to transmit to you extracts from letter COM
municated this department by Mr.. Fox her. Brit
annie Majesty's minister.
This letter, as Mr.. Fox informs me, was written
by gentleman of respectable character and good in
formation, and was addressed the early part Of this
month to the British authorities IN Canada.
have the honor to be, &c,
...I.' .H""' q, DANIEL WEBSTER
Hon. JOHN BELL,
Secretary Of War.
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No. 49,
DrrARrmEsr or STATE

.F# r Washington, Sept IA, 1871.
DEaR STA: have the honor to acknowledge tne
receipt Of your letter of the L lth instant am
happy 70 learn that vou think no effort will be made
to endanger the personal safety Of McLeods lah
We continue TO receive letters holding out fears
of some breakout on the frontier but all is vague
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No. 20.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, September 4, lS4l.
DEAR SIR: When had the pleasure of, seeing you
in this city, you Informed me it was McLeod's de-
cded wish that he might 20 to trial before jury at
the earies, practicable period. | will thank you to
address letter to me to that effect, if his desire
mains unchanged or if changed, to give me notice.
Yours, respectfully, T. ia.
.., ,...,,.n DANL. WEBSTER.
JOSHUA A. SPENCER, esq, ...'
Counsel for A. Mcleod, Utica.
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w. II. HARRISON
No. 7.
DEPARTMENT oF STATE,
Washington Anril IA l61

washington, April II, I64I.
GENTLEMEN: Your letter Of the 2lst ultmo has
been received. We understand that it is the inten-
uon Of the counsel Of MIR. Mcleod to apply to the
supreme court Of the State Of New York for a
habeas corpus in behalf of the prisoner at its sitting
in bench in the ensuing month in the city Of New
York. am directed to say, that authentic evidence
will at that time be furnished by this department to
the counsel Of Mcleod, showing the declaration
and avowa Of the British government that the de-
structon Of the "Caroline" was an act Of force
committed under the direction Of the Canadian
provincial authorities, and has since been approved
by the home government
You will please acknowledge the receipt Of this
communication.
am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
DANL. WEBSTER.
Messrs. GARDNER & BRADLEY,
Lockport, N. Y.
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No. G.

WAsHIs0rOE, March Is, l64l.
JOHN J. CRITrEspEs,
Attorney General Of the United States:
Sir; IL is the object OF this etler TO state TO you
certain important facts, 10 be used by you, or by
others, as OCCASION in your judgment, may requires
which facts are that the l2th day Of this month
Henry s. Fox, her Britannia Majesty's minister
accredited TO this government, made formal and
official communication TO the Department OF State,
by instruction Of her Msesty's government. In
this communication il is expressly declared and
avowed that the transaction, on account OF which
Alexander Mcleod has been arrested and Is TO be
put on his trial, was transaction Of public char
acter, planned and executed by persons duly en-
powered by her Majesty's colonial authorities TO
take any steps and To do any acts necessary for the
dtnes Of her Maestys territories, and for the pro
lection ofhr Mcjesiy, subjects; and that consequent
ly, those subjects OF her Majesty who engaged IN
that transaction were performing an act OF public
duty for which they cannot be made personally and
individually answerable 10 the laws and trlbanals
Of any foreign csuntryj thar that transaction may
have been ustihabe not justihabe, but that they
regard that question as political question TO be dis.
cussed between the two governments and that any
responsibility for participating in the transaction
cannot be thrown upon individuals, who, under the
sanction, by the order Of the constituted auhori-
lies Of their own government, engaged in 1t as a
w. H. HARRISON.
BY the President:
DANIEL WEBSTER,
Secretary Of State.
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No. Is.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,

Washington, August "a, 1S4l.
DEAR SIR: The President thinks it proper that
you should be informed as one of Alexander Nc
Leod's counsel, that information has reached this
department indicating intention to violate the
prison, and commit some outrage on the person of
your client. Enclosed are extracts Of letter writ
ten the early part Of this month, and from source
entitled to respect We trust it may turn out that
this information is incorrect; but, in the meantime,
Il has been thought prudent to take the earliest OPP
portunity of forwarding it to Governor Seward, for
his official consideration, and to yourself, Of
McLeod's counsel, living on the spot.
You will treat this as private and confidential
letter
Your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
JOSHUA A. SPENCER, esq, Utica, N. Y.
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No. l3.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Wnshington. Nav 10. l81l,


SR The President has sent me yonr note to
himself, referring to the letter addressed by you
some time previous TO the Secretary of State, and
which was marked ''private."
In consequence Of the receipt Of that note, have
opsned and read the letter addressed to the Secreta-
ryI and, having laid it before Die President, am
Instructed by him to say as follows:
There being no treaty stpuations between this
country and Great Britain the subject, neither of
the governments has ever assumed the power of
making requiston upon the other for the delivery
of fugtives from Justice nor does the President feel
authorized to sanction such proceeding the part
of the State.
The usual course, in the absence Of any de6ni-
tive agreement by treaty. Of which there are many
examples on record has been for the federal govern
ment on application to it by the authorities Of a
State, to address note to the minister, at Wash
ton, of the government into whose territories the
criminal had fed, asking his n,erposton with the
proper authorities Of his country for their aid in
resting and delivering up to the agent, who should
be sent to receive him. the individual whose recove-
ry desired. .t...
This Interpolation has been generally made by
the minister but the authorities applied to have ex-
ercsed discretion which has not been questioned
in regard to granting the request.
By order Of the President note in the usual form
has been addressed to Mr.. Fox, asking his friend.
ly aid in the matter, copy of which have
the honor to inclose you; and will have pleasure
in sending you transcript ofhs reply when it shall
be received. ...,,. .....
have the honor to be, with great respect, &c.
FLETCHER WEBSTER,
Acting Secretary.
His Excellency WILLIAM H. SEWARD, -At.
Governor of the State of New York.
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No. l6.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, August 6, ls41,

JOSHUA A. SPENCER, esq.,, District Attorney:
The governor Of New York has communicated to
this department report made to him by the attor-
ney general Of that State communicating the decis-
ion Of the supreme court of New York upon the APP
plication of Alexander Mcleod to be discharged
from Imprisonment. ,. '.....-s,... ....'...
Entertaining the highest respect for the learning
and ability of the court the President cannot, ney.
ertheess, but feel the deepest regret that in ques.
ton growing out of the foreign relations of the
country, and one which may very seriously af-
feet the national peace, its decision is directly
opposed to the opinions which this government en-
tertains, and has officially expressed. But, as the
question is Judicial one, and must ultimately be
decided by the courts Of law, this government can
do no more than to that It be carried regularly
TO the tribunals Of the last resort. Nor will it's
sense Of the duty which il owes to the country suf
fer It to do less. Thus far have had no occasion
to correspond with you officially upon the subject,
except in regard to the furnishing evidence from this
department. supposed by the prisoners counsel to
be proper and useful for his defence But the Presi-
dent thinks the time has when its proper thst
you should be written district attorney Of the
United States, to the end that you may make the
following communication 70 Alexander Mcleod,
your client, viz that the President of the United
States wishes him to decide for himself whether
he will put himself on trial before the Jury, OF
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CONG ssIoNAL.
DoCU M e N rs

The message from ihs President Of the
Uaiisd States, relative TO the payments on Presidents
euti6esssi IA compliance ,oih a resolution Of the
HOUSE Of Representatives. Of ihe Oh instant.
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NO, 1.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, December 80, 1e40.
Sin: Copies of the depositons in the department
in the case of the steamboat Caroline, having been
transmitted, at his request, to Alvin G. Bradley,
esq, acting as counsel for Mr.. Mcleod, who, it is
understood is under arrest for participating in that
affair, il is deemed proper to send you herewith GER
lain transcripts ofthe same. '1fthH'. lg# mt
Very respectfully, am, sir your obcdicnt SER
vant, - t.t y.
JOHN FORSYTH.
The DIsrRIcr ATTORNEY NIAGARA COUNTY,
At Lockport,i New York.
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which he shall be tried proper steps be taken i'm
medistey for removing the cause, by writ of error,
to the Supreme Court Of the United States,
The President hopes you will use such despatch
as to make your arrival at the place Of trial sure be-
fore the trial comes ON and he trusts you will keep
him informed OF whatever occurs by means OF cor
respoDdence through this department
have the honor to be, Mr.. Attorney General,
Your obedient servant,
DANL. WEBSTER.
Hon. JoHS J. CRITTEEpEE, ...
Attorney General OF the United States,
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No. 4.
Tnrt-atE
wAsHrxerON, March IL, 1S4l.

DrAa Sra: promised to write to Mr.. Fillmore,
at New York, a letter which he was 10 deliver to
you at Albany, and which letter | ought to have
written yesterday but the great pressure Of other
things prevented. This morning | have received
yours OF the 9Th, relating TO the SANG important
subject upon which Il was my purpose TO write to
Mr., Fillmore, and J hasten, therefore, to address
you directly The subject has become exceedingly
de- icste and important. We are expecting every
hour formal demand from Mr.. Fox tc deliver up
or release Mcleod. Meantime, the President is
exceedingly anxious for McLeod's personal safety
and security. We think that steps should be i'm
mediately taken 10 change the venue TO Albany, or