The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-17

Of Its terms might cause serious compli'
cations. In due time Hamilton and bis
| officers were exchanged, and went back
to Canada.
The State Of Virginia finding herself in
possession Of q vast extent of country by
virtue Of Clarkes conquest. took imme-
diate steps to establish her power and
| protection over IL.
The Legislature at once passed an act
establishing it as part OF her territory to
be known as the county OF Illinois, and
John Todd, Esq, was appointed county
! lieutenant or commander thereof. AT the
same time that this was done a regiment
OF infantry and lone troop of horse
were raised for its protection, the com
mand Of which was given TO Colonel
Clarke. These measures had been
adopted, Of course, while Patrick
Henry was Governor. The law
under which this authority was ex-
tended over that remote region seems to
have been a very comprehensive one, and
from the instructions given to the new
county lieutenant it vas evidently the
purpose and intention of the Government
Of Virginia at that time to maintain per
msnent dominion over it. a few extracts
will confirm this opinion: THE grand
| objects which are disclosed 10 the view Of
your counlrymen vii! prove beneficial or
Otherwise, according to the virtue and
abiliiics Gf those who are called TO direct
the Affairs of that remote country. The
present crisis rendered so favorable by
the good disposition of the French and
Indian, may be improved to great pur-
poses But if unhappily it should be
lost, a return of the same attachments ia
us may never happen. Considering
therefore, that early prejudices are SO
! hard 10 wear out, you will take care to
cultivate and conciliate the affections OF
the French and Indians" Again, You
are TO give particular attention 10 Colonel
| Clarke and his corps, to whom the state
! has great obligations. You are 10 CO.
orerate with him in any military under
| taking when necessary, and give the mil
itary every aid which the circumstances
! OF the people will admit Of. The inhabi-
| tanis of Illinois must not expect settled
peace and safety while their and oul
enemies have footing at Detroit, and can
! intertnpt or stop the trade OF the Missis-
sppi Again, You are on all occasions
/ 10 inculcate in the people the value Of
liberty and the difference between the
state of free citizens Of this Common
weslth. and that slavery to which Hi
.nois WAS destined A free and eqldl rep
r@entat'oa may be expected by them in a
/ little zine, together with all the improve
mcnts in Jurisprudence and policy which
/ the other parts of the State enjoy. You
will embrace every opportunity to mani
fest ;he regard and friendly sentiments
of this Commonwealth towards all the
subjects of his Catholic Majesty, for
whose safety, prosperity, and advantage
YOU viii give every possible advantage,
etc And finally, by way of impressing
Colonel Todd with proper sense of the
responsibility Of his new and important
powers. the Governor closes with the
following order 81 think it proper for
YOU 10 send me an express once in three
months, with a general account Of affairs
with you, and any particulars you wish
20 communicate
To BIZ Copciuded