The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

WORCESTER. March 18:

By intelligence from Bennington, in the State of Vermont, we learn, that the contents of several letters from private gentlemen in Albany, had caused a considerable ferment in the minds of the inhabitants of that State. How far authentic the news these letters are said to contain may be, we presume not to say: But if credit is to be given to our informant, it was believed by the inhabitants of Bennington: The letters in question, which were handed to the authority of that State by Col. Allen, and were read in the General Assembly, about 20 days past, gave information that it was confidently reported that Congress had lately passed some Resolves purporting, that if the inhabitants of Vermont would return to their allegiance which they owe to the several States to which they properly belong, their political offences would be forgiven them, together with a confirmation of their grants from New-Hampshire, and also of the laws, in many instances, made by them since the assumption of Government. That a Committee from Congress would be sent to lay the Resolves of that august body before the Assembly of the State; and that if these offers were not accepted, and they still persisted in their claim of being a separate State, 1800 men would be raised and sent against them, in order to subject them, and they must abide by the consequences. The command of the forces to be given to the Governor of New-York. This intelligence was not relished by the Vermonters, who thinking themselves an oppressed people, appeared determined to maintain what they suppose to be their just rights. Whatever ground there may be for this report, we sincerely hope that the wisdom of Congress will adopt such measures as will cause Peace, with all its attendant blessings, to pervade America, and cement every part in ties of mutual good will and brotherly affection; that the rays of independence may illuminate all our borders, and shew the world that we are worthy the appellation of Freemen.

We are further informed, that the late disturbances, between the adherents to New York, and the acknowledged subjects of Vermont, had entirely subsided. Peace was restored, and it was hoped no event would take place which might renew the commotions which lately existed in that part of the country.