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Rutland Herald
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
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Reports from Augusta on the Maine-New Brunswick border dispute: Sir John Harvey replied to Gen. Scott's letter on U.S. and Maine views; militia to depart; New Brunswickers returned after electioneering; border situation more pacific with troops positioned at Aroostook and Presque Isle, no immediate collision expected.
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The Border War,
Augusta, March 17.
It is reported that Sir John Harvey has written a 2d letter to Gen Scott, in reply to the General's first,
which he (Gen S ) is said to have stated fully the views of the U. S Government and that of Maine, in relation to this controversy. The contents of this reply of Sir John's is not yet known to the public We are awaiting that event with anxiety, as we believe it will inform us very nearly whether we are to have bloodshed or not.
The militia have not yet left this town, but will tomorrow, as is expected
The New Brunswickers that were here a while ago have returned and it is rumored they meet with more success electioneering in the Cabinet than with the people.
J.B.
The Augusta Journal of Tuesday gives the following synopsis of the present state of affairs on the border
North Eastern Boundary-There are so many unfounded rumors afloat respecting our border troubles that it is difficult to ascertain the exact truth. It is safe. however, to say that an immediate collision between our forces and those of New Brunswick is not apprehended and that the aspect of affairs is much more pacific than it was ten days ago. In regard to military movements, we believe the following statement is substantially correct
Our Land Agent. Col. McIntyre. who has been at the camp on the Aroostook for a fortnight past is expected back soon and Col. Jarvie, who was in town last week, has returned, and will resume his duties as provincial, or rather as assistant Land Agent. A part or all of the men employed to drive off trespassers have been discharged This camp is situated on the river. about two miles within the line as claimed by us. Several companies of Gen Hodgdon's command are now there. and the remainder at the mouth of the Presque Isle, 8 miles this side, where they have a strong position, upon which those at the camp can fall back in case of necessity. The troops under Gen Bachelder will probably be stationed for the present. still further west, at No 10." This arrangement we presume will be observed, until some definite agreement is made with New Brunswick.
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North Eastern Boundary
Event Date
March 17
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no immediate collision apprehended; aspect more pacific; troops stationed defensively until agreement with new brunswick
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Sir John Harvey wrote a second letter replying to Gen. Scott's statement of U.S. and Maine views on the controversy; contents unknown but awaited anxiously to determine risk of bloodshed. Militia to leave Augusta tomorrow. New Brunswickers returned after electioneering. Synopsis: Unfounded rumors; no collision expected. Col. McIntyre expected back from Aroostook camp; Col. Jarvie resuming duties. Trespasser drivers discharged. Camp on Aroostook river, two miles within U.S. claim; Gen. Hodgdon's companies there and at Presque Isle mouth; Gen. Bachelder's troops at No. 10. Arrangement until definite agreement.