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ROSWEEL MILLS TO WORTHINGTON

Middletown F[I].C.O. February 3d. 1812

Dear Sir

On my letter to you of the 25th ultimo, I informed you that it was the general opinion that Judge Thompson would be acquitted. This opinion was verified by the decision of the Senate in the first instant. The Bill for repealing the second sec- tion of an act entitled "An act prescribing the mode of commissioning certain officers therein mentioned" has passed both houses. In the Senate the votes were Yeas 13, Nays 11. Both houses. I understand, have also agreed to divide the state into six Congressional districts; each district to choose its own Representative. I am also informed the Comittee of the Senate appointed to receive proposals for fixing the permanent seat of Government in this state have reported in favor of the site near the town of Delaware. No other news from our Assembly -- Feby 4th. Our Western frontier still shudders at the idea of savage depredations, and I fear they will, with reason, continue to dred the tomahawk, so long as our Northern Neighbors have it in their power so easily to furnish these Barbarians with the Munitions of war, and instigate them to the murderous deed. -- The act for raising an additional military force will, I believe, give general satisfaction notwithstanding the clamor and invective of Randolph have been reiterated from the presses of the Supporter, the Independent press, and the Belmont Repository a new vihicle of disaffection lately established at St. Clairsville, supposed to be completely under the control of Calpurnices, alias Counseller Hammond -- I have just been informed by a traveller that a Representative from one of the lower Counties, departed this life at Zanesville last night. His name I have not learned, but understand that he was well advanced in life.

Since I wrote to you last I have seen a law of Congress providing for the laying out and opening certain Roads as contemplated by the treaty of Brownstown. If more distinguished characters are not intended for the purpose of laying said roads, I would be glad to obtain an appointment as one of them. Being a practical surveyor I could take upon me to do the surveying of the same. Any references as to my Character may be made to Wm. Trimble Esqr. at present a Senator in our Assembly from this County. As he also is a practical surveyor, and as I have resided some time in his neighbor- hood, he can speak of my abilities for the task. I would thank you to mention the subject to his Excellency the President, and also to write to me as soon as convenient

With respect, I have the honor to be your Obt Hble Servant

Roswell Mills.

Honorable Th. Worthington Esqr.

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