The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1807-07-13 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1051.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
MONDAY, JULY 13, 1807.
*PAID IN ADVANCE
National Intelligencer.
SELECTED TOASTS.
At Baltimore.
The Federal Union—Falsely the head which can conceive, and withered the arm which can attempt a separation of the states.
The American People—They will not seek the battle, nor shun it when it comes.
The President of the United States—His promptitude against a domestic foe, is an earnest of his energy when it shall be necessary to oppose a foreign enemy.
A sufficient quantity of tar and feathers, for those who vindicate the conduct of the British, in the outrage committed by the ship Leopard on the frigate Chesapeake.
Our fellow citizens of Norfolk and Hampton—They have deserved well of their country.
The Vice President of the United States—The hero of '76, and the spirit of the times in which he fought.
The royal assassins of Britain, Whitby and Humpireys—Worthy servants of a worthy master—May the gallows prove their end, and the execration of a free people their epitaph.
The citizens of Norfolk, exposed, yet fearless of danger, they have not hesitated to speak the indignant language of an insulted nation.
All the Foreign Nations of the Globe—"Enemies in war, in peace friends." We exist by the favor of none, nor will we submit to the insults of any.
The energies of America—They have cleared the Indian hunting ground of wild beasts, and peopled the desert with freemen—a sure pledge that they can free the great hunting ground of nations of Leopards.
The Chesapeake—With cataracts of fire, may she purge away the foul, though bloody stain, through her cast on the injured honor of our flag.
Our Constitution and Laws—When treason or tyranny taint the age, every honest patriot will rally round these sacred palladia of our civil and political rights.
Political Parties—May the only contest be, who shall best act as the defender of his country.
The American Manufacturers—May they rapidly increase, and remove the only obligation which we are under to any foreign nation.
At Annapolis.
Our infant Navy—May Preble, Decatur and others, with their brave crews, soon teach a haughty, cowardly foe, that the American flag is not to be insulted with impunity—to strike is worse than death.
Unanimity. When our rights are invaded and independence endangered, there is but one standard, round which we all rally.
The day we celebrate. The bravery of our forefathers, rekindling in their sons, will compel us to take the same bull by the horns to redress our injuries and avenge our insults.
The government of our beloved country. Energetic measures to restrain tyrants and pirates.
The departed heroes of America, who fought, bled and died in the cause of Independence. They made a proud forsooth the dust; we feel as they felt.
At Philadelphia.
The author of the declaration of independence, Thomas Jefferson—he has identified example with precept, may every public agent, like him, practise the virtues he professes.
Sequestration and non intercourse—British agents and British property as hostages, and starvation as the best cure for British outrage, rapine and murder.
Agriculture and manufacture—the plough and the loom for ourselves and our friends, and not a barley corn for G. Britain, nor a thread from her warehouse, until she is governed by other rules, than those of an arbitrary day.
Our roads and our rivers—millions for their improvement, not a cent for naval outlays.
The internal improvements of our country, the sinews of its union and power; may a liberal spirit never be wanting to promote them.
Decisive and unanimous resistance to foreign aggression, and a patriotic sacrifice of party opinion, on the altar of our country.
The spirit of the nation; prompt at the call of honor, may it give vigor to the avenging arm of our country.
The blood of our murdered brethren if justice cannot expiate it—vengeance shall.
The memory of Franklin, Hancock & S. Adams—they conducted the lighting of liberty to the sceptre of tyranny—May Heaven's lightning be reserved to blast the foes of freedom, and a Franklin never be wanting to conduct it.
National honor; a spirit that will not offer nor submit to insult, is the best security of national happiness.
At New York.
The rising generation—May they as ardently preserve their rights, as their fathers asserted them.
Public opinion—May it blast the men who would shrink from its investigation.
The memory of our gallant Tars lately assassinated on board the frigate Chesapeake, by the treacherous, cowardly, and sanguinary ruffians of Britain—When the Executive gives the signal we shall be found at our posts ready to avenge their murder.
Patriotism—Extinction to domestic treason, party spirit, and foreign intrigue.
From the Public Advertiser.
At no period since the establishment of our independence, have I witnessed the national resentment equal to what has been manifested by every class of citizens, on the news of the murder of our seamen on board the Chesapeake; nor has there been an occasion equally villainous since that period to justify such loud expressions of public indignation.
In this, as in all free governments, there are local attachments to political men, and some difference of opinion as to political measures; but on the present occasion, with the exception of a few tory characters, there is but one sentiment and one voice.
The people of America are for peace; because happy in our government, and the native felicities of our country, we have no inducements to go to war. Liberty, plenty, and extensive territory are the portion of Americans, and none of these do we wish to increase by the hazard of war. Impressed with these sentiments, we have gone great lengths to preserve peace with the European nations. We appeal to a candid world, and even to the people of England themselves, whether we have not given the most ample evidence of a pacific disposition, and have preserved the most honorable and strict neutrality ever since the present war in Europe. England has not ceased to oppress our commerce and insult our national dignity, but it was reserved for the captain of the Leopard to consummate the baseness of his nation, by firing on one of our national ships in time of peace, and when unprepared to fight, in killing and wounding our citizens, who are in the daily habit of giving these ungrateful people every comfort on our shores afforded. There is a point, beyond which patience cannot be exerted, nor forbearance extended. At that period, fellow citizens, we have now arrived. At a time when every bosom swells with indignation, it is natural enough to ask, what can be done?
The sentiments I express will not be considered as dictating to the government, than whom no man lives and respects more than myself. They are reflections that naturally rise out of the subject under consideration. On this subject then I say, we appeal to Heaven for the justice of our cause and the wrongs we have received.—We must confide in the wisdom and justice of Jefferson and his worthy associates:—We must be prepared and determined to support them in any and every measure they may pursue for the honor and happiness of our country. If impertinence should enquire—what can government do? To such I would answer, they can do much. We cannot fight them by sea, nor do we wish to do it if we possessed the means. We possess, however, more effectual means of punishing these tyrants.
We can lay an embargo.
We can enforce and extend the non-importation act to every article of British produce and manufactures.
We can suspend the payment of British commercial debts.
We can seize the stock held by British subjects in our banks and funds.
We can, and I hope will, at all events, pass a law to prevent British merchants and aliens from transacting business in this country other than by the agency of American citizens.
We can starve and ruin by a suspension of intercourse, the British West Indies.
We can create bankruptcy and ruin among the British merchants.
We can derange and ruin their manufactures.
We can reduce the British revenue 14 millions of dollars annually, by depriving them of an extravagant convoy duty.
We can make the British people know that all the miseries they may feel in consequence of a suspension of intercourse with us, is to be attributed to the wicked and impolitic conduct of their own minister.
All this, and much more our government can do by the scratch of a pen—by renouncing all intercourse with a government who has shown to the world they are totally unworthy our confidence and connection.
But should any or all those measures fail to restore the British ministry to a sense of justice, and war must be the ultimate resort, we wish them to know that America can be to Britain one of her most formidable foes.
We have wealth.
We have courage, and they know it.
We have experience.
We have a powerful population, who when they fight do so for themselves and not for a master.
We can with ease deprive them of the Canadas and Nova Scotia and deliver that people from a galling yoke which they are now willing and only want an opportunity to throw off.
We can expel them from the continent of America.
We can harass their West India commerce by a chain of privateers, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to that of Mexico.
These, my fellow citizens, are some of the powers the God of nations and of nature has possessed you of; and thus can you avenge yourselves on a nation already given up by the God of Providence to judicial blindness, to work their own destruction with greediness.
But let me not say anything to fan the flame which now burns in your manly breasts—rather would I recommend a patient waiting for the measures of that man, who has never disappointed the just expectations of his country.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE AURORA.
New-Orleans, May 1807.
Sir,
In order to expose the slanders, circulated by the conspirator Bradford, the printer of this place, whose gazette is the sewer through which the filth and venom of Livingston, Kerr, Workman, Davezac, and other Burr-ites are conveyed—as well as the calumnies and abuse that are published in all the prints hostile to our government—I beg you to publish the enclosed address of the ancient and honorable inhabitants of Louisiana to the president of the U. States.
This address is now in circulation, has already been signed by the following gentlemen, and will receive the signatures of all the other real proprietors of the soil, from whom it has proceeded. The gentlemen whose names are attached to the following, are known to most gentlemen of information in the states, as among the first in every respect in the territory of Louisiana."
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES.
Sir,
We had already passed some years of happiness and prosperity, under the tutelary administration of the union; we had begun to felicitate ourselves on seeing our country enjoying, under the safeguard of laws, those blessings of peace, to which the rest of the world are strangers, when a handful of restless and ambitious men such as in all times have disregarded the misfortunes of society, plotted in silence a vast insurrection, of which our unfortunate city was to be the focus. With what painful sensations were we overwhelmed, when the dreadful conspiracy, disclosed by the emissaries of A. Burr themselves, was about to be executed! A little more circumspection on their part, and all was over, perhaps forever, with Louisiana—this country, escaped, as by a miracle, from a revolutionary convulsion, was about to witness all the scenes of horror and desolation, which have accompanied the insurrections in the French colonies.
But the veil, under which the conspirators concealed their perfidious machinations, was not so impenetrable that they could escape your vigilance. You had, sir, full knowledge of the dangers that threatened us ere we could suspect their existence, and we yet slept tranquilly over the volcano, when your wisdom watched to close it.
We did not long wait to experience the effects of your paternal solicitation. Gen. Wilkinson soon appeared within our walls, with an imposing force; and his presence, at the moment of alarm revived tranquility among all our honest and peaceable citizens; the inhabitants of Louisiana received him with those sentiments of confidence which a respectable veteran so justly inspired, who offered, as the pledge of his integrity and uprightness, a long and honorable career. He revealed the details of the odious conspiracy, and acquainted astonished Louisiana, that it was in the very bosom of its faithful people that the traitors had established the seat of their conspiracy. Alarmed, at first, at the dangers which had assailed them unawares, but soon inspired by the vigilance and activity of this respectable general, the Louisianians pressed forward with eagerness to his assistance; all the force and resources of the country were placed at his disposal; and, if any thing could justify the excess of this confidence, it was the moderation with which he used the great power, that the sense of public danger invested him with, at the crisis of alarm and apprehension.
As active in his pursuit of the authors and partisans of insurrection, as distrustful of persons interested in making him display an unjust severity, by
calumnious accusations, the result of which would have produced an equally great convulsion, Gen. Wilkinson was sufficiently firm and circumspect to avoid the alternative of measures either too feeble or too severe.
In the midst of trouble and tumult, when the public calamities had reduced in some measure, the laws to silence; the persons and the property of the peaceful citizen were constantly respected. His just severity was directed against the partisans of the treason alone, and with pride we say, that he did not find one of them amongst us: not one of those, who were engaged in the alarming conspiracy, was a native of Louisiana.
The accomplices of Aaron Burr have not failed to asperse the conduct of gen. Wilkinson—his vigilance was represented as a continued system of inquisition—his severity as an abuse of power. Surprised at the same instant, and in all their schemes they represented as public consternation, the terror with which they themselves were stricken, and they represented his rigorous measures as infractions of law and of the constitution. But who does not see in these miserable clamors, the last expressions of despair and of the impotence of crime? Who does not clearly perceive that it was the last resource, which the friends of Aaron Burr had, to conceal the traces of their conspiracy, and to change their condition from that of the accused to the accusers.
But let us who yet tremble at the remembrance of the dangers to which our families and fortunes were exposed, be permitted to appreciate more justly the conduct of gen. Wilkinson.
If calumny is necessary to his enemies, gratitude is due from us. It is for us to bless the generous efforts, which rescued Louisiana from so many misfortunes—those who had plotted its ruin cannot but hate its deliverer.
But you, sir, to whose vigilance, in the beginning, we are indebted for the tranquility we now enjoy; you, whose heart was affected by the distress to which our country was about to be a prey, and who came so efficaciously to our relief; you will, we flatter ourselves with the belief, attribute all these vain clamors to the true motive. Was it necessary in order to verify or establish the crime of the incendiaries, to wait until the torches of discord and rebellion had scattered mourning and desolation through our unfortunate country? And ought we not then a thousand times to thank heaven, for having raised up amongst us, in the midst of those fears and embarrassments which arose out of the very nature of our laws and constitution, a man of such conscious integrity as to dare to overcome forms, in order to snatch us from the horrors of an insurrection, so contrary to our interests and our wishes?
Yes, sir, if any thing could add to the lively sense of gratitude, which we feel towards general Wilkinson, it was the heroic resignation with which he devoted himself to every species of calumny and insult, in order to divert the torrent of misfortune which was about to overwhelm us. The monsters who had sworn our ruin, believed themselves certain of success, they did not anticipate so much energy and magnanimity in the military chief, who so honorably justifies your choice. They had calculated upon half measures, and above all upon a rivalry for power between the governor and the general; but in politics as in morals, there is an instinct in upright hearts, which leads them to discover each other; and we have had the satisfaction to see gov. Claiborne justifying our expectations, by seconding the views and efforts of gen. Wilkinson, and that all the other persons honored with your confidence had no other sentiments but those of love and duty to their country.
Accept, sir, the assurances of our profound respect for your character, and of our sincere attachment to your person.
[Here follow 140 signatures.]
ANNAPOLIS.
At a meeting of the citizens of Annapolis, in the state of Maryland, on Monday, the 29th of June, 1807, for the purpose of considering what steps, or what declarations, might be expedient and becoming on the part of the said city, relative to the flagrant and bloody outrage lately committed by the British naval force stationed on our coast, upon the United States frigate Chesapeake.
His Excellency ROBERT WRIGHT, Esq., by unanimous request took the chair.
JOHN JOHNSON, was appointed secretary to the meeting.
After the cause of the meeting had been stated, in an appropriate address from the chair, the secretary read, from a Baltimore paper, a circumstantial account of the above mentioned outrage, and also certain proceedings and resolutions of a meeting of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, in Virginia, declaring, in language suited to the occasion, the sentiments of horror, detestation and just resentment, with which they view the late unprovoked, savage, and assassin-like attack upon the Chesapeake, pledging their lives and fortunes to co-operate with the government of the U.S. in any measures of vengeance or retaliation which may be adopted; renouncing all intercourse with the British ships of war stationed, or hereafter to be stationed, on the American coasts; declaring, that they will hold as enemies to their country, and as infamous, all such persons as shall, directly or indirectly, hold such intercourse, or render any kind of aid or assistance to the British ships of war, by supplying them with provisions, or necessaries of any kind whatever, until the decision of our government be known; with other declarations on the same subject, and with arrangements for carrying the design of these resolutions into effect.
Whereupon, the following resolutions were proposed, and unanimously adopted.
Resolved , That we do highly applaud the spirit, and do concur in the fullest manner in the sentiments and tenor of the resolutions entered into as aforesaid, by our brethren of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and do entirely approve of the conduct of the citizens of Hampton, on occasion of an outrage upon the rights of neutrality, of hospitality, and of humanity, the most shameful, cruel, and perfidious, that has hitherto stained the annals of the civilized world.
Resolved , That in unison with our fellow citizens aforesaid, and in confidence that the government of the United States will, in due time, take suitable measures for marking out to the American people the conduct to be observed towards the nation responsible for this unparalleled outrage, we will, until such measures are taken, in any possible occasion of aid or intercourse being sought by any British armed ship or vessel from or with this city and port, or the neighbouring shores, withhold, refuse, and to the utmost of our power prevent such aid and intercourse; and that we do and will consider as enemies to their country, those who shall practise or advise a different conduct.
Resolved , That we also do pledge our lives and property in support of such measures as may be adopted by the government, for avenging the present sanguinary insult, or for meeting the further hostilities which it gives room to expect.
Resolved , That the commanding officer of the disciplined militia of this city, be requested to be in readiness to repel, (as he may be authorised by law) all attempts to force an intercourse, or obtain supplies, contrary to the tenor of the foregoing resolutions.
Resolved , That for the purpose of such communication as may be necessary with other ports or places, and for any other purposes arising out of the resolutions, and not requiring the deliberation or the aid of the citizens at large, a committee be appointed, whose deputation and trust shall continue until the government of the United States shall have prescribed the conduct and the measures which it may deem expedient in the present crisis, and no longer.
Resolved , That the aforesaid committee be composed of
His excellency ROBERT WRIGHT, Jeremiah T. Chase, William Kilty, John Kilty, Nicholas Carroll, John Muir, Burton Whetcroft, John T. Shaaff, Reverdy Ghiselin, John Gassaway, Richard H. Harwood, Lewis Duval, Nicholas Brewer.
Resolved , That the thanks of this meeting be presented to the chairman for his able discharge of the duties of the chair.
Ordered , That the foregoing resolutions be published in the Maryland Gazette, and that a copy thereof be transmitted to the President of the United States, signed by the chairman, and attested by the secretary.
ROBERT WRIGHT. JOHN JOHNSON, Sec'y.
Fredericksburg, June 30.
At a meeting of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, held at the court house in this town, on Saturday last, agreeable to notification.
William Smock (Mayor) was called to the chair,
John Stanard was appointed secretary.
The statement of the attack made by the Leopard of 50 guns, on the Chesapeake frigate, as detailed in the Norfolk Ledger of Wednesday last, was read by order of the chairman.
On motion of J. T. Lomas, and seconded by Robert Stanard, the following declaration and resolution were unanimously agreed to.
The citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, have long viewed with the keenest sensibility and most glowing indignation, the predatory outrages and systematic violence of Great Britain, on the commerce and people of America. The progress of British usurpation

has been marked with a nefarious violation of our neutral rights—a perfidious infraction of the most solemn conventions, with piracy, robbery and murder—our vessels have been plundered—our peaceful citizens have been impressed, to fight in support of British wrongs. The limits of our country, consecrated by the laws of nations, and the pledge of national honor, have been invaded—the dignity of our government, and the majesty of our people, have been insulted—and our very ports and harbors have been assailed with contumely and outrage. In proportion to the anxiety which our country has manifested for peace, and for an amicable and national adjustment of differences, British insolence has increased; until our neutral flag has ceased to wave protection for our commerce, or respect for our fleet.
It is believed and felt, by the citizens of this meeting, that our country possesses within itself resources sufficiently powerful to arrest these evils—if making the last outrage committed by a British squadron on the United States frigate Chesapeake, the termination of British injuries—and, that the present is a crisis of American degradation or of American honor. Therefore,
Resolved, That a committee of seven be appointed by the chairman, to prepare an address to the President of the United States, declaratory of our sentiments at the outrage lately committed by a British squadron on a public armed ship, within sight of our Cape, of our confidence in the constituted authorities of our country, and of our determination to support its rights "with our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
And that the said committee be authorized to call another meeting of the citizens, when they shall judge it expedient. The meeting was then adjourned.
(Signed)
WM. SMOCK, Chairman. JOHN STANARD, Sec'y.
The committee consist of the following gentlemen:
James Brown, George French, Thos. Goodwin, Charles L. Carter, Robert Henning, John Tayloe Lomax, Robert Patton, John Mercer, John W. Green, Hugh Mercer, Thomas R. Rootes, sen. Doctor John Taliaferro, Wm. Brooke, and Carter L. Stevenson.
Wilmington, (Del.) July 5.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Wilmington, in the state of Delaware, pursuant to public notice, John Dickinson, esq. was appointed chairman, & Outerbridge Horsey, esq. secretary.
The President's Proclamation and the communication of the committee of Norfolk, relative to the inhuman violence committed on the frigate Chesapeake, were then read and duly considered: whereupon Doctor James Tilton, Samuel White, esq. John Warner, Edward Rouche, esq. Jacob Broom, esq. doctor Ebenezer A. Smith, and James Lea, esq. were appointed a committee to form resolutions, expressive of the sense of this meeting relative to so daring an outrage, who after a short deliberation, reported the following; which were unanimously adopted.
1st. Resolved, That, we view with the strongest sentiments of indignation and abhorrence the late unprovoked, lawless and ferocious attack made by the British ship of war Leopard upon the frigate Chesapeake, and the daring insult offered thereby to the flag, the government and the people of the United States.
2d. Resolved, That we highly approve of, and are ready to second with our warmest efforts, the prompt, the spirited and patriotic conduct of our fellow citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton.
3d. Resolved, That the murder of our fellow-townsmen JAMES PEARCE, the late acquittal and promotion of Captain Whickey, the perpetrator of it, added to this recent and unparalleled act of violence, committed upon the frigate Chesapeake, officers and crew, evince a disposition on the part of the British hostile to the peace, prosperity & independence of this country.
4th. Resolved, That we will maintain the strict observance of the Proclamation of the President of the United States by every means in our power.
5th. Resolved, That we will support with our lives and fortunes, such other measures as the government may adopt to obtain retribution for the flagitious violation of our national rights, and the murder of our fellow-citizens.
6th. Resolved, That the governor of this state be requested to warn the militia, and to excite them, by such measures as he shall think best, to be ready upon any case of emergency, for the defence of our shores, and such towns, as might otherwise be subject to depredation & plunder from these lawless marauders.
7th. Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed, whose duty it shall be to hold communication with like committees, in the different counties and towns of this state and of other states; and also to advise, with such influential characters, throughout the United States, they may think proper to consult, relative to the objects of this meeting.
8th. Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be transmitted to the President of the United States, and to the Governor of this state; and that they be published in the newspapers of Wilmington and Philadelphia.
The committee appointed in pursuance of the seventh resolution, are:— Doctor James Tilton, Samuel White, esq. John Warner, Edward Rouche, esq. Outerbridge Horsey, esq.
9th. Resolved, That this meeting tender their thanks to the Chairman and Secretary for the discharge of their duties.
(Signed)
JOHN DICKINSON. Test. O. HORSEY, Sec'y. July 4, 1807.
Dumfries, Virginia.
The anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this place with unusual festivity.
The cavalry commanded by captain Peyton, and the light infantry commanded by capt. Hays, paraded on the court-house square precisely at 10 o'clock, A. M. and marched from thence to the level below the town, when they went through the various evolutions respectively, with zeal and animation, inspired by the late unprecedented attack upon the honor and dignity of our country. From whence they returned, the cavalry in front, and the infantry in the rear (firing volleys of musketry through the streets with a regularity & order unequalled by regulars) to the court-house, where an oration was delivered by Robert Baily, Esq. to a numerous and respectable audience, assembled for that purpose.
At 2 o'clock, P. M. a large and respectable company, composed of the citizens of this town and its vicinity, assembled at capt. George Williams's tavern, and partook of an elegant dinner prepared for the occasion, where unanimity and hilarity shone resplendent on every brow.
Dr. JOHN BROMACON being unanimously chosen President, and JOHN MACRAE, Esq. Vice-President, the following Toasts, interspersed with various patriotic songs, were drank:
1. The 4th of July, 1776, the day which gave birth to American Liberty. May every returning Jubilee be hailed like the present with the acclamations of joy.
2. The United States of America—Perish that man who would attempt to sever them.
3. The memory of Gen. George Washington, the father of our republic—His name can never be forgotten whilst liberty is respected.
4. Thomas Jefferson, President of the U. S.—The author of the declaration of American Independence cannot forget his creed.
5. The heads of departments—We are confident of their cordial support of the Executive in the present emergency.
6. The present is a crisis of national honor or degradation—can the nation hesitate which to choose?
7. A people who will not protect their just rights, at the hazard of every thing they hold most dear, are unfit to be free, and only suited to be the humble vassals of a despot.
8. May the spirited and manly conduct of the people of Norfolk towards the British squadron in the Chesapeake, be appropriated and imitated by every American.
9. Admiral Berkeley, the author of the infamous orders to capt. Humphreys, commander of his Britannic majesty's ship Leopard—He, like Nero and Caligula, has erected a monument of infamy to his memory, which will descend to the latest posterity.
10. British honor! a term now synonymous with piracy, robbery, and murder. 3 cheers.
11. Great Britain! the unnatural step-mother still persecutes the ward, tho' she is no longer guardian.
12. May that spirit which supported our forefathers in their arduous conflict for liberty, be infused into the minds of their posterity to the latest generations. 3 cheers.
13. May the late unparalleled act of insolence and outrageous violence committed by the commander of his Britannic majesty's ship Leopard upon our frigate, "the Chesapeake," be a lesson to Americans how to confide in the faith of pirates, robbers and murderers. 6 cheers.
14. The Navy of the United States—May an opportunity early offer for wiping away that stain, with which it has lately been disgraced. 9 cheers.
15. Lieut. Creighton—May his brave and patriotic conduct on board the U. S. frigate Chesapeake, never be erased from the minds of his countrymen.
16. May the people of America teach Great Britain that however high we appreciate the blessings of peace, we are not afraid of the horrors of war when the honor and dignity of our country is at stake. 9 cheers.
17. The fair daughters of Columbia—May they never grace with a smile that man who is unwilling to unsheathe his sword in defence of his country and rights. 3 cheers.
Richmond, July 3.
The Executive of Virginia have been in almost constant session since Monday morning nine o'clock, occasioned by the arrival of an express from Norfolk, who brought the letter from Richard Evers Lee, Mayor of that borough, including copies of the insolent letter of the British commodore, J. B. Douglas, and of his firm and magnanimous answer.
Many important and interesting measures have been adopted by the council to repel the invasion which they have unanimously declared to be actually existing, and to enforce the President's proclamation; but we are not permitted in the present crisis, to publish a full account of their proceedings. We are authorized to say, however, that a detachment of militia, well armed and equipped, is ordered to march to Norfolk immediately; and another to be stationed at Hampton and its vicinity; and that the commanders of all the regiments on the sea coast, on the Bay, and on the shores below the falls of the rivers James, York, Rappahannock and Potomac, are ordered to hold the troops under their command in readiness to oppose any attempt by the crew of any British armed vessel to obtain supplies of water or provisions; and to call them out to resist and repel any such attempts. Capt. William Richardson's and captain Peyton Randolph's companies of infantry, and captain Benjamin Sheppard's troop of cavalry are to march to Norfolk immediately, from the city of Richmond; capt. Thomas Bolling Robertson's company of light infantry, another company of infantry, and captain Bowden's troop of cavalry, from the town of Petersburg—Major John Ambler commands the infantry; and major John M'Rae the cavalry; and the whole, on arriving at the place of their destination, are to be under the command of brigadier general Mathews.
In Council, July 7th, 1807.
The Executive having received the report of col. George W. Smith, commander of the 19th regiment, stating the promptitude with which the detachment ordered from that regiment was furnished by a tender of the services of volunteers; and that the number of officers and soldiers whose services were offered greatly exceeded the amount which he was authorized to accept; It is unanimously advised, That the governor be requested to present the thanks of the executive to col. Smith, and, through him, to the officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the 19th regiment, who have, with much zeal and alacrity, stepped forward to repel the aggression of an intolent & infamous foe.
The thanks of the Executive are particularly due to the following officers and soldiers, for the patriotism displayed by them at this important crisis; to captain Wm. Richardson, of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues; capt. Peyton Randolph, of the Richmond Republican Blues; and capt. Benj. Sheppard of the Richmond troop of Cavalry; & the officers & soldiers under their command; whose services are accepted; and to the following officers and soldiers, whose patriotic offers could not be accepted; viz Capt. Edward Hallam, of the Shockoe Volunteers; lieut. Wm. Street, of the Washington & Jefferson artillery; capt. Christopher Tomkins, of the main body of the Militia; capt. John Fleming Price, of the same; and to the officers and men under their command.
It is also advised, That the thanks of the Executive be presented to Capt. Thomas Bolling Robertson, of the Petersburg Republican Light Infantry, & to the officers & soldiers under his command, for the patriotic zeal which they have displayed in offering their services to their country, before it was known to them that the duty had been assigned them of marching to Norfolk, for the purpose of repelling the invasion, and of enforcing the President's Proclamation.
It is also advised, That the thanks of the executive be presented to capt. Richard Coke, of the Williamsburg troop of Cavalry, and to the officers and soldiers under his command, for the patriotic offer made by them of their services which cannot, immediately, be accepted, but of which, in conformity with their own laudable request, the executive will with great pleasure avail themselves, whenever the public service may require.
It is advised, that the above orders be immediately published.
Extract from the minutes, DANL. L. HYLTON. Clerk of the council.
The Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this city on Saturday last with more than usual enthusiasm and splendor—The sacred fire of patriotism appeared to burn with a pure and unpolluted flame. Republican and Federalists all cordially united in expressing their exultation on the return of that memorable day, when America first took her stand among the nations of the earth, and from which her long career of glory dates its commencement. Their joyful emotions on this occasion were in some degree diminished by sorrow for the deaths of our murdered seamen of the Chesapeake, and mingled with feelings of wrath and indignation against the tyrant of Great Britain, his bale and perfidious Ministry, and his slavish and deluded subjects. Nevertheless joy and festivity were predominant. Confidence in the justice of our cause, the excellence of our government and the strength of our people put far away from our hearts any fears of the success of our enemies.—Firm and intrepid resolutions & patriotic zeal were plainly expressed in every countenance; & the
festival of that day might truly be called "the feast of reason and the flow of soul."
The morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon; which loudly proclaimed to all the world the freedom of this great and independent republic, and spoke defiance to all who dare to assail it. The engagements of the military in preparing for their exhibition on the public square, prevented them from being present in the Capitol at the time appointed for the delivery of Oration in honor of the day. However, at ten o'clock, in the hall of the house of delegates, a number of other citizens, and a brilliant assembly of ladies were highly gratified with the eloquence and truly American spirit exhibited in two excellent orations by Mr. William Radford and Mr. Thomas Marshall. They deftly with elegance and truth, the heroism of our countrymen in boldly declaring themselves independent of the powerful and exasperated nation of Great Britain, their astonishing efforts of valor, patience, and perseverance, in the long and laborious struggle with their enemies, and the patriotism and wisdom with which they finally established and secured their freedom and happiness. They paid a just tribute of applause to the heroes of our revolution, and warmly exhorted the present generation to follow their example. They particularly expressed that indignation which beat responsive in the bosoms of all their audience against the continual injuries and insults which the United States have received from Great Britain, especially in the late daring outrage committed on the frigate Chesapeake; and concluded with animated exhortations of vengeance.
The general outlines of those orations were therefore similar, but the ground work of each was different. That of Mr. Radford was more replete with reasoning; that of Mr. Marshall with passion—The coloring of the former was pleasing and correct; that of the latter animated and sublime. The former attracted our esteem and admiration; the latter, with bold and pathetic touches, drew tears of sympathy or rapture from our eyes, and excited all the enthusiasm of patriotic fervor. In short, the former elevated our feelings to a high pitch of pleasure; but the latter transported us beyond ourselves.
At 12 o'clock the Militia of the 19th Regiment and the Manchester troop of Cavalry paraded on the Public Square, in much greater numbers than usual, and made a very splendid and truly warlike appearance—After performing sundry evolutions, they were reviewed by the governor (accompanied by the members of the council of state) and afterwards repaired to the Capitol, where the declaration of independence was read by Doctor William Fouchée, and a funeral oration on the deaths of our murdered seamen was pronounced by Mr. Skelton Jones, which we have the pleasure of presenting to our readers in this day's Argus.
At the moment when that oration was ended, the alarm of FIRE was heard, and the assembled multitude thrown into confusion. A part of the Penitentiary building, just above the apartment in which Col. BURN is confined, was discovered to be on fire, and the greater part of the citizens ran to assist in extinguishing the flames, which happily, however, was soon accomplished by the keeper with the aid of the convicts; by one of whom, it is supposed, (tho' not with certainty,) the combustible matter was thrown on the roof of the building.
The troops were assembled again, in a short time, and the military exhibitions of the day completed, in a style very much to the satisfaction of the spectators; terminating with firings of musketry and cannon in honor of the seventeen United States of America; and with all the companies filing off before the governor; saluting him and his suite. Between four and five o'clock P. M. the dining parties commenced, who, according to the previous arrangement acted in unison, & drank the same toasts, although at different places. About three hundred citizens partook of an elegant entertainment in the capitol, furnished by Mr. Peter Moseley, at which the Judges of the court of appeals were present by invitation; the governor, all the councillors in town, and the chancellor of the Richmond district, as subscribers. Dr. William Fouchée acted as President, and Col. Edward Carrington as vice-President.
No liquors were drank but the produce of our own country, in which, with heartfelt satisfaction, expressed by many thundering peals of applause, the following most excellent toasts were drank; together with many volunteers, which shall be published in the next Argus.
Alexandria, July 9.
Information of undoubted credibility has just reached our city, that the British squadron, having assumed a threatening position before Hampton, have required the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth to rescind their resolu-
tions, and have declared, that disobedience to the requisition will be esteemed a commencement of war. The demand has been rejected with becoming firmness. It is also stated, that in consequence of this and other hostile proceedings, the merchants of Baltimore have deemed it necessary to recall those vessels which had been recently discharged from their port, and to postpone the departure of others. The Committee of Alexandria, believing that individual safety and the public welfare may require a short suspension of the commerce of the Potomac, have thought it expedient to publish this information, and to advise the merchants of our city to detain their vessels while the commerce of the bay and river continues to be threatened with predatory violence. The committee do not intend to recommend any measure which has the color of undelegated power, but to apprise the citizens that their propriety cannot pass the bay and river without danger of loss to themselves, and of detriment to the community. The proclamation of government and the resolutions of our cities were intended to repel an offensive belligerent from our waters by withholding the comforts of hospitality; but their removal cannot be effected in this manner, while supplies & riches can be gained by the plunder of our vessels. It is therefore hoped that a becoming regard for private interest and the common safety will prevent the citizens of Alexandria from exposing their vessels until open war or the restoration of amity affords more certain grounds of commercial calculation.
John M'Kinney, Ch. Simms, Robert Young, Elisha C. Dick, W. Jones, jun. Cuthbert Powell, N. Fitzhugh, Francis L. Lee.
From the Norfolk Ledger of July 6.
The letter of commodore Douglas is menacing in a high degree, and as such calculated to excite a correspondent indignation—nor is the letter less inconsistent, unless the outrage committed on the Chesapeake, was by order of his government. He now recommends a course which a week since he or his commander did not chuse to pursue. We would ask, who was it that first departed from the usual course? If the Chesapeake had deserted from the British navy, why not leave that affair to be settled between the two governments? The fact, as it appears to us, is, that commodore Douglas is disposed to leave the respective governments to act, only when the force he commands cannot operate. Upon this subject we have expressed ourselves already, we think that our fellow citizens cannot be too well prepared for defence, it is the best way to avoid insult or injury, at the same time we should consider it the duty of every one to conform to the wishes and views of our government, who has now had sufficient time to deliberate and act upon the subject.
The foreign relations of the nation necessarily, from the theory and practice of our government, are best understood by the executive department. The expediency of resorting to hostile measures, and the time when, must be better understood by that department, though the ultimate decision belongs to another department.
From the gentleman who bore the answer of the Mayor to commodore Douglas, we understand that the impressions made by his letter were not such as he intended, and that a letter explanatory will be received from him this day. The first letter is now before the public, and surely it is impossible to separate from it the idea of menace. The British commander we understand explicitly denies any further hostile intentions, unless provoked thereto by hostilities on our part. Let his intentions be what they will, it is the duty of our fellow citizens to continue their zealous and active exertions, to be ready for the worst. We have nothing now to fear from measures of hostility from the force that is in the Roads. Our naval force is under the direction of a brave and judicious officer; this seconded by the forts we trust will defy a naval attack. The volunteer and military corps, being now completely armed, are fully competent to repel any force that might be landed, we therefore can trust for security in our own strength.
Whatever may be the result of this business finally, we are confident that the impressions which it has made will never be effaced. The necessity of being always prepared, has been so clearly demonstrated, that we persuade ourselves that hereafter we shall not find many advocates for the system, which would prefer economy to safety.
We do not know how to reconcile the friendly declarations of commodore Douglas, with a fact of which we are well assured. A boat from the commodore's ship was employed a considerable time on Saturday in sounding the channel of Elizabeth River almost up to Crany Island, about four miles below this place.
Capt. Davis, of the barque Petersburg, arrived yesterday from Madeira, was boarded from com. Douglas's squadron from Hampton Roads, and treated very politely. The brig Ruby, Captain Chapman, from Guadalupe, was also boarded, treated rudely, but permitted to pass. If the British commander is disposed for peace, he should cease to stop vessels in the waters of the U. States.

Norfolk, July 7. The following is copied verbatim from a paper lodged in the Collector's office, last evening.
July 6.
"The Schooner Cynthia Ann , from Folly-Landing, capt. Harrison, was fired at in Hampton Roads by a boat belonging to the British squadron; but not thinking proper to stop, continued his way up to Norfolk; they continued firing from the boat to the number of 14 or 16 guns. But of a sudden, found he was fired at from the tender just ahead of him, he immediately rounded to, was boarded, and asked why a damned rascal he did not heave to for the boat? to which he answered that he did not know why he was to heave to in his own harbour, the boat then came up and the crew on board of her also raised him, and said they wished they had sunk him, and that they aimed to hit him, which he thinks they did, as their shot seemed very well aimed—they ordered him to tow them back, which he did, and was dismissed."
WASHINGTON CITY.
Monday, July 13.
Georgetown, D. C. July 7, 1807.
Sir, In the present crisis of our affairs the Washington troop of Cavalry have determined to make you this tender of their services in support of the insulted rights of their country; and they hereby pledge their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to use every mean in their power to maintain and preserve these rights, and to punish the aggressors of them; and further, that they will hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning to wherever in your judgment their services can be most efficiently employed.
Signed by consent and at the request of the Troop.
JOHN COX, Capt.
To Thomas Jefferson, President of the U. S.
To Captain John Cox and the Washington Troop of Cavalry.
The offer of your service, in support of the rights of your country, merits and meets the highest praise; and whenever the moment arrives in which these rights must appeal to the public arm for support, the spirit from which your offer flows, that which animates our nation, will be their sufficient safeguard.
To the legislature will be rendered a faithful account of the events which have so justly excited the sensibilities of our country, of the measures taken to obtain reparation, and of their result; and to their wisdom will belong the course to be ultimately pursued.
In the mean time it is our duty to pursue that prescribed by the existing laws, towards which, should your services be requisite, this offer of them will be remembered.
I tender, for your country, the thanks you so justly deserve.
TH: JEFFERSON.
July 8, 1807.
[A like answer appears, from the Alexandria papers, to have been returned to capt. John Bonsall and the rifle corps of that town]
It may be satisfactory to the public to know, that immediately on receiving information of the outrage committed on the Chesapeake, the Secretary of the Navy issued orders to all the officers of the navy, absent on leave, to return to the public service.
The zeal and promptitude displayed by the militia of Virginia reflects upon them the greatest honor, and adds to the numerous cotemporaneous proofs that this invaluable organ of defence may be implicitly relied upon. We question much whether the operations of regulars would have manifested greater celerity and order. Such too, it will be perceived, is the enthusiasm with which our fellow citizens are prepared to take up arms, that the number offered greatly exceeds that required by the Executive.
There is no doubt that, whatever hope may be entertained of preserving peace, we ought to be prepared for war, as it is most probable we shall have it. It therefore becomes the nation by all the means in their power to prepare for an event which will require their greatest exertions. For we venture to predict that the war, once begun by our country, will be waged on our part with a determination to make our enemy feel the full weight of that vengeance that a free and powerful nation possesses the power of inflicting.—Just in proportion to the value we set on peace will be the greatness of our efforts to shorten the period of war, and crown that effort with victory. Let not Britain imagine that we shall again exhibit the same languid and inactive scene of hostilities that characterised our revolutionary struggle. Since that era we have more than doubled our numbers, and our wealth, and resources, and consequently our means of resistance, have more than quadrupled.
We have ten times as much circulating specie.
We have an established credit, on which the government may draw to an almost unlimited amount.
Our navigation is ten times as great, which may be, and probably would be, nearly the whole of it, converted into letters of marque and reprisal,
which by the extent of their captures, would probably yield us a more liberal supply of foreign production than is at present received through the ordinary channels of trade.
And as to the sale of our surplus produce, the very war would increase the demand for it, while it diminished its amount. For, in the first place, as a considerable number of the hands usually employed in agriculture, would be engaged in defending the country either as regulars or militia, it would follow necessarily that a less aggregate amount of produce would be raised, leaving consequently a smaller surplus than in times of peace. And, in the second place, the European demand would remain the same; and, notwithstanding all the obstructions given by the British fleet to its free passage over the ocean, such is the nature of most of the articles, and the absolute necessity of obtaining them, that Britain, from a indispensable regard to her own interests, would continue to supply herself with them through neutral channels. Neither her subjects can live, or her manufactures go on without them.
It may be safely inferred from these considerations that there is not the least room for apprehension that our products will sustain any such depression in price as they experienced during the revolutionary war. There is one other circumstance that will, in no inconsiderable degree, prevent this effect. Many of our citizens, now engaged in agriculture, will turn their attention to manufactures, the necessary effect of which will be a diminution in the quantity of our surplus production by lessening the number of growers and increasing the number of consumers among ourselves. We do not pretend to say that war will not depress the prices of produce; we only mean to contend that this depression will be by no means so great or ruinous as it was during the late war.
The Eastern papers are full of letters stating the arrival of commodore Douglas at this place. There is no truth in the statement.
Capt. Dawson, arrived at Baltimore, states, that the American prisoners who were in jail in La Guira, had been released—and one of them put on board the sloop Alert for Salem. Capt. D. does not know whether they were of Miranda's party or not.
Among the most illustrious displays of mananimity and American spirit, is that evinced in the state of Connecticut. This state, hitherto so distracted by political feuds, holds an undivided sentiment on the outrages of the British. The following is taken from a federal print, published at New Haven, the seat of government.
"The anniversary of our independence was commemorated in this city with a spirit truly national. Until after intelligence of the outrage committed off the Capes of Virginia had arrived, no measures had been taken for a general celebration of the day; but upon receipt of this event, a meeting of the citizens was convened at the state house on Thursday evening, and inspired by a spirit of conciliation worthy of this awful crisis in our history, a vote was taken without a dissenting voice, that a committee of arrangements should be appointed and selected from both political parties. The gentlemen thus chosen were assiduous in the task assigned them; and although the intervening time was extremely short, every necessary preparation was completed. The transactions of the day, the reader will find recorded in the adjoining column. But injustice would be done to our own feelings, and we trust to those which universally prevailed, did we pass in silence the harmony and union of sentiment which pervaded the guests. The number who partook at the festive board was nearly two hundred; composed of citizens who have long been arranged under the banners of opposite politics. Yet the dagon of party found no worshippers here. On this day every unsocial principle, was made a willing sacrifice at the shrine of patriotism. We most cordially reciprocate— "May every succeeding fourth of July find us inspired by the same spirit."
The following is the language of the Centinel, like-wise a federal print, published at Boston.
"It is with sensations of pain and indignation we record on the anniversary of our country's independence, a most daring insult on that independence, attended with violence and bloodshed. The details of this unprecedented transaction will be found in our preceding columns."
"We shall not at present proceed to an examination of the preliminary facts connected with the transaction.—Whether the seamen which appear to have been the cause of the outrage, were British deserters or American citizens—whether they were or were not demanded of our government—whether or not they were refused—whether they were on board the Chesapeake, or on shore; are we think, facts of minor importance. In our view of the subject, the orders of vice-admiral Berkeley—which we will not believe were issued without the express instruction of the British government—unless that government explicitly disavows it—to search a national ship of war, and to take by force from such ship, bearing the national flag, any part of her crew, were a flagrant insult on our national sovereignty; and a violation of the principles recognised by G. Britain in her treaties, particularly in that with Russia, in 1801. The execution of these orders, was an outrage which admits of no extenuation; and will justify
the American government in demanding that the officer—if the offence be by an individual—be delivered up to the justice of the U. States.
"The crisis is indeed important.—The energies of the nation are in the control of the constituted authorities of the union.—To them and to none others, that country looks for wise and energetic measures, to maintain its honor, and defend its independence. No nation ought to be permitted to insult them with impunity. Let then the measures adopted be impartial and worthy a rich, powerful, and magnanimous nation.—Let them be matured by wisdom; be bottomed on justice; and executed with spirit; and we are confident there is not a man in whose veins American blood flows, but will support those measures to the utmost of his ability."
From the Norfolk Public Ledger of July 8.
Our last noticed the correspondence between capt. Douglas and the Mayor of our Borough. We now are enabled to present our readers with the following report made to the Mayor, together with the second letter of capt. Douglas.
Norfolk, July 5, 1807.
Sir, In pursuance of your request, I this day went down to the British squadron, lying in Hampton Roads, for the purpose of delivering the letter with which I was charged to capt. Douglas; on arriving along-side his ship, the Bellona , I was invited on board, received by capt. Douglas himself at the gangway, and conducted to his cabin, where I found assembled all the captains of the squadron. I immediately informed him that you had yesterday received a letter from him, the answer to which I had been requested to deliver, and placed it in his hands. He read the letter very attentively, and then handed it to capt. Hardy, from whom it passed to the other captains in succession. When they had all perused it, capt. Douglas observed, to me, "I presume, sir, you are acquainted with the contents of this letter;" I told him I was perfectly so. He then stated that his letter must have been misunderstood, that it contained no expressions of menace which he recollected, and that it certainly was not his intention to use language which could be construed to convey such ideas: he referred to capt. Hardy, saying, that he had shown him the letter previously to its being sent, and had requested his opinion as to its sentiments; capt. Hardy concurred with capt. Douglas in the opinion & objects of the communication. I then remarked to them the particular expressions in the letter, which I considered as the language of threat, and adverted to the circumstance of the words "immediately annulled," being underscored. He said that this underscoring must have been done by his clerk, without his direction, and had escaped his observation; but again assured me, upon his honor, that if any expression in the letter wore the appearance of a threat, it was not intended to be so understood.
Capt. Douglas next adverted to the conclusion of the letter, in which the alternative of peace or war is left to himself—He said upon this subject that he had no orders to commit any act of hostility, and that there was no man from whose intention or wishes such an object was more remote. That he was anxious to preserve the relations of friendship, which had existed between the two governments, and that no act of his should tend to interrupt their harmony, unless he was ordered by his superiors to perform such acts, in which case, as an officer, he must do his duty. He repeated, however, that he had at present no such orders, nor did he expect to receive such. He stated that he had it in charge generally, to guard his flag, and those under his protection from insult or assault of any kind, and that this in all situations he must unquestionably do. But that any further measure he was not at present authorised, nor was it his intention to take. I here stated to him the many insulting menaces, which had been communicated in Norfolk, as coming from him. He positively denied ever having uttered any such—declared if they had been used by any of his officers, that they were unauthorised, and disapproved of by him, remarking at the same time, that he hoped all who knew him, would do him the justice to believe, that he was not in the habit of using the language of threat—He here too again referred to all the officers to say, if they had ever heard him at any time, even while speaking confidentially to them, utter such expressions, and they united in declaring that they had not.
A desultory conversation then took place between capt. Douglas, the other captains, and myself which continued nearly an hour, in the course of which many remarks were made, which had no reference to the subject of your letter, or were in any way connected with it: these, sir, I have already communicated to yourself, and to all my fellow-citizens, with whom I have conversed upon this subject; but as they are not connected with the subject of your letter, I presume it would be unnecessary again to detail them here. In course of this conversation, I described to them as well as I was able the sentiments which to universally prevailed through the country at this time, the cause from whence it proceeded, and the effects it would produce, provided any effort on their part should be made to oppose the public resolves, as to intercourse or supplies. I explicitly declared that we had as yet received no authority from our government to proceed to acts of aggression, but that we were
authorised, and were prepared for defence, and for the protection of ourselves and our property; to prove which I placed in the hands of captain Douglas, an extract from the letter of governor Gabel, to brigadier general Matthews, which I had made for that purpose: I concluded by warning him again not to send any of his officers or people on shore, for that if he did, the arm of the civil authority, I did not believe, would be able to protect them from the vengeance of an enraged people; that this might lead to consequences which might possibly be yet averted, and if he was sincere in the sentiments he had expressed, he would be anxious to prevent such results. Capt. Douglas, and all the captains declared, that they were aware of the present state of the public feelings, and deplored the circumstance which had excited it; that they did not intend to expose any of their people to the resentment of ours, which they conceived was highly inflamed; that as to supplies they did not want any at present, but when they did, they should not attempt to procure them in any way which would excite the opposition of the citizens of this country.
Upon the subject of intercourse, he did not expect to hold any with the people of this country, nor was there any occasion for it. He only wished to be permitted freely to communicate with the accredited officer of his government here, who had been formally received and recognized by our executive, and whose functions he presumed none but the government had a right to pull down. As to the particular manner in which this communication might be carried on, it was a matter quite indifferent to him—He had no objection to that being regulated by ourselves, in any way which is judged proper, and that he would certainly pursue the mode which might be suggested as most agreeable to us, provided the channel of communication was kept free & open. To this I stated that I had no authority from any person to enter into any engagement with him, but that as an individual I would state, that the letters he had forwarded under cover to you had been safely delivered, and that therefore I presumed any other dispatches of a like kind would be treated the same way—But upon this subject, I could only refer him to you & your associates for information.—He then stated that he would to day write an answer to your letter, which he should forward as before, and I left his ship, Capt. Douglas again repeating the substance of what I have already stated.
From the moment I approached the Bellona to that on which I left her, my treatment from Capt. Douglas and all his officers, was marked by as much attention, politeness, and respect, as any gentleman ever received from others. My particular friend Mr. James Taylor, jun. accompanied me on board the British ship, for reasons that will at once suggest themselves to you, when you remember the delicate and embarrassing situation in which I might be placed. He remained on board the whole time with me, and was a witness to every thing which passed, I have read to him this communication, sir, in order to ascertain if my recollection was correct, and he accords with me in every statement here made.
I have forwarded a copy of this letter to the governor of Virginia, and to the Federal Executive, believing that at this time it is the duty of every citizen to keep his government well informed of every thing which may be useful.
I am respectfully, sir,
Your most obedient servant, L. W. TAZEWELL.
To RICHARD E. LEE, Esq. Mayor of the borough of Norfolk.
His Majesty's ship Bellona, Hampton Roads, 6th July, 1807.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th inst. in answer to mine of the preceding day, requesting that the British consul might be restored to his powers.
As every circumstance relative to the above communication was so fully discussed in presence of the gentlemen deputed by the magistracy of Norfolk, as bearers of your dispatch, I have only in addition to remark, that as far as I am individually concerned, every exertion shall be used that can, consistent with the honor and dignity of the British flag, tend to an amicable termination.
I have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient humble servant, J. E. DOUGLAS.
RICHARD E. LEE, Esq. Mayor of the borough of Norfolk, Virginia.
A letter from a gentleman in Richmond to his friend here, states, that the express which was sent off on Saturday last, in consequence of Commodore Douglas' first letter, arrived there on Sunday evening, upon which the Richmond cavalry and artillery received orders to march for this place immediately.
From another source we understand that 1000 militia were ordered to repair for this place.
From the Norfolk Herald of the 9th instant.
One of the 74's and a frigate, which have been for a few days past lying in
Hampton Roads, sailed yesterday, and came to anchor off Cape Henry.
Letters from New Orleans, dated the 10th June, state, that the hon. Dani I. Clark, and governor Claiborne, had had a meeting, on the Spanish lines, in which one shot was exchanged, when governor Claiborne received a wound in his thigh. The parties returned to New Orleans in the evening of the day.
Philadelphia print.
Philadelphia, July 10.
The Vice President of the U. S. and the other commissioners, on Tuesday last surveyed the fortifications in the harbor of New-York in order to report the necessary additions, repairs, &c. Twelve Gun Boats are also laid to be there in a state of preparation.
Boston, July 6.
LATEST FROM EUROPE. By an arrival at New-Bedford, from England, we have received a London weekly paper of May 24, from which we are enabled to make the following selections: It does not appear, by any official statements, that the war had been renewed in Poland; but the reports which reach us from almost every quarter, seem to strengthen an opinion that it has been recommenced with dreadful slaughter. The article, under the London head of May 24, on this subject, may be considered to bear a continental date very little distant in time from those brought to Providence by the Hazard. It is, however, more particular and satisfactory. The late rumours of Peace appear to have given way to other expectations, which involve, not only a sanguinary warfare in Poland, and along the northern maritime coast, but throughout the whole extent of the Turkish empire. This extension of the war may be considered as resulting from the ill success of the expedition against the Porte; since it has given to the French a complete controul over the civil and military operations of that power.
LONDON, MAY 24.
Rumors of a great Battle in Poland. A general battle is rumored to have at length been fought—At a late hour on Friday evening it was reported that the Russians and Prussians had made a general attack upon the French army. Others alleged that the attack was begun by the French.
The Russians and Prussians amounted to about 185,000, of whom 160,000 were Russians—The French force was near 200,000. But the Russians had a reserve in Lithuania of 40,000 men more. The battle is rumored to have been of the most furious and obstinate nature. It terminated much in the same way as the battle of Eylau—without any decisive advantages gained by the French—Thirty thousand men are said to have been killed and wounded on both sides.
Yesterday morning we received letters from the coast, which state, that a heavy firing was heard on Thursday night, in the direction of Calais, supposed to have been rejoicings for some victory. The French, of course, if the result were as we have stated it above indecisive, and if they had nothing more to boast of than they had at Eylau, would claim the victory, and order rejoicings to take place, and Te Deum to be celebrated. The conscripts must be encouraged. But if the consequence of the battle was neither the surrender of Dantzig, nor the capture of Konigsberg, the French have little to boast of. The battle is stated to have begun on the 6th; the Emperor Alexander, the King of Prussia, and Bonaparte, headed their respective armies.
Other accounts from Holland state, that the battle was not decisive, but that the French were defeated.
An American vessel from Rotterdam is arrived off Dover, which landed an over-sea pilot belonging to that place, who states, that at the time he sailed, a report reached Rotterdam of a battle having been fought in Poland, which lasted three days, and ended in the total defeat of the French—The emperor of Russia and king of Prussia were personally engaged. Similar accounts are said to have prevailed at Flushing.
Such are the rumours which have reached us—No accounts of any battle have been officially received by government.
[Besides the foregoing article, the London paper referred to contains a few continental articles of but little importance. On the 4th May nothing had occurred between the armies. The Turkish army has been wholly reorganised, and every corps of a thousand men has a French officer, subordinate only to the commander in chief. The Barbary powers are said to have all declared against Britain. The siege of Dantzig still continued. On the 29th of April the French made three attempts to take the place by storm, without success. A convention has been entered into between the kings of Prussia and Sweden, by which the former agrees to supply the latter with 13,000 men, to be commanded by gen. Blücher, 6,000 of whom are expected immediately at Stralsund.]
On Saturday next, the 18th inst. will be sold, for the benefit of the United States, at the Capitol, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for Cash,
Quantity of INGRAIN CARPETING , of various figures, which has been in the use of the House of Representatives of the U. S. in the north wing of the Capitol.
SAML. SPEAK, Auct'r.
July 13.
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A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office, Wash- ington City, on the 1st day of July, 1807. A. Lieut. William Henry Allen, 2. Thomas Amory, Francis Armstrong, James Alexander, Gen. J. Adam, Henry L. Allen. B. Archibald Bartram, Daniel Bwolly, Richard Ballard, John A. Burford, Joel Barlow, Henry Ballard, Mr. Brown, William Brown, 2. Elijah Backus, Fontone Bell, Robert Booth, Nancy Belt, John G. Bird, Pr. Cs. Boagess, 4. Peter Budd, Mr. Botson, care of Mr. Anderson, James Broadwell, Monsieur John Boyet, Daniel C. Brent, Rev. Benedict Burgess. C. John B. Cheshire, Mrs. Susannah Collins, Jacob Carter, Wm. M. Crane, Esq. Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Cushing, George Crandell, James A. Cannon, Robert Camp, Gen. Henry Carberry, Mr. P. Calland, Henry A. Callis, Morris Crilbin, 2. Thomas S. Craw- ford, Overton Carr's Executors, John Craig, Edward Clarke, Mathew S. Clarke. D. John Darby, John Druce, Joel Dick- erson, 2. Midshipman Glen Drayton, 2. Custis Darby, Francis Donnelly, Doctor Fremont Delane, James L. Do- naldson, Daniel Davies, John Davis, Thomas B. Dawson, Captain Stephen Decatur, Lewis Demun, Thomas Je- lisle. E. Oliver Evans, Lieut. Jonathan East- man, 2. Charles Evans, Esq. Samuel Edmiston, Jesse D. Elliott. F. Mrs. Jane Fan, Richard Freeman, William B. Forde, Thomas Fenwick, William P. Ferral, Jonathan Findley, William Fulton. G. Richard Ganes, William and Felix Gilbert, John Gray, Capt. Pressley Gunnell, Thomas Gobbins, James Gra- dy. H. Peter Haglis, Miss Hepburn, John Herring, Lieut. John Henley, 2. Fre- derick Hagner, George Hodge, Jacque- line Harvey, esq. 3. John B. Henry, John Hereford, Thomas Henning, 2. James Hoyt, Lieut. Hunt, — Holbern, esq. Gustavus Higdon, Charles G. Herford. I. Henry Jackson, John Jefferson, Esq. K. James Koems, James King. L. George Lee, Esq. care of Samuel Hanson, Pascale Losio, John R. Ley- craft, George L. Lenox, John Loyd, John Lamb, Thomas Lawson. M. Thomas McGrath, 2. Nathaniel Morris, Allen McDonald, Esq. David Magruder, Felix McMannus, James Murphy, James McGill, James Mc- Cloughlin, 2. Lieut. Daniel McNeill, jun. Doctor Daniel McCormick, Chas. McClay, Thomas Moore, Esq. Wm. Matix. N. Alexander M. C. Nitt, Gen. Lewis Nicholas, Bishop Neale. O. John Ormsby, care of Peter Miller. P. Philip Powell, Richard Parrott, Bo- nani Picoti, 3. Harriet Peden, William C. Potter, John Henry Purviance, William Peary, Freder Parker, Lieut. O. A. Page, William Prentiss, Mr. Patterson. R. John Rodgers, Esq. Robert Ruther- ford, Esq. 2. John Rummington, Sta- nislaws Rugby, Lieut. Ben. Franklin Read. S. Gustavus H. Scott, Geo. Stevenson, Miss Elizabeth Shannon, Lieut. Sidney Smith, 2. Robert Sterry, Esq. 5. John Templer Shubrick, 2. Mrs. Margaret Scott, 2. Mrs. Mary Sands, captain Josiah M. Speake, Thomas Shorthouse, Esq. James Stone, Richard Smith, Thomas Simmons, Edward C. Stan- nard, William Sinclair, Zachariah Sey- mour, Esq. 2. Mr. Stawford, Turemon and Smith. T. Walter Thompson, Merret Tarle- ton, Mr. Turner, Robert F. Thompson, George Thompson, Robert A. Thomp- son, John Thompson, Thomas Tolburt, Hon. Buckner Thruston. V. Mr. Voxhorn, Joseph Vernonnet, Esq. W. Samuel Woodhouse, Richard Wil- iams, Mr. Wheaton, Rev. John Wil- son, 4. James R. Wilson, Sarah Wil- son, capt. Westencroft, 3. James Wil- son, Lodowick Wood, Lieut. P. C. Wedderstrand, 2. William Williams.
FOR SALE By J. S. STEVENSON, 20 boxes Spanish Soaps, 6 tons Spanish Whitening, and A complete assortment of Paints, Oils, Glass, Brushes, and other articles in the Paint line, which he will sell at the lowest prices for cash. Navy Yard, July 10—3e
ST. CROIX SUGARS, COFFEE, &c.
JUST Received per Schooner Citizen from New York. 20 Hds of the very first quality of St. Croix, fine sugar. 2000 pounds Guadalupe green Coffee. 6 pipes of excellent Holland Gin. 6 Barrels Albany amber Ale. 10 Dozen best Marolles refined Sweet Oil. For sale by W. & C. SMITH. Georgetown, July 1—tawtf
The Editor of the National Intelligen- cer, having, from a regard to his health, determined to exchange his present pro- fession for one less laborious, offers to dispose of his establishment, consisting of the National Intelligencer, printed three times a week, and the Universal Gazette, printed weekly. This dispo- sition will only be made to a person of sound republican principles. It is de- sirable that the terms should be arrang- ed by personal communication with the Editor.
The Editors of Republican prints throughout the union will confer a fa- vor by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
NOTICE. THE Subscriber having obtained from the Orphans Court, of Montgomery county, Ma- ryland, Letters of administration De bonis Non, on the personal estate of John Holmes, Esq. as also letters of administration on the personal estate of Mary Holmes, both of said county deceased; all persons hav- ing claims against said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same to me properly authenti- cated on or before the 1st day of January next, otherwise by law they may be excluded from any benefit of said estate. Given from under my hand the 27th June 1807. MESHACK BROWNING, Adm'r. Clarkburg, Md. July 1—3w
LOTS IN WASHINGTON FOR SALE. I will sell by public sale to the highest bidder at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington on Saturday the 18th of July next at 11 o'clock A. M. the seven following Lots in said city, if not previously disposed of by private sale, viz. Lots No. 11 and 12 in square No. 235 Lot No. 1 in square — 257 Lot No. 3 in square — 202 Lot No. 13 in square — 430 Lots No. 8 and 9 in square — 436 A credit of 60 and 120 days in equal in- stallments will be given. The payment to be secured by notes negotiable at the Bank of Columbia satisfactorily endorsed. JOHN MURDOCH. Georgetown, July 31—tdof
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, letters of administra- tion on the personal estate of Thomas Duckett, late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or be- fore the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased are desired to make immediate pay- ment. ALLEN B. DUCKETT, Adm. City of Washington, March 13—tf All claims forwarded by mail must be paid.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor, New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philad. A choice assortment Of Extra Superior cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmere, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Moleskin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harrell wears celebrated patent par- allel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
A GOOD STAND. TO LET, the House next west of Rhodes's Hotel, where Mr. M'Laughlin carries on the boot and shoemaking. ALSO, A House for a genteel private family. To Let, the House adjoining Josiah W. King's, Esq. on F Street. Enquire of JAMES HOBAN. May 29. ep
In Chancery, July 2, 1807. ORDERED that the sale made by Bush- ford Washington, Trustee for the sale of the real estate of George Washington, deceased, shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 15th day of September next: provided a copy of this order be inserted in the National Intel- ligencer before the 2d day of August next. The report states that 319 acres of land in Montgomery county, was sold for 6446 dol- lars 37 cents, and 511 acres in Charles county for 5 dollars 50 cents per acre. True copy. Test. MICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. July 8—eptA2
Prince Georges county, July 2, 1807. THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee, by the Chancellor of the state of Ma- ryland, for the creditors of Barton Brathear, an insolvent debtor, and also, for the creditors of the late Wilkinson Brathear, also an insol- vent debtor. Notice is hereby given that he will on Tuesday the 28th of this month, proceed to sell all the estate real and personal which Wilkinson and Barton Brathear, or either of them; consisting of about 75 acres of land whereon the said Barton Brathear lived, and two negroes, a man and woman. The sale to be on the premises, and for ready cash, and will begin at 12 o'clock. CHARLES DUVAL, Trustee. July 8—3t
15 Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen on the 5th instant a large light bay HORSE, about 16 hands high, 5 or 6 years old last spring, shod all round, hind legs and one fore leg white, and has a large and small scar on the buttock. The above reward will be paid to any person that will deliver said horse to the subscriber at Mrs. Kearney's on F Street. HORACE H. EDWARDS. Washington city, July 8—4w
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. IN the case of JACOB H. GEIGER an in- solvent debtor.
ON the petition of Jacob H. Geiger an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county, for debt. Notice is here- by given to the creditors of the said Jacob H. Geiger that on the 13th day of July inst. in the Capitol at the court room at the hour of 3 o'clock A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," will be administered to the said Geiger and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist three times before the said 13th inst. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the District of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Ck. July 8—3t
Secured in the United States office a patent right of a Machine for THRESHING Wheat, Rice, Oats, and other small grains.
HIS machine in point of form and oper- ation is different from any that has ever been invented by any other person, and is calcu- lated either to be worked by water or horses and will thresh from 2 to 300 bushels per day, with the labor of two horses. This machine is well known upon James river in Virginia, and where it is well built it is much ap- proved of; the expence of building will not exceed 150 DOLLARS, and the principal part of it will last until the timbers rot. It con- sists of knockers describing a circular motion, fixed on spokes proceeding from their centre of motion. These spokes are fixed into or pass through a shaft; around the knockers is fixed a cylinder perfectly close at all sides, with an aperture at the extremity either abreast or below, sufficiently large to discharge the straw and grain; abreast of the opposite side are placed two plated conductors for the purpose in conveying the grain to the knockers, and of its progress through them the grain is knocked out; these conductors are perpendi- cular to each other and parallel to the radii of the cylinder. The top conductor is acted upon by weight so as to yield to any quantity of straw that passes through them, and are turned by stop wheels fixed at the opposite end. These stoppers are driven by the knocker shaft; the knocker shaft is driven by a vertical counter wheel either by cogs or cord; the counter wheel is driven by a horizontal cog wheel and winch or spur, to which wheel the horses move round: the velocity of these knockers ought to accelerate the velocity of the horse, at least eleven times, and to excel the motion of the conductors about 57. BENJAMIN B. BERNARD. July 1—3t
SIR, I saw this morning a publication in your paper respecting a machine for threshing, and I went to the Patent Of- fice to enquire if a patent was granted for the invention, but found no patent had been granted; and further, that the inventor was informed that though it was said to be a very good machine, it was nevertheless not new, having been used in England fifteen years ago, or more, and a drawing of the machine was shewn to him by the writer of this, which had been made about the year 1790.
A FRIEND TO TRUTH.
PROPOSALS For carrying the MAILS of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the 1st day of July next, inclusive
138. From Wilkesbarre, by Pitts- ton, Putnam, Brantrem, Wyallufing, Standingston, Wylox, and Sheshequin, to Athens, once a week. Leave Wilkes- barre every Saturday at 6 A M and ar- rive at Athens the next Monday by 10 A M. Leave Athens on Wednesday noon, and arrive at Wilkesbarre on Friday by 5 P M.
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ALL MY CREDITORS ARE REQUESTED TO TAKE Notice. THAT I shall apply to Charles county court at a special term eighteen hundred and seven, for the benefit of the laws passed in favor of insolvent debtors, in the years eighteen hundred five and eighteen hundred and six. JOHN B. HANSON, Charles county, state of Md. June 6—July 3—w3t